Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kettle pilot burner does

Low or empty LP-gas tank

Replace with full tank.

not ignite or does not

 

 

Gas supply hose not connected to tank

Connect gas supply hose.

remain ignited

 

 

LP-gas tank shut-off valve closed

Open LP-gas tank shut-off valve.

 

 

 

 

 

Manual gas shut-off valve closed

Open manual gas shut-off valve.

 

 

 

 

Gas lines leaking or disconnected

Check for gas leaks. Connect and tighten

 

 

fittings.

 

 

 

 

Kettle gas safety valve knob not in correct

Turn knob to “PILOT” position and fully

 

position

push in (see Operation manual).

 

 

 

 

Not providing adequate time for thermopile to

See Operation manual.

 

heat up

 

 

 

 

 

Kettle pilot igniter has weak battery

Replace part (see Parts manual).

 

 

 

 

Kettle pilot electrode gap incorrect

Adjust gap (see page 7).

 

 

 

 

Incorrect flame length and/or gas pressure

Adjust flame and pressure (see Repair

 

 

manual).

 

 

 

 

Strong wind blowing flame out

Move ThermoLazerout of strong winds.

 

 

Make sure burner view ports are closed.

 

 

 

 

Burner and/or gas lines plugged

Unplug holes and lines. Isolate all gas reg-

 

 

ulators if clearing line with forced air (see

 

 

page 5).

 

 

 

 

Kettle gas safety valve not functioning cor-

Replace part if it fails diagnostic test (see

 

rectly

page 5).

 

 

 

 

Thermopile not functioning correctly

Replace part if it fails diagnostic test (see

 

 

page 8).

 

 

 

 

Kettle pilot electrode ground wire not correctly

Clean connections and retighten. Replace

 

connected

ground wire if damaged.

 

 

 

 

Kettle pilot electrode lead wire has a short

Replace part (see Parts manual).

 

 

 

 

Kettle pilot igniter not functioning correctly

Replace part (see Parts manual).

 

 

 

 

Kettle burner regulator not functioning cor-

Replace part (see Parts manual).

 

rectly

 

 

 

 

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Graco 258699, 257500 important safety instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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