Backyard Pro 554PL2030 User Manual

30" wood-fire pellet grill & smoker

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Item No. 554PL2030
+ Retain this manual for future reference.
+ Unit must be kept clear of combustibles at all times.
30" WOOD-FIRE
PELLET GRILL
& SMOKER
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Item No. 554PL2030 30" WOOD-FIRE PELLET GRILL & SMOKER User Manual + Retain this manual for future reference. + Unit must be kept clear of combustibles at all times.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 |Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety Warnings ................................3-5 Assembly Instructions ..............................6-15 Parts..................................6 Operation Instructions ..............................16-22 Controller Instructions & Functions ........................... 16 Preparation for Use & Lighting Instructions ....................... 17 Preheating the Grill ..............................19 Cooking Instructions ..............................19 Cook Mode ................................
  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    PAGE Pellet Grill Safety Warnings | 3 READ FIRST! RULES FOR PELLET GRILL SAFE OPERATION. • DISPOSAL OF ASHES - ANY ASHES THAT ARE REMOVED FUEL FROM THE GRILL SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL CON- TAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. THE CLOSED CONTAIN- •...
  • Page 4 4 |Safety Warnings WARNING! USE PROPER FUEL AT ALL TIMES • USE ONLY FOOD GRADE HARDWOOD PELLETS MADE FOR PELLET GRILLS. • DO NOT USE HEATING PELLETS WHICH MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS CONTAMINANTS. • IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT EXCESS PELLETS ARE NOT STORED IN THE HOPPER FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AS THEY CAN ABSORB MOISTURE CAUSING THE AUGER TO SEIZE.
  • Page 5 Safety Warnings | 5 WARNING! • • Keep the lid closed during use. This pellet grill is intended DO NOT alter the grill in any way. to be used with a closed lid. • DO NOT modify or hardwire the auger to run continuously. •...
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    6 |Assembly shopbackyardpro.com...
  • Page 7: Parts

    Assembly | 7 ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Chamber Lock Serving Tray Handle Base Hopper Chute Lid Handle Hopper Assembly Front Shelf Cooking Grate Grease Tray Warming Rack (Small) Bottom Shelf Warming Rack (Large) Flame Baffle Shelf Bracket (Left) Cooking Bracket (Right) Shelf Bracket (Right) Wheel with Lock Grease Drain...
  • Page 8 8 |Assembly STEP 1 When assembling, the lid should be removed first to avoid getting in the way of assembly. Set the screws and washers aside for Step 12. STEP 2 Attach 1 Leg-A (15) & 1 Leg-B (14) to the Chamber (1) rear mounting locations using Phillips head screwdriver with M6x12 (A-4PCS) and M6 (C-4PCS).
  • Page 9 Assembly | 9 STEP 3 Attach Bottom Shelf (7) to Leg-A (15) and Leg-B (14) using the welding hooks on the Bottom Shelf (7). Then, screw on the Casters (11-2PCS) to Leg-A (15) and Leg-B (14) using the bolts on the casters. Attach Bottom Shelf (7) to Front Leg-A (15) and Front Leg-B (14) using the welding hooks on the Bottom Shelf (7).
  • Page 10 10 |Assembly STEP 4 Use phillips screwdriver and wrench to attach Grease Drain (25) to Chamber (1) using M6x12 (A-2PCS) and M6 (C-2PCS). Use phillips screwdriver to attach Small Hook (26) to Grease Drain (25) using M6x12 (A-1PCS). STEP 5 Use phillips screwdriver and wrench to attach Side Handle (13) to Chamber (1) using M6x12 (A-4PCS) and M6 (C-4PCS)
  • Page 11 Assembly | 11 STEP 6 Insert grill probe (29) through hole in chamber (1), then insert M4x10 screw (D-1PCS) through hole in probe mounting bracket and chamber and secure inside chamber with M4 hex nut (E-1PCS). Slide Hopper Assembly Pellet Grill (19) into Chamber (1).
  • Page 12 12 |Assembly STEP 8 Using screwdriver and wrench, attach the Left Shelf Bracket (23) using M6-12 (A-2PCS). Then Insert the Front Shelf (5) into the Left Shelf Bracket (23). Insert right bracket (24) onto front shelf (5), then use a phillips screwdriver and wrench to attach right bracket (24) to chamber (1) using M6-12 bolt (A-2PCS) STEP 9...
  • Page 13 Assembly | 13 STEP 10 Hook the Left Cooking Bracket (27) and Right Cooking Bracket (9) onto the hooks inside of the Chamber (1). Then, insert the Small Warming Rack (21) and Large Warming Rack (22) into the grooves of the brackets.
  • Page 14 14 |Assembly STEP 12 Reattach the lid by sliding the hinge pins into the hinges. Use screwdriver to secure the lid using the washers and screws set aside from Step 1. Pellet Grill STEP 13 Place the Serving Tray (17) on top of the Side Handle (13).
  • Page 15 Assembly | 15 STEP 14 Using a phillips screwdriver, Using a phillips screwdriver, attach Insert the Small Door (12) Lock (16) using M5x12 (H-1PCS). secure the Hopper Chute (18) into the gap as shown. using M5x12 (G-4PCS). Pellet Grill STEP 15 The grill is now fully assembled.
  • Page 16: Operation Instructions

    16 |Operation Instructions CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS • The maximum temperature that the pellet grill can achieve is influenced by the ambient temperature. In colder weather, the grill may not be able to achieve the highest set temperature and it will continually feed pellets into the fire pot attempting to reach the set temperature.
  • Page 17: Preparation For Use & Lighting Instructions

    Operation Instructions | 17 PREPARATION FOR USE & LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! • PLACE THE GRILL OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF, OVERHANG, OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. • NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. •...
  • Page 18 18 |Operation Instructions PREPARATION FOR USE & LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! • The pellet hopper must be properly setup with pellets in the auger tube PRIOR to lighting the grill. • NEVER add or use wood chips or particles in the hopper. ONLY use barbecue grade pellets. •...
  • Page 19: Preheating The Grill

    Operation Instructions | 19 CURING INSTRUCTIONS PREHEATING THE GRILL Prior to each use, preheat the grill to remove bacteria or foreign material left from previous use. This also increases the cooking performance since all of the grate and components have balanced temperature. Without preheating, it takes much longer for food to get to cooking temperature.
  • Page 20: Smoke Mode

    20 |Operation Instructions SMOKE MODE SMOKE PRESET In smoke mode, the grill regulates the time that the auger feeds fuel to the fire pot according to a preset, selectable program. The preset level can be chosen and set for better performance depending on the food being cooked.
  • Page 21: Shut Down Instructions

    Operation Instructions | 21 SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. After you have finished using the grill, turn the CONTROL KNOB to the OFF setting. This will set the grill into SHUTDOWN MODE. 2. In SHUT DOWN MODE the auger will stop feeding pellets into the fire pot, but the blower fan will continue running for 5-10 minutes to burn out the pellets that are in the fire pot.
  • Page 22: Food Safety & Cleanliness

    22 |Operation Instructions FOOD SAFETY AND CLEANLINESS • If you pre-cook meat or poultry, do so IMMEDIATELY before grilling. • NEVER defrost meat at room temperature or on a countertop. • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of taking off the grill. •...
  • Page 23: Troubeshooting

    Troubleshooting | 23 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Verify there is power at the outlet. If connected to a GFCI The grill won't ignite. Power issue outlet, check and reset if necessary. if there is power, but the grill fails to ignite, contact customer service. Verify there are pellets in the pellet hopper and they are not stuck on the side walls.
  • Page 24 24 |Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Operating the grill in very cold conditions may affect the Temperature or digital Outdoor temperature. performance. display does not match set Lid open. Close the grill lid and allow up to 15 minutes for the temperature.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting | 25 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Remove cooking grate, grease drain pan, and flame tamer. Turn unit on and visually inspect the auger feed. Auger Motor Remove control board and inspect the wires and Grill will not start. connections. If not working, call customer service. (continued) Remove control board.
  • Page 26: Control Board

    26 |Control Board CONTROL BOARD BACK VIEW Board Wire Harness Connection 5 amp 120V Fuse w/ Blower Fan Housing Cartridge Fuse Igniter Auger Motor Grill Probe Connections Power Cord/AC Output The circuit board is equipped with a 5 amp, 120V fuse to help protect against power surges and electrical shorts. When not in use, always unplug and store your grill.
  • Page 27: Exploded Parts Diagram | 27

    Exploded Parts Diagram | 27 PART DESCRIPTION PG0001 PG0002 Handle Base PG0003 Lid Handle PG0004 Front Shelf PG0005 Grease Tray PG0006 Bottom Shelf PG0007 Flame Baffle PG0008 Cooking Bracket (Right) PG0009 Wheel with Lock PG0010 Wheel PG0011 Chute Door PG0012 Side Handle PG0013 Leg (B)

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