Traeger Bbq150.01 Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
BBQ150.01
RESIDENTIAL PELLET GRILL-SMOKER
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
“TASTE THE DIFFERENCE”
SAFETY NOTICE
Please read this entire manual before assembly, installation of your Traeger Pellet Grill.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even
death. Contact your local building or fire official about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN REQUIR E D CLEARENCES (AIR SPACES)
TO COMBUSTIBLES MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED
ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER! Hazardous voltage is present which can shock, burn or cause death. Disconnect the power cord
before servicing the Grill unless otherwise noted in the Owner’s Manual.
DANGER! Never use or store flammable liquids near the Grill.
DANGER! Never use gasoline or lighter fluid to manually light your Grill. Use ONLY Alcohol Gel for this
procedure AND according to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING! When operating this Grill, maintain a MINIMUM distance of 12” from the Grill to combustibles.
WARNING! When operating this Grill under overhead combustibles a MINIMUM of 40 inches is required.
WARNING! Assemble and operate this Grill ONLY per the instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
WARNING! This Grill is intended for OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
WARNING! Never use heating fuel pellets in the Grill, due to potential hazardous contaminants and additives that
may be present.
WARNING! Use ONLY TRAEGER BRAND BBQ WOOD PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our
Grills. Traeger wood pellets are rated for 8500 BTU per LBS with an ash content of 2%.
CAUTION! Always store wood pellets in a dry location, away from heat-producing appliances and other fuel
containers.
CAUTION! Keep the Grill clean – See the cleaning Instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
CAUTION! Do not use accessories not specified for use with this Grill.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, Model BBQ150.01.
With proper set-up, operation, and maintenance, this grill will provide you with delicious
food and years of cooking enjoyment.
The BBQ150.01 can also be used as a built-in Grill. Instructi ons for that application are
included.
NOTE: NUMBERS FOLLOWING PART REFER TO THE COMPONENT DIAGRAMS FOUND NEAR THE END OF THIS MANUAL.
When you un-box the Grill, remove all parts from t he box and inside the Grill. Remove any remaining packaging material as well. Make sure you have, and can identify all of the following parts: Qty Item Description Component Diagram Reference Number
(2) Leg Frames (21)
(2) Leg Braces (22)
(2) Chimney Cap Assembli es (104)
(2) Grease Buckets (110)
(2) Locking Casters (23)
(2) Casters (24)
(2) Porcelain Grills (115)
(2) Grease Drain Pans (109)
(2) Heat Baffles (108)
(1) Hardware Kit (246)
You will need to complete the assembly process which includes:
1) Mounting the Leg Frames (21) to the Grill.
2) Attaching the Leg Braces (22).
3) Installing the Casters (23, 24).
4) Mounting the Chimney Cap Assemblies (104).
5) Positioning the Heat Baffles (108) over the Firepot (13).
6) Setting the Grease Drain Pans (109) over the Heat Baffles (108).
7) Placing the Porcelain Grills (115) on the Grill Supports.
8) Hanging the Grease Buckets (110) on the Bucket Hooks.
TOOLS SUPPLIED FOR ASSEMBLY:
(1) 7/16” wrench
(1) Phillips screwdriver
Follow these step by step instructions and you will be cooking in no time!
Record your date of purchase here:_____________________________________________
Record your serial number here:_____________________________________________
SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTI ONS
Steps 1 through 7 below do not apply if you intend to use your Grill in a built-in
application.
MOUNTING THE LEG FRAME ASSEMBLIES AND CASTERS
The assembly process will require two people to complete.
1) With your helper, carefully lay the Grill on its back on a non-abrasive surface.
2) The 2 Leg Frames (21) will mount on each side of the Grill, running front to back.
3) Using the 7/16 Wrench, attach the Leg Frames (21) to the Grill. 2 Hex Head Bolts (26) and 2 Washers (27) are needed for each Leg Frame (21). Do not over tighten.
4) Attach a Leg Brace ( 22) to the Front Legs. Use 4 Phillips-head Screws (25). Do not over tighten.
5) Install the Casters (23, 24). The Locking Casters (24) are to be located on the front of the
Grill (Door Side). Slip a Caster Stem fully into the Leg. Turn the Tensioning Ring at the
bottom of the Caster Stem to tighten, which expands the Compression Bushing and
secures the Caster in the Leg. Repeat this process on the remaining Legs.
6) With your helper, stand the Grill upright.
7) Attach a Leg Brace (22) to the Rear Legs. Use 4 Phillips-head Screws (25) 4. Do not over
tighten.
INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY CAP ASSEMBLIES:
After making sure that the Flue Trim is in place over each Flue Pipe, screw each
Chimney Cap Assembly (104) into the Bracket in the top of the Flue Pipe. Hand tighten.
NOTE: If at this point you are ready to start your Grill, refer to the INITIAL FIRING
INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION TWO of this manual or on a separate sheet in the PELLET
HOPPER before proceeding with further assembly.
POSITIONING THE HEAT BAFFLES:
Position each Heat Baffle (108) directly over a Firepot (13) with the long legs pointing
downward. The notched leg of the Heat Baffle (108) fits over a Burner Assembly (1) and into
the Heat Baffle Support (31) found on the top of each
Burner Assembly (1).
POSITIONING THE GREASE DRAIN PANS:
RECOMMENDATION for ease of clean-up: Line the Grease Drain Pans (109) with heavyduty aluminum foil. Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against the bottom
of the Grease Drain Pans (109).
Position one Grease Drain Pan (109) so that the Short Lip end hooks over the Grease
Drain Pan Support in the center of the Grill between the two Heat Baffles (108).The Long Lip
end should rest in one of the V-Shaped Grease Drains located inside the Grill on the right and
left. The Short Lip end of the second Grease Drain Pan (108) res ts on the fir st in the center of
the Grill with the Long Lip end placed in the V-Shaped Grease Drain on the opposite end of the
Grill.
POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILLS:
Position the Porcelain G r il l s (115) on the Grill Supports that run the length of the cooking area.
HANGING THE GREASE BUCKETS:
Locate the Grease Drain Tubes, extending below the Grill on the right and left ends. Hang a
Grease Bucket (110) on each Bucket Hook.
BBQ150.01 USED AS A BUILT-IN GRILL:
The following diagram s provide you with some help if you choose to use your BBQ150.01 as a
built-in unit. Please note that the bottom of the enclosure must be open to allow access to the
Grill. Support for the Grill on the right and left sides needs to allow clearance for the Grease
Buckets (110).
BBQ150.01 BUILT-IN SPECIFICATIONS
GRILL ENCLOSURE MUST BE OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
(12” MINIMUM CLEARENCE FROM GRILL TO COM BUS TIBLE MATERIALS)
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