Char-Broil RED 463250308 - Manual (Page 27)

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.
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