Char-Broil 463270309 manual Troubleshooting Integrated Electronic Ignition, Section

Troubleshooting - Integrated 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
burner control knobs				and “–” end down.)
are turned to	; no	•Dead battery.	•Has battery been used	•Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.
noise can be heard
from spark module.			previously?
		•Battery cap not	•Check to ensure battery cap	•Remove battery cap and reinstall, making sure it
		installed properly.	is fully engaged.	can be fully engaged.
		•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.
burner control knobs		connected.
are turned to	; noise	•Electrode tip not in	•Are the electrode tips	Main Burners:
can be heard from
spark module.		proper position.	pointing in the right	•Tip of electrode should be pointing toward port hole
			direction? Is the gap too big?	in burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 3/16”.
				Adjust if necessary.
				Sideburner:
				•Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port
				opening on burner. The distance should be 1/8” to
				3/16”. Adjust if necessary.
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 AA-size 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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