OUTDOOR GAS CHARBROILER OPERATION MANUAL
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Burners & carryover
will not turn on
Main gas supply not turned on (Natural
Gas).
Turn on main gas supply.
L.P. tank empty
Replace with fresh tank.
L.P. tank valve closed.
Open valve.
Burners produce
excessive carbon
deposits
Incorrect gas type.
Supply correct type gas.
Incorrect gas pressure
Call local gas supplier.
Incorrect orifices.
Call Bakers Pride
®
authorized service center.
Primary air not adjusted properly.
Adjust air shutter.
Carryover will not
remain lit.
Carryover flame adjusted incorrectly.
Adjust carryover flame.
Draft condition.
Remove draft.
Carryover clogged w/grease or debris.
Clean carryover.
Excessive flare-up
Overload of fatty meat
Maintain adequate water level in water pan.
Broiler does not
seem hot enough
Orifices may be dirty/clogged.
When unit cools, check & clean orifices.
Low gas pressure.
Increase gas pressure to 3.5" W.C. (Nat) or 10" W.C. (L.P.)
Grates &/or radiants
&/or burners &/or
gas valves warp
Usually improper cleaning methods ie;
users cover grate top w/sheet pans &
crank up heat to burn-off debris
Never cover top grates w/sheet pans. This causes the firebox area to overheat excessively.
Not enough gas to
the burners
(L.P. ONLY)
Tank is empty.
Fill tank.
Cylinder is frozen.
If the CBBQ is operated at the full 80k btu output with a 20lb propane cylinder, the cylinder
may not be able to generate enough vapor pressure to support that flow when the cylinder is
less than half full. If there is frost on the bottom of the cylinder and gas flow is restricted,
this can be improved by placing the cylinder in a container of water. The water will help
heat the cylinder and prevent the ice build-up that prevents the needed vapor from forming
inside the cylinder.
Outside temperature is below 50°F.
As the temperature gets below 70 deg. F, the ability to produce the vapor needed to burn
decreases. The lower the temperature, the lower the performance of the grill because of less
vapor available. At temperatures below the 50’s there is just not enough vapor available to
support adequate combustion in these high capacity burners.
Regulator Freezes
(L.P. ONLY)
Water in the liquid propane.
Small amounts of water in liquid propane can form ice crystals in the regulator and prevent
it from working properly. Bakers Pride LP models use a two-stage regulator that reduces,
but does not eliminate this problem.
Drawing liquid propane rather than gas
from a 40# tank.
On a 40# horizontal tank it is possible to have liquid propane in the discharge rather than
propane gas (vapor). This can happen if the tank is overfilled or if it is bounced around
during transportation. A short “J” shaped tube is located inside the tank. This is called a
“dip tube” and it is the point where the propane vapor is taken into the discharge and then
into the regulator. If liquid propane fills this tube it will be drawn into the regulator where
it expands into gas. This will cause frost and ice to build up on the outside of the regulator
and supply hose and will interfere with normal operation. This can cause the excess flow
valve to close and severely restrict the amount of propane gas allowed to pass through the
regulator and hose. If you suspect an overfilled tank, or that there is liquid in the dip tube,
it can be corrected by running the unit with the tank(s) in the upright or vertical position in
front of the CBBQ. Make sure that the tanks are properly secured in the vertical position so
they cannot be knocked over! After the liquid propane in the dip tube has been burned off,
the tank(s) can be returned to their normal position. Be careful when returning the tank(s)
to the horizontal position so that you don’t cause more liquid propane to be “sloshed” into
the dip tube again or it will be necessary to repeat the process again.
Troubleshooting Guide
Summary of Contents for CBBQ Series
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