Maintenance Instructions - Napoleon PTSS215 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

It is recommended that this gas grill be thoroughly inspected and serviced annually by a
qualified service person.
Turn off the gas at the source and disconnect unit before servicing. Maintenance should only be done when the grill is cool, to avoid
the possibility of burns. A leak test must be performed annually, and whenever any component of the gas train is replaced.
COMBUSTION AIR ADJUSTMENT - (This must be done by a qualified gas installer.) The air shutter is factory set and should not have to
be adjusted under normal conditions. However, some extreme field conditions may exist that require adjustment. When the air shutter is
adjusted correctly, the flames will be dark blue with light blue tips, and occasional yellow tips.
If the burner is getting too little air, the flames will be lazy yellow, and possibly produce soot. If the burner is getting too much air, the flames will
be lifting erratically from the burner and may cause difficulties when lighting.
1. Loosen air-shutter lock screw, located under the regulator/igniter mount, and open or close air shutter as required. The normal setting for the
tube burner is 1/8".
2. Light burner and set to high. Visually inspect burner flames. When shutters are set, turn regulator off, tighten locking screw. Be sure the
air shutter does not move when tightening the screw.
3. Infra-red burners have no air adjustment.
TUBE BURNERS - The burner is made from 304 stainless steel, but due to the extreme heat and corrosive environment, surface corrosion will
occur. Use a brass wire brush to remove surface corrosion. Clean any blocked ports using an opened paper clip. Do not enlarge the burner
ports. Spiders and insects are attracted to the smell of propane and natural gas. The burner is equipped with an insect screen in the air
shutter, which will reduce the likelihood of insects building nests inside the burner, but does not entirely eliminate the problem. The nest or web
will cause the burner to burn with a soft yellow or orange flame or cause a fire (flashback) at the air shutter underneath the regulator mount. To
clean the inside of the burner, it must be removed from the gas grill. Remove the cooking grid and sear plate. Remove the screw that attaches
the burner to the side wall. Remove the regulator. Slide the burner to the front and upwards to remove. Use a flexible venturi tube cleaning
brush to clean out the inside of the burner. Shake any loose debris out of the burner, through the gas inlet. Ensure that none of the burner
ports are blocked. Use an opened paperclip to clean any blocked ports. Ensure that the insect screen is clean, and free of any lint or other
debris. Check also that the valve orifice is clean. Do not enlarge the orifice. Re-install the burner in the reverse procedure. Check that the
regulator orifice enters the burner when installing. Replace sear plate and tighten screw to complete installation.
PROTECTION OF INFRA-RED BURNERS - The infra-red burners of your grill are designed to provide a long service life. However, there are
steps you must take to prevent cracking of their ceramic surfaces, which will cause the burners to malfunction. Following are the common
causes of cracks and the steps you must take to avoid them. Damage caused by failure to follow these steps is not covered by your grill
warranty.
1. Impact with Hard Objects - Never allow hard objects to strike the ceramic. Take care when inserting or removing cooking grates and
accessories into or from the grill. If these objects were to fall on the ceramic, it is likely to crack.
2. Water or Other Liquids - Cold liquid contacting a hot surface in substantial amounts can cause the surface to break. Do not throw water into
the grill to douse a flame. Also if the ceramic or interior of a burner becomes wet while not in use, later operation of the burner can create
steam, which may produce enough pressure to crack the ceramic. In addition, repeated soaking of the ceramic will cause it to swell and
expand. This expansion will cause undue pressure on the ceramic and therefore it may crack and crumble.
i) Never throw water into the grill to control flare-ups
ii) Do not attempt to operate the infra-red burners in open air while raining.
iii) If you find standing water in your grill (because of exposure to rainfall, sprinklers etc.), inspect ceramic for evidence of possible
watersoaking. If ceramic appears to be wet, remove the burner from the grill. Turn upside down to drain the excess water. Bring
indoors and allow to dry thoroughly.
3. Impaired Ventilation of Hot Air From the Grill - In order for the burners to function properly, hot air must have a way to escape the grill. If the
hot air is not allowed to escape, the burners may become deprived of oxygen, causing them to back flash. If this occurs repeatedly, the ceramic
may crack. Do not cover more than 75% of the cooking surface with solid metal (ie. griddle or large pan).
4. Burn Off - Do not clean the ceramic tile with a wire brush. If debris is collecting on your burner, simply light the burner and operate on
high for 5 minutes with the lid open, allowing debris to burn off.
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LIGHT BLUE
YELLOW TIPPING
DARK BLUE
BURNER
BURNER PORT
APPROXIMATELY1/2"