Traeger TFB29PLB User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

TFB29PLB

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 TFB29PLB.
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) Hardware kit including Nuts, Washers, and Bolts. These are for mounting the Legs

(64, 65, 66, 67), Handles (13) to the Grill (1).
(1) Main Body (1)
(4) Legs (64, 65, 66, 67)
(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 Handles (13) to Door (9). Do not over tighten. Damage to the handles could

result.

3) Positioning the Heat Baffle (94) over the Firepot (10), and setting the Grease Drain Pan

(97) in place.

4) Installing Porcelain Grill (135).

5) 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:_____________________________________________

CAUTION! This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING LEGS TO GRILL FRAME
Hardware required: 8 bolts, 16 washers, 8 locking washers, 8 nuts

1. Unpack the grill from the box. Take out the contents inside the grill, and place them
aside.

2. With the help of another person, carefully rotate the grill upside down. Use the foam

packaging included to brace the barrel on the non-hopper side, and keep it steady.

Caution: The grill is very heavy. Always lift the grill with 2 people.

3. On the pellet hopper side, install the front leg assembly (64) with the large wheel by
aligning the pre-drilled holes on the leg with the holes on the skirt. Install with a bolt (72)
and washer (70), and attach the other side using a washer (70), locking washer (73),
and nut (71). Note: Make sure the wheel is facing outward.

4. Repeat step 3 to install the rear leg assembly (65) with the large wheel.

5. On the non-pellet hopper side, insert the capped leg (67) into the leg bracket.

6. Lift the capped leg so the pre-drilled holes on the leg align with the holes on the skirt.
Install with a bolt (72) and washer (70), and attach the other side using a washer (70),
locking washer (73), and nut (71).

7. Repeat step 5 to install the final capped leg.

INSTALLING DOOR HANDLE TO DOOR
Hardware required: 2 bolts, 2 washers

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

2. Install Washer (29) and Bolt (28) onto the Handle (13) bolt from inside the Door (9) and
tighten. Repeat the process on the other side. Do not over tighten the Bolts.

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

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

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

HANGING THE 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 Frame (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