Cleaning And Maintenance - Rinnai GT114PHB Assembly Instructions And Operation Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Spiders and small insects can occasionally spin webs or make nests in the burner tubes and
ports. These can lead to gas flow obstruction which could result in poor combustion or, at
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worst, a fire in and around the burner tubes.
• This type of fire is known as 'flash back' and can cause serious damage to your Barbecue and
create an unsafe operating condition for the user.
• Obstructed burner tubes and ports are the most common cause of 'flash back'.
• It is important that burner tubes are inspected and cleaned frequently to prevent 'flash back'.
• Although an obstructed burner tube is not the only cause of 'flash back' it is the most common
cause and frequent inspection and cleaning of the burner tube is necessary.
Burner tube inspection and cleaning should take place especially in late summer or early autumn when spiders and
wasps are most active or when the Barbecue has not been used for an extended period.
Inspection and cleaning procedure is as follows:
1. Turn all burner valves to the full 'OFF' position.
2. Turn the LP gas cylinder valve to the full 'OFF' position.
3. Remove hot plate, grill and warning rack.
4. Remove burners as shown below.
5. Check and clean burner / venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath
the barbecue.
Option 1). Bend a stiff wire or wire coat hanger into a small hook as shown and run the hook through the
burner tube and inside the burner several times to remove debris.
Option 2).Use a bottle brush with a flexible handle and run the brush through the burner tube and inside the
burner several times to remove any debris.
Option 3).Use an air hose to force air through each burner tube. The forced air should pass debris or
obstructions through the burner and out the ports.
6. Clean the outside of the burner tubes by using a mild household detergent and dishwashing brush. To remove
stubborn deposits and wash the inside of the burner tubes, immerse the burner tubes in water mixed with a
small amount of mild household detergent for an extended period of time (for example, overnight).
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Main burner
securing screws x4
(1 each per burner)
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To remove main burner
push towards the back
then lift upwards
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