CLEANING
BLOCKED
BURNER
From time to time insects or spiders may make nests inside the burner
or bumer venturi (Fig.17). These blockages may cause reduced burner
performance ( eg low flame), the burner may not ignite, or a fire inside
the burner may occur (Fig.18). You may also smell leaking gas as it is
resticted from entering the bumer.
Burner
Venturi
CLEANING
A BLOCKED
BURNER
Step I.
Shine a flashlight inside the burner to easily see if there are any
blockages existing.
VENTURI
Burner
(Fig.17)
A fire may occur here if the
burner
or bumer
venturi
blocked, disrupting the correct
flow of gas inside the burner.
(Fig.18)
OR BURNER
VENTURI
step 2.
To clear the blockage use a thin stick such as a chicken skewer to
dislodge and remove any blockage.
Use the flashlight to check again to be sure that all blockages have
been removed.
step 3.
Use a small
venturi mesh to be sure it is also clean and clear of blockages.
is
Step 4.
Check the individual ports of the burner to be sure they are not
blocked. They can be easily cleaned with a wire brush.
non-abrasive
brush
such
as a toothbrush
to clean
the
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