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Troubleshooting - Integrated Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition)
Possible Cause
SECTION I
• Battery not installed
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
burner control knobs
are turned to
; no
noise can be heard
• Dead battery.
from spark module.
• Battery cap not
• Faulty spark module.
SECTION II
• Output lead
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
burner control knobs
are turned to
; noise
can be heard from
• Electrode tip not in
spark module.
SECTION III
• Output lead
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or not
• Arcing to grill away
at full strength
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or
Check Procedure
• Check battery orientation.
properly.
• Has battery been used
previously?
• Check to ensure battery cap
installed properly.
is fully engaged.
• If no sparks are generated
with new battery and good
wire connections, module is
faulty.
• Are output connections on
connections not
and tight?
connected.
• Are the electrode tips
proper position.
pointing in the right
direction? Is the gap too big?
• Are output connections on
connections not
and tight?
connected.
• 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 alkaline battery.
• Remove battery cap and reinstall, making sure it
can be fully engaged.
• Replace spark module assembly.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
module and electrodes.
Main Burners:
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward port
hole in burner. The distance should be 1/8" to
3/16". Adjust if necessary.
Sideburner:
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas
port opening on burner. The distance should be
1/8" to 3/16". Adjust if necessary.
•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 alkaline battery.
•Use paper towel to remove moisture.
•Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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