Trouble Shooting Guide - Bayou Classic SP10 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR Model #SP10 Cooker
SYMPTOM
Burner lights but the flame
remains very small
Repeated from page 22
Burner will not light
Repeated from page 22
Burner will not light
and burner tube is clean
Yellow, sooty, irregular flame
Hissing or gurgling sounds
coming through regulator hose
assembly from tank to burner
Do not use this appliance if gas
leaks cannot be stopped and
corrected.
Flame has gone out
Model BG10
CAUSE
Rapid gas flow from propane
tank activates EXCESS FLOW
safety device
Blockage in burner from spider
webs, insects, dirt dobbers and
debris
Too much air and not enough
gas
Not enough gas flow from
propane tank
Low gas level in propane tank,
or tank is empty
Faulty burner
Air shutter not adjusted correctly
causing too much gas in mixture
Blockage in burner
Water in burner
Damaged hose
Gas leak
Low gas level in propane tank,
or tank is empty
Too much wind
Blockage in burner
Water in burner
Faulty burner
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Repeat lighting instructions and
be certain to S-L-O-W-L-Y open
cylinder valve one full turn, then
S-L-O-W-L-Y open regulator valve
to light burner
Disconnect hose from burner.
Clean and check burner for
spiders, insect nests and debris
Turn air shutter to almost closed
position, then re-light the burner
Open propane tank valve all
the way
Check gas level in propane tank,
re-fill or exchange tank
Contact 1-800-864-6194;
Model BG10
Adjust air shutter on the burner
until flame is blue - See page 17
Clean and check burner for
spiders, insect nests and debris
Check burner for moisture, make
sure burner is dry
Perform soapy water test to check
for cracks in hose.
See pages 13-14; Model M5HPR-1
Perform soapy water test to check
all connections - See pages 13-14
Check gas level in propane tank
Check wind direction and set
cooker away from windy areas
Clean and check burner for
spiders, insect nests and debris
Check burner for moisture, make
sure burner is dry
Contact 1-800-864-6194;
Model BG10