INFRARED BURNER
INFRARED BURNER
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Burner not lighting properly; or poor burner flame
appearance; or burner flame not orange.
1.
Orifice incorrect size or dirty.
2.
Incorrect gas pressure.
3.
Incorrect gas type.
4.
Orifice misaligned in venturi.
5.
Appliance not venting properly.
6.
Burner malfunction.
Burner not lighting properly due to clogged ports.
1.
Griddle with Infrared burner is mounted too close to
a fryer or charbroiler and the grease laden air is
causing burner ports to clog. If burner ports are
found to be clogged, install a replacement burner.
NOTE:
Grease laden air is detrimental to the life of
the Infrared burner. If a technician sees a griddle
with Infrared burner mounted in a location close to
a fryer or charbroiler, please recommend to the
customer to move the griddle away from the grease
laden air source to prolong the life of the Infrared
burner.
RADIANT BURNER
RADIANT BURNER
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Burner flame too yellow.
1.
Orifice incorrect size or dirty.
2.
Air shutter not adjusted correctly or dirty
3.
Incorrect gas pressure.
4.
Incorrect gas type.
5.
Orifice misaligned in venturi.
6.
Appliance not venting properly.
Low burner flame (all burners).
1.
Gas valve not adjusted properly or low gas pressure.
2.
Incorrect gas type.
Low burner flame (individual burner).
1.
Air mixture incorrect.
Burner flame floats on burner.
1.
Inadequate air supply.
2.
Restricted exhaust flue.
VCCG Series Heavy Duty Gas Griddle - TROUBLESHOOTING
F45533 (1014)
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