Backyard Pro 554PL2040 User manual

+ Retain this manual for future reference.
+ Unit must be kept clear of combustibles at all times.
06.2022
40" WOOD-FIRE
PELLET GRILL
& SMOKER
User Manual
Item No. 554PL2040

2 |Introduction
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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 ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Smoke Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Post Cooking Instructions ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Shut Down Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Cooking Tips ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Food Safety & Cleanliness ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Troubeshooting................................................................................................................................................................ 23-25
Control Board .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Exploded Parts Diagram................................................................................................................................................... 27
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Safety Warnings | 3
• MAJOR CAUSES OF FIRES ARE MAINTENANCE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE USED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
• READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND USING THIS 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.
• IT IS GOOD PRACTICE TO ALWAYS HAVE A WELL MAINTAINED FIRE EXTINGUISHER AVAILABLE WHENEVER ANY TYPE OF
GRILL IS BEING USED.
• SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
WARNING! FIRE HAZARD
SAFETY WARNINGS
• BURNING WOOD OR CHARCOAL PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH HAS NO ODOR AND CAN CAUSE DEATH IF
BURNED IN ENCLOSED AREAS. NEVER BURN WOOD OR CHARCOAL INSIDE HOMES, VEHICLES, TENTS, OR ANY OTHER
ENCLOSED AREAS.
• NOTE THE FOLLOWING TO PREVENT THIS COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS FROM POISONING YOU, YOUR FAMILY, OR OTHERS:
- Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, SLEEPINESS, AND CONFUSION. Carbon monoxide reduces the blood's ability to carry
oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness and death.
- See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of
this appliance. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, is often
detected too late.
- 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.
• DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE UNDER OVERHEAD COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES.
• KEEP THE GRILL A MINIMUM OF 36" AWAY FROM BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES,
ANY FLAMMABLE ITEMS, AND VEHICLES DURING USE.
• NEVER USE THE GRILL UNDER COVERED PORCHES, AWNINGS,
COMBUSTIBLE CEILINGS, LOW HANGING TREE BRANCHES, TRELLIS, OR
OVERHANGS OF ANY KIND.
• IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE APPLIANCE BE INSTALLED ON
NONCOMBUSTIBLE FLOORS. THE APPLIANCE CAN BE INSTALLED ON
COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS WITH A NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE WHERE
THE PROTECTIVE SURFACE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR SUCH USE BY THE
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
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Pellet Grill
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READ FIRST! RULES FOR PELLET GRILL SAFE OPERATION.
WARNING!
WARNING!
FUEL
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD!
BURNING WOOD OR CHARCOAL PRODUCES
CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH HAS NO ODOR AND
CAN CAUSE DEATH IF BURNED IN ENCLOSED
AREAS. NEVER BURN WOOD OR CHARCOAL INSIDE
HOMES, VEHICLES, TENTS OR ANY OTHER
ENCLOSED AREAS.
NOTE THE FOLLOWING TO PREVENT THIS
COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS FROM POISONING
YOU, YOUR FAMILY OR OTHERS:
• KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING: HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, SLEEPINESS, AND
CONFUSION. CARBON MONOXIDE REDUCES THE
BLOOD’S ABILITY TO CARRY OXYGEN. LOW
BLOOD OXYGEN LEVELS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.
• SEE A DOCTOR IF YOU OR OTHERS DEVELOP
COLD OR FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS WHILE COOKING
OR IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, WHICH CAN
EASILY BE MISTAKEN FOR A COLD OR FLU, IS
OFTEN DETECTED TOO LATE.
• 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.
• 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.
• IF THE PELLETS ARE GOING TO BE STORED IN THE
BAG THEY WERE PURCHASED IN, CLOSE THE BAG
TIGHTLY AND PLACE IN A DRY LOCATION. A
BETTER CHOICE IS A MOISTURE PROOF SEALED
CONTAINER. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO INSURE THE
PELLET FUEL IS KEPT FROM ALL MOISTURE.
• DO NOT USE PELLETS THAT HAVE GOTTEN WET.
DO NOT USE PELLETS THAT HAVE BECOME
EXCESSIVELY POWDERY OR DUSTY. THIS IS A SIGN
THE PELLETS ARE DEFECTIVE OR HAVE BEEN
EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AT SOME TIME.
• USE ONLY WOOD PELLET FUEL SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. DO NOT USE PELLET FUEL LABELED AS
HAVING ADDITIVES
MANUFACTURER: LANDMANN
THE GRADE DESIGNATION IS: PREMIUM HARDWOOD
MEAN HEATING VALUE IN BTU PER POUND: 8,000 BTU/1 LB
ASH CONTENT: 0.5%
• KEEP THE GRILL A MINIMUM OF 36 IN. AWAY
FROM BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, ANY FLAMMABLE
ITEMS AND VEHICLES DURING USE.
• NEVER USE THE GRILL UNDER COVERED PORCHES,
AWNINGS, COMBUSTIBLE CEILINGS, LOW HANGING
TREE, BRANCHES, TRELLIS, OR OVERHANGS OF ANY
KIND.
• IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE APPLIANCE BE
INSTALLED ON NONCOMBUSTIBLE FLOORS. THE
APPLIANCE CAN BE INSTALLED ON COMBUSTIBLE
FLOORS WITH A NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
WHERE THE PROTECTIVE SURFACE HAS BEEN
APPROVED FOR SUCH USE BY THE AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION.
IT IS GOOD PRACTICE TO ALWAYS
HAVE A WELL MAINTAINED FIRE
EXTINGUISHER AVAILABLE WHENEVER
ANY TYPE OF GRILL IS BEING USED.
OUTDOOR USE ONLY
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE UNDER
OVERHEAD COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES.
!
• DISPOSAL OF ASHES - ANY ASHES THAT ARE REMOVED
FROM THE GRILL SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL CON-
TAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. THE CLOSED CONTAIN-
ER OF ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED ON A NONCOMBUSTIBLE
FLOOR OR GROUND, WELL AWAY FROM ALL COMBUS-
TIBLE MATERIALS, PENDING FINAL DISPOSAL . IF THE ASH-
ES ARE DISPOSED OF BY BURIAL IN SOIL OR OTHERWISE
LOCALLY DISPERSED, THEY SHOULD BE RETAINED IN THE
CLOSED CONTAINER UNTIL ALL CINDERS HAVE THOR-
OUGHLY COOLED.
36" CLEARANCE FROM ALL
FLAMMABLE SURFACES

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4 |Safety Warnings
• This grill is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY
• NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start of "freshen
up" a fire in this appliance. Keep all such liquids away
from the appliance when in use.
• DO NOT store flammable liquids or materials on the bottom
shelf or side shelf.
• This grill is for ADULT USE ONLY.
• This grill gets EXTREMELY HOT during use. Use extreme
caution around the grill.
• Use caution when opening the lid as hot steam or a flare
up could cause burns.
• Keep the grill a MINIMUM OF 36" from building,
structures, any flammable items, and vehicles during use.
• Keep children and pets away from the grill while in use.
• Use caution after the fire has been extinguished, surfaces
will remain hot for some time.
• NEVER put your fingers in the auger chamber for ANY
REASON.
• The hopper pellet fuel screen MUST be in place during use.
• NEVER use the grill under covered porches, awnings,
combustible ceilings, low hanging tree branches, trellis, or
overhangs of any kind.
• NEVER use inside enclosed areas such as patios, garages,
enclosed rooms, buildings, or tents.
• DO NOT use in windy conditions.
• DO NOT use in very wet or rainy conditions.
• BAKING SODA CAN BE USED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION NOT TO BURN YOURSELF.
• IF THE FIRE DOES NOT EXTINGUISH, REMOVE THE FOOD IF POSSIBLE. KEEP THE LID CLOSED, CLOSE THE CHIMNEY DAMPER,
AND PRESS THE POWER BUTTON TO OFF.
• ONCE THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED, CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP BEFORE COOKING IS RESUMED.
WARNING! IN CASE OF GREASE FIRE
WARNING!
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.
• IF THE PELLETS ARE GOING TO BE STORED IN THE BAG THEY WERE PURCHASED IN, CLOSE THE BAG TIGHTLY AND PLACE IN A
DRY LOCATION. A BETTER CHOICE IS A MOISTURE PROOF SEALED CONTAINER. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO INSURE THE PELLET
FUEL IS KEPT FROM ALL MOISTURE.
• DO NOT USE PELLETS THAT HAVE GOTTEN WET.
• DO NOT USE PELLETS THAT HAVE BECOME EXCESSIVELY POWDERY OR DUSTY. THIS IS A SIGN THE PELLETS ARE DEFECTIVE OR
HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AT SOME TIME.
• USE ONLY WOOD PELLET FUEL SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
• DO NOT USE PELLET FUEL LABELED AS HAVING ADDITIVE.
• WOOD PELLET GRADE DESIGNATION: PREMIUM HARDWOOD.
• MEAT HEATING VALUE IN BTU PER POUND: 8,000 BTU/1 LB.
• ASH CONTENT: 0.5%

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Safety Warnings | 5
• Keep the lid closed during use. This pellet grill is intended
to be used with a closed lid.
• NEVER use this grill as a heater.
• This grill is not for commercial use.
• Before starting, make sure the grease bucket is in place.
• ALWAYS unplug the grill after using. Wind cord around the
cord wrap so it is out of the way.
• During use, the plug wiring should be sorted so it does not
impose a tripping hazard.
• ALWAYS use the grill on a hard, stable, and level surface.
• This grill operates automatically though the control pane.
DO NOT manually fill the fire pot or over-fill the fire pot by
hand. This will cause a dangerous over-firing condition.
• DO NOT put more than 15 lb. on the side shelf.
• DO NOT lean or push down on the side shelf.
• DO NOT move the grill while it is being used.
• DO NOT use accessories not specified for use with this
appliance.
• ALWAYS make sure the front wheel casters are locked
while in use.
• DO NOT leave grill unattended at any time while in use.
• BEFORE each use, make sure the grill is in good working
condition.
• DO NOT alter the grill in any way.
• DO NOT modify or hardwire the auger to run continuously.
• DO NOT use the grill until it is completely assembled with
all parts securely tightened.
• The grill MUST be completely cooled off and be
extinguished before any cover can be used.
• Maintaining the grill is the responsibility of the owner or
user. The firebowl, drip tray, and drip tray tube must be
cleaned occasionally to remove grease buildup. Failure
to clean grease buildup can cause grease fires which are
VERY DANGEROUS.
• After every 20 hours of use, the fire pot MUST be cleaned
out to remove any ash buildup.
THIS IS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
• NEVER pour water into the firebowl, fire pot, or drip tray.
• Disposal of ashes - Any ashes that are removed from the
grill should be placed in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a noncombustible floor or ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the
ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
WARNING!

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6 |Assembly
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24
23
25
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
28
26 27
30
29
48
15
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32
33
34
35
36
42
43
44
45
46
47
37 38 39 40 41
A B C D E F G H
M4
Cap Nut
M6 x 12
Bolt
M5 x 10
Bolt
M6 x 14
Step Bolt
M4 x 8
Bolt
M6
Nut
M12
Lock Nut Washer Adjustable Wrench
Phillips
Head
x1 x36 x8 x1 x1 x26 x2 x1 x1 x1

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8 |Assembly
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
12Warming Rack Bracket
21Hopper Top
31Protection Guard
41Power Cord Bracket
51Hopper Gasket
61Hopper Bottom Assembly
71 Front Shelf Bracket (L)
81Front Left Leg
92Wagon Wheel
10 1 Wheel Axle
11 1 Back Left Leg
12 1Bottom Shelf
13 1Front Shelf
14 1 Grease Bucket
15 2Caster
16 1Front Right Leg
17 1Back Right Leg
18 1Chimney Gasket
19 1Chamber Right Bracket
20 1Chimney Pipe
21 1Chimney Cap
22 1Side Handle
23 3 Cooking Grate
24 5Utensil Hook
25 1Warming Rack
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
26 1Flame Tamer
27 1Cooking Chamber
28 1 Grease Tray
29 1Chamber Lid
30 1Temp Gauge
31 1Hopper Inner
32 1Hopper Top Gasket
33 1Hopper Bottom
34 1Circuit Board Box
35 1 Rubber Sealer
36 1 PTC Controller
37 1Rubber Cap
38 1Rubber Ring
39 1Auger Motor
40 1Blower Fan
41 1Hopper Bottom Panel
42 1Auger
43 1Auger Housing
44 1Firepot
45 1Hot Rod
46 1 Grill Probe
47 1Power Cord
48 1 Front Shelf Bracket (R)
49 1Meat Probe
PREPARATION
Before beginning assembly make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with included contents list and diagram above. If any parts
are missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the grill. Contact customer service for replacement parts via telephone or email.

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Assembly | 9
Remove the lid from the Cooking
Chamber (27) by removing bolt and
washer and sliding the hinge pins on the
lid out of the hinge holes on the cooking
chamber. Set bolt and washer aside for
step 18.
STEP 1
STEP 2 With the help of a friend, place the Cooking
Chamber (27) on its side. Orient the
Cooking Chamber (27) so the chimney side
faces up. Make sure that another person is
holding the Cooking Chamber (27) during
the assembly process.
Attach Front Right Leg (16) and Front Left
Leg (8) to the Cooking Chamber (27) using
M6 x 12 Bolts (B x 8) & M6 Nuts (F x 8).
NOTE: Do not fully tighten hardware.
27
27
16
8
B F

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10 |Assembly
Insert the Bottom Shelf (12) into the
mounted legs. Attach remaining 2 legs
(Back Right (17) & Back Left (11) by
inserting the hooks of the bottom shelf (12)
into the holes in the legs before bolting to
the Cooking Chamber (27) using M6 x 12
Bolts (B x 8) and M6 Nuts (F x 8). Tighten all
leg hardware.
NOTE: Bottom Shelf (12) must be mounted
before securing remaining 2 legs.
Insert the Wheel Axle (10) through the
bottom holes in the Front Left (8) and Back
Left (11) legs. Attach the Wagon Wheels (9)
onto the Wheel Axle (10) using M12 Lock
Nuts (G x 2) as shown. Do not overtighten.
Thread Casters (15) into remaining legs by
turning clockwise until tight.
STEP 3
STEP 4
27
27
16
8
15
108
11
10
17
12
11
B
G
F

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STEP 5
STEP 6 Attach Chamber Right Bracket (19) onto
Cooking Chamber (27) right endcap
inside using M6 x 12 Bolts (B x 2) and M6
Nuts (F x 2) as shown.
Attach Side Handle (22) on Cooking
Chamber (27) right end cap using M6 x
12 Bolts (B x 4) and M6 Nuts (F x 4).
With assistance, position the assembly
upright as shown.
27
19
22
BF

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12 |Assembly
STEP 7
STEP 8
Attach Chimney Pipe (20) and Chimney
Gasket (18) to the Cooking Chamber (27)
right endcap using M6 x 12 (B x 4).
Be certain the gasket fits between the
Chimney Pipe (20) and outside face of the
chamber endcap as shown.
Screw Chimney Cap (21) into Chimney
Pipe (20) top as shown by turning it
clockwise. Do not screw Chimney Cap
(21) all the way down.
Insert an M6 x 14 Step Bolt (D x 1) into
the square tube end of the chamber right
bracket. Hang the Grease Bucket (14)
from the tube and as shown.
20
20
14
21
18
B
D

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Assembly | 13
Connect the Hopper Top (2) to the Hopper
Bottom Assembly (6) with M5 x 10 Bolts
(C x 4).
Install Protection Guard (3) into the Hopper
Assembly with M5 x 10 Bolts (C x 2).
NOTE: Insert all 6 Bolts before tightening
completely.
Attach the Power Cord Bracket (4) to the
back of the Hopper Assembly with M5 x 10
Bolts (C x 2).
STEP 9
STEP 10
2
6
4
3
C
C

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Slide Hopper Gasket over Auger Housing. Then,
place the Pellet Hopper Assembly onto the
Cooking Chamber (27) by inserting the Auger
Housing through the left endcap. While holding
the Hopper Assembly away from the endcap,
insert the Grill Probe (46) through the endcap
wall. The Grill Probe (46) should be turned
horizontal as shown. Tighten the Grill Probe (46)
into place using M4 x 8 Bolt (E x 1) and M4 Cap
Nut (A x 1)
NOTE: Make sure grill probe tip end is facing
towards the chamber front when installing.
Tighten the hopper assembly to the Cooking
Chamber (27) left endcap using M6 x 12 Bolts
(A x 6)
Attach the Front Shelf Bracket L (7) to the front
of the Cooking Chamber (27) near the left leg
using M6 x 12 Bolts (B x 2) and M6 Nuts (F x 2).
Connect the Front Shelf (13) to Front Shelf
Bracket R (48) by inserting the Shelf Hooks
through the bracket. Then insert the left side of
the shelf through the Left Shelf Bracket on the
Cooking Chamber.
Attach the Front Shelf Bracket R (48) to the
front of the Cooking Chamber (27) using M6 x
12 Bolts (B x 2) and M6 Nuts (F x 2). Tighten all
hardware.
STEP 11
STEP 12
27
48
27
7
13
46
6
B
B
F
A
E

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Place the Grease Tray (28) on
the chamber right side bracket
and chamber left side bracket
as shown.
Place the Flame Tamer (26) over the Fire Pot
inside the Cooking Chamber. It should rest in
place as shown.
STEP 13
STEP 14
26
26
28
POSITION
SLOT
LEFT
RIGHT
TRAY SLOTS

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16 |Assembly
Place Cooking Grates (23) onto
cooking chamber grid brackets/
rails as shown.
Insert Warming Rack Brackets
(1) into mounting tabs found on
cooking chamber endcaps.
STEP 15
STEP 16
23
1
1

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Assembly | 17
Reconnect the Cooking Chamber Lid (29) by
sliding the hinge pins into the hinges. Secure
it with the washer and bolt removed in Step 1.
Screw the Temperature Gauge (230) fully into
the lid. Adjust the orientation and lock the
gauge into position using the pre-attached
nut.
If desired, install the utensil "S" hooks onto
the side handle.
When needed, connect the Meat Probe to the
Controller by inserting the female plug into
the controller socket marked "Meat Probe."
If not in use, leave disconnected and store
indoors.
CAUTION: When not in use, the rubber
cap should be placed in the meat probe
adapter socket to keep rain or moisture from
damaging the circuit board.
Place Warming Rack (25) onto Warming
Rack Brackets (1) so that it securely rests
in brackets.
STEP 17
STEP 18
25
1
30
29
RUBBER
CAP
MEAT PROBE

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18 |Assembly
Pellet grill is now assembled.
STEP 19

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Operation | 19
• 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.
• There might be some discrepancy between the digital temperature displayed and the actual temperature inside the grill.
Some variance is normal due to temperature gauge locations and calibration differences.
• When changing the operating temperature, allow up to 15 minutes for the temperature to stabilize.
If lowering the temperature, it is best to leave the lid open for a few minutes to help decrease quicker.
CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
WIRELESS CONNECTION
INDICATOR
SENSOR SELECTOR
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
MEAT PROBE SOCKET
MODE SELECTOR
POWER BUTTON
LED DISPLAY SCREEN
Used to toggle
between Cook and
Smoke modes.
This LED will remain on
when a device is connected.
Otherwise, it will flash.
Used to toggle between
the internal RTD, indicated
as "GRILL" and the meat
probe, indicated as "MEAT."
Used to toggle between the
current grill temperature,
indicated as "ACTUAL"
and the desired cooking
temperature, indicated as
"S E T P OI N T."
CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS

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20 |Operation
• 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.
• PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING ENCLOSED SPACES.
• IN WINDY OR RAINY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM THE WIND AND RAIN.
• READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
• NEVER add pellets to a hot fire pot by hand. You could be seriously burned. If the pellets run out or the fire goes out, wait until
the grill cools down, then follow the SETUP PROCEDURE to restart.
• NEVER put water in the fire pot as this could cause the auger to jam.
• NEVER use water to extinguish flare-ups. Close the lid and turn off the grill and wait for the fire to extinguish itself.
• NEVER use any flammable liquids, such as gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar
liquids to start or freshen-up the fire! Keep all such liquids well away from the grill while it is in use.
• NEVER inspect or perform maintenance on a hot grill. Allow to properly cool before inspecting and cleaning your grill.
• Follow this procedure before first use and after every other use, or after a long cook time.
• This should be performed ONLY when the grill is cool, before being used.
• During shipping or moving around your deck, some components may shift from position.
A complete visual inspection of the grill assembly is required after moving.
1. Open the grill lid. Remove the warming racks and cooking grates.
2. Remove the grease tray and clean off any excess food drippings or grease build-up.
3. Inspect and clean the grease drain. Ensure the drain tube is not blocked.
4. Remove the flame tamer. Inspect the bottom of grill body and clean out pellet ash. Also inspect and clean out fire pot. Ensure there
are no foreign objects in the fire pot and that the ignitor is clean and clear of debris.
NOTE: Line the bottom of the cooking chamber with heavy-duty aluminum foil. This will help prevent flare-ups as well as make cleaning easier.
5. Open the hopper lid and check for any foreign objects. Fill the hopper with your choice of wood pellet fuel made for barbecue and close
the hopper lid.
6. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 110V electrical outlet. DO NOT use if the ground tip has been removed from the power
cord. DO NOT use an extension cord or ungrounded outlet.
7. Press the power button to start the grill. By default, the grill will start in GRILL cooking mode with a set point temperature of 350°F.
8. Observe the auger turning as pellets fill the tube. Once pellets reach the fire pot, turn the grill OFF. DO NOT reach into the fire pot.
9. Re-install the flame tamer, grease tray, cooking grates, and warming rack. Close the grill lid.
10. The grill is now ready for use. Follow the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS to continue.
PREPARATION FOR USE & LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
WARNING!
SETUP PROCEDURE