Ozark BBQ1922 User manual
WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
Do not store or use combustable materials near this applicance
Use only Ozark Mountain BBQ pellets with this smoker grill
Owner’s
Manual
Model: BBQ1922
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of your new Ozark Mountain Wood Fire Pellet
Smoker Grill. With proper set-up, operation and maintenance, this applicance will
provide you with years of delicious food and cooking enjoyment.
IMPORTANT
When you un-pack your grill, remove all parts and packaging
material from the box and inside the grill. make sure you have
all the items in the parts list. carefully check the unit and make
sure there is no damage.
if you have any problems With this product or there are
missing or damaged parts, please call customer service toll
free 1-800-459-4409 (monday to friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm est).
note : do not return the unit to the store before calling the
toll free number. do not dispose of your cartons until you are
completely satisfied With your neW pellet smoker grill.
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Parts and Tools List
Hopper / Burner Assembly Components
Hopper / Burner Assembly Components
(pre-assembled)
Part # Part name Qty
25 Firebox 1
26 Autostart hot rod 1
27 Auger 1
28 Draft inducer fan 1
29 Auger drive motor 1
30 Pellet hopper 1
31 Primary circuit board 1
Part # Part Name Qty
1 Grill 1
2/3 Pre-assembled 1
side shelf with brackets
4/5 Caster legs 2
6/7 Wheel legs 2
8 Casters 2
9 Wheels 2
10 Bottom shelf 1
11 Side bars 2
12 Door 1
13 Door handle 1
14 Hardware kit 1
see next page for components
15 Paddle vent 1
16 Porcelain grill 1
17 Grease drain pan 1
18 Heat baffle 1
19 Grease bucket 1
20 Grill cover 1
21 Fan 1
22 Thermostat 1
23 Temperature sensor rod 1
24 Hopper / burner 1
assembly
see below for components
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33 34 35
36 37
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Hardware Kit Components
Part # Part Name Qty
32 Screws 1/4"22
33 Flat washers 1/4"6
34 Nuts 1/4"4
35 Axle pins 2
36 Axle washers 2
37 Spring washers 1/4"6
38 Wheel axles 2
39 Bolts 1/4"4
Part # Part Name Qty
40 Open end wrench 1
for installing casters,
legs and grill
Tools Supplied
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Assembly Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions and you’ll be cooking in no time!
OVERVIEW
Some components come pre-assembled, but you will need to complete
the following assembly:
ASSEMBLE THE UNIT
Note: The hopper / burner assembly has been mounted to the grill
but is not shown in the diagrams below for clarity.
Unpack the package, and take out the parts, hardware bag and tools.
CONNECT THE LEGS
Parts required:
Caster legs (4/5)
Wheel legs (6/7)
Insert wheel leg (6) in caster
leg (4). Insert wheel leg (7)
in caster leg (5).
NOTE: The bracket on the lower part
of each pair of legs should face the
same side.
caster leg
wheel leg
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ATTACH THE LEGS TO THE BOTTOM SHELF
Parts required:
Bottom shelf (10)
Hardware required:
8 x Screws 1/4" (32)
Align the holes in the brackets
of the caster legs and wheel
legs with the holes in the bottom
shelf (10).
Insert the 1/4" screws (32) through
the holes in each leg bracket,
then through the holes in the
bottom shelf. Leave the screws
loose for now.
bottom shelf
leg assembly
screw
bracket
ATTACH THE SIDE BARS TO THE LEGS
Parts required:
2 x Side bars (11)
Hardware required:
8 x Screws 1/4" (32)
Align the four holes in each side
bar (11) with the holes near the top
of each leg assembly.
Insert a 1/4" screw (32) through
each hole in the side bar, then through
the corresponding hole in the leg
assembly. Leave the screws loose
for now.
screw side bar
ATTACH THE WHEELS AND CASTERS TO THE LEGS
Parts required:
2 x Wheels (9)
2 x Wheel axles (38)
2 x Axle pins (35)
2 x Casters (8)
Hardware required:
2 x Axle washers (36)
Tools required:
Open end wrench (40)
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With the convex centre part of
the wheel towards the inside, insert
a wheel axle (38) through each
wheel (9) and wheel leg (6/7).
Put an axle washer (36) on the other
side, then insert the axle pin (35)
through the hole in the wheel and
wheel axle.
Turn over the assembled legs/bottom
shelf, then use the provided open
end wrench to mount a caster (8)
on each caster leg (4/5) by clockwise
turning the hex nut on the caster into
the threaded hole at the bottom of
the leg tube.
caster leg
caster
wheel leg
axle
pin
axle
washer
wheel axle
wheel
Set the assembled legs/bottom shelf upright, then hold and slightly press the legs
downwards to ensure all the wheels and casters land on floor. Tighten all the screws.
MOUNT THE LEGS ON THE GRILL
Parts required:
Grill (1)
Hardware required:
4 x Bolts 1/4" (39)
4 x Nuts 1/4" (34)
4 x Flat washers 1/4" (33)
4 x Spring washers 1/4" (37)
Tools required:
Open end wrench (40)
Take the porcelain grill (16) and grease
drain pan (17) out of the grill (1), if you
haven’t already done so.
paddle
vent
washers
nut
grill
bolt
Place the grill on the legs. NOTE: The two wheel legs should be at the same side as the
paddle vent (15).
After aligning the holes in the grill and the legs, insert a 1/4" bolt (39) through each leg
tube, then through the grill.
Put a 1/4" flat washer (33) and a 1/4" spring washer (37) on each bolt inside the grill,
then put on a 1/4" nut (34) and tighten it.
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ATTACH THE SIDE SHELF ASSEMBLY TO THE GRILL
Hardware required:
4 x Screws 1/4" (32)
Align the four holes in the side
shelf bracket (2/3) with the holes
in the grill (1).
Put a 1/4" screw (32) through each
hole and tighten it.
screw
ATTACH THE DOOR HANDLE TO THE DOOR
Parts required:
Door handle (13)
Door (12)
Hardware required:
2 x Screws 1/4" (32)
2 x Flat washers 1/4" (33)
2 x Spring washers 1/4" (37)
door handle
door
screw washers
Align the two holes in the door handle (13) with the two holes in the door (12).
Put a 1/4" spring washer (37) and a 1/4" flat washer (33) on each 1/4" screw (32).
Insert each screw through the door, then through the handle. Tighten each screw.
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Inital Firing Instructions
folloW these instructions the first time you fire the grill
and Whenever it runs out of pellets.
FIRE THE GRILL
appropriate, grounded electrical outlet.
in the auger, then turn the power switch to ON and look into the pellet hopper to
confirm that the auger is turning. At the same time, place your fingers over the firebox
and feel the air movement from the draft inducer fan. Without touching it, look to see if
the hot rod is getting hot. Turn the power switch to OFF.
NEVER use other BBQ pellets,
grill. Do not use heating fuel pellets as they may contain hazardous materials.
Turn the power switch to ON and the temperature dial to HIGH. When the pellets begin
to fall into the firebox, turn the power switch to OFF. Note: this may take some time
during the initial charging of the auger.
to full flame.
SWITCH TO OFF AND LET THE GRILL COOL.
SETUP THE GRILL
POSITION THE HEAT BAFFLE
Position the heat baffle (18) directly over the firebox (25) on the locating brackets found
on the inside walls of the grill. The notched legs of the heat baffle should be facing
downward to fit onto the locating bracket (not shown).
POSITION THE GREASE DRAIN PAN
heavy-duty aluminum foil. Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against
the bottom of the grease drain pan.
Position the grease drain pan (17) so that the short lip end hooks over the grease drain
pan support on the left side of the grill. The long lip end should rest in the V-shaped
grease drain located inside the grill on the left (not shown).
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POSITION THE PORCELAIN GRILL
Position the porcelain grill (16) on the grill supports that run the length of the cooking
area (not shown).
POSITION THE GREASE BUCKET
Locate the grease drain tube, extending from the grill below the side shelf (3)
on the left end. Hang the grease bucket (19) on the bucket hook.
grease bucket
SEASON THE GRILL
In about two minutes, whitish-gray smoke will come out of the grill as the pellets
ignite. Close the door and set the temperature dial to HIGH.
Run the grill on HIGH for 45 minutes with the door closed. This seasons the grill and
be done before any food is cooked on it.
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folloW these instructions for regular firings.
Always start the grill with the temperature set to smoke and the door open.
Once whitish-gray smoke begins to come out of the grill and the pellets ignite, close the
door and set the temperature to any desired cooking setting.
The grill should be allowed to pre-heat for about 10 minutes with the door closed before
cooking any food.
MANUAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS
only use these firing instructions if the hot rod is not operating,
and you have already gone through the troubleshooting tips in
this manual to fix the problem.
is disconnected.
Plug the power cord into an appropriate, grounded electrical outlet.
NEVER use other BBQ pellets,
grill. Do not use heating fuel pellets as they may contain hazardous materials.
Remove the porcelain grill, grease drain pan and heat baffle to expose the firebox in the
bottom of the grill.
Squirt 2 tablespoons of alcohol gel fire lighter into the firebox. NEVER squirt alcohol
gel into a burning fire or hot firebox, as the alcohol gel bottle could explode and cause
Light the alcohol gel with a match or butane lighter.
Let the alcohol gel and pellets burn for about four minutes.
After making sure that the pellets have ignited, put the heat baffle, grease drain pan and
porcelain grill back in place.
Turn the power switch to ON and the temperature dial to any setting desired.
The grill
should be allowed to pre-heat for about 10 minutes with the door closed before cooking
any food.
Subsequent Firing Instructions
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Operating Instructions
The temperature dial can be changed at any time to increase or decrease the cooking
temperature of the grill. See the table below for recommended temperatures.
The outside temperature effects cooking times. If it is hot outside, cooking times will be
less. If it is cold, wet or windy, it will take longer to cook food.
The grill is designed to operate with the door closed and cooking with the door open
will increase cooking times.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Adding pellets by hand to a hot firebox could cause burns. If you run out of pellets
and lose your fire while cooking, let the grill cool completely and start again using the
FIRING INSTRUCTIONS.
may cause flame to come out of the firebox and create a grease fire in the grill. The long
lips of the heat baffle should be pointing down over the firebox.
Clean the grease drain pan, V-shaped grease drain and grease drain tube on a
consistent basis to prevent grease fires.
THE DOOR CLOSED UNTIL THE FIRE IS OUT. DO NOT BURN YOURSELF. If the fire
does not go out, lightly sprinkle baking soda on it. If this doesn’t work, remove the
food carefully from the grill and close the door again. Once the fire is out and the grill
is completely cool, remove the porcelain and replace the foil on the grease drain pan.
Clean any grease from the V-shaped grease drain and grease drain tube. Then place the
grease drain pan and the porcelain grill back in their proper positions.
HIGH/HIGHER for grilling
MED/MID RANGE for slow cooking
SMOKE for smoking and adding
smoke flavour to food
for holding foods at about 180º–200ºF
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Regularly clean grease from the pieces of the unit to prevent grease fires. It is easier to
clean off grease when the grill is warm. DO NOT BURN YOURSELF.
Use warm soapy water to clean the outside grill surfaces and to cut the grease. Do not
use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads.
During the rainy season, take care that water does not get into the pellet hopper. When
protect your grill when it is stored.
Periodically remove the porcelain grill, grease drain pan and heat baffle to clean ash
After removing food from the porcelain grill, brush it with a long-handled cleaning brush.
DO NOT BURN YOURSELF.
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Troubleshooting
THE GRILL FAILS TO IGNITE
if the grill does not ignite or the fire goes out in the firebox
While cooking, first try re-firing the grill:
Turn the power switch to OFF.
Remove the porcelain grill, grease drain pan and heat baffle. Also remove any food.
Remove all unburned pellets and ash from the firebox.
Restart the grill and confirm that the ignition cycle is working. The hot rod should turn
red and the pellets should fall from the auger into the firebox. Put the porcelain grill,
grease drain pan and heat baffle back in place.
if the above procedure doesn’t Work, try these additional tips:
Verify power at the electrical outlet: if the power cord is connected to a Ground Fault
Interrupter, check and restart if necessary.
Check the power cord fuses: disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet,
remove the control and check the fuse on back. Replace if the fuse is blown. Be sure
to reinstall the control.
Verify that the hot rod, draft inducer fan and auger drive are working:
electrical outlet and turn the power switch to ON.
working, it needs to be replaced. If both are operating, the hot rod needs to be
replaced.
NO PELLETS ARE DELIVERED TO THE FIREBOX
Verify that there are pellets in the pellet hopper. Note that it can take up to seven
minutes for pellets to travel from the pellet hopper to the firebox.
if this doesn’t fix the problem, folloW this procedure to check
that the auger drive motor and draft inducer fan are Working:
Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Unplug the auger drive motor (red/white wire pair) and the draft inducer fan (orange/
white pair). Then reconnect both pairs. See the wiring diagram in the next section.
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Plug the power cord into an appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and turn the power
switch to ON.
If the auger drive motor is working, the problem is the digital control, which will need
to be replaced.
If the auger drive motor is not working, but the draft inducer fan is working, the problem
is the auger system, which needs to be checked:
doesn’t turn it needs to be replaced. If it turns a bit and then stops, turn the
THE AUGER JAMS
if foreign obJects or Wet pellets Jam the auger system,
it needs to be removed and cleared:
any covers necessary to access the auger drive motor.
Remove the screw connecting the auger drive motor shaft to the auger shaft and the
screw retaining the auger bushing into the auger tube.
With a small pipe wrench or locking pliers on the auger shaft, turn the auger counter
clockwise. It will turn hard until it breaks free.
tube and firebox. A shop-vac will help.
Sand the outside surfaces of the auger with medium grit sandpaper. Sand the inside
of the auger tube, if necessary. Vacuum sanding grit out of the auger tube and firebox
when finished.
Reinstall the auger bushing and the auger into the auger tube, making sure the auger
rotates freely. Re-attach the auger shaft to the auger drive motor shaft.
THE GRILL DOESN’T FIRE ON SMOKE SETTING
folloW this procedure to clean excess ash from the firebox:
Open the door and remove the porcelain grill, grease drain pan and heat baffle.
SURE THE GRILL IS COLD AS HOT ASH CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
Put the porcelain grill, grease drain pan and heat baffle back in place and follow the
INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS.
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Wiring Diagram
OFF HIGH
Smoke
CONTROL
WHITE
POWER
CORD
BLACK
RTD
SENSOR
FIBERGLASS
WIRING
RED
WHITE
ORANGE WHITE
PURPLE WHITE
FIREBOX
HOT ROD
DRAFT
INDUCER
FAN
FUSE FOR HOT ROD
ON BACK OF CONTROL
MOLEX
CONNECTOR
TYPICAL
AUGER DRIVE
MOTOR
WIRING DIAGRAM
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36 37
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Replacement Parts
If you are missing or require replacement parts, please call customer service at
and have the replacement part number ready when you call.
The following parts are
available for replacement:
sensor rod (23)
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12
41
22
23
13
1
15
7
3
5
4
11
16
17
19
18
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10
6
11
20
2
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9
38
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25
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45
46
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43
28
31
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Hopper / Burner Assembly Components
Hardware Kit
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Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defect in materials and workmanship
under residential use for a period of one year from date of purchase. If the unit should
of purchase is required for all claims. The company’s sole obligation is to repair or
replace the unit. This warranty is void if in the opinion of Quality Craft the unit has been
tampered with, altered, taken apart, misused or damaged.
WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE
If a claimable defect occurs, please fill out a claim form through our website at
www.qualitycraft.com or contact our customer service department at 1-800-459-4409.
Before you make your claim call, please make sure you have:
1. The description of the product
2. Proof of sale
3. Details regarding the defect
4. Name and address of the owner and installer.
Claims must be filled out in writing and returned within six (6) months of appearance of
defect. Failure to comply with this stipulation will make the warranty null and void. We
reserve the right to a thirty-day (30) delay following receipt of claim in which to inspect
the product. We assume no responsibility for labor costs or removing/replacing a
previously installed product or transportation or return of a product.
Imported by
Quality craft
Laval, Quebec,
Canada H7C 0A5
1-800-459-4409
www.qualitycraft.com
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