Char-Broil 463270911 manual Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition, Section

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Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

Problem (Ignition)

Possible Cause

Check Procedure

Prevention/Solution

 

 

 

 

SECTION I

• Battery not installed

• Check battery orientation.

• Install battery (make sure that “+” and “–”

No sparks appear at

any electrodes when

properly.

 

connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end up

Electronic Ignition Button

 

 

and “–” end down.)

is pressed; no noise can

• Dead battery.

• Has battery been used

• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.

be heard from spark

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.

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION II

• Output lead

• Are output connections on

• Remove and reconnect all output connections at

No sparks appear at

any electrodes when

connections not

and tight?

module and electrodes.

Electronic Ignition Button

connected.

 

 

is pressed; noise can

 

 

 

be heard from spark

 

 

 

module.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION III

• Output lead

• Are output connections on

• Remove and reconnect all output connections at

Sparks are present

connections not

and tight?

module and electrodes.

but not at all

connected.

 

 

electrodes and/or not

• Arcing to grill away

• If possible, observe grill in

• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s),

at full strength

 

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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Contents Estimated assembly time 30 minutes Date PurchasedTable of Contents This Grill is for Outdoor USE onlyInstallation Safety Precautions California PropositionLP Cylinder Filling USE and CareLP Liquefied Petroleum Gas LP Cylinder Leak Test For your safetyUseDo not household cleaning agents. Damage to gas Turn all grill control knobs to OFF Leak Testing Valves, Hose and RegulatorConnection, do not use this regulator SDo not lean over grill while lighting For Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid Serious InjuryIgnitor Lighting Open lid during lightingSideburner Match Lighting General Grill CleaningSideburner Ignitor Lighting Burner Flame CheckVery Important Burner tubes must reengage valve Cleaning the Burner AssemblyStoring Your Grill Turn gas OFF at control knobs and LP cylinderLimited Warranty Items Manufacturer will not PAY forParts List Key Qty DescriptionParts Diagram Assembly FrontGrill head Regulator hose Upper back panel Now you may fully tighten lower screws on upper back panel Holes on fascia to Attach valve bracket Electrode Rear Wire Flame tamers Grease tray Cylinder screw at rear of cart Troubleshooting Emergencies Possible Cause Prevention/SolutionAUTO-CLEAN Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition SectionWarranty Registration Department Box Columbus, GA