Firehawk FHAWKPEL450B User manual

VN092022
WOOD PELLET GRILL
FHAWKPEL450B
OWNERS MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO 3
COMPONENT LIST 5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7
INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS 15
SUBSEQUENT START-UP 16
OPERATING TIPS 17
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 18
TROUBLESHOOTING 20
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM 22
WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER GUARANTEE 23

VN092022
WOOD PELLET GRILL
FHAWKPEL450B
OWNERS MANUAL
S AV E T HIS MA N UA L
F O R FUTURE REFEREN C E
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO
GENERAL WARNINGS
Please read this entire manual before installation and use of the pellet fuel-burning
appliance. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily
injury or even death.
At all times follow local building or fire restriction requirements in your area.
This grill is for outdoor use only. DO NOT use it in any enclosed area.
DO NOT store or use combustible materials or liquids near this appliance.
Keep children away while it is in use.
Maintain a safe distance between your grill and any combustible material.
DO NOT move your grill while operating or while it is hot. Wait until the grill is
completely cold.
If a grease fire occurs, turn “off”and leave lid closed until the fire is extinguished. DO
NOT unplug the power cord. DO NOT throw water on it. DO NOT try to smother the
fire.
Clean and maintain your grill after each use.
DO NOT use your grill on rainy days.
DO NOT run power cord across wet surfaces.
DO NOT touch any part of your grill while it is hot. Serious bodily injury could result.
We suggest the use of heat-resistant gloves when operating this grill.
We suggest that you should wrap the Grease Drain Pan with heavy-duty aluminum
foil before using because it is easy to clean.
For convenient and safe assembly, use at least two people to assemble the grill.
Make sure the power cord is disconnected before performing any service or
maintenance.

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DO NOT place anything heavy on top of hopper lid. It is not a shelf and is a tip hazard.
Never use petrol, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or
similar liquids to start or ‘freshen up’ a fire in this appliance. Keep all such liquids
well away from the appliance when in use.
Do not use accessories not specified for use with this appliance.
NOTE: A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED
CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
PELLET RESTRICTIONS
This grill is designed for use of food grade wood pellets only designed for burning in
wood pellet grills. Do Not Use Pellet Fuel Labeled As Having Additives.
We suggest that you use food grade BBQ WOOD PELLETS, which are specifically
made to work in grills.
Always keep the Pellet Hopper dry, the wood pellets will expand greatly, break apart
and even jam the feed system if the pellets get wet or are exposed to high humidity.
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING
Follow these guidelines 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.
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.

COMPONENTLIST
ITEMQTYDESCRIPTIONITEMQTYDESCRIPTION
12HingeAssembly231
Lower Hopper Safety Grate
21Lid241
31Nameplate251
Power Cord
41LidHandle261Auger DriveMotor
5 1 GrillChamberAssembly271NylonCollar
61RTDGuard281Fan
71RTDTemperatureProbe291Feeder Assembly
81HopperBurnerAssembly301HopperInsulationGasket
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Heat Baffle 11Auger
1013
Warming Rack 21Foam Glue
1113
Cooking Grid 3 1 Hot Rod (Ignitor)
1213
Grease Drip Pan 41 FirepotAssembly
131BodyFrame351
1Left Rear Leg
41 GreaseBucket361
1Left Front Leg
51SmokeStackGasket37
1
1
Wheel (with brake)
61SmokeStackAssembly382
1Side Plate
71ChimneyCap39
1
2
Front Plate
814
Meat Probe 0
1Wheels
1
(big)
914
Hopper Lid 1
2
2
Right Front Leg
01ControlWireShield 42 1
2Right Rear Leg
11DigitalControl43
2
1
Pellet Cleanout Door
21
Hopper Handle
Upper Hopper Safety Grate
Hopper Frame
44 1
45 1Visible Window
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HARDWARE PACKAGE LIST
ITEM
QTY
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
QTY
DESCRIPTION
A
24
Bolt1/4-20×19
G
1
OpenEnd Wrench
B
2
WheelAxle
H
4
Gasket
(Ø20*Ø6.5*2.0mm)
C
4
Hexagon Bolt 1/4-20
I
2
CapNut5/16-18
D
1
OpenEndWrench
J
2
Bolt1/4-20*60
E
4
Gasket
(Ø20*Ø8.5*2.0mm)
K
1
Screwdriver
F
2
HexagonNut 1/4-20
L12 Gasket
(Ø20*Ø8.5*0.8mm)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS DIAGRAM
HOPPERBURNERASSEMBLY
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BODY FRAME ASSEMBLY
1. ASSEMBLING OF BOTTOM BASE
1.1. Lift up the Chamber (5) on the Body Frame. Align the Chamber holes with the Leg
holes and secure with Bolts (A) and Washers (L) as shown.
Note: Be careful not to over tighten Bolts (A). During assembly two people will be required
to lift four legs onto the chamber.
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1.2. Take Left & Right Front Legs and use the Bolts (A) to assemble the Front Plate (40)
through the holes, as shown.
Take Left & Right Legs and use the Bolts (A) to assemble the Side Plates (39) through the
holes, as shown.
1.3. Push the Axle (B) through the wheel (41), Gasket (E) and then through the hole in the Leg
as shown. The Gasket (E), Cap Nut (I) are used to secure the wheel assembly in place. Use
Wrench (D)(G)to tighten them. Repeat for the other wheel. Install the Wheels (with brake) (38)
into the screw holes. Tighten with Wrench (D).
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1.4. Turn the grill assembly over and use a Screwdriver (K) to lock any loose parts.
2. INSTALLING THE CHAMBER HANDLE TO THE LID
From the inside of the raised lid, push the Bolts (C) through the Gaskets (H) and then
through the lid. Thread Bolts (C) into Handle (4) and tighten with Wrench (D).
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3. ASSEMBLING THE SIDE HANDLE
Insert Bolt (J) through the Hopper Handle (23) and into the Hopper. Use Screwdriver (K) to
tighten them, as shown.
4. INSTALLING THE SMOKESTACK AND CHIMNEY CAP
4.1. Use Bolt (C) through the holes of Smoke Stack (16) and Smoke Stack Foam Gasket
(15), align the hole of grill body, then attach the Gasket (H) and Hexagon Nut (F). Finally
use Wrench (D)(G)to tighten them.
4.2. Tighten the Chimney Cap (17) on the Smoke Stack Assembly (16). Note that the
chimney is vertical and then tightened.
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5. INSTALLING THE HEAT BAFFLE
Place the lower bracket of the Heat Baffle (9) into the groove of the feeder.
6. INSTALLING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN
Install the Grease Drain Pan (12) over the Heat Baffle facing downward to fit onto the
locating brackets so that the grease can flow into the Grease Drain Tube.
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7. INSTALLING THE COOKING GRATE AND WARMING RACK
Install the Cooking Grid (11) and Warming Rack (10) into the Chamber.
8. HANG UP THE GREASE BUCKET AND MEAT PROBE
8.1. Located the Grease Drain Tube which is on the right side of the Chamber, and then
hang the Grease Bucket (14) on the hook.
8.2. Insert the Meat Probe (18) into one hole on the controller board.
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Usage of Pellet Cleanout Door
Note: The Hopper is equipped on the back with a Pellet Cleanout Door (44) to clear the
hopper of unused pellets so as to replace with fresh pellets or pellets of a different smoking
flavor.
1. Place a bucket or bowl below cleanout door to capture falling pellets.
2. Turn cleanout door thumbscrew counterclockwise to unlock door, and pellets will fall
through cleanout chute. (Don’t remove the thumbscrew completely.)
3. Once pellets have dispensed through chute, lower the door down. Turn thumbscrew
clockwise to lock door.
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ALWAYS START THE GRILL ON SMOKE SETTING WITH THE LID OPEN !
After the Pellets are ignited, you can turn the Temperature Dial to any cooking temperature
desired. Please don’t turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE while in use.
(Feed button): Feed pellets into the fire pot. Pressing and holding the Feed button will activate an
extra feed of pellets to the fire pot. Release “FEED” to stop feeding pellets.
INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this manual carefully and follow it step by step before starting your
grill for the first time and each time the grill runs out of pellets.
1.Remove the Porcelain Grills, Warming Rack, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle from the interior of
the grill.
2.Open the Pellet Hopper Lid, make sure there are no foreign objects in the Auger and Hopper.
3.With the Switch in the position of Shut Down Cycle , plug the power cord into a 240 Volt AC
grounded outlet.
4.Press button to turn on your grill and turn the Temperature Dial to the SMOKE position.
Please check the following things:
(WARNING: Please do not touch it!)
Confirm the Auger is turning. (Wait for 1-2 minutes.)
Hold your fingers above the Firepot to confirm the fan is blowing air through the Firepot.
The hotrod will heat up and you should be able to sense the heat coming from it. (It takes
approximately 1-2 minutes.)
You should see a temperature number displayed on your LCD DISPLAY. If you see
something different displayed it is an ERROR CODE.
NOTE: PLEASE SEE TROUBLESHOOTING FOR DETAILS ON ERROR CODES.
5.Turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE.
(Please note the draft fan will stay on for 10 minutes in this mode.)
6.Fill the Pellet Hopper with Pellets. Then turn the Temperature Dial to HIGH. It takes some time for
the Pellets to travel through the tube, when the Pellets start to drop, turn the Temperature Dial to
SHUT DOWN CYCLE. Leave grill until it shuts off automatically.
7.Turn the Temperature Dial to SMOKE. Allow the Pellets to come to full flame. Once flames are
coming out of the Firepot, turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE and let the grill cool
down.
[We suggest to wrap the Grease Drain Pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil before using
because it is easier to clean.]
8.Place components back in place. Open the lid and turn the Temperature Dial to SMOKE. A few
minutes later, when you see whitish-gray smoke coming out of the grill, close the lid and turn the
Temperature Dial to any cooking setting desired.
9.Set Temperature Dial to HIGH and let grill run for 45 minutes at this setting to rid it of any foreign
matter. This step must be done before cooking any food.
10.Please preheat the grill for 10 minutes before adding food. This makes your grill heat up faster
and quickly reach your desired cooking temperature. Adding food sooner will slow down the heating
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SUBSEQUENT START-UP
ATTENTION: If the grill fails to light or the fire in the Firepot goes out while cooking, it is vital
to follow these steps when sufficient pellets are still in the Pellet Hopper. Failure to follow the
steps may cause a hazardous “over-firing”of your grill due to an excess of unburned pellets
in the Firepot.
1.Turn OFF the appliance and unplug the Power Cord. After the grill cools down, remove all
food, the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and the Heat Baffle.
2.Remove all unburned pellets and ash from inside and around the Firepot (See instruction
for proper handling and disposal of ash).
3.Plug in the Power Cord and turn on the grill. Pellets should fall into the Firepot and the
Hot Rod should begin to heat (it will start to turn red).
4.If this step is successful, you will see flames come out of the Firepot.
Then turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE and let it cool down. Next, put
components back in place, open the lid and turn the Temperature Dial to SMOKE. Wait a
few minutes until you see whitish-gray smoke coming out of the grill, then close the lid and
turn the Temperature Dial to any cooking setting desired.
5.If this step is not successful, see TROUBLESHOOTING or contact your local store for
support.
SHUTDOWNCYCLE
Augerturnsoff
Fancontinuestorunfor10minutes
After youhavefinished cooking,turnthe TemperatureDial to ShutdownCycleposition.The
functionofthissettingistoleavetheDraftInductionFanrunningfor10minutestoburn
redundantpelletsinthe firepot.Afterthefanrunsfor10minutes,the fanwillstop andthe
controllerwill poweroff.
CAUTION:Themainpowerswitchwillshutthepowerofftothecontrollerandthe
TemperatureDialKnobswitchwillcutoffpowertothegrillcomponentsonly.Whenservicing
thecontrolleroranypartsensurethatthepowersupplyisdisconnectedbyunpluggingthe
grilltoavoidashockhazard.
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OPERATING TIPS
1.Likeallgrills,theactualtemperatureofthisgrillandthecookingtimeswillbeaffectedby
external temperature, humidity, wind conditions, quality of pellets, etc.
2.Itisbeneficialtoshelteryourgrillfromthewind.Thiswillaidintemperatureoutput,heat
retentionandheatrecoverytimewhenthelidisopen.
3.Donotopenthelidfrequently,itwillincreaseyourcookingtime.Youcanopenthelid
whenyouwantthegrilltocooldownquickly.
4.Please preheat the grill for 10 minutes before adding food. This will allow your grill to heat
upquicklyandreturntoyourdesiredtemperatureoncefoodisadded.
5.Nevermoveyourgrillwhileinuse.
6.NeverputwaterintothePelletHopperorFirepot.
7.WARNING:NEVERADDPELLETSTOTHEFIREPOTDIRECTLY.ITISDANGEROUS.
If you run out of pellets and lose your fire while cooking, let the grill cool down and start
againwiththeINITIALFIRINGINSTRUCTIONS.
8.WerecommendyoucoveryourGreaseDrainPanwithheavy-dutyaluminumfoiland
changeitfrequently.ThisisthesimplestwaytocleanyourGreaseDrainPan.Failureto
cleantheGreaseDrainPan,V-shapedGreaseDrainandGreaseDrainTubemaycause
greasefires.Ifthissituationhappens,turntheTemperatureDialtoSHUTDOWNCYCLE
andkeepthelidopenuntilthefireiscompletelyout.ATTHESAMETIME,BECAREFUL
NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. When the grill is completely cool, clean any grease
accumulationfromtheV-shapedGreaseDrainandtheGreaseDrainPan.Replacethefoil
ontheGreaseDrainPan.Thenrestartthegrillandresumecooking.
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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Your GRILL requires regular maintenance.
Make sure your grill is OFF, unplugged and completely cold before performing any
maintenance and cleaning.
Grease
1.With regular use your grill will accumulate grease on the Flue Lining, the Grease Drain
Tube, the V-shaped Grease Drain and the Grease Drain Pan. Always be sure these areas
are clean and free of grease and debris. You should check and clean these areas regularly
to reduce the risk of fire.
2.It is easier to remove accumulated grease when the grill is still warm (not hot).
BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. Heat-resistant gloves are recommended.
If too much grease is allowed to build up in the V-shaped Grease Drain or is allowed to plug
the Grease Drain Tube, a grease fire could result. It is necessary to clean these areas
regularly. You can scarp the grease accumulation from inside the V-shaped Grease Drain
and Grease Drain Tube by using a stiff, nonmetallic tool. Much of the loosened grease can
be pushed down through the Grease Drain Tube and fall into the Grease Bucket. Wipe up
remaining grease residue with paper towels or disposable rags.
Flue Pipe(Smoke Stack)
Remove the Chimney Cap Assembly, clean it with warm soapy water. Scrape the creosote
and grease accumulation from inside of the vertical and horizontal sections of the Flue Pipe
by using a stiff, nonmetallic tool such as a wooden paint stir stick. Once the creosote and
grease residue has been loosened from the Flue Pipe Lining, much of it can be cleaned with
paper towels or disposable rags. Do not spray water or other liquid cleaners onto the inside
of the grill.
Outside surfaces
1.Use warm soapy water to wipe away grease. Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers
or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside grill surfaces.
2.It is highly recommended that you use a cover to protect your grill .
3.You can use a high-quality car wax on the outside surfaces of your grill to protect it’s finish.
Internal component
1.To clean the Porcelain-coated Grill Grates we recommend using a long-handled cleaning
brush designed for Porcelain-coated Grates.
2.It is recommended that you clean your Grill Grates after each use.
3.Clean the inner RTD temperature probe after each use.
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