The H17 Series automatic pilot valves provide safe lighting and complete shutoff in the event that the flame heating the thermocouple is extinguished. They are designed for standing pilot applications and can be used with natural gas and Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas. Depressing the reset button allows gas to flow to both the pilot and main burner. Applications include room heaters, infrared heaters, stand-alone portable heaters, catalytic heaters, refrigerators, and similar applications.

H17 models are also available with a higher ambient temperature, up to a maximum of 300°F (149°C), for use on commercial ovens, broilers, and other applications.