28. CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE
NOTE: Before plugging your Pit Boss® into any electrical outlet, ensure
the temperature dial is in the OFF position.
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STANDARD OUTLET
This appliance requires 110-120 volt, 60Hz, 300W. It must be a 3-prong
grounded plug. Ensure grounded end is not broken off before use. The
control uses a 110-120 volt, fast-blow fuse to protect the board from
the igniter.
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GFCI OUTLETS
This appliance will work on most GFCI outlets, with a recommended
size of 15 amp service. If your GFCI outlet is highly sensitive to power
surges, it will likely trip during the start-up phase of operation. During
the start-up phase, the igniter draws 200-700 watts of electricity
which can be too much power for a GFCI outlet to handle. Each time it
trips, it increases in sensitivity. If the GFCI keeps tripping, replace the
outlet or change to a non-GFCI outlet.
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ON THE ROAD
Disconnect the igniter from the main wiring harness. Use the manual
start-up procedure. A Pit Boss® unit can operate using a 12 volt,
100 watt inverter plugged into your automobile outlet. To use the
automatic igniter, it is recommended to use a minimum of a 1000 watt
inverter.
IMPORTANT: Disconnect unit from power source when not in use.
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