Pit Boss 0256538 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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ITM#0256538

MODEL: PB1150G

PART: 10856

O W N E R ' S M A N U A L

WOOD PELLET

GRILL & SMOKER

IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY, RETAIN FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE. MANUAL MUST BE

READ BEFORE OPERATING!

For outdoor and household use only. Not for commercial use.

WARNING

: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE

MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE

OF THIS ELECTRIC, PELLET FUEL-BURNING

APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY

DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS

ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION

INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

Summary of Contents for 0256538

Page 1: ...G For outdoor and household use only Not for commercial use WARNING PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS ELECTRIC PELLET FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH CONTACTLOCALBUILDINGORFIREOFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA ...

Page 2: ...rs and liquids Should a grease fire occur turn the grill OFF and leave the lid closed until the fire is out Unplug the power cord from the connected outlet Do not throw water on the unit Do not try to smother the fire Use of an all class class ABC approved fire extinguisher is valuable to keep on site If an uncontrolled fire does occur call the Fire Department 2 Keep electrical supply cords and th...

Page 3: ...cue grills Do not use fuel with additives Wood pellets are highly susceptible to moisture and should always be stored in an airtight container If you are storing your grill without use for an extended period we recommend clearing all pellets from your grill s hopper and auger to prevent jams The pellet fuel mean heating value in 8000 8770 BTU LB ash content 1 Do not use spirit petrol gasoline ligh...

Page 4: ...icinity of the appliance Carbon monoxide poisoning which can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu is often detected too late Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mother and child during pregnancy infants the elderly smokers and people with blood or circulatory system problems such as anemia or heart disease SAFETY...

Page 5: ...g Instructions Grill Environment 15 Grill Temperature Ranges 16 Understanding The Probes 16 Understanding The Control Board 17 Understanding The P Setting 18 Hopper Priming Procedure 18 First Use Grill Burn Off 18 Automatic Start Up Procedure 19 Manual Start Up Procedure 19 Shutting Off Your Smoker 19 Care Maintenance 20 Tips Techniques 22 Troubleshooting 23 Electrical Wire Diagram 25 Replacement ...

Page 6: ...nt Shelf Bracket Right x1 25 Front Shelf Bracket Left x1 26 Grease Bucket x1 27 Right Side Table x1 28 Cooking Grid A x1 29 Cooking Grid B x2 30 Warming Rack x1 31 Meat Probe x2 Part Description 32 Cable Clip x1 33 Power Cord x1 A Screw x18 B Washer x18 C Locking Washer x18 D Screw x30 E Screw x6 F Wheel Axle Pin x2 G Wheel Cotter Pin x2 H Wheel Washer x2 NOTE Due to ongoing product development pa...

Page 7: ...7 D C B E A H F G 1 2 5 4 3 13 12 14 16 19 18 20 22 25 26 24 21 9 10 7 8 11 6 17 27 28 29 31 29 15 30 23 33 32 ...

Page 8: ...between of a Front and Back Support Legs using four screws Repeat the same installation to mount the Bottom Support Plate to the same legs Insert each Locking Caster Wheel into the Bottom of each Support Leg by hand tightening into the hole Ensure the Locking Caster Wheel is inserted completely by ensuring it cannot rotate any further NOTE MakesureBottomSupportPlateisfacingupwithcorrectdirection A...

Page 9: ...ing the Wheel Cotter Pin Repeat installation for other Wheel on the same side NOTE Make sure Bottom Support Plate is facing up with correct direction 4 SECURING SUPPORT PLATE TO SUPPORT LEGS FOR WHEELS Parts Required 1 x Front Long Support Plate 20 1 x Back Long Support Plate 21 4 x Screw D Installation Secure one Long Support Plate to one Support Leg for Wheel using two screws Ensure the flat sid...

Page 10: ... the same direction Lock the Caster Wheels on the Cart Using a second person prepare to lift the Main Barrel onto the Cart With one person lifting from the hopper side and the other person lifting from the opposing barrel end carefully lift the Main Barrel and slowly lower onto the Cart Note illustration 6B Next open the Main Barrel lid Adjust the rotation as needed to align the screw holes of the...

Page 11: ...right of the Main Grill that directs grease towards the grease bucket spout Slide the entire piece to the left side and the two slots on the Flame Broiler Main Plate will fit into the rounded ledge above the burn pot It will sit slightly at a downward angle Note illustration 11A IMPORTANT If the Main Plate is resting on the base of the Barrel it is installed incorrectly Poor installation may resul...

Page 12: ...SHELF Parts Required 1 x Side Table 27 2 x Screw A 2 x Washer B 2 x Locking Washer C Installation Loosen the two pre installed screws from the side of the Main Barrel Hook up the Side Shelf on the screws first then secure the two pre loosened screws into place From underneath secure the Side Shelf to the side panel of the Main Barrel using two screws washers and locking washers 14 SECURING THE FRO...

Page 13: ...he Cooking Grids side by side on the grid ledge inside the Main Grill Place the Upper Cooking Rack on the upper ledge inside the Main Grill The Warming Rack will lock into place 17 INSTALLING THE GREASE BUCKET Parts Required 1 x Grease Bucket 26 Installation Unscrew the six screws along the outside of the Hopper that secure the Hopper Safety Screen to the interior and remove the safety screen to a...

Page 14: ...nd is not broken off before use The control uses a 220 240 volt and fast blow fuse to protect the board from the ignitor ON THE ROAD Disconnect the igniter from the main wiring harness Use the manual start up procedure A Pit Boss unit can operate using a 12 volt 100 watt inverter plugged into your automobile outlet To use the automatic igniter it is recommended to use a minimum of a 1000 watt inve...

Page 15: ...er move your grill to an area that is out of the wind and direct cold Check local bylaws regarding the proximity of your grill in relation to your home and or other structures Put everything you need on a tray bundle up tight and get it done To help keep track of the outside temperature place an outdoor thermometer close to your cooking area Keep a log or history of what you cooked the outdoor tem...

Page 16: ...d slow cooking is generally done between 82 125oC 180 257oF Hot smoking works best when longer cooking time is required such as large cuts of meats fish or poultry TIP To intensify that savory flavor switch to SMOKE low temperature range immediately after putting your food on the grill This allows the smoke to penetrate the meats The key is to experiment with the length of time you allow for smoki...

Page 17: ...ustment is made The P Set Button is also used as a Temperature Switch Control to change the temperature readout on the LCD Screen Press and hold the button for two seconds to switch to Celsius ºC or to Fahrenheit ºF as preferred Default is set to Celsius The LCD Screen is used as the information center for your unit The LCD screen will display your Desired Cook Temperature Actual Cook Temperature ...

Page 18: ...te 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 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 Burn Pot and feel for air movement Do not place your hand or fingers inside the Burn Pot This can cause injury After a...

Page 19: ...gniter is protruding approximately 13mm 0 5 inches in the Burn Pot Visually confirm that the auger is dropping pellets into the Burn Pot Confirm that the combustion fan is working by listening for a torchy roar 3 If any of the above points are not working follow Troubleshooting instructions MANUAL START UP PROCEDURE 1 Ensure the Temperature Control Dial is in the SMOKE position Plug the power cord...

Page 20: ... airflow is sufficient to the feed system 2 PROBES Kinks or folds in the probe wires may cause damage to the part Wires should be rolled up in a large loose coil Although the probes are stainless steel do not place in the dishwasher or submerge in water Water damage to the internal wires will cause the probe to short out causing false readings If a probe is damaged it should be replaced 3 INSIDE S...

Page 21: ...rage or shed CLEANING FREQUENCY TIME TABLE NORMAL USE ITEM CLEANING FREQUENCY CLEANING METHOD Bottom of Main Grill Every 5 6 Grill Sessions Scoop Out Shop Vac Excess Debris Burn Pot Every 2 3 Grill Sessions Scoop Out Shop Vac Excess Debris Cooking Grids After Each Grill Session Burn Off Excess Brass Wire Brush Flame Broiler Every 5 6 Grill Sessions Scrape Main Plate with Slider Do Not Wash Clean F...

Page 22: ...BBQ floor mat is very useful Due to food handling accidents and cooking spatter a BBQ floor mat would protect a deck patio or stone platform from the possibility of grease stains or accidental spills 3 GRILLING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES To infuse more smoke flavor into your meats cook longer and at lower temperatures also known as low and slow Meat will close its fibers after it reaches an internal temp...

Page 23: ... SMOKE and inspect the auger feed system Visually confirm that the auger is dropping pellets into the Burn Pot If not operating properly call Customer Service for assistance or a replacement part Igniter Failure Remove cooking components from the main barrel Press the Power Button to turn the unit on turn Temperature Control Dial to SMOKE and inspect the igniter Visually confirm that the igniter i...

Page 24: ...ow Care and Maintenance instructions for ash build up Check fan Ensure it is working properly and air intake is not blocked Follow Care and Maintenance instructions if dirty Check auger motor to confirm operation and ensure there is no blockage in the auger tube Once all the above steps have been done start the grill set temperature to SMOKE and wait for 10 minutes Check that the flame produced is...

Page 25: ... a testing tolerance of 5 10 percent FUEL INPUT RATING 2 KG H 4 4 LB H INDEX W WHITE Y YELLOW P PURPLE R RED K BLACK G GREEN P P R Y Y Y P K K W G W W W R R W W W W Y Y K W IGNITER ASSEMBLY HD CARTRIDGE HEATER 200 W 230 V 9 5MM X 127MM 0 375 X 5 000 BURN POT DRAFT FAN 50 HZ 230 V 1 PHASE AUGER MOTOR FEED SYSTEM 30 W 230 V 2 RPM MOTOR GRILL PROBE GRILL PROBE MOLEX CONNECTOR FAST BLOW FUSE 5 A 700G ...

Page 26: ...Right Bottom Support Plate x1 19 A Left Bottom Support Plate x1 20 A Short Support Plate x2 21 A Front Long Support Plate x1 Part Description 22 A Back Long Support Plate x1 23 A Front Shelf x1 24 A Diffuser Plate x1 25 A Front Shelf Bracket Right x1 26 A Front Shelf Bracket Left x1 27 A Grease Bucket x1 28 A Right Side Table x1 29 A Cooking Grid A x1 30 A Cooking Grid B x2 31 A Warming Rack x1 32...

Page 27: ...7 35 A 36 A 37 A 38 A 39 A 40 A 41 A 42 A 1 A 2 A 4 A 3 A 10 A 19 A 12 A 15 A 14 A 17 A 18 A 20 A 16 A 8 A 6 A 7 A 9 A 5 A 13 A 11 A 21 A 22 A 23 A 24 A 25 A 26 A 28 A 29 A 30 A 31 A 32 A 27 A 33 A 34 A ...

Page 28: ... Part Description 11 PDH Nylon Bushing 12 PDH Auger Flighting Assembly 13 PDH Auger Box Housing 14 PDH Hopper Housing Gasket 15 PDH Igniter 16 PDH Burn Pot 17 PDH Glass Plate 18 PDH Glass 19 PDH Rubber Seal NOTE Due to ongoing product development parts are subject to change without notice 1 PDH 2 PDH 3 PDH 4 PDH 5 PDH 6 PDH 7 PDH 8 PDH 12 PDH 13 PDH 14 PDH 15 PDH 9 PDH 10 PDH 11 PDH 16 PDH 17 PDH ...

Page 29: ...ot in use This warranty is based on normal domestic use and service of the grill and neither limited warranty coverage s apply for a grill which is used in commercial applications EXCEPTIONS There is no written or implied performance warranty on Pit Boss grills as the manufacturer has no control over the installation operation cleaning maintenance or the type of fuel burned This warranty will not ...

Page 30: ...d for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The warranty covers domestic use only and does not apply to commercial applications ...

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