Smokey Bandit Lumber Jack User manual

The Lumber Jack
SBTL - 2017
Instruction Manual

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TO CUSTOMERS
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
Please read this entire manual before assembly, installation of your Smokey bandit Pellet Grill.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
Contact your local building or fire official about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARENCES (AIR SPACES)
TO COMBUSTIBLES MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCETH AT THIS PRODUCT BE
INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FU TURE USE!
IMPORTANCE
& DANGER!
 Hazardous voltage is present which can shock, burn or cause death. Disconnect the power cord before
servicing the Grill unless otherwise noted in the Owner's Manual.
 Never use or store flammable liquids near the Grill.
 Never use gasoline or lighter fluid to manually light your Grill. Use ONLY Alcohol Gel for this procedure
AND according to the instructions in the Owner's Manual
.
& WARNING!
 When operating this Grill, maintain a MINIMUM distance of 35cm from the Grill to combustibles.
 When operating this Grill under overhead combustibles a MINIMUM of 105 cm is required.
 Assemble and operate this Grill ONLY per the instructions in this Owner's Manual.
 This Grill is intended for OUTDOOR USE ONLY .
 Never use heating fuel pellets in the Grill, due to potential hazardous contaminants and additives that may
be present.
&
CAUTION!
 Always store wood pellets in a dry location, away from heat-producing appliances and other fuel
containers.
 Keep the Grill clean - See the cleaning Instructions in this Owner's Manual.
 Do not use accessories not specified for use with this Grill may be present.
105 cm
35 cm
35 cm

5
4
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Item Description
Component Diagram Reference Number
(1)
Chamber
1
(1)
Hopper / Bumer Assembly
3
(1)
Body Frame
4
(1)
Heat Baffle
5
(1)
Grease Drain Pan
6
(1) Warming Rack
7
(1) Porcelain Grill
8
(1) Stainless Steel Handle
12
(1) Chimney Cap Assembly
14
(1) Smoke Stack
15
(1) Grease Basket
17
(1)
Hardware Kit
NA
INSTRUCTIONS
NUMBERS FOLLOWING PART NAMES REFER TO DIAGRAMFOUND NEAR
THE END OFTHIS MANUAL.
When youun-boxthe Grill, remove all parts fromthe box and insidethe Gril l . R emove any
remaining packaging materialfrom inside the Grill as well.Make sure you have, and can
identify all of the following parts:
You will need to complete the assemblywhich includes:
1 .Mounting the BodyFrameto the Chamber.
2 .Attachingthe Chamber (l) to the Body Frame (4).
3. Attaching the Stainless Steel Door Handle ( 12 ) tothe Door (9).
4. Attaching the Smoke Stack ( 15 )to the Grill.
5. Positioning the Heat Baffle (5) overthe Firepot (3).
6. Positioning the Grease DrainPan (6) overthe Heat Baffle (5).
7. Positioningthe Porcelain Grill
(
8) and warming rack (7) on the Grill Supports.
8.
Hangon the Grease Busket (17 ).
9. Positioning the lid.
TOOLS ARE S UPPL IED FOR AS SEMB LY
1. Hex key (Allen Wrench) 2.0pen end wrenches
Record your date of purchase here:.
Recordyour serial number here:'
SECTION 1 : ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
list:
Hopper / Burner Assembly :

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6
Body Frame A ssembly:
l. MO UNTING THE BODY FR AME:
1.Secure Left Plate (40) on the Platform (5O) with l/4-20* 1/2Bolt (52). As shown in FIG1.
2.5ecure Right Plate (45) on the Platform (5O) with l/4-20* 1/2Bolt (52). As shown in FIG2.
3.5ecure Back Plate (44) on the Platform (5O) with l/4-20" 1/2Bolt (52) and link with Left Plate (40) and Right
Plate (45). As shown in FIG3.
4.Locate the Beam (42) between Left Plate (40) and Right Plate (45) with l/4-20* 1/2Bolt (52). As shown in FIG4
FIGl
FIG3
FIG3
FIG4

2. POSITIONING THE CHAMBER ON THE BO DY FRAME:
Uplift the Chamber (1) on the Body Frame (4). Make sure that the Chamber(1) is between the left and right plate
of the Frame (4). Align the chamber holes with the plate holes and secure with 1/4-20* 1/2Bolt (52)
.As shown in FIG 5
FIG5
3. ATTACHINGTHEHOPPER BURNER LID DOOR HANDLE :
Keep the Hopper Burner Lid (19) open. Penetrate the 5/32-32"' 5MM Bolt (58) into (Ø12*04.2*1.0mm) Gasket
(57) and the hole on the Hopper Burner Lid (19)from inside .Tight the bolt with screwdriver.
As shown in FIG6
FIG6
4. ATTACHING THE CHAMBER DOOR HANDLE:
Penetrate 1/4-20* 1/2 Hexagon Bolt (53) through (018*06.S*2.0mm) Gasket (54) and Lid (9) directly to the handle
and tighten up. Do not screw the bolt over tight.As shown in FIG7
FIG7
5.ATTACHING THE SMOKE STACK AND CHIM NE Y CAP
1. Align the holes in the Smoke Stack (15) with the holes in the Smoke Stack Gasket (16), which fits between right
end of the Grill and the Smoke Stack Gasket (16). Insert the 1/4-20* 1/2 Hexagon Bolts through the holes in the
Smoke Stack (15) and the Smoke Stack Gasket (16).
2. Place a (Ø18*06.S*2.0mm) Gasket (54) on each bolt and secure with 1/4-20 Hexagon Nut(55). As shown in
FIG8
FIG8

6. POSITIONING THE DOOR HANDLE
Align the holes in the Left Door (38) with the holes in the Handle(47). Place a (018*06.5*2.0mm) Gasket (54) on each
1/4-20"1/2 Hexagon Bolt (53) and tight with Wrench. Repeat the former step to assemble the Right Door (46).
As shown in FIG9
8. POSITIONING THE HE AT BA FF LE:
Position The Heat Baffle (5) on the locating brackets which is on the inside wallsof the Grill. The notched legs should be
facing downward. As shown in FIG11, FIG12
ALLIGN WITH
SLOTS AND INSERT
TO HOLD IN PLACE
7. POSITIONING THE DOOR:
FIG9
1. Take the Right Door (46) with handle assemble. First insert the Bottom Pivot (37) into the small holeon
Platform (50). Then pull down the pivot until the upper end is aligned with top edge of thedoor. Then align the pivot
with the upper hole and pull up thepivot to to secure the door.
2. Repeat Step 1 to secure the Left Door (38) . Make a proper adjustment until the doors can be firmly closed. As shown in
FIG10
FIG10
FIG11
9. POSITIONINGTHE GREASE DRAIN PAN:
Position The Grease Drain Pan (6) over the Firepot. The notched legs of the Grease Drain Pan should be
facing downward to fit onto the locating brackets so that the grease can flow into the Grease Drain Tube.
As shown in FIG13
FIG12
FIG13

10. POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL:
Position the Porcelain Grill (8) inside the cooking area and locate the Warming Rack (7) on the rack support inside the
chamber. As shown in FIG14
SECTION 2: INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS
(To be used on initial firing oranytime the Grill runsout of Pellets) In order to en sur e proper
operation of the Grill,you must firstallowthe Au ger Tub e to be "charged" with Pellets.
1)
Open the Door and remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle from inside the Grill.
2) Make sure the Switch is in the OFF (0) position. Plug the Power Cord into an appropriate, grounded
electrical outlet.
3) Open the Pellet Hopper Lid and locate the Auger.Make sure there are no foreign objects in the Auger.
Turnthe Switch ON and the Temperature/dial to smoke lookinto the PelletHopper to confirmthe Auger
is turning. At the same time, place your fingers over the Firepotand feel the air movement from the Draft
Inducer Fan.Lookto see if the Hot Rod is getting hot (it will start to turn red). CAUTION! Do nottouch it.
Turn the Temperature/dialto SHUT DOWN CYCLE. Notethe draft fan will stay on for 10 minutes in this mode.
4) The Pellet Hopper with pellets. WARNING! Use only Smokey bandit approved BBQ PELLETS , which
are specificallymade to work in our Grills . Never use heating fuel pellets in the Grill. Turn the
Temperature / Dialto HIGH. Note: During the initialcharging of the Auger, it will taketime for the Pellets
to travel from the Pellet Hopper to the Firepot.When the Pellets begin to fall into the Firepot, turnthe
11. HANG ON THE GRE ASE BA SKET:
FIG14
Temperature / Dial to Shut DownCycle.
5) Set the Temperature/Dialto SMOKE. Let the Pelletscome to full flame.Once you see flamescome out of
the Firepot,turn the Temperature / Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE , and letthe Grill cooldown.
Locate the Grease Drain Tube which ison the right sideof the chamber,then hang the Grease Basket (17)
on the hook. As shown in FIG 15
FIG1S
Recommendation: For ease of clean-up, line the Grease Drain Pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Be sure
the edges and ends of the foilare tight against the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan. Positionthe Heat
Baffle,The foil lined Grease DrainPan and Porcelain Grills intheir proper locations.
6) With the Door open set the Temperature / Dial to SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes you will notice
Whitish - gray smoke coming out of the Grill as the Pellets ignite. After assuring the Pellets have
ignited, close the Doorand set the Temperature / Dial to any cooking setting desired.
7) Note: Before cooking the first batch of food in your new Grill,you will need to season the Grill.
Turn the Temperature/Dial to HIGH and run for 45 minutes at this setting with the Door closed.
Thismust be done before cooking any food on the Grill.
8) The Grill should be allowedto preheat for approximately 10 minutes with the Doorclosed before placing
food inthe grill.
& WARNING!
 ALWAYS Start the grillon smoke setting with the door open ! Once the Pellets are ignited, close the
Door and set the Temperature Dial to any cooking temperature desired .
 When operating this Grill,maintain a minimum clearance of 35 cmfrom Grill to combustibles.

SECTION 3: SUBSEQUENT START-UP
WARNING!
If at any time,the Grill failsto light or the fire in the Firepotgoes out while cooking or smoking, when
sufficientpellets are still in the Pellet H opper; it is important to follow these steps. Failureto do so may cause
a hazardous "over-firing" of your grill due to an excess of
unburned pellets in the Firepot.
1. DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power Cord. If the Grill is still hot, allow
it to thoroughly cool.Open the Doorand remove all food, the Porcelain Grills, Grease DrainPan and
the Heat Baffle.
2. WARNING! Remove all unburned pellets and ash from inside and around the Firepot. (See
instructions for proper handling and disposal of ash in Section ( 5)
3. Beforereplacing the Heat Baffle, Grease Drain Pan and the Porcelain Grills, plug the power Cord into
an appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and restart the Grill. Pellets should fall into the Firepotand
the Hot Rodshould begin to heat (it will start to turn red). CAUTION! Do not touch it.
4. If this procedure is successful, you will soon see flames come out of the Firepot. Then turn the
Switch OFF (0), and let the Grill cool down. Position the Heat Baffle, the Grease Drain Pan and
Porcelain Grill in their proper locations. With the Door open, turn the Switch ON (I) and the
Temperature/Dialto SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish-graysmoke coming
out of the Grill as the Pellets ignite. Afterassuring the Pellets have ignited, close the Door and set the
temperature/Dial to any cooking setting desired.
5. If this procedure is not successful, see SECTION 6: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for
troubleshooting tips or contact Smokey bandit Technical Support (SECTION 7) to help diagnose the
problem beforeproceedingto the MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS below:
1. ManualLighting Instructions:
If the Hot R od only is not operating,the Grill can still be used tocookand smokeusing the MANUAL
LIGHTING PROCEDURE below:
1. DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power Cord. Allow the Grill to thoroughly
cool if it is still hot. From beneath the Pellet Hopper, disconnect the Hot Rod (Purple / White wire
pair as shown in the wiring diagram near the end of this manual). You will need to remove the
Hopper BottomPanel
to access the wiring. Once the Hot Rod is disconnected, replace the Hopper Bottom Panel and
plug the
Power Cord back into an appropriate, grounded electrical
outlet.
2. Open the Pellet Hopper and fill with
pellets.
WA RNING! USE ONLY Smokey bandit approved pellets, which are specifically made to work in our Grills. NEVER
use heating fuel pellets in the Grill due to potential hazardous contaminants and additives that may be
present.
3. Remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle to expose the Firepot in the bottom
of the Grill.
4. Pour1/2cup of pellets into the Firepot.
5. Squirt 2 tablespoons of Alcohol Gel fire lighter into the Firepoton top of the Pellets.
DANGER! Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similarliquids
to start or "freshenup"a fire in this Grill. Keep all such liquids wellaway fromthe Grill when in use.
6. Carefully light the Alcohol Gel with a fireplace match or along-reach butane lighter. DANGER!
Never squirt Alcohol Gel into a burning fire or a hot Firepot. The Alcohol Gel bottle could explode
and cause a fire, serious injury or death.
7. Let the Alcohol Gel and Pelletsburn for approximately 4 minutes.
8. After assuring the Pellets have ignited, install the Heat Baffle, Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grills
back in place. CAUTION! You will now have a fire in the Firepot. Be careful not to burn yourselfwhen
you install these components. Gloves are recommended.
9. Turn the Switch ON (I) and the Temperature/Dial to any setting desired. With the Door dosed, let
the
Grill pre-heat for approximately10 minutes before placingfood inthe Grill.
2.Control Shutdown Cycle
The control for this barbecue comes with an automatic shut down cycle. When finished cooking on
your barbecue set the Temperature/Dial Knob to the Shutdown Cycle position, this will leave the Draft
Induction Fan running for 10 minutes to burn any excess pellets in the fire pot. After the fan runs for 10
minutes the controller will power off and the fan will stop running.
CAUTION! The main power switch will shut the power off to the controllerand the Temperature/Dial
Knob switch will cut off power to the grill components only. When servicing the controller or any parts
ensure that the powersupply is disconnected to avoida shockhazard.
3.Control Safety Features
The controller comes equipped with 2 safety features that will help you to keep the grill operating
correctly. The first of these is a low temperature alarm. If the grill stays below 125 degrees as read by the
RTD temperature sensing device for a period of 10 minutes the control will go into an alarmstate and
the display will read "LEr': This will shut off all power to the internalcomponents of the grill.The display
will stay in this state until you turn off the main power switch.The second safety feature will be a high

temperature alarm. If the grill obtains an internal temperature reading of 550 degrees as read by the RTD
temperature sensing device the control will go into alarm state and the display will read "HEr': This will
turn off all power to the internal components of the grill. The display will stay in this state until you turn
off the main power switch. Whenever either of these alarm conditions occurs you should check to see
what caused this condition and fix the problem. Call customer service if youneed help.
SECTION 4: OPERATING TIPS
1. The Temperature Dial can be changed at any time to increase or decrease the cooking temperature
of the Grill. The HIGH/HIGHER temperature settings are for Grilling. The MEDIUM/MID RANGE
temperature settings are for Slow Cooking. The SMOKE setting is for Smoking and adding Smoke
Flavor to foodsbeing cooked. The SMOKE setting can also be used to "hold" foods at approximately
180to 200degrees F.
2. WARNING! Your Smokey Bandit Pellet Grill should never be moved while it is hot. If you are
transporting your
Grill in
a vehicle after cooking on it, make sure the fire is completely out and the Grill is cold before
placing it in any vehicle. Never put water into the Firepot. It will jamthe Auger.
3. Your Smokey bandit Pellet Grill is designed to operate with the Door closed. Cooking with the Door open
greatly lengthens your cookingtime.
4. DANGER! Never add pellets by hand to a hot Firepot. This is dangerous and you may be
seriously burned. If you run out of pellets and lose your fire while cooking, let the Grill completely
cool and start againwiththe INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS.
5. CAUTION! Make sure the Heat Baffle is properly seated on its locating brackets. The long lips of
the Heat Baffle should be pointing down over the Firepot. If not seated properly, direct heat and
flamecould come up out of the Firepotand cause a grease fire in the Grill.
6. When estimating cooking times, the outside temperature will be an important factor. If it is hot
outside, it will take lesstime for food to cook. If it is cold, wet or windy,it will take longer.
7. Digital Thermostat ControlFunctions:
After selecting your cooking temperature (with the exception of "SMOKE") the Auger will operate
continuously until the selected temperature is reached. From that point forward, the Digital Control will
cycle the Auger off and on to maintain the selected temperature until the Temperature/Dial is changed.
When operating in "S moke" mode, the Auger will cycle on for 15 seconds and off for 65 seconds. There is
no temperature control withthe "S moke" setting. Thistimed cycle setting for "S moke" is a factorypre-set
recommended by Smokey bandit Pellet Grills to develop a "Smoking" temperature of 150 to 180
degrees F.
However you can change this timed cycle to suit your particular needs. Refer to the Wiring Diagram found
near the end of this manual and locate the Smoke Adjustment. It is a switch inside a small hole on the
face of the Digital Controlto the right of the Readout. Whilethe Digital Control is on, use a very small
screwdriver or other pointed object (a bent paper clip works well) to gently depress the switch. When you
depress the switch,the Readout will change froma temperature to "P" followed by a number. The factory
pre-set mentioned earlier is P-2. The setting range is from p-o to P-5. The"P" readout will change each
time you depress the switch.With all "P " settings, the Auger on time remains constant at 15 seconds while
the off time is influencedby the "P"settings. For example: A P-3 setting will result in an Augeron time of
15 seconds and an Auger off time of 75 seconds, an increase in the off time of 10 seconds fromthe P-2
setting. Each change in the "P" number -up or down results in an increase or decrease of 10 seconds for the
Auger off time. Increasing the number decreases Smoking Temperature. Decreasing the number increases
Smoking Temperature. Service Department recommends a setting no higher than P-4. Also, if you do
make a Smoke Adjustment, the temperature on the Readout should be monitored. If the temperature
is consistently below 160 degrees F. while"Smoking'; decrease the "P " setting because there is a risk of
losingthe fire inthe Firepot.
8. Carbon monoxide:
WARNING ! 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
levelscan result in loss of consciousnessand death.
 See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of this Grill.
Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or fiu, 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 problems, such as anemia or heart disease.
9. CAUTION! Grease fires are caused by not properly maintaining the Grill by failing to clean
your Grease Drain Pan, V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube on a consistent basis. (See
Section 5 for maintenance instructions) In the unlikely event of a grease fire while cooking, turn
the Switch OFF (0) and Keep the Door closed until the fire is completely out. Never keep the Door
open during a grease fire. If it does not go out, lightly sprinkle baking soda on the fire. CAUTION!
Be careful not to burn yourself. If this does not work then carefully remove the food from the Grill
and keep the Door closed until the fire is completely out. Again, be careful not to burn yourself.
When the Grill is completely cool, remove the Porcelain Grills and replace the foil on the Grease
Drain Pan. Clean any grease accumulation from the V shaped Grease Drain and the Grease Drain
Tube. Replace the Grease Drain Pan and the Porcelain Grills in their proper positions, restart the Grill
and resume cooking.

WARNING!
If the fire in the Firepotgoes out while smoking, when sufficient Pellets are still in the Pellet Hopper, it is
important to follow these steps. Failure to do so may cause a hazardous "over-firing" of your grill due to
an excess of unburned pellets in the Firepot. You may need to decrease the "P" setting to prevent your fire
from going out in the "Smoke" mode.
a) DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnectthe Power Cord. Allowthe Grill to thoroughly cool if
it is still hot. Open the Doorand remove all food, the Porcelain Grills, Grease DrainPan and the Heat Baffle.
b) WARNING! Remove all unburned pellets and ash from inside and around the Firepot. (See instructions
for proper handling and disposal of ash in Section S)
c) Beforereplacing the Heat Baffle, Grease DrainPan and the Porcelain Grills, plug the Power Cordinto an
appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and turn the Switch ON (I). Pellets should fall into the Firepot and
the HotRodshould begin to heat (it will start to turn red). CAUTION! Do not touch it.
d) You will soon see flamescome out of the Firepot. Thenturn the Switch OFF (0),
and let the Grill cool down. Position the Heat Baffle,the Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grills in their
proper locations. With the Door open, turn the Switch ON (I) and the Temperature/Dial to SMOKE. In
approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish-gray smoke coming out of the Grill as the Pelletsignite.
Afterassuring the Pellets have ignited, close the Door and set the Temperature/Dial to any cooking setting
desired.
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR NEW GRILL
1. CREOSOTE AND GRE ASE :
When wood pellets are burned slowly, they produce tar and other organic vapors that combine with
expelledmoisture to form creosote. Thecreosote vapors condense in the relativelycool flueexhaust of a
slow burning fire. As a result, creosote accumulates on the flue lining.When ignited, creosote makes an
extremely hot fire. Airborne grease particles will travel through the cooking chamber and some of this air
borne grease will accumulate on the flue lining, similar to the creosote, which could be contributory to a
fire.
The flue exhaust should be inspected at least twice a year to determine when a creosote and/or grease
buildup has occurred. Also, grease drippings from the food will fall onto the Grease DrainPan and be
channeled into the Grease Drain and then out of the Grill through the Grease Drain Tube, to be collected
in the Grease Basket.Grease will accumulate in all of these locations.
The Grease Drain and the Grease Drain Tube should be inspected at least twice a year for signs of grease
buildup. When creosote or grease has accumulated, it should be removedto reduce the risk of fire.
a) Cleaningthe Flue(SmokeStack):
DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnectthe Power Cord.
CAUTION! Makesure that the Grill is cold before cleaning the Flue Pipe. Remove (unscrew) the Chimney
Cap Assemblyfrom the top of the FluePipe. Once the Chimney Cap Assemblyhas been removed, it can
be cleaned with warm, soapy water or with a biodegradable degreaser.
Scrape the creosote and grease accumulation from the inside of the vertical and horizontal sections of
the FluePipe, using a stiff, non-metallic tool. A wooden paint stir stick, for example, would work for this
task. Once the creosote and grease residue has been loosened fromthe Flue Pipe lining, much of it can be
removed with paper towels or disposable rags. Do not spray water or other liquidcleaners onto the inside
of your Grill. Once the FluePipe has been cleaned, replace the Chimney Cap Assembly.
b) CleaningGrease from your Grill:
DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power Cord.
CAUTION! Accumulated grease is easier to clean off when the Grill is still warm-not hot. Be careful not
to burn yourself. Gloves are recommended. Periodically,clean the grease out of the V-shaped Grease
Drain and Grease Drain Tube. If too much grease is allowed to build up in the V-shaped Grease Drain,or is
allowed to plug the Grease Drain Tube, a grease fire could result. We recommend cleaningthese locations
regularly.
Remove the Porcelain Grills and the Grease Drain Pan.This will provide access to the V-shaped Grease
Drain and Grease DrainTube opening inside the Grill. Scrape the grease accumulation from the inside
the V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease DrainTube, using a stiff, non-metallic tool. Much of the loosened

grease can be pushed down through the Grease Drain Tube and will fall into the Grease Basket. Wipe up
remaining grease residue with paper towels or disposable rags. Paper towels or disposable rags can also
be used to wipesome of the grease off of the interior surfaces of the Grill.
Lineyour Grease Bucket with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Empty it occasionally,
depending on amount of use. Change the aluminum foil on the Grease Drain Pan frequently (sometimes,
after each use,depending upon what was cooked). Clean foil on the Grease DrainPan will make your food
tastebetter andreducethe risk of a grease fire.
2.Cleaningoutside surfaces:
DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power Cord. Use a disposable rag or cloth,
dampened with warm soapy water to wipe the grease from the outside of the Grill. DO NOT use oven
cleaner,abrasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside Grill surfaces.
3.Outside Storage:
CAUTION ! If the Grill is stored outside during the rainyseason, care should be taken to ensure that water
does not get into the Pellet Hopper. Wood pellets, when wet, expand greatly and will jam your Auger. A
Smokey Bandit Grill Cover to protect the Grill is highly recommended! Covers are available from your Smokey
Bandit Dealer, or log on to our Web Site.
4.Cleaningthe Porcelain Grills:
CAUTION! The cleaning of the Porcelain Grills worksbest whilethey are still warm. Be careful not to burn
yourself. We recommend keeping a long-handled cleaning brush near the Grill. After removing your food,
give the Porcelain Grill a quickbrushing. It takes only a minute and it will be ready the next time you want
to use the Grill.
5.Cleaningthe ash from inside and around the Firepot:
DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power Cord.
WARNING ! Makesure that the Grill is COLD before cleaning the ash.
WARNING! Disposal of ashes should be done only per the following instructions.
Excess ash in the Firepot may cause your fire to go out, especially in the "SMOKE" setting. The Firepot
should be inspected occasionally, and cleaned to remove the ash buildup. Again, cleaning the ash from
in and around the Firepot should be done only when the Grill is COLD .Remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease
Drain Pan and Heat Baffleto provide access to the Firepot and the interior of the Grill. Much of the ash
outside of the Firepotcan be swept to the open area at the right of the Firepot using a small whisk broom.
It can be removed from the Grill with a small metal fireplace shovel or other similar tool. Dispose of the
ashes per the followinginstructions.
WARNING! A vacuum cleaner is the best way to remove ashes from the Firepot but this must be done
withextreme care to avoid the risk of fire. Again,cleaning the ash from the Firepot should be done only
when the Grill is COLD.A utility-type vacuum cleaner, having a metal collection canister without a bag
would be best for this task. However,almost any vacuum cleaner will work safely if this procedure is
properly followed. Afterassuring that the ash in the Firepot is COLD, vacuum the ash fromthe inside of the
Firepot.
a) If your vacuum cleaner is a bagless model, empty any previously accumulated debris from the
collection chamber. Then vacuum the ash from the inside of the Firepot. Once the Firepot is clean, empty
the collection chamber into the metal container described below without delay.Makesure that there is
no remaining ash residue left in the collection chamber
b) If your vacuum cleaner is a model that uses a disposable bag, install an unused one in the machine.
Then vacuum the ash from the inside of the Firepot. Once the Firepot is clean, remove the bag from the
vacuum cleaner and place it inthe metal container described below without delay.
6. Disposalof Ashes:
WARNING! Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. When the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed,they should be retained in the closedcontainer until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

SECTION 6: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.WHYWON'T MY GRILL IGNITE?
1. Verify power at the electrical outlet.
a) If Power Cord is connected to a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter),check and reset if necessary.
b) Initiate startup .still no ignition - Proceedto step 2.
2. DANGER! Tur n the Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power Cord.
a)
Removethe Control and check the fuse on back. Replacethe fuse if blown .Reinstall the Control!
b) Unplug Hot Rod connector (Purple/White wire pair), plug PowerCord into an appropriate, grounded electrical
outlet and turn the Switch ON (I). NOTE: At thispoint the Grill will not ignite.
c) Check the Draft Inducer Fan and the Auger Drive Motor for operation. If both are operating -- the Hot Rod
needs to be replaced. If one or both are not operating, contact Smokey Bandit Grills Technical Support (Section7)
for additional troubleshooting help. Contact your Smokey Bandit Grills Dealer or the Smokey Bandit Grills Parts
Department (Section 7) to placean order.
3. If the problem is identified to be a failed Hot Rod, the Grill can still be used to cook and smoke by
followingthe MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS in Section 30fthis OWNER'S MANUAL.
2.WHY ARE NO PELLETSBEING DELIVERED INTO THE FIREPO T?
1. Verify that there are Pellets in the Pellet Hopper. If this is the INITIAL FIRING or the Grill has run out of
Pellets,allow sufficient time for the Pellets to travel from the Pellet Hopper to the Firepot (can take up to 7
minutes).
2. Initiate startup. See INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS in Section 2 of this OWNER'S MAN UAL.Still no Pellets
in the Firepot - Proceedto step 3.
3. DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power
Cord.
a)
Unplug the Auger Drive Motor (Red/White wire pair connector) and the Draft Inducer Fan (Orange/White wirepair
connector).
b) Reconnect the DraftInducer Fan to the Red/White wirepair and the Auger DriveMotor to the Orange/White pair.
c) Plugthe Power Cord into an appropriate, grounded electricaloutlet and turn the Switch ON (I).
d) If the Auger DriveMotor is operating (checkthe small fan blade on the back of the motor),the problem is in
the Three Speed or Digital Control, which will need to be replaced. Contact your Smokey Bandit Grills Dealeror the
Smokey Bandit Grills PartsDepartment (Section Seven) to place an order.
4. If the Auger DriveMotor is not operating but the DraftInducer Fan is operating, the problem is in the
Augersystem, which will need to be checked.
a) Withthe Switch OFF (0), locate the smallfan blade on the back of the Auger Drive Moto r.
b) CAUTION! While watching the fan blade, turn the Switch ON (I). If the fan blade does not turn, turn the Switch
OFF (0). This indicates a defectiveAuger Drive Motor and it will need to be replaced. Contact your Smokey Bandit
Grills Dealer o r the Smokey Bandit Grills PartsDepartment (Section 7) to placean order.
c) If the fan blade turns a bit and then stops, continue watching and turn the Switch OFF (0). If the fan blade
UNWINDS slightly,this indicates a jam in the Auger system which will needto be cleared.
d) DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power Cord.Removethe Pelletsfromthe Pellet
Hopper. Check for foreign objects and wet or decomposed Pellets,both of which can cause a jam in the Auger
system. The Auger will need to be removed to cleara jam in the Auger system. See "HOW DO I REMOVE THE AUGER
IF IT JA MS?" section below.
3.HOW TO REMOVE THE AUGER IF IT JA MS?
1. DANGER! Turnthe Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power Cord.
2. CAUTION! If the Grill is stillhot, allow it to thoroughly cool.
3.
Removeanycovers necessary to access the Auger Drive Motor.
4.
Removethe screw connecting the Auger DriveMotor shaft to the Auger shaft and the screw retaining
the Auger Bushing into the AugerTube.
5. Witha small pipe wrench or locking pliers on the Auger shaft, turn the Auger counter clockwise. It will
turn hard until it breaks free, then the Auger will turn freely.
6. Remove the Auger and clean all Pellets, ash or foreign objects from the Auger, AugerTube and Firepot.
(Seeinstructions for proper handling and disposal of ash in Section 5)
7. Sandthe outside surfaces of the auger with medium grit sandpaper. Check the inside of the AugerTube
and sand it if needed. Vacuumthe sanding grit out of the Auger Tube and Firepot when finished. Check
that the Augerrotates freely.
8. Re-attach the Auger shaft to the Auger DriveMotor shaft.
4.WHY DOES MY GRILL FIRE GO OUT ON "SMOKE" SE TTING?
1 ) The "P" number for the Smoke Adjustment on the DigitalControl maybe set too high.
Review the Digital Thermostat Control Functions in Section 4: Operating Tips to make an adjustment.
2) Theremay be excessash inthe Firepot which needs to be cleaned.
WARNING! If the fire in the Firepot goes out while smoking, when sufficientPellets are still in the Pellet
Hopper, it is important to follow these steps. Failure to do so may cause a hazardous "o ver-firing" of your
grilldue to an excess of unburned pellets in the Firepot.
a) DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (0) and disconnect the Power Cord. If the Grill is still hot, allow it to thoroughly
cool.Open the Door and remove all food, the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and the Heat Baffle.
b) WARNING ! Remove all unburned pellets and ash from insideand around the Firepot. (See instructions for
proper handling and disposal of ash in Section 5)
c) Before replacing the Heat Baffle,Grease Drain Pan and the Porcelain Grills, plug the Power Cord into an
appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and turn the Switch ON (I). Pellets should fall into the Firepotand the Hot
Rod shouldbegin to heat (it will startto turn red). CAUTION! Do not touch it.
d) If thisprocedure is successful, you will soon see flames come out of the Firepot. Then turn the Switch OFF (0), and
let the Grill cool down. Position the Heat Baffle,the Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grills in their proper locations.

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With the Door open, turn the Switch ON (J) and the Temperature/ Dial to SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes you will
notice whitish-gray smoke coming out of the Grill as the Pellets ignite.After assuring the Pellets have ignited, close
the Door and set the Temperature/Dial to any cooking setting desired.
e) If this didn't remedy the problem, contact Smokey Bandit Grills Technical Support (Section Seven) for additional
troubleshooting help.
5.WITH THE SMOKEY BANDIT GRILL DIGITAL CONTROL, WHAT DIAL
SETTING IS RECOMMENDED FOR STARTING THE GRILL ?
COMPONENT LIST
The auto-start procedure is the same for all Grill Controls. With the Door open, turn the Switch ON (I) and
the Temperature/Dial to SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish-gray smoke coming out of
the Grill as the Pellets ignite. After assuring the Pellets have ignited, close the Door and set the
Temperature Dial to any cooking setting desired.
6.WHAT TEMPERATURE SETTINGS DO I USE WITH MY DIGITAL
THERMOSTATCONTROL WHEN THE COOKBOOK RECIPES C ALL FOR
SMOKE, MEDIUM AND HIGH?
This handy conversion chart will help you determine where to set the Thermostat when the recipes call
for "Smoke'; "Medium" or "High" settings with the 3-Speed Smoker Control. Remember: Grill temperature
20 Hopper Burner Handle 50 Platform
is affected by conditions such as outside temperature, precipitation and wind as well as altitude. Please
keep this in mind when determining how long it will take food to cook on your Grill.
7.HOW DO I PROTECT MY PAINT FINISH?
1. Use a protective Cover on the Grill and touch-up paint to repair any scratches. Smokey
bandit to protect the Grill is highly recommended! Covers and touch-up paint are availablefromyour
Dealer,or log on to our Web Site - www.smokeybanditbbq.nl.
2. Every 90 days,use a high quality car wax on the outside surfaces of the Grill. ONLY APPLY WAX TO A
COLD GRILL.
Remark:52*(Screwpackage) has 19 screws in total, including 18 necessary screw and 1 spare screw.

DIGTALTHERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM
SECTION7: SMOKEY BANDIT BBQ SUPPORT
RTD
SENSOR
TENPERATUREDIAL
RTDWRES
(FIBERGLASS INSULA TION)
SWITCH
Smokey
Bandit Grill
BACK OF
CONTROL
PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER
SERMCE BEFORE ADJUSTING
SMOKE SETIING
BLACK/WHITEWIRES
POWER CORD
GREENIWHITE WIRES
AUGER DRIVE MOTOR
(SMALL FAN BLADE)
YELLOWIWHITE WIRES
DRAFT INDUCER FAN
(LARGE FAN BLADE)
PURPLEIWHITE WIRES
HOTROD
(FIBERGLASS INSULATION)
� MO�
CONNECTORS
TYPICAL
GREEN TERMINAL BLOCK
FOR RTDWRES
FUSE
HOLDER
Parts are identified inthe front of thismanualon the COMPONENT DIAGRAM PAGE.
To order parts: Call, E-mail or write to your Smokey Bandit BBQ. Please provide your name, phone number,
address, Model and SerialNumber of the Grill , alongwiththe part identification.
SMOKEY BANDIT BBQ CUSTOMER SERVICE
MON TO FRI, 8:00 A.M - 5:OO P.M. Central European Time.
CONTACT: Tel [phone]
EMAIL: [e-mail]
WE BSITE:www.smokeybanditbbq.nl
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Probe 2
Probe Selector