Char-Broil RED 463250108 - Manual (Page 25)

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Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition)
SECTION I
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned
to ; no noise can
be heard from spark
module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned
to ; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or not
at full strength
Possible Cause
• Battery not installed
properly.
• Dead battery.
• Faulty spark module.
• Output lead
connections not
connected.
• Output lead
connections not
connected.
• Arcing to grill away
from burner(s).
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or
broken “ sparks at crack ”.
• Faulty knob ignition
switches.
Check Procedure
• Check battery orientation.
• Has battery been used
previously?
• If no sparks are generated
with new battery and good
wire connections, module is
faulty.
• Are output connections on
and tight?
• Are output connections on
and tight?
• If possible, observe grill in
dark location. Operate
ignition system and look for
arcing between output wires
and grill frame.
• All sparks present but weak
or at slow rate.
• Has moisture accumulated
on electrode and/or in burner
ports?
• Inspect electrodes for
cracks.
• If all of the other trouble
shooting procedures listed
above did not solve the
problem, it is likely that the
knob ignition switch is faulty.
Prevention/Solution
• Install battery (make sure that “+” and “–”
connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end up
and “–” end down.)
• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.
• Replace spark module assembly.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
module and electrodes.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
module and electrodes.
• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s),
wire insulation may be damaged. Replace wires.
• Replace battery with a new AA-size alkaline battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
• Replace ignition switch/valve assembly.