Traeger BAC227 User manual

Handcrafted Wood Pellet Grills
(BAC227)
Digital Thermostat Kit
Installation Manual
Step-By-Step Instructions
for
Installing Digital Thermostat Kits
in
Traeger Wood Pellet Grills
Models
BBQ055, BBQ070, BBQ07E, BBQ075
Traeger Pellet Grills, L.L.C.
9445 SW Ridder Road #310
Wilsonville, OR 97070

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this Traeger Digital Thermostat Kit, BAC227.
Once installed, the Digital Thermostat Kit will add a new level of control to your Grill and
provide you with delicious food and years of cooking enjoyment.
When you un-box the Digital Thermostat Kit, make sure you have, and can identify all of
the following parts:
(1) Digital Thermostat Control (P/N BAC228)
(1) 7” RTD - Temperature Sensor Rod (P/N BAC194)
(1) Screw (1/2” long)
(1) Lock Nut
The easy installation process includes:
1) Removing the existing 3-Speed Smoker Control.
2) Installing the RTD.
3) Wiring and Mounting the Digital Thermostat Control.
Follow these step by step instructions and you’ll be cookin’ in no time!
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NOTE: Before attempting to remove or install the Control for any reason, it is
important that the Switch/Dial is in the OFF position and the Power Cord is
disconnected from the electrical outlet. Although the Switch/Dial is off, electricity
is still present at the Control. Failure to disconnect the Power Cord from the
electrical outlet could result in personal injury from electrical shock and/or
irreparable damage to the Control.
REMOVING THE EXISTING SMOKER CONTROL:
1) Make sure the Switch/Dial is in the OFF position. Disconnect the Power Cord from
the electrical outlet.
2) Review the Digital Control Wiring Diagram to familiarize yourself with the color coding
of the wiring connections. Disconnect the wiring from the Smoker Control by
separating the 4 Molex Connectors found on the underside of the Pellet hopper.
3) Remove the two screws securing the Smoker Control to the Pellet Hopper. Save
these screws as they will be used to mount the Digital Control later.
4) Carefully remove the Smoker Control through the opening in the front of the Pellet
Hopper. You may need to adjust the angle of the Smoker Control to allow the circuit
board to pass through the opening. Save the Smoker Control in case you should
have a problem with your Digital Control. It can be reinstalled until the problem with
the Digital Control is resolved.
INSTALLING THE RTD:
1) Open the Door and remove the Porcelain Grill and Grease Drain Pan to provide
access to the left side of the Grill.
2) Carefully cut the cable tie securing the RTD Wires to the RTD. Remove the Screw
and Lock Nut from the RTD mounting bracket if they are attached.
3) Thread the RTD Wires through the center hole of the RTD Grill Filler and then
through the small hole in the left end of the Grill. Continue to feed the RTD wires
through the Grill until the lower end of the RTD can be inserted into RTD Grill Filler.
On new Grills there will be a “Digital Thermostat RTD Mounting Hole” label pointing to
the holes in the RTD Grill Filler. Refer to the RTD Installation Diagram for additional
information.
4) Mount the RTD to the RTD Grill Filler using the 1/2” long Screw and the Lock Nut as
shown in the RTD installation Diagram. Tighten to secure the RTD.
5) Run the RTD Wires down through the space between the end of the Grill and the
Pellet Hopper. Then feed the Wires up through the opening for the Control.
WIRING AND MOUNTING THE DIGITAL CONTROL:
1) Locate the Green Terminal Block on the back of the Digital Control in the upper right
corner. Using a small screwdriver, loosen the two screws to open the clamping jaws
enough to insert the RTD Wire ends.
2) Insert a bare wire end on one of the RTD Wires into the clamping jaws on one post of
the Terminal Block. Tighten the screw to securely attach the wire. Do not over
tighten. Repeat this process on the remaining wire. The RTD Wires may be
connected to the Terminal Block in any combination.
3) Along with the RTD Wires, feed the wiring from the Digital Control into the opening in
the Pellet Hopper.
4) Carefully insert the Digital Control into the opening in the Pellet Hopper. Again, you
may need to adjust the angle of the Digital Control to allow the circuit board to pass
through the opening.
5) Using the two screws that mounted the Smoker Control, attach the Digital Control to
the Pellet Hopper. Do not over tighten the screws.

6) Connect the Molex Connectors according to the color coding shown on the Digital
Control Wiring Diagram. You may have some excess length for the RTD Wires. This
additional wiring can be coiled and secured to the Digital Control Wiring with a cable
tie or a twist tie. Make sure that none of the wires interfere with the fan blades on the
Draft Inducer Fan or the Auger Drive Motor.
Replace the Grease Drain Pan and the Porcelain Grill, connect the Power Cord to an
appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and you are ready to go.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Adjustment of the “P”(Smoke) settings:
Due to the widely varying temperature swings and operating environments experienced
by our customers, the digital controllers contain a function that will allow the grill to
better function in extreme temperature conditions for the smoke function. These
changes should only be performed when the conditions are expected to be present for
extended periods.
In order to access this functionality, locate the small hole on the face plate of the digital
controller just to the right of the red digital display. Turn the controller knob to the 225
setting. Using a very small screwdriver or other pointed object (a bent paper clip works
well), insert into the hole and use it to depress the micro switch located inside. Each
time you depress the switch, the digital readout will change from a temperature display
to a “P” setting followed by a number. The factory default setting is P-2. The setting
range available is from P-0 to P-9 (however it is not recommended that a setting above
5 ever be used). The “P” readout will change each time you depress the micro switch.
With all “P” settings, the Auger motor on time remains constant at 15 seconds while
the Auger motor time off is influenced by the “P” setting.
P-2 Setting (factory): Auger motor on time of 15 seconds, off time: 65 seconds.
P-3 Setting: Auger motor on 15 seconds, off time: 75 seconds
P-4 Setting: Auger motor on 15 seconds, off time: 85 seconds
P-5 Setting: Auger motor on 15 seconds, off time: 95 seconds
Increasing the number decreases the Smoking Temperature. Decreasing the number
increases the Smoking Temperature.
Note: The Traeger Service Department recommends a setting no higher than P-5! Also,
once
a Smoke Adjustment is made, the temperature on the digital readout should be
monitored. If the temperature is consistently below 160 degrees F while “Smoking”,
there is a risk of losing the fire in the firepot. If your fire should go out while “Smoking”,
turn the controller to the OFF POSITION. DO NOT attempt to restart the Grill until you
complete the recovery process (below). Failure to do so could result in an “over firing”
condition and can cause serious damage to your Grill.
Recovery process:
·Make sure that the Grill is cool to the touch!
·Open the Door and remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan and the Heat
Baffle.

Important: Remove all unburned Pellets and ash from inside and around the
Firepot. A Shop-Vac is ideal for this task. CAUTION! Assure that the Grill is
cold to avoid a fire from hot ash!
·Replace the Heat Baffle, Grease Drain Pan and the Porcelain Grill and initiate
startup
·If this didn’t remedy the problem, contact Traeger Technical Support for
additional troubleshooting assistance
NOTE TO GRILL OWNERS
Now that your Traeger Pellet Grill is equipped with a Digital Thermostat Control, 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 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.
If your Grill has a Dome Thermometer, you will probably notice a difference in the
temperature displayed on the Readout of the Digital Control and the reading on the
Dome Thermometer. This difference is a result of the separate locations on the Grill at
which each device takes its reading.
We highly recommend that every Traeger Grill Owner purchase a Traeger Pocket
Thermometer (P/N BAC212) to help you cook more accurately and confidently. This
Traeger accessory may be purchased on-line at www.traegergrills.com or through a
Traeger Dealer in your area.
To order parts or accessories: Call, E-mail or write to your Traeger Dealer or Traeger
Pellet Grills. Please provide your name, phone number, address, Model and Serial
Number of the Grill (located on a label inside the Hopper Lid), along with the part
identification.
TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS, LLC.
9445 SW Ridder Road #310
Wilsonville, OR 97070
TRAEGER TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Available 7 Days a Week 5AM to 8PM
Pacific Time
TRAEGER PARTS DEPARTMENT
Available Weekdays 8AM to 4:30PM
Pacific Time
TRAEGER SALES/ORDER DESK
Available Weekdays 8AM to 5PM
Pacific Time
TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.traegergrills.com
3-Speed Smoker Control Settings
Digital Thermostat Suggested Settings
Smoke Smoke (150-180 F.)
Medium 225-275 Degrees F.
High 350-400 Degrees F.