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Photo #8
Photo #9
Once the burner orifice assembly has been removed from the burner box, examine the gas outlet
slits that are cut into the metal. Soot and other debris may eventually build up here blocking one
or more of the slits. In Photo 9, note the debris and small particles around the slits, especially the
slit closest to the mounting flange. This one is not particularly dirty but the slits still need to be
perfectly cleaned out. Use fine emery cloth, the green scratch pad, or a stiff fiber brush to
remove the debris and thoroughly clean the tip. Shake out any debris that remains in the tube.
Use only alcohol to clean the brass burner orifice. Do not use gasoline or any other type of
solvent. Any residual of those chemicals may burn off with excess soot and carbon build-up. Do
