Section A: Pilot light will not light.
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Is the | pilot protected from | cold |
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Section B: Pilot light will not remain lit or repeatedly goes out.
Is the thermocouple securely |
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connected to the gas control | _NO | mml,lcennected. Finger tighten then give a | I | |||||||
Ivalve/therm°stat? | / | 1/2 turn with a wrench. |
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Test the thermocouple using the following procedure: Disconnect the thermocouple | ||||||||||
from the gas control valve/thermostat. Using a multimeter with alligator clip leads, | ||||||||||
attach the red lead to the body (copper part) of the thermocouple. Attach the black | ||||||||||
lead to the end (silver part) of the thermocouple that connects to the gas control valve/ | ||||||||||
thermostat. Follow the instruction to light the pilot and watch the voltage readings on | ||||||||||
the multimeter. After 45 seconds the meter should read 12 millivolts DC or more.* | ||||||||||
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Remove the burner door assembly.
Is the flame arrestor free from dirt or
Clean the flame arrestor with a soft bristle brush
Iisthe pilot free from dirt and debris? | I'iNO ihl• IFollow the Cleaning the Pilot Assembly | I |
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debris? See "Removing the Burner
or vacuum cleaner.
Door Assembly" section of the manual lfor removal instructions.*
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ICheck the water heater for a Flammable Vapor (FV) event. I
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* This procedure requires the removal of water heater components.
lCheck for insufficient combustion air. I |
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Are there | openings | for | l | • | IInstall | correct size | air | openings | per | the | I | ||||||||
air to enter | the | _NO | _lCombustion | Air | and Ventilation | section in this |
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draff hood? See Draft Hood | _NO | mml_the vent | termination | height. Refer to |
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i Does the flame arrestor show signs of discoloration. _NO |
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