Grilla Grills Chimp CH-400-A Operator's Manual

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Ch-400-A

Operation

Operators
Manual

Manual

Wood
PELLET Grill

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY NOTICE: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!

WARNING: Electric shock can kill or result in serious injury. Precautions should

always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.

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OUR
STORY

True story: Two men on a fishing trip, chowin’ down at camp on a plate of ribs. One looks over
at the grill (he’s the industrial designer) and says, “Why do all those grills look the same, big ole
barrel cut in half?” The other, a metalsmith by trade, answers, “Because we haven’t built one.”
That’s when the lightbulb went off. Why not design and build a smoker-grill that stands apart,
literally, from the crowd? Hundreds of design hours later, the Grilla was born.

Fast forward a few successful years: same two guys, same idea. Only this time, bring a rock­solid, proven smoker-grill to the market using the same streamlined business model that
delivers savings to the consumer. Design the grill to efficiently feed you and your friends or
the entire neighborhood. Make it easy to use and good looking. Hundreds of design hours
later, the Chimp was born.

Just like a silverback is the proven and respected leader in a family of mountain gorillas, so
too is Chimp the patriarch of the Grilla family of smoker-grills. No confusing Chimp with any of
these flimsy me-too grills. Been there, done that.

All Grilla products, including pellets, sauces and accessories, are available direct to the hungry
consumer. No fat in this business model, just pure value meal after delicious meal. Not bad for
two fishing buddies. Enjoy!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Safety Information

About Your New Chimp

Assembly

OPERATION

Chimp 101: How to Operate Your Chimp

Getting Started

Operating Your Chimp

Controller Operation

Maintenance and Care

Approved Fuel: Food Grade Wood Pellets

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Parts Diagram

Troubleshooting and FAQ

Limited Warranty Information

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS OPERATIONAL MANUAL

IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chimp grill! Used and cared for properly, this grill will give you years

of enjoyment and trouble-free operation. Before assembling and using your new grill, please review the

information in this manual thoroughly. In it, you’ll find many useful tips to help maximize your Silverbac’s

long list of benefits and features.

Your Chimp is much more than just a traditional grill. In fact, you can cook almost anything on this grill.

Try pizza, marinated vegetables, casseroles, or bread — or, stick to the basics like steaks, roasts, hams, pork

chops or tenderloins, wild game, and poultry.

Using advanced technology, the unit adjusts the rate at which pellets are introduced into the fire pot in

order to keep the temperature consistent and predictable. Because of this, the Chimp is the easiest and most

convenient way to grill, cook, bake, slow smoke and roast food while also adding flavors that can only be

generated by a wood fire. Set your grill’s temperature and let it do the rest.

Thank you for choosing a Chimp Grill!

It’s important that you read all of the safety information in this manual before operating your new Chimp grill.

• The unit is for outdoor use only. Never use the

Chimp in an enclosed area.

• For safe assembly, use at least two people to

unpack and assemble the grill.

• Keep young children and pets away from the grill

while it’s in use.

• Always use heat-resistant hand wear when

touching or handling the grill while it’s in use.

• Keep the grill at least two feet away from any

combustible surface.

• Never use  ammable liquids such as gasoline,

charcoal lighter  uid, kerosene, or similar liquids to

start or freshen the  re in your grill. Keep all such

liquids well away from the unit while it is in use.

• Clean the grill on a regular basis. Clean the

unit’s drip tray and ensure that the grease drain

is able to function properly (i.e., not on an uphill

slope on a deck or patio). Should a grease fire

occur, turn the grill off, unplug it, and then close

the lid until the fire extinguishes.

• Never place flammable items in the grill’s

storage area.

• Install the service access panels (under the

grill’s pre-installed shelf and on the rear) before

plugging the unit in. Always keep the unit’s

shelf-side louvers clear of any obstructions.

• Never put your hand in the pellet hopper or

attempt to service any part of your Chimp while

the unit is plugged in.

• Check your Chimp for  re pot obstructions

occasionally. This will help maintain proper air ow.

• Position your grill on level ground. The grill

should be kept as level as possible so that the

grease flows into the trough and out into the can

and also to ensure that the sensor reads grease

catch evenly, as hot air displaced to one side or

the other will cause irregular operation.

• Never move the unit while it is hot and/or in

operation. Make sure the fire is completely

out and that the grill is completely cold before

being transported.

• Never move the Chimp when the pellet hopper is

full. The unit can be become top-heavy and may

tip over if moved.

• Clean temperature sensor occasionaly to ensure

proper temperature readput.

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About your new Chimp

Your Chimp grill is state-of-the-art and built with

many innovative features, including:

• Alpha Smoke Controller

• Automatic lighting feature

• 180°F to 500°F in 5-degree increments

Exterior

• High-temperature durable textured powder coat.

• 15-pound hopper capacity.

Interior

• 340- sq. in. area in the lower rack.and 121-sq. in.

area in the upper rack. Grill grates made from

.19-inch stainless steel rod.

Construction Features

• Seams are welded, powder coated, and caulked

for triple redundant weather protection.

• Modular construction allows for individual

component replacement. Component access

panels for easy repairs.

Carton Contents

During shipping, some movement of parts and

components may have taken place. Visually inspect

all of the contents before assembling and inspect

the entire grill once you remove it from the shipping

carton. Be cautious of any sharp surfaces and use

gloves during assembly. Never plug the grill in until

it’s completely assembled and ready to use.

• 1– pre-assembled grill body

• 2– stainless steel cooking grates

• 1– flame deflector

• 1– drip pan

• 1– drip grease can holder

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Assembly

When Installing, mounting slots
should be toward the top.

FIG 1 FIG 2

STEP 1 - Using the 2 longer 1/4" philips head screws supplied, and the aluminum spacer mount the smoke

deflector and lid handle to the stainless steel lid.

FIG 1 FIG 2

STEP 1 - Use the 4 shorter 1/4" philips head screws circled in FIG 1 to mount the hopper handle, Seen in FIG 2.

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