Rotary Ignitor Kit
For JNR/AMCJ/WNK/AMCW/TJK/AMCT
Kit Includes:
- Rotary ignitor
- Wire
- Ignitor box
1-year warranty
Maintaining a Rotary Ignitor System
If you experience an occasional “No-spark-No light” condition here’s a checklist to troubleshoot the problem.
Inspection
A weak spark will arc down around the ceramic insulator
A good spark will spark at the top
WITH GAS OFF, position a mirror in front of the collector box and rotate the ignitor knob several times. Observe the condition of the spark. (Low light conditions are the best for seeing the spark.)
- If there’s a good spark, but the grill won’t light, gas may not be flowing to the burner and into the collector box. The gas orifice or the venturi tube may be blocked. To clean, follow “Flashback” instructions.
- If a weak spark arcs down around the ceramic insulator, the insulator should be cleaned. The insulator has a coating of grease or it is wet. Use an old toothbrush to break up the conductive electric path.
If there is no spark in the collector box
Check Wire Connections
Check the wire connections at the ignitor and electrode under the grill. Lubricating (use WD-40 or equivalent) the star wheel and tension spring of the ignitor will help connection contacts and improve operation.
Check spark
Pull the connector wire from the collector box (see illustration below). Bring wire to bottom or top of the control panel, hold about 1/8″ away and operate the ignitor. Check for spark.
If there is no spark replace the Rotary Ignitor.
If there is a spark the Rotary Ignitor is OK, but Collector Box/Electrode assembly should be replaced (the ceramic insulator could be cracked).
Check Knob
Confirm the quality of the electrical ground at the Rotary Ignitor. Remove the knob, loosen and retighten the mounting screws.
