Hopper Priming Procedure; First Use - Grill Burn-Off; Automatic Start-Up Procedure - Pit Boss PB1000R2 Assembly And Operation 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. With the Temperature Control Dial to the OFF position, plug the power cord into a power source.
4. 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 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.
5. Once verified that all electric components are working correctly, turn the Temperature Control Dial to OFF.
6. Fill the hopper with all natural barbecue wood pellets.
7. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to SMOKE. Wait approximately 3 minutes for the pellets to start dropping into the
burn pot from the auger tube. Once pellets begin to drop into the burn pot, turn the Temperature Control Dial to OFF.
8. Re-install the cooking components into the main barrel. The grill is now ready to use. (See Assembly Instructions to
ensure proper installation of cooking components.)
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.

AUTOMATIC START-UP PROCEDURE

1. Open the main barrel lid. Check the burn pot to ensure there is no obstruction for proper ignition. Open the hopper lid. Ensure
there are no foreign objects in the hopper or auger feed system. Fill the hopper with dry, all natural barbecue hardwood
pellets. Ensure the Temperature Control Dial is in the OFF position. Plug the power cord into a grounded power source.
2. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to SMOKE. This will activate the start-up cycle. The auger feed system will begin to
turn, the igniter will begin to glow and the fan will supply air to the burn pot. The grill will begin to produce smoke while
The OFF Setting on the Temperature Control Dial is the OFF
OFF
mode for the unit. The unit will not function on this setting.
The SMOKE Setting on the Temperature Control Dial is the
SMOKE
lowest smoking mode for the unit. The grill operates at the
lowest temperature, without the fire going out.
The HIGH Setting on the Temperature Control Dial is the
HIGH
highest heat level for the unit. The grill operates at the
highest temperature. When the lid is open, the grill will run
at this speed to compensate for the loss of heat in the barrel.
The plug-in connection port on the front of the Control Board
is for the Meat Probe. When the meat probe is connected,
the temperature is displayed on the LCD Screen. When the
meat probe is not in use, disconnect the adapter from the
connection port.
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