Understanding The "P" Setting; Hopper Priming Procedure - Pit Boss PB0820D3 Assembly And Operation Manual

250º
SET
250º
"P" SET
COOK "P" SET
225º
PROBE 1
225º
ACTUAL
200º
"P" SET
PROBE 2
PRIME
SMOKE
"P" SET
PROBE 1
OFF
PROBE 1
200º
PROBE 2
PRIME
PROBE 2
PRIME
SMOKE
OFF

UNDERSTANDING THE "P" SETTING

When the recessed "P" SET button is pushed, the "P" setting displayed on the LCD
screen will flash and change to the next value (upward). Once P7 is reached, it will
restart at P0. There are eight "P" settings, ranging from P0 to P7. The recessed "P" SET
button can be pushed using a thin-tipped object.
IMPORTANT: Do not push the "P" SET button too hard, as this may cause
damage. Only a light push is needed.
USING THE "P" SETTING IN SMOKE MODE
•
Anytime the temperature dial is set to SMOKE, such as the start-up cycle, the
auger will run on more of a manual mode of cooking versus using one of the
preset dial temperatures. First, the auger will continuously turn and feed pellets
for four minutes. After four minutes, the auger begins to run a feed cycle based
on the "P' setting selected on the Digital Control Board. The default setting is P4.

HOPPER PRIMING PROCEDURE

These instructions should be followed the first time the grill is ignited, and each time the grill runs out of pellets in the hopper.
The auger must be primed to allow pellets to travel through the length of the auger, and fill the fire pot. If not primed, the
igniter will timeout before the pellets are ignited, and no fire will start. Follow these steps to prime the hopper:
1. Open the hopper lid. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the hopper or blocking the auger feed system at the bottom.
2. Remove all cooking components from the interior of the grill. Locate the fire pot in the bottom of the main barrel.
3. Plug the power cord into a power source. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on, and turn the Temperature
Control Dial to the SMOKE position. Check the following items:
• That you can hear the auger turning. Place your hand above the fire pot and feel for air movement. Do not place your
hand or fingers inside the fire pot. This can cause injury.
• After approximately a minute, you should smell the igniter burning and begin to feel the air getting warmer in the
fire pot. The igniter tip does not glow red, but gets extremely hot and will burn. Do not touch the igniter.
4. Once verified that all electric components are working correctly, press the Power Button to turn the unit off.
5. Fill the hopper with all natural barbecue wood pellets.
6. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on. Keep the Temperature Control Dial in the SMOKE position. Press and hold
the Prime Button until you see pellets on the inside of the grill from the auger tube. Once pellets begin to drop into the
fire pot, release the Prime Button.
7. Press the Power Button to turn the unit off.
8. Re-install the cooking components into the main barrel. The grill is now ready to use.
300º
350º
The LCD Screen is used as the information center for your unit. The LCD screen will display your Desired Cook
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350º
400º
Temperature, Actual Cook Temperature, and Meat Probe Temperatures (if connected). If only one Meat Probe
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450º
COOK "P" SET
is connected, only one reading will be displayed.
475º
COOK "P" SET
HIGH
ACTUAL
Press and hold the Prime Button to activate an extra feed of pellets to the fire pot. This can be used to add
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more fuel to the fire before opening the barrel lid, resulting in a quick heat recovery time. It can also be used
while smoking, to increase the intensity of clean smoke flavor. Requested from competition cookers. ACTUAL
SMOKE
The Smoke Setting on the Temperature Control Dial operates the unit at the lowest temperature, without
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the fire going out.
HIGH
The plug-in connection port(s) on the front of the Control Board are for a Meat Probe(s).
When a meat probe is connected, the temperature is displayed on the LCD Screen. When not in
use, disconnect the meat probe from the connection port. Compatible with Pit Boss® branded
meat probes only. Additional meat probe(s) sold separately.
300º
300º
250º 350º
250º
225º 400º
225º
450º
450º
475º
200º
OFF HIGH
SMOKE
OFF
350º
400º
450º
475º
HIGH
AUGER CYCLE (seconds)
"P" SET ON
P0 18
P1 18
P2 18
P3 18
*P4 18
P5 18
18
P6
P7 18
OFF
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70
85
100
115
130
140
150
* default setting
15