Hopper Priming Procedure; First Use - Grill Burn-Off; Connecting To The Smoke It® App - Pit Boss Competition Series Owner's Manual

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 Burn 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 Burn 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. Check the following items:
• That you can hear the auger turning. Place your hand above the Burn Pot and feel for air movement. Do not place
your hand or fingers inside the Burn 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
Burn 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 and hold the Power Button for three seconds 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. 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 Burn Pot, release the Prime Button.
7. Press and hold the Power Button for three seconds to turn the unit off.
8. Re-install the cooking components into the main barrel. The grill is now ready to use.

FIRST USE - GRILL BURN-OFF

Once your hopper has been primed and before cooking on your grill for the first time, it is important to complete a grill burn-off.
Start the grill and operate at any temperature over 176°C / 350°F (with the lid down) for 30 to 40 minutes to burn-off the grill
and rid it of any foreign matter.
CONNECTING TO THE SMOKE IT® APP
Follow these instructions on how to connect your grill to the Smoke iT® app with your Android™ or iOS® device. The app will allow
you to control and monitor your grill and Meat Probe temperatures from your mobile device. Enjoy the benefits that Smoke IT®
mobile connectivity has to offer!
1. Download the Smoke iT® app. Open the app and allow Bluetooth® to be enabled for setup. New users will need to create
an account and follow the prompts to login.
2. If you are within Bluetooth® range (9 m / 30 ft), the Smoke iT® app will automatically detect your grill. Select your grill
model. If you do not see your grill on the screen, ensure your unit is connected to a power source and is turned on.
3. Name your grill model (ie. My Smoker) in the app and select "Connect" at the bottom of the screen. This will save your
grill model in the devices menu.
4. From the devices menu, click the grill model to connect. This will show you the control board screen.
5. Click the settings option (gear) in the top-right corner, enter your Wi-Fi credentials, then click the check mark at the
bottom of the screen to connect. Now both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (cloud) icons will show on the devices menu, showing
that the grill is connected.
While using the app, the screen will shine bright when the grill is active and connected. If the app screen or grill goes
dark on the devices menu, check your wireless connection or power source.
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