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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
LP gas bottle is empty
Replace with full gas bottle
Faulty regulator
Have regulator checked or replaced
Obstructions
in
burners Clean
burners
Obstructions in gas jets
or gas hose
Clean jets and gas hose
Electrode wire is loose or
disconnected on elec-
trode or ignition unit
Reconnect
wire
Electrode or wire is dam-
aged
Change electrode and wire
Faulty integral ignitor
Change ignitor
Incorrect electrode gap/
Bent collector box
The gas collector box around the electrode needs to
be in line with the burner with a gap of 3 to 4mm be-
tween the end of the electrode and the tag on the end
of the collector box. Realign the collector box as re-
quired.
Burner will not
light with a match
LP gas bottle is empty
Replace with full gas bottle
Faulty regulator
Have regulator checked or replaced
Obstructions
in
burners Clean
burners
Obstructions in gas jets
or gas hose
Clean jets and gas hose
Low flame or
flashback (fire
In
burner tube - a
hissing or
roarIng noise may
be heard)
LP gas bottle too small
Use larger gas bottle
Obstructions
in
burners Clean
burners
Obstructions in gas jets
or gas hose
Clean jets and gas hose
Windy conditions
Use BBQ in a more sheltered position
Gas valve knob
difficult
to turn
Integral
ignition
system
jammed
Replace integral ignitor
Gas
valve
jammed
Replace
gas
valve
Burners will not
light
using the
ignition system
