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Troubleshooting
Problem
Burner will not light using igniter
Burner will not light with match
Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced flame height
Irregular flame pattern, flame does not run the
full length of burner
Flame is yellow or orange
Flame goes out
Flashback (fire in venturi/burner tube(s))
Flame seems to lose heat when burning in cold
weather - temperature below 50ºF
Possible Cause
LP gas tank valve is closed
LP gas tank is low or empty
LP gas leak
Battery needs to be changed
Electrode and burners are wet
Electrode cracked or broken - sparks at crack
Wire loose or disconnected
Wire is shorting (sparking) between igniter and electrode Replacement part(s) may be needed - contact Customer Care at 888.398.8643
Thermocouple is not operating correctly
Bad igniter
No gas flow
LP gas tank is low or empty
LP gas leak
Coupling nut and regulator not fully connected
Obstruction of gas flow
Disengagement of burner to valve
Spider webs or insect nest in burner/venturi tube
Thermocouple is not operating correctly
Burner ports clogged or blocked
Out of gas
Overfilling prevention device may have been activated
Burner ports are clogged or blocked
New burner may have residual manufacturing oils
Spider webs or insect nest in burner/venturi tube
Poor alignment of valve to burner/venturi tube
High or gusting winds
Low on LP gas
Excess flow valve tripped
Thermocouple is not operating correctly
Burner and/or burner/venturi tube is blocked
Ice has built up on the outside of the LP gas tank
because the vaporization process is too slow
For assistance, please visit us at MrBarBQProducts.com or call 1.888.398.8643.
LP Gas Outdoor Fire Pit
Model No. GAD15261SP
Prevention/Cure
Make sure regulator is securely attached to the LP gas tank per "Installing LP
Gas Tank," then turn LP gas tank valve to "OPEN"
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
1.
Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
2.
Wait 5 minutes for gas to clear
3.
Follow "Checking for Leaks" section
Replace the "AA" battery (follow assembly step for inserting battery)
Wipe dry with cloth
Replacement part(s) may be needed - contact Customer Care at 888.398.8643
Reconnect wire or replacement part(s) may be needed - contact Customer Care
at 888.398.8643
1.
Disconnect LP Gas tank per "Disconnect LP Gas Tank" section.
2.
Clean area around thermocouple.
3.
Connect LP gas tank per "Connect LP Gas Tank" section.
4.
Relight per "Lighting" section.
5.
If the outdoor fire pit is still not working, please contact Customer Care at
888.398.8643 for additional assistance.
Replacement part(s) may be needed - contact Customer Care at 888.398.8643
Check if LP gas tank is empty
a.
If empty, exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
b.
If LP gas tank is not empty, refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame height" (see below)
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
1.
Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
2.
Wait 5 minutes for gas to clear
3.
Follow "Checking for Leaks" section
Turn the coupling nut about one-half to three-quarters additional turn until solid
stop. Tighten by hand only - do NOT use tools.
1.
Clear burner/venturi tube
2.
Check for bent or kinked hose
Re-engage burner and valve
Clean burner/venturi tube
1.
Disconnect LP Gas tank per "Disconnect LP Gas Tank" section.
2.
Clean area around thermocouple.
3.
Connect LP gas tank per "Connect LP Gas Tank" section.
4.
Relight per "Lighting" section.
5.
If the outdoor fire pit is still not working, please contact Customer Care at
888.398.8643 for additional assistance.
Clean burner ports
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
1.
Turn control knob to " OFF"
2.
Wait 30 seconds and light outdoor fire pit per "Lighting" section
3.
If flames are still too low, reset the overfilling prevention device:
a.
Turn control knob " OFF"
b.
Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
c.
Disconnect LP gas tank from regulator
d.
Turn control knob to (HIGH)
e.
Wait two minutes
f.
Turn control knob to " OFF"
g.
Reconnect LP gas tank to regulator and leak check connections, being
careful not to fully open valve
h.
Light outdoor fire pit per "Lighting" section
Clean burner ports
Burn outdoor fire pit for 15 minutes and reinspect
Clean burner/venturi tube
Ensure burner/venturi tube is properly engaged with valve
Do not use outdoor fire pit in high winds
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced flame height"
1.
Disconnect LP Gas tank per "Disconnect LP Gas Tank" section.
2.
Clean area around thermocouple.
3.
Connect LP gas tank per "Connect LP Gas Tank" section.
4.
Relight per "Lighting" section.
5.
If the outdoor fire pit is still not working, please contact Customer Care at
888.398.8643 for additional assistance.
Clean burner and/or burner/venturi tube
1.
Turn off per "Turning Off" section
2.
Replace with a spare LP gas tank
3.
Reconnect LP gas tank per "Installing LP Gas Tank" section
4.
Follow "Checking for Leaks" section
5.
Light outdoor fire pit per "Lighting" section
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