Thermos 461240504 Product Manual page 24

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem Possible Cause
No sparks appear at • Battery not installed
any electrodes when
ignition button is
pushed; no noise can
be heard from spark • Dead battery.
module.
• Button assembly not
• Faulty spark module.
No sparks appear at • Output lead
any electrodes when
ignition switch is
pushed; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
Sparks are present • Output lead
but not at all
electrodes and/or not
at full strength
• Arcing to grill away
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or
24 • 461240504
Check Procedure
• Check battery orientation.
properly.
• Has battery been used
previously?
• Check to insure threads are
installed properly. properly 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
connections not and tight?
complete.
• Are output connections on
connections not and tight?
complete.
• If possible, observe grill in
from burner(s). 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
broken "sparks at cracks.
crack".
Prevention/Solution
• Install battery (make sure that "+" and "–"
connectors are oriented correctly, with "+" end up
and "–" end down.)
• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.
• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making
sure threads are aligned and engaged fully.
• Replace spark module assembly.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
module and electrodes.
• 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 AA-size alkaline battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.