Z GRILLS ZPG-1000D4E User manual

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WOOD PELLET GRILLS
ZPG-1000D4E
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: suppo[email protected]
WEBSITE: www.zgrills.com

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO 3
COMPONENT LIST 6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8
INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS 18
SUBSEQUENT START-UP 19
OPERATING TIPS 20
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 21
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM 25
Z GRILLS SUPPORT 27
3-Y LIMITED WARRANTY 28

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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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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.
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.

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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.

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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.
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 colorless, odorless 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
anemia, or heart disease.

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COMPONENT LIST
1 1 Grill Chamber 33 1 Hopper Burner Gasket
2 1 Lid Handle 34 1 Left Plate
3 1 RTD Temperature Probe 35 2 Left Door Upper Pivot
4 1 Heat Baffle 36 1 Left Door
5 1 Top Warming 37 2 Bottom Pivot
6 2 Middle Warmiing 38 1 Magnet Fixing Plate
7 2 Porcelain Grills 39 1 Beam
8 1 Body Frame 40 2 Magnet
9 1 Grease Drain 41 1 Back Board
10 1 Grease Bucket 42 1 Platform
11 1 Side Shelf 43 2 Door Handle
12 1 Ash Tray 44 1 Right Door
13 1 Ash Tray Handle 45 1 Right Plate
14 1 Smoke Stack Gasket 46 2 Wheels(with brake)
15 1 Smoke Stack 47 2 Whees (without brake)
16 1 Chimney Cap 48 1 Hopper Top Assembly
17 1 Hopper Lid 49 1 Hopper Handle
18 1 Hopper Guard 50 1 Hopper Bottom Assembly
19 1 Hopper Bottom Shell 51 1 Grease Drain Pan Support
20 1 Digital Control 52 1 Hopper Top Shell
21 1 Hopper Bottom Cover 53 2 Lid Hinge
22 1 Power Cord Collector 54 2 Chamber Hinge
23 1 Auger Drive Motor 55 2 Nut
24 1 Auger Tube Bushing 56 2 Axle
25 1 Power Cord 57 1 Front decoration
Auger 58 1 Lid
27 1 Thick Gasket 59 2 Lid Guide
28 1 Hot Rod(Ignitor) 60 1 Winding Handle
29 1 Firepot Assembly 61 1 Pellet Cleanout Door
30 1 Hopper Burner Assembly 62 1 Botter Opener
Fan 63 1 WIFI Antenna
Visible Window
ITEM QTY
1
1
26
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DESCRIPTION ITEM
32
QTY
1
DESCRIPTION

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HARDWARE PACKAGE LIST
ITEM
QTY
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
QTY
DESCRIPTION
A 26
Bolt1/4-20×1/2
H 2
StepScrew 8#-32
B
6
Hexagon Bolt1/4-20×1/2
I
2
FlangeBolt1/4-20
C
4
Bolt8#-32×4/17
J 6
Bolt8#-32×3/8
D
4
HexagonKepNut8#-32
K
2
Open End Wrench
E
4
HexagonBolt1/4-20×3/4
L
1
Screwdriver
F
12
Gasket(OD0.79×ID0.33)
M
2
HexagonBolt1/4-20×3/5
G
2
HexNut1/4-20

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTSDIAGRAM
HOPPERBURNERASSEMBLY

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BODY FRAME ASSEMBLY
1.ASSEMBLINGOFBOTTOMBASE
1.TurnthePlatform (42)upsidedown.Installthewheels(withoutbrake)(47)inthescrew
holes.Tightenwithwrench. Note:The2wheels(withoutbrake)(47)shouldbeinstalled on
thesidenearthemagnetbase.Andthe2wheel(withbrake)(46)shouldbeinstalledonthe
otherside.
2.AssembletheMagnetFixingPlate(38)tothePlatform(42).

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2.MOUNTING THE BODY FRAME
1.SecureLeftPlate(34)onthePlatform(42)withBolt(A).
2.Secure Right Plate (45) on the Platform (42) with Bolt (A).
3.Secure Back Board (41) on the Platform (42) with Bolt (A) and link with Left Plate (34) and
RightPlate(45).
4.LocatetheBeam(39)betweenLeftPlate(34)andRightPlate(45)withBolt(A).

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3.ASSEMBLING OF HOPPER
1.Insert Hopper Top Assembly (48) into Hopper Bottom Assembly (50), align the holes.
Make sure hopper opens to the front (control side). Insert the Bolts (C) through the holes in
the Hopper and Hexagon Nuts (D), then open the Hopper Lid and tighten it from inside. The
four sides are installed in the same way.
2.Insert Bolt (A) through the Hopper Handle (49) and into the Hopper.
4.POSITIONING THE CHAMBER ON THE BODY FRAME
1.Remove the two Protection Bar under the Grill Chamber (1) with screwdriver.
2.Remove Bolts (A) from the Grill Chamber (1). Lift up the Grill Chamber (1) on the Body
Frame. Make sure that the Grill Chamber (1) is between the left and right plate of the Frame.
Align the Chamber holes with the plate holes and secure with Bolt (A).

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5.MOUNTING THE HOPPER TO THE CHAMBER
1.Open the Lid, insert the Hopper into the Chamber, then using the Bolts (E) and Gaskets (F)
install it in sequence from inside. Note: the upper pair of Bolts and Gaskets need to be
threaded through the Grease Drain Pan Support (51).
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.ATTACHING THE SMOKE STACK AND CHIMNEY CAP
1.Align the holes in the Smoke Stack (15) with holes in the Smoke Stack Gasket (14), which
fits between the right end of the Grill and the Smoke Stack Gasket (14). Insert the Hexagon
Bolts (B) through the holes in the Smoke Stack (15) and the Smoke Stack Gasket (14).
2.Place a Gasket (F) on each Bolt (B) and secure with Hexagon Nut (G).
3.Install the Chimney Cap (16) to Smoke Stack (15).Note that the Chimney Cap (16) is
vertical and then tighten.

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7.POSITIONING THE DOOR
1.Align the holes in the Left Door (36) with the holes in the Handle (43). Place a Gasket (F)
on each Hexagon Bolt (B) and tighten with Wrench. Repeat the former step to assemble the
Right Door (44).
2.Take the Left Door (36) with handle assembled. First insert the Bottom Pivot into the small
hole on Platform (42).Then pull down the pivot until the upper end is aligned with top edge of
the door. Then align the pivot with the upper hole and pull up the pivot to secure the door.
3.Repeat Step 1 to secure the Right Door (44). Make a proper adjustment until the doors can
be firmly closed.

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8.POSITIONING THE HEAT BAFFLE
Position The Heat Baffle (4) on the locating brackets which are on the inside walls of
the Grill. The notched legs should be facing downward.
9.ATTACHING SIDE SHELF
1.Use two Bolts (A) to install the Side Shelf (11) from the inside of the Grill
Chamber(1).
2.Insert the Step Screws (H) into the Side Shelf (11).
3.Use two Bolts (A) to install the Side Shelf (11) from the outside of the Grill Chamber
(1).

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11.ATTACHING THE CHAMBER DOOR HANDLE
1.Penetrate Hexagon Bolt (M) through Gasket (F) , Lid,Lid guide(59) and directly into
the Lid Handle (2) and tighten. Do not screw too tightly.
2.Use Bolt(J) to insert through Botter Opener(62) into the Side Shelf(11).
10.POSITIONING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN
Position The Grease Drain Pan (9) over the Firepot. The notched legs of the Grease Drain
Pan should be facing downward to fit onto the locating brackets so that the grease can flow
into the Grease Drain Tube.

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12.POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL AND WARMING RACK
PositionthePorcelain Grills(7) insidethecooking areaandlocate theWarmingRack(6)(5)
onthe racksupportinsidethechamber.
13.POSITIONING THE ASH TRAY
1.Install the Ash Tray Handle (13) on the Ash Tray (12) with Bolts (A) and Nuts (I).
2.Insert the Ash Tray (12) into the Grill Chamber (1).
3.Use Bolt(J) to insert through Winding Handle(60) into the Hopper Bottom
Assembly(50).

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14.HANG ON THE GREASE BUCKET
Locate the GreaseDrainTubewhichisontherightsideofthe chamber, thenhang
theGrease Bucket(10)onthehook.
WIFI Antenna
The grill comes with WIFI antenna that is packed neatly together with the
power cable underneath the hopper.
The long lead and magnetic base make it convenient to find the best location
for the antenna.
A good location is underneath the hopper, but if the signal is not strong
enough, try the top of the hopper lid, or higher up on a nearby wall.
Do not place the antenna on any hot parts of the grill as the base and lead
may be damaged.

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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 abovetheFirepot to confirm the fan is blowingair through the Firepot.
The hotrod will heat upand youshould be ableto sensethe 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(550F),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.
Now,you can turn the Temperature Dial to any cooking setting desired.