INSPECTION FOR SPIDERS
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13.
Replace the radiant
plate and dome and
the grill grate.
Spiders, Earwigs, and other insects find the venturi tube and burner of barbeques to be ideal nest
building areas. Webs, or the insects themselves, can block the flow of gas, which may cause
flashback (a fire in the venturi tube). Always inspect these areas prior to operation of the grill.
Inspection Procedure:
1.
Be sure that the
grill is cold.
2.
Be sure that
gas is off.
3.
Open the lid.
4.
Remove the grill
grate by depressing
the grate at the
tabs and turning
the grate clockwise
until it is free of
the holding clips.
5.
Remove the
Radiant Plate
and Dome.
6.
Remove the burner by
unscrewing it counter-
clockwise. Take care not
to damage the igniter
electrode. Inspect the
burner at this time and
clean as required.
7.
Open the
Inspection Panel
on the rear of
the column.
8.
Depress the thumb
clip holding the gas
delivery hose to the
venturi tube and
pull the hose free.
9.
Visually inspect
the venturi tube
for obstructions.
10.
Clean the tube
by running a
small brush or
similar cleaning
item through the
venturi tube
11.
When
the blockage
has been
removed, replace the gas delivery
hose into the venturi tube by
depressing the thumb clip and
inserting the hose until the thumb
clip snaps into place.
12.
Replace
the burner
by screwing
it clockwise
until snug on
to its threaded tube, Once again
being careful not to damage the
igniter electrode. Insure that one
of the two electrode protection caps
is directly above the electrode.
Igniter Electrode
Igniter Electrode and
electrode protection cap
