Be prepared to move back quickly in case the fire ignites stray gas particles and flares out into the immediate surrounding area.
How to turn on gas fireplace without key.
Universal gas valve key is designed to fit up to 2 valve stem sizes.
This will release gas into the fireplace causing the pilot light to ignite.
Turn it until the valve closes and cuts off the gas supply.
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Step 4 insert the end of a long butane lighter near the center of the gas logs where the gas tube is.
This will release gas into the fireplace causing the pilot light to ignite.
The fireplace is turned on by a pilot light that ignites the gas line under the tempered beads or ceramic logs.
The first think you want to do is pull the cover off the fireplace.
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With the lighter activated move the gas valve knob about half a turn counter clockwise.
A globe valve is able to be adjusted for flow as it takes 5 to 6 turns from fully open to fully closed.
If the fireplace has a key control insert the fireplace key in the slot.
A ball valve is easy to turn on and off as it only has a 1 4 turn effort but it is not ideal for trying to control gas flow to a fireplace as there is little adjustment and they tend to whistle.
Knowing how to turn off a gas fireplace valve can reduce your gas bill.
Gas fireplace operation depends on the make and model of the appliance.
Turn the key counterclockwise approximately 1 2 turn to release the flow of gas into the fireplace logs.
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This video will show you how to light a gas fireplace with a piezo spark ignitor.
Once the flame is active move the gas valve knob half a turn counter.
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Turn the gas key.
Before you turn it you must prepare a lighter with a long enough head or a long match to reach safely into the fire pit next to the burner.
If the fireplace has a control panel turn the control knob to off the emergency gas valve should be closed or turned off as well.
A gas fireplace feeds natural gas from a main line into the bottom line of a paneled and insulated fireplace unit.
Be prepared to move back quickly in case the fire ignites stray gas particles and flares out into the immediate surrounding area.
With the lighter activated move the gas valve knob about half a turn counter clockwise.
