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Proper cleaning, maintenance and the use of clean, dry, quality fuel will prevent common operational problems. When
your Pit Boss® grill is operating poorly, or on a less frequent basis, the following troubleshooting tips may be helpful.
WARNING: Always disconnect the electrical cord prior to opening the grill for any inspection, maintenance,
cleaning, or service work. Ensure the grill is completely cooled to avoid injury.
PROBLEM
No Power Lights On The Control
Board
No Fire in the Burn Pot
Readout of Actual Temperature
Doesn't Update
Grill Will Not Achieve Or Maintain
Stable Temperature
Grill Produces Excess Or Discolored
Smoke
Frequent Flare-Ups
ErP Error Screen
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Not Connected To Power Source
Ensure unit is plugged into a working power source. Reset breaker. Ensure GFCI is a minimum
10 Amp service (see Electric Wire Diagram for access to electric components) Ensure all wire
connections are firmly connected and dry.
Fuse Blown On The Control Board
Remove the two screw on the controller on the front of the hopper to access the back of the
controller. Check the fuse for a broken wire or if the wire has turned black. If yes, fuse needs
to be manually replaced.
Remove access panel (see Electric Wire Diagram for diagram), and ensure all wire
The GFCI outlet has been tripped.
connections are firmly connected and dry. Ensure GFCI is a minimum 10 Amp service.
Faulty Control Board
Control Board needs to be replaced. Contact Customer Care for a replacement part.
Auger Not Primed
Before the unit is used for the first time or anytime the hopper is completely emptied out,
the auger must be primed to allow pellets to fill the auger tube. If not primed, the Igniter
will timeout before the pellets reach the Burn Pot. Follow Auger Priming Procedure .
Igniter Not Installed Correctly
Remove cooking components from the main barrel. Visually confirm that the igniter is
flush with the igniter tube. If not operating properly, call Customer Care for assistance or a
replacement part.
Grill probe dirty
Follow care and maintenance instructions.
Insufficient Air Flow Through
Check Burn Pot for ash build-up or obstructions. Follow Care and Maintenance instructions
Burn Pot
for ash build-up. Check fan. Ensure it is working properly and air intake is not blocked. Follow
Care and Maintenance instructions if dirty. Once all the above steps have been done, start
the grill, set temperature to 180°F and wait for 10 minutes. Check that the flame produced is
bright and vibrant.
Lack Of Fuel, Poor Fuel Quality,
Check hopper to check that fuel level is sufficient, and replenish if low. Should the quality
Obstruction In Feed System
of hardwood pellets be poor, or the length of the pellets too long, this may cause an
obstruction in the feed system. Remove pellets and follow Care and Maintenance
instructions.
Grill Probe
Check status of grill probe. Follow Care and Maintenance instructions if dirty. Contact
Customer Care for a replacement part if damaged.
Weather or Exterior Temperature
In cold conditions use a Pit Boss® Insulated Blanket or keep out of blowing winds. In hot
conditions keep the grill unit in a shaded area.
Grease Build-Up
Follow Care and Maintenance instructions.
Remove moist hardwood pellets from hopper. Follow Care and Maintenance instructions to
Hardwood Pellet Quality
clean out. Replace with dry hardwood pellets.
Clear Burn Pot for moist hardwood pellets. Follow Auger Priming Procedure.
Burn Pot Is Blocked
Insufficient Air Intake For Fan
Check fan. Ensure it is working properly and air intake is not blocked. Follow Care and
Maintenance instructions if dirty.
Cooking Temperature
Attempt cooking at a lower temperature. Grease does have a flash point. Keep the
temperature under 176°C / 350°F when cooking highly greasy food.
Grease Build-Up On Cooking
Follow Care and Maintenance instructions.
Components
Grill Probe (Sensor) Isn't Working
Disconnect and reconnect the Grill Probe.
Faulty Grill Probe
Grill Probe need to be replaced. Contact Customer Care for a replacement.
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