Prior to purchase – Verify Your Thermocouple!

The Yoder Smokers Zero Downtime Kit is a vital companion for YS480, YS640, and YS1500 owners who take their grilling seriously. We understand that even the most reliable grills can encounter hiccups, so with the Zero Downtime Kit, youre fully equipped with the parts needed to tackle any unexpected situation. Say goodbye to downtime and welcome uninterrupted grilling. Keep those flames rolling!

The Zero Downtime Kit is also a great way to purchase many of the internal parts needed to complete a refurbishment/refresh on older grills as well.

Parts Included:

OneShort “PT-1000” Thermocouple for YS480s, YS640s, YS1500s
One Ceramic Igniter
One Ball Bearing Inner/Outer Fan Kit: This is an upgrade for grills manufactured prior to August of 2023
One Fuse Holder
Three SpareFuses
One Power Cord
One Tube of High Heat Silicone Sealant
One Replacement WiFi/Bluetooth Antenna
One Spare Food Probe

Verification

There are two probe types used in S-Series pellet grills, the type of probe must be verified as they are not interchangeable. To verify the type of probe that your pellet grill was built with, please follow these steps on your pellet grill:

Press the menu button at the main screen.
Rotate the selector knob clockwise, highlight “About” and
press the knob. Then rotate knob clockwise again until
you see probe under “About”.
Note the type of probe your grill is using: it will either list “PT1000” or “Type J”

Further Verification

If you are unsure what probe type to use on your pellet grill, please follow the simple walk-through instructions in the video below, or call us at 316.440.3950 to speak with a Customer Service Sales Associate.

Note: This kit is designed for grills manufacturedafter06/2022.To verify that this is the correct kit, you should also see ashort thermocouple on the left side wall of your smoker. If your grill has the ACS WiFi control system, but was manufacture before 06/2022, you will need to purchase theZero Downtime Kit: For YS480s/YS640s Grills with ACS Controller (With WiFi) and Type J Thermocouple

Power Requirements

Electrical items are powered by 110/120V North American with A/B plug types. Propane and natural gas fueled items have standard North American connectors.