Meco 7110.7.641 manual Troubleshooting Cont’d

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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d)

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Burners will not light

 

LP-Excess flow valve tripped

using the ignitor

 

in regulator.

 

 

Vapor lock in connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obstructions in burners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wet Electrodes and burners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire loose or disconnected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire shorting (sparking

 

 

between ignitor and electrode

 

 

 

Turn control knobs to “off” position and turn LP gas cylinder handle clockwise until it stops. Wait five minutes. Relight LP gas grill. If flame continues to be low, turn off gas at cylinder and grill. Disconnect the regulator from the LP gas cylinder. Reconnect the regulator to the LP gas cylinder. Perform a leak test. Relight grill. This will reset the excess flow valve.

Clean the burners. (See How to Clean the burners in Care and Maintenance.)

Dry electrode with clean cloth. Air dry or use blow dryer.

Reconnect the wire.

Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly (Call the Customer Service Department).

Burners will not light

Burners not assembled

using a match

correctly

 

LP-gas cylinder is empty

 

LP-Excess flow valve tripped

 

in regulator

See re-assembly after cleaning in Care and Maintainance.

Take LP gas cylinder to licensed LP gas supplier to be refilled

Turn control knobs to “off” position and turn LP gas cylinder handle clockwise until it stops. Wait five minutes. Relight LP gas grill. If flame continues to be low, turn off gas at cylinder and grill. Disconnect the regulator from the LP gas cylinder. Reconnect the regulator to the LP gas cylinder. Perform a leak test. Relight grill. This will reset the excess flow valve.

Regulator Coupling nut is not

Tighten coupling nut by hand about one-half to three quarters

fully connected to LP cylinder

turn. Do not use tools.

Obstructions in burners

See How to Clean the Burners in Care and Maintainance.

 

 

Low flame or low

LP-Gas in LP cylinder is low

Check LP gas cylinder. Refill if necessary.

 

heat

 

 

OR Natural Gas supply pressure is low

Excess flow valve tripped in regulator

Turn control knobs to “off” position and turn LP gas cylinder handle clockwise until it stops. Wait five minutes. Relight LP gas grill. If flame continues to be low, turn off gas at cylinder and grill. Disconnect the regulator from the LP gas cylinder. Reconnect the regulator to the LP gas cylinder. Perform a leak test. Relight grill. This will reset the excess flow valve.

Flames blow out

Flare up

Persistent grease fire

Unable to fill LP tank

High or gusting winds

Gas in LP cylinder is low

Excess flow valve tripped

Grease build up

Excessive fat in meat

Grease trapped around burner system

Some dealers have older fill nozzles with worn threads.

Turn front of grill away from wind or increase flame height.

Check LP gas cylinder. Refill if necessary.

See “Low flame” problem above.

Clean grill.

Trim fat from meat before grilling.

Turn control knobs “off” and turn handle of LP cylinder clock- wise until it stops. Open hood carefully and let fire burn out. After the grill cools, remove and clean all parts.

The worn nozzles don’t have enough “bite” to engage the valve. Try another licensed LP dealer.

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Contents LP Gas Grill Assembly and Use Manual Contents Assembly InstructionsParts Illustrations Page LP Cylinder Clip Axle PIN Assemble Hood/Bowl to Cart 23 M4 Wingnut Left Side Right Side Fabric Panel Right Side CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING the GAS Using GASOperating Your LP GAS Grill LP GAS CylinderBefore Using Your GAS Grill Installation CodesSelecting a Location Performing a Leak TestLighting the Grill Using the Ignitor Grill Cooking Manual Lighting the GrillCheck Your Flame Warming Rack Roasting CookingOperating the GAS Grill END of Cooking SessionCare and Maintenance Cleaning the GrillStorage Gas Leaks and Fire Emergencies Troubleshooting Cont’d Important Notice Meco Corporation Limited Warranty Aussie