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Broil King Baron 490 igniter

Baron 490 collector ignition often uses 10342-E13-class electrodes on related diagrams. Match dual-tube geometry — not a single-pipe Nexgrill ceramic.

moderate PT1H Baron 490Baron 490S Updated 2026-09-04

Igniter electrode gap at a burner port Ceramic insulator, metal tip aimed at a burner port. Spark gap about the thickness of a nickel. SIDE VIEW · ELECTRODE GAP burner tube ports ceramic lead tip spark gap ≈ nickel ~1.8–2.1 mm to a port Tip aims at a port, not the tube wall. Cracked ceramic = replace.
Fig. — Electrode: ceramic, tip, burner port, ~nickel gap.
Two AA cells in the side-table battery well Underside of the left side table. Two AA batteries, polarity stamped in the well. UNDERSIDE · LEFT SIDE TABLE side table (from below) BATTERY WELL AA − + + AA − Two AA cells. Polarity is stamped in the plastic. Reverse = no click. Corroded springs: dry brush, not oil. Then new alkalines.
Fig. — Battery well under the side table. Two AAs. Match stamped polarity.

Baron 490 dual-tube burners need electrodes aimed at the dual casting, not a single 1” pipe. Related diagrams mention 10342-E13-class leads on several Broil King families — confirm on the Baron 490 exploded view.

Related: Baron 490 tubes, Baron flavorizers.

Procedure

  1. Plate: Baron 490 / 490S.
  2. Tick test.
  3. Quiet dual tube → that electrode.
  4. No tick → battery / box.
  5. Snap, no fire → regulator.
  6. Replace ceramic. Gap to the dual casting.
  7. Test.
  8. Search-only ASIN.

FAQ

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