Camp Chef SmokePro PG24DLX Warning & Instruction Booklet

PELLET GRILL AND SMOKER

WARNING & INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

MODEL NUMBER: PG24DLX

PARTS LIST

DANGER

1. Never operate this appliance
unattended.

2. Never operate this appliance within 10
ft (3 m) of any structure, combustible
material or other gas cylinder.

3. Never operate this appliance within 25
ft (7.5 m) of any flammable liquid.

4. If a fire should occur, keep away from
appliance and immediately call your
fire department. Do not attempt to
extinguish an oil or grease fire with
water.

Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire, explosion or burn hazard,
which could cause property damage,
personal injury or death.

WARNING

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

WARNING

• To installer or person assembling this
appliance: Leave this manual with
this appliance for future reference.

• To consumer: Keep this manual with
this appliance for future reference.

Read and follow all warnings and
instructions before assembling and
using this appliance.

DO NOT DISCARD THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CAUTION

Always store wood pellets away from
heat producing appliances and other

food containers. Pellets should be

stored in a dry environment.

PG24-5 (1)

CHIMNEY CAP ASM

PG24-6 (1)

CHIMNEY

1014 PG24-2 PARTS

PG24-1 (1)

WARMING RACK

PG24-2 (1)

COOKING GRATE

PG24-3 (1)

DRIP TRAY

PG24-4 (1)

HEAT DEFLECTOR

M6 X 76 BOLT (1)

PG24-7 (1)

CHIMNEY GASKET

M6 NUT (2)

M6 X 15 BOLT (2)

M6 NUT (2)

M6 LOCK WASHER (2)

M6 FLAT WASHER (2)

PG24-8 (1)

SHELF

M6 X 15 BOLT (5)

PG24-41 (1)

BURNER PULLOUT

PG24-9 (1)

PULLOUT KNOB

PG24-11 (1)

GREASE BUCKET

PG24-12 (2)

RIGHT LEG

M8 X 55 BOLT (8)

M8 NUT (8)

M8 LOCK WASHER (8)

M8 FLAT WASHER (8)

PG24-13 (2)

LEFT LEG

PG24-14 (2)

LEG PLUG

PG24-17 (1)

ASH CUP

PG24-16 (2)

WHEEL

PG24-15 (2)

WHEEL AXLE

M10 FLAT WASHER (2)

M10 ACORN NUT (2)

PG24-18 (1)

HANDLE

M6 X 15 BOLT (2)

PG24-44 (1)

THERMOMETER

PG24-34 (1)

FEED GASKET

PG24-39 (BLACK) (1)

PG24-47 (STAINLESS) OPTIONAL

GRILL LID

PG24-42 (1)

PULLOUT LOCK

PG24-54 (1)

PROBE COVER

PG24-31 (1)

HOPPER ASM

PG24-55 (2)

HANDLE SPACER

WARNING

Wood pellets contain wood dust and other substances known
to the state of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust

generated from wood products or use a dust mask or other
safeguards to avoid inhaling dust generated from wood products.
Wood products emit chemicals known to the State of California to

cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Combustion of wood chips, chunks or pellets like all wood
products, results in the emission of carbon monoxide, soot and
other combustion by-products which are known by the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
This product contains chemicals that are known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

Fig. 1

1. Do NOT leave this appliance unattended while in use. The user
must remain in the immediate area of the product and have a
clear view of the product at all times during operation.

2. Keep children and pets away from burner at all times.

3. The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may
impair your ability to properly assemble or safely operate
this appliance.

4. For OUTDOOR use only. Do NOT use in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area. Do NOT use in or on recreational vehicles
or boats. NEVER use this appliance as a heater.

5. Do not operate appliance under ANY overhead construction.
Keep a minimum clearance of 10 feet (3 m) from the sides,
front and back of appliance to ANY construction. Keep the
area clear of all combustible material and flammable liquids,
including wood, dry plants and grass, brush, paper, and
canvas.

6. This product is not intended for commercial use.

7. Always allow the appliance to cool before covering with the
patio cover.

8. Always cover the appliance, with patio cover (if supplied),
when not in use.

9. Always unplug grill before installing patio cover.

10. Use only on level surface.

11. Make sure burner clean-out is closed before starting the grill.

12. Make sure the grease bucket is in place before starting

the grill.

13. In the event of a fire the dial should be turned to shutdown,

close the lid, and leave it closed until the fire goes out. After
allowing the grill to cool, follow the cleaning instructions
before the next use.

14. Use only food grade hardwood pellets manufactured for use in

pellet grills. Using softwood or heating pellets will void your
warranty.

15. Do not allow the hopper to run out of pellets. Pellets can

be added at any time. The hopper will hold approximately
15 pounds of pellets. The pellet usage will vary greatly
depending on the ambient temperature as well as
cooking temperature.

16. It is recommended that you not store pellets in the hopper for

extended periods as they may absorb moisture from the air
and clog the auger.

17. Keep the lid closed during cooking. The grill is designed

to cook with the lid closed.

18. Note that the cooking temperature displayed on the digital

readout is measured near the cooking surface on the left
side of the grill. The actual temperature inside the cooking
chamber will vary slightly throughout.

19. Do not use accessories not specified for use with appliance.

20. Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or freshen up a
fire in this appliance. Keep all such liquids well away from the
appliance when in use.

21. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
a non combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal. When the ashes
are disposed by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they
should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.

DANGER

Do not work on this grill if it is plugged in. Electric shock may

occur resulting in death or serious injury.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ATTACH THE LEGS

1. Lay the grill on its back.

2. Install each of the 4 legs as shown in Fig 1. Make sure the legs
with wheels are attached to the right side of the grill with the
wheels facing out.

3. Stand the grill upright

4. Tighten all hardware.

ATTACH CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CAP

1. Install chimney to grill as shown in Fig 2. Make sure to install

the gasket between the grill and the chimney.

2. Tighten all hardware.

3. Install M6 x 76 Bolt through chimney cap and secure using Qty
(1) M6 nut. Thread second nut onto bolt leaving approximately

1.5” to the top of the cap. Thread cap assembly down into the
chimney bracket until the lower nut hits the bracket. See Fig 2.

4. The height of the chimney cap can be adjusted for summer and
winter. In the summer the gap should be approximately 1-1/2”.
In the winter the gap should be approximately ½”.

5. Tighten all hardware.

M8 X 45 BOLT

M8 FLAT WASHER

M8 LOCK WASHER

M8 NUT

PARTS LIST

1014 PG24-31 PARTS

PG24-20 (1)

BURNER

PG24-21 (1)

HEATING ROD

PG24-22 (1)

AUGER

PG24-23 (1)

AUGER BUSHING

PG24-24 (1)

AUGER MOTOR WITH IMPELLER

PG24-25 (1)

AUGER PIN W/NUT

PG24-26 (1)

BLOWER MOTOR WITH IMPELLER

PG24-27 (1)

BLOWER IMPELLER

PG24-28 (1)

MEAT PROBE

M4.2 X 10 SCREW (4)

PG24-43 (1)

CONTROLLER

PG24-30 (1)

CONTROLLER KNOB

M4.2 X 10 SCREW (2)

PG24-50 (1)

HOPPER COVER

PG24-32 (BLACK) (1)

PG24-38 (STAINLESS) OPTIONAL

HOPPER LID

PG24-33 (1)

LID ROD

M4.2 X 10 SCREW (4)

PG24-45 (1)

CONTROLLER GASKET

PG24-46 (1)

GUARD PLATE

PG24-49 (1)

AUGER IMPELLER

PG24-48 (1)

POWER CORD

PG24-52 (1)

HOPPER RAKE

PGC24-13 (1)

HOPPER CLEANOUT

M6 X 15 BOLT (2)

PG24-9 (1)

PULLOUT KNOB

PG24-42 (1)

PULLOUT LOCK

M6 NUT (2)

PG24-53 (1)

AUGER GUARD

PG24-35 (1)

AUGER FAN BOX ASM

WARMING RACK AND COOKING GRATE

1. Install the Warming Rack and Cooking Grate as shown in Fig 8.

CLEAN-OUT PORT KNOB

1. Clean-out Port knob must be pushed in when grill is on. Make
sure pullout lock is pushed down and locks the knob to prevent
inadvertent opening of the clean-out port. See Fig 9.

2. Lift pullout lock and pull clean-out port knob to empty ash into

ash cup. See Fig 10

3. See instructions for burner clean-out.

PROBE

1. Plug the Meat Probe into the Probe receptacle on the control
panel. Run the probe and wire through the probe access hole on
the side of the grill. See Fig 11.

2. See instructions for Meat Probe.

BURNER CLEAN-OUT

Before each use the burner should be cleaned out by lifting the
pullout lock and pulling the clean-out port knob on the right side
of the grill to open the burner clean-out. This will allow the ash
from previous use to fall into the cup under the grill. The cup
should be removed and emptied and then reinstalled before
each use.

After cleaning out the burner make sure to close the burner
clean-out by pushing the clean-out port knob in on the right side
of the grill. Make sure to lift the pullout lock and push the
clean-out port knob all the way in and lock in place with the
pullout lock. Every 50 hours of use, remove the grill grates, grease
tray, and heat deflector and clean the inside of the grill. If you
notice a lot of ash blowing around in the grill it is time to vacuum
it out.

WARMING RACK

COOKING GRATE

CLEANOUT PORT KNOB

CLEANOUT PORT KNOB

Fig. 9

CLEANOUT PORT KNOB

Fig. 10

PROBE

PROBE HOLE

Fig. 11

Never Operate the Pellet grill without the
ash cup in place.

Make sure the burner clean-out port is
closed and locked before starting the grill.

Never open the burner clean-out port when
the grill is hot.

DANGER

WARMING RACK

COOKING GRATE

CLEANOUT PORT KNOB

CLEANOUT PORT KNOB

WARMING RACK

COOKING GRAT

E

Fig. 8

M8 X 45 BOLT

M8 FLAT WASHER

M8 LOCK WASHER

M8 NUT

M6 X 15 SCREW

M6 NUT

M6 FLAT WASHER

M6 LOCK WASHER

CHIMNEY GASKET

M6 NUT

M6 X 76 BOLT

Fig. 2

M6 X 15 SCRE

W

GREASE BUCKET

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

A

SH CUP

Fig. 5

INSTALL HANDLE

1. Install the handle as shown in figure 3.

2. Tighten all hardware.

INSTALL SHELF

1. Install shelf as shown in Fig 4.

2. Tighten all hardware

GREASE BUCKET

1. Hang grease bucket from tube as shown in Fig 4.

ASH CUP

1. Install Ash Cup as shown in Fig 5. Never use grill without Ash
Cup in place.

HEAT DEFLECTOR AND DRIP TRAY

1. Install the Heat Deflector and Drip tray as shown in
Fig 6 and Fig 7.

M6 X 15 SCREW

HANDLE SPACER

M6 X 15 SCREW

HEAT DEFLECTOR

DRIP TRA

Y

HEAT DEFLECTO

R

DRIP TRAY

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

“PRERR” - The digital readout will display “PRERR” when the
Probe Temp button is pressed if either the external probe is not
plugged in or there is a problem
with the probe.
“FEED” - The digital readout will display “FEED” if dial is turned
to the feed mode. After 7 minutes the auger will turn off.
“BPASS” - The digital readout will display “BPASS” when the
bypass button is pressed and held in for 3 seconds. See the
setting on Bypass Mode.
“FLAME” - The digital readout will display “FLAME” if the fire is
extinguished.

BREAKING IN THE GRILL

We suggest turning the grill to 350F for ½ hour before cooking on
the grill for the first time. This will burn off any manufacturing
oils and cure the paint. Make sure to follow the instructions for
filling the auger tube before breaking in the grill.

COOKING

Once the auger tube has been properly filled you can begin
cooking by selecting any of the cooking temperatures. The grill
has 13 cook settings. Low Smoke, High Smoke, 175, 200, 225,
250, 275, 300, 325, 350, 375, 400, and High. By selecting any of
these the grill will go into the Startup mode. The digital readout
will display “START” for 8 minutes during the startup cycle.
After the 8 minutes the digital readout will display the internal
temperature of the grill. The dial can be changed at any time
during the startup cycle or the cook cycle between any of the 13
cook settings.

SHUTDOWN
When you are done cooking the dial must be turned to the
Shutdown setting. The digital readout will display “SDOWN”. In
this setting the fan will remain on for 10 minutes to finish burning
any pellets in the burner and cool the grill down. After 10 minutes
the digital readout and auger will turn off. At this point the main
power switch should be switched to off. Before grill can be used,
the power switch must be turned off and back on.

BYPASS MODE

The bypass may be used if there is a power failure, or the grill is
accidentally turned off, or anytime you need to restart the grill
and it is still hot. The bypass mode should only be used if the
grill has been off less than 3-4 minutes. This method is used to
bypass the normal startup mode and get the grill cooking again
quickly. The burner must still be hot enough to ignite new pellets
or this method will not work. In order to initiate the bypass mode
you must first select the cook setting you want. At this point

the digital readout will display “START”. Simply press the green
bypass button in and hold it for 3 seconds. The digital readout
will display “BPASS”. Release the green button and the grill will
go into the cook mode and the digital readout will display the grill
temperature. If the grill fails to ignite using the bypass mode then
restart the grill using the normal startup procedures.

MEAT PROBE
This grill has a built in meat probe to measure the temperature
of the food as it is being cooked. To use this probe insert the wire
through the stainless flap on the side of the firebox. Insert the
probe into the food. Plug the connector into the receptacle on the
front of the control panel. When you press the green probe temp
button on the front of the controller the digital readout will display
the food temperature. Press the button a second time to toggle
the display back to the cooking temperature. If the probe is not
installed correctly or there is an error with the probe the digital
readout will display “PRERR” when the probe temp button is
pressed. When running the probe wire to the food make sure it is
positioned out of direct contact with any open flame or damage
may occur. The digital readout will display a “P” in front of the
number when displaying the meat probe temperature.
Example: “P155F”

CLEANING

Clean grates using a wire grill brush. This should be done with
each use. DO NOT use oven cleaner or abrasive cleaners on the
painted grill surfaces. Use warm soapy water on all painted
surfaces. Clean grease pan, grease trough, and grease drain tube
occasionally. A spatula can be used to scrape excess grease and
a grill brush to brush clean. Do not allow grease to build up on the
grease tray or in the grease trough as this can cause flare-ups
inside the grill. The grease tray can also be lined with aluminum
foil for easier cleanup. Make sure not to obstruct the flow of
grease off of the tray and into the grease trough. Make sure not to
block the airflow to the temperature sensor on the left side of
the grill.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

When wood pellets are burned slowly, they produce tar and other
organic vapors that combine with expelled moisture to form
creosote. The creosote vapors condense in a relatively cook oven
chimney of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the chimney. When ignited, this creosote makes
an extremely hot fire. The chimney should be inspected at least

FILLING THE AUGER TUBE
CAUTION: ONLY USE THE FEED SETTING WHEN HOPPER HAS RAN
OUT OF PELLETS. FEED SETTING IS NOT FOR NORMAL USE.

The first time you use your grill or any time the hopper has ran out
of pellets you will need to fill the auger tube. This simply means
you must fill the auger tube with pellets until pellets reach the
burner. This is done by turning the dial to the FEED position and
then holding in the bypass button for 3 seconds. This will turn the
auger on and the digital readout will display “FEED”. The auger
will remain on for no more than 7 minutes. This is ample time for
the pellets to reach the burner. It is easiest to open the burner
clean-out by pulling the knob on the right side of the grill. Once
you hear pellets dropping into the cup you can close the
clean-out port by pushing the knob on the right side of the grill
and then select your cooking temperature. (Never operate grill
without the ash cup in place). Always make sure the burner
clean-out port is closed by pushing in the knob on the right side of
the grill before selecting any of the cook settings. Never open the
burner clean-out port when the grill is hot.

EMPTYING THE HOPPER

This grill is equipped with a hopper drain to quickly remove the
pellets from the hopper. This can be used to remove pellets if the
grill is being stored for a long time or to remove pellets to change
to a different flavor pellet.
Warning: Never remove the auger guard from the hopper while the
pellet grill is on. Never operate the grill without the auger guard
in place.
Caution: The instructions below must be followed when emptying
the hopper.

1. Unplug the grill from the power source.

2. Hang a bucket or use a box to catch the pellets that will come
out of the tube on the rear of the hopper.

3. Lift the pullout lock on the left side of the hopper and pull the
hopper cleanout knob.

4. Sweep the remaining pellets in the hopper towards the drain
hole using the included rake to reach through the guard.

5. Push in the hopper cleanout knob and lock in place using the
pullout lock.

6. Store the rake in the corner of the hopper as shown in Fig.12.

CONTROLLER EXPLANATION
POWER SWITCH

Used to turn the main power onto the pellet grill. If the dial is on
Shutdown when the power switch is turned on the digital readout
will display “-----“. The dial must be rotated to any of the other
positions before the grill will start. If the power is turned on
with the dial in any other position than Shutdown the grill will
immediately start that function. “O” is Off. “-“ is On. See Fig. 13

DIAL POSITIONS
SHUTDOWN

This setting must be used after each use. Turn the dial to this
setting and the fan will remain on for 10 minutes before turning
off. This setting will burn up any extra pellets in the burner and
cool down the grill. Do not turn the main power switch off when
the grill is hot.
FEED - This setting is used to feed pellets to the burner. It will
be used the first time you use the grill to fill the auger tube and
any time you may inadvertently run the hopper out of pellets. See
instructions on filling the auger tube.
LOW SMOKE - This setting is used for smoking foods at an
average temperature of 160F. This setting will produce large
amounts
of smoke.
HIGH SMOKE - This setting is used for smoking foods at an
average temperature of 220F. This setting will produce large
amounts of smoke.

175F TO 400F - There are 25F increment settings from 175F
to 400F. You can simply select any temperature you want
and the grill will control the temperature within 15F of the
selected temperature.
HIGH - This setting can be used to achieve temperatures up to
500F depending on ambient temperatures.

DISPLAY
“START” - The digital readout will display “START” each time the
dial is changed from the OFF, SHUTDOWN, or FEED settings to any
of the cook settings. The startup cycle is approximately 8 minutes.
During the cook cycle after the start sequence the digital readout
will display the temperature inside of the grill. If the Probe Temp
button has been pressed then it will display the temperature of
the external probe used for measuring meat temperatures.
“SDOWN” - The digital readout will display “SDOWN” when the
dial is turned to the shutdown mode. After 10 minutes the digital
readout and the fan will turn off.
“SENSR” - The digital readout will display “SENSR” if there is an
error with the temperature sensor inside of the grill.

Fig. 12

WARNING

Always start the grill with the lid open.

The lid must be closed after the

start cycle.

RAKE

HOPPER CLEANOUT

Fig. 13