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title: EH - How can I set the GSBM/VBM pilot from natural gas to propane
description: The GSBM/VBM pilots are set for natural (tab says NAT) gas by default. This is a guide for setting the pilot to propane.
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# EH - How can I set the GSBM/VBM pilot from natural gas to propane

## The GSBM/VBM pilots are set for natural (tab says NAT) gas by default. This is a guide for setting the pilot to propane.

**Note: This will not convert your fireplace from natural gas to propane.**

![IMG\_4187](https://knowlege-base.europeanhome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GSBM%20and%20VSB%20Pilot%20NAT%20to%20LP/IMG_4187.jpeg?width=524&name=IMG_4187.jpeg)![tab marked NG](https://knowlege-base.europeanhome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GSBM%20and%20VSB%20Pilot%20NAT%20to%20LP/tab%20marked%20NG.jpg?width=668&name=tab%20marked%20NG.jpg)

**Tools needed:**

7/16" open wrench

1/2" open wrench

1\. Loosen the pilot nut using a 7/16” open wrench on top and 1/2” open wrench on the bottom.

2\. Once loose, slide the tab to the opposite end. It will be red and reads "LP" on top.

![tab marked LP](https://knowlege-base.europeanhome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GSBM%20and%20VSB%20Pilot%20NAT%20to%20LP/tab%20marked%20LP.jpg?width=489&name=tab%20marked%20LP.jpg)

3\. Tighten the pilot nut with the 7/16” and 1/2" wrench and ensure the pilot is in the correct position as in the photo below.

![IMG\_4225](https://knowlege-base.europeanhome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GSBM%20and%20VSB%20Pilot%20NAT%20to%20LP/IMG_4225.jpeg?width=573&name=IMG_4225.jpeg)

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