Burners &
carryover will
not turn on
Burners
produce
excessive
carbon
deposits
Carryover will
not remain lit.
Excessive
flare-up
Broiler does
not seem hot
enough
Grates &/or
radiants &/or
burners &/or
gas valves
warp
Not enough
gas to the
burners (L.P.
ONLY)
Regulator
Freezes (L.P.
ONLY)
Main gas supply not
turned on
(Natural Gas).
L.P. tank empty
L.P. tank valve closed.
Incorrect gas type.
Incorrect gas pressure
Incorrect orifices.
Primary air not
adjusted properly.
Carryover flame
adjusted incorrectly.
Draft condition.
Carryover clogged
w/grease or debris.
Overload of fatty meat
Orifices may be
dirty/clogged.
Low gas pressure.
Usually improper
cleaning methods ie;
users cover grate top
w/sheet pans & crank
up heat to burn-off
debris
Tank is empty.
Cylinder is frozen.
Outside temperature
is below 50°F.
Water in the liquid
propane.
Drawing liquid
propane rather than
gas from a 40# tank.
Turn on main gas supply.
Replace with fresh tank.
Open valve.
Supply correct type gas.
Call local gas supplier.
Call Bakers Pride authorized service center.
Adjust air shutter.
Adjust carryover flame.
Remove draft.
Clean carryover.
Maintain adequate water level in water pan.
When unit cools, check & clean orifices.
Increase gas pressure to 3.5" W.C. (Nat) or 10" W.C. (L.P.)
Never cover top grates w/sheet pans. This causes the firebox area to
overheat excessively.
Fill tank.
If the CBBQ is operated at the full 80k btu output with a 20 lb 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.
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.
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.
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.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
C. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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