Fireplace

We turn on the fireplace at the west side of the building during the winter on cloudy days. The instructions below are for turning the fireplace on and off (and the general concept applies for the fireplace in the Dona Benicia Room.)

Turning ON the Fireplace

  • Retrieve the Fireplace Key from the Customer Service Desk; KEY drawer.
  • Also, retrieve the lighter from the same drawer.
  • Sit in front of the fireplace so you can easily reach the small door on the right side AND insert the lighter into the Fireplace.
  • As you open the small door on the right side of the fireplace look for the square where the key will fit into. This is where you will turn on the gas to light the fireplace —BUT WAIT TO TURN IT UNTIL YOU….
  • ….Open the glass doors in the front of the Fireplace.
  • Insert the lighter into the Fireplace - making sure you get the feel of how it will light FIRST.
  • Turn the Fireplace Key at the lowest level possible (TURN TO THE LEFT) - this will allow gas to enter the fireplace, simultaneously turn lighter on to ignite gas. These simultaneous actions should prevent a buildup of gas in the Fireplace and minimize the possibility of a mini-explosion.
  • Remember to return the key and the lighter to the desk.

Turning OFF the Fireplace

  • Retrieve the Fireplace Key from the Customer Service Desk; KEY drawer.
  • At the Fireplace open the small door to the right and insert the Fireplace Key to TURN THE SQUARE TO THE RIGHT - fireplace flames should go out.
  • Replace the Fireplace Key to drawer #5 at the Customer Service Desk.

8/2/23

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