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Empire BF-30-1 Main Burner problem

When unit main burner lights it only stays lit for about 15-20 seconds.

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  • griz4718 Jul 16, 2008

    Actually I fixed it by blowing out the pilot gas orifice.

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Flame sensor,just take some fine sand and lightly sand,it will be where the flame hits one of the burners,should look like a probe,if this helps please give me a fix ya

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Empire BF-30-2 heater flame diminishes after a few minutes and then goes out shutting the pilot light off too. What could be wrong?
There are several possible causes for the described issue with your Empire BF-30-2 heater. Here are a few things to check:
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  3. Faulty thermocouple: The thermocouple is a safety device that shuts off the gas supply if it detects that the pilot light is out. If the thermocouple is faulty, it could be shutting off the gas supply even though the pilot light is still lit. Check the thermocouple and replace it if necessary.
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  5. Oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) tripped: The ODS is a safety feature that shuts off the heater if it detects a low oxygen level in the room. If the ODS has tripped, it could be shutting off the gas supply. Make sure the room is properly ventilated and reset the ODS if necessary.
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