BBQ Guru PartyQ User Manual

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PartyQ USER’S GUIDE Rev. 1.1 for Ver. 1.0 Firmware
1. SAFETY WARNINGS ................................................................................................... 2 !
2. LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 3!
3. PartyQ Features ............................................................................................................... 3!
4. Installation and Operation ............................................................................................... 4!
5. Pit Temperature Probe .................................................................................................... 4!
6. The Display, Keys and Power Switch ............................................................................. 5!
6.1. Key Operation .......................................................................................................... 5!
6.2. Blower/Temperature LED ....................................................................................... 5!
6.3. Over / Under Range Temperatures .......................................................................... 5!
7. Powering up .................................................................................................................... 6!
7.1. Power Interruption Recovery Feature with Internal Memory .................................. 6!
8. Setting the Setpoint ......................................................................................................... 6!
9. Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................... 6!
10. Adaptive Control Strategy ............................................................................................ 7!
11. Building a Fire/Ending the Cook .................................................................................. 7!
11.1. Building a Proper Fire for Good Control ............................................................... 7!
11.2. Extinguishing the Pit/Removing the Control ......................................................... 8!
12. Contact the BBQ Guru .................................................................................................. 8!
13. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 9-12!

BBQ Guru PartyQ Specifications

General

Fan Control	Automatic
Warranty	1 Year Limited
Weight	1 lb
Compatibility	Most charcoal grills and smokers
Power Source	4 x AA Batteries
Type	Temperature Controller

Summary

1. SAFETY WARNINGS

2. LIMITED WARRANTY

3. PartyQ Features

4. Installation and Operation

5. Pit Temperature Probe

6. The Display, Keys and Power Switch

6.1. Key Operation

How to use UP, DOWN, and combined keys for setpoint adjustment and menu navigation.

6.2. Blower/Temperature LED

Understanding the Blower LED's function for monitoring cooker status and airflow.

6.3. Over / Under Range Temperatures

How the display indicates temperatures outside the operational range (below 32°F or above 475°F).

7. Powering up

7.1. Power Interruption Recovery Feature with Internal Memory

How the unit automatically resumes control settings after a power interruption.

8. Setting the Setpoint

9. Setup Menu

10. Adaptive Control Strategy

11. Building a Fire/Ending the Cook

11.1. Building a Proper Fire for Good Control

Guidance on starting a fire with coals at the top for optimal temperature control.

11.2. Extinguishing the Pit/Removing the Control

Procedures for safely extinguishing the fire and removing the control unit.

12. Contact THE BBQ GURU

13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE