Traeger Can155.02, Can155.03, Can155.04, Can155.05, Can155.06 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

CAN155.02

RESIDENTIAL PELLET GRILL-SMOKER

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!

“TASTE THE DIFFERENCE”

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 REQUIRED 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 your purchase of this Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, Model CAN155.02. With proper set-up, operation and maintenance, the Grill will provide you with delicious food and years of cooking enjoyment.

NOTE: NUMBERS FOLLOWING PART NAMES THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL REFER TO THE COMPONENT DIAGRAM.

When you un-box the Grill, make sure you have, and can identify all of the following parts:

(1)Bag of Nuts, Washers, and Bolts. These are for mounting the Legs (64, 65, 66, 67), Wheels (69) and Handles (13) to the Grill (1).

(1)Main Body (1)

(4) Legs (64, 65, 66, 67) and Axle Rod (68)

(1) Pellet Hopper/Burner (56)

(1) Porcelain Grill (135) Remove for assembly

(1) Heat Baffle (94). Remove from grill for assembly

(1)Grease Drain Pan (97). Remove from grill for assembly

(1)Grease Bucket (112)

(2)Wheels (69)

You will need to complete the assembly which includes:

1) Mounting the Legs (64, 65, 66, 67) onto the Grill Body (1)

2)Mounting the Axle Rod (68) and Wheels (69) to the Wheel Legs (66, 67)

3)Mounting the Pellet Hopper (56) onto the Grill Body (1)

4)Mounting Handles (13) to Door (9) and to right end of Grill (1). Do not over tighten. Damage to the handles could result.

5)Positioning the Heat Baffle (94) over the Firepot (10), and setting the Grease Drain Pan (97) in place.

6)Hanging the Grease Bucket (112) on the Bucket Hook located below the Grease Drain

Tube opening on the right side of the Grill (1).

Follow these step by step instructions and you’ll be cooking in no time!

TOOLS SUPPLIED FOR ASSEMBLY

3/8” / 1/2” combo wrench

7/16” / 1/2” combo wrench

Record your date of purchase here:_____________________________________________

Record your serial number here:_____________________________________________

SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING LEGS AND WHEELS:

1.Insert Leg Left Front (64) onto Grill Frame Assembly (1) so the holes align and insert 2 each 1/4-20 x knob screws (72) into front hole. Insert 1 each 1/4-20 knurled screw (75) onto the side.

2.Insert Leg Left Rear (65) onto Grill Frame Assembly (1) so the holes align and insert 2 each 1/4-20 x knob screws (72) into back hole. Insert 1 each 1/4-20 knurled screw (75) onto the side.

3.Insert Leg Right Front (67) onto Grill Frame Assembly (1) so the holes align and insert 2 each 1/4-20 x knob screws (72) into front hole. Insert 1 each 1/4-20 knurled screw (75) onto the side.

4.Insert Leg Right Rear (66) onto Grill Frame Assembly (1) so the holes align and insert 2 each 1/4-20 x knob screws (72) into back hole. Insert 1 each 1/4-20 knurled screw (75) onto the side.

5.Insert Axle rod (68) into holes provided on both right legs (66, 67). Insert Wheel (69) onto Axle (68) then insert Washer (70) and Nut (71) onto Axle and tighten. Repeat the process on the other side of the Axle (68).

6.Stand the grill up on its legs and then tighten the leg bolts. Do not over tighten the

Screws.

MOUNTING PELLET HOPPER/BURNER:

NOTE: DO NOT remove the white, square Burner Gasket from the Hopper/Burner (56).

1.Locate the RTD plug-in connector coming from the mounted RTD inside the grill frame. Connect this with the mating connector located on the outside of the hopper burner assembly.

2.Remove the four hex bolts (47) and washer (63) from the hopper assembly (56). These will be used to mount the hopper to the grill body.

3.Slide the Hopper/Burner (56) square tube into the square opening located on the left side of the Grill Body (1). Gently push the Hopper/Burner (56) into the Grill Body (1) until the Hopper/Burner (56) is snug against the end of the Grill Body (1).

4.Align the bolt holes in the Grill Body (1) with the Nutzerts in the Hopper/Burner (56).

5.Install a Flat Washer (63) on each of the four Hex Head Bolts (47). From the inside of the Grill Body (1) install these Bolts (47) with Washers (63) into the Hopper/Burner (56) Nutzerts. Tighten all four Bolts – DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BOLTS.

INSTALLING DOOR HANDLE TO DOOR:

Insert handle (13) onto the two slots located in the Door (9).

Install Washer (16) and Nut (17) onto the Handle (13) bolt from inside the Door (9) and tighten the nut (17). Repeat the process on the other side.

CAUTION: Do not over tighten the nuts.

INSTALLING THE HEAT BAFFLE

Insert the Heat Baffle (94) onto the inside of the Grill Frame Assembly (1) and place onto the gap in the burner box and centered side to side over the firepot (10).

INSTALL GREASE DRAIN PAN:

RECOMMENDATION for ease of clean-up: Line the Grease Drain Pan (81) with heavyduty aluminum foil. Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan (97).

1.Insert grease drain pan (97) onto the inside of the Grill Frame Body (1) and insert the tube into the hole provided on the right side of the Grill Frame Body (1). Then insert the Flange of the Grease Drain Pan (97) onto the flange on the Heat Baffle (94)

POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL:

1.Insert Porcelain Grill (135) into Grill Frame Body (1) and rest on angles centered front to back and side to side.

HANGING GREASE BUCKET

The Grease Bucket (112) hangs on the Bucket Hook located below the Grease Drain Tube opening on the right side of the Grill Body (1).

SECTION TWO: INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS

(To be used on initial firing or anytime the Grill runs out of Pellets)

In order to ensure proper operation of the Grill, you must first allow the Auger Tube to be “charged” with Pellets.

1)Open the Door and remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle from inside the Grill.

2)Make sure the Switch is in the OFF (o) position. Plug the Power Cord into an appropriate, grounded electrical outlet.

3)Open the Pellet Hopper Lid and locate the Auger. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the Auger. Turn the Switch ON (--) and the Temperature/dial to smoke look into the Pellet Hopper to confirm the Auger is turning. At the same time, place your fingers over the

Firepot and feel the air movement from the Draft Inducer Fan. Look to see if the Hot Rod is getting hot (it will start to turn red). CAUTION! Do not touch it. Turn the Temperature/dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE.

4)Fill the Pellet Hopper with TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS. WARNING! Use only TRAEGER

BRAND BBQ PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our Grills. Never use heating fuel pellets in the Grill. Turn the Temperature/Dial to HIGH. Note: During the initial charging of the Auger, it will take time for the Pellets to travel from the Pellet Hopper to the Firepot. When the Pellets begin to fall into the Firepot, turn the Temperature/Dial to

Shut Down Cycle.

5)Set the Temperature/Dial to SMOKE. Let the Pellets come to full flame. Once you see flames come out of the Firepot, turn the Temperature/Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE, and let the Grill cool down.

Recommendation: For ease of clean-up, line the Grease Drain Pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan. Position the Heat Baffle, The foil lined Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grills in their proper locations.

6)With the Door open set the Temperature/Dial to SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish-gray smoke coming out of the Grill as the Pellets ignite. After assuring the Pellets have ignited, close the Door and set the Temperature/Dial to any cooking setting desired.

7)Note: Before cooking the first batch of food in your new Grill, you will need to season the Grill. Turn the Temperature/Dial to HIGH and run for 45 minutes at this setting with the Door closed. This must be done before cooking any food on the Grill.

8)The Grill should be allowed to preheat for approximately 10 minutes with the Door closed before placing food in the grill.

ALWAYS START THE GRILL ON SMOKE SETTING

WITH THE DOOR OPEN

Once the Pellets are ignited, close the Door and

set the Temperature Dial to any cooking temperature desired.

NOTE: When operating this Grill, maintain a minimum clearance of 12 inches from Grill to combustibles