recteq Backyard Beast RT-1000 User manual

Assembly Manual
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE
Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning appliance. 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. Save these instructions.
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 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
RT-1000
1155 Perimeter Center West Suite 650
Sandy Springs, GA 30338

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.
UNPLUG WHILE NOT IN USE
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 18” CLEARANCE FROM THE UNIT
TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION AND/OR MATERIALS AT
THE REAR, SIDES, AND TOP.
USE ON LEVEL GROUND AND NEVER USE
UNDER COMBUSTIBLE CEILINGS OR
OVERHANGS.
NEVER USE ON A COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR. USE
ON A NONCOMBUSTIBLE FLOOR OR FLOOR
PROTECTED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE WHERE PROTECTIVE SURFACE HAS
BEEN APPROVED FOR SUCH USE BY THE
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
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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 easements.
Never move your grill while in operation and always lock/secure wheels
Keep grill 18” or more from any combustible surface.
Do not put anything flammable on the bottom shelf under the grill.
Never plug in your Backyard Beast 1000 without the service access grate underneath
your controller installed.
Never put your grill in a vehicle without first ensuring that it is completely cool and that no hot
embers, pellets, or ashes remain in the fire pot or auger.
Occasionally, your Backyard Beast 1000 should be checked for fire pot obstructions to make
sure proper airflow is maintained. See cleaning instructions in this manual for proper
procedures.
Your Backyard Beast 1000 gets very hot; keep young children and animals away while in use.
Use extreme caution when cooking at high temperatures.
Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating this unit. Long handled,
non-plastic utensils are also recommended.
Be aware of and/or remove loose clothing, jewelry, and accessories before using grill
Do not touch cooking chamber or attempt to move your Backyard Beast 1000 while
operating or while the grill is hot. Make sure the fire 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 Backyard
Beast 1000 while your grill is plugged in.Keep protective guards in place.
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.

Assembly Manual and User Guide
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Backyard Beast 1000 Wood
Pellet Grill. 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 benefits.
To see our favorite recipes and cooking tips, visit recteq.com. As you
become familiar with your recteq, you will find that indoor cooking
becomes the exception and not the rule in your house. With the ability
to easily cook foods to standards that meet or exceed restaurant
quality, you will find yourself not wanting to go to restaurants and pay
for food that does not live up to the recteq standard of flavor. Also,
don’t be alarmed when your neighbors call and ask if you will ‘recteq’
some meat for them...This is a common occurrence among recteq
owners.
We want you to join the vibrant and growing community of recteq
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!
Thank you for choosing recteq.
Ray Carnes & Ron Cundy Co-Founders, recteq, LLC
Backyard Beast 1000
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BACKYARD BEAST 1000 CONTENTS
Component Qty
Steps
Used
Illustration Component Qty
Steps
Used
Illustration
Caster Wheels
2 4 Pull Bar 1 6
Fixed Wheels 2 4 Deflector 1 8
Legs 4 2 Drip Pan 1 8
Bottom Shelf 1 3
Main Cooking
Grate
1 8
Bull
Horn
Handles
2 7
Upper Cooking
Grate
1 8
Bullhorn
Handle
Pads
2 7 Drip Bucket 1 8
Lid Sweep 1 7 Grate Hook
Meat Probe
1
1
N/A Not Pictured
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Hardware Specs Steps Used Illustration
Small bolts used to
mount legs and
bottom shelf.
M6 x 1.00
Length:.75in
Quantity: 20
2 & 3
Small
flat washers
used
for legs and
bottom
shelf.
M6
Quantity: 20
2 & 3
Small lock washers
used for legs and
bottom shelf.
M6
Quantity: 20
2 & 3
Medium bolts used
for fixed wheels
and caster wheels
M8 x 1.25
Length:1in
Quantity: 16
4
Medium flat
washers used for
fixed wheels and
caster wheels
M8
Quantity: 16
4
Medium
lock washers
used
for fixed wheels
and
caster wheels
M8
Quantity: 16
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Backyard Beast 1000 Hardware Contents
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Step 1: Unpack and Prepare for Assembly
Remove and unwrap all items from grill body.
With assistance, lay grill body on its back using packing material to protect
from damage. Be aware of sharp edges and points while assembling.
Step 2: Attach Legs
Start with grill on its back. Attach each leg to all four corners of the grill body
using 3 small bolts with lock washer and flat washer for each bolt (see
diagram).
Hand-tighten all bolts before tightening with screwdriver or drill.
(USE OF AN IMPACT DRILL/DRIVER IS NOT RECOMMENDED)
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Step 3: Attach Bottom Shelf
Ensure recteq logo is facing front of grill and align shelf with feet
of the four legs.
Attach all four legs to bottom shelf using small bolt, lock washer,
and flat washer.
Step 4: Attach Wheels
Attach both fixed wheels to the left side of the bottom shelf using
medium bolt, lock washer, and flat washer.
Attach both caster wheels to the right side of the bottom shelf
using medium bolt, lock washer, and flat washer.
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Step 5: Stand Grill Upright
With assistance (two person lift recommended) and caster
wheels locked, stand grill upright.
Step 6: Install Pull Bar
Attach the pull bar to barrel using pre-installed hardware. The
beauty ring should be secured between the outside of the barrel
and pull bar.
Step 7: Install Lid Sweep and Bull Horn Handles
Remove the bolts, lock washers, and washers from the Bull Horn Handles.
Hold the lid sweep in place while inserting each bolt, lock washer, and washer
though the lid sweep and grill lid.
Slide the mounting pads over the bolts on the outside of the lid.
Attach bullhorn handles by hand-tightening each bolt.
Check for proper alignment and tighten each bolt.
From inside grill lid From outside grill lid
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Step 8: Insert Deflector, Drip Pan, Grate, and Bucket
Insert the deflector in the grill, over the fire pot.
Insert the drip pan with the long edge on the
right. Ensure the drip pan is sloped down from
right to left.
Insert the main
cooking grate.
Attach the drip bucket to the
grease chute underneath the
grill.
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Insert the upper
cooking grate.

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Initial Setup Procedure
Before cooking for the first time, we recommend you remove the cooking grate and wash it
with mild soap and water. Fill your hopper at least halfway and place a 1/4 cup of pellets in
the firepot. Reinstall the deflector, drip pan, and grates and set grill to 400°F. Once the grill
reaches 400°F, let it run with the lid down for 1 hour. This will provide a final cure and
remove any residue that may have accumulated during manufacturing and shipping. After
this initial burn, your grill is ready for cooking.
Operating Your Grill
Power Button:
DO NOT MANUALLY FILL YOUR FIREPOT WITH PELLETS.
DO NOT OVERFIRE OR ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE THE NATURAL LIGHTING SEQUENCE OF
YOUR GRILL.
Press power button to turn grill on and adjust temperature knob to desired temperature.
•Turning the grill ON activates the automatic startup mode and illuminates the digital
readout.
• If your grill fails to light itself within 30 minutes of startup, the Smart Grill
Technology™processor will turn the grill off and display ER-2 on the screen.
•Pressing the power button again activates the shut-down mode of your grill. If grill’s
actual temperature is below 160°F, pressing the power button will simply turn
the grill off.
• When the power button is used to shut down your grill, the Smart Grill Technology™
processor will stop adding pellets to the fire pot and the fan will continue running to
completely burn the pellets remaining in the fire pot. During this cooling process, the
display screen will display FAN. Shortly thereafter, the display screen will change to
display AUG -this will push out any embers left in the auger tube.
WIFI: Download the recteq app from Apple App Store for Apple devices or Google Play
for Android devices, and follow the directions on app.
WIFI Troubleshooting: Go to recteq.com/wifi-setup
Temperature Control Knob: Turn knob to select computer-maintained temperature
in 5°increments. (Range: 200°F -500°F)
Additional Temperature settings: LO and FUL
LO: LO will display as set temperature when knob is turned counterclockwise beyond 200°F
and Xtreme Smoke will be activated. The grill will feed pellets to the fire at the minimum
feed rate (lowest rate possible to maintain a reliable fire). This will produce the most smoke
and achieve the lowest temperature possible, given environmental conditions/type of
pellets used.
FUL: FUL will display as set temperature when knob is turned clockwise beyond 500°F.
Grill will feed pellets to the fire at 100% of auger capacity. This will produce the highest
temperature possible, given environmental conditions/type of pellets used.

Operating Your Grill
Settings Button:Press and hold the settings button to access the adjustable parameters
menu.Short presses of the settings button will scroll through the adjustable parameters.
Pressing and holding the settings button will exit the adjustable parameters menu.
Test Mode: With grill OFF, press and hold the Settings Button to enter the Adjustable
Parameters Menu. Enter Test Mode from either of the five screens AUG, OFS, PrA, PrB, or rSt
by pressing the Power Button. Each additional press of the Power Button will advance you
through the 8 Test Mode screens. The last screen is the BYE screen. While on the BYE screen,
press the Settings Button to return to the adjustable parameters screen, then press and hold
the Settings Button and your grill’s controller will return to the OFF state.
Adjustable Parameter 1: Min Feed Rate -Min Feed Rate is the
minimum rate that the auger is allowed to feed fuel to the fire pot,
regardless of Set Point. Decreasing the value will allow the grill to
achieve lower temperatures but will increase the risk of flame-outs.
Increasing the value will prevent losing fire but will limit your ability
to maintain low temperatures on hot, sunny days. Note: Changing
this does not change the auger speed. The auger speed is constant.
Turning the Temperature Control Knob clockwise will increase,
and turning counterclockwise decrease, the value within the
range of 5 -250. (Factory preset: 10)
Adjustable Parameter 2: Temperature Offset -Your grill has been
precisely calibrated at our facility, but the Temperature Offset allows
you to customize how your controller will operate. Should you
choose to rely on a secondary temperature probe, you can use the
following process to recalibrate your Smart Grill Technology
Controller. Adjustable Parameter 2 will display OFS.
Additionally, the current temperature offset percentage value will
be displayed. Turning the Temperature Control Knob clockwise will
increase, and turning counterclockwise decrease, the value within
the range of -25.0 to 25.0. (Factory preset: 0)
Reset -Take the dial and turn to YES. Then hold down the
settings button to exit and the grill will be reset to factory
settings.
Due to varying qualities of pellet brands, we give you the ability to adjust your
minimum feed rate downward in the event that your grill is running hot at
lower temperatures. However, if you experience a sudden loss, followed by an
immediate increase in grill temperature, then your grill has experienced a
flame out and will automatically relight. This signifies that your minimum feed
rate was adjusted too low and needs to be increased.
Probe A Calibration
Probe B Calibration
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Adjustable Parameter 1
1AUG
0
Adjustable Parameter 2
2OFS
3
0
PrA
4
0
PrB
Reset
5
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NO
rSt

Test Mode
To enter test mode: Press and hold Settings for 3
seconds -Press Power repeatedly until you see AUG
VEr XXX displays current software version.
Screen 5-1 is test mode for your auger motor. You
should be able to look in your grill’s firepot and see
the end of the auger turning very slowly.
Screen 5-3 is test mode for your grill’s blower fan.
You should be able to hear the fan blowing.
Screen 5-4 is test mode for your grill’s control knob. You
can turn the knob to see the 000 value increase and
decrease as you turn the knob.
Screen 5-5 is test mode for your grill’s temperature
sensor and Probe A /Probe B. You can see the
temperature values for each displayed on the screen (a
value of - - - means the probe is not plugged in or the
gril’s sensor is not connected).
Screen 5-6 is an internal quality control screen that has
no function for the user.
Screen BYE is the final screen of test mode. Pressing the
power button again will return you to Screen 5-1.
Pressing the settings button will return you to the Settings
Menu, at which time you can hold the Settings Button to
exit Settings Menu and get back to a blank screen.
Screen BYE
VEr XXX
Screen 5-1
Screen 5-2 is test mode for your grill’s ignition system.
You should be able to look into the firepot and see your
igniter begin to glow within a few minutes.
DO NOT TOUCH THE IGNITER.
Screen 5-3
VEr ###
5-1 AUG
5-2
0
IGN
5-3
0
FAN
Screen 5-4
Screen 5-5
Screen 5-6
5-4
000
NOb
5-5
-- -
BYE
Probe A -- -
Probe B
Actual
85°F
5-6
13
UF1
Screen 5-3

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Shutting Off Grill
When you are done cooking, simply press the power button. The blower fan will run
continuously and will shut off on its own. Then the auger will feed pellets to conclude the
shut-down process. This pushes any smoldering pellets in the auger tube into firepot
where they can safely burn out on their own. Your grill will continue to smoke after cool
down is complete, this is normal as the remaining pellets are burning out. It's extremely
important to keep the lid closed during this process. Do not move until the grill is fully
cooled.
Tips, Tricks, and Temps
Preheating
It is important to allow your grill to preheat to achieve your desired cooking temperature
before cooking. This allows the entire grill to heat up and quickly return to your desired
temperature once your food is introduced. If you do not allow the grill to preheat, you
will find that it takes a longer period of time to bring both the grill and the food to your
desired cooking temperature. It is important to leave the lid closed during preheating.
Pellet Information
STORE PELLETS IN A DRY SPACE –AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND HEATING
SOURCES
USE ONLY WOOD PELLET FUEL SPECIFIED FOR COOKING. DO NOT USE PELLET FUEL LABELED
AS HAVING ADDITIVES
Premium hardwood pellets contain approximately 8,200 BTUs of heat per pound and leave
less than 1% ash residue. Pellets should be stored in a dry area, as wet pellets will swell and
turn back into sawdust. For the best results, always use premium hardwood pellets in your
grill. The use of grades other than premium hardwood pellets may result in temperature
variations, uneven cooking, and poor results. Remember, pellets do not contain preservatives
and will deteriorate over time.
Caution: Some wood pellets produced for heating fuel have a high content of softwood
which can include pitch and should not be used for cooking. Always check with the pellet
manufacturer to ensure that you are cooking with a premium, 100% hardwood pellet.
Smoking
Roasting
Braising
Baking
Grilling/Searing
180°F to 275°
275°F to 325°F
325°F to 375°F
375°F to 450°F
450°F+

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Tips, Tricks, and Temps
•Always use grill on a level surface and lock/secure wheels
•Check and clean fire pot regularly; this will ensure proper ignition and heat output.
•Not all pellets are created equal; always use dry and fresh pellets.
•Always store pellets in a dry area.
•Get to know your grill and keep good cooking notes. This will help with consistency.
•Practice makes perfect.
•Always allow your meat to rest before serving.
•Always keep your cooking area clean.
•Avoid lifting the lid more than necessary.
•Wind can cool your grill temperature.
•Always preheat grill to desired temperature before use.
•Wipe off stainless steel surfaces before preheating; dirt and food stains can cook into
surface.
•Always check pellet hopper for debris and remove excess pellet dust as needed.
•Leave at least one inch of clearance between food for even cooks (crowded foods will
take longer to cook).
•Foods cooked in pans or containers will require more time than foods cooked
directly on grate.
•Use your platinum-tipped meat probe to determine meat-doneness; never rely on time.
• Know your food’s internal temperature.
•Use long handled tongs and spatulas for turning meats; do not use plastic utensils.
•Do not use accessories not specified for use with this appliance.
• Injecting, mopping, and spritzing are great ways to keep meat from drying out.
• When going low and slow, plan for your meats to stall; larger pieces of meat tend to take
longer from 160°F-180°F. Be patient.
•Never unplug your grill to turn it off.
• When not in use, unplug and cover with recteq Premium Grill Cover.
•Use only compatible meat probes with your recteq controller
Temperatures
Remember, you can’t tell whether meat is safely cooked by looking at it. Any cooked,
uncured red meats (including pork) can be pink, even when the meat has reached a safe
internal temperature.
After you remove the meat from your grill, allow it to rest.
•Hot foods should be held at 140°F or warmer.
•Cold foods should be held at 40°F or colder.
•Perishable foods should not be left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature; 1
hour when the temperature is above 90°F.
•Always follow food safety guidelines provided by the USDA.

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Maintenance & Cleaning
•CLEAN YOUR FIRE POT EVERY 3-5 COOKS OR AFTER EVERY 16 HOURS OF COOKING
TIME, TO ENSURE PROPER AIRFLOW.
•PERIODICALLY CLEAN OUT VENTS/SMOKESTACK TO ENSURE PROPER AIRFLOW AND
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE.
•DISPOSAL OF ASHES -ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL CONTAINER WITH A
TIGHT-FITTING LID. THE CLOSED CONTAINER OF ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED ON A
NONCOMBUSTIBLE FLOOR OR ON THE GROUND, WELL AWAY FROM ALL
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, PENDING FINAL DISPOSAL. IF THE ASHES ARE DISPOSED
OF BY BURIAL IN SOIL OR OTHERWISE LOCALLY DISPERSED, THEY SHOULD BE
RETAINED IN THE CLOSED CONTAINER UNTIL ALL CINDERS HAVE THOROUGHLY
COOLED.
•Use a grill brush to clean your cooking grate after every cook to provide years of trouble-
free use.
Note: Make sure that no bristles have shed onto the cooking grate.
•Use a mild soap and water to clean the exterior of your
grill. AVOID USING CAUSTIC CLEANERS! ie: ajax, comet, etc.
• If left in an exposed area, keep your grill covered and unplugged when not in use.
•Never let your pellets get wet; they will swell and jam your auger.
• If grill is not used for 6 weeks or more, it is advised to remove all pellets from hopper.
• Remove pots and pans while the operating appliance is unattended, to reduce the risk of fire
Never store the grill in asmall space or place in avehicle unless completely cool and fire is
verified as extinguished.Never move the grill while it is still hot.Never move the grill without
assistance.
Clean the ash from the interior of your grill, fire pot, and hopper every 5-6 bags of pellets – a
shop vac is an ideal tool for this job.It also helps to leave athin layer of ash on the bottom of
the barrel for insulation.
WARNING:Always wait at least 12 hours after cooking to remove ash from your grill!
If you have completed a low and slow cook that has caused the accumulation of grease on
your foil, you must change the foil before cooking at high temperatures!
Failure to do so will most certainly cause a grease fire in your grill.

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Troubleshooting
We pride ourselves on our grills, grilling accessories, and on our commitment to serve
you. Please consult the chart below to help resolve issues you may encounter. Also,
please don’t hesitate to contact us with any issues.
[phone]
Issue Potential Cause Solution
Grill will not light/turn on
Power
Make
sure power is plugged
into
working GFCI outlet, and
outlet
is not tripped.
Unplug grill and check for blown
fuse; refer to controller
schematic on page 23.
Fuse
Replace fuse manually and try
again. Call Customer Service or
visit recteq.com if problem
persists.
Igniter
Remove
cooking grate,
heat
deflector, and drip
pan
;visually inspect fire
pot and if after 10 minutes:
•your pellets are feeding
•your blower fan is running
•your grill is still not lighting Then
your igniter rod may need to be
replaced. Call Customer Service.
Auger Motor
Remove cooking grate, heat
deflector, and drip pan; visually
inspect auger turning
in the fire pot. (Note: the
auger turns very slowly)
If auger is not turning, you may
have an obstruction in your
hopper. Clean out pellets and try
again. If problem persists, your
auger motor may
need to be replaced. Call
Customer Service.
Control Board
UNPLUG GRILL.
Check to make sure the fuse is
intact and has not blown.
Check for any loose wire
connections. If any wires have
become detached, refer to
controller schematic.

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Issue Potential Cause Solution
Grill is smoking excessively/
smoke is discolored
Pellet quality/age
Inspect pellets; ensure that pellets
are dry and have not broken down
into sawdust.
If problem persists, remove
pellets from the hopper and
clean ash from your firepot, then
replace with fresh dry pellets.
Excess ash in fire pot
Check the burn pot for ash and
clean as necessary (it’s advised to
clean fire pot every 3
-5 uses).
Blower fan
Unplug grill. Remove access
panel; visually inspect blower fan
for any obstructions, loose
connections, bugs, etc.
Remove obstructions. Power grill
on. If problem persists, unplug
grill. Spin fan manually for several
revolutions. Plug grill back in. If
problem persists, your blower fan
may need to be replaced. Call
customer service.
Grill will not heat up to or
maintain proper temp
Pellet quality/age
Inspect pellets; ensure that pellets
are dry and have not broken down
into sawdust. If problem persists,
remove pellets from the hopper
and clean ash from your firepot,
then replace with clean dry
pellets.
Insufficient airflow
Check firepot
/smokestack/vents
for any obstructions/ ash
accumulation.
Excess ash in fire pot
Check fire pot for ash and clear
as necessary.
Fire continues to go out
Pellet quality/age
Inspect pellets; ensure that pellets
are dry and have not broken down
into sawdust. If problem persists,
remove pellets from the hopper
and clean ash from your firepot,
then replace with clean dry
pellets.
Hopper obstruction
Unplug grill. Remove pellets
from hopper. Clean hopper of
any obstructions or build up.
Pellet Bridge
Excessively long pellets can catch
on each other and cause pellets
not to fall into the auger.

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Issue Potential Cause Solution(s)
Pellets are not being delivered
to fire pot
Hopper obstruction
Unplug grill. Remove pellets
from hopper. Clean hopper of
any obstructions or build up.
Auger Failure/Jam
Remove cooking grate and heat
deflector plate; visually inspect
auger turning in the fire pot.
(Note: the auger turns very
slowly)
If auger is not turning, you may
have an obstruction in your
hopper. Clean out pellets and try
again. If problem persists, your
auger motor may
need to be replaced. Call
Customer Service.
Flare ups Excessively greasy food while
temperature setting is too high
Cook
at 350ºF or below
when
cooking excessively
fatty
foods.
Excessive grease/build up Excessively greasy food
Cook
at 350ºF or below
when
cooking excessively
fatty
foods.
Smoke coming from hopper
Excess ash in firepot
Clean grill interior.
Pellet level very low in hopper
Add more pellets to hopper
.
Excess pellet dust lining auger
tube causing burn back
Remove pellets from hopper and
vacuum out hopper, auger tube,
and fire pot.
ER-1 Power Failure
Make
sure power is plugged
into
working GFCI outlet, and
outlet
is not tripped.
Turn
grill off, then back on again
to
reset controller and clear
code
.
ER-2 Grill hasn’t ignited in over 30
minutes
Refer to “Grill will not
light/turn on” in
Troubleshooting.
ER-3 RTD unplugged/grill over
heated
Check
connection and let grill
cool
.Turn grill off, then back on
again
to reset controller and
clear
code.

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Troubleshooting
In case of igniter failure, you can start your Backyard Beast 1000 manually:
1. Remove the stainless-steel grates, drip pan, and heat deflector.
2. Clean out fire pot and place no more than 1/2 cup of pellets in the bottom. Add a
small amount of solid fuel fire starter, such as those made from sawdust and wax,
or use wood shavings.
Tip: A paper towel, shredded cardboard, or shredded newspaper can work
as a substitute.
If you have a torch lighter, a fire starter is not needed.
3. Light the fire starter.
4. After the pellets are burning briskly, turn on your grill. If your fire goes out,
repeat steps 1-4.
5. If your fire stays lit, replace the stainless heat deflector, drip pan, and cooking grates then
close the lid.
Be careful not to touch the fire.
CAUTION: Do not use flammable liquids such as gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or freshen-up the fire! Keep all
such liquids well away from the grill while it is in use.