Mak Grills EP-429-2G User manual

MAK GRiLLS
Owners Manual
Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill
Model EP-429-2G
Superior Wood
Pellet BBQ
Smoker-Grills
Superior Wood
Pellet BBQ
Smoker-Grills
GENERAL

MAK GRILLS
Owners Manual
Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill
Model EP-429-2G
Welcome to the MAK GRILLS family! We appreciate your purchase of our
quality, American-made products, proudly built in Dallas, Oregon. MAK
GRILLS is proud to be an American company that makes every effort to
purchase products locally.
If you have any questions concerning the assembly or operation of your
MAK GRILL, please call us at [phone]. You may also reach us via
email: [email protected]. Additional useful information and help can
be found on our website, www.makgrills.com.
Please record the following information here for future reference:
Grill Serial number (back left side of the pellet hopper) _______________
Inspected by:_____________________________ Date: _____________
Date Purchased:__________ Purchased From: ____________________
Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place for reference if needed.
NOTICE!
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
ASSEMBLING OR USING YOUR MAK GRILL!
The MAK GRILL was designed for residential outdoor use
only! Any other use may cause serious injury and will void any
and all warranties. Do not operate this grill in the vicinity of
any liquid combustibles such as gasoline or use any such
items inside the unit. Maintain a clearance of at least (20)
twenty inches around this grill at all times. Only touch handles
with the understanding that the unit will be HOT during
operation. In case of fire or other emergency, unplug the unit
from the power source. Before removing electronics panel or
the Pellet Boss Control Board for servicing or any other
reason, disconnect unit from power source.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
BBQ PARTS LIST & DIAGRAM
Page 3
Page 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 8
Page 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 12
MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL Page 17
TROUBLE SHOOTING & REPAIR Page 18
GRILL WARRANTY Page 20
READ THIS BEFORE USING!
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
There will be some assembly required with your grill. All necessary
hardware and tools required for proper assembly of your MAK GRILL are
included with the grill. Please make sure you have each of the items
listed below when removing your grill from the packaging. Please refer to
the BBQ PARTS LIST on pages4&5forhelp in identifying the individual
components needed to assemble your grill. We have included some extra
hardware such as screws and washers for your convenience.
Main body of pellet grill (1)
Front legs (2)
Rear legs (have 3 extra holes) (2)
Bottom shelf (1)
Casters, locking (2)
Casters, non-locking (2)
Warmer/Smoker box (1)
Back splash (1)
Side cover handles (2)
Front cover handle (1)
Ash cleanout door (1)
Grease bucket (1)
Heat diffuser (1)
Grease tray (1)
Flame Zone™ cover (1)
Cooking grate (1)
Warmer/Smoker box grate (1)
Warmer/Smoker box grease tray (1)
Tool hanger (1)
Tool pack (1)
Meat probe (1)
Owners manual (1)
Please note: The approximate assembly time for this grill is between
60-90 minutes.
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Hardware:
1/4” x 1/2” long screw (40)
1/4” lock washer (36)
1/4” x 5/8” flat washer (5)
#6 x 3/8” long screw (4)
#6 lock washer (4)
Caster wrench (1)
Optional Items:
Meat Probe
Upper Grill Grate
Grill Cover
Rib Rack
Pellets
Pellet Bucket
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BBQ PARTS LIST
Main body of pellet grill (1)
Front legs (2)
Rear legs (2)
DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY
ITEM
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Bottom shelf (1)
Casters, locking (2)
Casters, non-locking (2)
Warmer/Smoker box (1)
Back splash (1)
Side cover handles (2)
Grill lid handle (1)
Ash clean-out door (1)
Grease bucket (1)
Heat diffuser (1)

DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY
ITEM
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Grease shield
Grease tray (1)
Flame Zone™ cover (1)
Cooking grate (1)
Warmer/Smoker box grate (1)
Warmer/Smoker box grease tray (1)
Tool hanger (1)
Tool pack (1)
Owner’s manual (1)
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Caster Wrench (1)
Meat probe (1)
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Hardware:
1/4” x 1/2” long screw (40)
1/4” lock washer (36)
1/4” x 5/8” flat washer (5)
#6 x 3/8” long screw (4)
#6 lock washer (4)
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BBQ DIAGRAM

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The assembly of the 2 Star General Grill requires (2) two people.
Before you begin the assembly process, take the outer cardboard
surrounding the grill from the pallet, flatten it and use that to place the
barbecue onto during assembly. Remove all parts and components from
the grill and pallet and place them in an area that allows you to get to them,
but does not interfere with the assembly process. Lay unit on its back on
the cardboard. Install screws part way in each step, but don't tighten them
until all screws have been started.
STEP 1
front and rear legsInstall (rear legs have 3 extra holes) using 4 each (16
total), ¼” x ½” screws and lock washers.
Step1-1 Step1-2
Step 2 Step 3
STEP 2
bottom shelfInstall using 8 each
¼” x ½” screws and lock washers.
STEP 3
2 locking casters on front
legs
Install
, tighten as much as possible
by hand, then using caster wrench
provided, tighten threads all the
way flush with leg base.

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STEP 4
2 non-locking casters on
rear legs
Install
, using caster wrench
provided, tighten threads all the
way flush with leg base.
Now (holding the lid in it's closed
position) use a friend to help you
stand the grill up onto it's
casters. Now your ready to
complete your assembly.
Step 4
STEP 6
back splashInstall using 6 each
¼” x ½” screws and lock washers.
Step 6
STEP 5
Warmer/Smoker boxWith the assistance of one other person, install the
by tilting it into position, resting the box on the hanging hem bracket.
Secure the box to the barbecue body using the ¼” x ½” screws and lock
washers.
Step5-1 Step5-2
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STEP 8
Place the Warmer/Smoker box
grease tray and grate back into the
bottom of the Warmer/Smoker box.
STEP 9
Install Pellet Hopper and
Warmer/Smoker box lid handles
using 2 each (4 total) #6 x 3/8”
screws and lock washers.
(Note: There are 2 other screw
holes on the back of the lids that
are not used).
Step 8 Step 9
STEP 10
tool hookInstall using 3 each ¼” x
½” long screws, and 1/4” x 5/8” flat
washers.
Step 10
STEP 7
ash clean-out door
Install 1 each ¼” x ½” screw into the
part way so that
the end of the screw is pointed up
towards the bottom of the grill. Slide
door into the slots located on the
underside of the barbecue cooking
chamber then tighten the screw.
Step 7

STEP 11
STEP 12
STEP 13
STEP 14
Place the grease shield into position, making sure the bottom clip is
facing towards the firepot, and that the lip overlaps the flange on both
sides of the grease drain.
Position the heat diffuser over the fire pot. The shield should fit over the
top of the front and rear diffuser brackets.
Make sure the diffuser, grease shield, drip pan and cooking grid are
properly set into place.
Hang the grease bucket onto the grease drain located on the lower
right hand side of the barbecue body.
READ THIS BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL!
Warning this unit will get extremely hot,
only touch handles while operating.
Start up procedures.
(Make sure all items are assembled and
shipping supplies are removed from the unit.)
1. Fill hopper with pellets.
2. Plug in the unit.
3. Turn power switch ON.
5. Once “seasoned”, adjust the SETPOINT temperature to any desired
setting and start cooking on your MAK GRILL!
4. Set grill SETPOINT to HIGH and let the unit run for 30 minutes to
season the grill before cooking any foods.
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Shut down procedures.
Changing pellets.
Turn the power switch to OFF. The PELLET BOSS will automatically
go into cool-down mode and may run for up to (20) twenty minutes
before the grill completely shuts off.
1. Turn the power switch to off and let unit cool down completely.
2. Place bucket completely under pellet dump door.
3. Open door and remove pellets.
4. Close door and add new variety of pellets.
5. Cook on high for 5 minutes to allow new flavor to begin burning.
NOTE: Always wait at least 10 minutes after grill has completely
shut-down before placing the cover back on the grill. Never place
a cover on a hot grill.
Most BBQ recipes will tell you to cook all of your meats around 200 to
250 degrees until they reach optimal temperature. You will need to use
the meat thermometer to accurately determine this temperature.
Burgers, steaks veggies etc. can be cooked quickly on HIGH if you
wish over the Flame Zone™. You may also fry foods in an all metal
skillet over the Flame Zone™. Remember the hotter the setpoint
temperature is the faster your food cooks and less smoke flavor you
will get. The old BBQ saying “Low and Slow” really makes a big
difference in taste!
Smoking foods on the main grill can be done on the smoke and lower
temperature settings.
The warmer/smoker box is designed to use while cooking on higher
temperatures to keep foods ready to serve while your preparing more,
it will run approx 180 degrees. It may also be used for “cold smoking”
foods such as cheese on the smoke setting.

PELLET BOSS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
™
ON / OFF SWITCH
FUSE HOLDER
SELECT BUTTON
SET BUTTON
ARROW BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE PROBE JACKS
Main power switch which turns the grill ON
and OFF. When first turned on the grill will go
into a start up routine on "SMOKE" and light
the fire pot.
The FUSE protects the circuit board from
component failure. Replace blown fuses with
the same style 3.15 amp fuse.
The SELECT button is used to activate
different screens, each time you push the SELECT button the screen will
change to the next function screen. Press and hold the SELECT button to
lock any screen (a lock icon will appear on the display screen). To unlock
the screen press any button.
Press the SET button to change or accept changes to any screen.
Example: To change the grill set temperature press SET (the screen will
flash) arrow up or down to desired temperature then press SET again to
accept the change.
Use the ARROW buttons to scroll though screens or adjust settings up or
down. Note: Most settings wrap so you can adjust either direction.
Use the Temperature PROBE JACKS to monitor the internal temperature
of the food you’re cooking. Plug the probe into the jack, run the probe
through the mouse hole on the front left side of the grill opening and insert
the probe end into your food. The display will show the temperature of the
food under each probe number 1,2 & 3.
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PELLET BOSS
Screen Display Descriptions & Settings
™
Shows the temperature for the main body of the grill.
To change the temperature setting for the grill press ”SET”, the
temperature will flash. Use the arrows to adjust to your desired cooking
temperature. When finished press ”SET” again, the temp will stop flashing
and the grill will adjust to the new temperature.
setting
Shows the temperature inside the grill.
There are no user settings for this screen. screen. To change
the temperature follow the instructions above.
Displays the internal temperature of the food it is inserted
into. If no probe is plugged into the jack, or if the probe is not working, it
will display ”CHECK” Note: the temperature probes have a range of 50 to
491 degrees. If the probe is between 40 and 49 degrees it will display
”LOW”. If the probe is below 40 degrees it will display ”CHECK”. Above
491 degrees the probe display screen will read 491.
To add a SETPOINT alarm for the probe press SET, the screen
will flash, use the arrow buttons to adjust the setting from OFF to 491
degrees. Press SET again to accept. Note: when alarm is set the display
will show ”A” next to the probe temperature. Once the set temperature is
reached the alarm will sound and the screen will flash until any button is
depressed. If the grill is turned off all alarms will reset to OFF.
actual
Screen Display 1 - SET POINT
Description:
Settings:
Screen Display 2 - GRILL TEMP
Screen Display 3 - PROBE 1
Description:
Settings:
Description:
Settings:
Screen Displays4&5-PROBES2&3-Description & Settings are
the same as Probe 1.
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Screen Display 6 - TIMER
Screen Display 7 - ELAPSED TIME
Description:
Settings:
Description:
Settings:
The TIMER can be set to count down and alarm when
getting to zero. It will reset to zero whenever the grill is powered turned
off.
Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds. Minutes will
flash.Press SELECT and hours will flash. Use arrow buttons to adjust to
desired time. Press the SET button again to accept. Once the timer
displays the desired time use the SET button again to START & STOP
the timer. When the timer reaches zero an alarm will sound and the
screen will flash until any button is depressed. If the grill is turned off all
alarms will reset to OFF. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to
reset the timer back to zero.
The ELAPSED TIME is a count-up timer which shows the
total length of cooking time. It will reset to zero whenever the grill is
powered off.
Press the SET button to start the ELAPSED TIME, press again
to stop. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to reset the timer
back to zero.
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NOTE: For best results, prevent twisting the probe cable, exposing
it to high heat or direct flame, or immerse in water. To clean, wipe
the probe with a damp cloth with mild detergent. The probes
should only be used to monitor internal meat temperatures, not
your grill's cooking temperature. Store probes in a dry place away
from water or moisture.
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Screen Display 8 - USER 1
Description:
Settings:
Screen Displays9&10-USER2&3-Description &
Settings same as User 1.
USER PROGRAMS are designed to let you automatically
adjust the grill temperature using time and or probe temperatures.
Example: If you want to cook a prime rib on High for 15 minutes then
change to 250 degrees for 3 hours, or until probe 1 reaches 135
degrees, you can use a program to make the grill automatically follow
this sequence. Programs will be saved and will have to be overwritten to
change. When a program is running the screen will display the progress
of the sequence by displaying the remaining time left or the meat probe
temperature. When a sequence change is initiated an alarm will sound 3
times and display the new SETPOINT temperature for the program.
To set up a USER PROGRAM press the arrow buttons to
reach USER 1. Push SET, the screen will flash OFF, ARROW up or
down to choose OFF, SETUP or START. When SETUP appears press
SET again to select. The screen will change to STRT 1.1, SET: SMKE,
use the arrows to adjust the temperature desired for the beginning of
your program then press SET to accept. The screen will change to END
1.1, SET: NONE, use the arrows to adjust between TIME,
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MP1, MP2 or MP3 (MP is MEAT PROBE). If TIME is selected the TIMER
screen will appear (set TIMER as noted above), if MP1,2 or 3 is selected
the PROBE screen will appear use the arrow buttons to adjust and press
SET to accept. The screen will display STRT 1.2 SET:SMKE and go
through all of the same screen settings as 1.1. To end the program set
the END: to NONE. Once the program is complete the USER 1 screen
will appear with OFF setting. To start the program you will need to press
SET, arrow to START, press set to accept and the program will run. To
stop the program: Press SET, Select a different user program; Select
OFF. You can restart by selecting START again.
Another way to stop a user program is to adjust the SETPOINT
temperature
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PELLET BOSS
Features not part of the normal screen rotation
™
Locks the screen that your on for continuous viewing.
Press and hold the SELECT button until the LOCK ICON
appears. Press any button to unlock the screen.
The screen will scroll through all ACTIVE SCREENS
(screens that are in use) when unlocked and left untouched.
There are no user settings for this feature.
When ALARMS are set and reached the unit will beep and
the appropriate screen will flash.
When ALARMS are set and reached the Pellet Boss™ will
beep and the appropriate screen will flash. The alarm will sound for (10)
ten minutes before automatically shutting off. To end the alarm, push any
button on the control panel.
MANUAL MODE is designed as a back-up in case of a
thermocouple failure. If your thermocouple fails the unit will not be able to
detect the actual grill temperature. Therefore it will not function properly.
In this case you will have to enable the manual mode if you choose to
operate your grill until a new thermocouple is installed. MANUAL mode is
a timed sequence so grill temperatures will vary.
SCREEN LOCK
Description:
Settings:
ACTIVE SCREEN SCROLL
ALARMS
MANUAL
Description:
Settings:
Description:
Settings:
Description:
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Settings:
Description:
Settings:
Description:
Settings:
IGNITING PELLETS
COOL & SHUT DOWN
To enable the MANUAL MODE press and hold the SET button
for 10 seconds. Once enabled, you can set the grill temperature from the
following options; SMOKE (175), LOW (225), MEDIUM (275), MEDHIGH
(350) & High (450+). To change the temperature setting for the grill press
”SET” the temperature will flash. Use the arrow buttons to adjust. When
finished press ”SET” again, the temperature will stop flashing and the grill
will adjust to the new set temperature. Note: Because there is no working
thermocouple you will need to use a thermometer to actually check the
temperature achieved. To return to the NORMAL MODE press and hold
the SET button for 10 seconds.
This screen will activate whenever the igniter is on. Most
usually during start up but will also activate in the case of an ”auto relight
sequence” if the flame is detected to have burned out. IGNITING
PELLETS will scroll across the display screen and the grill will repeat the
lighting sequence 3 times before shutting the grill off and displaying
“check fire pot.”
There are no user settings for this feature.
This screen appears when you turn the ON/OFF switch to
OFF. The controller will run the fan on high speed until the temperature in
the grill drops to 160 degrees. It will then switch to a 4 minute countdown-
timer and entirely shut the unit OFF.
There are no user settings for this feature. This feature is
designed to help burn up all remaining pellets in the fire pot and give you
a clean start the next time you cook. Simply turn the grill off and let the
PELLET BOSS™ do the rest! If you wish to override the SHUT DOWN
mode just press any button and the unit will power off.
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We recommend cleaning the unit after every empty pellet hopper.
(Approximately every 20 hours.)
Use a whiskbroom and the ash clean out door to sweep ash out of the
cooking chamber into a bucket. A shop vacuum works great if you have
one. You can easily remove the firepot to dump out ash by removing the
pin and pulling out the pot to the right.
Cleaning the outside can be done with mild soap and water; you can
clean the stainless with harsh cleansers but be careful not to let them
get on the powder-coated finish.
Cleaning the grates and grease tray can be done with a wire brush.
Since the grates are stainless you can use any type of brush you want
but be careful not to brush any of the the powder coated surfaces. You
may wish to place tin foil over the grease tray to keep it clean while
cooking for even easier clean up.
Keep the thermocouple (inside the back left corner of the grilling area)
clean so it can correctly detect the correct temperature inside the grill.
You can do this with a damp cloth, be careful not to bend it!
Keep the louvered exhaust vents clean from exhaust
build-up so the grill can exhaust the smoke & heat properly. Use a
nylon or soft bristle brush or a damp cloth to clean the four sets of
louvered vents. The vent locations are:
1. One set on behind the lid.
2. One set going into the warmer box on the left.
3. One set on the right going out of the warmer box.
BE SURE UNIT IS COLD!
IMPORTANT:
Although your MAK GRILL is designed to minimize outside
moisture getting inside the unit it is always best to keep covered
when not in use. This will help keep your grill working and looking
great for many years. Be sure to keep your pellets dry, wet pellets
will expand and could cause your pellet feed system to jam.
each side
MAINTAINING YOUR MAK GR LLI
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