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The control valves supply and regulate the gas flow to the
burner. These valves have a spring loaded locking feature and are designed to lock into
place when the valve is in the OFF position. The valve must be depressed by pushing in the
control knob while turning to the ON position. If a problem occurs with the valve lock not
releasing, check that the valve stem extends sufficiently from the control panel and is
allowing full depression of the control knob which releases the locking device.
- Repair parts - Individual repair parts for control valves are not available.
Replacement is necessary if a control valve becomes broken or frozen and replacements for
some models are available individually or may occasionally require replacement as a set.
Valve configuration varies widely between makes and models of gas grills and must be
ordered specifically for your make and model of grill.
- Orifice cleaning - The valve orifice is an integral part of the control valve.
Orifices on the valves will sometimes plug from either insects invading through the
venturi or from debris inside the supply line. Orifices can be removed for cleaning. Use
an orifice cleaning tool or small wire to clear orifice hole. Use caution not to scratch
or damage the orifice hole. Do not operate grill without orifice in place. This poses
an extremely dangerous fire hazard.
- Orifice size - The orifice, in conjunction with the control valve, acts to
regulate and restrict the amount of gas delivered to the burner. The hole size in the
orifice varies by the gas supply pressure and by the BTU rating of the burner. Grills
equipped for LP gas operate at a much higher gas pressure and therefore have a smaller
size orifice.
- Conversion kits - Conversion kits are available for changing the grill gas supply
from propane to natural gas for some brands of grills. Generally included in the kit are
proper sized orifices and a flexible hose and quick connect assembly.
- Knobs - Control knobs vary greatly between grill brands. The variances are the
knob shaft length, clockwise and counter clockwise bezel, and the OFF position. Original
equipment knobs grarantee a proper fit and indication. In addition, universal replacement
knobs are available that can be set up for most brand grills.
NOTE: The information provided is not intended to take the
place of the owners manual that was supplied with your grill. Specific safety,
repair and maintenance information varies between grill models and brands. Always
refer to your owners manual first.
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To help discourage squirrels and other critters from chewing and damaging the gas supply hose from your tank in their search for barbecue drippings, occassionally wipe the hose down with an ammonia and water cleaner.