Char-Broil LP Gas Grill manual Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition, Section

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

Problem (Ignition)

Possible Cause

Check Procedure

Prevention/Solution

SECTION I
No sparks appear at	• Battery not installed	• Check battery orientation.	• Install battery (make sure that “–” and “+”
any electrodes when	properly.		connectors are oriented correctly, with “–” end up
ignition button is			and “+” end down.)
pushed; no noise can
be heard from spark	• Dead battery.	• Has battery been used	• Replace battery with new AAA-size alkaline battery.
module.		previously?
	• Button assembly not	• Check to ensure button	• Remove button cap assembly and reinstall, making
	installed properly.	assembly is fully engaged.	sure it can be fully engaged.
		Button 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
No sparks appear at	• Output lead	• Are output connections on	• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
any electrodes when	connections not	and tight?	module and electrodes.
ignition switch is	connected.
pushed; noise can be
heard from spark	• Electrode tip not in	• Are the electrode tips	Main Burners:
module.	proper position.	pointing in the right	Traditional Series, QuickSet or QuickSet Traditional:
		direction? Is the gap too big?	• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward tip of
			collector box. The distance should be 1/8” to 1/4”.
			Adjust if necessary.
			Performance and Advantage Series:
			• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward port hole
			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
Sparks are present	• Output lead	• Are output connections on	• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
but not at all	connections not	and tight?	module and electrodes.
electrodes and/or not	connected.
at full strength
	• Arcing to grill away	• If possible, observe grill in	• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s),
	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 AAA-size alkaline
		or at slow rate.	battery.
	• Electrodes are wet.	• Has moisture accumulated
		on electrode and/or in burner	• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
		ports?
	• Electrodes cracked or	• Inspect electrodes for
	broken “sparks at	cracks.	• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
	crack”.

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