INSPECTION FOR SPIDERS
Spiders, Earwigs, and other insects find the venturi tube and burner of barbeques to be ideal nest building areas. Webs, or the insects themselves, can block the flow of gas, which may cause flash- back (a fire in the venturi tube). Always inspect these areas prior to operation of the grill.
Inspection Procedure:
Igniter Electrode
1. | Be sure that the | 4. Remove the grill | 5. Remove the | 6. Remove the burner by |
2. | grill is cold. | grate by depressing | Radiant Plate | unscrewing it counter- |
Be sure that | the grate at the | and Dome. | clockwise. Take care not | |
3. | gas is off. | tabs and turning |
| to damage the igniter |
Open the lid. | the grate clockwise |
| electrode. Inspect the | |
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| until it is free of |
| burner at this time and |
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| the holding clips. |
| clean as required. |
B
A
7. Open the | 8. Align the slot in | 9. Visually inspect |
Inspection Panel | the oriface (A) to | the venturi tube |
on the rear of | the detent in the | for obstructions. |
the column. | venturi tube (B). |
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| Slide the hose free. |
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10.Clean the tube by running a small brush or similar cleaning item through the venturi tube
B
A
11. When the blockage has been
removed, align the slot in the ori- face (A) to the detent in the ven- turi tube (B). Insert the hose and rotate the orifice so that the slot faces outward.
Igniter Electrode and
burner ground strap
12. Replace the burner by screwing it clockwise
until snug on
to its threaded tube, Once again being careful not to damage the
igniter electrode. Insure that one of the two burner ground straps
is directly above the electrode.
13.Replace the radiant plate and dome and the grill grate.
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