Pit Boss 820FB - Page 20

MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE
Manual Start Up
1. Ensure the Temperature Dial is in the “OFF” position.
2. Plug the POWER CO
RD into a 110V grounded outlet. DO NOT break the ground end off the cord or us
e
a non
-grounded outlet or extension cord
.
NOTE:
When plugged into a GFI, ensure it is at least 15 amps
.
Lower quality GFI’s may trip, try plugging appliance into a surge protected power bar first.
3.
OPEN the HOPPER LID. Ensure there are NO foreign objects in the hopper or Auger feed
system.
Fill hopper with d
ry all natural flavored wood pe
llets.
4. Remove the COOKING GRIDS, FL
AM
E BROILER to expose the BURN POT.
5. Place a gen
erous handful
of pellets into the BURN POT.
6. Squirt gelled
fire starter, or other approved pellet starter, over the top of the pellets or a
dd a small
amount of solid fuel fire starter, such as those made from sawdust and wax or use wood shavings.
Add a small amount of pellets over the fire starter.
7. Light the starter u
sing a long fireplace match or long
lighter.
W
ARNING:
NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADD MORE STARTER INTO A FIRE THAT IS ALREADY BURNING OR
INTO A HOT BURNGRATE. YOU COULD EXPERIENCE A BURN BACK AND YOU COULD GET
SERIOUSLY BURNT.
8. Allow the starter to bu
rn for 3 to 5 minu
tes.
9. Quickly an
d carefully replace the FLAME BROILER and COOKING GRID
S.
10. Turn the Tempe
ratur
e Dial to SMOKE.
This activates the start up cycle. The feed system will start to turn, and the fan will supply air to the fire
pot. Your grill will begin to produce smoke while the start up cycle is taking place.
11. Turn the Tempe
rature Dial to HIGH, to allow the unit to preheat for approximately 15 to 20 minutes
.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE ANY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LATERN
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.
NOTE:
Always clean or check your burn pot before each use. This will ensure proper ignition, heat output and many
continuous happy grilling experiences
.
IF FOR ANY REASON YOUR ELECTRIC IGNITER FAILS, YOU CAN START YOUR GRILL
USING THIS MANUAL METHOD.
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Section Two: OPERATION