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OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
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Pilot will not stay lit after
carefully following lighting
instructions.
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Pilot lit but no flame on the
burner.
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Frequent pilot outage problem.
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No gas supply or shut-off valve is
off.
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Air in gas line.
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Construction debris clogging pilot
orifice.
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Low gas pressure.
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Control valve knob is not on the
“PILOT” position.
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Kinked pilot line.
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Bad valve.
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Bad thermocouple or loose
connection.
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Wall switch wires defective.
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Pilot flame maybe too low or
blowing (high) causing the valve
safety to drop out.
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Check to see if you have gas
supply.
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Hold regulator control valve in
the “PILOT” position for 2 or 3
minutes to purge air. If you smell
gas, stop and wait for a few
minutes before trying to light the
unit.
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Remove debris and dirt. Inspect
and clean any other possible
obstructions.
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Contact your gas supplier.
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Refer to section on pilot lighting.
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Have a qualified technician
replace pilot line.
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Replace regulator valve (Refer to
Replacement Parts List).
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Tighten thermocouple or replace.
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Check electrical connections.
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Clean and/or adjust pilot flame
for maximum flame impingement
on thermocouple.
