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- Page 1 Z Grills 7002B Wood Pellet Smoker Grill Owner Manual www.zgrills.com.au This owner manual edition is for Z Grills 7002B (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-7002B V2 Bottom Grill Rack 488 x 660 mm (0.322m Top Grill Rack 175 x 700 mm (0.122m Grease Tray Type Vented holes for BBQ plate searing Total Grilling Area 0.45 m (700 square inches) -
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 Bottom Assembly Chimney Gasket Hopper Feed Chute Grill Drum Grill Lid Grease Bucket Grill Temperature Sensor Grill Base Fire Pot Heat Baffle Grill Lid Handle Grease Tray Grill Lid Bottom Grilling Rack (Right) Chimney Cap Bottom Grilling Rack (Left) Chimney Stack Top Grilling 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 - LEGS & DRUM STEP 4 - GRILL LID P (spring) M (flat) TIP: Screws and washers are already on the drum, not in the tool & fastener kit. STEP 2 - LEGS & BASE Hold the lid firmly against the drum ensuring left and right sides are evenly aligned, then tighten the screws.
- Page 12 STEP 6 - HOPPER & DRUM Tuck Cable Bundle Connect Sensor Down Here Cable First TIPS: 1. Remove the Bolts and Washers from the hopper. Use them to attach the Hopper to the Drum. Washer 2. Connect the Temperature Sensor Cable BEFORE positioning the Hopper into the Grill Drum.
- Page 13 STEP 9 - CHIMNEY STACK Screw on Cap Fibre Gasket TIP: Screw down the chimney cap until nut makes contact with rail. Do not fully close chimney cap, a 5 to 10mm gap should remain. STEP 10 - HEAT BAFFLE TIPS: Always position the heat baffle over the fire-pot...
- Page 14 STEP 11 - GREASE TRAY TIPS: Cover the whole grease tray with heavy duty aluminium foil for normal use. Replace foil as required. When using a cast iron BBQ plate for searing, do not foil over the air vents. This will allow heat to pass through the vents to achieve high BBQ plate temperatures.
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Page 15: Wiring Diagram
Part Name Grill Temperature Sensor ZG-700-TSENSOR Controller Board ZG-CONT Fire-pot Fan ZG-FPFAN Ignition Rod ZG-IROD Auger Shaft ZG-700-AUGER Auger Motor ZG-AMOTOR-2.0 Heat Baffle ZG-7002B-HBAFF Great Tray with Heat Vent Holes ZG-700-GTRAY-H Small Top Grill Rack ZG-700-SGRACK Main Twin Grill Rack ZG-700-TWIN-MGRACK... -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18 Shut Down then SMOKE to startup as normal. High Temperature Searing This Z Grills 7002B (V2, late 2021) features a vented grease tray that allows for high temperature searing on the left hand side of the grill.
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Page 19: 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 20 • 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 21 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 22: 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 23: 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 24 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.