Camp Chef SmokePro PG24, SmokePro PG24S Instruction Booklet

PELLET GRILL AND SMOKER
WARNING & INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
MODEL NUMBER: PG24 & PG24S

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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.

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0713 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)

PG24-5 (1)

CHIMNEY CAP ASM

PG24-6 (1)

CHIMNEY

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 (7)

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

PG24-20 (1)

BURNER

PG24-21 (1)

HEATING ROD

PG24-22 (1)

AUGER

PG24-23 (1)

AUGER BUSHING

PG24-24 (1)

AUGER MOTOR

PG24-25 (1)

AUGER PIN W/NUT

PG24-26 (1)

BLOWER MOTOR

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

PG24-34 (1)

FEED GASKET

M4.2 X 10 SCREW (4)

PG24-39 (BLACK) (1)

PG24-47 (STAINLESS) OPTIONAL

GRILL LID

PG24-42 (1)

PULLOUT LOCK

PG24-45 (1)

CONTROLLER GASKET

PG24-46 (1)

GUARD PLATE

PG24-49 (1)

AUGER IMPELLER

PG24-48 (1)

POWER CORD

PG24-35 (1)

AUGER FAN BOX ASM

PG24-31 (1)

HOPPER ASM

PARTS LIST

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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

M6 X 15 SCRE

W

M6 NUT

M6 FLAT W

ASHER

M6 LOCK WASHER

CHIMNEY GASKET

M6 NUT

M6 X 76 BOLT

Fig. 2

M6 X 15 SCRE

W

GREASE BUCKET

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

ASH CU

P

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

HEAT DEFLECTOR

DRIP TRAY

HEAT DEFLECTO

R

DRIP TRAY

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

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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

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

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WARMING RACK

COOKING GRAT

E

Fig. 8

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.

FILLING THE AUGER TUBE

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. 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.

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. 12

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.
“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.

Fig. 12

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WARNING

Always start the grill with the lid open.

The lid must be closed after the

start cycle.