CAUTION:Spidersand smallinsectsocca- sionallyspin websor make nestsin the grill BurnerTubesduringtransitandwarehousing. Thesewebscan leadto a gas flow obstruc- tion whichcouldresultin a fire in and
aroundthe BurnerTubes.This typeof fire is knownas a "FLASHBACK"andcan cause
seriousdamageto your gdll and createan unsafeoperatingconditionfor the user.
To reducethe chanceof "FLASHBACK",you mustcleanthe burnertubesbeforeassem-
blingyourgrill, and at leastoncea monthin late summeror earlyfall whenspidersare mostactive.Also performthis BurnerTube cleaningprocedureif yourgdll has not been usedfor an extendedperiodof time.
To reducethe chanceof "FLASHBACK"(see CAUTIONat right)cleanthe BurnerTubesand Burnersbeforefully assemblingyour gdll. Re- movethe CotterPin from the rear undersideof
eachBurnerusinga pair of long nosepliers. Carefullylift eachBurnerup and awayfrom the GasValveOrifice,then referto Figure 1 and performone of thesethree cleaningmethods:
. Bend a stiff wire, (a lightweight coat hanger works well) into a small hook as shown below. Run the hook through the Burner Tube and inside the Burner several times to remove any debds.
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. Use a bottle brush with a flexible handle. Run the brush through the Burner Tube and
inside the Burner several times, removing any debds.
. Use an air hose to force air through each Burner Tube. The forced air should pass
debris or obstructions through the Burner and out the Ports.
Figure 1
SPARK ELECTRODE AS- GAS COLLECTOR BOX
INSERT HOOK HERE
BURNER TUBE | COTTER PIN |
•Long nose pliers can be used to remove Cotter Pin when cleaning the Burners
•Use work gloves to protect your hands
•Wear eye protection
•When you have finished assembling your grill we strongly urge that all Pattern Head Thumb Screws be tightened, either with the supplied Tightening Tool or a #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver.
Tightening Tool
Ref. # P05515102K
/ kWARNING
The location of the Burner Tube with
respect to the Orifice is vital for safe operation. Check to ensure the Orifice is inside the Burner Tube before using your gas gdll. See Fig. 2. If the Burner Tube does not fit over the Valve Odfice, lighting the Burner may cause explosion and/or fire.
Figure 2
GAS VALVE ASSEMBLY
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ORIFICEBURNER TUBE
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