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Table of Contents
1. What’s included with your BBQ Blower
2. Overview of the Operation of the BBQ Blower
3. Installation of the Safety Hook on the firebox and attaching the Heat
Shield to the BBQ Blower.
4. Operating your BBQ Blower
5. Controlling the BBQ Blower in Automatic mode
6. Controlling the BBQ Blower in Manual mode
7. Temperature probe description and placement
8. Care and maintenance of The Perfect Draft BBQ Blower
9. Troubleshooting the unit
10. Spray some WD-40 or general purpose oil on the front plate to keep it
from rusting.
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1. What’s included with your BBQ Blower
1. The Perfect Draft BBQ Blower with 20 High Temperature Magnets
2. 12-volt Battery Charger
3. 6 foot Thermo probe
4. 2” Safety hook
5. (On board) Rechargeable 12-volt Samsung Battery
6. 120mm variable speed Fan
7. Heat Shield
Fully Charge the on board 12-volt battery before using the unit :
Only use the Charger that came with the BBQ Blower or you will
damage the battery
2. Overview of the Operation of the BBQ Blower
The Perfect Draft BBQ Blower is a powered draft system that controls the
temperature of your BBQ pit using state-of-the-art technology, which incorporates
a temperature probe and a variable speed fan for premium airflow control. The
BBQ Blower system is equipped with an automatic control setting or a manual
control setting, enabling you to maximize temperature efficiency and time
management. While in automatic control mode, the built in circuit board is
designed to utilize the temperature probe to send a constant heat signal to the
BBQ Blower fan, regulating a precise flow of air into the firebox to achieve the
desired temperature set point. If the Blower can’t reach the temperature setting
you desire OPEN your stack exhaust more this will increase the draft through the
smoker. NOTE: If the temperature in the BBQ smoker continues to rise the BBQ
Blower Fan will not come on, you should CLOSE OFF on your Stack exhaust to
lower the temperature into a proper range and let the BBQ Blower fan cycle
on/off to regulate your BBQ smoker temperature. If you want to take control, the
manual control settings allow you to monitor your local temperature gauge and
you can adjust the Fan speed manually to regulate the temperature in your
smoker.
CAUTION:
Always connect the Heat Shield to the BBQ Blower while it’s connected to the fire
box failure to do so can result in damage to the outer shell of the Blower. If the BBQ
Pit temperature exceeds 400 degrees disconnect the BBQ Blower until the
temperature drops below 400 degrees.
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3. Installation of the Perfect Draft BBQ Blower with Safely Hook and
Heat Shield
The face of the Blower has a slotted attachment on the front. This attachment
is used to slide over the included safety hook to prevent the blower from falling in
the event of an unforeseen incident, causing the blower to be damaged and
voiding the warranty. There are 2 ways to connect The Heat Shield. 1. You can
slide it behind the slotted attachment on the front of the Blower. 2. You can place
the Heat Shield on the firebox then attach the BBQ Blower on the hook. Move
the heat shield in place until the entire front plate is covered and slide it on the
safety hook on your firebox. The BBQ Blower is ready to use.
The Heat Shield is attached to
the front of the Blower, and the
Blower is connected on the
Safety Hook. Notice there is no
gaps between the Heat Shield
and the face of the Blower.
Every firebox is designed
different so you need to locate
the best place to attach the
safety hook. Once you have
located the proper location for
the safety hook. Drill a 3/8” hole
and secure the hook using the
bolt and wing nut. Now you can
attach the BBQ Blower on the
hook.
You can place the Heat Shield
behind the slotted metal face plate.
You can place the Heat Shield on
the firebox then attach the BBQ
Blower on the hook. The force of
the magnets will try to reposition the
shield, adjust it once have attached
it to the firebox .you slide the hook
through the metal plate opening
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4. Operating your BBQ Blower
When starting your BBQ fire add your desired charcoal and wood and light it. Next
attach your BBQ Blower and put the switch on manual operation to help regulate the
airflow to get the fire going. Once you have a good fire, start adjusting your stack damper
(Lid) slightly towards the closed position until your temperature starts to lower.
Note: Do not closed your stack completely
Attach the Perfect Draft BBQ Blower
Open the stack damper 100% when starting your fire
Close stack damper 50% - 60% for medium to high temperature smoking
Close stack damper 75% - 85% for low temperature smoking
If the BBQ Blower has trouble maintaining the temperature adjust the
stack exhaust as needed.
CAUTION:
Always connect the Heat Shield to the BBQ Blower while it’s connected to the fire
box failure to do so can result in damage to the outer shell of the Blower. If the BBQ
Pit temperature exceeds 400 degrees disconnect the BBQ Blower until the
temperature drops below 400 degrees.
5. Controlling the BBQ Blower in Automatic mode
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1. Turn the power button on.
2. Turn the Auto Control switch on
3. Connect the 3.5mm temperature plug into the control panel
4. Set the desired temperature using the temperature knob
5. Throttle the stack damper cover 75% - 85% closed
6. Let the Perfect Draft BBQ Blower do its job
CAUTION:
Always connect the Heat Shield to the BBQ Blower while it’s connected to the fire
box failure to do so can result in damage to the outer shell of the Blower. If the BBQ
Pit temperature exceeds 400 degrees disconnect the BBQ Blower until the
temperature drops below 400 degrees.
6. Controlling the BBQ Blower in Manual mode
2. Automatic Switch is ON
In the Down Position
1. Power Switch is ON in the
down position
3.
Plug the charger in here to recharge the
battery. The indicator light on the head
of the charger will show green when fully
charged.
4.
Connect Temperature Probe Here
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Power Switch
Is on in the down Position
1. Turn the power button on
2. Leave the auto control in off position
3. Adjust the Variable Speed Fan Knob accordingly to maintain your desire
Temperature
4. Close the stack damper cover 75% - 85% closed
5. Let the Perfect Draft BBQ Blower
CAUTION:
Always connect the Heat Shield to the BBQ Blower while it’s connected to the fire
box failure to do so can result in damage to the outer shell of the Blower. If the BBQ
Pit temperature exceeds 400 degrees disconnect the BBQ Blower until the
temperature drops below 400 degrees.
7. Temperature probe description and placement
1.
3. FAN Speed
Switch
2. Leave OFF
For Manual
Control The up
Position is off
Plug in Battery to Charge it
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The temperature probe is made of braided stainless but avoid exposing
the thermocouple wires to direct flame this can damage the probe. You
can order replacement probes from www.Bbqblowers.com Your BBQ
Blower temperature probe should always be placed so that it is not in a
direct line with the fire. For best practice, chose a location near the top of
your BBQ pit close to the existing temperature gauge. Using a 3/8” drill bit,
drill a hole in the desired location on your BBQ pit.
If you need a longer probe can buy a 3 foot extension at
www.bbqblower.com
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NOTE – you can place the temperature probe under the lid of the BBQ pit on the
cooking grate, be careful not to damage the wire of the temperature probe. If
your Temperature wire is pinched or broken the Automatic function will not work
properly
8. Care and maintenance of The Perfect Draft BBQ Blower
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When using The Perfect Draft BBQ Blower to cook at high temperatures you
should remove the Blower. The onboard battery can stay charged for 17 hours
run time when the fan is cycling on and off at normal conditions. Make sure to
turn The Perfect Draft BBQ Blower off when you are finished cooking to prevent
the battery usage.
Caution: The unit electronics are not waterproof so cover it up when it
raining outdoors. Spray some WD-40 on the front plate to keep it from
rusting. The Perfect Draft BBQ Blower’s outer shell can be cleaned with a
rag with mild detergent. The probe can be cleaned using any household
stainless steel cleaner.
9. Troubleshooting the unit
The BBQ Blower will not power up
Plug the charger into the Blower
control panel. If the indicator light on
the charger is red, the blower will need
to be fully charged
You can order a replacement
Temperature Probe, Battery, 3 foot
extension probe cable or battery
Charger
www.bbqblowers.com
Replacement parts.
The Thermocouple isn’t communicating
with the Circuit Board
The Automatic Switch doesn’t control
the Fan Speed
Possible break in the Thermocouple
cable or loose connection. Order a
replacement cable from our website.
Please register your BBQ Blower at our website for your ONE YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY, for replacement parts order at www.bbqblowers.com
CAUTION:
Always connect the Heat Shield to the BBQ Blower while it’s connected
to the fire box failure to do so can result in damage to the outer shell of
the Blower.
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