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To light the pilot light on a Honeywell VR8200, follow these steps:
1. Locate the gas valve control knob on the Honeywell VR8200.
2. Turn the control knob to the “Off” position and wait for 5 minutes to let any accumulated gas dissipate.
3. Once the waiting period is over, turn the control knob to the “Pilot” position.
4. Press and hold the control knob down to start the flow of gas.
5. While holding the control knob down, use a long lighter or match to ignite the pilot light.
6. Continue holding the control knob down for about 30 seconds to allow the pilot light to heat the thermocouple.
7. Release the control knob and verify that the pilot light stays lit.
8. If the pilot light goes out, repeat the process from step 2 onwards.
9. Once the pilot light stays lit, turn the control knob to the “On” position to activate the main burner.
Remember to always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific model of the Honeywell VR8200 and exercise caution when dealing with gas appliances.
The Honeywell VR8200 is a gas valve with a standing pilot feature specially designed for gas furnaces. If your furnace is not functioning properly, the first thing you should do is check the pilot light. The pilot light is located beneath the burner access panel of your furnace and needs to be manually ignited. Honeywell standing pilot gas valves are designed to be user-friendly and come with safety measures in place, allowing you to ignite the pilot light without needing to call an expensive HVAC technician for assistance.
Step 1
Adjust your thermostat to the lowest setting and disconnect the power supply to your furnace. Remove the burner access panel from your furnace. Rotate the gas supply valve clockwise until it is in the “Off” position.
Step 2
Wait for five minutes to allow any remaining gas inside the furnace to vent.
Step 3
Rotate the gas valve counterclockwise until it displays “Pilot.”
Step 4
Press and hold down the red “Reset” button while using a match to ignite the pilot burner. Keep holding the “Reset” button for one minute after successfully igniting the pilot.
Step 5
Release the “Reset” button, and rotate the gas valve clockwise until it displays “On.”
