IMPORTANT: If your fireplace has a glass panel on the front, remove the glass panel before attempting to light the pilot light!

 

To light:

 

First you need to find the gas valve. Generally it's behind a panel, located below the fireplace opening, which folds down when you pull on the top side of the panel. In some cases it might be underneath a removable door in the floor of the fireplace.

 

You should see a gas valve that has a knob that has three markings on it: "OFF", "PILOT" and "ON".

 

Turn the control knob to the "OFF" position and wait about 2 minutes. Then turn the knob to the "PILOT" position. (Note: You may have to push the button in slightly to get it to turn to the "PILOT" position.)

 

Locate the igniter which is generally a button that when pushed generates a spark against the pilot head assembly.

 

With the control knob in the "PILOT" position, push on the control knob fully (about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch) and then repeatedly push in on the igniter button until the pilot light lights. (Sometimes this make take several seconds if the unit has been turned off for some time).

 

Continue pushing in on the control knob for 60 seconds, then release. The pilot light should stay lit. If not, repeat the procedure above.

 

Once the pilot light is lit and has been on for about 2 minutes, you can then turn the control knob to the "ON" position which should start the burner, or allow a wall switch or remote control to turn the fireplace on. (Note: Again, you may have to push in slightly on the control knob to turn it from the pilot position to the on position.)

 

If the pilot does not light, or won't stay lit, or you are unsure of ANYTHING, turn the control knob to the "OFF" position and call Chimney King or your local NFI certified gas technician for service. Don't take chance with gas if you're not sure what to do.

 

To Turn Off:

 

If you are not going to use the fireplace for an extended period of time (during the summer for example), you can turn the control knob to the "OFF" position. Then use the procedures above to re-light the pilot light next Fall.