TROU BLESHOOTI NG
PROBLEM
Burner(s) will not light using ignitor.
(See Electronic Ignition Troubleshooting also)
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Burner(s) will not match light.
Sudden drop in gas flow or low flame, if grill is
converted to LP (propane).
Flames blow out.
Flashback (fire in burner tube(s)).
IGNITION PROBLEM
SECTION I
No sparks appear at any electrodes when
Electronic Ignition Button is pressed; no
noise can be heard from spark module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear at any electrodes when
Electronic Ignition Button is pressed;
noise can be heard from spark module.
SECTION III
Sparks are present but not at all
electrodes and/or not at full strength
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
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No spark, no ignition noise.
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No spark, some ignition noise.
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Sparks, but not at electrode or at full strength.
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See "GAS ISSUES:"
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Match will not reach.
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Improper method of match-lighting.
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Out of gas.
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Excess flow valve tripped.
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Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder connection.
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High or gusting winds.
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Low on LP gas.
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Excess flow valve tripped.
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Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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No power to spark module
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Button assembly not installed properly.
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Faulty spark module.
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Output lead connections not connected.
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Output lead connections not connected.
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Arcing to grill away from burner(s).
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Electrodes are wet.
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Electrodes cracked or broken "sparks at
crack".
PREVENTION / SOLUTION
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CHECK PROCEDURE
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Verify transformer is plugged in, and all
wires in cabinet are connected.
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Are output connections on and tight?
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Are output connections on and tight?
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If possible, observe grill in dark location.
Operate ignition system and look for arcing
between output wires and grill frame.
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Has moisture accumulated on electrode
and/or in burner ports?
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Inspect electrodes for cracks.
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See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.
See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
See "Match-Lighting" section of Lighting Your Grill.
Check for gas in LP cylinder.
Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames are
still low, turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect
regulator. Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP
cylinder valve, wait 30 seconds and then light grill.
Turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling
nut from cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height by
turning gas valve to a higher postion.
Refill LP cylinder.
Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow" above.
Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See
burner cleaning Care and Maintenance Section of this guide
PREVENTION / SOLUTION
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Plug in module to 120V AC Outlet. Discon-
nect and reconnect wires from transformer
to AC/DC Converter and from AC/DC Con-
verter to spark module.
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Replace spark module assembly.
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Remove and reconnect all output connec-
tions at module and electrodes.
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Remove and reconnect all output connec-
tions at module and electrodes.
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If sparks are observed other than from
burner(s), wire insulation may be damaged.
Replace wires.
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Use paper towel to remove moisture.
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Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
C H A R B R O I L. C O M