Summary of Contents for Z GRILLS Feed Life ZPG-700E Series
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Z Grills ZPG-700E Wood Pellet Smoker Grill Owner Manual For ZPG-450A model V1 & V2 www.zgrills.com.au...
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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. • 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. •...
NEW GRILL BURN IN • It is important to complete a 45 minute HIGH temperature BURN IN before cooking any food on a new Z Grills. NORMAL STARTUP PROCEDURE • Turn the power ON and set the controller to SMOKE.
3. Technical Specifications Grill Model ZPG-450A Main Grill Rack 390 x 550 mm (0.214m Small Grill Rack 150 x 560 mm (0.084m Total Grilling Area 0.298 m (462 square inches) Power Supply 240VAC 50Hz Max Power Usage 300W Hopper Capacity 7 kg Assembled Dimensions 1150 wide x 710 deep x 1250 mm tall 4.
5. 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. •...
6. 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 or opening the lid.
8. 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...
9. Unpacking & Assembly Instructions The box and some of the components are heavy. 2 people are required to safely complete the assembly process. Unpacking • Do not place painted metal components directly on bricks or concrete as it may scratch the paint.
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STEP 1 - FRONT (FEET) LEGS STEP 2 - REAR (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 M 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 B 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 10. Wiring Diagram Electrical Wire Colours Component TERMINAL BLOCK | GREY, GREY TEMPERATURE SENSOR RED, WHITE | BLACK, BLACK AUGER MOTOR & COOLING FAN (25 WATT) ORANGE, WHITE | ORANGE, ORANGE...
11. Spare Parts List If a component is damaged, lost or just worn out through normal use, spares may be available. Please refer to the chart below for most common spare components. Contact support@zgrills.com.au to order spare parts. Component Description Part Name Grill Temperature Sensor ZG-450-TSENSOR...
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 How Many Pellets to Pour into the Hopper? 1. The Grill only uses as many Pellets from the Hopper as required to maintain the desired temperature and so WILL NOT use ALL the pellets in the Hopper each time the Grill operates.
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. Before ordering a replacement ignition rod, make sure the problem isn’t just an ash filled Fire-pot!
LEr Error Auger motor or control board. Note the Auger rotates very very slowly (~1.6RPM) Contact Z Grills Australia customer support for replacement parts. No smoke or fire With the Grease Tray and Heat Baffle removed, turn the Dial to SMOKE setting so pellets are fed into the Fire-pot.
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Problem Reason Investigation/Solution If the grill is operated with the lid open for an extended period of time the set temperature will not be reached and too many pellets may be delivered into the Fire-pot. Once the lid is shut the OPERATING WITH GRILL temperature can shoot up to very high levels (too many pellets HEr High Temperature...
✓ Wire snips or scissors ✓ Pliers * This is standard type of fuse widely available from electrical suppliers and retailers. Questions? • Send a product support request on our website. (BEST OPTION) • Contact Z Grills Australia customer support at support@zgrills.com.au...
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.