Replacing a Westwood Series RTD

Estimated Time to Complete

• Replacing the RTD will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Removing the Old RTD

1. Power off and unplug the grill.
2. Locate the hopper service panel on the lower right side of the grill.
   
3. Remove the x6 screws from the hopper service panel on the side of the hopper in the following order:
   1. Remove x2 screws on the back of the panel by the vents first.
      
   2. Remove x2 screws on the bottom of the panel second.
      
   3. Remove x2 screws on the side of the panel last.
      • Hold the panel with one hand to prevent it from falling when the last 2 screws are removed.
        
        

4. Disconnect the RTD (Temp Sensor Probe) at the black Molex connection. These are the black and white wires.

   Pro Tip: Attach a long string (4 feet) to the black Molex connector before so that it is easier to trace the path for the new RTD.
   

5. Open the grill lid and remove the grates and drip tray.
6. Locate the RTD inside the grill body on the righthand side.
   

7. Unscrew the x2 screws on each side of the RTD

   *If you are having difficulty removing the back screw (closest to the lid) try using a short screwdriver that will fit underneath the grate bracket to get a straighter angle on the screw.
    

8. Pull the RTD towards the inside of the grill to remove it.
    

   

Installing the New RTD

1. Route the new RTD wires through the same path as the old RTD followed.
   • If you attached a string to the old Molex connector, attach the new RTD wire to the string and pull it back through. Remove the string.
2. Plug the new RTD wire into the black Molex connector coming from the back of the controller.
3. Check the wire placement to ensure there are no wires near any fan blades.
   • Use the included zip tie to secure the wires so they don't get near a fan.
4. Secure the new RTD to the grill barrel using the included x2 screws.
5. Replace the hopper service panel using the x6 screws.
   1. Install the x2 screws on the side panel, followed by the x2 screws on the bottom, and lastly the x2 screws on the back of the panel.
   2. Make sure the top part and the back of the panel go inside the hopper enclosure.
6. Replace the grill grates and drip tray. Plug in the grill.