The Hearth Education Foundation has created the following video to help teach consumers how to safely light the pilot for their gas or propane fireplace, stove or insert.  Important note: once the pilot lights, continue to press in on the valve knob for approximately 30 seconds before releasing it and turning it to the ON position.  This will allow the pilot flame to heat the pilot assembly sufficiently so that the pilot may remain lit.

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Last update: 02:41 PM Sunday, April 19, 2009

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