Char-Broil 463243812 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 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 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 Date Purchased Product GuideThis Grill is for Outdoor USE only Table of ContentsCalifornia Proposition Installation Safety PrecautionsLP Liquefied Petroleum Gas USE and CareLP Cylinder Filling UL listed Overfill ProtectionUseDo not household cleaning agents. Damage to gas For your safetyLP Cylinder Leak Test Connection, do not use this regulator Leak Testing Valves, Hose and RegulatorTurn all grill control knobs to OFF Ignitor Lighting For Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid Serious InjurySDo not lean over grill while lighting Open lid during lightingSideburner Ignitor Lighting General Grill CleaningSideburner Match Lighting Burner Flame CheckStoring Your Grill Cleaning the Burner AssemblyVery Important Burner tubes must reengage valve Turn gas OFF at control knobs and LP cylinderItems Manufacturer will not PAY for Limited WarrantyKey Qty Description Parts ListNot Pictured Key Qty Description Parts Diagram Rear AssemblyFront 20x1/2 screws, 7mm lock washers,Upper back panel Temperature gauge Control panel Knob bezel Back of the panel Temperature gauge stemShoulder screw Back of main control panel Grease tray opening Wire Pin Flame tamersGrease tray Regulator Emergencies Possible Cause Prevention/Solution TroubleshootingAUTO-CLEAN Section Troubleshooting Electronic IgnitionPage Warranty Registration Department Box Columbus, GA

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