Orifice Assembly - Dickinson SEA-B-QUE LARGE Operator's Manual

Thermometer
Both the Large and Small Sea-B-Que are fitted with a thermometer. If you remove the
thermometer for cleaning or replacement, refer to Diagram E for re-assembly.
Inspect the thermometer to ensure no small white bits of plastic are around the edge, left
over from the protective plastic used in the manufacturing process.
Be aware that bending or damaging the thermometer probe or dropping the Sea-B-Que,
may cause the thermometer to stop working.
Igniter (
Large Only)
The igniter probe should be as close to the holes in the burner as possible. See Diagram
C. For a perfect fit, adjust the probe so that it is 3/16ths"(4.75mm) away from the holes.
Igniters seldom fail but if yours stops working try cleaning the probe. Built up grease
may have coated the probe, preventing the spark. Remove the igniter, clean the bracket
and around the SBQ base, the copper line on the side of the igniter and the screws. Built
up grease may have interrupted the ground.

Orifice Assembly

The orifice assembly is the series of brass fittings that attach to the gas regulator control
and go to the inside of the end of the burner. The orifice has a tiny hole that controls the
maximum amount of fuel into the burner. From time to time salt or other debri may plug
the hole changing the flame and / or the Sea-B-Que will not get hot, and a blocked orifice
may be the reason. Remove and clean with a very small wire like the kind in a (twist tie).
Do not expand the hole or the Sea-b-Que will get too hot.
The Burner
Your Burner bar is made of stainless steel and is the most rugged, longest lasting marine
burner bar around. Salt air, heat and acids in foods however still take their toll on the
burner bar. Try to keep the burner clean and free of obstructions. The venturi may need
adjusting to your liking. When the slots line up the flame will be vibrant blue ( more like
a broiler flame ), and when the slots are closed the flame will be lazy yellow (more like a
burning briquette bbq), or just left in the middle.
Mounting
Important Note: Barbecues get hot and will splash, leak grease, and for
safety reasons it is therefore advisable to mount the unit outboard.