recteq RT-2500, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...Assembly Manual RT 2500 BFG ...

Page 2: ...GRILL WHILE HOT OR WITHOUT ASSISTANCE NEVER STORE ANY GRILL IN A SMALL SPACE OR PLACE IN A VEHICLE UNLESS COMPLETELY COOL AND FIRE IS VERIFIED AS EXTINGUISHED LEAVE A MINIMUM OF 60 CIRCUMFERENCE BETWEEN GRILL DECKS HOUSES OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS USE ON LEVEL GROUND AWAY FROM OVERHANGING ROOFS OR LEAVES FOR OUTDOOR USE ...

Page 3: ... be checked for fire pot obstructions to make sure proper airflow is maintained See cleaning instructions in this manual for proper procedures Your RT 2500 gets very hot keep young children and animals away while in use Use extreme caution when cooking at high temperatures Use heat resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating this unit Long handled non plastic utensils are also recommended Do...

Page 4: ... ability to easily cook foods to standards that meet or exceed restaurant quality you will find yourself not wanting to go to restaurants and pay for food that does not live up to the recteq standard of flavor Also don t be alarmed when your neighbors call and ask if you will recteq some meat for them This is a common occurrence among recteq owners We want you to join the vibrant and growing commu...

Page 5: ...9 Heat Deflector 10 Drip Pan x2 1 1 Bottom Cooking Grates x4 12 Large Cooking Grates x2 13 Drip Bucket x2 14 Cart Front Panel 15 Cart Left Panel 16 Cart Right Panel 17 Cart Back Panel 18 Cart Access Panel 19 Internal Cart Frame 20 Front Folding Shelf 21 Meat Hanging Rod 22 Temperature Probes x2 not pictured 23 Hardware Packet not pictured 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...

Page 6: ...left side panel 15 using black machine screws Step 1 Unpack and Prepare for Assembly With assistance remove all items from inside box and grill body Tip Flatten the cardboard box out and lay everything on it This serves as a good working area and it helps prevent the grill from getting scratched or damaged during installation Step 2 Assemble Cart ...

Page 7: ...s Attach locking caster wheels 2 using bolt assembly order Step 3 Step 4 Slide internal cart frame 19 and attach with black machine screws Tip The frame is in the correct position when it is flush with the upper notch on the back panel Flip cart upside down to attach wheels ...

Page 8: ...p and lock caster wheels once upright Note You will need two people to do so as the cart is heavy Step 5 Flip Cart Insert the two bottom cart shelves 3 by laying them on the bottom of the cart frame Step 6 Finish Cart Assembly ...

Page 9: ... bar handles 5 to each side of the grill body using bolt assembly order A B Prepare RTD Wires for Grill Installation Step 8 Pull all the slack from 5 pin connector and RTD wire connector through rubber grommeted hole on left side of grill body Be sure not to damage wiring when installing grill body 1 onto cart in next step ...

Page 10: ...rt Lift grill body 1 by pull bar handles and place onto locked cart with assistance Do no attempt this step alone as the grill body is VERY HEAVY Attach grill body to cart following bolt assembly order Step 10 Attach Grill Body to Cart ...

Page 11: ... Step 11 Attach front folding shelf 20 with help following bolt assembly order Install Front Folding Shelf Step 12 Install access panel 18 on back of cart with two black machine screws Install Access Panel ...

Page 12: ... assembly order for both sides Install Smokestacks Step 14 Attach side shelf 8 to grill body following bolt assembly order Once the shelf is attached connect the 5 pin and RTD wire connectors Install Side Shelf Grill Side Shelf Side Wiring Harness ...

Page 13: ...tach bull horn handles 4 to grill lid using the small bolts that are screwed into the bull horn handle Proper placement will result in the handle facing inward with the tip slightly upward Install Bull Horn Handles ...

Page 14: ...ucket spouts on the left and right sides Make sure to leave equal gaps between the drip pan and front and back chamber walls to ensure even heat distribution Insert bottom grates 11 large cooking grates 12 and meat hanging rod 21 Install the drip bucket 13 by clipping the handle to the hook on the spout Tip Line drip pan with aluminum foil for easier clean up Heat Deflector Drip Pan Cooking Grates...

Page 15: ...15 Step 16 cont Heat Deflector Drip Pan Cooking Grates Meat Hanging Rod and Drip Bucket ...

Page 16: ...ture Control Knob Turn knob to select computer maintained temperature in 5 increments Range 200 F 500 F Additional Temperature settings LO and FUL LO LO will display as actual temperature when knob is turned counterclockwise beyond 200 F and Xtreme Smoke will be activated The grill will feed pellets to the fire at the minimum feed rate lowest rate possible to maintain a reliable fire This will pro...

Page 17: ... the current auger minimum feed rate will be displayed as a number Turning the Temperature Control Knob clockwise will increase and turning counterclockwise decrease the value within the range of 5 250 Factory preset 30 Adjustable Parameter 2 Temperature Offset Your grill has been precisely calibrated at our facility but the Temperature Offset allows you to customize how your controller will opera...

Page 18: ...ee the 000 value increase and decrease as you turn the knob Screen 5 5 is test mode for your grill s temperature sensor and Probe A and Probe B You can see the temperature values for each displayed on the screen a value of means the probe is not plugged in or the grill s sensor is not connected Screen 5 6 is an internal quality control screen that has no function for the user Screen BYE is the fin...

Page 19: ... will find that it takes a longer period of time to bring both the grill and the food to your desired cooking temperature It is important to leave the lid closed during preheating Pellet Information Ultimate Blend premium hardwood pellets contain approximately 8 200 BTUs of heat per pound and leave less than 1 ash residue Pellets should be stored in a dry area as wet pellets will swell and turn ba...

Page 20: ...ed in pans or containers will require more time than foods cooked directly on grate Use your platinum tipped meat probe to determine meat doneness never rely on time Know your food s internal temperature Use long handled tongs and spatulas for turning meats do not use plastic utensils Injecting mopping and spritzing are great ways to keep meat from drying out When going low and slow plan for your ...

Page 21: ... in use Never let your pellets get wet they will swell and jam your auger If grill is not used for 6 weeks or more it is advised to remove all pellets from hopper Never store the grill in a small space or place in a vehicle unless completely cool and fire is verified as extinguished Never move the grill while it is still hot Never move the grill without assistance Clean the ash from the interior o...

Page 22: ...sists Igniter Remove cooking grate heat deflector and drip pan visually inspect fire pot and if after 10 minutes your pellets are feeding your blower fan is running your grill is still not lighting Then your igniter rod may need to be replaced Call Customer Service Auger Motor Remove cooking grate heat deflector and drip pan visually inspect auger turning in the fire pot Note the auger turns very ...

Page 23: ...may need to be replaced Call customer service Grill will not heat up to or maintain proper temp Pellet quality age Inspect pellets ensure that pellets are dry and have not broken down into sawdust If problem persists remove pellets from the hopper and clean ash from your firepot then replace with clean dry pellets Insufficient airflow Check fire pot for any obstructions ash accumulation Excess ash...

Page 24: ...en cooking excessively fatty foods Excessive grease build up Excessively greasy food Cook at 350 degrees or below when cooking excessively fatty foods Smoke coming from hopper Excess ash in firepot Clean grill interior Pellet level very low in hopper Add more pellets to hopper Excess pellet dust lining auger tube causing burn back Remove pellets from hopper and vacuum out hopper auger tube and fir...

Page 25: ...spaper can work as a substitute If you have a torch lighter a fire starter is not needed 3 Light the fire starter 4 After the pellets are burning briskly turn on your grill If your fire goes out repeat steps 1 4 5 If your fire stays lit replace the stainless heat deflector drip pan and cooking grates then close the lid Be careful not to touch the fire CAUTION Do not use flammable liquids such as g...

Page 26: ...26 Controller Schematic TYWE1S 1703181 RoHS P N 2 01 01 10004 FOC ID 2AFNLTWYE18 V 1 6 2017 10 10 ANTENNA ANTENNA FAN AUGER IGNITOR TEMP PROBE HOT RTD pt1000 FAN AUG IGN COM ...

Page 27: ...urer s instructions The warranty does not cover damage or breakage due to misuse improper handling or modifications NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE SUPPLIERS TO THE PURCHASER ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY LEGAL OR OTHERWISE FOR THE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY OR PERSONS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTI...