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    Mar 2, 2007, 10:13 AM
    Cannot light walll heater pilot
    I have a Stewart-Warner Saf-Aire gas wall heater. I have tried to light pilot with a match.
    When I put the lit match into the ignition port, the flame is blown out by the air coming out of the ignition port. We have the outside vent covered to minimize the air but that does not seem to help. Any solutions other then to call the gas company.
    Thanks,
    Mac
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    Mar 2, 2007, 09:59 PM
    You might try to open the vent and then also open an outside door to let some air through the house. Another thing you could try is to use a small cotton ball and a bit of lighter fluid to keep the fire going until you can get it to the pilot.
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