WOOD PELLET GRILLS ZPG-7002B/ZPG-7002BPro/ZPG-7002E OWNER’S MANUAL MON TO FRI, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. PACIFIC STANDARD TIME SERVICE CONTACT: 1-833-947-4557/1-833-ZGRILLS EMAIL: support@zgrills.com WEBSITE: www.zgrills.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO 3 COMPONENT LIST 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8 INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS 16 SUBSEQUENT START-UP 17 OPERATING TIPS 18 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM 23 Z GRILLS SUPPORT 24 3-Y LIMITED WARRANTY 25 1
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO GENERAL WARNINGS Please read this entire manual before installation and use of the pellet fuel-burning appliance. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. This grill is for outdoor use only. DO NOT use it in any enclosed area. DO NOT store or use combustible materials or liquids near this appliance.
DO NOT place anything heavy on top of hopper lid. It is not a shelf and is a tip hazard. Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or ‘freshen up’ a fire in this appliance. Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance when in use. Do not use accessories not specified for use with this appliance. NOTE: A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
PELLET RESTRICTIONS This grill is designed for use of wood pellets only designed for burning in wood pellet grills. Do Not Use Pellet Fuel Labeled As Having Additives. We suggest that you use Z GRILLS BBQ WOOD PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our grills. There is no guarantee that other brands of pellets are suitable for use in Z GRILLS. And Z GRILLS assumes no liability for any loss, damage or injury caused by the use of any other brands of pellets.
COMPONENT LIST ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 Grill Chamber Assembly 24 1 Auger Drive Motor 2 1 Name Plate 25 1 Auger Tube Bushing 3 1 Hopper Assembly I 26 1 Power Cord 4 1 Body Frame 27 1 Thick Gasket 5 1 Heat Baffle 28 1 Cable Clip 6 1 Grease Drain Pan 29 1 Auger 7 1 Warming Rack 30 1 Hot Rod (Ignitor) 8 1 Porcelain Cooking Grates 31 1 Firepot Assembly 9 1 Lid 32 1 Burner Box Assembly 10 2 Hinge Assembly 33 1 Hopper Insulation
HARDWARE PACKAGE LIST ITEM QTY A 1 B 2 DESCRIPTION Screwdriver Spring Washer ITEM QTY I 2 Gasket (Ø4.2*Ø12*1.0mm) J 2 Bolt 5/32-32*5 (Ø8.5*Ø13*2mm) C 25 D 2 Bolt 1/4-20×12 K 2 L 2 F 4 Hexagon Bolt 1/4-20×12 4 M 16 Gasket (Ø6.5*Ø15*1.0mm) N 4 Bolt 5/32-32×6 Gasket (Ø6.5*Ø18*2mm) G 2 O 4 p 16 Cap Nut 5/16-18 H 2 Hexagon Nut 1/4-20 Open End Wrench Gasket (Ø13*Ø25*2.0mm) Gasket (Ø8.5*Ø25*2mm) E DESCRIPTION Hexagon Kep Nut 5/32-32 Spring Washer (Ø6.5*Ø10*1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS DIAGRAM HOPPER BURNER ASSEMBLY 8
Lid Assembly: 1.Using a screwdriver to remove the screws and gaskets that have been assembled in the Chamber. 2.Using the screws and gaskets to assemble the Lid as shown in the original position. Adjust the Lid in the middle position of the Chamber and tighten the screws.
1.MOUNTING THE BODY FRAME TO THE CHAMBER 1.With the help of another person, carefully place the Grill Chamber on a piece of carboard. Attach the 2 Left Legs (37) by inserting them into the base of the Grill Chamber Assembly (1) and attaching using Bolts (C), Spring Washer (P) and Gasket (M). Caution: The grill is very heavy. Always lift the grill with 2 people. ( Do not over tighten) 2.
2.ASSEMBLING OF HOPPER Insert Hopper Assembly II (44) into Hopper Assembly I (3), align the holes. Insert the Bolts (N) through the holes in the Hopper and Hexagon Kep Nuts (O), then open the Hopper Lid and tighten it from inside. The four sides are installed in the same way. 3.Installation instructions for RTD Temperature Probe 1.Remove the screws from the left plate of the grill chamber. 2.Use the screws through the RTD Temperature Probe and fix on the left plate of the grill chamber. 3.
4.MOUNTING THE HOPPER TO THE CHAMBER 1.Remove the 4 Gaskets and 4 Bolts from the Hopper, open the Lid, insert the Hopper into the square hole in the Chamber. Attach the 4 Gasket and 4 Bolts that were removed from the Hopper. Tighten the Bolts by using the Wrench. 2.Locate the RTD Male Plug-In-Connector coming from the Grill Chamber Assembly(1) It will look like a loose wire with a connector on the end. Locate Connect the RTD Female Plug-InConnector coming from the Hopper Assembly (3).
6.INSTALLING THE CHAMBER HANDLE TO LID 1.Insert the Bolts (E) through Gasket (F) and Lid (9) and into the Lid Handle (12). 2.Using the Wrench (K) to tighten. (Do not over tighten) 7.ATTACHING THE SMOKE STACK AND CHIMNEY CAP Insert two Bolts (E) through the two holes in the Smoke Stack Assembly (15) and the two holes in the Smoke Stack Gasket (16). Align and insert through the two holes in the Grill Chamber Assembly (1). Attach using Gaskets (F) and Hexagon Nuts (H). Tighten with Wrench.
8.ATTACHING THE HEAT BAFFLE Attach the Heat Baffle (5) by locating the brackets on the front and back of the Grill Chamber Assembly (1). If properly positioned the Heat Baffle (5) should not move left to right. 9.ATTACHING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN Attach the Grease Drain Pan (6) over the Heat Baffle (5). The left side of the Grease Drain Pan (6) should rest on the Grease Drain Pan Support.
10.ATTACHING THE COOKING GRATE AND WARMING RACK Attaching the Porcelain Cooking Grate (8) and Warming Rack (7) in the chamber. 11.HANG ON THE GREASE BUCKET Hang the Grease Bucket (17) on the Grease Drain Tube.
INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this manual carefully and follow it step by step before starting your Z Grills for the first time and each time the grill runs out of pellets. 1.Remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle from the interior of the grill. 2.Open the Pellet Hopper Lid, make sure there are no foreign objects in the Auger and Hopper. 3.With the Switch in the OFF(O) position, plug the power cord into a 110 Volt AC grounded outlet. 4.
SUBSEQUENT START-UP ATTENTION: If the grill fails to light or the fire in the Firepot goes out while cooking, it is vital to follow these steps when sufficient pellets are still in the Pellet Hopper. Failure to follow the steps may cause a hazardous “over-firing” of your grill due to an excess of unburned pellets in the Firepot. 1.Turn OFF the appliance and unplug the Power Cord. After the grill cools down, remove all food, the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and the Heat Baffle. 2.
OPERATING TIPS 1.Like all grills, the actual temperature of this grill and the cooking times will be affected by external temperature, humidity, wind conditions, quality of pellets, etc. 2.It is beneficial to shelter your grill from the wind. This will aid in temperature output, heat retention and heat recovery time when the lid is open. 3.Do not open the lid frequently, it will increase your cooking time. You can open the lid when you want the grill to cool down quickly. 4.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Your Z GRILL requires regular maintenance. Make sure your grill is OFF, unplugged and completely cold before performing any maintenance and cleaning. Grease 1.With regular use your grill will accumulate grease on the Flue Lining, the Grease Drain Tube, the V-shaped Grease Drain and the Grease Drain Pan. Always be sure these areas are clean and free of grease and debris. You should check and clean these areas regularly to reduce the risk of fire. 2.
Ash Clean the ash from the interior of the grill periodically. If excessive ash is in the firepot, it may cause the fire to go out. This is especially true in the SMOKE setting. A shop vac is an excellent tool to use for removing the ash. WARNING: MAKE SURE THE GRILL FIRE IS OUT, THE UNIT IS OFF, UNPLUGGED AND COLD BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN ASH FROM THE GRILL.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Make sure the grill is completely cool and unplugged before you do any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service work. Problem Potential Cause Power Fuse Hot Rod Grill does not work properly Fire goes out How to start Solution Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Verify there is power at the electrical outlet. Remove the digital control, check the fuse on the back. Replace the fuse if blown.
Unexpected grill temperature is External Factor displayed Excess or discolored smoke Pellets Get your new parts Contact Z GRILLS Customer Service or your Z GRILLS dealer to place an order Grill temperature is influenced by environmental factors such as high temperature, wind and direct sun. Place unit in shaded area. Open the lid to reduce inside temperature. After start your grill in 40 minutes, the grill will reach your desired temperature. Replace moist pellets with fresh dry pellets.
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Z GRILLS SUPPORT Thank you for purchasing a Z GRILL! If you have any question, please contact customer support or your Z GRILL dealer. Z GRILLS, INC. offers the best technical and sales support in the industry. When calling customer please be prepared to provide the following information: 1.Dealer's name and date of purchase 2.Purchaser's name, phone number and address 3.Z GRILLS model number, serial number and part identification numbers 4.
Z GRILLS 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Z GRILLS, Inc. provides a 3-year warranty from the date of purchase by the original owner. This warranty applies to defects in all materials and workmanship. During the warranty period, Z GRILLS, Inc. will at its option repair or replace defective parts or units. This limited warranty does not apply to paint, firepot, grill cover or damage caused from corrosion. Z Grills shall not be liable for transportation charges, labor costs or export duties. Z GRILLS, Inc.