Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition)
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
ignition button is
pushed; no noise can
be heard from spark
module.
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
ignition switch is
pushed; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or not
at full strength
Possible Cause
• Battery not installed
properly.
• Dead battery.
• Button assembly not
installed properly.
• Faulty spark module.
• Output lead
connections not
connected.
• Electrode tip not in
proper position.
• Output lead
connections not
connected.
• Arcing to grill away
from burner(s).
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or
broken “sparks at
crack”.
Check Procedure
• Check battery orientation.
• Has battery been used
previously?
• Check to ensure button
assembly is fully engaged.
Button should travel up and
down without binding.
• If no sparks are generated
with new battery and good
wire connections, module is
faulty.
• Are output connections on
and tight?
• Are the electrode tips
pointing in the right
direction? Is the gap too big?
• Are output connections on
and tight?
• If possible, observe grill in
dark location. Operate
ignition system and look for
arcing between output wires
and grill frame.
• All sparks present but weak
or at slow rate.
• Has moisture accumulated
on electrode and/or in burner
ports?
• Inspect electrodes for
cracks.
Prevention/Solution
• Install battery (make sure that “–” and “+”
connectors are oriented correctly, with “–” end up
and “+” end down.)
• Replace battery with new AAA-size alkaline battery.
• Remove button cap assembly and reinstall, making
sure it can be fully engaged.
• Replace spark module assembly.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
module and electrodes.
Main Burners:
Traditional Series, QuickSet or QuickSet Traditional:
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward tip of
collector box. The distance should be 1/8” to 1/4”.
Adjust if necessary.
Performance and Advantage Series:
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward port hole
in burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 3/16”.
Adjust if necessary.
Sideburner:
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port
opening on burner. The distance should be 1/8” to
3/16”. Adjust if necessary.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
module and electrodes.
• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s),
wire insulation may be damaged. Replace wires.
• Replace battery with a new AAA-size alkaline
battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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