Dansons Group Pit Boss Sportsman 7 Series, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT: When placing the meat probe into your meat, ensure the meat probe and meat probe wires avoid 

direct contact with flame or excess heat. This can result in damage to your meat probe. Run the excess wire out the 

front main cabinet door, along the edge.  When not in use, disconnect from the meat probe connection port, and 

place aside to keep it protected and clean.

HOPPER PRIMING PROCEDURE

These instructions should be followed the first time the smoker is ignited, and each time the smoker runs out of pellets in the 

hopper. The auger must be primed to allow pellets to travel through the length of the auger, and fill the burn pot. If not primed, 

the igniter will timeout before the pellets are ignited. Follow these steps to prime:

1.  Open the hopper lid. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the hopper or blocking the auger feed system at the bottom.
2.  Remove all cooking components from the interior of the smoker. Locate the burn pot in the bottom of the smoke cabinet.
3.  Plug the power cord into a power source. Press the 

Power Button

 to turn the unit ON, and turn the 

Temperature 

Control Dial

 to the SMOKE position. Check the following items:

•  That you can hear the auger turning. Place your hand above the burn pot and feel for air movement. Do not place 

your hand or fingers inside the burn pot. This can cause injury.

•  After approximately a minute, you should smell the igniter burning and begin to feel the air getting warmer in the 

burn pot. The igniter tip does not glow red hot. Do not touch the igniter. This item gets extremely hot and will burn.

4.  Once verified that all electric components are working correctly, press and hold the 

Power Button

 to turn the unit OFF.

5.  Fill the hopper with all natural barbecue wood pellets. Monitor the pellet level using the sight-glass along the side.
6.  Press the 

Power Button

 to turn the unit ON. Turn the 

Temperature Control Dial

 to the SMOKE position. Press and hold 

the 

Prime Button

 until you see pellets entering the burn pot from the auger tube. Once pellets begin to drop into the 

burn pot, release the 

Prime Button

. Allow the pellets to ignite and create flame. Once flames are coming out of the burn 

pot, press and hold the 

Power Button 

to turn the control board OFF, and let the smoker cool down.

7.  After the smoker has cooled, re-install the cooking components into the main cabinet. The smoker is now ready to use.

FIRST USE – SMOKER BURN-OFF

Once your hopper has been primed and before cooking on your smoker for the first time, it is important to complete a grill burn-

off. Start the smoker with the Cabinet Door open until smokes starts to fill the interior of the Cabinet. Then, latch the Cabinet 

Door and let the unit reach any temperature over 176°C  / 350°F (with the Cabinet Door closed) for 30 to 40 minutes to burn-off 

the unit and rid it of any foreign matter.

AUTOMATIC START-UP PROCEDURE

1.  Ensure the 

Temperature Control Dial

 is in the SMOKE position. Plug the power cord into a grounded power source. 

2.  Check the burn pot to ensure there is no obstruction for proper ignition. Open the hopper lid. Ensure there are no foreign 

objects in the hopper or auger feed system entry at the bottom of the cabinet. Fill the hopper with dry, all natural 

barbecue hardwood pellets.

3.  Press the 

Power Button

 to turn the unit on. This will activate the start-up cycle. The auger feed system will begin to 

turn, the igniter will begin to glow and the fan will supply air to the burn pot. The smoker will begin to produce smoke 

while the start-up cycle is taking place. The cabinet door must remain open during the start-up cycle. To confirm the 

start-up cycle has begun properly, listen for a torchy roar, and notice some heat and smoke being produced.

4.  Begin to preheat your smoker with the cabinet door closed. Turn the 

Temperature Control Dial 

to 177°C  / 350°F, to allow 

the unit to preheat for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. 

5.  After preheating is complete, you are ready to enjoy your smoker at your desired temperature! 

IMPORTANT: When selecting a low or the SMOKE setting after preheating, the auger will continue to turn and 

feed pellets. This will momentarily raise the temperature, but temperature will eventually decrease and stabilize. 

Remember, you are trying to regulate a fire, so time is necessary to achieve your desired temperature.