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Pilot lights but flame | 1. Manual shutoff | valve | 1. | Fully open manual shut- |
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| off valve. |
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control knob is | 2. | Control knob not fully | 2. | Press | in control knob |
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released. |
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| 3. | Control | knob | not | 3. | After pilot lights, keep |
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| 4. | Safety interlock system | 4. | Wait | one | minute |
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| to reset. Repeat ignition. |
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| 5. | Thermocouple connec- | 5. | Hand tighten until snug, |
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| tion | loose at control |
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| valve. |
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| more. |
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| 6. | Pilot flame not touching | 6. | A) Contact | qualified |
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| thermocouple, | which |
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| cool, | causing | pilot |
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| flame to go out. This |
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| problem | could | be |
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| A) Improperly adjusted |
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| clogged pilot |
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| 8. | Replace control valve. |
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Burner does not light | 1. Safety interlock system | 1. | Fully | depress | control |
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after pilot is lit. |
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| triggered. |
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| for safety interlock sys- |
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| 2. | Burner | orifice | is | 2. | tion. |
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| 3. | Burner orifice diameter |
| burner orifice. |
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| 4. | Inlet gas pressure is too | 4. | Contact local | propane |
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Delayed ignition of | 1. Manifold pressure is too | 1. | Contact local | propane |
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burner. |
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| 2. | Burner | orifice | is | 2. | Clean | burner | (see |
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