B. ROTARY and BATTERY-OPERATED IGNITERS:
Problem | Solution | Comments |
1.Rotary igniter is loose.
Pull igniter knob off (ref. Figures 12 & 12A in 5040 Series Repair and Replacement Procedures) and tighten the mounting screws.
Make sure that the ribbed plastic collar that holds the
2.No spark is visible at elec- trodes when rotary igniter is rotated (or when
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3.Mantle electrode is loose so spark gap varies.
The spark may be very difficult to see in day- light, but should be visible at night.
If mantle section or heater section will not light using the igniter, check to see if elec- trode wires are firmly attached to the rear of the igniter (ref. Figure 14).
Verify that electrode gap is no more than 1/8"
– 3/16" inch from the burner cap.
On battery operated igniters try installing a new battery. Make sure that the ribbed plastic collar that holds the battery operated igniter to the control console is tight (ref. Figure 13 of the 5040A Series Repair and Replacement Procedures). This will insure that a grounding tab (not visible) is making good contact.
Replace battery.
Check to see if electrode bracket screw is loose. If so tighten screw. If ceramic is loose in bracket, it may be possible to tighten it using pliers or a vise. If ceramic is cracked, replace with a new mantle electrode assem- bly.
No cause for concern exists when spark is not visible providing mantle and heater sections light properly.
The mantle section on all models can be lighted using a match if the igniter is not working properly.
The heater section on “A” model Parasol Heaters can be lighted with a long fireplace match through the pilot port hole in the burner screen if the igniter is not working.
If a spark appears anywhere along the length of the ceramic, this is an indica- tion that the ceramic is cracked and should be replaced with a new elec- trode assembly.
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