P Setting Control Button - Pit Boss 820 Owner's Manual

PIT BOSS CONTROL
The main benefit to the P SETTING Control Button is that it allows you, the Pit Master, to fine tune your Pit
Boss Pellet Grill to compensate for ambient temperatures, humidity, wind, environmental changes, pellet fuel
type and quality. This ensures a World Championship Result, everytime.
When the Temperature Dial is set on SMOKE or HIGH, the Auger turns on, delivers fuel for 18 seconds, then
turns off. The Off-Time is set by or adjusted by the SMOKE CONTROL PUSH BUTTON, which displays a "P"
setting. When the Smoke Control Button is pushed, the corresponding "P" setting is displayed on the LCD
screen momentarily. There are 8 "P" settings, ranging from P0 to P7.
This aids in fine tuning your Pit Boss Pellet Grill, to your desired needs. If you like to Hot Smoke and like more
smoke flavor, then you can adjust the "P" setting, while in the SMOKE MODE, upward to give you a longer
time between auger feeds. This results in a lower temperature output, which increases your cooking time,
which results in a deeper "Smoke Ring" and more flavor.
If you like to GRILL or SEAR, then you can adjust the "P" setting, while in the HIGH setting, downward, to give
you a shorter time between auger feeds. This results in a Higher temperature output, higher pellet
consumption, but allows you to get those "Steak House Sear" marks, and quicker cooking times.
'P' Setting Auger On
P0 18 seconds
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
NOTE: Factory Default Setting is "P 4"
INCREASING the "P" setting DECREASES the Fuel Feed Rate, (heat output). This will result in LOWER grill
output temperatures, lower pellet consumptions thus resulting in more smoke flavor. Care must be taken not
to increase the "P" setting to high, which could result in the fire going out.
DECREASING the "P" setting INCREASES the Fuel Feed Rate, (heat output). This will result in HIGHER grill
temperature output, higher pellet consumption thus higher grilling temperature. Care must be taken not to
decrease the "P" setting to low, which will result in overfeeding the pellets and the production of Creosote or
incomplete combustion.
Section Two: OPERATION
UNDERSTANDING THE "P" SETTING
Auger Off
55 seconds
18 70
18 85
18 100
18 115
18 130
18 140
18 150
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