In a nutshell:
- Ensure the gas is turned on to allow gas to the fireplace.
- If the log set has a switch on it, place it in the OFF position.
- Turn the safety control valve knob to the PILOT position. At the PILOT position you will be able to push the knob the maximum amount toward the valve.
How do I start my gas logs for the first time?
0:231:49How to Light a Gas Fireplace - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipScreen before lining your fireplace you'll need to open your chimney vent or flue this also appliesMoreScreen before lining your fireplace you'll need to open your chimney vent or flue this also applies for any kind of wood burning fireplace.
How do you start a ventless gas log?
0:152:27How To Light The Pilot on Everwarm Vent Free Gas Logs - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUp once it's hot i can let go the spring will push the main control knob back out my pilot is litMoreUp once it's hot i can let go the spring will push the main control knob back out my pilot is lit and from this position all i have to do i have to push the knob in just a little to release the catch.
How do I light pilot on gas logs?
Lighting your pilotMake sure your main gas supply is ON.From OFF position, turn gas control knob (reads OFF, ON & PILOT) counterclockwise to PILOT position.Push in knob (this releases the gas to the pilot area only).With control knob in, push the piezo ignitor in continuously until pilot ignites (every 3-5 seconds).More items...•
How do you light the pilot on a ventless fireplace?
0:110:59How to Light a Pilot (Vent-Free) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFirst push in and turn your main control knob from the off position to the pilot. Position. NextMoreFirst push in and turn your main control knob from the off position to the pilot. Position. Next press in and hold the knob and push in the spark ignition button several times until pilot lights.
How do you start a Rasmussen gas fireplace?
Light a match, place on ember bed, turn on gas with log lighter valve (usually in the wall or floor outside of the fireplace, but can use valve installed at the burner, like the V17B). Match Lighted.
How do you light a gas fireplace with electronic ignition?
Re-lighting pilot lights is straightforward on today's modern gas fireplaces. If you have an electronic ignition unit, using your remote control simply press the 'on' button and the pilot will re-ignite within a few seconds, followed by the fireplace a few seconds after that.
Where is the pilot button on my gas fireplace?
Locate and open your fireplace's control panel. Most modern gas fireplaces come with a specialized control panel that manages the fixture's pilot light. For aesthetic purposes, you'll typically find this panel hidden behind the fireplace's front screen, which you can open or remove to gain access.
Why isn't my gas fireplace lighting?
Check Your Igniter and Thermocouple If nothing is blocking the tubing, and gas is flowing out, there might be something wrong with the spark igniter and thermocouple. Make sure there's no debris lodged between the two. If the pilot light ignites but doesn't stay lit, you might need to replace the igniter.
How do you start a pilot light?
Relight the pilot light. Turn the knob to “Pilot,” and let gas to flow to the pilot. Light a lighter or match, then push in the reset button. Hold your flame to the pilot light's opening. Keep the reset switch depressed until the pilot light is burning steadily.
How do you light the pilot on a Rasmussen gas fireplace?
While pushing the knob in, light the pilot with a match or aim-n-flame (or push the button of the piezo ignitor, if equipped). Continue to hold in the knob with the pilot lit for 30 to 90 seconds, or until such time as when you release the knob, the pilot remains lit.
Do ventless fireplaces have a pilot light?
They have specially designed burners that burn the gas cleanly, leaving behind almost no exhaust, similar to how a gas stove in the kitchen works. There's usually a gas unit with a control panel that controls the pilot light and the flames.
How do you prime a gas fireplace line?
While pressing the valve control knob in, press the igniter button repeatedly until the pilot ignites. This could take anywhere from one to 10 minutes to bleed air out of the lines as the gas starts to flow. Once the pilot is lit, continue to press the valve knob inward for 30 seconds before releasing it.
How do I know if my gas logs are vent free?
Follow the gas line from beneath the logs to where it disappears in the wall or floor. If the gas is merely contained by a simple gas line, then the logs are vent free. If there is a small cylinder attached to the gas line, then the logs are vent-free.
How do ventless logs work?
Ventless Gas Logs release heat (and moisture) into the same room where the vent-free fireplace is installed and recirculate the same air back into the room. Vented Gas Logs burn similar to real wood and need a chimney vent pipe that allows air to escape outside the home rather than back into the room.
How do you prime a gas fireplace line?
While pressing the valve control knob in, press the igniter button repeatedly until the pilot ignites. This could take anywhere from one to 10 minutes to bleed air out of the lines as the gas starts to flow. Once the pilot is lit, continue to press the valve knob inward for 30 seconds before releasing it.
How does vent free gas fireplace work?
Also known as an unvented or vent-free fireplace, a ventless gas fireplace operates with natural gas or liquid propane (LP) that flows into a gas burner mounted in the fireplace. When ignited, the flames run through gaps in artificial ceramic fiber logs, giving the illusion of a real wood-burning fireplace.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
The US Department of Energy, under the guise of "energy conservation" is threatening vented gas log sets as we know them. The government has created horrible regulations based on shoddy research and overreach of authority. Learn about the threat and how you can help at www.SaveGasLogs.com
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Question: How much heat output is typical from an Alterna VF burner in a vented application? We're looking for a decorative gas fire that we can run--with flames on--for a few hours a night without heating up the room too much. The lower output, the better.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
This is video of our new lower profile AFM-series of ALterna FireGlitter flame and glass effect for vented and vent-free use.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Question: We just moved into a house that has one of your Chillbuster Vent-free Gas Log sets. The previous homeowner did not leave the instruction manual. Can you help?
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Below are the sizes of the individual FireStones used in our various FireStone Assortment Packs.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
QUESTION: Do the vented fireplace logs have to have the flue vent open even when it is not being used? Some one told me that in Maine, the flue has to be permanently fixed in the open position by the installer. Of course, this would allow a lot of heat to go up the chimney all winter long.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
QUESTION: Is it a normal result of the operation of a vent-free gas log set for the inside of the windows to get a film on them? This cleans off easily but is not long before it comes back. I was curious as to whether this is normal or whether some adjustment may be needed?
