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- Page 1 Z Grills 450A Wood Pellet Smoker Grill Owner Manual www.zgrills.com.au This owner manual edition is for Z Grills 450A (V2 late 2021)
- Page 2 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. The grill may be used in an open air deck or balcony as long as SAFE DISTANCE guidelines are met and smoke is able to freely vent from the ceiling/roof area.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Quick Reference Guide 2. Technical Specifications 3. Food Minimum Cooked Temperatures 4. Cleaning the Grill 5. Controller Operation 6. Error Codes 7. Main Grill Components 8. Unpacking & Assembly Instructions 9. Wiring Diagram 10. Spare Parts List 11. Initial Startup Instructions 12. -
Page 4: Quick Reference Guide
1. 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. See section 11 for details. 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. -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
2. Technical Specifications Grill Model ZPG-450A V2 Bottom Grill Rack 390 x 550 mm (0.214m Top 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 Normal Power Usage 25 ~ 50W after 5 min startup period... -
Page 6: Cleaning The Grill
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. •... -
Page 7: Controller Operation
5. Controller Operation The controller monitors the temperature sensor inside the grill and turns on/off the auger motor to deliver wood pellets into the fire-pot as well as managing the fan speed. The grill internal temperature and two food temperature probes can be monitored on the controller LCD display. -
Page 8: Error Codes
6. Error Codes Error codes will be displayed on the controller LCD screen. All grill operation will cease when there is an Error, so the problem must be solved before the grill can operate normally again. Check section 14 Troubleshooting for more detailed information, or scan the QR code beside the error to visit our help page online for a more detailed explanation. -
Page 9: Main Grill Components
7. Main Grill Components Hopper Assembly Legs Wheels Fire Pot Grill Temperature Sensor Right Leg Base Grill Lid Handle Foot Pad Left Leg Base Grill Lid Grill Drum Heat Baffle Chimney Gasket Grease Tray Chimney Cap Front Shelf Chimney Stack Front Shelf Bracket Side Shelf Small Grill Rack... -
Page 10: Unpacking & Assembly Instructions
8. Unpacking & Assembly Instructions The boxes and some of the components are heavy. Two 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. - Page 11 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...
- Page 12 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...
- Page 13 STEP 10 - SIDE HANDLE STEP 11 - SIDE SHELF Fasteners: 2 x B Fasteners: 4 x B...
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Page 14: Wiring Diagram
9. Wiring Diagram Electrical Connections Component TEMPERATURE SENSOR AUGER MOTOR & COOLING FAN (25 WATT) FIRE POT FAN (25 WATT) IGNITION ROD (200 WATT) 240V AC 50Hz RATED INPUT 10. Spare Parts List If a component is damaged, lost or just worn out through normal use, spares are available. -
Page 15: Initial Startup Instructions
11. Initial Startup Instructions Follow the initial startup process before first use, and each time after the grill runs out of wood pellets. Remove grill racks, grease tray and heat baffle from the grill. Open the pellet hopper and grill lids and check to ensure there are no foreign objects in the hopper or auger. -
Page 16: Normal Operation
13. Normal Operation How It Works The controller monitors the grill temperature and intermittently runs the auger motor to deliver wood pellets into the fire-pot. The frequency and duration of the auger motor operation depends on how far above or below the temperature setting the grill currently is. The fan speed is also adjusted up and down to help maintain the desired temperature. - Page 17 Changing from High to Low Temperature Setting If the grill has been operating at a high temperature and is then set to a lower temperature, the grill will take a long time to cool down as fire in the fire-pot will keep producing heat. Open the lid to release heat until the displayed temperature drops close to the lower set temperature, then shut the lid and continue cooking.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
• Check the auger motor and fan for any discolouration or heat damage. If they look ok the problem is most likely the ignition rod. • Contact Z Grills customer service to get replacement ignition rod. No fan or auger operating noises. - Page 19 • Check the sensor plug located between the grill drum and hopper. • Check the sensor connection into the back of the controller (with the grill power unplugged) FAULTY GRILL • If still getting HEr contact Z Grills customer support for a TEMPERATURE replacement temperature sensor. SENSOR •...
- Page 20 Problem Reason Investigation/Solution • After turning to Smoke for startup, don’t shut the lid until lots of smoke is released and the fire has burnt for a few minutes. Temperature rises • Shutting the lid too early results in the large initial quantity of too high (above pellets releasing lots of heat which easily overshoots lower temperature...
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Page 21: Grill Repair Instructions
Do not complete any repair work yourself unless suitably experienced and confident to do so. • Refer to the table below for estimated time, difficulty, parts and tools required. • How to repair videos are available on the Z Grills Australia website. Component Time Difficulty Spare Parts Tools Required ✓... -
Page 22: Limited Product Warranty
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. - Page 23 Or go to: Registration is only required if you did NOT purchase from the Z Grills website. By registering, you will receive useful tips on how to use your grill and we will have your information on file should you ever need any support.