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1. Rotary igniter is loose.
Battery-operated igniter is loose.
2. No spark is visible at elec-
trodes when rotary igniter is
rotated (or when battery-operat-
ed igniter is actuated – 5040A
models only)
No “zap-zap-zap” is heard when
button on battery-operated ignit-
er is pressed.
3. Mantle electrode is loose so
spark gap varies.
Pull igniter knob off (ref. Figures 12 & 12A in
5040 Series Repair and Replacement
Procedures) and tighten the mounting
screws.
Make sure that the ribbed plastic collar that
holds the battery-operated igniter to the con-
trol console is tight (ref. Figure 13). This will
insure that a grounding tab (not visible) is
making good contact.
The spark may be very difficult to see in day-
light, but should be visible at night.
If mantle section or heater section will not
light using the igniter, check to see if elec-
trode wires are firmly attached to the rear of
the igniter (ref. Figure 14).
Verify that electrode gap is no more than 1/8"
– 3/16" inch from the burner cap.
On battery operated igniters try installing a
new battery. Make sure that the ribbed plastic
collar that holds the battery operated igniter
to the control console is tight (ref. Figure 13
of the 5040A Series Repair and Replacement
Procedures). This will insure that a grounding
tab (not visible) is making good contact.
Replace battery.
Check to see if electrode bracket screw is
loose. If so tighten screw. If ceramic is loose
in bracket, it may be possible to tighten it
using pliers or a vise. If ceramic is cracked,
replace with a new mantle electrode assem-
bly.
No cause for concern exists when
spark is not visible providing mantle
and heater sections light properly.
The mantle section on all models can
be lighted using a match if the igniter
is not working properly.
The heater section on “A” model
Parasol Heaters can be lighted with a
long fireplace match through the pilot
port hole in the burner screen if the
igniter is not working.
If a spark appears anywhere along the
length of the ceramic, this is an indica-
tion that the ceramic is cracked and
should be replaced with a new elec-
trode assembly.
B. ROTARY and BATTERY-OPERATED IGNITERS:
Problem
Solution
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