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TN_Sister_State
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So my lid started to not want to stay open by itself. I found out the hard way with it slamming down shut. When this happened the band slipped down a little and it looks like the install folks from my local hearth and grill shop didnt use the pre drilled holes but instead tried to tighten the bolts down on the ceramic. Is this normal practice when installing or do I have a bigger issue? I have already contacted the shop I bought it from and am trying to get them to send a tech out to look at it. I sent these same pics to them.
Franklin, Tn
LBGE - Cast Iron Grate - Flameboss 300 - BGEtisserie
LBGE - Cast Iron Grate - Flameboss 300 - BGEtisserie
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That little notch in the ceramic is to help get the dome alignment straight. It is supposed to be in the middle of the handle. My guess is that some of the hinge bolts and also the band bolts are not quite tight enough.
NW IA
2 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 22.5 WSM, 1 Smokey Joe
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the bands 10 years ago were pinned to the dome, bge did away with the pins but the ceramic mold still has the holes.
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
ty fishlessman..I was going to let him know that
The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion
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Glenbeulah, WI
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So basically the installers didnt tighten everything up as they should and I just need to go back over everything?Franklin, Tn
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It is recommended that you retighten after the first month.
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TN_Sister_State said:So basically the installers didnt tighten everything up as they should and I just need to go back over everything?
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Are the band bolts properly tightened? If not, the dome may fall out/off and hit the ground.Hood Stars, Wrist Crowns and Obsession Dobs!
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Loosen everything up, you need to move that top band up--- it is way to low-- then retighten. Just like windshield wipers or tires-- the egg needs some maintenance along the way. I got into the routine of tightening every monthColumbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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Thanks everyone. Sounds like my weekend plans are made.Franklin, Tn
LBGE - Cast Iron Grate - Flameboss 300 - BGEtisserie
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