Vermont Casting VC0620P - Manual (Page 25)

IGNITER LIGHTING SYSTEM
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
The Igniter System consists of an igniter unit,
a gas-collector box, one ceramic electrode,
and lead wires. Gas is collected in the metal
collector box located at the burner. When the
igniter knob is turned, an electric spark is
created at the ceramic electrode. The gas is
then ignited by the spark.
To test: Watch the electrode tip inside the gas
collector while activating the igniter. To avoid a
possible shock, do not touch the burner or
metal parts on igniter system while performing
igniter test. A visible spark should jump from
the electrode. The spark gap is set when the
electrode is installed.
If there isn't a spark, check the lead wires
and connections. The igniter wires should be
kept away from the grill bottom. Also check
that the ceramic electrode in the collector box
is not broken.
Sometimes dirt and rust at and around the
electrode can prevent an igniter spark. Clean
them with a degreaser or warm soapy water,
and dry. Remove rust from electrode tip and
metal surfaces by lightly sanding with an
emery cloth or fine-grain sandpaper.
(Read all the steps before beginning.)
STEP 1. Check the burner venturi tubes for
blockage from an insect nest (see,
“CLEANING THE BURNER VENTURI
TUBES”).
STEP 2. Ensure that both of the burner-
control knobs are in the OFF position.
STEP 3.
STEP 4. Go behind the grill and turn on the
fuel supply valve. One counter-clockwise turn
is generally enough to open the valve.
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CAUTION: Do not stand with head or arms
over the grill.
STEP 5. To light using the igniter:
Push in and turn the right burner-control knob
counter-clockwise to the high setting.
STEP 6. Immediately turn the igniter knob
clockwise until you hear it click. Repeat 4 to 5
times if necessary.
The burner should light.
STEP 7. If the burner fails to light properly,
turn the burner control knob off. Also turn off
the L.P. cylinder knob. Wait five minutes before
attempting to light the burner again. This will
allow time for released gas to disperse.
HINT: If the burner does not light after trying
again, turn off burner-control knob, the L.P.
cylinder knob and try match lighting the grill
once the gas has cleared.
Operating the Control Knobs
Gas control knobs PRESS IN and rotate
counterclockwise.
TURN THE IGNITER KNOB CLOCKWISE
UNTIL IT CLICKS. Do NOT turn the igniter
knob counter-clockwise because it will strip the
knob and become unuseable.
Lighting Instructions
OPEN GRILL LID
WARNING: Attempting to light the grill with
the lid down could cause an explosion.