weber 5500 - Manual (Page 45)

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Side Burner Maintenance
ƽWARNING: All gas controls and supply valves
should be in the OFF position.
Check igniter: Remove side burner cover. To remove
side burner cover, remove control knob and screws that
hold cover to bottom. Figure 21. Make sure wire is
connected between igniter and electrode. Check that
igniter lock nut is tight. Figure 22.
Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the
igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.
Adjust igniter electrode. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch
from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 23. Spark should
be a white/blue color, not yellow.
Figure 21
Venturi/Burner
Electrode Igniter wire
Igniter
1/8 to 3/16 inch gap
Figure 22
Figure 23
Problem
Side burner does not light.
Flame is low in HIGH position.
Flame is very yellow in conjunction with
the smell of gas,
OR
Burner makes popping noise in conjunction
with the smell of gas.
Push button ignition does not work.
Check
Is gas supply off? Is the Front
burner on?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper
Guard for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
Does burner light with a match?
Cure
Turn supply on. Light front
burner.
Straighten hose.
Clean Weber Spider Stopper
Guard. (See Section "Annual
Maintenance.")
If match lights burner, check
igniter (see below).
Side Burner Troubleshooting
ƽWARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting
steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be
in the OFF position.