Brinkmann 810-2512-S Owner's Manual page 15

BURNER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:
• Keep the appliance free and clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
• Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris.
• Visually check burner flames for proper operation (see pictorial in "Burner Assembly/Maintenance"
under Proper Care and Maintenance). Spiders or other insects can nest in the burner causing gas
blockage.
• For safe grilling and peak performance of your grill, perform these checks at least twice per year or
after extended periods of storage.
• Be sure to tighten up all hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) at least twice per year.
CAUTION: Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear protective gloves if necessary.
• Remove the cooking grills, heat distribution plates, and burners from inside your grill. Use a brush
with hot water and detergent to remove excess residue. NEVER use a commercial oven cleaner.
Rinse completely with water. Towel dry and replace all components as described in the assembly
instructions.
BURNER ASSEMBLY/MAINTENANCE:
• Although your burners are constructed of stainless steel, they may
corrode as a result of the extreme heat and acids from cooking
foods. Regularly inspect the burners for cracks, abnormal holes,
and other signs of corrosion damage. If found, replace the burner.
• DO NOT block ventilation areas in sides, back or cart
compartment of grill. Burner tubes can become blocked by
spiders and other insects building their nests. Blocked burner
tubes can prevent gas flow to the burners and could result in
a burner tube fire or fire beneath the grill. To clean the Burner
Assembly follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of
burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting the grill.
1. Turn gas off at control knobs and LP cylinder tank valve.
2. Remove cooking grills and heat distribution plates.
3. Remove cotter pin and stud from each burner.
4. Carefully lift each burner up and away from valve openings.
5. Use a narrow bottle brush or a stiff wire bent into a small hook
to run through each burner tube or use compressed air to blow
into burner tube and out the flame ports. Check each port to make
sure air comes out each hole.
CAUTION: Wear eye protection when using compressed air.
6. Use a wire brush to clean the entire outer surface of burner to
remove food residue and dirt.
7. Check burner for damage, if any cracks or holes are
found replace burner.
8. Install burner in grill and carefully orient burners CORRECTLY.
IMPORTANT: Burner opening must slide over valve nozzle.
9. Replace cotter pins to each burner.
Note: Follow the "Gas Leak Testing" section of this manual.
Relight burners to verify proper operation.
10. Replace heat distribution plates and cooking grills.
Cotter Pin
Valve Nozzle
PROPER VALVE TO BURNER ALIGNMENT
Debris
Stud
Burner Opening
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