Owner Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
Burner will not light
and burner tube is clean
Not enough gas flow from
propane tank
Open cylinder valve all the
way
CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Low gas level in propane tank,
or tank is empty
Check gas level in propane tank,
re-fill or exchange tank
Damaged burner
Contact 1-800-864-6194; Model BG10
Hissing or gurgling sounds
coming through gas train
from tank to burner
Water in burner Check burner for moisture, make
sure burner is dry
Damaged hose Perform soapy water test to check
for cracks in hose.
See page 12; Model M5HPR
Gas leak Perform soapy water test to check
all connections - See page 12
Yellow, sooty, irregular flame
Air shutter not adjusted correctly
causing too much gas in mixture
Adjust air shutter on the burner
until flame is blue - See page 14
Blockage in burner Clean and check burner for
spiders, insect nests and debris
Flame has gone out
Low gas level in propane tank,
or tank is empty
Check gas level in propane tank
Too much wind Check wind direction and set
cooker away from windy areas
Blockage in burner Clean and check burner for
spiders, insect nests and debris
Water in burner Check burner for moisture, make
sure burner is dry
Burner lights but the flame
remains very small
Repeated from page 19
Rapid gas flow from propane
tank activates EXCESS FLOW
safety device because regulator
control knob is not in OFF
position
Burner will not light
Repeated from page 19
Blockage in burner from spider webs,
insects, dirt dobbers and debris
Disconnect hose from burner. Clean
and check burner for spiders, insect
nests and debris
Damaged burner
Too much air and not enough
gas
Turn air shutter to almost closed
position, then re-light the burner
Contact 1-800-864-6194;
Model BG10
Do not use this appliance if gas
leaks cannot be stopped and
corrected.
Repeat lighting instructions and be certain
to S-L-O-W-L-Y open cylinder valve one full
turn, then S-L-O-W-L-Y open regulator control
knob to light burner. It may be necessary
to disconnect, then reconnect the regulator
to the cylinder in order to reset the gas flow
system. After doing this, make certain
regulator control knob is turned
counter-clockwise to OFF position.
NOTE: Replacement Parts can be purchased at www.thebayou.com or call 1-800-864-6194.
Model M5HPR Regulator Hose Assembly, Model BG10 Cast Iron Burner
Model BG10