How Do I Adjust the Pilot on the Burnham P204 Furnace?
The Burnham P204 is a gas furnace designed for residential use. The pilot light inside the unit burns continuously to activate the furnace when the temperature in the building falls below a preset level. Adjusting the pilot light helps the furnace burn efficiently and makes it less likely for the pilot to shut off, resulting in a cold house when the furnace stops working. A small adjustment screw on the side of the pilot light alters the air-gas mixture so the flame is the proper size and color. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Remove the four screws holding the metal cover plate on the bottom front of the Burnham furnace to expose the pilot light and thermocouple assembly.
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Shine a flashlight into the compartment to locate the pilot light adjustment screw on the lower left side of the pilot light tube.
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insert the blade of a screwdriver into the adjustment screw and turn clockwise to shorten and narrow the flame or counterclockwise to increase its length and oxygen saturation.
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Reattach the cover plate with the four screws.
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Tips & Warnings
The ideal flame is bright blue with a yellowish cone inside the primary blue flame.
