Pit Boss 820FB Owner's Manual page 18

PIT BOSS CONTROL
The main benefit to the P SETTING Control Button is that it allows you, the Pit Master, to fine tune your Pit
Boss Pellet Grill to compensate for ambient temperatures, humidity, wind, environmental changes, pellet fuel
type and quality. This ensures a World Championship Result, everytime.
When the Temperature Dial is set on SMOKE or HIGH, the Auger turns on, delivers fuel for 18 seconds, then
turns off. The Off-Time is set by or adjusted by the recessed "P" SET Push Button, which displays a "P"
setting. When the Smoke Control Button is pushed, the corresponding "P" setting is displayed on the LCD
screen momentarily. There are 8 "P" settings, ranging from P0 to P7.
This aids in fine tuning your Pit Boss Pellet Grill, to your desired needs. If you like to Hot Smoke and like more
natural wood flavor, then you can adjust the "P" setting, while in the SMOKE MODE, upward to give you a
longer time between auger feeds. This results in a lower temperature output, which increases your cooking
time, which results in a deeper "Smoke Ring" and more flavor.
NOTE: Factory Default Setting is " P 4"
INCREASING the " P" setting DECREASES the Fuel Feed Rate, (heat output). This will result in LOWER
grill output temperatures, lower pellet consumptions thus resulting in more smoke flavor. Care must be taken
not to increase the "P" setting to high, which could result in the fire going out.
DECREASING the " P" setting INCREASES the Fuel Feed Rate, (heat output). This will result in
HIGHER grill temperature output, higher pellet consumption thus higher grilling temperature. Care must be
taken not to decrease the "P" setting to low, which will result in overfeeding the pellets and the production of
Creosote or incomplete combustion.
IMPORTANT: To Change the " P" setting, use a small nylon or plastic screwdriver,
or small, blunt tool to carefully depress the push button.
DO NOT use any metal instrument, as this could cause the board to short out.
Section Two: OPERATION
UNDERSTANDING THE "P" SETTING
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