How to Light a Paloform Fire Pit
Match-Lit IgnitionPaloform match-lit ignition systems use a standing pilot, which shuts off the gas flow when there is no flame present and prevents unsafe gas discharge.
Though it is possible to leave the pilot lit, we do not recommend it. A lit pilot remains very hot and can cause injury or damage to covers and table tops. Please turn the valve to the OFF position when not in use.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to light a match-lit fire pit:
- The gas valve has three positions: PILOT, ON, and OFF. To light your fire pit, you first light the pilot flame, then turn on the gas to the main burner.
- Insert the control key (or control knob). Make sure the half-moon-shaped hole at the end of the key and the valve stem are aligned.
- The key should turn freely 90°. Turn the key to the PILOT position (clockwise until it stops).
- Push the control key in until it stops, and hold it in this position.
- Apply a flame to the lighting port with a barbecue lighter. The pilot flame will ignite.
- Continue to hold the key down for up to thirty seconds after lighting the pilot.
- When the control key is released, the pilot flame should continue to burn (if the pilot goes out, repeat the above steps).
- Rotate the gas control key from PILOT to ON position (turn the key 90° counter-clockwise to turn on the main burner) to supply full flow to the main burner.
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to turn the key to the full ON position will reduce the flow and could result in poor ignition of the main burner.
- To extinguish the main burner, rotate the gas control key clockwise to the PILOT position.
- To extinguish the pilot, push the control key in slightly and turn to the OFF position (fully clockwise).
PLEASE NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the fire pit unattended with the pilot lit. Please turn to the OFF position
