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CARE & USE/INSTALLATION
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR LYNX SMOKER ...continued
Check the Igniters
Your Lynx Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ uses an electric spark
ignition system.
• Your Sonoma Smoker by Lynx™ can be deactivated by
pressing the POWER ON/OFF switch located on the
left hand side of the smoker.
• The igniter is located inside the smoker by the burner,
look for a spark.
• If it does not spark, call Lynx for service at 888-289-
5969.
Check the regulator
Make sure that the regulator and hose assembly is the
one designed for and supplied with your Lynx smoker and
that it is correctly set up for the type of fuel you are using.
(See INDEX: “Regulator Conversion” for further details.)
The hose and regulator provided by Lynx Grills must be
used if your smoker is set up for use with a liquid propane
gas cylinder. If using hard –piped LP contact Lynx for a free
hard-pipe regulator.
Check that there is no physical pressure being applied
to the regulator attached to the back of the smoker. The
regulator contains a flexible diaphragm and should not be
allowed to touch the smoker body or its surroundings.
Check for obstructions
Ensure that the burner is clean and free from obstructions
Liquid Propane Units:
Is the cylinder almost empty?
Almost empty cylinders may not have sufficient pressure
to run the smoker correctly.
Have the line pressure checked by a qualified technician.
Flow limiting device?
Improper lighting procedure may have activated the liquid
propane cylinder’s flow control device, reducing heat
output.
if this should occur..
Turn the gas tank valve clockwise to off.
Release the pressure to the tank regulator by partially re-
moving the hose connection. You should hear a hiss as the
pressure releases. Reconnect the regulator and SLOWLY
open the tank valve. This will reset the tank flow control.
Bulk Liquid Propane Cylinder Users:
Bulk liquid propane cylinder lines must be properly
regulated.
Ensure that you are using a 4/11 appliance regulator
supplied by Lynx and converted to liquid propane gas.
Also, ensure that you do not have more than one regulator
in line.
Natural Gas Units:
• Supply line
• Ensure that the supply line is at least ¾” inside
diameter or 1” outside diameter.
• Check Line pressure
• Natural gas inlet pressure should be at least 5” W.C.
and manifold pressure not less than 4” W.C.
• Check burner for blockages.
LOW OR INSUFFICIENT HEAT
Proper levelling during installation is critical. A smoker that
is out of level will cause erratic burner combustion and
inefficient, uneven heating. A carpenter’s spirit level
should be used to level the smoker both front-to-back and
side-to-side.
If the low heat problem persists:
• Check the gas supply line sizing requirements.
• Check the gas supply line for kinks or damage.
LIGHTS WILL NOT LIGHT
• Check power
Ensure that the smoker is connected to a live AC power
source, or the GFCI outlet has not been tripped.