OBSERVED PROBLEM
ODS/PILOT lights but flame
goes out when control knob is
released
4. Air in gas lines when
installed
5. Depleted gas supply
6. ODS/Pilot is clogged
7. Gas regulator setting is not
correct
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
1. Control knob is not fully
pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in
long enough
3. Safety interlock system has
been triggered (if equipped)
4. Manual shutoff valve not
fully open
5. Thermocouple connection
loose at control valve.
6. Pilot flame not touching
thermocouple, which allows
thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go
out. This problem can be
caused by one or both of the
following:
A) low gas pressure
B) dirty or partially
clogged ODS/Pilot
7. Control valve damaged
4. Continue to hold down control
knob. Repeat igniting
operation until air is removed.
5. Contact local propane gas
company
6. Clean ODS/Pilot or replace
ODS/Pilot assembly
7. Replace gas regulator
SOLUTION
1. Press control knob completely
2. After ODS/Pilot lights keep
control knob pressed 30
seconds.
3. Wait 1 minute for safety
interlock system to reset.
4. Fully open manual shutoff
valve.
5. Hand tighten until snug, then
tighten 1/4 turn
6. A) contact local propane gas
company
B) Clean ODS/Pilot (See
Cleaning and Maintenance),
or replace ODS/Pilot
assembly
7. Replace valve control
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