Meco 7710.8.641, 7710S8.641 manual Emergencies, Problem Possible Cause Solution

Emergencies

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Gas leaking from

Damaged hose.

cracked/cut/burned

hose.

Turn off gas at the LP cylinder. Replace valve/hose/regulator before continuing use.

Gas leaking from LP cylinder

Gas leaking from LP cylinder valve

Gas leaking between LP cylinder and regu- lator connection.

Fire coming through control panel

Grease fire or exces- sive flames above cooking surface.

Flashback....

(fire in or around ven- turi tubes.

Mechanical failure due to rust or mishandling.

Failure of valve from mishan- dling or mechanical malfunc- tion.

Improper installation, connec- tion not tight, failure of seal on LP cylinder valve.

Fire in or around venturi tube section of the burner.

Too much grease build-up in burner section.

Clogged or blocked venturi tube.

Replace LP Cylinder

Turn off LP cylinder valve. Return cylinder to gas supplier.

Turn off LP Cylinder valve. Re-install correctly or tighten cou- pling nut. Replace cylinder if seal is damaged. See “Leak Test” and “Connecting Regulator to LP Cylinder” sections.

If you can safely reach the control panel, turn off control knobs then close the LP cylinder valve. Once fire is out and grill has cooled off. Remove burner(s) and inspect for blockage from spi- der webs/nests or rust. See “How To Clean Burners.” section. Replace any damaged parts.

Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Once fire is out and grill has cooled off. Clean residual food particles and excess grease from inside firebox area, grease cup and other surfaces.

If you can safely reach the control panel, turn control knobs to “OFF” then close LP cylinder valve. Clean burner and venturi tubes.“See “How To Clean Burners” Section.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Burners will not light using the ignitor

Burners not assembled correctly

Not pausing long enough before clicking the Ignitor Button

No spark, electrode cracked, broken or loose.

See re-assembly after cleaning in Care and Maintenance.

When lighting the Burner, push-in and turn control panel knob counter-clockwise to the high position. Pause 4 seconds, then Push in Ignitor button several times so that it clicks each time.

1-Make sure all the wires are connected and to the right terminals.

2-If Electronic, check the battery. Make sure it is pushed in the holder.

3-Gas collector tab is bent (making too large or small of a gap between electrode and tab). By hand, bend gas collector tab back within a maximum of 3/16” gap to electrode. (Page 26)

4-Tighten Electrode mounting screws.

5-Replace damaged electrodes.

LP- gas cylinder is empty	Take LP gas cylinder to licensed LP gas supplier to be refilled.
Regulator Coupling nut is not	Tighten coupling nut by hand about one-half to three quarters
fully connected to LP cylinder	additional turn. Do not use tools.

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