Ortech RTD User Manual

User’s Guide

Ortech RTD

Temperature Detector

Copyright © Ortech Controls, All Rights Reserved

Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................. 1

What’s In the Box ....................................................................1

Applications............................................................................. 1

How it Works...........................................................................1

Compatible Grills...................................................................... 1

Installation .................................................................................. 2

Removing the Old Temperature Detector...................................2

Installing the Temperature Detector..........................................4

Product Service and Support......................................................... 7

Troubleshooting.......................................................................7

Replacement Parts List............................................................. 8

Contacting Ortech Controls....................................................... 8

Forward

Preface Ortech Controls is a leading supplier of electronic controls for

wood pellet stoves, furnaces, and grills. Founded in 1983
and located in Washington, Ortech has designed and
manufactured controls for American Energy Systems, Lennox
Hearth Products, and Traeger Grills, among others. Working
closely with Joe Traeger, Ortech developed electronic
controls for his revolutionary line of wood pellet grills,
including the original 3-speed and digital controls, and has
shipped more than 100,000 controls for Traeger grills.

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Controls, Inc.

Trademarks Ortech Controls and RealTemp are trademarks of Ortech

Controls, Inc.

Disclaimer Ortech Controls, Inc. makes no representations or

warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Further, information in this document is subject to change
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Product Reference Product Number: 098
Ortech Document Number: 098-72-01-01

Introduction

What’s In the Box

Ortech RTD Temperature Detector
Wiring Harness Tie Wrap
User’s Guide

Applications

The Ortech RTD Temperature Sensor is a plug-compatible

replacement part for any two-wire, 1000 ohm, platinum RTD
temperature detector and is compatible with the entire line
of Traeger wood fired pellet grills.

How it Works

RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors) use a basic

characteristic of metal where electrical resistance changes
with temperature. The detector has a metal film sensor
made of platinum. An electrical current is sent through the
sensor, resistance to the current is measured, and the
temperature at the sensor is calculated.

Compatible Grills

The Ortech RTD is designed to be compatible with all

Traeger and Traeger style grills that support a 48 inch lead
wire for connecting the RTD to the controller.

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