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Figure 36 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 37 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
INSPECTING BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat-
terns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 36 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Fig-
ure 37 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The
incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the
thermocouple. When the thermocouple cools, the
heater will shut down.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in
Figure 37
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-
ance, page 20)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 24 through 27
Note:
The pilot flame on a natural gas units will
have a slight curve, but flame should be blue and
have no yellow or orange color.
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Natural Gas Pilot
Propane/LP Gas Pilot
Natural Gas Pilot
Propane/LP Gas Pilot
BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES
Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in
the fitting at the burner entrance. These holes may
become blocked with dust or lint. Periodically in-
spect these holes for any blockage and clean if
needed. Blocked air holes will create soot.
MAIN BURNER
Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the
fireplace running. All slotted burner flame holes
should be open with yellow flame present. All round
burner flame holes should be open with a small blue
flame present. Some burner flame holes may become
blocked by debris or rust, with no flame present. If
so, turn off fireplace and let cool. Remove blockage.
Blocked burner flame holes will create soot.
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, your fireplace could pro-
duce increased levels of carbon
monoxide.
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other fine particles enter the
fireplace and burn causing brief
patches of orange flame.
Figure 38 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Fig-
ure 39 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The
incorrect burner flame pattern shows the flame higher
consistently higher than 1 inch above the logs.
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in
Figure 39
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas To Appli-
ance, page 20)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 24 through 27
Figure 38 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Yellow Tipping
Figure 39 - Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern
