I've got a Marco gas fireplace which was installed about 20 years ago.
Panel with Pilot/On/Off switch and a gas line next to the fireplace that opens/closes with a key. Fireplace turns on with a simple on/off light-style switch.
Ran it all last winter without issue, just had to manually light the burner because the striker didn't work.
This year I can't get it to light at all and don't hear any sounds of gas when set to Pilot or On. Even though I used the gas key to turn it all the way to the left (open), until I couldn't anymore.
Here were the instructions from previous homeowner, which I've followed:
Panel with Pilot/On/Off switch and a gas line next to the fireplace that opens/closes with a key. Fireplace turns on with a simple on/off light-style switch.
Ran it all last winter without issue, just had to manually light the burner because the striker didn't work.
This year I can't get it to light at all and don't hear any sounds of gas when set to Pilot or On. Even though I used the gas key to turn it all the way to the left (open), until I couldn't anymore.
Here were the instructions from previous homeowner, which I've followed:
- Turn the Gas supply (to the bottom right of the fireplace) using the "gold key". Wait for 30-45 minutes before proceeding with the next steps.
- Open the bottom panel of the fireplace using a flathead screw driver.
- Turn the black knob at the center from ON to PILOT position, then push it in while simultaneously pressing the red STRIKER button. You may have to hit the striker a few times in order to light the pilot flame.
- Once the pilot lights continue pushing in the black knob in the PILOT position for about 45 seconds.
- Then let go of the black knob and move it back to the ON position.
- Open the flue and turn on the switch on the upper left corner of the fireplace. Enjoy! (The gas supply and pilot light can be left on throughout the season.)
