Thermos 461240504 manual Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

Problem	Possible Cause	Check Procedure	Prevention/Solution
No sparks appear at	• Battery not installed	• Check battery orientation.	• Install battery (make sure that “+” and “–”
any electrodes when	properly.		connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end up
ignition button is			and “–” end down.)
pushed; no noise can
be heard from spark	• Dead battery.	• Has battery been used	• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.
module.		previously?
	• Button assembly not	• Check to insure threads are	• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making
	installed properly.	properly engaged. Button	sure threads are aligned and engaged fully.
		should travel up and down
		without binding.
	• Faulty spark module.	• If no sparks are generated	• Replace spark module assembly.
		with new battery and good
		wire connections, module is
		faulty.
No sparks appear at	• Output lead	• Are output connections on	• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
any electrodes when	connections not	and tight?	module and electrodes.
ignition switch is	complete.
pushed; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
Sparks are present	• Output lead	• Are output connections on	• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
but not at all	connections not	and tight?	module and electrodes.
electrodes and/or not	complete.
at full strength
	• Arcing to grill away	• If possible, observe grill in	• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s),
	from burner(s).	dark location. Operate	wire insulation may be damaged. Replace wires.
		ignition system and look for
		arcing between output wires
		and grill frame.
	• Weak battery.	• All sparks present but weak	• Replace battery with a new AA-size alkaline battery.
		or at slow rate.
	• Electrodes are wet.	• Has moisture accumulated	• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
		on electrode and/or in burner
		ports?
	• Electrodes cracked or	• Inspect electrodes for	• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
	broken “sparks at	cracks.
	crack”.

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