How to Light Your Pilot

At Western Fireplace Supply, safety is our top priority when lighting your pilot light. We recommend ensuring the area is well-ventilated and free of any flammable materials. Before you begin, turn off the gas supply and wait a few moments to allow any lingering gas to clear. Using a long lighter or match, carefully ignite the pilot light while keeping your hands and face at a safe distance. Always refer to the specific instructions for your appliance, and remember, if you ever smell gas or feel uncertain, it’s best to stop and reach out to a professional.

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Easy Step-by-Step Instructions

STEP 1:

Remove the decorative fireplace front. Locate the gas supply valve (typically behind louvers, below the glass opening—it may be red or blue).

STEP 2:

Open the valve by pivoting the handle to parallel the gas line.

STEP 3:

Locate the pilot assembly with spark ignitor (located behind and below logs in the firebox – typically in the bottom center).

STEP 4:

Ensure the wall switch, remote control, and/or rocker switch shown in this picture are in the off position. Then, locate the red or black ignitor button.* Push the ignitor to verify the spark at the pilot area.

STEP 5:

Locate the black or green valve control knob (knob with the words “ON,” “OFF” and “PILOT” on it). Push in and rotate counter-clockwise until the word “pilot” is in the 6 o’clock position.**

STEP 6:

While pressing and holding the valve knob (in the “PILOT” position – it should press in about 1/4″), press the red piezo button repeatedly (once per second) until the pilot ignites. If the pilot does not light, wait 5 minutes and try again. Once the pilot is lit, continue to hold the valve knob in for 60 seconds, then slowly release.

STEP 7:

If the pilot light goes out, repeat steps 5 & 6. Remember to shut the gas supply valve off (picture #1). If it remains lit, press the valve knob in slightly and rotate counter-clockwise until the word “ON” is in the 6 o’clock position.

STEP 8:

Finally, turn the unit’s ON/OFF switch (or wall switch or remote control) to the “ON” position to start your fire.

STEP 9:

Put the decorative front back on the fireplace before burning your fireplace. Ensure the glass is securely clamped on at all points before replacing the front.

*If you do not see a red or black spark ignitor button, you do not have a manual ignition system. If power is actively supplied to your fireplace, simply turn the on/off button, wall switch, or remote control to “on” to ignite your main burner.

** Note: Some valve assemblies may be inverted in their brackets. If yours appears to be the mirror image of picture #4, then the word “PILOT” will be at 12 o’clock to light the pilot, and “ON” will be set to the 12 o’clock position to turn on your main burner.