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Pilot flame does not
stay lit.
PROBLEM TEST REMEDY
Pilot (piezo-electric)
pushbutton igniter does
not light the pilot flame.
1. Check if igniter is generating a spark.
2. Check for loose spark wire or igniter nut.
3. Check position of electrode 3/16” from
pilot burner tip.
4. Check for dirty/sooty electrode.
5. Retry igniter.
1. Yes - Skip to test #3.
No - Proceed with test #2.
2. Yes - Tighten, skip to #5
No - Proceed with test #3
3. Yes - Skip to test #4.
No - Reposition electrode and
skip to test #5
4. Yes - Clean, skip to test #5
No - Proceed with test #5
5. Lights - Okay.
Doesn’t light - Replace igniter
mechanism.
All service (repairs or part replacement) must be performed by a qualified Service Agency.
1. Yes - Block or redirect the
draft to keep the flame burning
steadily. Skip to test #6.
No - Proceed with test #2.
2. Yes - Adjust the pilot valve
(part of gas control valve) to
increase the flame size, un
screw and retain the slotted
threaded cover; turn the pilot
valve adjustment screw two
turns counter clockwise; re-
install the threaded cover. Skip
to test #6.
No - Proceed with test #3.
3. Yes - Clean. Skip to test #6.
No - Proceed with test #4 .
4. More than 10 millivolts -
proceed with test #5.
Less than 10 millivolts -
replace thermocouple, skip
to test #6.
5. Increase if needed, proceed
with test #6.
6. Stays lit - Okay.
Does not stay lit - Replace gas
control valve.
1. Observe if pilot flame is “wavering” (being
blown about by a draft).
2. Observe if pilot flame is too small to heat
thermocouple.
3. Check for dirty/sooty pilot burner.
4. Check thermocouple output voltage.
5. Check gas supply pressure with all other
equipment operating. (6” WC for natural
gas and 11” WC for propane, minimum)
6. Observe pilot flame.