Louisiana Grills LG CHAMPION Assemblage Et Fonctionnement page 27

BURN POT
The burn pot is the pot that the burn grate sits in. It has a solid, sealed bottom along with a slot, to permanently screw the pot
to the barrel bottom as well as two screws to secure it to the barrel end.
The burn pot is also sealed to the barrel end, inside and outside, as well as along the bottom.
The main function of the burn pot is to house the igniter assembly and to channel the fan forced air into the burn grate, thus
there is very little maintenance required. Occasionally you may either vacuum or brush out any ash build-up or burn debris that
has fallen below the burn grate.
It is crucial that the burn is sealed tight to the barrel side wall, tight to the barrel bottom, and is hooked and screwed in place to
ensure proper placement. You can check the air tightness of the burn pot, simply by placing some of the fine fly ash around the
outside of the pot and turn on your fan. The seal is good if the fly ash is not blown away from the burn pot.
STAINLESS STEEL BURN GRATE
The proper maintenance and seating of the burn grate is crucial to proper grill performance.
Periodically check the air holes found on the sides of the burn grate for any blockage or build-ups.
Using a wire brush or flat-head screwdriver, scrape off any build-up or debris. If there is extreme build-up blocking the holes, you
may wish to drill the holes clean.
Using "steel wool" or fine sand paper, wipe down any build-up or burn residue on the slide part of the burn grate. Any residue or
debris will stop the pellets from sliding completely into the burn grate.
When re-installing the grate, confirm the proper seating in the burn pot. The grate is seated straight, igniter hole and igniter line
up and there is little play from side to side in the burn pot.
IGNITER
The 300 watt electric igniter needs very little maintenance. Confirm that the igniter is free of debris or blockage. Use a coat
hanger or skewer to clean any debris out from between the igniter hot rod and the housing.
Check the position of the hot rod, within the igniter tube. The hot rod should be flush or slightly inside, with the angled front end
of the housing. You may have to loosen one (1) of the set of screws holding the hot rod in place.
Check that the four (4) set screws securing the hot rod into the stainless steel casing are snug. DO NOT over-tighten.
GREASE CATCH AREAS AND DRAWERS
Always be sure the grease catch area is clean and free of debris. Not only check the drawer, but check and clean the main catch
air at the end of the flame broiler, as well as the tube leading from there to the drawer.
During the warmer months empty any grease build-up on a more frequent basis to avoid it from going rancid and to avoid any
extra creatures enjoying your grill.
SLOWING DOWN... NOT PUTTING AWAY FOR THE SEASON
We recommend that at least once a month, while your grill is cold, that you should perform not only the above maintenance
procedures, but also include the following.
1. Using a stiff vegetable brush, knock-off any build-up scale in the inside walls of your grill.
2. Using an old paintbrush, brush off any ash build-up found inside the firebox, grate and arched flame broiler.
3. Give your entire grill a good cleaning with a shop vac. when cool to the touch, then a quick wash and rinse.
4. Finally, visually inspect the powder coat or painted finish. Touch up any scratches with the proper touch-up paint.
LG CHAMPION FAN COOLED HOPPER ASSEMBLY
WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER TO YOUR GRILL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE.
Outside the Hopper:
There are a number of very quick checks that should be performed on the OUTSIDE of the hopper assembly:
1. Check and clean any debris from the fan air intake. Eg. Spider webs, tree fluff, etc. Ensure there are no obstructions within
45.72 cm (18 inches) of the fan air intake.
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