WOOD PELLET GRILLS ZPG-550A 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 14 SUBSEQUENT START-UP 15 OPERATING TIPS 16 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM 21 Z GRILLS SUPPORT 22 3-Y LIMITED WARRANTY 23 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 Grill Chamber 21 1 Left Leg 2 1 Hopper Assembly 22 2 Wheel 3 1 Warming Rack 23 2 Alex 4 1 Porcelain Grills 24 2 Wheel Cap 5 1 Grease Drain Pan 25 1 Digital Control 6 1 Heat Baffle 26 1 Hopper Guard 7 1 RTD Temperature Probe 27 1 Auger Drive Motor 8 1 Hopper Shell 28 1 Auger Nylon Ring 9 2 Lid Handle (Side Handle) 29 1 Auger 10 4 Handle Guide 30 1 Foam Glue 11 1 Lid 31 1 Hot
HARDWARE PACKAGE LIST ITEM QTY A 1 B 2 DESCRIPTION Screwdriver Open End Wrench ITEM QTY E 2 DESCRIPTION Gasket (OD0.79×ID0.33) F 2 Spring Washer (OD0.51×ID0.33) C 25 G 2 Bolt 1/4-20×0.5 D 3 Hexagon Bolt 1/4-20 Cap Nut 5/16-18 H 20 Gasket (OD0.59×ID0.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS DIAGRAM HOPPER BURNER ASSEMBLY 8
1. MOUNTING THE BODY FRAME TO THE CHAMBER 1.Unpack all the items, including the parts packed in the Grill Chamber (1). Turn the body upside down and place upon the original Styrofoam packing material from the carton. (CAUTION: Grill is heavy and requires two people to lift.) 2.Take the Right & Left Leg (18)(21) and use the Bolt (C), Gasket (H) to assemble the grill body through the holes. The front and back are assembled in the same way. As shown. 3.
2.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. (Note: The Bolts need to go through the Locating Bracket (16)) 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.
4.ATTACHING THE SMOKE STACK AND CHIMNEY CAP 1.Place Smoke Stack Gasket (15) over the Smoke Stack Assembly (14), then assemble the Smoke Stack Assembly (14) from the inside of the grill chamber. 2.Use Bolt (C) through the holes of Smoke Stack Assembly (14) and Smoke Stack Gasket (15), align the hole of grill body, then attach the Hexagon Bolt (D). Finally use Wrench (B) to tighten them. As shown. 3.Tighten the Chimney Cap (13) on the Smoke Stack Assembly (14).
6.INSTALLING THE HEAT BAFFLE Place the lower bracket of the Heat Baffle (6) into the groove of the feeder. 7.INSTALLING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN Install the Grease Drain Pan (5) over the Heat Baffle (6) facing downward to fit onto the locating brackets so that the grease can flow into the Grease Drain Tube.
8.INSTALLING THE COOKING GRATE AND WARMING RACK Install the Porcelain Grills (4) and Warming Rack (3) into the Chamber. 9.HANG ON THE GREASE BUCKET Located the Grease Drain Tube which is on the right side of the Chamber, then hang the Grease Bucket (17) 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 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.
