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CAUTION
NATURAL HAZARD SPIDERS
•FACT: sometimes spiders and other insects climb into the grill tubes attached to
the burners. The spiders spin webs, build nests and lay eggs. The webs or nests can
be very small, but they are very strong and can block the flow of the gas.
•Clean burners prior to use after storing, at the beginning of the grill season or after
a period of one month unused.
•Spider guards are on the air intakes in an effort to reduce this problem, but it will not eliminate it!
An obstruction can result in a “flashback” (a fire in the burner tubes). The grill may still light, but the
obstruction does not allow full gas flow to the burners.
3. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution
Burner(s) will not
light.
•No gas flow.
•Coupling nut and regulator not
fully connected.
•Obstruction of gas flow.
•Disengagement of burner to valve.
•Is grill assembled correctly?
•Check to see if LP tank is empty.
•Turn the coupling nut about one-half to
three quarters additional turn until solid
stop. Tighten by hand only-do not use tools.
•Clear burner tube(s).
•Reengage burner and valve.
•Check steps in assembly instructions.
Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame.
•Out of gas.
•Excess flow valve tripped.
•Check for gas in LP tank.
•Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light
grill. If flames are still low, turn off knobs
and LP tank valve. Disconnect regulator.
Reconnect regulator and leak test. Turn on
LP tank valve, wait 30 seconds and then
light grill.
Flames blow out. •High or gusting winds.
•Low on LP gas.
•Excess flow valve tripped.
•Turn front of grill to face wind or increase
flame height.
•Refill LP tank.
•Refer to ”Sudden drop in gas flow” above.
Flare-up. •Grease buildup.
•Excessive fat in meat.
•Excessive cooking temperature.
•Clean grill.
•Trim fat from meat before grilling.
•Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Persistent grease fire. •Grease trapped by food buildup
around burner system.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP tank.
Leave lid in position and let fire burn out.
•After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
Flashback...
(fire in burner
tube(s)).
•Burner and/or burner tubes are
blocked.
•Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or
burner tubes.