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General Pilot Procedures
Lighting Standing Pilots - All Models
After the appliance has been installed by a licensed
gas trades-person and all connections, pilot lights and
controls have been inspected for proper operation.
All gas appliances that use standing pilot systems are
generally assumed to be operating with the pilot on
continuously. The appliances should not be restarted
except in the event of a gas service interruption to the
facility.
If a pilot flame does go out, here are the basic steps to
check before you re-light the pilot:
1. Check that all gas lines are in place and secured
and there is no accumulation of gas inside the
unit.
2. Ensure the main shut off valve is in the off
position.
3. Turn off all individual burner valves.
4. Turn on or open the main shut off valve to the
appliance.
5. Follow the pilot lighting procedure applicable to
your model. The pilot should ignite within a few
attempts. You will be able to see the pilot flame on
a hotplate under the protective pilot shield cast
into the burner top grate. Pilot flames on griddles
and broilers can be viewed through observation
holes in the stainless steel front panels.
6. If you do not have a pilot flame established fairly
quickly and begin to smell gas, shut off the main
valve and wait five minutes to let the gas build-up
escape.
7. Only once the pilot flame has been established
should you turn on the burner control. When
the burner control is on it allows gas flow to the
burner. if there is no pilot flame it will allow gas
to build up and cause possible delayed ignition,
which could result in an explosion.
Open Top Burner Models
Pilots are easily accessible. Make sure the individual burner valve is
in the off position, then use an open flame device, match, or BBQ
lighter to ignite.
Broilers Models
Pilots are easily accessible. Make sure the individual burner valve is
in the off position, then use an open flame device, match, or BBQ
lighter to ignite.
Griddles with Valve Controls
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Make sure the individual valve control is in the off position.
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Use the piezo spark button(s), or electric spark if your model
has this option, to ignite the pilot.
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Once the pilots are lit you may now turn your valve control to
the high or low flame setting.
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To shut down the main burner turn the valve to off position.