Southern Pride XLR-1000-SL Installation Manual

XLR SERIES

XLR-600-SL, XLR-1000-SL, XLR-1400-SL, XLR-1600-4

Wood Burning BBQ Pits & Smokers

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Distributing, L.L.C.

5003 Meadowland Parkway - Marion, Illinois 62959-5892

PHONE: [phone] - FAX: [phone] - SALES: 800-851-8180

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Instructions Manual Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6

Operating Instructions Digital Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 8

Cold Weather Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Electrical Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Burner Specification & Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Venting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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
RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.

11. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR REFERENCE.

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SOUTHERN PRIDE’S

XLR-SERIES BBQ OVENS

10

5

16

11

6

9

4

STANDARD CONTROLS

12

2

13

3

1

15

8

9

14

7

4

XLR Series

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

14. CONVECTION FAN - Provides air flow inside the Oven for even cooking.

15. BEARING COVER - Provides access for greasing Bearing.

16. 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

FOR MANUAL CONTROLS

1. Load meat on the 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 Red Rotisserie Advance Button
until the racks advance to the next position.

3. After the meat is loaded, depress the Red 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 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 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 or 3

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; press and hold
the Smoke Extractor Switch ON. (The blue lamp on the Smoke Extractor Switch indicates
when the switch is ON.), Wait 20 seconds prior to opening the Meat Loading Doors.

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,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, 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.

WA RN I NG : 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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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIGITAL CONTROLS

1. Load meat on the 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. Ma
This could cause the Rotisserie to jam.

2. To advance the racks with the Meat Doors open, PRESS the

up arrow button until the racks advance to the next position.

3. After the meat is loaded, 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.

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

cause food to tip and meat to fall.

To program a menu:

The menu consists of a cook temperature, cook time, and a choice of having the control advance
to a hold mode after the cook time has elapsed or end the menu when the cook time has elapsed.

6. Control must be in the “IDLE “ mode, if the control is “OFF” a press of any button will
bring the control back to “IDLE”.

7. PRESS the cook temp button, (tEnP 1 will appear in the LED display):
PRESS the up/down buttons to obtain the desired cook temperature.

8. PRESS the cook time button, (tinE 1 will appear in the LED display):
PRESS the up/down buttons to obtain the desired cook time.

9. PRESS the hold temp button, (HtEnp will appear in the LED display): PRESS the up/down
buttons to obtain the desired hold temp, if a hold temp is not desired: PRESS the down button
until “OFF” is displayed in the LED.

10. Programming the menu is complete: To start the menu , PRESS the start/stop button one
time. The control will begin the menu.

11. To pause the menu PRESS the start/stop button one time, to resume the menu, PRESS the
start/stop button again.

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