Fire sparks but pilot does not light
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No gas to fire, check isolators are open and gas supply is on.
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Pipework blockage, clean out.
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Air not fully purged, re purge supply or wait longer.
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Spark earthing to metalwork, reset gap correctly.
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Blocked pilot, clean out internally.
Pilot lights but then goes out
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Severe restriction in gas supply: clear obstruction.
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Faulty thermocouple, replace pilot unit.
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Blocked pilot, clean out.
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Blocked lint gauze, clean.
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Hold control knob in for longer.
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Check control knob does not foul indicator plate.
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If the pilot will not stay lit there could be a problem with contamination of the gas
supply, drafts, room size and/or ventilation or the thermocouple needs replacement.
Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen effect on safety.
NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLE TO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT.
Fire does not spark at pilot
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HT lead detached, refit.
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Check the spark gap (see section 7.2).
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Faulty piezo unit, replace.
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Debris shorting out electrode, clean.
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Spark shorting to metalwork under tray, check routing of HT lead under burner.
Fire runs for a time
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Loose or faulty thermocouple, rectify.
and then cuts off
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Blocked pilot, clean out.
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Fire is sited in a draft.
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Door or window has been opened creating a draft.
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Wall on which fire is sited has a hole/holes through which there is a draft.
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Fire is too close the an air vent.
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Fire is sited on disused chimney breast which has not been adequately sealed up.
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Dirt or lint in pilot aeration hole or on the lint gauze, clean thoroughly.
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If the pilot will not stay lit there could be a problem with contamination of the gas
supply, drafts, room size and/or ventilation or the thermocouple needs replacement.
Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen effect on safety.
NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLE TO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT.
Pilot flame shrinks when
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Poor gas flow to fire, check pressure with fire on high.
fire is on high
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If pressure is low, remove any restriction in pipework or valve.
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Check all isolators are adequately sized and fully open.
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Check meter pressure is adequate.
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If the pilot will not stay lit there could be a problem with contamination of the gas
supply, drafts, room size and/or ventilation or the thermocouple needs replacement.
Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen effect on safety.
NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOUPLE TO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT.
Fire smells when first lit or in use
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Newness smell from brand new appliance.
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Leakage occurring. Carry out leakage test and rectify any problems.
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Combustible materials used in incorrect positions.
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Airborne substances such as cleaning materials/air fresheners are being drawn
through the fire.
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Other airborne contaminants such as dust, tobacco smoke, paint vapours.
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