Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignltion
SECTION
I
No sparks
appear
at
any electrodes
when
Electronic
Ignition
Button is pressed;
no
noise can be heard
from spark module.
SECTION
II
No sparks appear
at
any electrodes
when
Electronic
Ignition
Button is pressed;
noise
can be heard
from
spark module.
• Battery
not installed
properly.
• Dead
battery.
• Button assembly
not
installed
properly.
• Faulty
spark module.
• Output
lead
connections
not
connected.
• Output lead
connections not
connected.
• Arcing
to grill away
from
burner(s).
• Weak
battery.
• Electrodes
are wet.
• Electrodes
cracked
or
broken
"sparks
at
crack".
SECTION
Ill
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes
and!or
not
at full strength
• Check battery
orientation.
Has battery
been used
previously?
Check to insure threads
are
properly
engaged.
Button
should
travel
up and down
without
binding.
If no sparks are generated
with
new battery
and good
wire connections,
module
is
faulty.
• Are output
connections
on
• Install battery
(make
sure that "+"
and "-"
connectors
are oriented
correctly,
with "÷'_ end up
and "-"
end down.)
• Replace battery
with new AA-size
alkaline
battery.
• Unscrew
button
cap assembly
and reinstall,
making
sure threads
are aligned
and engaged
fully.
• Replace
spark module
assembly.
• Remove and reconnect
all output
connections
at
and tight?
module
and electrodes.
• Are output
connections
on
and tight?
If possible,
observe
grill in
dark
location.
Operate
ignition
system and look for
arcing
between
output
wires
and grill frame.
All sparks present
but weak
or at slow rate.
Has moisture
accumulated
on electrode
and/or
in
burner
ports?
Inspect electrodes
for
cracks.
• Remove and reconnect
all output
connections
at
module
and electrodes.
• If sparks are observed
other than from burner(s),
wire insulation
may be damaged.
Replace
wires.
• Replace
battery
with a new AA-size
alkaline
battery.
" Use paper
towel
to remove
moisture.
• Replace cracked
or broken
electrodes.
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