Step 20

Install igniter

Note - The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber and the igniter. This was done to factory test the ignition system.

The igniter lock nut is on the igniter.

Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the key hole in the frame brace. Loosen the igniter lock nut and slide the igniter into the small part of the keyhole. Tighten the igniter lock nut. Figure 24.

Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.

(a)

Frame brace

(b)

Igniter lock nut

Key hole in frame brace

Figure 24

(c)

 

Frame brace

Small part of keyhole in frame brace

Step 21

Purge air from gas lines

You will need: one burner control knob and FlameCheck button.

DANGER

Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while purging. This can cause fire, explosion or serious bodily injury.

It is necessary to bleed the air out of newly installed gas lines. Turn gas supply ON at the source. Put on the FlameCheck button and the front burner control knob. Push the front burner control knob down and turn to HI. Push FlameCheck button down and hold down to bleed the air from lines. When you start to smell gas, release FlameCheck button and turn front burner control knob to OFF. Figure 25.

Figure 25

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