Fire Magic 3280 Series Sideburner - Manual (Page 17)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Ignition system
failure
1) Improper air shutter adjustment 1) Adjust air shutters.
2) Ignition wire disconnected 2) Replug wires into generator.
3) Low gas pressure 3) Have gas company check the
operating pressure at the unit.
4) Dead battery 4) Replace battery.
Insuffi cient heat
1) Improper air shutter adjustment 1) Adjust air shutters.
2) Using propane orifi ce for natural gas 2) Change orifi ces.
3) Low gas pressure/fl ame (natural) 3) Have gas company check the
operating pressure at the unit.
4) Low gas pressure/fl ame (propane) 4) Refill propane tank, or reset
propane tank safety*: Shut off all
valves (including propane tank) and
follow lighting instructions exactly.
Uneven heating
1) Burner ports partially blocked by debris 1) Remove burners and clean out ports.
2) Small spiders or insects in burner 2) Inspect burners for spider webs or
other debris that may block gas fl ow.
Burner goes out on
LOW
1) Va l v e “ L o w ” s e t t i n g n e e d s
adjustment
1) Light burner on HIGH, immediately
tur n to LOW setting. Remove
knob from valve and using a small
flat screwdriver, slowly turn the
adjustment screw in the stem,
a little at a time (30° to 45°), in
either direction, until the fl ame is
approximately
1 /
4
” in height from
burner ports.
Rotisserie noisy 1) Rotisserie out of balance 1) Adjust counterbalance.
If you have trouble with the unit, please use this list to identify the problem. By trying one or more of the
solutions to the possible cause, you should be able to solve the problem. If this list does not cover your
present problem, or if you have other technical diffi culties with the unit, please contact your local dealer.
Note: *Propane tanks are equipped with a safety shutdown device that may cause low or no gas/fl ame at the
burners if operating and lighting instructions are not followed exactly. If you suspect the propane tank
safety shutoff is in effect, shut off all burner control valves and the propane tank valve. Then read and
follow the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS exactly. Lighting instructions are located in the owner’s manual. If
the problem persists, continue troubleshooting, or contact your local dealer or distributor for assistance.
1) Ignition wire disconnected
2) Low gas pressure
3) Dead battery
1) Replug wires into generator.
3) Replace battery.
2) Have gas company check the
operating pressure at the unit.
1) Using propane orifi ce for natural gas
2) Low gas pressure/fl ame (natural)
1) Change orifi ces.
3) Refi ll propane tank, or reset propane
tank safety*: Shut off all valves
(including propane tank) and follow
lighting instructions exactly.
3) Low gas pressure/fl ame (propane)
2) Have gas company check the
operating pressure at the unit.
1. Remove the ignitor cover by turning it counterclockwise.
Important: Do not
attempt to pull or
turn the rubber cap.
2. Remove batter y for
replacement. The battery
is reinstalled with the
negative (-) end out. 3. After properly inserting the
battery, replace the ignitor cover
by turning the cap clockwise.
WRONG!!
Note: If you have accidentally removed the rubber cap,
follow the instructions below to replace it.
3. Tu r n t h e c a p
over and slide the
inner plastic sleeve
into the cap. 2. Carefully insert
the rubber cap into
the ignitor cover so
it sits behind inner
lip. 1. Pull the rubber
cap and the inner
p l a s t i c s l e e v e
apart.
REPLACING THE IGNITOR BATTERY
TROUBLESHOOTING