Weber 5500 Side Burner Troubleshooting, Side Burner Maintenance, Flame is low in High position

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Side Burner Troubleshooting

WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position.

Problem

Check

Cure

 

 

 

Side burner does not light.

Is gas supply off? Is the Front burner on?

Turn supply on. Light front burner.

Flame is low in HIGH position.

Is fuel hose bent or kinked?

Straighten hose.

 

 

 

Flame is very yellow in conjunction with the smell of gas,

OR

Burner makes popping noise in conjunction with the smell of gas.

Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper

Clean Weber Spider Stopper

Guard for possible obstructions.

Guard. (See Section "Annual

(Blockage of holes.)

Maintenance.")

Push button ignition does not work.

Does burner light with a match?

If match lights burner, check igniter (see below).

Side Burner Maintenance

WARNING: All gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position.

Check igniter: Remove side burner cover. To remove side burner cover, remove control knob and screws that hold cover to bottom. Figure 21. Make sure wire is connected between igniter and electrode. Check that igniter lock nut is tight. Figure 22.

Venturi/Burner

Igniter wire Electrode

Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.

Adjust igniter electrode. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch

Igniter

Figure 22

from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 23. Spark should

be a white/blue color, not yellow.

 

1/8 to 3/16 inch gap

Figure 21

Figure 23

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Contents Genesis 5500 Series LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents Gas supply testing For Installation in CanadaGeneral Instructions StorageGeneral Specifications for Piping Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck Method Recommended concrete pad requirementsTypical base installation for a wood deck Assembly Check package contentsStep Page Page Check contents of hardware packs Page Assemble base Finish base assemblyLevel the base Assemble the frame Continue frame assemblyComplete frame assembly Check the frame assemblyInsert bottom tubing plugs Secure frame assembly to anchored base Install left end panelInstall three back panels Install side burner locks Install bottom accessory traysAdd cooking box Install manifold bracket Install side burnerCheck that all burner valves are off Connect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supplyPurge air from gas lines Install igniterCheck for gas leaks BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer ServiceSet notched accessory tray in place Install brace panel and right end panelInsert Flavorizer Bars Steam-N-Chips Smoker Install cooking gratesInstall left hand swing table Install right hand swing table Hinge rod View from rear of barbecue Install the lid Install the bottom traySecure the side burner Complete accessory installation Install glass doorsTo Extinguish LightingManual Lighting Lighting the side burner Side burner will only operate when the Front burner is litCooking Drippings and greaseAfter a Period of Nonuse Periodic CleaningTo use the Steam-N-Chips Smoker Using the Steam-N-Chips SmokerAnnual Maintenance General Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper GuardsWeber Spider Stopper Guards Main Burner Cleaning Procedure Main Burner Flame PatternReplacing Main Burners FlameCheck Safety System Crossover Ignition System OperationsCheck for gas leaks Experiencing flare-ups Burner does not light, or flame is low in High positionSide Burner Maintenance Side Burner TroubleshootingProblem Check Cure Side burner does not light Flame is low in High position19-20 22-24 71-72 31 45 46 43 44 51 35 20 39 19 Parts List Final Word Thanks
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