Mak Grills EP-429-2G Owner's manual

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MAK GRILLS

OWNER'S MANUAL

PELLET BBQ SMOKER-GRILL

MODEL EP-429-2G

NOTICE!

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR USING

THIS PELLET FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY

INJURY OR EVEN DEATH! CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE

OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION

REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. WHEN GRILL IS NOT IN USE, UNPLUG

CORD FROM OUTLET.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE.

This MAK GRILL was designed for RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR USE ONLY!

Any other use may cause serious injury and will void any and all warranties. Do

not operate this grill in the vicinity of any liquid combustibles such as gasoline

or use any such items inside the unit. Maintain a clearance of at least (24)

twenty-four inches around this grill at all times. Only touch handles with the

understanding that the unit will be HOT during operation. In case of fire or other

emergency, unplug the unit from the power source. Before removing the

fan/access panel or the Pellet Boss® for servicing or any other reason,

disconnect unit from power source. WHEN GRILL IS NOT IN USE, UNPLUG

FROM POWER SOURCE.

BEWARE OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING!

Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning

you, your family or others.

a) Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache,

dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion.

Carbon monoxide poisoning reduces the blood's ability to carry

oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness

and death!

b) See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while

cooking or in the vicinity of this appliance. Carbon monoxide poisoning

can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, is often detected too late.

c) Alcohol consumption or drug use will increase the effects of carbon

monoxide poisoning.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is especially toxic to mother and

child during pregnancy, infants, the elderly, smokers and people

with blood or circulatory system problems, such as anemia or

heart disease.

Welcome to the MAK GRILLS family! We appreciate your purchase of

our quality, American-made products, proudly built in Dallas, Oregon.

MAK GRILLS is proud to be an American company that makes every

effort to purchase products locally.

If you have any questions concerning the assembly or operation of your

MAK GRILL, please call us at (503) 623-1234. You may also reach us via

email, [email protected]. Additional useful information and help can

be found on our website, www.makgrills.com

To find your Pellet Boss firmware version, turn the grill on. Push and hold

the UP button Note: the lock icon will display within (10) ten seconds.

Keep pressing the UP button until the words MAK GRILL VER____

appear. The version number is on that screen. To return back to normal

screen, press the UP button until SETPONT SMOKE appears on the

Pellet Boss display screen.

Please record the following information here for future reference:

Grill Serial number (back left side of the pellet hopper) _______________

Pellet Boss Firmware Version #_________________________________

Inspected by:_____________________________ Date: _____________

Date Purchased:__________ Purchased From: ____________________

Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place for reference if needed.

When not in use, unplug grill power cordALWAYS

from the electical outlet.

PO BOX 817

960 SE Monmouth Cutoff

Dallas, OR 97338

(503) 623 - 1234

Proud to be American Made

Superior Wood Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grills

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Additional Warnings and Precautions Page 2

BBQ Parts List Page 3

BBQ Diagram Page 6

MAK Glossary Page 7

Assembly Instructions Page 9

FLAMEZONE™ Direct Grilling System Set-Up Page 14

Start Up and Seasoning Grill Page 16

Pellet Boss® Explanation & Operation Page 18

Pellet Boss® Rear View Page 28

Cleaning Your MAK Grill Page 29

Trouble Shooting and Repair Page 34

Manual Lighting Instructions Page 35

Two Star Accessories Page 39

Grill Warranty Page 40

Basic MAK Recipes Page 41

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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

4 Always use this product outside, in a well ventilated area. NEVER use

indoors or an enclosed area without proper ventilation.

4 If this unit is not properly installed or assembled, a fire may result. To reduce

the risk of fire, follow the assembly instructions and clearance requirements.

4 A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED

CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS. IT IS

OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED

ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

4 MINIMUM AIR SPACE IS (24) TWENTY-FOUR INCHES AROUND THE

ENTIRE UNIT.

4 NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene or charcoal lighter

fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this appliance. Keep all

such liquids well away from the appliance when it is in use. Keep all

combustible liquids at least (2) two feet distant from this appliance when it is

use, this also includes ALL MOTORZIED VEHICLES.

4 NEVER place or store flammable materials or materials that could melt

under the grill while it is operating.

4 Keep all exhaust vents unobstructed. Clean them on a regular basis to

ensure proper airflow in the grill.

4 To prevent grease fires, clean your grill on a regular basis. This includes the

grease tray and FlameZone™ pan.

4 Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation

inspection requirements for your area.

4 Never move or transport a hot or operating grill.

4 Should a grease fire occur, turn the grill completely off. Carefully remove all

food and leave the grill lid closed until the fire is out.

4 When the grill is operating, assume that ALL SURFACES, except

handles are HOT.

4 When not using the grill, unplug from the power source.

4 Save these instructions.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

There will some assembly required with your grill. All necessary parts,

hardware and tools needed for proper assembly are included with your

grill. Make sure that you have each of the items listed before you attempt

assembly of this grill. Refer to the BBQ PARTS LIST to help you identify

the individual components of your grill.

NOTE: The approximate assembly time for this grill is between 60-90

minutes.

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Grill Lid Handle Grip (1)

BBQ P LARTS IST

DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY

ITEM

Main body of pellet grill (1)

Left leg panel with locking casters (1)

Right leg panel with locking casters (1)

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Bottom Shelf (1)

Warmer/Smoker Box (1)

Back splash (1)

Side cover handles (3)

Grill lid handle (1)

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DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY

ITEM

2 Qt. Grease drawer (1)

Heat diffuser (1)

Ash Cleanout Cover (1)

Grease shield (1)

Grease tray frame (1)

FlameZone™ covers (2)

FlameZone™ pan (1)

Split cooking grates (2)

Warmer/Smoker box grate (1)

Warmer/Smoker box grease tray (1)

Tool hanger (1)

Hex Wrench Set (1)

Meat probe (1)

Spare fuse (1)

(stapled to the back of this manual)

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NOTE: Accessories not manufactured by MAK GRILLS, or

made for MAK GRILLS, may cause damage to your grill.

When purchasing an accessory, make sure that it does not

interfere or restrict the airflow within the grill. If you have any

questions, please contact us at (503) 623-1234.

DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY

ITEM

Hardware:

1/4” - 20 x 1/2” long screw (35)

Use 9/64 hex wrench to install

1/4” lock washer (32)

1/4” x 5/8” flat washer (4)

#6 x 3/8” long screw (7)

Use 5/64 hex wrench to install

#6 lock washer (7)

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1/4” - 20 flat nut (21)

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Two Star General Specifications:

Grill Dimensions: 49”H x 60” W x 25” D

Cooking Surface: 429 sq. inches/858 sq. inches (19.5”x22”x14”)

Grill Weight: 200 lbs.

Construction: 16 & 14 gauge 304 Stainless Steel and aluminized steel

Finish: High temperature powder coat

Hopper Capacity: 20 lbs.

Grease Collection: 2 qt. grease drawer

Smoking temperature range: 170-190F

Cooking temperature range: 200F-500F

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BBQ DIAGRAM

Ash Clean Out

The ash clean out is located to the right of the

firepot in the bottom of the grill body. It has a square

stainless steel cover. Pellet ash can be swept from

the chamber into the grease drawer below the grill

for easy disposal.

Auger

The auger is the long steel corkscrew that moves

the pellets from the pellet hopper to the firepot. It is

located below the pellet hopper and inside the

auger tube.

Auger Motor

The electric motor that attaches to the auger and is

used to rotate the auger. The auger motor plugs

into the WHITE receptacle on the back of the Pellet

Boss controller.

Auger Stop Switch

This is a safety switch which stops the auger from

turning any time the pellet hopper lid is opened. The

switch is attached to the left wall of the pellet

hopper. The switch wire connects to the back of the

Pellet Boss controller.

Casters

Wheels that are attached to the grill legs. When

unlocked, the casters swivel to make moving your

grill easier. When the casters are locked the grill

becomes immovable.

Cooking Grate(s)

MAK cooking grates are made of 1/4 inch stainless

steel rod. They sit above the FlameZone or drip pan

and provide the cooking surface inside the grill.

Exhaust Louvers

The louvers allow heat and smoke to exit the

cooking chamber. You will find the exhaust

louvers along the back wall of the barbecue body.

On the 2 Star there is also a set of exhaust lovers on

the left and right sides of the Warmer/Smoker box.

Fan Access Panel

On the 1 & 2 Star models the panel is located on the

left end of the barbecue. On the 3 Star there are 2

fan/access panels on the front of the grill body. The

panel protects the internal operating components

of the grills. It is removable in order to access the

fan, auger and control board.

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Firepot

This is where the pellets burn to create the heat and

smoke to cook your food. Every MAK firepot is

removable to allow for easy disposal of

accumulated pellet ash.

Firepot Pin

Is used to secure the firepot. The pin is attached to

a split ring and inserts on the left side of the firepot.

FlameZone Covers™

Two stainless steel plates fit over the top of the

FlameZone ports. They help to redirect heat and

smoke around the food on the cooking grates,

rather than allow it to flow directly under the food.

FlameZone Pan™

This pan sits on the grease tray inside the grill. It is

perforated with 88 ports, which allows heat to come

up directly under the food on the cooking grates,

allowing for hot and fast grilling.

FlashFire Igniter™

This component starts the fire in your grill. It

automatically starts when you first turn the grill on.

The igniter sits behind the firepot. The intense heat

it generates is blown via a funnel into the firepot.

The igniter plugs into the RED receptacle on the

back of the Pellet Boss controller.

Grease Drawer

The grease drawer collects grease and food

drippings, helping to prevent flare-ups and grease

fires. It slides in below the grill on the right hand side

of the barbecue body under the warmer/smoker

box. Pellet ash can also be swept into the drawer

using the ash-clean out opening in the bottom of the

barbecue body.

Grease Pan

This angled pan is used to direct grease and food

drippings out of the cooking chamber and into the

grease drawer. The right edge of the grease pan

runs over the top and behind the the grease shield.

Grease Shield

The stainless steel triangular shield fits inside the

"V" shaped flange on the right side of the barbecue

body. It is used to direct drippings into the 2 Qt.

grease drawer below the barbecue.

MGAK LOSSARY

These definitions will help you become familiar with the various components

and features of your MAK Grill.

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Grill Body

Is the main cooking chamber and lid. The pellet

hopper, auger tube, Warmer/Smoker box (2 Star

only) and leg panels attach to the grill body.

Grill Leg Panels

The left and right leg panels attach to the grill body.

Each leg panel has locking casters on the front and

rear ends of the panel.

Grill Lid

Allows access to the cooking chamber on the

barbecue body. The lid rolls over the top of the grill

hood to expose the cooking area in the grill.

Igniter Clip

Holds the igniter in proper position. The clip is

located behind the firepot.

Meat Probe

The probe inserts into the food being cooked to

monitor its internal temperature. The meat probe

plugs into one of the three inputs on the front of the

Pellet Boss controller.

Pellet Boss®

Our digital controller which operates the fan, auger

and igniter, as well as controls cooking

temperatures in the grill. The Pellet Boss is the

brains of the outfit.

Pellet Hopper

Holds the fuel used to smoke and cook food in your

grill. The pellet hopper is located on the left-hand

side of the grill on 1 & 2 Star models. On the 3 Star

the pellet hopper is on the front of the grill.

Pellet Hopper Dump Door

On the 2 Star the door is on the front right side of the

pellet hopper.

Thermocouple

Is located in the back left-hand corner of the

cooking chamber. This is a temperature

measurement device that senses the ambient air

temperature inside the grill. It averages the cooking

chamber temperature on a minute by minute basis.

Tube Axial Fan

Located under the pellet hopper, inside the

component area of the grill. The fan provides

positive airflow to keep the pellets in the firepot

burning and helps to circulate heat and smoke

inside the cooking chamber. The fan plugs into the

BLUE receptacle on the back of the Pellet Boss

board.

Upper Grate Slides

Are located on the left and right side of the grill

hood.

Warmer/Smoker Box

Attaches to the right side of the 2 Star grill body.

This feature is only available on the 2 Star General

model.

Warmer/Smoker Box Drip Pan

A stainless steel tray that sits inside the

Warmer/Smoker box under the grate.

Warmer/Smoker Box Grate

The stainless steel grate that sits inside the

Warmer/Smoker box. Can also be used as

additional cooking surface inside the barbecue

body.

STEP 1: INSTALLING THE LEFT & RIGHT LEG PANELS

1-1 Unbox both the left and right leg panels---indicated by the “L” and “R”

on the side of the boxes.

1-2 Unbox the backsplash and base tray. Set the backsplash (the thin flat

rectangle) aside for later installation.

1-3 Lay the base tray on an even surface.

1-4 Set the left end of the bottom shelf on its end so that the shelf is in a

vertical position. Place the right leg panel onto the right end of the bottom

shelf as shown in illustration Step 1-4.

Note: The corner cut outs on the bottom shelf will line-up with the

rear caster supports.

1-5 With the bottom shelf in place, use (4)

four 1/4” x 1/2” screws and lock washers

placed on the screw before installation.

Start with the farthest left screw hole on

the outside of the leg panel.

1-6 Secure the leg panel to the bottom

shelf by attaching a 1/2” x 20 lock nut to

the screw on the inside of the leg panel.

Finger tighten each of the screws.

1-7 Repeat steps 1-5 & 6 with the other screw holes on the leg panel.

Once the screws and nuts are attached, tighten firmly using the 5/32 hex

wrench.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: The assembly of your MAK 2 Star Grill requires (2) two people.

Before starting the assembly process, remove the outer cardboard sleeve

surrounding the grill. Flatten the sleeve and use it to place the grill body

on during leg panel assembly. Be sure to remove ALL parts and

components from the grill and pallet before starting the assembly

process. Place the components in an area that allows you to get to them,

but does not interfere with assembling the grill.

NOTE: Lock washers should always be placed on the screws before

installing.

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Step 1-4

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1-8 When you are finished attaching the right leg panel to the bottom

shelf, lay the right leg panel down on top of the cardboard surround and

attach the left leg panel by repeating steps 1-4 through 1-6. You have

now completed assembling the grill cart.

1-9 After attaching the leg panels to the bottom shelf, use one other

person to help you set the grill cart upright. Before continuing, LOCK ALL

FOUR CASTERS to prevent the cart assembly from moving when

attaching the grill body to the cart.

STEP 2: ATTACHING THE BACKSPLASH

2-1 Note: There are three screw holes and five larger holes for the leg

panel rivets. Please refer to illustration Step 2-1.

2-1 The backsplash can be attached to the grill leg panels only one way

allowing for the rivets to be seen. You may need to flip or rotate the panel

in order to correctly align the screw and

rivet holes for correct installation.

2-2 Take six 1/4”-20 x 1/2” screws and

place a 1/4” lock washer on each screw.

The nuts for the backsplash are welded to

the inside of the leg panels.

2-3 Thread each screw into the hole and

finger tighten.

NOTE: At this step the backsplash

should be loose on the grill cart. This is necessary to allow some

flexing when placing the grill body onto the cart assembly. You will

fully tighten the screws a little later on in the assembly process.

Step 2 - 1

STEP 1: INSTALLING THE LEFT & RIGHT LEG PANELS

1-1 Unbox both the left and right leg panels---indicated by the “L” and “R”

on the side of the boxes.

1-2 Unbox the backsplash and base tray. Set the backsplash (the thin flat

rectangle) aside for later installation.

1-3 Lay the base tray on an even surface.

1-4 Set the left end of the bottom shelf on its end so that the shelf is in a

vertical position. Place the right leg panel onto the right end of the bottom

shelf as shown in illustration Step 1-4.

Note: The corner cut outs on the bottom shelf will line-up with the

rear caster supports.

1-5 With the bottom shelf in place, use (4)

four 1/4” x 1/2” screws and lock washers

placed on the screw before installation.

Start with the farthest left screw hole on

the outside of the leg panel.

1-6 Secure the leg panel to the bottom

shelf by attaching a 1/2” x 20 lock nut to

the screw on the inside of the leg panel.

Finger tighten each of the screws.

1-7 Repeat steps 1-5 & 6 with the other screw holes on the leg panel.

Once the screws and nuts are attached, tighten firmly using the 5/32 hex

wrench.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: The assembly of your MAK 2 Star Grill requires (2) two people.

Before starting the assembly process, remove the outer cardboard sleeve

surrounding the grill. Flatten the sleeve and use it to place the grill body

on during leg panel assembly. Be sure to remove ALL parts and

components from the grill and pallet before starting the assembly

process. Place the components in an area that allows you to get to them,

but does not interfere with assembling the grill.

NOTE: Lock washers should always be placed on the screws before

installing.

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Step 1-4

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1-8 When you are finished attaching the right leg panel to the bottom

shelf, lay the right leg panel down on top of the cardboard surround and

attach the left leg panel by repeating steps 1-4 through 1-6. You have

now completed assembling the grill cart.

1-9 After attaching the leg panels to the bottom shelf, use one other

person to help you set the grill cart upright. Before continuing, LOCK ALL

FOUR CASTERS to prevent the cart assembly from moving when

attaching the grill body to the cart.

STEP 2: ATTACHING THE BACKSPLASH

2-1 Note: There are three screw holes and five larger holes for the leg

panel rivets. Please refer to illustration Step 2-1.

2-1 The backsplash can be attached to the grill leg panels only one way

allowing for the rivets to be seen. You may need to flip or rotate the panel

in order to correctly align the screw and

rivet holes for correct installation.

2-2 Take six 1/4”-20 x 1/2” screws and

place a 1/4” lock washer on each screw.

The nuts for the backsplash are welded to

the inside of the leg panels.

2-3 Thread each screw into the hole and

finger tighten.

NOTE: At this step the backsplash

should be loose on the grill cart. This is necessary to allow some

flexing when placing the grill body onto the cart assembly. You will

fully tighten the screws a little later on in the assembly process.

Step 2 - 1

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STEP 3: ATTACHING THE GRILL BODY TO THE GRILL CART

NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT ALL (4) FOUR CASTERS ARE LOCKED

BEFORE STARTING THIS PART OF THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

3-1 Using one other person, lift the pellet hopper and grill body assembly

on to the cart and gently set it down on the leg panels on each side of the

cart.

3-2 Align each of the leg screw holes with the barbecue body.

3-3 Using eight 1/4” x 1/2” screws, (There are four per side) place a lock

washer on each screw.

3-4 Insert the screws and washers into the (2) two holes on the exterior of

the leg panels.

3-5 Inside the grill insert and finger tighten the other (2) two screws and

lock washers (illustration 3-6). Do this for all (4) four corners of the

barbecue body.

NOTE: You may need to shift the grill body or cart slightly to align

the screw holes.

3-6 From the inside of the grill, insert and finger tighten the other 2

screws/lock washers (illustration 3-6) Do this for all 4 corners of the

barbecue body.

NOTE: You may need to shift the grill body or leg base slightly to

allow all of the holes to line up with the leg panel holes.

3-7 Once ALL screws and nuts have been installed in the leg panels,

backsplash and grill body, complete attaching the barbecue body by fully

tightening all of the screws using the 9/64” hex wrench.

Step 3 - 6Step 3 - 4

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Step 4-1 Step 4-2

STEP 4: INSTALL WARMER/SMOKER BOX

Step 4-1 With the assistance of one other person, tilt the Warmer/Smoker

box into position by resting the lip at the left side of the box over the

bracket on the barbecue body as shown in Step 4-1.

Step 4-2 Attach the Warmer/Smoker box to the barbecue body using five

1/4”-20 x 1/2” screws, ¼” lock washers and nuts. Feed the screws and

washers from the left inside of the Warmer/Smoker box into the barbecue

body. From the inside of the barbecue body, attach a 1/4” nut to each

screw. Use the 9/64”

hex wrench to fully

tighten the nuts and

screws to complete

this step.

STEP 5: INSTALLING

PELLET HOPPER,

WARMER/SMOKER

BOX AND GREASE DRAWER HANDLES

For each handle, you will need to use two #6 x 3/8” screws and #6x 3/8”

lock washers as shown in Step 5.

STEP 6: INSTALLING THE GRILL LID HANDLE

GRIP

To help slide the grip onto the handle soak it in hot,

soapy water for (30) thirty seconds. Use only a

couple of drops of dish soap in the half cup of water.

WARNING! This product contains a chemical

known to the state of California to cause cancer.

STEP 7: INSTALLING THE GRILL LID HANDLE

Attach this handle to the grill lid using two 1/4”- 20x

1/2” screws, 1/4” lock washers and 1/4”x 5/8” flat

washers. Make sure that both washers are on the

inside of the lid as shown in Step 7.

STEP 8: INSTALLING THE TOOL HOOK

Using three 1/4” - 20 x ½” screws, 1/4” x 5/8” flat

washers, and 1/4” x 20 lock nuts install the tool hook

on to the Warmer/Smoker box as shown in Step 8.

Step 5

Step 7

Step 8

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STEP 3: ATTACHING THE GRILL BODY TO THE GRILL CART

NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT ALL (4) FOUR CASTERS ARE LOCKED

BEFORE STARTING THIS PART OF THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

3-1 Using one other person, lift the pellet hopper and grill body assembly

on to the cart and gently set it down on the leg panels on each side of the

cart.

3-2 Align each of the leg screw holes with the barbecue body.

3-3 Using eight 1/4” x 1/2” screws, (There are four per side) place a lock

washer on each screw.

3-4 Insert the screws and washers into the (2) two holes on the exterior of

the leg panels.

3-5 Inside the grill insert and finger tighten the other (2) two screws and

lock washers (illustration 3-6). Do this for all (4) four corners of the

barbecue body.

NOTE: You may need to shift the grill body or cart slightly to align

the screw holes.

3-6 From the inside of the grill, insert and finger tighten the other 2

screws/lock washers (illustration 3-6) Do this for all 4 corners of the

barbecue body.

NOTE: You may need to shift the grill body or leg base slightly to

allow all of the holes to line up with the leg panel holes.

3-7 Once ALL screws and nuts have been installed in the leg panels,

backsplash and grill body, complete attaching the barbecue body by fully

tightening all of the screws using the 9/64” hex wrench.

Step 3 - 6Step 3 - 4

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Step 4-1 Step 4-2

STEP 4: INSTALL WARMER/SMOKER BOX

Step 4-1 With the assistance of one other person, tilt the Warmer/Smoker

box into position by resting the lip at the left side of the box over the

bracket on the barbecue body as shown in Step 4-1.

Step 4-2 Attach the Warmer/Smoker box to the barbecue body using five

1/4”-20 x 1/2” screws, ¼” lock washers and nuts. Feed the screws and

washers from the left inside of the Warmer/Smoker box into the barbecue

body. From the inside of the barbecue body, attach a 1/4” nut to each

screw. Use the 9/64”

hex wrench to fully

tighten the nuts and

screws to complete

this step.

STEP 5: INSTALLING

PELLET HOPPER,

WARMER/SMOKER

BOX AND GREASE DRAWER HANDLES

For each handle, you will need to use two #6 x 3/8” screws and #6x 3/8”

lock washers as shown in Step 5.

STEP 6: INSTALLING THE GRILL LID HANDLE

GRIP

To help slide the grip onto the handle soak it in hot,

soapy water for (30) thirty seconds. Use only a

couple of drops of dish soap in the half cup of water.

WARNING! This product contains a chemical

known to the state of California to cause cancer.

STEP 7: INSTALLING THE GRILL LID HANDLE

Attach this handle to the grill lid using two 1/4”- 20x

1/2” screws, 1/4” lock washers and 1/4”x 5/8” flat

washers. Make sure that both washers are on the

inside of the lid as shown in Step 7.

STEP 8: INSTALLING THE TOOL HOOK

Using three 1/4” - 20 x ½” screws, 1/4” x 5/8” flat

washers, and 1/4” x 20 lock nuts install the tool hook

on to the Warmer/Smoker box as shown in Step 8.

Step 5

Step 7

Step 8

STEP 9: INSTALLING WARMER/SMOKER

BOX COMPONENTS

Open the Warmer/Smoker box lid. Place the

Warmer/Smoker box grease tray inside the box

first. Next, add the Warmer/Smoker box grate so

that it fits inside the grease tray. Refer to

illustration Step 9 reference.

STEP 10: INSTALLING THE TRIANGULAR

GREASE SHIELD

Place the Triangular Grease Shield into place as

shown in illustration Step 10. Make sure that the

clip on the front of the grease shield is facing

towards the firepot, and that the clip overlaps the

grease shield flange. The top overlap lip also

needs to be over the top edges of the “V” shaped

flange. Refer to illustration in Step 10 for

reference.

STEP 11: INSTALLING THE ASH CLEAN OUT

COVER

Place the square ash clean out cover over the

square hole between the firepot and triangular

grease shield. Refer to illustration Step 11 for

reference.

STEP 12: INSTALLING THE 2 QUART

GREASE DRAWER

The (2) two quart grease drawer slides into the

slots under the Warmer/Smoker box on the right

hand side of the grill.

Step 10

Step 9

Step 11

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FLAMEZONE™ DIRECT GRILLING SYSTEM SET-UP

There are (5) five main components to the FlameZone™ direct grilling

system:

1)The Grease Tray (outer frame) sits inside the barbecue body on the lip

which runs around the entire perimeter of the cooking chamber. It

channels grease and dripping from the cooking chamber into the (2) two

quart grease drawer.

2) Heat Diffuser Lid fits

over the two Grease

Tray handles. It helps

to deflect the heat from

the firepot evenly

across the cooking

surface of the grill.

3) FlameZone™ Pan

sits on the raised lip of

the center of the

Grease Tray. When the

covers are removed it

channels intense,

searing heat under

what is placed on the

(2) two cooking grates.

4) The (2) two FlameZone™ covers fit horizontally over the ports on the

FlameZone™ pan. Leave them on when cooking indirectly (low 'n slow).

Remove for direct (hot 'n fast) cooking.

INSTALLING THE FLAMEZONE™ DIRECT GRILLING SYSTEM:

The Grease Tray sits on the lip which runs around the inside perimeter of

the cooking chamber. There is a slot on the right-hand side of the tray.

The lip below the slot fits over the top of the Triangular Grease Shield.

When properly installed, the Grease Tray will slope downwards to the

right side of the barbecue body so that grease and drippings run out of

the grill and into the two quart grease drawer located below the barbecue

body.

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3

2

1

STEP 9: INSTALLING WARMER/SMOKER

BOX COMPONENTS

Open the Warmer/Smoker box lid. Place the

Warmer/Smoker box grease tray inside the box

first. Next, add the Warmer/Smoker box grate so

that it fits inside the grease tray. Refer to

illustration Step 9 reference.

STEP 10: INSTALLING THE TRIANGULAR

GREASE SHIELD

Place the Triangular Grease Shield into place as

shown in illustration Step 10. Make sure that the

clip on the front of the grease shield is facing

towards the firepot, and that the clip overlaps the

grease shield flange. The top overlap lip also

needs to be over the top edges of the “V” shaped

flange. Refer to illustration in Step 10 for

reference.

STEP 11: INSTALLING THE ASH CLEAN OUT

COVER

Place the square ash clean out cover over the

square hole between the firepot and triangular

grease shield. Refer to illustration Step 11 for

reference.

STEP 12: INSTALLING THE 2 QUART

GREASE DRAWER

The (2) two quart grease drawer slides into the

slots under the Warmer/Smoker box on the right

hand side of the grill.

Step 10

Step 9

Step 11

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FLAMEZONE™ DIRECT GRILLING SYSTEM SET-UP

There are (5) five main components to the FlameZone™ direct grilling

system:

1)The Grease Tray (outer frame) sits inside the barbecue body on the lip

which runs around the entire perimeter of the cooking chamber. It

channels grease and dripping from the cooking chamber into the (2) two

quart grease drawer.

2) Heat Diffuser Lid fits

over the two Grease

Tray handles. It helps

to deflect the heat from

the firepot evenly

across the cooking

surface of the grill.

3) FlameZone™ Pan

sits on the raised lip of

the center of the

Grease Tray. When the

covers are removed it

channels intense,

searing heat under

what is placed on the

(2) two cooking grates.

4) The (2) two FlameZone™ covers fit horizontally over the ports on the

FlameZone™ pan. Leave them on when cooking indirectly (low 'n slow).

Remove for direct (hot 'n fast) cooking.

INSTALLING THE FLAMEZONE™ DIRECT GRILLING SYSTEM:

The Grease Tray sits on the lip which runs around the inside perimeter of

the cooking chamber. There is a slot on the right-hand side of the tray.

The lip below the slot fits over the top of the Triangular Grease Shield.

When properly installed, the Grease Tray will slope downwards to the

right side of the barbecue body so that grease and drippings run out of

the grill and into the two quart grease drawer located below the barbecue

body.

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3

2

1

Once the Grease Tray is properly installed, you will want to put the

square Heat Diffuser in place by slipping it over the handles in the center

of the Grease Tray. Make sure that you are able to see the embossed

word TOP on the top of the Heat Diffuser.

Place the FlameZone™ pan over the raised lip in the center of the

Grease Tray. There is an “F” stamped on the front side of the

FlameZone® pan. Make sure that it is facing the front of the grill.

The FlameZone™ covers are placed horizontally over the front and back

ports of the FlameZone™ pan. There will be a blank peaked space

between the front and rear FlameZone™ pan covers.

When you want to cook hot 'n fast, remove one or both of the covers so

that intense, searing heat is channeled under what you are cooking. For

all other forms of cooking, (barbecuing, smoking, roasting, baking, etc.)

leave the covers in place.

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START UP AND SEASONING PROCEDURES

Make sure each of the interior grill components (firepot, triangular grease

shield, ash clean out cover, FlameZone™ pan system and cooking grates)

are installed correctly and in proper position before proceeding!

Start Up Procedure:

1) Fill hopper with hardwood barbecue pellets. NEVER use fuel pellets.

2) Plug grill power cord into a grounded 110 electrical outlet or power

source.

3) Press the ON/OFF button once. The Pellet Boss® display will light up

and the fan will begin operating.

4) Press the STAR button in the center of the arrow buttons once. The

word SMOKE will begin to flash. Use the Up or Down button to adjust

the grill temperature to 450F.

5) Press the STAR button again to accept the grill temperature. Allow the

grill to run for (30) thirty minutes at 450F with all of the internal grill parts

inside the grill.

6) Once seasoned, you may adjust the SETPOINT temperature to any

desired temperature you want and begin cooking on your MAK Grill.

The first time you start your grill, it may take (10-20) ten to twenty minutes

before the pellets travel from the pellet hopper into the firepot. The grill may

begin to beep and display “Flame Out” on the Pellet Boss®. If this happens,

restart the seasoning process by first turning the grill off completely by

pressing the On/Off button. Then, press the On/Off button again to resume

the ignition sequence. You will also need to reset the grill temperature by

following steps (4 and 5) four and five listed above.

Shut Down Procedure:

Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the words COOL DOWN appear.

The Pellet Boss® will automatically go into cool-down mode and may run for

up to (20) twenty minutes before the grill completely shuts off.

NOTE: Always wait at least (20) twenty minutes after the grill has

completely shut down before placing a cover on the grill. Never place a

cover on a hot grill!

READ THIS BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL!

Warning: This unit will get extremely hot!

Only touch handles while operating this grill.

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