Char-Broil LP Gas Grill - Manual (Page 20)

CAUTION
FACT: Sometimes spiders and other small insects climb into the burner
tubes attached to the burner. 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 gas. Clean burner(s) prior to use after storing, at the
beginning of grilling season or after a period of one month not being used.
NATURAL HAZARD • SPIDERS
Typical spider webs inside burner
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 burner(s).
IF YOU EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING:
STOP!
Immediately turn off gas at LP tank.
Smell gas.
Burner(s) will not light.
A small yellow flame from burner
(should be blue).
Fire coming from around or behind a
control knob.
After a venturi fire you must inspect the hose
and do a “Leak Test” to assure no damage
has occurred to the parts.
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SOLUTION: Wait for grill to cool.
Follow the cleaning instructions for your appropriate grill. Clean burners often.
Spiders and insects don’t care if your grill is brand new or you just cleaned it.
We have found in trying to remove web’s from the burner tubes a 12” pipe
cleaner cleans out the tubes, or water from a hose with a nozzle attached.
Forced water is needed to wash out the web.
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