Southbend SGS-48E - Manual (Page 26)

T ROUBLESHOOTING C OUNTER G RIDDLE
P AGE 26 O PERATOR ’ S M ANUAL 1182629 REV 2
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ROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Look for -
Griddle will not heat up – Main gas supply to griddle is “OFF”
– Pilot(s) not lit
– Defective thermostat(s)
– Clogged orifice or burner ports
Burners produce excessive carbon deposits – Incorrect gas type or orifice size
– Incorrect supply pressure
– Incorrect burner air mixer adjustment
– Burner orifice out of alignment with burner
– Incorrect orifices
Pilot produces excessive carbon deposits – Pilot gas not adjusted properly
– Incorrect pilot orifice
Pilot will not stay lit – Pilot not adjusted properly
– Clogged or dirty orifice
– Draft condition
– Improper ventilation system
– Air in gas line
– Valve end of thermocouple corroded or loose
– Pilot shield needs to be moved closer to pilot
– Improper gas pressure
– Incorrect gas supply size (not enough volume)
– Defective thermocouple
Electronic ignition module (on models so equipped) will not
generate a spark – Dead battery in ignition module
– Defective spark module