MODELS SPK-280, SPK-500 & SPK-700
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
472 South Mill Street, Alamo TN 38001 PHONE: 618-997-9348 - FAX: 618-993-5960
SALES: 800-851-8180 - http://www.southern-pride.com - sales@sopride.com SERVICE: 800-437-2679 - SERVICE FAX: 618-993-0378 - parts&service@sopride.com
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
Cold Weather Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electrical Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Burner Specification & Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Gas Piping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Venting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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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.WARNING : IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW DAILY CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS. GREASE OR SOLIDS BUILDUP INSIDE THE PIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
11.KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR REFERENCE.
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SPK-700, SPK-500, & SPK-280
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
1.CV CONTROL THERMOSTAT - Adjustable temperature setting (140-325° F) with OFF position. Maintains desired Pit temperature by controlling the Gas Burner. It also displays the actual temperature inside the oven during the cook cycle.
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 the 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 seals doors.
7.FIREBOX DOOR - Provides access for loading of wood in the Firebox Chamber.
8.CABINET LEGS - Provides 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 Doors are 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.CONVECTION FAN - Provides air flow inside the Oven for even cooking.
14.BEARING COVER - Provides access for Bearing.
15.DIGITAL CONTROL (Optional) - Provides precise control of the oven and adds special features, such as a Hold Mode, Automatic Cool Down prior to advancing into the Hold Mode and an Audible Alarm that sounds when the Cook Cycle is complete or when the control advances to the Hold Mode.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Load meat on the 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. |
May cause food to tip and meat to fall. |
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This could cause the Rotisserie to jam. |
2.To advance the racks with the Meat Doors open, depress the Red Rotisserie Advance Button (On digital controls, press the UP arrow button) until the racks advance to the next position.
3.After the meat is loaded, depress the Red Rotisserie Advance Button (On digital controls press the UP arrow 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 on the Model 280, 2-3 logs on the Models 500 & 700, 4-6 inches in diameter, 12-15 inches long. Use green or slightly seasoned hardwoods, fruitwoods, or charcoal.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE DRY WOOD OR KINDLING.
DO NOT OVERLOAD FIREBOX. TOO MUCH WOOD CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING 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.
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Correct way to load wood. Use 1, 2 or 3 hard-wood logs, 4-6 inches in diameter, 12-15 inches long.
Use Ash Scraper to aid in the removal of ashes.
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. (Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the oven temperature.
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.)
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8.To check or unload meat, on units with optional Smoke Extractor Switch; depress and hold the Smoke Extractor Switch to turn it ON (The blue lamp on the Smoke Extractor Switch indicates when the switch is ON), for 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, or 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, or on units with
standard controls, depress and hold the Smoke Extractor Switch to turn it ON (The blue lamp on the Smoke Extractor Switch indicates when the switch is ON), for 20 seconds prior to opening the Meat Loading Doors. To unload racks, on ovens with digital controls press
the up button to advance the rotisserie, or on an oven 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.
WARNING: 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, or 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 or on standard control ovens,turn the Main Power Switch to the OFF position.
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