Pit Boss PBCSL200 User manual

ITM. / ART. 1900679
MODEL / MODÈLE / MODELO : PBCSL200
PART / PIÈCE / PARTE: 77210
INSTRUCTIONS AND USE | INSTRUCTIONS ET UTILISATION | INSTRUCCIONES Y USO
WARNING: Please read the entire manual before installation and use. 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.
AVERTISSEMENT : Veuillez lire l’intégralité du manuel avant l’installation et l’utilisation. Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entraîner
des dommages aux biens, des blessures ou même la mort. Communiquez avec les autorités locales en matière d’incendie et de bâtiment
concernant les restrictions et les exigences d’installation dans votre région.
ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual completo antes de instalar y utilizar. Incumplir estas instrucciones podría causar daños materiales, lesiones
corporales, e incluso la muerte. Consulte a sus funcionarios locales de construcción y control de incendios para informarse sobre las
restricciones y los requisitos de inspección de instalaciones en su región.
PBCSL200
FOR OUTDOOR AND HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. NOT
FOR COMMERCIAL USE. FUEL NOT INCLUDED.
POUR UN USAGE EXTÉRIEUR ET DOMESTIQUE
SEULEMENT. PAS POUR USAGE COMMERCIAL.
CARBURANT NON INCLUS.
PARA USO AL AIRE LIBRE Y EN EL HOGAR. NO PARA
USO COMERCIAL. COMBUSTIBLE NO INCLUIDO
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IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY, RETAIN
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MANUAL
MUST BE READ BEFORE OPERATING!
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IMPORTANT : À LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT
ET À CONSERVER. VOUS DEVEZ LIRE
CE GUIDE AVANT D’UTILISER LE
BARBECUE !
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IMPORTANTE, LEA DETENIDAMENTE, CONSERVE
PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA. ¡DEBE LEER EL
MANUAL ANTES DE SU UTILIZACIÓN!

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Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate
or install the product. This will ensure you receive the most enjoyable and trouble-free
operation of your new portable charcoal grill. We also advise you retain this manual for
future reference.
DANGERS AND WARNINGS
1. A minimum clearance of 25.4cm (10 inches) from combustible constructions to the
sides of the grill, and 25.4cm (10 inches) from the back of the grill to combustible
constructions must be maintained. Do not use this appliance indoors or in an
enclosed, unventilated area. This appliance must not be placed under overhead
combustible ceiling, awnings, parasols, gazebos or overhang. Keep your grill in
an area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Should a grease fire occur, leave the lid closed until the fire is out. Do
not throw water on. 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. This outdoor grill is not intended for installation in/on recreation vehicles or boats.
Never use this appliance in an enclosed space, such as a camper,
tent, car, boat or home. This appliance is not intended for and should
never be used as a heater or a furnace.
3. This appliance is not recommended for children, persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
are under direct supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to this appliance. Keep
the portholes clean and free from debris. Clean before use. Inspect the unit prior
to use for fatigue and damage, and replace when necessary. Regular care and
maintenance is required to prolong the lifespan of your unit.
5. Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.

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6. Parts of the barbecue may be very hot, and serious injury may occur. Keep young
children and pets away while in use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use heat-resistant
gloves, long-handled tongs, or cooking mitts at all times, since the grill will become
very hot. Open the lid carefully when cooking to avoid burns from the hot air and
steam trapped inside. When opening the lid at high temperatures it is essential to
lift the lid only slightly, which allows air to enter slowly and safely, preventing any
back-draft or flare-ups that may cause injury. May emit hot embers while in use.
Do not use gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other
similar chemicals for lighting or relighting. Use only firelighters
complying to 1860-3. Keep all such substances and liquids well
away from appliance when in use.
7. It is highly recommended that you use charcoal briquettes in your grill. Do not use
coal in this product. Charcoal not included. Failure to follow this warning could lead
to fire, bodily harm, and will void your warranty.
CARBON MONOXIDE (“  ”)
Always use a gas appliance outdoors in an open area with good ventilation to avoid
breathing toxic fumes from combustion or leaking gas. Carbon monoxide is a colorless,
odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel.
Carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels
can result in headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, confusion, loss
of consciousness or death. Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas
from poisoning you, your family, or others:
• See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or
in the vicinity 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.

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright 2018. All right reserved. No part of this manual may be
copied, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, in any
form or by any means without expressed written permission of,
Dansons
3411 North 5th Avenue, Suite 500, Phoenix, ,  85013
[e-mail] | [e-mail]
www.pitboss-grills.com
Customer Service
Monday through Sunday, 4am - 8pm PST (EN/FR/ES)
Toll-Free: 1-877-303-3134, Fax: [phone]

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Safety Information ................................ 2
Parts & Specs............................................6
Assembly Preparation.............................7
Assembly Instructions
Installing The Fan Batteries............................7
Inserting The Inner Shell.................................7
Assembling The Charcoal Box ......................8
Positioning The Cooking Grid ....................... 8
Securing The Grill Lid ...................................... 8
Operating Instructions
First Use – Grill Burn-Off .............................. 9
Preheating......................................................... 9
Start-Up Procedure ........................................ 9
Refuelling The Grill....................................... 10
Shutting Off Your Grill...................................10
Care & Maintenance.............................. 11
Tips & Techniques ..................................12
Troubleshooting ....................................13
Replacement Parts.................................14
Warranty
Conditions ........................................................15
Exceptions........................................................16
Ordering Replacement Parts........................16
Contact Customer Service.............................16
Warranty Service ...........................................16
Accessories Sold Separately.................17

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Part# Description
1 Grill Lid
2 Cooking Grid
3 Charcoal Box Lid
4 Charcoal Box Airflow Plate
5 Charcoal Box
6 Inner Shell
7 Grill Body
NOTE: Due to ongoing product development, parts are
subject to change without notice. Contact Customer Service
if parts are missing when assembling the unit.
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MODEL UNIT ASSEMBLED (WxDxH) UNIT WEIGHT
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200 43.9cm x 35.6cm x 38.1cm / 17.2 in x 14.0 in x 15.0 in
6.26 kg
/ 13.8 lb
COOKING AREA TEMP. RANGE FUEL SOURCE
TOTAL - 1096 cm / 170 sq. in. 65-315°C
/ 149-599°F Charcoal Briquettes

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Parts are located throughout the shipping carton, including underneath the grill. Inspect
the grill and parts after removing from the protective shipping carton. Discard all packaging
materials from inside and outside of the grill before assembly, then review and inspect all
parts by referencing the parts list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to
assemble. Shipping damage is not covered under warranty. Contact your dealer or Pit Boss
Customer Service for parts: Monday through Sunday, 4am - 8pm PST (EN/FR/ES).
[e-mail]
Toll-Free: 1-877-303-3134 | Toll-Free Fax: [phone]
Tools required for assembly: none
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1.    
Parts Required:
1 x Grill Body (#7)
4 x AA Batteries (not included)
Installation:
• Place the grill body on a clean, level
surface. Tip the unit backwards (or
flip over) and remove the battery
compartment cover. Install four
batteries, and replace cover.
2.    
Parts Required:
1 x Inner Shell (#6)
Installation:
• Insert the inner shell into the grill
body. The rimmed lip of the inner
shell will rest on the edges of the
grill body.
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3.    
Parts Required:
1 x Charcoal Box (#5)
1 x Charcoal Box Airflow Plate (#4)
1 x Charcoal Box Lid (#3)
Installation:
• Place the charcoal box into the inner
shell of the grill. The feet of the
charcoal box will position correctly
into the grooves on the bottom.
• Next, place the charcoal box airflow
plate into the base of the charcoal
box. This creates space between the
fan and the fuel for airflow. Note 3.
• Lastly, rest the charcoal box lid on
the top of the charcoal box. Note 3.
4.    
Parts Required:
1 x Cooking Grid (#2)
Installation:
• Place the cooking grid into the grill,
resting the edges on the interior
ledges of the inner shell.
IMPORTANT: The griddle in the centre
of the cooking grid should face up.
5.    
Parts Required:
1 x Grill Lid (#1)
Installation:
• Place the grill lid over the cooking
grid. Secure the two safety latches
from each side of the grill body to
the grill lid.
• The unit is now assembled.
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Charcoal barbecues are extremely versatile. High temperatures are ideal for quickly
cooking burgers and sausages, try adding some wood chips to the charcoal, or try
combining different flavour wood chips to make your meats even more flavourful.
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Before using your smoker for the first time with food, it is important to complete a
burn-off. Starting the smoker and operating at 177°C / 350°F with the grill lid on for 30
to 40 minutes will burn-off the unit and rid it of any foreign matter.
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It is important to allow your grill to preheat before adding food to the unit. This allows
the grill and cooking grids to heat up quicker, kill off bacteria and other pathogens
leftover from past cooking sessions, and the grill is then able to maintain its temperature
once your food is placed. Preheat with the grill lid on.
: The outside ambient temperature, weather conditions, and quality of
charcoal briquettes will all affect your cooking temperature. Observe the time it
takes to reach your desired temperature, and adjust your cooking time as needed.
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1. Ensure the Fan Control Knob is turned off.
2. Remove the grill lid, cooking grid, and charcoal box lid.
3. Place charcoal briquettes into the charcoal box, on top
of the airflow plate. This creates space between the
fan and the fuel for airflow. Add some lighter cubes,
or solid firelighters, to assist with lighting the charcoal
briquettes.
4. Light the lighter cubes using a long-nosed lighter or
safety matches. Once it has caught, leave the charcoal
box lid off for about 10 minutes to allow all charcoal
briquettes to light. Turn the Fan Control Knob on to
maximum.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not stoke or
turn the charcoal once they are alight. This allows the
charcoals to burn more uniformly and efficiently.
5. After 10 minutes, replace the charcoal box lid on the
charcoal box, then replace the cooking grid, and finally
the grill lid. Monitor the temperature on the grill lid
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20 minutes. Check the Ventilation Knob on the back
of the grill lid, and leave the airflow vents fully open.
6. After preheating is complete, you are ready to enjoy
your grill at your desired temperature! Adjust the Fan
Control Knob and Ventilation Knob to promote more
or less airflow through the grill chamber.
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If you require a longer cooking time (e.g. when roasting a whole cut or slow-smoking), it
may be necessary to add more charcoal.
1. Open the lid carefully when cooking to avoid burns from the hot air and steam
trapped inside. Using heat-resistant gloves or cooking mitts, remove the grill
lid, the cooking grid and charcoal box lid.
IMPORTANT: The grill will become very hot, and serious injury may occur. Do
not touch hot surfaces. Use heat-resistant gloves, long-handled tongs, or
cooking mitts at all times.
2. Carefully, using long-handled tongs, add new charcoal briquettes to the charcoal
box. Adjust the Fan Control Knob to maximum to promote more airflow
through the grill chamber to light the new charcoal briquettes.
3. Once new charcoal briquettes have lit, replace charcoal box lid, cooking grid,
and continue use.
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1. Turn the Fan Control Knob all the way off.
2. Stop adding fuel. Adjust the Ventilation Knob on the back of the grill lid to
close airflow vents and allow the fire to die naturally.
IMPORTANT: Do not use water to extinguish the charcoal as this could damage
the charcoal grill.