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.