INSPECTION FOR SPIDERS
Spiders, Earwigs, and other insects find the venturi tube and burner of barbeques to be ideal nest building areas. Webs, or the insects themselves, can block the flow of gas, which may cause flashback (a fire in the venturi tube). Always inspect these areas prior to operation of the grill.
Inspection Procedure:
Igniter Electrode
1. | Be sure that the | 4. Remove the grill | 5. Remove the | 6. Remove the burner by |
2. | grill is cold. | grate by depressing | Radiant Plate | unscrewing it counter- |
Be sure that | the grate at the | and Dome. | clockwise. Take care not | |
3. | gas is off. | tabs and turning |
| to damage the igniter |
Open the lid. | the grate clockwise |
| electrode. Inspect the | |
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| until it is free of |
| burner at this time and |
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| the holding clips. |
| clean as required. |
7. Open the | 8. Depress the thumb | 9. Visually inspect | 10. Clean the tube |
Inspection Panel | clip holding the gas | the venturi tube | by running a |
on the rear of | delivery hose to the | for obstructions. | small brush or |
the column. | venturi tube and |
| similar cleaning |
| pull the hose free. |
| item through the |
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| venturi tube |
11. When the blockage has been
removed, replace the gas delivery hose into the venturi tube by depressing the thumb clip and inserting the hose until the thumb clip snaps into place.
Igniter Electrode and electrode protection cap
12. Replace the burner by screwing it clockwise
until snug on
to its threaded tube, Once again being careful not to damage the igniter electrode. Insure that one of the two electrode protection caps is directly above the electrode.
13.Replace the radiant plate and dome and the grill grate.
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