DigiQ USER GUIDE
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3. Turn the PartyQ on index to the ADJ screen and have a small pot of boiling water ready 12 2 Calibrating the Display Temp 1 The Display will now be flashing between ADJ and the temperature of the probe 2 Fill the Styrofoam cup with some water that is at a rolling boil Use care when handling the hot water it can cause severe burns Place the probe into the bottom of the cup and stir it around gently 3 Adjust the value shown on the display to show 211 degF using the ale ly keys Remember that the display only updates every 5 seconds so if you need to raise the value by 2 just press the up button twice and wait for it to settle 4 Once you are satisfied with the reading wait 5 seconds Press ale Y together to move out of adjustment mode Power down and power back up to resume normal operation The calibration adjustment will be automatically stored 13 Troubleshooting Problem Pit temperature probe is lt 32degF greater than 485degF Bad pit temperature probe Display shows Display shows Tea Fan running constantly and pit temperature probe is 30 degF or more above setpoint Bad controller output Fan running constantly and pit temperature probe is reading much lower than expected Possible shorted probe wires Fan not running and pit temperature probe is 30 degF or more below setpoint and LOW BATT is showing Not enough power to run fan Fan not running and pit
4. you will not need to drill a hole If your cooker doesn t have a hole you will need to drill a 7 8 hole using a step drill unibit Once the hole has been drilled be sure the silicone grommets are on the nozzle and place the threaded nozzle through the hole and screw on the sheet metal nut to secure If you already own a BBQ Guru adaptor or have a cooker that requires one 1e ceramic cookers make sure the silicone grommets are on the nozzle and place the threaded nozzle into the adaptor Step 3 Clip the pit probe inside your pit to the grate and turn the power switch on Adjust the setpoint using the UP 4 DOWN Y keys 5 Pit Temperature Probe The pit temperature probe provided with the PartyQ is a rugged stainless steel precision thermocouple These are not low cost thermistors like inexpensive monitors The thermocouple wires have an armor braid with moisture and smoke resistant Teflon insulation that is rated for temperatures up to 500 degrees F The probes can pass under the lid of the pit or through a small opening without creating a large gap which would allow excess air to get in Do not kink the wires or let them come in contact with flames Store them neatly rolled A Important Note The pit temperature probe must be placed in the pit for proper temperature regulation Ifthe pit temperature probe is not located in the pit it can cause the blower to run constantly making the pit excessively hot 6
5. temperature probe is 30 degF or more below setpoint Bad controller output LOW BATT indicator showing on display Batteries are very weak 14 Contact THE BBQ GURU THE BBQ GURU Therm Omega Tech Inc 357 Ivyland Road Warminster PA 18974 2205 1 800 288 GURU www thebbqguru com customerservice thebbqguru com support thebbqguru com Action Required Bring temperature into range Contact the BBQ GURU to arrange service Contact the BBQ GURU to arrange service Contact the BBQ GURU to arrange service Replace batteries Contact the BBQ GURU to arrange service Replace batteries
6. the current version number e g I LI 1 7 1 Power Interruption Recovery Feature with Internal Memory Because of the internal memory if there is a brief or sustained power interruption such as a dead battery at any time while cooking with the PartyQ the unit will automatically restart and continue to control your grill smoker at the same settings you originally set once the batteries are replaced 8 Setting the Setpoint To adjust the setpoint use the UP 4 to raise the setpoint and the DOWN 7 to lower the setpoint The display will flash during setting and after 4 seconds it will revert to the display of actual pit temperature PRESS A TO RAISE SETPOINT PRESS W TO LOWER SETPOINT AFTER 4 SECONDS DISPLAY REVERTS TO PIT TEMP 9 Setup Menu Press the UP amp DOWN keys al Y simultaneously to enter the setup menu The screens below are shown in the order they appear as the UP amp DOWN al v keys are pressed again When the ADJ is reached and the UP amp DOWN Al Y keys are pressed again the setup menu loops around so the pit temperature will be displayed again FROM TEMP DISPLAY press A Y FLASHING BATTERY POWER gt PRESS A TO SELECT DEG F DISPLAY DEG F C SELECT PRESS W TO SELECT DEG C DISPLAY DISPLAY TEMP FLASHING PRESS TO RAISE ADJUSTMENT lt _ CALIBRATION PRESS W TOLOWER A V 10 Adaptive Control Strategy The PartyQ s Adaptive Control Strategy
7. 6 11 0 k 016 618 Uc E E E ee ee E eee ee l4 onac THE BBO GURU sensta a eE aa ie 1 SAFETY WARNINGS INSTALLATION SAFETY INFORMATION READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS USER S GUIDE COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT A WARNING FIRE HAZARD BURN HAZARD Even quality electronics can fail CAUSING THE BLOWER TO RUN CONSTANTLY RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES Power Draft Blowers can get the pit temperature higher than natural draft Use extra caution in opening your pit Always inspect your probe wire for damage which can cause the blower to run constantly causing the pit to become excessively hot A WARNING FIRE HAZARD BURN HAZARD FLAMES SPARKS AND LIT EMBERS CAN EXIT ANY OPENING ON THE PIT CAUSING FIRE Keep THE pit located a safe distance from flammable objects including buildings walls solvents cars fuel wood piles furniture etc and use caution when opening the pit An ember that has fallen or is eyected from the pit can be blown by a light wind into a garage or other structure debris field woods or grass field and cause fire Have a fire extinguisher and water supply available near the pit If the pit is used on a wooden or combustible surface such as a wooden deck place the cooker on a non flammable pad intended for this purpose A WARNING FIRE HAZARD BURN HAZARD Even quality electronics can fail and cause the temperature to read incorrectly Use a redundant dial thermometer as a backup temperature sen
8. his fuel by closing off your top damper and removing your PartyQ control from the bottom damper WARNING The PartyQ must be removed at the end of each cook to avoid excessive heat to the control While the control is running the fan the moving air helps to cool the fan If you leave the control connected to the cooker and shut it down hot air will have nowhere to go but back through the fan and you will risk melting the fan blades If the PartyQ is inserted into a BBQ Guru adaptor simply remove the control and place the kill plug into the adaptor hole If the PartyQ is inserted directly into the cooker using the supplied sheet metal nut you will need to unscrew it and remove it from the cooker immediately after shutting down the cooker CAUTION THERE ARE HOT SURFACES ON ALL PARTS OF THE COOKER AFTER COOKING Use caution and wear protective clothing when removing the control from the cooker 12 Calibration Adjusting the display temperature The PartyQ is already calibrated from the factory and should not require recalibration Using the ADJ adjust parameter in the menu you may make the display agree with your pit s dial indicator The following calibration procedure is included if you should ever feel that the PartyQ requires recalibration This procedure relies on the accurate phase change temperature of water at the boiling point 212 degF 12 1 Calibration Setup Materials Boiling Water Styrofoam cup PartyQ Control
9. is designed to operate with a wide variety of pits by continually learning what the pit is doing and adapting to many factors such as outside air temperature amount of charcoal damper settings etc For the PartyQ to work properly and determine how to adapt the temperature inside the pit cannot oscillate up and down and the lid must stay closed If the lid is opened often especially on startup the control cannot be expected to maintain setpoint If the lid is left closed for approximately 10 20 minutes the temperature will become stable after the control adapts The pit may run a few degrees high or low due to various conditions but the control will bring it back to the setpoint Pit temperatures of 20 degrees high or low rarely have an effect on the quality of food If you ever notice the pit temperature running consistently more than 10 degrees high or low you may want to try RESETTING the PartyQ by SWITCHING THE POWER OFF AND BACK ON 11 Building a Fire Ending the Cook 11 1 Building a Proper Fire for Good Control Building the fire in the pit is critical for good control especially at low temperatures Light the fire by lighting a few coals at the top Do not over fire the charcoal or light it at the bottom because it could cause startup overshoot and over firing Some overshoot is normal and it may take a while for the fire to stabilize 11 2 Extinguishing the Pit Removing the Control If there is fuel left over from the cook save t
10. s 2 LIMITED WARRANTY THE BBQ GURU warrants this product to be free from defect in workmanship and materials for a period of ninety days from the date of purchase 1 Should unit malfunction return it to the factory If defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge 2 There are no user serviceable parts on this unit This warranty is void if the unit shows evidence of being tampered with or subjected to excessive heat moisture corrosion or other misuse 3 Components which wear or damage with misuse are excluded e g relays probes etc 4 THE BBQ GURU shall not be responsible for any damage or losses however caused which may be experienced as a result of the installation or use of this product THE BBQ GURU s liability for any breach of this agreement shall not exceed the purchase price paid E amp O E 3 PartyQ Features e Large 3 digit LCD display Bicolor LED indicator for at a glance pit status Rugged armored high temperature pit probe Full time adaptive control algorithm learns the pit to control better Display in degrees F or C 32 to 475 deg F range Runs on 4 AA Batteries 4 Installation and Operation Step 1 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screw in the battery cover Slide off the battery cover and install 4AA batteries included in the battery pack while observing the marked polarity Step 2 If your cooker already has a round hole in the firebox area that is between 11 16 and 1 dia
11. sor to verify the control s reading of the pit temperature A WARNING SMOKE CAN COMBUST WHEN OXYGEN IS INTRODUCED AND PRODUCE SEVERE BURNS USE CAUTION WHEN OPENING THE LID OR DOOR OF THE PIT A WARNING KEEP THE CONTROL DRY Allowing the control to get wet can cause damage to its electronics and or make it operate incorrectly CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION A WARNING PIT FIRES CAN OCCUR WHEN LIQUIDS ARE SPILLED OR WHEN SURFACES INSIDE THE COOKER REACH THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF FATS Never pour or toss water directly into a fat fire Reduce the temperature by cooling the fire in the firebox with a water spray Close the cooking chamber door and the firebox while it is steaming to smother the fire Repeat this procedure as necessary to get the pit fire under control NOTE Pit fires can be largely avoided if the pit is kept clean and free from fat buildup during or between cooks Changing drip trays during a cook cycle helps keep flammable fats in the pit to a minimum Keep cooking temperatures low enough to avoid ignition A WARNING THERE ARE HOT SURFACES ON ALL PARTS OF THE COOKER BEFORE DURING AND AFTER COOKING Wear protective clothing when tending the pit attempting to extinguish a fire or dumping a firebox in a proper ash receptacle Be ready to call your local fire company in the case of an emergency situation cvo Fire danger is always present even in the best conditions Continuously perform safety precaution procedure
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