Southern Pride BBR 79-1 Installation Manual

Wood Burning BBQ Pits & Smokers

MODEL BBR 79-1

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

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

Diagram of Controls & Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

Wiring Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Items to check before firing burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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

Venting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

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

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SAFETY INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS . . .

1. Open windows.

2. Do not touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flames.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

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 mechanic 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. W ARNING : IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW DAILY CLEANING

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

11. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR REFERENCE.

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BBR 79-1

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. OPTIONAL 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 Burner and Red Indicator Lamp.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. OPTIONAL 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 Meat
Loading Door is open.

12. 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.

13. THERMOMETER (Optional) - Shows at a glance the temperature inside the oven.

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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 re-

move the 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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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

CORRECT INCORRECT
Load meat on bottom rack first. May cause food to tip and meat to fall.
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 1-2 logs, that are 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.

Correct way to load wood. Use 1-2

hardwood logs, 4-6 inches in diameter,

12-15 inches long.

Use Ash Scraper to aid in the removal
of ashes.

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5. Be sure Firebox Door and Meat Loading Door Latches are secured in the closed position.

6. Set the Thermostat to the desired temperature setting.

7. Turn the Main Power Switch to the ON position. The wood will be ignited and cooking
temperature will be maintained automatically. (The red lamp on the Main Power Switch
indicates when the switch is ON.)

8. To check or unload meat on units with optional Smoke Extractor Switch, turn
Smoke Extractor Switch to the ON position. (The blue lamp on the Smoke Extractor
Switch indicates when the switch is ON.), Wait 20 seconds prior to opening the
Meat Loading Doors.

CAUTION: ON OVENS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD CONTROLS

BE SURE THAT THE SMOKE EXTRACTOR SWITCH IS OFF

DURING THE COOKING PROCESS.

9. When the meat is cooked, on Digital Control Models, press and hold the Start / Stop Button
until Idle appears in the LED. On ovens with standard controls, turn the Main Power Switch
to the OFF position. On models with optional Smoke Extractor, with Digital Controls, press
the Down Button to activate the Smoke Extractor. On units with Standard Controls,turn the
Smoke Extractor Switch to the ON position to activate the Smoke Extractor, and wait 20
seconds before opening the meat doors. To unload racks on ovens with Digital Controls,
press the Up Button to advance the Rotisserie. On ovens with Standard Controls, depress the
Rotisserie Advance Button until the racks advance to an unloading position.

10. After each cooking, remove the remaining wood and hot coals from Firebox, then open
Drain Valve and drain grease while the pit is still warm.

CAUTION: BE SURE MEAT LOADING DOORS AND FIREBOX

DOOR ARE SECURED IN THE CLOSED POSITION IMMEDIATELY

FOLLOWING A COOKING AND DURING NON-USE PERIODS.

W ARNING: DO NOT OPEN DRAIN

VALVE WHILE PIT

IS STILL IN OPERATION OR

WHILE BURNING WOOD AND HOT

COALS ARE STILL IN FIREBOX.

IMPORTANT

The Gas Burner is equipped with an automatic ignition system. To Ignite; on ovens
equipped with Digital Controls, press the Start / Stop Button one time to start a menu. On
ovens with Standard Controls, turn the Main Power Switch to the ON position and set
Thermostat to desired temperature. To shut the Burner OFF; on ovens with Digital Controls,
press and hold the Start Stop Button until Idle is displayed in the LED. On standard control
ovens, turn the Main Power Switch to the OFF position.

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