Bayou Classic DB250 - Manual (Page 29)

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
Burner will not light
and burner tube is clean
Not enough gas flow from
propane tank Open cylinder valve all the
way
CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Low gas level in propane tank,
or tank is empty Check gas level in propane tank,
re-fill or exchange tank
Faulty burner Contact 1-800-864-6194;
Model BG10 or BG12
Hissing or gurgling sounds
coming through gas train
from tank to burner Water in burner Check burner for moisture, make
sure burner is dry
Damaged hose Perform soapy water test to check
for cracks in hose.
See pages 13-14; Model M2HPH
Gas leak Perform soapy water test to check
all connections - See pages 13-14
Yellow, sooty, irregular flame Air shutter not adjusted correctly
causing too much gas in mixture Adjust air shutter on the burner
until flame is blue - See page 17
Blockage in burner Clean and check burner for
spiders, insect nests and debris
Flame has gone out Low gas level in propane tank,
or tank is empty Check gas level in propane tank
Too much wind Check wind direction and set
cooker away from windy areas
Blockage in burner Clean and check burner for
spiders, insect nests and debris
Water in burner Check burner for moisture, make
sure burner is dry
Burner lights but the flame
remains very small
Repeated from page 22 Rapid gas flow from propane
tank activates EXCESS FLOW
safety device Repeat lighting instructions and
be certain to S-L-O-W-L-Y open
cylinder valve one full turn, then
S-L-O-W-L-Y open regulator valve
to light burner
Burner will not light
Repeated from page 22 Blockage in burner from spider
webs, insects, dirt dobbers and
debris Disconnect hose from burner.
Clean and check burner for
spiders, insect nests and debris
Faulty burner
Too much air and not enough
gas Turn air shutter to almost closed
position, then re-light the burner
Contact 1-800-864-6194;
Model BG10 or BG12
Model BG10
Model BG12
Do not use this appliance if gas
leaks cannot be stopped and
corrected.
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