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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER! • FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS: Never use or store flammable liquids near the grill, or use flammable liquids to light the grill. • OUTDOOR USE ONLY: Do not operate the grill indoors or in enclosed spaces as carbon-monoxide poisoning may occur. DANGER! •...
1. Operating Guidelines • For convenient and safe assembly, use at least two people to assemble the grill. • DO NOT use the grill in any enclosed area, it is for outdoor use only. • DO NOT use your grill outside on rainy days, it must not get wet. •...
2. Quick Reference Guide INITIAL STARTUP PROCEDURE • The Initial Startup Procedure must be completed before first use and each time after the grill runs out of wood pellets. NEW GRILL BURN IN • It is important to complete a 45 minute HIGH temperature BURN IN before cooking any food on a new Z Grill.
3. Food Minimum Temperature Chart • When cooking meat and fish use food probes to monitor the internal temperature. • Minimum temperatures must be reached to kill bacteria to ensure the meat is safe to eat, but can also indicate how well cooked it is. •...
4. Cleaning the Grill Clean the Grill after each use, as accumulation of grease, ash and soot can increase the risk of a grease fire and result in inefficient operation. Grease Tray, Drain & Bucket • Remove foil from the Grease Tray and wipe off any surface grease. •...
5. Controller Operation The Controller monitors the Temperature Sensor inside the Grill and turns on/off the Auger Motor and sets the Fire-pot Fan speed. It can take some time for temperatures to stabilise at the desired setting. Avoid frequently adjusting the temperature.
7. Main Grill Components Hopper Assembly Legs Wheels Fire Pot Grill Temperature Sensor Right Leg Base Grill Lid Handle Foot Pad Grill Lid Left Leg Base Grill Drum Heat Baffle Chimney Gasket Grease Tray Chimney Cap Front Shelf Chimney Stack Front Shelf Bracket Side Shelf Small Grill Rack...
8. Unpacking & Assembly Instructions The boxes and some of the components are heavy. 2 people are required to safely complete the assembly process. Unpacking • Use the packing cardboard as a base to place painted metal components to avoid scratching.
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STEP 1 - STAND LEGS STEP 2 - WHEEL LEGS Fasteners: 6 x B, 6 x E, 6 x J Fasteners: 6 x B, 6 x E, 6 x J, 2 x I, 2 x D STEP 3 - LEGS to DRUM STEP 4 - DRUM LID HANDLE Fasteners: 12 x B, 12 x E, 12 x J Fasteners: 2 x A, 2 x G...
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STEP 6 - CHIMNEY TO DRUM STEP 7 - FRONT SHELF BRACKETS Fasteners: 2 x A, 2 x G, 2 x H Fasteners: 6 x A STEP 8 - FRONT SHELF STEP 9 - HOPPER HANDLE Fasteners: 4 x C, 4 x D, 4 x E Fasteners: 2 x F TIP: Cover the Hopper opening...
STEP 10 - SIDE HANDLE STEP 11 - SIDE SHELF Fasteners: 2 x B Fasteners: 4 x B 9. Wiring Diagram Electrical Wire Colours Component TERMINAL BLOCK | GREY, GREY TEMPERATURE SENSOR RED, WHITE | RED, RED AUGER MOTOR & COOLING FAN (25 WATT) ORANGE, WHITE | ORANGE, ORANGE...
Small Grill Rack ZG-450-SGRACK Main Grill Rack ZG-450-MGRACK 11. Technical Specifications Grill Model ZPG-450A Main Grill Rack 390 x 550 mm Small Grill Rack 150 x 560 mm Total Grilling Area 0.294 m Power Supply 240VAC 50Hz Max Power Usage 300W...
12. Initial Startup Instructions Follow the initial startup process before first use and each time after the grill runs out of wood pellets. 1. Remove Grill Racks, Grease Tray and Heat Baffle from the Grill. 2. Open the Pellet Hopper Lid and check to ensure there are no foreign objects in the Hopper or Auger.
14. Normal Operation Startup Procedure 1. Open the Grill Lid 2. With the Controller Dial on Shut Down Cycle, switch the power ON 3. Turn the Dial to SMOKE position 4. Once you see smoke and hear the “roaring” sound of the fire close the Grill Lid 5.
If there is a problem with the operation of the Ignition Rod please order a replacement by contacting the Z Grills Australia team at www.zgrills.com.au It is possible to manually operate the grill without using the Ignition Rod, as outlined below: 1.
Auger motor or control board. No smoke or fire Contact Z Grills Australia customer support for replacement parts. With the Grease Tray and Heat Baffle removed, turn the Dial to SMOKE setting so pellets are fed into the Fire-pot. Watch for signs of smoke.
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Problem Reason Investigation/Solution If the temperature setting is switched directly from SMOKE to a high temperature, the fire pot can sometimes become too full, ErH High Temperature resulting in a high temperature error. FIRE POT TOO FULL OF Error on Controller Turn the grill OFF, then back ON, open the lid and set to SMOKE, PELLETS Display...
✓ Wire snips or scissors ✓ Pliers * This is standard type of fuse widely available from electrical suppliers and retailers. Questions? • Send a support request on our website. (BEST OPTION) • Contact Z Grills Australia customer support at support@zgrills.com.au...
Please refer to the section Grill Repair Instructions, for more information. Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Policy Z Grills Australia Pty Ltd (Z Grills) provides a 3 years parts warranty from the date of purchase by the original owner. This warranty applies to defects in all materials and workmanship.
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