TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Pilot won't light
Pilot won't stay on
Burner won't light
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Cause
Gas valve may be off
Gas tank may be empty
Orifice may be blocked
Air is within supply system
Loose connection
Debris around the pilot
Loose connection
Thermocouple is bad
Gas leak within the line
Lack of gas pressure
Gas pressure is low
Orifice may be blocked
Control knob isn't on
Thermocouple is bad
Pilot light assembly is bent or not in the
correct location
Solution
Turn the gas valve on
Refill the gas tank
Clean out the orifice
Pump out air from all lines
Check all fittings and tighten connections
as necessary
Clean out the debris
Check all fittings and tighten connections
as necessary
Call for a replacement part and replace
the thermocouple
Check all connections; call for a
replacement part if anything is damaged
Gas tank is almost empty
Gas tank is almost empty
Clean out the orifice
Turn the control knob on
Call for a replacement part and replace
the thermocouple
Place pilot light in the correct location
and retry lighting procedure