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Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Figure 31 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
(Propane/LP Shown)
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Figure 32 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
(Propane/LP Shown)
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 33
shows
a correct burner fl ame pat-
tern.
Figure 34
shows an incorrect burner
fl ame pattern. The incorrect burner fl ame
pattern shows sporadic, irregular fl ame tip-
ping. The fl ame should not be dark or have
an orange/reddish tinge.
NOTE
: When using fi replace for the fi rst time,
fl ame will be orange for approximately 1 hour
until log cures.
If burner fl ame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in
Figure 34
• turn fi replace off
(see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance,
Page 23
)
• see
Troubleshooting
,
Page 26
Figure 33 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 34 - Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern
INSPECTING BURNER
Check pilot
fl ame pattern and burner fl ame
pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 31
shows a correct pilot fl ame pattern.
Figure 32
shows an incorrect pilot fl ame pat-
tern. The incorrect pilot fl ame is not properly
heating the thermocouple. This will cause
thermocouple to cool. When thermocouple
cools, the fi replace will shut down.
If pilot
fl ame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in
Figure 32
• turn fi replace off
(see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance,
Page 23
)
• see
Troubleshooting
,
Page 26
NOTE
: The pilot fl ame on natural gas units will
have a slight curve, but fl ame should be blue
and have no yellow or orange color.
Bright yellow burner
fl ame; fl ame will be
blue next to burner
Dark orange
burner fl ame
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