Troubleshooting - Napoleon BIP 500 Instructions Manual

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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.
Humming regulator.
Burners will not cross
light each other.
"Paint" appears to be
peeling inside lid or
hood.
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Troubleshooting

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.
Normal occurrence on hot days.
Dirty or corroded cross light brackets.
Grease build-up on inside surfaces.
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 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.
This is not a defect. It is caused by internal
vibrations in the regulator and does not affect the
performance or safety of the gas grill. Humming
regulators will not be replaced.
Clean or replace as required.
This is not a defect. The finish on the lid and hood
is porcelain, and will not peel. The peeling is
caused by hardened grease, which dries into paint-
like shards, that flake off. Regular cleaning will
prevent this. See cleaning instructions.