Cookshack FEC500 User Manual

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Cookshack, Inc.

Operator’s Manual

Model FEC500
Fast Eddy’s Oven

Version 06.2

Serial No:

Fast Eddy’s Model FEC500 1 Ver. 06.2

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Dear Cookshack Customer:

Your Model FEC500 FAST EDDY’S BARBEQUE OVEN by Cookshack will produce great barbecue and
smoked foods. It is easy to operate, clean, and maintain. Use this Operator's Manual to familiarize yourself with
the smoker and its operation. If you have a question or problem not covered in the book, call us at

1.800.423.0698 Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm or e-mail us at [e-mail]. You can also join
the Cookshack Barbecue Forum on our website at www.cookshack.com which has high participation by both
Cookshack customers and staff. You must observe safe operating practices when using the smoker. Cookshack,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for results of careless and dangerous operation of Cookshack smokers or other
products. All warranties are null and void if the practices described in the Operator's Manual are not observed.

Read the following instructions thoroughly and completely before using your smoker!! Observe the instructions
carefully. Be certain that you understand completely how it functions before attempting to operate it.

This smoker oven is intended for use as a food smoker. It is not intended for any use not specifically described
in this manual. Misuse of this smoker can result in serious injury and a fire hazard.

With these cautions in mind, enjoy your smoker and the delicious foods it will produce.

Sincerely,

The Folks at Cookshack

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fast Eddy’s Smoker Oven
Model FEC500
Version 06.2

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................... 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................... 4

EXHAUST SYSTEMS......................................................................................................... 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................... 6

IQ4 CONTROLLER OPERATIONS.................................................................................... 6

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 6

LOADING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................... 7

CAPACITY.......................................................................................................................... 7

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES ............................................................................................. 7

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................ 7

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 8

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................. 8

APPENDICES

A. Two Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................................ 9

B. Warranty Procedures.................................................................................................. 10

C. National Service Policy.............................................................................................. 11

D. Electrical Wiring Diagram ......................................................................................... 12

E. Oven Diagram............................................................................................................ 13

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FAST EDDY’S BARBEQUE OVENS

MODEL FEC500

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• This unit must be electrically grounded in accordance to your local codes, or with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.

• Keep the oven free from combustible materials. A good rule of thumb is to allow an 18” clearance
space around gear motor access panel and the fire box door opening.

• Never store or use gasoline or other flammable material in the vicinity of this oven or use to ignite fuel
for this oven.

• Whenever working on, or servicing this unit ALWAYS disconnect the power.

• This oven is equipped with a 3 prong plug for your protection from a shock hazard. Always plug this

unit directly into a properly grounded 3 prong receptacle.

• WARNING! Exterior surfaces may be hot!

• Make sure all personnel are instructed on the proper use of the oven.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Stationary installation should be on a level surface that can support a minimum weight of 2000 pounds.

• Visually inspect the cooking racks and carousel to ensure proper position prior to turning on the oven

after it has been transported.

• Ventilating air must not be obstructed from reaching the barbecue oven.

• Adequate make-up air and ventilation are required for the proper operation of burner and cooling of

motors.

• This unit must be properly vented and in an area where there is sufficient fresh air to prevent a
concentration of carbon monoxide from occurring.

• Chimneys are 5 inches in diameter and are required to extend 3 feet above the highest point where they
pass through the roof and at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet. A rain cap
must be utilized on a chimney exhaust. A 4 foot flue extension is required for all units used outdoors.
Your flue extension rests inside the flue collar.

• Flues should be inspected and cleaned every 30 days.

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