Many of our customers wonder about the procedure to follow in order to start up their gas stove or fireplace. This is why our experts at the Boutique Foyer will show you the procedure to follow in order not to forget any step!
1) First of all, it is important to check that the gas tank is at least 20% full, otherwise there will not be enough gas to start your appliance. Most tanks have an indicator for this.
2) Make sure that the valve near your device (or inside) is in the open position, that is, positioned parallel to the gas line. To do this, turn the valve counterclockwise.
3) Check that the thermostat and the “on / off / pilot” button are both turned off or in the “off” position. Now you need to light the pilot (also known as the “pilot light”).
4) Gently push in the "on / off / pilot" button and turn it counterclockwise until it is in the "pilot" position. While holding this button down, repeatedly press the ignition button (indicated by a lightning bolt symbol) to cause sparks to ignite the pilot.
Note: You may have to repeat this step several times before the pilot light stays on. It is important to keep the "on / off / pilot" button pressed for no more than 15 seconds at a time. Between each test, wait at least 30 seconds before starting again.
5) When the pilot stays on by itself, keep the button pressed for about 30 seconds, then release.
6) Lightly press the "on / off / pilot" button again, then turn counterclockwise to the "on" position and turn on the thermostat (it could take 1 to 2 minutes after switching on the pilot before the thermostat turns on).
We recommend that you run your gas stove or fireplace once every 30 days to eliminate ignition problems in the fall. In addition, your appliance should be checked by a gas company once every three years.
Source: Propane 2000
