NATURAL HAZARD • SPIDERS
FACT: Sometimes spiders and other small insects climb into the burner tubes attached to the burner. The spiders spin webs, build nests and lay eggs. The webs or nests can be very small, but they are very strong and can block the flow of gas. Clean burner(s) prior to use after storing, at the beginning of grilling season or after a period of one month not being used.
Typical spider webs inside burner
Spider Guards are on the air intakes in an effort to reduce this problem, but it will not eliminate it! An obstruction can result in a "flashback" ( a fire in the burner tubes). The grill may still light, but the obstruction does not allow full gas flow to the burner(s).
IF YOU EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Smell gas.
2. Burner(s) will not light.
3. A small yellow flame from burner (should be blue).
4. Fire coming from around or behind a control knob.
STOP!
Immediately turn off gas at
LP Tank.
SOLUTION: Wait for grill to cool.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the next pages for 
your appropriate grill. Clean burners often. Spiders and 
insects don't care if your grill is brand new or you just 
cleaned it. We have found in trying to remove web's from the
burner tubes a 12" pipe cleaner cleans out the tubes, or water from a hose with a nozzle attached. Forced water is needed to wash out the web.
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