Any Pit Boss® unit will give you many years of flavorful service with minimum cleaning. Follow these cleaning and maintenance
tips to service your grill:
1. CHECKING THE GAS LEVEL
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To check the amount of fuel in the LP gas cylinder, the grill must be in operation. Place your hand at the top of the
tank and slowly move down the side until the tank feels cool to the touch. This will indicate the approximate amount
of gas in your tank; if ¾ empty, replace with full tank.
IMPORTANT: Do not use charcoal briquettes or any flammable material with your grill. Use of such material
will void your warranty and may lead to a fire, explosion and bodily harm.
2. BURNER COMPONENTS
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Clean the burner whenever heavy build-up is found, to ensure that there are no signs of blockage (debris, insects)
on the burner tube or in the burner portholes. After periods of storage, spiders or small insects can build nests,
webs, and lay eggs in the burner tube, obstructing the flow of gas to the burner. If storing the grill or before
an extended period of non-use, remove the burner and wrap with aluminum foil to reduce the risk of insects
entering the burner holes.
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The burner has been preset for optimal flame performance. A blue flame, possibly with a small yellow tip, is the
result of the optimal air and gas mixture. If flames are excessively yellow, orange or irregular, clean the oil and food
deposits on the burner surface and the burner portholes to increase airflow.
3. HOPPER ASSEMBLY
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The hopper includes a clean-out feature to allow for ease of cleaning and change
out of pellet fuel flavors. To empty, locate the plate and the cover of the drop chute
on the back side of the hopper. Place a clean, empty pail under the drop chute cover,
then remove the cover piece. Unscrew the plate, slide outwards, and pellets will
empty.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove excess pellets,
sawdust, and debris for a complete clean-out through the hopper screen.
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Running all pellets out of your auger system is recommended if your grill will be unused for an extended period
of time. This can be done by simply running your grill, on an empty hopper, until all pellets have emptied from the
auger tube.
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Check and clean off any debris from the fan air intake vent, found on the bottom of the hopper. Once the hopper
access panel is removed (see Electric Wire Diagram for diagram), carefully wipe off any grease build-up directly on
the fan blades. This ensures airflow is sufficient to the feed system.
4. PROBES
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Kinks or folds in the probe wires may cause damage to the part. Wires should be rolled up in a large, loose coil.
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Although the probes are stainless steel, do not place in the dishwasher or submerge in water. Water damage to the
internal wires will cause the probe to short-out, causing false readings. If a probe is damaged, it should be replaced.
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