Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
SECTION I
No sparks appear at any electrodes when control knob turned to HI: no noise can
be heard from spark module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear at any electrodes when
control knob turned to HI; noise can be
heard from spark module.
•Battery not installed properly.
•Dead battery.
•Button assembly not installed properly.
•Faulty spark module.
•Output lead connections not connected.
•Check battery orientation.
•Has battery been used previously?
•Check to insure threads are
properly engaged. Button should travel up and down without binding.
•If no sparks are generated with new battery and good wire connections, module is faulty.
•Are output connections
on and tight?
•Install battery (make sure that "+" and
•Replace battery with new
•Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making sure threads are aligned and engaged fully.
•Replace spark module assembly.
•Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and electrodes.
SECTION III
Sparks are present but not at all
electrodes and/or not at full strength
•Output lead connections not connected.
•Eiectricai arc
between output wires and grill frame.
•Are output connections on and tight?
•If possible, observe grill in Dark location.Operate ignition system and look for arcing between output wires and grill frame.
•Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and electrodes.
•If sparks are observed other than from burner(s), wire insulation may be damaged. Replace wires.
• | Weak | battery. | • All sparks present but | ||
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| weak or at stow rate. | |
• | Electrodes | are wet. | • Has moisture | accumulated | |
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| on electrode | and/or in |
• | Eiectrode(s) | cracked | burner ports? |
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| or broken; sparks |
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| appear | where | • Inspect electrodes for | ||
| cracked. |
| cracks. |
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•Replace battery with a new
•Use paper towel to remove moisture.
•Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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