Use and Care Manual

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OPERATION
INSPECTING BURNERS
Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 27 shows a correct pilot ame pattern. Figure 28 shows an incorrect pilot ame pattern. The
incorrect pilot ame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When
the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.
If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 28.
• turn heater o (see To Turn O Gas to Appliance, page 23.
• see Troubleshooting, page 27.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other acessory not approved for
use with this heater.
Fig. 27 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Fig. 28 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
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LP PILOT
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NG PILOT
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LP PILOT
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NG PILOT