ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Main Burner
• To clean the gas ports of your main burners use a stiff bristle brush to brush the openings.
• Refer to: Inspection and Cleaning of the Spider/Insect Screens for the removal of the burner tube.
•You can now lift the burner tube out of the burner box and inspect inside with a flashlight.
•Clean the inside of the burners with a wire (a
work). Check and clean the air shutter openings at the ends of the burners.
• Check and clean the valve orifices on the valves. Use a steel bristle brush to clean the outside of the burners. This is to make sure that all burner ports are fully open.
WARNING: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning.
Replacing the Main Burners
1. Your Ducane® gas barbecue must be “OFF” and cool.
2. Turn “OFF” gas at source.
3. Remove the cooking grate and the heat distribution plates, exposing the burner tubes.
4. Remove front panel knobs, bezels and igniter Module for electronic ignition for the burners.
5. Then remove the front panel.
See: Inspection of the Spider/Insect Screens for removal of the burner tube. To reassemble, reverse steps 3 through 5 above.
CAUTION: The burner openings (1) must be positioned properly over the valve orifices (2). Check proper assembly before fastening manifold/front panel in place.
WARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue.
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