Pit boss PB820FB User Manual

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MODEL : PB820FB

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PB820FB

WOOD PELLET

GRILL & SMOKER

IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY, RETAIN

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MANUAL MUST

BE READ BEFORE OPERATING!

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Please read the entire manual before installation and use of this electric, pellet fuel burning appliance. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.

Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.

RECIPES		INCLUDED
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SAFETY INFORMATION

MAJOR CAUSES OF APPLIANCE FIRES ARE A RESULT OF POOR MAINTENANCE AND A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE USED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product. This will ensure you receive the most enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your new wood pellet grill. We also advise you retain this manual for future reference.

DANGERS AND WARNINGS

You must contact your local home association, building or fire officials, or authority having jurisdiction, to obtain the necessary permits, permission or information on any installation restrictions, such as any grill being installed on a combustible surface, inspection requirements or even ability to use, in your area.

1.A minimum clearance of 305mm (12 inches) from combustible constructions to the sides of the grill, and 305mm (12 inches) from the back of the grill to combustible constructions must be maintained. Do not use this appliance indoors or in an enclosed, unventilated area. This wood pellet appliance must not be placed under overhead combustible ceiling or overhang. Keep your grill in an area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

Should a grease fire occur, turn the grill off and leave the lid closed until the fire is out. Do not unplug the power cord. Do not throw water on. Do not try to smother the fire. Use of an all-class (class ABC) approved fire extinguisher is valuable to keep on site. If an uncontrolled fire does occur, call the Fire Department.

2.Keep electrical supply cords and the fuel away from heated surfaces. Do not use your grill in the rain or around any water source.

3.After a period of storage, or non-use, check the burn grate for obstructions, the hopper for foreign objects, and any air blockage around the fan intake or rear barrel exhaust holes. Clean before use. Regular care and maintenance is required to prolong the lifespan of your unit. If the grill is stored outside during the rainy season or seasons of high humidity, care should be taken to insure that water does not get into the hopper. When wet or exposed to high humidity, wood pellets will expand greatly, decompose, and may jam the feed system. Always disconnect the power, before performing any service or maintenance.

Do not transport your grill while in use or while the grill is hot. Ensure the fire is completely out and that the grill is completely cool to the touch before moving.

4.It is recommended to use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating the grill. Do not use accessories not specified for use with this appliance. Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable in the storage space area under the barbecue.

5.To prevent fingers, clothing or other objects from coming in contact with the auger feed system, the appliance is equipped with a metal safety screen, mounted to the interior of the hopper. This screen must not be removed unless directed by Customer Service.

This appliance is not recommended for children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are under direct supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety.

6.Parts of the barbecue may be very hot, and serious injury may occur. Keep young children and pets away while in use.

7.Do not enlarge burn grate orifices, igniter holes or burn pots. Failure to follow this warning could lead to a fire hazard and bodily harm and will void your warranty.

8.Product may have sharp edges or points. Contact may result in injury. Handle with care.

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DISPOSAL OF ASHES

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

WOOD PELLET FUEL

This pellet cooking appliance is designed and approved for pelletized, all natural, wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this appliance will void the warranty and safety warning. You must only use all natural wood pellets, designed for burning in pellet barbecue grills. Do not use fuel labelled as having additives.

Do not use lava rock, wood chunks, charcoal, spirit, petrol, gasoline, lighter-fluid or kerosene for lighting or refreshing a fire in your grill. Keep all such substances and liquids well away from appliance when in use.

At this time of printing, there is no industry standard for barbecue wood pellets, although most pellet mills use the same standards to make wood pellets for domestic use. Further information, can be found at www.pelletheat.org or the Pellet Fuel Institute.

Contact Bunnings Australia or Genesis International Corporation Pty Ltd. on the quality of pellets available in your area, and for information on brand quality. As there is no control over the quality of pellets used with the appliance, Dansons Inc. and Genesis International Corporation Pty Ltd. assume no liability caused by the quality of fuel.

CREOSOTE

Creosote, or soot, is a tar-like substance. When burning, it produces black smoke with a residue which is also black in color. Soot or creosote is formed when the appliance is operated incorrectly, such as: incorrect position of the burn grate, blockage of the combustion fan, failure to clean and maintain the burn area, or poor air-to-fuel combustion. It is dangerous to operate this appliance should the flame become dark, sooty, or if the burn pot is overfilled with pellets. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot and uncontrolled fire, similar to a grease fire. Should this happen, turn the unit off, let it cool completely, then inspect for maintenance and cleaning. It commonly accumulates along exhaust areas.

If creosote has formed within the unit; allow the unit to warm up at a low temperature, turn off the appliance, then wipe away any formation with a hand towel. Similar to tar, it is much easier to clean when warm, as it becomes liquid.

CARBON MONOXIDE (“the silent killer”)

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. Carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels can result in headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, confusion, loss of consciousness or death. Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you, your family, or others:

•See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of the appliance. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, is often detected too late.

•Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mother and child during pregnancy, infants, the elderly, smokers, and people with blood or circulatory system problems, such as anemia, or heart disease.

SAFETY LISTING

In accordance with the procedures and specifications by Conformité Européenne (CE), Pit Boss Grills pellet cooking appliances demonstrates compliance through testing to the standards and directives that comply with all safety, health and environmental protection requirements by the EU (European Union) and the European

Economic Area (EEA). This product meets Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC, 2014/30/EU) standards, Low Voltage Directive (LVD, 2014/35/EU) standards, and is Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS, 2011/65/EU, 2015/863) and Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE, 2002/96/EC) compliant.

This product has been assessed and meets requirements imposed or covered by regulations in Australia and

New Zealand and is represented by RCM mark.

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Copyright 2018. All right reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, in any form or by any means without expressed written permission of,

Dansons Inc.

3411 North 5th Avenue, Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ, USA 85013 www.pitboss-grills.com

Pit Boss Grills supplier in Australia and New Zealand:

Genesis International Corporation Pty Ltd.

1/71 Truganina Road Malaga WA 6090

[phone] [e-mail]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Safety Information ...........................................................	2	Care & Maintenance.........................................................	17
	Parts & Specs......................................................................	6	Using Wood Pellet Fuel..................................................	18
	Assembly Preparation......................................................	7	Cooking Guidelines...........................................................	19
	Assembly Instructions		Tips & Techniques............................................................	20
	Mounting Legs To Main Barrel...................................................	7	Troubleshooting	21
	Installing The Bottom Shelf	8
	Securing The Lid Stopper ...........................................................	8	Electrical Wire Diagram..................................................	23
	Assembling The Lid Handle........................................................	8	Replacement Parts
	Placing The Grease Bucket..........................................................	8
	Securing The Chimney.................................................................	9	Grill Replacement Parts ............................................................	24
	Installing The Cooking Components .......................................	9	Hopper Replacement Parts......................................................	25
	Connecting To A Power Source................................................	10	Warranty
	Operating Instructions		Conditions.....................................................................................	25
	Grill Environment.........................................................................	11	Exceptions....................................................................................	26
	Grill Temperature Ranges...........................................................	12	Ordering Replacement Parts....................................................	26
	Understanding The Control Board...........................................	13	Contact Customer Service.........................................................	26
	Understanding The "P" Setting ..............................................	14	Warranty Service ........................................................................	26
	Hopper Priming Procedure.......................................................	15	Accessories Sold Separately	27
	First Use – Grill Burn-Off	15
			Recipes	28
	Preheating.....................................................................................	15
	Automatic Start-Up Procedure................................................	15
	Manual Start-Up Procedure.....................................................	16
	Shutting Off Your Smoker.........................................................	16

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PARTS & SPECS

Part# Description

1 Porcelain-Coated Steel Upper Cooking Rack

2Porcelain-Coated Cast-Iron Cooking Grids (x3)

3Lid Stopper

4Flame Broiler Slider

5Flame Broiler Main Plate

6Chimney Gasket

7Chimney

8Main Barrel / Hopper Assembly

9Lid Handle Bezel (x2)

10 Lid Handle

11 Stationary Leg (x2)

12Leg with Wheel (x2)

13Grease Bucket

14Bottom Shelf

AScrew (x22)

BWasher (x22)

CLocking Washer (x22)

NOTE: Due to ongoing product development, parts are subject to change without notice. Contact Customer Service if parts are missing when assembling the unit.

PB – ELECTRIC REQUIREMENTS

230V, 3.3AMP, 50HZ, 275W, 3-PRONG GROUNDED PLUG

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	MODEL		UNIT ASSEMBLED (WxHxD)	UNIT WEIGHT	COOKING AREA	TEMP. RANGE	DIGITAL FEATURES
					Main - 3,710 cm² / 575 sq. in.		Eight temperature
	PB		1,217mm x 1,276mm x 642mm	64.0 kg		82-260°C	presets, start-up and
		PB820FB			Upper Rack - 1,550 cm² / 243 sq. in.
			/ 47 ” x 50 ” x 25 ⅓”	/ 141.1 lb		/ 180-500°F	cool-down cycles,
					TOTAL - 5,290 cm² / 818 sq. in.
							electric igniter

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ASSEMBLY PREPARATION

Parts are located throughout the shipping carton, including underneath the grill. Inspect the grill, parts, and hardware blister pack after removing from the protective shipping carton. Before assembly of product, review all parts and reference the parts list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble. Shipping damage is not covered under warranty. Contact Bunnings Australia or Genesis International Corporation Pty Ltd. for Customer Service.

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IMPORTANT: To ease installation, using two people is helpful (but not necessary) when assembling this unit.

Tools required for assembly: screwdriver, wrench and level. Tools not included.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: It is advised to read each step entirely before starting assembly on instructions. Do not tighten screws completely until all screws for that step have been installed. Hardware combination involving a locking washer and washer should be installed with the locking washer closest to the head of the screw.

1. MOUNTING THE LEGS TO MAIN BARREL
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Parts Required:

1x Main Barrel (#8)

2x Stationary Leg (#11)

2	x	Leg with Wheel (#12)
16	x	Screw (#A)
16	x	Locking Washer (#C)
16	x	Washer (#B)

Installation:

•Place a piece of cardboard on the floor to prevent scratching the unit.

Lay the main barrel on its side, hopper end pointed upward, on the	A C B
cardboard. Note illustration.

•Mount one leg with wheel axle to the floor end of the main barrel using four screws, locking washers, and washers, through the four pre-drilled holes. Repeat installation for second leg with wheel axle.

NOTE: The two holes on the other leg remain unused.

•Mount one stationary leg to the hopper end of the main barrel using four screws, locking washers, and washers, through the four predrilled holes. Repeat installation for second stationary leg.

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2. INSTALLING THE BOTTOM SHELF
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Parts Required:
1	x	Bottom Shelf (#14)
4	x	Screw (#A)
4	x	Locking Washer (#C)
4	x	Washer (#B)

Installation:

•From underneath, secure the bottom shelf to all each leg using a screw, locking washer, and washer. Ensure the flat surface of the shelf is facing up.

•Once the shelf is secure, carefully lift the grill into an upright position.

3. SECURING THE LID STOPPER
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Parts Required:
1 x Lid Stopper (#3)

Installation:

•Secure the lid stopper onto the top of the main barrel using the preinstalled screw on the top of the main barrel.

4. ASSEMBLING THE LID HANDLE
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Parts Required:

1x Lid Handle (#10)

2x Lid Handle Bezel (#9)

Installation:

•Remove the pre-installed screws from the lid handle. From inside the barrel lid, insert one screw to protrude to the outside. Add a bezel on the screw, then hand-tighten the screw (from the inside) into the lid handle.

•Repeat same installation for other end of lid handle.

5. PLACING THE GREASE BUCKET
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Parts Required:
1 x Grease Bucket (#13)

Installation:

•Place the grease bucket on the spout hook on the end of the main barrel. Ensure it is level to avoid grease spills.

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6. SECURING THE CHIMNEY

Parts Required:

1	x Chimney Gasket (#6)

1x Chimney (#7)

2x Screw (#A)

2	x	Locking Washer (#C)
2	x	Washer (#B)

Installation:

•Locate the chimney opening on the side of the main barrel. From the outside, secure the chimney and chimney gasket to the side panel using two screws, locking washers, and washers. The screw will fasten to the pre-mounted nut on the inside of the barrel.

NOTE: Ensure the chimney cap allows for air to escape.

7. INSTALLING THE COOKING COMPONENTS

Parts Required:

3	x	Cooking Grids (#2)
1	x Upper Cooking Rack (#1)
1	x Flame Broiler Main Plate (#5)
1	x	Flame Broiler Slider (#4)

Installation:

•Insert the flame broiler main plate into the main grill. Rest the flame broiler main plate on the built-in ledge (on the inside right) of the main grill that directs grease towards the grease bucket. Slide the entire piece to the left side, and the two slots on the flame broiler main plate will fit into the rounded ledge above the burn pot. It will sit slightly at a downward angle. Note illustration 7A.

NOTE: If the main plate is on the base of the barrel, it is installed incorrectly.

•Place the flame broiler slider on top of the flame broiler main plate, covering the slotted openings. Ensure the raised tab is on the left, to easily adjust for direct or indirect flame when cooking. Note illustration 7B. Both flame broiler parts are lightly coated with oil to avoid rusting when shipped.

NOTE: When the flame broiler slider is open, and direct flame is used while cooking, do not leave the grill unattended for any period of time.

•Place the cooking grids, side-by-side, on the grid ledge inside the main grill. Place the upper cooking rack on the upper ledge inside the main grill. The cooking rack will lock into place.

•The unit is now completely assembled.

NOTE: To maintain the searing and grilling performance of your cooking grids, regular care and maintenance Is required.

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8. CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE

NOTE: Before plugging your Pit Boss into any electrical outlet, ensure the temperature dial is in the OFF position.

•STANDARD OUTLET

This appliance requires 230 volt, 50hz, 275w, 5 amp service. It must be a 3-prong grounded plug. Ensure grounded end is not broken off before use. The control uses a 5 amp, 120 volt, fast-blow fuse to protect the board from the igniter.

•GFCI OUTLETS

This appliance will work on most GFCI outlets, with a recommended size of 15 amp service. If your GFCI outlet is highly sensitive to power surges, it will likely trip during the start-up phase of operation. During the start-up phase, the igniter draws 200-700 watts of electricity which can be too much power for a GFCI outlet to handle. Each time it trips, it increases in sensitivity. If the GFCI keeps tripping, replace the outlet or change to a non-GFCI outlet.

•ON THE ROAD

Disconnect the igniter from the main wiring harness. Use the manual start-up procedure. A Pit Boss unit can operate using a 12 volt, 100 watt inverter plugged into your automobile outlet. To use the automatic igniter, it is recommended to use a minimum of a 1000 watt inverter.

IMPORTANT: Disconnect unit from power source when not in use.

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FAST-BLOW FUSE, 5 AMP

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