WOOD PELLET GRILLS ZPG-7002C/ZPG-7002C2E 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 17 SUBSEQUENT START-UP 18 OPERATING TIPS 19 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM 24 Z GRILLS SUPPORT 25 3-Y LIMITED WARRANTY 26 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 6 ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 Chimney Cap Assembly 25 1 Digital Control 2 1 Smoke Stack Assembly 26 1 Hopper Top Assembly I 3 1 Smoke Stack Gasket 27 1 Hopper Burner Lid 4 1 Grill Chamber Assembly 28 1 RTD Temperature Probe 5 1 Grease Bucket 29 1 Lid Handle 6 1 Right Rear Leg 30 1 Decorating Plate 7 1 Back Plate 31 1 Lid 8 2 Side Plate 32 2 Hinge 9 2 Wheel Cap 33 2 Cap Nut 5/16-18UNC 10 1 Front Plate 34 2 Hin
HARDWARE PACKAGE LIST ITEM QTY A 29 DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY H 2 Cap Nut 5/16-18UNC Bolt 1/4-20×15.9 B 5 Tapping Screw ST3.9*8mm DESCRIPTION I 2 Gasket (Ø8.5*Ø25*2.0mm) C 4 J 2 Bolt 5/32-32*9.5mm D 4 Hexagon Bolt Gasket (Ø13*Ø25*2.0mm) K 4 Gasket (Ø6.5*Ø18*2.0mm) 1/4-20*15.9mm E 2 Bolt 1/4-20*60 M 2 Spring Washer (Ø8.5*Ø13*2.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS DIAGRAM HOPPER BURNER ASSEMBLY 8
1.ASSEMBLING OF BOTTOM BASE 1.Push the Axle (11) through the wheel (12)、Gasket (J) and then through the hole in the legs (6)(13) as shown. The Gasket (I), Spring Washer (M), and Cap Nut (H) are used to secure the wheel assembly in place. Repeat for the other wheel. Press the Wheel Caps (9) firmly into the outer recess on the wheels as shown. 2.Lift up the Chamber (4) on the Body Frame. Align the Chamber holes with the Frame holes and secure with Bolt (A), as shown.
3.Take Left & Right Front Legs (13)(16) and use the Bolt (A) to assemble the Front Plate (10) through the holes, as shown. Take Left & Right Rear Legs (6)(14) and use the Bolt (A) to assemble the Back Plate (7) through the holes, as shown. Take Left & Right Legs (6)(13)(14)(16) and use the Bolt (A) to assemble the Side Plate (8) through the holes, as shown. 2.LID ASSEMBLY 1.Using a screwdriver to remove the screws and gaskets that have been assembled in the Chamber. 2.
3.ATTACHING THE CHAMBER LID HANDLE Insert Hexagon Bolt (D) through Gasket (K), Lid (31) and Decorating Plate (30) directly to the handle (29) and tighten up. Do not over-tight. 4.ASSEMBLING OF HOPPER 1. Insert Hopper Top Assembly I (26) into Hopper Bottom Assembly (3), align the holes. 2. Secure the Digital Control (25) assembled on the Hopper Assembly with the Tapping Screw (B),as shown. 3. Secure the Control Wire Shield (22) assembled on the Digital Control with the Tapping Screw (B),as shown. 4.
Usage of Pellet Cleanout Door Note: The Hopper is equipped on the back with a Pellet Cleanout Door to clear the hopper of unused pellets so as to replace with fresh pellets or pellets of a different smoking flavor. 1. Place a bucket or bowl below cleanout door to capture falling pellets. 2. Turn cleanout door thumbscrew counterclockwise to unlock door, and pellets will fall through cleanout chute. (Don’t remove the thumbscrew completely.) 3. Once pellets have dispensed through chute, lower the door down.
5.MOUNTING THE HOPPER TO THE CHAMBER 1.Remove the 4 Gaskets and Bolts from the Hopper, open the Lid, insert the Hopper into the Chamber, then using these Bolts and Gaskets install it in sequence from inside, as shown. 2. Locate the RTD plug-in connector coming from the mounted RTD inside the grill frame. Connect this with the mating connector located on the outside of the hopper burner assembly. NOTE: excess wire on the RTD plug should remain outside the Chamber. 6.
7.ATTACHING THE SMOKE STACK AND CHIMNEY CAP 1.Tighten the Chimney Cap (1) on the Smoke Stack Assembly (2). 2.Align the holes in the Smoke Stack (2) with holes in the Smoke Stack Gasket (3), which fits between right end of the Grill and the Smoke Stack (2). Insert the Hexagon Bolts (D) through the holes in the Smoke Stack (2) and the Smoke Stack Gasket (3). Place a Gasket (K) on each Bolt and secure with Hexagon Nut (F). 8.
9.POSITIONING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN Position The Grease Drain Pan (18) over the Heat Baffle (17) by fitting over the bracket on the left side of grill wall. The notched leg of the Grease Drain Pan should be facing downward directly over the hole to the Grease Bucket to fit onto the locating brackets so that the grease can flow into the Grease Drain Tube . If installed correctly the Grease Drain Pan should be lower on the right side to allow the grease to drain into the Grease Drain Tube. 10.
11.HANG ON THE GREASE BUCKET Locate the Grease Drain Tube which is on the right side of the chamber, then hang the Grease Bucket (5) on the hook.
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 22 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.
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM Usage of the Meat Probe Put the plug of the Meat Probe into the control panel (PROBE1 or PROBE2) Insert the Probe into the food to measure the temperature The P1 temperature of the control panel is displayed as the temperature of PROBE1, while the P2 temp is displayed as the temp of PROBE2 24
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.