Grilla Grills Chimp User manual

1CHIMP WOOD PELLET GRILL OPERATION MANUAL
Operators
Manual
GR-500-A
Operation
Manual
Ch-400-B
Wood
PELLET Grill
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WARNING: Electric shock can kill or result in serious injury. Precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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True story: Two men on a fishing trip, chowin’ down at camp on a plate of ribs. One looks over
at the grill (he’s the industrial designer) and says, “Why do all those grills look the same, big ole
barrel cut in half?” The other, a metalsmith by trade, answers, “Because we haven’t built one.”
That’s when the lightbulb went off. Why not design and build a smoker-grill that stands apart,
literally, from the crowd? Hundreds of design hours later, the Grilla was born.
Fast forward a few successful years: same two guys, same idea. Only this time, bring a rock-
solid, proven smoker-grill to the market using the same streamlined business model that
delivers savings to the consumer. Design the grill to efficiently feed you and your friends or
the entire neighborhood. Make it easy to use and good looking. Hundreds of design hours
later, the Chimp was born.
Just like a k is the proven and respected leader in a family of mountain gorillas, so too is
Chimp the patriarch of the Grilla family of smoker-grills. No confusing Chimp with any of these
flimsy me-too grills. Been there, done that.
All Grilla products, including pellets, sauces and accessories, are available direct to the hungry
consumer. No fat in this business model, just pure value meal after delicious meal. Not bad for
two fishing buddies. Enjoy!
OUR
STORY

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failure to follow this operational manual
in its entirety will void all warranties.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
i n t r o d u c t i o n
o p e r at i o n
Safety Information
About Your New Chimp
Assembly
Chimp 101: How to Operate Your Chimp
Getting Started
Operating Your Chimp
Controller Operation
Maintenance and Care
Approved Fuel: Food Grade Wood Pellets
Parts Diagram
Troubleshooting and FAQ
Limited Warranty Information
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5
6
9
10
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13
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16
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• The unit is for outdoor use only. Never use the
Chimp in an enclosed area.
• For safe assembly, use at least two people to
unpack and assemble the grill.
• Keep young children and pets away from the grill
while it’s in use.
• Always use heat-resistant hand wear when
touching or handling the grill while it’s in use.
• Keep the grill at least two feet away from any
combustible surface.
• Never use ammable liquids such as gasoline,
charcoal lighter uid, kerosene, or similar liquids to
start or freshen the re in your grill. Keep all such
liquids well away from the unit while it is in use.
• Clean the grill on a regular basis. Clean the unit’s
drip tray and ensure that the grease drain is able
to function properly (i.e., not on an uphill slope
on a deck or patio). Should a grease fire occur,
turn the grill off, unplug it, and then close the lid
until the fire extinguishes.
• Install the service access panels (under the
grill’s pre-installed shelf and on the rear) before
plugging the unit in. Always keep the unit’s
shelf-side louvers clear of any obstructions.
• Never put your hand in the pellet hopper or
attempt to service any part of your Chimp while
the unit is plugged in.
• Check your Chimp for re pot obstructions
occasionally. This will help maintain proper airow.
• Position your grill on level ground. The grill
should be kept as level as possible so that the
grease flows into the trough and out into the
can. Never move the unit while it is hot and/or
in operation. Make sure the fire is completely
out and that the grill is completely cold before
being transported.
• Never move the Chimp when the pellet hopper is
full. The unit can become top-heavy and may tip
over if moved.
• Clean temperature sensor occasionaly to ensure
proper temperature readout.
It’s important that you read all of the safety information in this manual before operating your new Chimp grill.
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chimp grill! Used and cared for properly, this grill will give you years
of enjoyment and trouble-free operation. Before assembling and using your new grill, please review the
information in this manual thoroughly. In it, you’ll find many useful tips to help maximize your Chimp’s long
list of benefits and features.
Your Chimp is much more than just a traditional grill. In fact, you can cook almost anything on this grill.
Try pizza, marinated vegetables, casseroles, or bread — or, stick to the basics like steaks, roasts, hams, pork
chops or tenderloins, wild game, and poultry.
Using advanced technology, the unit adjusts the rate at which pellets are introduced into the fire pot in
order to keep the temperature consistent and predictable. Because of this, the Chimp is the easiest and most
convenient way to grill, cook, bake, slow smoke and roast food while also adding flavors that can only be
generated by a wood fire. Set your grill’s temperature and let it do the rest.
Thank you for choosing a Chimp Grill!

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Your Chimp grill is state-of-the-art and built with
many innovative features, including:
• Alpha Smoke Controller
• Automatic lighting feature
• 180°F to 500°F in 5-degree increments
Exterior
• High-temperature durable textured powder coat.
• 15-pound hopper capacity.
Interior
• 340- sq. in. area in the lower rack.and 121-sq. in.
area in the upper rack. Grill grates made from
.19-inch stainless steel rod.
Construction Features
• Seams are welded, powder coated, and caulked
for triple redundant weather protection.
• Modular construction allows for individual
component replacement. Component access
panels for easy repairs.
Carton Contents
During shipping, some movement of parts and
components may have taken place. Visually inspect
all of the contents before assembling and inspect
the entire grill once you remove it from the shipping
carton. Be cautious of any sharp surfaces and use
gloves during assembly. Never plug the grill in until
it’s completely assembled and ready to use.
• 1– pre-assembled grill body
• 2– stainless steel cooking grates
• 1– flame deflector
• 1– drip pan
• 1– drip grease can holder
About your new Chimp

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STEP 1 - Use the 4 shorter 1/4" philips head screws circled in FIG 1 to mount the hopper handle, Seen in FIG 2.
FIG 1 FIG 2
Assembly
FIG 1 FIG 2
STEP 1 - Using the 2 longer 1/4" philips head screws supplied and the aluminum spacer. Mount the smoke
deflector and lid handle to the stainless steel lid.

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STEP 1 - Tilt grill up on the hopper edge illustrated in (FIG 1). Push in the metal detent on each side of the
grill to release the two non-wheel legs (FIG 2). Make sure the detent clicks back into the downward postion
holes.
FIG 1 FIG 2
Operation
Push In
Attention!
Remove Shipping Bars Prior to operation.
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STEP 2 - Now lift hopper side using the handle on the hopper (FIG 1). Again push the metal detents on both
sides of your grill to release the wheel legs, click them into place (FIG 2).
FIG 1 FIG 2
Operation (cont.)
Push In

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Start up: How to Operate
Your Chimp
ATTENTION PLEASE READ BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR GRILL!ATTENTION PLEASE READ BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR GRILL!
Startup:
You will need to season and preload your Chimp before you cook on it for the rst time:
Operating Your Chimp:
7-Segment Display
Power Indicator
Power Button
Mode Button
Mode Indicator
Probe Input
Probe Button
Temperature Control
Displays temperature & board
control modes 1 & 2
Decimal points on the display
shows which mode you are in.
Meat probe port.
Temporarily displays the actual
temperature of your meat.
Increase/decrease temperature.
Hold for 2 seconds to quickly jump
between temps.
Red "OFF" Green "ON"
AC Power to the unit. Hold
2-seconds to shut down grill
Switches mode.
1. Remove grill internal components exposing burn pot.
2. Fill hopper with quality food grade pellets and turn on your grill.
3. Listen/look for pellets to drop into the burn pot, this should take anywhere from 2-4 minutes.
4. Turn your grill o, replace internal components and turn grill back on and set your temperature to 400°F for 45 minutes.
Step down grill to 225 before turning o completely. *This will burn o any oils leftover from manufacturing.
5. Once re starts and temp begins to rise close lid. You are now ready to cook!
See flipside for Standard & Alpha Mode Operation.
*Note: There is roughly a 15-20 minute stabilzation*Note: There is roughly a 15-20 minute stabilzation
period which must be completed before it will startperiod which must be completed before it will start
making corrections to get to the desired setting. It ismaking corrections to get to the desired setting. It is
recommended you leave the lid shut during this period.recommended you leave the lid shut during this period.
1. Ensure hopper has pellets.
2. Turn grill on and set desired temperature.
3. Open lid and close once fire has started and
temperature begins to rise.

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Standard & Dual Mode
Operation
When powering off the grill, the grill will show "C 5" on the display. This is showing you the
grill is in cool down mode for 5 minutes, it will then shut off after 5 minutes.
To switch between modes, simply hold the mode button down. You will
see the decimal in the display switch from left to right. Left is Mode 1, right
is mode 2. If the grill loses power, it will default to mode 1 set at 250°F.
Press the power button to turn the grill on. To turn the grill off, the
power button must be pressed and held for 2 seconds.
PRECISION TEMP CONTROLLER
Mode 1 is the PID mode on the alpha controller. This will hold steadier temps and a more stable
re. This mode operates o of a feed rate that the user can adjust (although most will not need to).
If you nd the grill is consistently running hotter than your set point you can lower the feed rate. If
it's running consistently colder than your set point you can raise the feed rate. Always make small
adjustments when tuning your grill.
To adjust the feed rate press the MODE, UP and DOWN arrow buttons at the same time for about
2 seconds. After doing this the display will stop showing a temperature readout and will show
you what the current feed rate is instead. You can then use the Up and Down arrows to raise
and lower the feed rate. Once you have the desired feed rate, press the mode button to save the
selection.
Mode 1
Mode 2 does not operate o a minimum feed rate and therefore there are no settings to adjust.
Mode 2 allows the grill some exibility in temperature control to allow the creation of more
smoke. This results in a swing of around 10-15°F. Simply set your temperature, and let it ride.
MORE SWING, MORE SMOKE
Mode 2

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Shutdown Sequence
When power button is pressed for 2 seconds:
ErL (low temp) Code
ErH (high temp) Code
FHi (food high) Code
Additional Information
• Auger turns off.
• Fan continues to run for 5 minutes.
• Board displays C5, C4, C3, C2, C1 (minutes)
then goes blank.
• Grill temp was below 150°F for more than 10 minutes.
• Grill temp reached 615°F.
• Food probe is above 225°F. Removing probe from socket returns board to normal read out.
Ignition Sequence
When power button is pressed:
• Igniter turns on and runs for 4 minutes. At 4
minutes if temp is above 150°F, it turns off. If
temp is below 150°F after 4 minutes, it stays on
for 4 more minutes (8 total) then turns off.
• Auger turns on at 100% during the ignition stage
then goes to normal temperature
control operation.
• Fan turns continuously.
• Board displays current temperature. If below
110°F (likely), the display will be flashing until
above 110°F. It has 10 minutes (ERL requirement)
to get above this or it initiates ERL code.
Follow these operating instructions exactly as stated to ensure safe and reliable operation. Carefully read this manual.
wa r n i n g:Do not attempt to move Chimp while running.

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Maintenance and care
Here are some maintenance and cleaning tips to help keep your Chimp running and operating smoothly.
It may be helpful to refer to the “Parts Diagram” in this Operation Manual to locate the parts on your grill
discussed below. Your Chimp can run efficiently for extended periods of time at different heat output levels,
as long as the wood pellet supply is uninterrupted and timely cleaning and maintenance is performed.
• Always make sure your Chimp is off and cold before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
• Use a wire brush to clean your cooking grates after each use.
• Cover your drip tray with aluminum foil, and then change the foil frequently. This is the simplest way to
maintain your drip pan. Ensure foil is wrapped tightly around the grease tray.
• If you have used a low-and-slow method that has caused the accumulation of grease on the aluminum
foil, be sure to change it before cooking at high temperatures (or risk causing a grease fire).
• After every fifth bag of wood pellets, clean the ash from the interior of your grill, empty hopper and
vacuum out debris (a shop vacuum cleaner is the perfect tool for this job).
• Clean inner temperature probe.
• Don’t ever use wet pellets in your grill as they will swell and jam your Chimp’s auger.
• Once the grill is completely cooled, clean its outside with automotive wax, per the product’s directions.
• Use a mild soap and water to clean the grill’s powder-coated parts.
• Use a soft cloth and stainless steel polish to clean any of the grill’s stainless steel parts.
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APPROVED FUEL: wood pellets
Chimp is only approved for burning barbecue wood pellets. Wood pellets are small in size, and generate about
8,200 BTUs per pound with very little ash and moisture content.
There are more than 125 active pellet mill operations in the United States and Canada, producing millions of
pounds of pellets each year.
General specications for barbecue pellets are:
There are dierent avors of wood pellets for your Chimp.
Here is a table of wood pellet avor suggestions and what they go best with:
Mesquite Flavoring:
Mesquite, which means “the honey tree," gives a delicate, subtle, sweet flavor to grilled foods. It is
especially good with poultry and seafood.
Hickory Flavoring:
Hickory intensifies the flavor of food with a robust, tangy taste that is better suited to red meat than to
poultry or fish.
Apple or Fruitwoods Flavoring:
Apple or fruitwoods, many from orchards destroyed by re or old age, are a big hit. Like its mesquite counterpart,
the heaviest branches of the apple tree are heated to kill insects, then chipped, made into pellets and packaged
for retail. Apple (or any fruitwood) adds a smoky, mild sweetness to everything you cook and is highly
recommended for any baking.
• 100% hardwood
• 1” long or less in length
• ¼“ diameter
• Less then 2% ash content
• Less then 2% fines
• Under 10% moisture content
• Approx. 8,200 BTUs per lb
• About 40 lbs per cubic ft. density
Beef Chicken Fish Turkey Pork Lamb Bualo Baking
Mesquite x x x x x
Hickory x x x x x
Apple x x x x
Comp. xxxxxxxx

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PARTS DIAGRAM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1Grill Body
2Hoppper Assembly
3Stainless Steel Lid
4Thermal Bae
5Folding Legs
6Multi Purpose Chimp Badge
7Grease Catch
8 Grease Can Holder
ITEM DESCRIPTION
9 Handles
10 Heat Shield
11 Grease Pan
12 Cooking Grate
13 Upper Grate
14 Lid Hardware
15 Leg Caps
16 Leveling Pads
10
13
3
7
9
6
5
12
2
1
8
4
14
11
9
15
16

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Internal Parts Diagram
Hopper / Burner Assembly:
ITEM DESCRIPTION
17 Hopper Handle
18 Control Board
19 Bottom Grate
20 Hopper Lid
21 Hopper Body
22 Auger Motor
23 Bushing
ITEM DESCRIPTION
24 Auger Rod
25 Firebox Mount
26 Induction Fan
27 Grill Temp RTD
28 Firebox
29 Hot Rod
30 Burn Pot
30
28
29
26
25
24
27
23
22
21
20
17
18
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TROUBLESHOOTING and faq
The Chimp is very trouble-free in operation when
properly maintained and quality fuel is used. If the
Chimp fails to operate properly, use the following to
troubleshoot.
Why won’t my Chimp light?
Where do I get parts for my Chimp?
1. Check outlet and verify Control Panel is
powering up.
2. Make sure green LED light is on. This ensures outlet
is good and fuse on the board is good. If not,
check outlet and unplug grill and check fuse.
3. Turn Chimp “O."
4. Remove Lower Cooking Grate, Grease Pan, and
Heat Bae.
5. Clean area of burned and unburned pellets.
6. Turn Chimp “On."
7. Verify Auger begins to turn and fuel is dropping
into Fire Pot. If Auger is not turning see
previous section.
8. If Auger is turning but pellets are not coming out
ensure there are pellets in the Hopper if it ran
empty or this is the rst time for use, it will be
necessary to prime the Auger. This will ensure
pellets are at the end of the tube and will begin
dropping once unit is turned on.
9. Igniter should begin to turn red within
1 to 2 minutes.
1. Verify pellets are in the Hopper.
2. If this is the initial firing or the Chimp has run
out of pellets, allow sufficient time for the
pellets to travel from the Hopper to the Fire Pot
(may take up to 5 minutes).
3. Once pellets begin to drop, turn the
Chimp “Off” and then back “On” to
re-start Ignition Mode.
4. Ensure the Auger is turning by removing the
Lower Cooking Grate, Grease Pan and Heat Bae,
and visually checking the Auger.
5. If Auger is not turning check fuse on back of
controller and replace as necessary. If good,
contact Grilla Grills or visit our website to view
support videos.
Be sure to be ready with your name, phone number,
address, Chimp model number and serial number
(located inside the hopper lid), along with the part
identication number from the “Parts Diagram” on
pages 14/15.
c au t i o n:Never squirt gel on a
burning or hot fire.
c au t i o n:During troubleshooting some
components are hot. Allow unit adequate time to
cool. Use gloves as needed.
Pellets are not being delivered into the
Fire Pot – why?
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFO
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
This limited warranty covers the Chimp Grill by Grilla Grills manufactured by Fahrenheit Technologies, Inc. The
Chimp Grill has a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase by the original owner against defects in the
material and workmanship when subjected to normal residential use. Limited warranty does not apply to paint,
grill cover, or damage caused from corrosion.
Conditions of Limited Warranty
• During the term of the limited warranty, Grilla Grills' obligations shall be limited to replacement of covered,
failed components. Grilla Grills will repair or replace parts returned to Grilla Grills, freight prepaid, if
the part(s) are found by Grilla Grills to be defective upon examination. Grilla Grills shall not be liable for
transportation charges, labor costs, or export duties.
• Grilla Grills takes every precaution to utilize materials that retard rust, including the use of high-tempera-
ture paint where advisable. Even with these safeguards, the protective coating can be compromised by
various substances and conditions beyond Grilla Grills’ control. High temperatures, excessive humidity,
chlorine, industrial fumes, fertilizers, lawn pesticides, and salt are some of the substances that can affect
paint and metal coatings. For these reasons, the limited warranties DO NOT COVER RUST OR OXIDA-
TION.
• The warranty is based on residential use. Warranty coverage does not apply to products used in
commercial applications.
Exceptions to the Limited Warranty
There is no written or implied performance warranty on Grilla Grills, as the manufacturer has no control over the
installation, operations, cleaning, maintenance, or the type of fuel burned. This limited warranty will not apply, nor
will Grilla Grills assume responsibility if your product has not been installed, operated, cleaned and maintained
in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The warranty does not cover damage or breakage due
to misuse, improper handling, or modications. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE SUPPLIERS TO THE
PURCHASER ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY, LEGAL OR OTHERWISE, FOR THE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY OR PERSONS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. ANY WARRANTY
IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT-
NESS, SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. WHETHER A CLAIM
IS MADE AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER BASED ON THE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER
TYPE OF WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY LAW, MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER IN
EXCESS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT. ALL WARRANTIES BY MANUFACTURER ARE
SET FORTH HEREIN, AND NO CLAIM SHALL BE MADE AGAINST MANUFACTURER ON ANY ORAL WARRAN-
TY OR REPRESENTATION. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations of implied warranties, so the limitations or exclusions set forth in this limited warranty
may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights,
which vary from state to state.
fa h r e n h e i t t e c h n o l o g i e s ,i n c .
Fahrenheit Technologies, Inc. extends a limited warranty for its products as described on this page.

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The limited warranty for 2 years is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, at law or otherwise, and
Grilla Grills does not authorize any person or representative to assume for Grilla Grills any obligation or liability in
connection with the sale of this product. This means that no warranties, either expressed or implied, are extend-
ed to persons who purchase the product from anyone other than Grilla Grills.
Procedure for Warranty Service
Call Grilla Grills at 616–392–7410 for repair or replacement of your covered parts. Be prepared to furnish the
following information:
• Purchaser’s name, model and serial number of grill and date of purchase.
• An accurate description of the problem.
LIMITED WARRANTY INFO (cont.)

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