Southern Pride BBR-700 Installation Manual

Wood Burning BBQ Pits & Smokers

Models BBR-700 Series

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Distributing, L.L.C.

5003 Meadowland Parkway - Marion, Illinois 62959-5892

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CONGRATULATIONS

In selecting Southern Pride, you have chosen the finest, most advanced

and most fully automatic wood burning barbecue pit available.

With us, “ It’s Simply, a Matter of Pride”.

Please read this Instruction Manual carefully prior to installation and operation

of your Southern Pride pit. Proper installation, operation, cleaning, and maintenance

are essential for your satisfaction and safe operation.

KEEP THIS MANNUAL FOR REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Diagram of Controls & Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Electrical Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Burner Specification & Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Venting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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SAFETY INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Open windows.

2. Do not touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flames.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

IF YOU SMELL GAS . . .

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCES.

1. The pit area MUST be kept clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.

2. The flow of combustion and ventilating air MUST NOT be obstructed from reaching
the pit.

3. The frame of the unit MUST be electrically grounded at all times. See “Electrical
Instructions”.

4. Caution should be used when opening and closing the Firebox Door. The door is HOT
during operation.

5. DO NOT remove service compartment access panels when unit is in operation or leave
off during operation.

6. Gas burners require the services of an experienced Service Technician for proper setting
and adjustment. If the burner does not appear to be operating properly, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE BURNER YOURSELF, but call in a competent
serviceman or contact Southern Pride.

7. DO NOT allow unqualified personnel to perform service work or adjustments on
this unit. To do so will VOID WARRANTY and could result in a hazardous condition.

8. Be sure any new employees, who might operate the unit, are instructed on operation and
safety information prior to operating the unit.

9. Caution: Ashes removed from the Firebox should be stored in a non-combustible
container with a sealed lid only. Store ashes in a well ventilated area. FUMES COULD

BE HAZARDOUS.

10. WA RN I NG : IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW DAILY CLEANING

INSTRUCTIONS. BUILDUP OF GREASE OR SOLIDS INSIDE THE PIT COULD
RESULTIN A FIRE HAZARD.

11. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR REFERENCE.

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CAUTION

This pit is designed to operate on a controlled air intake system in order to
control the combustion of the wood in the firebox.

DO NOT OPERATE PIT UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. DO NOT operate pit unless the Firebox Door and Meat Loading Door Latches are

secured in the closed position.

2. DO NOT leave Firebox Door or Meat Loading Door open while pit is unattended.

3. DO NOT use aluminum foil or any other protective material on inner liner surfaces
or food racks of pit.

4. DO NOT open Drain Valve while pit is in operation.

5. DO NOT operate pit unless daily cleaning procedures have been performed to re­move buildup of solids inside the pit.

6. DO NOT operate pit unless operator has been thoroughly trained on operation,
safety and cleaning procedures.

WARNING

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN A

FIRE HAZARD

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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

1 . CONTROL THERMOSTAT - Adjustable temperature setting (100-325° F) with OFF position.

Maintains desired Pit temperature by controlling the Gas Burner.

2. MAIN POWER SWITCH - Activates the Rotisserie, Convection Fan, Thermostat, and Red
Indicator Lamp. (The Red Indicator Lamp on the Main Power Switch indicates when the switch
is ON.)

3. ROTISSERIE ADVANCE SWITCH - Momentarily activates Rotisserie to advance the food
racks for loading and unloading when the Meat Door is open, or the Main Power switch is OFF.

4. SMOKE EXTRACTOR SWITCH - Activates Smoke Extractor Damper, Exhaust
Fan, and Blue Indicator Lamp. (The Blue Indicator Lamp on the Smoke Extractor Switch indicates
when the switch is ON.) At the same time it de-activates the Burner and Red Indicator Lamp.

5. CIRCUIT BREAKER - Provides protection for the Rotisserie Drive Motor.

6. DIAL THERMOMETER - Shows at a glance the temperature inside the Oven

7. MEAT LOADING DOORS - For access to Racks and Pit interior.

8. MEAT LOADING DOOR LATCHES - Latches apply positive pressure and seal doors.

9. FIREBOX DOOR - Provides access for loading wood in the Firebox Chamber.

10. CABINET LEGS - Provide adjustment for leveling of the unit.

11. DRAIN VALVE - Is opened after each cooking to drain grease.

12. FLUE COLLAR - For connection of 6” Flue.

13. SMOKE EXTRACTOR DAMPER - Closes to hold smoke inside pit while

cooking, and opens for Exhaust Fan to remove smoke when Smoke Extractor Switch is ON or
when the Meat Loading Doors are Open.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Load meat on the food racks. Always load bottom rack first and distribute the weight evenly on
all five sets of food racks. DO NOT LET THE MEAT EXTEND BEYOND OR HANG

OVER THE EDGE OF THE RACKS.

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Load meat on bottom rack first. Ma
This could cause the Rotisserie to jam.

2. To advance the racks with the Meat Doors open, depress the Rotisserie Advance Button until
the racks advance to the next position.

3. After the meat is loaded, depress the Rotisserie Advance Button and allow the rotisserie to
make one complete revolution. Check meat clearances to cabinet and all racks. If necessary,
reposition meat on racks for maximum clearances.

4. Put a small amount of wood in the Firebox. Use 2-3 logs, 4-6 inches in diameter, 12-15 inches
long. Use green or slightly seasoned hardwoods only.

CAUTION

DO NOT USE DRY WOOD OR KINDLING. DO NOT OVERLOAD FIREBOX.
TOO MUCH WOOD CAN CAUSE OVER-HEATING OF THE PIT.

COALS AND ASHES FROM PREVIOUS COOKING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE
LOADING WOOD. DO NOT ALLOW ASHES IN OR NEAR THE BURNER OPENING.
KEEP ALL LOGS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE BURNER.

cause food to tip and meat to fall.

Correct way to load wood. Use 2-3

hardwood logs, 4-6 inches in diameter,

Use Ash Scraper to aid in the removal
of ashes.

12-15 inches long.

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