Rec Tec Grills BULL RT-700 User manual

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REC TEC BULL
SIX (6) Year Non-transferable Limited Warranty 37
A Letter From Ray and Ron 3
Warnings 4
Important Safety Information 5
Carton Contents 6
Assembling Your REC TEC BULL 7
SPECS
29
Initial Setup Procedure
19
Temperature Probes
20
Operating your REC TEC BULL
21
Tips, Tricks, and Temps
24
Maintenance and Cleaning
27
Transport & Storage
28
Troubleshooting
30
Manual Start Up
34
Controller Schematic
35
Cooking Notes
36
Front Shelf Installation
17
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Smokebox Installation 18

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With proper care and maintenance, your grill will provide you years
of trouble free operation. Please review the following information
carefully for useful tips and information that will help you utilize
your grill’s extensive features and benets.
Your REC TEC BULL is by far and away the most bang for your
buck and comes fully loaded with a HotFlash Ceramic Ignition
System, Stainless Steel Body and state-of-the-art Wi-Pellet Wi
Technology. Your REC TEC’s revolutionary Smart Grill Technology™
automatically adjusts the rate at which REC TEC Premium Hardwood
Pellets are introduced into the re pot to maintain a consistent
temperature like no other grill you have ever used. The result is
the simplest and most convenient way for a backyard enthusiast to
Cook, Bake, Roast, Grill or Slow Smoke their favorite foods while
adding avor proles that can only come from a real wood re.
Just set your temperature and let your REC TEC take all the guess
work out of your next cookout.
We want you to join the vibrant and growing community of REC
TEC owners. Whether you want to contribute your own tips and
recipes, learn from others, or a bit of both, please jump right in.
You now have an incredible tool for cooking. Let’s see how you
use it!
Join our online community at:
Thank you for choosing REC TEC GRILLS!
Ray Carnes & Ron Cundy, Co-Founders, REC TEC Industries, LLC
Website: rectecgrills.com
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Twitter: twitter.com/rectecgrills
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
REC TEC BULL Wood Pellet Grill!

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WARNING!
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
DO NOT STORE OR USE
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR
NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
TO PREVENT INJURY, NEVER ATTEMPT
TO MOVE GRILL WHILE HOT, OR
WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.
NEVER STORE ANY GRILL IN A SMALL
SPACE OR PLACE IN A VEHICLE
UNLESS COMPLETELY COOL AND
FIRE IS VERIFIED AS EXTINGUISHED.
LEAVE A MINIMUM OF 60”
CIRCUMFERENCE BETWEEN
GRILL, DECKS, HOUSES OR ANY
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
USE ON LEVEL GROUND AWAY
FROM OVERHANGING ROOFS
OR EAVES.
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Important Safety Information
Warning: Read all Safety Information Before Operating Grill
For outdoor use only. Do not use in any enclosed area.
Use on Level Surface, away from overhanging eaves.
Keep grill 60” or more from any combustible surface.
To prevent grease res, clean your grill on a regular
basis (especially after cooking greasy foods at lower
temperatures). In the event of a grease re, unplug the
grill and leave lid closed until the re is out.
Do not put anything ammable in the storage area under
the grill.
Never plug-in your REC TEC BULL without the service
access panel located under the controller installed.
Never put your grill in a vehicle without rst ensuring that
it is completely cool and that no hot embers, pellets or
ashes remain in the re pot or auger.
Occasionally, your REC TEC BULL should be checked
for re pot obstructions to make sure proper air ow is
maintained. See cleaning instructions in this manual for
correct procedures.
Your REC TEC BULL gets very hot; keep young children
and animals away while in use.
Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating
this unit.
Long handled, non-plastic utensils are also recommended.
Do not touch cooking chamber or attempt to move your
REC TEC BULL while operating or while the grill is hot.
Make sure the re is completely out and that the grill is
completely cool before transporting the grill.
Before covering your grill, make sure that the grill has
cooled completely.
Never put your hand in the pellet hopper or attempt to
service any part of your REC TEC BULL while your grill
is plugged in.
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1- Smoke Stack - #7 1- Hardware Packet - #14
Your carton contains the following:
1- REC TEC BULL Body - #1
2- Caster Wheel Legs - #2
2- Wheeled Legs - #3
1- Bottom Shelf - #4
2- Bull Horn Handles - #5
1- Large Pull Bar Handle - #6
1- Side Shelf with Controller - #8
1- Flame Deector - #9
1- Drip Pan - #10
2- Cooking Grates - #11
1- Drip Bucket - #12
2- Temperature Probes - #13
#1
#8
#11
#10
#4 #9
#3
#2
#5
#6
#12
#13
#7
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Please note that during shipping some movement
may have taken place, so a complete visual
inspection is required. Be sure to inspect entire
grill after removing the protective shipping carton.
Some surfaces may be sharp, so wear gloves
when assembling.
Do not plug in the grill until it is fully assembled
and you’re ready to cook.

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For ease of assembly, complete Steps 1-6
before standing grill upright.
Recommended
for Assembly:
- A good buddy
- Phillips head, or a at
head screw driver
- Socket wrench (17mm)
- Vise Grips
- Aluminum cooking foil
- Wood pellets
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Unpack and Prepare for Assembly
Remove all items from inside grill body and
lay grill body on its back.
Want a Cpetiti Ct?
If you purchased
the REC TEC
COMPETITION CART,
use this link for the
Assembly Instructions.
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Competition Cart
Competition Cart
Installation Instructions
Tip: Flatten the cardboard box out and lay everything on it.
This serves as a good working area and it helps prevent the
grill from getting scratched or damaged during installation.

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Bolt Assembly Order
If you are installing a front folding
shelf, this is when you install.
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN HARDWARE UNTIL STEP 3:
“ATTACH BOTTOM SHELF” IS COMPLETED!
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Front Shelf
Installation Instructions
Attach Legs
Attach legs with xed wheels (#3) on the left
side, with wheels facing outward to the front
and back. Attach legs with the rotating casters
(#2) on the right side of the grill.
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Front Shelf
Attach all four legs using
Bolt Assembly Order: bolts,
at washers, lock washers
and nuts. All hardware is
found in included Hardware
Packet (#14).

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Now that the bottom
shelf is in place, fully
tighten all hardware.
Attach Bottom Shelf
Align bottom shelf (#4) between grill legs and attach
using 4 bolts, at washers, lock washers and nuts.
Leave your grill on its side and get
your side shelf into position for Step 4.

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Bolt Assembly Order
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Attach Side Shelf
First, carefully open the lid on
your grill and locate the RTD
wires. Feed the RTD wires through
the grill body and grommet hole
on the side shelf so you’re ready
for Step 5 after you attach the
Side Shelf with Controller (#8).
Tip: With assistance line up
the side shelf against the
exterior grill body. Begin
with the bolt from the interior
of the grill barrel using the
Bolt Assembly Order. This
will give you easier assembly
access with a phillips head
screw driver for an easier
and more secure build.
For Side Shelf (#8)
assembly, follow the Bolt
Assembly Order diagram
using 4 short bolts, washers,
locking washers, and nuts.

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Illustration 3
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Connect the wiring harness from under the
Smart Grill Technology™ controller shelf to the
grill body wiring harness. See Illustration 3.
Replace the access door with the 2 screws.
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Plug the two white braided RTD wires onto
the tabs labeled ‘RTDpt1000’ (Illustration 2)
Slide them rmly onto the connectors and be careful
to not touch any other parts of the circuit board.
Tip: Use a 5/16”
or 8mm socket
wrench to remove
access panel.
Ensure all wire slack is
pulled into the side shelf.
Install RTD Wires to Smart
Grill TechnologyTM Controller
Locate the access panel underneath
the side shelf and open it by
removing the two screws. Feed the
two white braided RTD wires inside
through the grommet hole as shown
in Illustration 1.

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Proper placement will result in the handle
facing inward with the tip slightly upward.
If you are installing a Smokebox
accessory, jump to this section.
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Smokebox
Installation Instructions
Bull Horn Handle Assembly
Attach Bull Horn Handles (#5) to
grill lid using the small bolts that are
screwed into the Bull Horn Handle.
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Smokebox
Install Pull Bar Handle
Attach the Pull Bar Handle
(#6) using the two bolts
that are screwed into the
handle. The Beauty Ring
stays attached to the Pull
Bar Handle.

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Bolt Assembly Order
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Install the Smoke Stack
Install the Smoke Stack (#7) using provided
hardware. (See Bolt Assembly Order diagram).
Stand Grill Upright
You will need two people to do
this as the grill is very heavy.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO COMPLETE
STEP 8 WITHOUT
ASSISTANCE!

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Tip: If you are planning on using your grill right away, save
time and begin your initial burn in here. Finish installing the
inner components while the grill begins to heat up.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE TEMPERATURE
SENSOR WHILE INSTALLING THE DRIP PAN.
Initial Setup
Procedure
Flame Deector (#9), Drip Pan (#10) Cooking
Grates (#11), and Drip Bucket (#12) Installation
Open the lid of the REC TEC BULL. Install the Flame Deector
(#9) over the Air Box Assembly with the small notches in the
Flame Deector over the small tabs located at the inside front
and the large cutout to the rear of the grill body.
Air Box Assembly

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When lining the Drip Pan, keep the foil inside the Drip Pan
edges and DO NOT wrap around. This can restrict airow.
Tip: Many customers
line their Drip Pan
with aluminum foil
for easier clean up.
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Make sure to leave equal gaps
between the Drip Pan and front
and back chamber walls to
ensure even heat distribution.
Install the Drip Pan (#10) with the short lip
sitting on the left-side Drip Pan support and the
longer lip resting on the right-side lower support.

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Wash Cooking Grates
with mild soap and water.
Install the Cooking Grates
(#11) by resting them at
on the front and back
ledges inside chamber.
Tip: Many customers line their Drip
Bucket with aluminum foil or put a
glass jar inside for easier clean up.
Install the Drip Bucket (#12)
by clipping the handle to
the integrated hook on
grease spout on right side
of grill and allow it to hang.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE TEMPERATURE
SENSOR DURING PLACEMENT.

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2a: The next step is easier
if you have a helper.
Position the shelf bracket
on the existing holes and
place the bolts through
the shelf bracket and leg
bolt holes. Next place the
washer, lock washer and
nut on the bolt and tighten.
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN HARDWARE UNTIL
STEP 3: “ATTACH BOTTOM SHELF” IS COMPLETED!
2b: Adjust the shelf
frame so you have
enough clearance
when opening and
closing the shelf.
You may need to
adjust the frame
outward 1/16”
or less to prevent
the shelf from
hitting the frame
during operation.
The bolt hole is
cut oblong to
accommodate this
adjustment.
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Attach Legs and Front Folding Shelf
Carefully remove shelf from carton. Place it on a blanket
or piece of cardboard to prevent it from being scratched.
The shelf should be in the closed position when mounting
it on your grill. This is the same position you will nd it in
when it is removed from the box.
Tip: The more you use your
shelf the easier the spring
buttons will pop into place.
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Front Shelf
2c: To operate,
lift the shelf
upward until the
spring buttons
pop into the
shelf side holes.

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Want a Smokeb?
*Support ring should be
mounted inside grill.
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Bolt Assembly Order
Attach Smokebox (#4) to grill
body (#3) using enclosed
hardware.
Attach Smoke Stack (#1) to
rear of Smokebox (#4). Attach
Pull Handle (#2) to the right
side of the Smokebox (#4)
If you have already assembled
your grill, remove Smoke Stack
(#1) and Pull Handle (#2) from
Grill Body (#3)
-OR-
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Smokebox
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For your rst lighting, follow this Initial Setup Procedure:
9. Within a few minutes you will see smoke,
and your grill will light.
10. Once grill achieves 400ºF, allow it to
run for 1 hour; this will provide a nal cure
and remove any residue that may have
accumulated during manufacturing and
shipping. After this initial burn, your grill is
ready for cooking.
Tip: Many customers
line their drip pan
with aluminum foil
for easier clean up.
8. Turn on your REC TEC BULL by pressing the power button at the left of the
panel. Set temperature to 400ºF by turning temperature control knob.
7. Reinstall the stainless steel ame deector, drip
pan, cooking grates, and close lid.
2. Open the pellet hopper lid found on the back side of your grill and check
Before starting your REC TEC BULL, inspect the burn area inside
the grilling area. It is a recommended practice to go through the
following procedure at initial start up.
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1. Open the main lid and remove the stainless steel cooking grate, drip pan,
and ame deector. Make sure all packing material has been removed.
5. Pour pellets into your grill’s pellet hopper.
If your home does not have a GFCI outlet, you
should have one installed by an electrician.
During placement, be careful not
to damage temperature sensor.
4. Put no more than 1/2 cup of pellets directly into the re pot to provide fuel
to burn while auger tube self-primes.
When lining drip pan, keep foil inside drip pan edges
and do not wrap around because this can restrict airow.
3. Plug your grill into
the nearest 110 Volt
AC GFCI outlet.
6. Wash cooking grates with mild soap and water.
for any foreign objects.

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Tip:
Unplugging
probes and
cleaning with
damp cloth
will prolong
the life and
accuracy of
your probes.
DO NOT FULLY SUBMERGE PROBES IN
WATER OR WASH IN DISHWASHER!
Plug your temperature probes (#13) into the
grill’s controller probe ports A and B.
Insert probes into thickest
portion of meat for most
accurate reading.
Feed probes
through the probe
port hole on the left
side of grill cooking
chamber.
Reinstalling rubber protectors over
connection ports on controller after
each cook will prolong the life and
quality of your controller.
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