Real Fyre
Real Fyre APK-17 Low Profile Variable Automatic Pilot Kit with Remote
Real Fyre APK-17 Low Profile Variable Automatic Pilot Kit with Remote
The Real Fyre APK-17 is a low profile variable automatic pilot kit: a safety valve with a standing pilot and variable flame height, by hand or by remote. It is sold as a kit to add to a match-lit Real Fyre vented burner. Order APK-17 for natural gas or APK-17P for propane.
A propane orifice is included and the kit is field convertible, but order the model for the gas you have.
What's Included
- Low profile safety valve
- Triple heat shield
- Standing pilot assembly
- VR-1A basic variable remote transmitter and receiver
Key Features
- Variable flame height, manual or by remote
- Manual on/off switch
- Triple heat shield keeps the valve cooler
What to Order With It
The kit fits Real Fyre match-lit vented burners within the size and BTU limits in the table below.
Burners it fits:
- G4 Glowing Ember Burner (G4-24)
- G45 Triple T Burner, match lit (G45-24)
- G45-2 See-Thru Triple T Burner, match lit (G45-2-24)
- GX45 Triple T Burner with Heavy Duty Grate
A gas appliance control must be installed by a qualified gas technician and checked for leaks before use.
Specifications
| Model | Gas | Max BTU Input | G4 and G45 Sizes | G45-2 See-Thru Sizes |
| APK-17 | Natural gas | 100,000 | 12" to 42" | 16" to 30" |
| APK-17P | Propane | 200,000 | 12" to 60" | 16" to 60" |
Limits are from the 2026 Real Fyre price list and assume a Real Fyre burner.
Warranty
APK-17 kit and 17 series valve: two years. Batteries are not covered. The warranty is from R.H. Peterson Co., applies to the original purchaser for single-family residential use, runs from the purchase date and needs proof of purchase.
Documents
- APK-17 Instructions (A2-256)
- 17 Valve Heat Shield Instructions (A2-360)
- VR-1A Variable Remote Instructions (A2-282)
- Real Fyre Vented Product Catalog