NEVER place your face or any body part over the fire bowl when turning it on. Make sure that another adult, child, or animal is NOT above or near the fire bowl when lighting the fire. ALWAYS LIGHT a long Match lighter FIRST and hold it above the fire bowl very close to the fire glass or lava - Make sure it is still lit BEFORE you turn the gas key to light your fire bowl. Remember: SAFETY FIRST, if the fire on the match lighter did not stay lit on the first try, close the valve wait a few minutes prior to trying again. Do NOT light your fire bowl when it's windy outside as the flames travel from side to side.