Napoleon BIP500RB Manuel D'utilisation page 12

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Troubleshooting
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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.
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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.
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 premium 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.
N415-0522 SEP 25.20