Z GRILLS ZPG-1050 2B Wood Pellet Grills Owner’s Manual

Z GRILLS ZPG-1050 2B Wood Pellet Grills

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.\ Keep children away while it is in use.

Maintain a safe distance between your grill and any combustible material. DO NOT move your grill while operating or while it is hot. Wait until the grill is completely cold.

If a grease fire occurs, turn “off” and leave lid closed until the fire is extinguished. DO NOT unplug the power cord. DO NOT throw water on it. DO NOT try to smother the fire.
Clean and maintain your grill after each use.

DO NOT use your grill on rainy days.

DO NOT touch any part of your grill while it is hot. Serious bodily injury could result.

We suggest the use of heat-resistant gloves when operating this grill.

We suggest that you should wrap the Grease Drain Pan with heavy-duty Aluminum foil before using because it is easy to clean.

For convenient and safe assembly, use at least two people to assemble the grill.

Make sure the power cord is disconnected before performing any service or maintenance.

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. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PELLET RESTRICTIONS

This grill is designed for use of wood pellets only designed for burning in wood pellet grills. Do Not Use Pellet Fuel Labelled 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.

Always keep the Pellet Hopper dry, the wood pellets will expand greatly, break apart and even jam the feed system if the pellets get wet or are exposed to high humidity.

CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING

Follow these guidelines to prevent this Color less, odourless gas from poisoning you, your family or others.

Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion. Carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness and death.

See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of this appliance. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, is often detected too late.

Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mother and child during pregnancy, infants, the elderly, smokers, and people with blood or circulatory system problems, such as anaemia, or heart disease.

COMPONENT LIST

ITEM

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QTY

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DESCRIPTION

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1| 1| Lid
2| 2| Chamber Hinge
3| 1| Lid Handle
4| 2| Handle Guide
5| 2| Furnace Hinge
6| 1| Grill Chamber Assembly
7| 1| Smoke Stack Gasket
8| 1| Smoke Stack
9| 1| Chimney Cap
10| 1| Grease Bucket
11| 1| Ash Cup
12| 2| Top Warming Rack
13| 1| Middle Warming Rack
14| 2| Porcelain Grills
15| 1| Grease Drain Pan
16| 1| Heat Baffle
17| 1| Hopper Assembly
18| 1| Left Rear Leg
19| 1| Left Front Leg
20| 2| Foot Pad
21| 1| Bottom Shelf
22| 1| Axle
23| 2| Wheels
24| 1| Right Front Leg
25| 1| Right Rear Leg
26| 1| Grease Drain Pan Support
27| 1| Hopper Lid
28| 1| Upper Hopper Safety Grate
29| 1| Hopper Part
30| 1| Hopper Handle
31| 1| Digital Control
32| 1| Hopper Bottom Shelf
33| 1| Power Cord
34| 1| Firepot Assembly
35| 1| Thick Gasket
36| 1| Hot Rod (Ignitor)
37| 1| Auger Drive Motor
38| 1| Auger Nylon Ring
39| 1| Auger
40| 1| Cable Clip
41| 1| Fan
42| 1| Hopper Burner Assembly
43| 1| Hopper Insulation Cotton
44| 2| Meat Probe
45| 1| RTD Temperature Probe cover
46| 1| RTD Temperature Probe
47| 1| Nameplate
48| 1| Pellet Cleanout Baffle
49| 1| Butterfly Screw
50| 1| Winding Handle
51| 1| visible window cover
52| 1| visible window
53| 1| silicone plug

HARDWARE PACKAGE LIST

****Phillips Head Lock Screw 1/4-20×5/8

**** B| 2|

****Nut 5/16-18

C| 4|

****Gasket (OD0.8×ID0.4)

**** D| 10|

****Gasket (OD0.8×ID0.25)

E| 6|

****Hexagon Bolt 1/4-20×3/4

F| 4|

****Hexagon Bolt 1/4-20×1/2

G| 4|

****Nut 1/4-20

H| 1|

Phillips Screwdriver

I| 2|

Caster Wrench

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS DIAGRAM:

HOPPER BURNER ASSEMBLY:

MOUNTING THE BODY FRAME TO THE CHAMBER

1. Unpack all the items, including the parts packed in the Grill Chamber (6). 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)(19)(24)(25)and use the Screws (A) to assemble the grill body through the holes, as shown.
3. Attach the Bottom Shelf (21) on Legs by using the Screws (A). The four positions are installed in the same manner. As shown.
4. Insert the Foot Pads (20) into the Left Legs (18)(19) .
5. Insert Axle (22) through the holes in legs (24)(25), Gasket (C) and Wheels (23) in place. Place Gasket (C) onto Axle (22) and secure with Nut (B). Tighten with Screwdriver (H).

MOUNTING THE HOPPER TO THE CHAMBER

1. Take out the screws attached to the Hopper, and then assemble Hopper Lid(27) to the Hopper through hinge holes by these screws.
2.  Open the Lid, insert the Hopper into the Chamber, then using the Bolts (E) and Gaskets (D) install it in sequence from inside.
3.  Screws (A) need to be threaded through the Grease Drain Pan Support (26) into the Chamber. Tighten with Screwdriver (H).

ATTACHING THE SMOKE STACK AND HOPPER HANDLE

1. Insert Screws (A) through the Hopper Handle (30) and into the Hopper (17).
2. Align the holes in the Smoke Stack (8) with holes in the Smoke Stack Gasket (7), which fits between the right end of the Grill and the Smoke Stack Gasket (7). Insert the Hexagon Bolts (F) through the holes in the Smoke Stack (8) and the Smoke Stack Gasket (7). Align the hole of grill body, then attach the Gasket (D) and Hex Nut (G). Finally use Wrench (I) to tighten them. As shown.
3. Tighten the Chimney Cap (9) on the Smoke Stack Assembly (8). Note that the chimney is vertical and then tightened.

ATTACHING THE CHAMBER LID HANDLE

From the inside of the raised lid, push the Bolts (E) through the gaskets (D) and then through the lid (1) and Handle Guide (4). Handle should sit inside the depression in the guide. Thread Bolts (E) into Handle (3) and tighten with Wrench (I).

POSITIONING THE HEAT BAFFLE

Position The Heat Baffle (16) on the locating brackets which are on the inside walls of the Grill. The notched legs should be facing downward.

POSITIONING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN

Position The Grease Drain Pan (15) over the Fire pot. The notched legs of the Grease Drain Pan should be facing downward to fit onto the locating bracket so that the grease can flow into the Grease Drain Tube.

POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL AND WARMING RACK

Position the Porcelain Grill (14) inside the cooking area and locate the Warming Rack (12)(13) on the rack support inside the chamber.

HANG ON THE GREASE BASKET AND WINDING HANDLE

1. Locate the Grease Drain Tube which is on the right side of the chamber, then hang the Grease Bucket (10) on the hook.
2. Remove the preset screws， and connect Winding handle(50) into the hopper.

ASSEMBLE THE PELLET CLEANOUT BAFFLE

1. Take the pellet cleanout baffle(48)to insert the location as the photo(left)shows.
2. Use Butterfly screw(49)to tighten it(48).

ASSEMBLE THE ASH CUP

1. Put the ash cup(11) on the wire under the chamber.

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, Warming Rack, 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. Press once control button to turn on your Z Grill and to enter the working state, the default gear
   is 275F. If you want to adjust the temperature unit, please see the control board instructions. Please check the following things: (WARNING: Please do not touch it!)

   • Confirm the Auger is turning.
   • Hold your palm above the fire pot to confirm the fan is blowing air through the Firepit.
   • The hot-rod will heat up and you should be able to sense the heat coming from it. (It takes approximately 2 minutes.)
   • You should see a temperature number displayed on your LCD DISPLAY. If you see something different displayed it is an ERROR CODE. NOTE: PLEASE SEE TROUBLESHOOTING FOR DETAILS ON ERROR CODES.

4. Fill the Pellet Hopper with Pellets. Turn on the grill normally. It takes 8 minutes for the Pellets to travel through the tube. When the Pellets start to drop, enter into SHUT DOWN in MENU or Press and Hold for 5 seconds to power off. Do not unplug the power directly when in use. Leave grill until it shuts off automatically.

5. Open the lid ,Place components back in place. Then turn the Temperature Dial to highest level(450F),10 minutes later, when you see whitish-gray smoke coming out of the grill, close the lid and let grill run for 30 minutes at this setting to rid it of anti-rust oil. This step must be done before cooking any food.

SUBSEQUENT START-UP

ATTENTION: If the grill fails to light or the fire in the fire pot 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 fire pot.

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. Remove all unburned pellets and ash from inside and around the fire pot (See instruction for proper handling and disposal of ash).
3. Plug the Power Cord and turn on the grill. Pellets should fall into the fire pot and the Hot Rod should begin to heat (it will start to turn red).
4. If this step is successful, you will see flames come out of the fire pot. Enter into SHUT DOWN in MENU or Press and Hold for 5 seconds to power off and let it cool down. Next, put components back in place, open the lid and turn on the grill. Wait a few minutes until you see whitish-Gray smoke coming out of the grill, then close the lid and turn the Temperature Dial to any cooking setting desired.
5. If this step is not successful, see TROUBLESHOOTING or contact Z GRILLS Technical Support to help diagnose the problem.

SHUTDOWN CYCLE

• Auger turns off
• Fan continues to run for 10 minutes

After you have finished cooking, turn the Temperature Dial to Shutdown Cycle position. The function of this setting is to leave the Draft Induction Fan running for 10 minutes to burn redundant pellets in the fire  pot. After the fan runs for 10 minutes, the fan will stop and the controller will power off.

CAUTION: The main power switch will shut the power off to the controller and the Temperature Dial Knob switch will cut off power to the grill components only. When servicing the controller or any parts ensure that the power supply is disconnected by unplugging the grill to avoid a shock hazard.

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. Please preheat the grill for 10 minutes before adding food. This will allow your grill to heat up quickly and return to your desired temperature once food is added.
5. Never move your grill while in use.
6. Never put water into the Pellet Hopper or Firepit.
7. WARNING: NEVER ADD PELLETS TO THE FIREPOT DIRECTLY. IT IS DANGEROUS. If you run out of pellets and lose your fire while cooking, let the grill cool down and start again with the INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS.
8. We recommend you cover your Grease Drain Pan with heavy-duty Aluminum foil and change it frequently. This is the simplest way to clean your Grease Drain Pan. Failure to clean the Grease Drain Pan, V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube may cause grease fires. If this situation happens, turn the control knob to SHUT DOWN in MENU and keep the lid open until the fire is completely out. AT THE SAME TIME, BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. When the grill is completely cool, clean any grease accumulation from the V-shaped Grease Drain and the Grease Drain Pan. Replace the foil on the Grease Drain Pan. Then restart the grill and resume cooking.

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. It is easier to remove accumulated grease when the grill is still warm (not hot). BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. Heat-resistant gloves are recommended.

If too much grease is allowed to build up in the V-shaped Grease Drain or is allowed to plug the Grease Drain Tube, a grease fire could result. It is necessary to clean these area regularly. You can scarp the grease accumulation from inside the V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube by using a stiff, non-metallic tool. Much of the loosened grease can be pushed down through the Grease Drain Tube and fall into the Grease Bucket. Wipe up remaining grease residue with paper towels or disposable rags. Flue Pipe(Smoke Stack)

Remove the Chimney Cap Assembly, clean it with warm soapy water. Scrape the creosote and grease accumulation from inside of the vertical and horizontal sections of the Flue Pipe by using a stiff, non-metallic tool such as a wooden paint stir stick. Once the creosote and grease residue has been loosened from the Flue Pipe Lining, much of it can be cleaned with paper towels or disposable rags. Do not spray water or other liquid cleaners onto the inside of the grill.

Outside surfaces

1. Use warm soapy water to wipe away grease. Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside grill surfaces.
2. It is highly recommended that you use Z GRILLS Cover to protect your grill .
3. You can use a high-quality car wax on the outside surfaces of your grill to protect it’s finish.

Internal component

1. To clean the Porcelain-coated Grill Grates we recommend using a long-handled cleaning brush designed for Porcelain-coated Grates.
2. It is recommended that you clean your Grill Grates after each use.
3. Clean the inner RTD temperature probe after each use.

Ash

Clean the ash from the Ash Tray of the grill periodically. If excessive ash is in the firepit, 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.

Alarm mode

Entry alarm: fan is on, the ignition rod is off, and the feeding motor is off

ERROR 1 TEMP SENSOR

RTD temperature sensor alarm, RTD open, damaged, or poor contact.

ERROR 2 HIGH TEMP

High temperature alarm. Alarm when the temperature exceeds 550F(288℃） warning value.

ERROR 3 LOW TEMP

Low temperature alarm, Low temperature at 135F（57℃） for 6 minutes and alarm.

ERROR 4 NO FIRE

Ignition failure. Five attempts were unsuccessful. The ignition rod is started 5 times and still
does not heat up (equivalent to no particle combustion).

ERROR 5 AUGER ERR Auger motor alarm, auger motor is not properly connected, damaged, open circuit or poor contact.

ERROR 6 FAN ERR

The fan alarm indicates that the fan is improperly connected, damaged, open, or in poor contact.

ERROR 7 IGNITOR ERR

Ignition rod alarm, ignition rod is not properly connected, damaged, open or poor contact.

WARNING: DO NOT TURN OFF THE SWITCH WHILE THE FAN IS STILL WORKING ON THE SHUT DOWN CYCLE, THE GRILL WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF WHEN THE CYCLE IS DONE. INTERRUPTION OF THE SHUT DOWN CYCLE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE HOPPER CHAMBER.

DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM

Usage of the Meat Probe

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,the P3 temp is displayed as the temp of PROBE3,the P4 temp is displayed as the temp of PROBE4.

CONTROL BOARD

Press once the Control knob to turn on the grill, the screen will display for 1 second, and then display the code information to enter the working state, the default gear is 275F.

Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter the Menu screen. Press and Hold for 5 seconds to power off.

Menu: SHUT DOWN

TEMP UNITS :Celsius(℃）or Fahrenheit(℉）

Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter the menu screen, rotate to the right to the temperature unit adjustment screen, select °C or°F, and press the knob to confirm.

EXIT: return to the current working interface .

Temperature

1. Actual temperature from inside.
2. Desired target temperature

The product in normal operation, press once the control knob, the upper right corner temperature gear value will flash, turn the knob left and right to the target temperature, the temperature range of 160F-450F, press once the knob to confirm the target temperature, the lower right corner will display the desired target temperature.

Note: When the temperature value enters the MENU interface in the flash, the

MENU content cannot be adjusted.

Shutdown method:

A . Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter the menu screen and tap to shut down.
B. Press and Hold for 5 seconds to power off.

Shutdown working mode:

Fan delay work, countdown 10 minutes, at this time LCD display shutdown countdown and fan work, other content will not be displayed; After the timing is complete, the screen does not display, indicating that all power off.

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. Please be prepared to describe your problem accurately so we can help you resolve your\ issue
5. Providing pictures or videos is beneficial

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. takes every precaution to utilize materials that retard rust including the use of high-temperature paint where advisable. Even with these safeguards, the protective coating can be compromised by various substances and conditions beyond Z Grills’ control. Humid environment, high temperature, chlorine, insecticide, salt and disinfectant are some of the substances that can affect paint and metal coatings. For these reasons, the limited warranties do not cover rust or oxidization, unless there is loss of structural integrity on the grill components.

Z GRILLS, Inc. shall not be liable if you install, operate, clean or maintain your grill without following the owners’ manual instructions. Misuse, abuse, alteration and natural disasters are not included in this warranty.

Customer Support

Z GRILLS CUSTOMER SERVICE
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.com

References

• Z Grills® Official Website | Top Rated Pellet Grills

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