Troubleshooting - Napoleon R525SBPK Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Low heat / Low flame
when valve turned to high.
Excessive flare-ups/
uneven heat.
Burners burn with yellow
flame, accompanied by
the smell of gas.
Flames lift away from
burner, accompanied
by the smell of gas, and
possibly difficulties in
lighting.
Rear and Side burners will
not light with the igniter,
but will light with a match.
Main burner will not light
with the igniter, but will
light with a match.
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Possible Causes
For propane - improper lighting
procedure.
For natural gas - undersized
supply line.
For both gases - improper
preheating.
Sear plates installed incorrectly.
Improper preheating.
Excessive grease and ash build
on sear plates and in drip pan.
Possible spider web or other
debris, or improper air shutter
adjustment.
Improper air shutter
adjustment.
Dead battery / or installed
incorrectly.
Loose electrode wire or switch
terminal wires.
Lifting flames on burner.
Jet-fire outlet is dirty or
clogged.
Solution
Ensure lighting procedure is followed
carefully. All gas grill valves must be
in the off position when the tank valve
is turned on. Turn tank on slowly to
allow pressure to equalize. See lighting
instructions.
Pipe must be sized according to
installation code.
Preheat grill with both main burners on
high for 10 to 15 minutes.
Ensure sear plates are installed with the
holes towards the front and the slots on
the bottom. See assembly instructions.
Preheat grill with both main burners on
high for 10 to 15 minutes.
Clean sear plates and drip pan regularly.
Do not line pan with aluminum foil. Refer
to cleaning instructions.
Thoroughly clean burner by removing.
See general maintenance instructions.
Open air shutter slightly according to
combustion air adjustment instructions.
(This must be done by a qualified gas
installer.)
Close air shutter slightly according to
combustion air adjustment instructions.
(This must be done by a qualified gas
installer.)
Replace with premium heavy duty
battery.
Check that electrode wire is firmly
pushed onto the terminal on the back
of the igniter. Check that the lead wires
from the module to the ignition switch (if
equipped) are firmly pushed onto their
respective terminals.
Close air shutter slightly - see previous
problem.
Clean jet-fire outlet with a soft bristle
brush.
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