Fireplace Pilot Lighting Instructions

1.  Locate shut off valve assembly

2.  Open valve assembly by turning it parallel to gas line.

3.  Locate pilot assembly (usually in bottom of box or in back of logs)

4.  Locate igniter switch (usually red or black). Push igniter button and look for blue spark at pilot assembly

5.  Locate the gas valve control knob. Look for on / off / pilot (or ignition) on the knob. Push in and hold and rotate counterclockwise until the word pilot (or ignition) is in the on position.

6.  While holding the valve control knob in (in the pilot position it should go inward a 1/4") press the igniter button repeatedly until the pilot ignites. (Upon first time ignition this could take as much as 10 minutes to bleed the air out of the gas line until gas starts to flow.) Once the pilot is lit, continue to hold valve knob in for 30 seconds then release.

7.  Once pilot light is lit, turn the valve to the on position. If pilot goes out, start back with number 1 and go through lighting procedure again. If this fails, call Builders Fireplace for further instructions.

8.  With pilot light burning and the valve in the on position turn the unit on (this may done via a wall switch, remote control, or off/on switch on the unit.

If you have any problems you may call our service department or use our online form to send us a question or request.