Using your outdoor fire pit table is a piece of cake. First, if you're using the propane tank, make sure it's properly connected and the valve is open. Then, simply press the push - button ignition system to start the fire. If you want to convert it to natural gas, you'll need to buy the conversion kit separately and follow the installation instructions carefully. When using it on a wooden deck, always place a heat - resistant mat underneath to protect the deck. After each use, let the fire pit cool down completely. Then, clean the smoked glass top with a glass cleaner and wipe down the steel frame with a damp cloth. Make sure to keep the tank area clean and dry. And don't forget, due to regulations, the natural gas conversion kit doesn't come with the fire pit, so you'll have to get it on your own.