Burner Removal - DCS BGA131 Use And Care Manual

BURNER REMOVAL

Ensure that the gas supply is off, and the knobs are in the "OFF" position. Make sure the Side Burner is
cool before removal.
TO REMOVE BURNER
Remove the burner grate. Grasp the burner, pull it up and slightly to the rear of the unit so that the
venturi tube comes off the brass orifice at the front, and remove.
BURNER CLEANING
Clean the exterior of the burner with a
INSPECT VENTURI
wire brush. Clear any clogged burner
Air Shutter
ports with a straightened paper clip.
Never enlarge the burner ports. Never
use a wooden toothpick as it may
break off and clog the port. Shake out
any debris through the air shutter. Use
a flashlight, as shown, to inspect the
burner inlet to ensure it is not blocked.
If obstructions can be seen, clear them
using a wire coat hanger that has been
Clean with a wire if necessary
straightened out.
ORIFICE CLEANING
FIG.10
With the burner(s) removed, shine a
flashlight into the orifice to ensure that there is no blockage. Use a needle to clear any debris. Remove
the orifice by unscrewing if the blockage cannot be removed and push it out from the inside. Never
enlarge the orifice.
RE-ASSEMBLY
Slide the air shutter opening of the venturi tube over the brass orifice at the front inside of the burner
box, then lower the burner head onto the support channel. Make sure the rectangular projection on
the bottom of the burner drops into the cut-out in the channel. Ensure that the burner is level and
does not rock. It is very important that the venturi tube is properly located on the orifice. Light all the
burner and check for proper flame characteristics.
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