This module provides basic information about pilot lights and your propane system. Following these instructions will help ensure the safety of you and your family.
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A pilot light that repeatedly goes out – or is very difficult to light – may be signaling that there is a problem with the appliance or with your propane system.
If this occurs, DO NOT try to fix the problem yourself. Contact a qualified service technician to evaluate the appliance. Accidents and serious injuries can occur when customers attempt to fix a pilot light problem on their own.
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN LIGHT ANY PILOT LIGHT THAT HAS GONE OUT.
If you light a pilot light yourself, you are taking the risk of starting a fire or an explosion. Proceed with great caution and be sure to follow these rules…
If you light a pilot light yourself, you are taking the risk of starting a fire or an explosion. Proceed with great caution and be sure to follow these rules…
If you light a pilot light yourself, you are taking the risk of starting a fire or an explosion. Proceed with great caution and be sure to follow these rules…
Choose the correct answer.
What does a pilot light do? | |
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Read each statement below. Decide if the statement is true or false.
True | False | |
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A pilot light is a small, constantly burning flame inside an appliance. | ||
A pilot light that goes out repeatedly is a common problem and should not be cause for concern. | ||
Attempting to light a pilot light yourself can lead to an accident or serious injury. | ||
If the appliance is in a basement or closed room, thoroughly ventilate the area before lighting the pilot. | ||
If you smell gas, you should not light a pilot light. |
Read each statement below. Click the appropriate check box to indicate if this is something you should DO or should NOT DO when lighting a pilot light.
Do | Don’t | |
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Carefully follow all manufacturer instructions and warnings concerning the appliance. | ||
Bring a lit cigarette into the area before lighting the pilot. | ||
Require children and any extra people leave the room or area of the building where you are lighting a pilot. | ||
Sniff around for the odor of propane at floor level before lighting a pilot. |
Read each statement below. Click the appropriate check box to indicate if this is something you should DO or should NOT DO when lighting a pilot light.
Do | Don’t | |
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Light a pilot light in an area with strong odors (e.g., smoke, cooking odors, mustiness). | ||
Use a tool on knobs, switches, or buttons on the pilot light or its control. | ||
Open a valve or fitting to let air out of the gas line. | ||
Apply oil to loosen a sticky knob or button on a gas control valve. |
Thank you for making time for propane safety. To learn more, download our brochure ‘Propane Safety for You and Your Family’ or visit: propane.com