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IGNITER REPLACEMENT
The igniter system on the Magnum appliances’ is an integral part of the wiring system. If the igniter is shorted out, the wiring
must be by-passed for the unit to operate. It is recommended that once a season the igniter is checked for proper operation and
replaced if it does not glow red.
the igniter assembly is threaded so turn counter clockwise to
loosen. You will be able to slide the igniter out the back if the
end of the igniter in the firepot is not deformed. If the igniter
will not slide out the back, you will need to work the igniter
back and forth to dislodge any buildup.
Take the firepot out of the unit to access the igniter end.
When installing the new igniter, hand tighten the igniter and
then apply a slight pressure to secure the threads. Do not
over tighten the igniter assembly.
If you over tighten the igniter assembly it may ruin the igniter.
Crimp on the terminal ends and attach the terminal ends onto
the wiring harness. If you do not have a terminal crimping
tool, you will need to get one from a hardware store.
Igniters are a consumable item and will need to be replaced
periodically.
Do
not attempt to take the igniter out of the unit while the
unit is plugged into power or if the igniter is hot.
Access to the igniter can be
made by opening up the left
side panel. The power must
be disconnected and make
sure that you do not pull on
the wiring when taking out
the circuit board.
The AC model is a little
harder to get to than the DC
Model that is shown here.
Take special care not to cut
Yourself or damage wiring.
Igniter
Wire terminals
Use a couple pliers or needle
nose pliers to take the wire
terminals apart. Be careful
not to pull the wire out of the
terminal ends as they are
tight.
