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    Nov 23, 2008, 03:42 PM
    Clean tempstar flame sensor
    I have a Tempstar model # nugk100dh08 furnace. I am trying to clean off the end of the flame sensor. Do I need to take the ignitor/sensor unit off? If so, I see that it has 2 screws on top of the unit. Do I just remove those and it drops down so I can clean? The problem I was having was the flame came on then would go out after 5-10 seconds. I reached up and cleaned the end of the sensor with finger. It is currently working and I see where the end of the sensor is caked with debris. Thanks for your help.
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    Nov 23, 2008, 03:51 PM
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    I have a Tempstar model # nugk100dh08 furnace. I am trying to clean off the end of the flame sensor. Do I need to take the ignitor/sensor unit off? If so, I see that it has 2 screws on top of the unit. Do I just remove those and it drops down so I can clean? The problem I was having was the flame came on then would go out after 5-10 seconds. I reached up and cleaned the end of the sensor with with finger. It is currently working and I see where the end of the sensor is caked with debris. Thanks for your help.

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