User Manual - SpitJack P150 Whole Hog Rotisserie
06/21/10 (Note: for updates or to get another copy of this manual:
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Thank you for purchasing the SpitJack P150 Whole Hog Rotisserie. All of our products are designed
and constructed to give you years of reliable service if used properly and kept adequately maintained.
Please read over the material below before assembling or using the product. There are some
important
effectively.
notes, tips
1. List of Parts
2. Assembly and usage
3. Operation
4. Prepping
5. Rigging
6. The pit
7. Maintenance
8. Safety precautions
9. Hardware and motor specs
10. Limited warranty
11. Rigging a hog (illustrated)
List of parts
The P150 is packed in 3 separate boxes.
all the parts listed below are accounted for.
Box 1: Spit parts and hardware
1. Hardware package
a. Spit assembly hardware (6 bolts and 6 wing nuts)
b. 2 hex wrenches
2. Spit plate (1)
3A. Spit - section A (with bearing ring attached)
3B. Spit - section B (with connector pipe and bearing ring attached)
3C. 2 bearing rings (attached to the spit) with set screws
Box 2: Tripod stand parts and hardware
4. Tripod stands (2) and base pins (2)
5. Spit support B
6. Spit support A
7. Spit support pipes
Box 3: Motor and motor mount with hardware
8. Motor (with housing and power cord attached), motor mount (attached to motor)
a. Two spit support screws
b. Spit coupler parts with setscrew (attached to drive shaft)
For hardware specifications,
and safety cautions mixed in that will help you in using the P150 safely and
Please check that you have received all 3 boxes and that
see below.
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Accessories and other components
There are many
with the P150, they may be included in one of the boxes (but not pictured below) or come in a
separate package.
accessories that you can order separately for your P150. If you have ordered them
Rotisserie Assembly
The P150 requires some minor assembly before its first use. Before you begin the assembly
procedure, check to make sure you have all the parts, tools, and necessary hardware at hand.
Spit assembly procedure:
1. Slide spit section A into spit section B
2. Set the spit plate alongside the spit evenly at its center and adjust so that the 4 centered holes
in the plate match up with the hole in the spit.
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Note: the spit plate has changed (shorter now) since this picture was taken and there are
only 4 bolts needed for this assembly.
3. Push each of the 4 stainless bolts through the spit plate and the spit and fasten each securely
with a stainless wing nut using the larger Allen wrench.
4. The bearing rings are installed on the spit at the factory.
Note 1: If you will be putting the spit through the “natural openings” at
either end of the hog you will need to remove one of the bearing rings to
do so. Using the smaller wrench provided, unscrew the setscrews on either
side of the bearing rings and slip the ring off the spit. Reverse the
procedure to reattach the ring when the hog has been rigged t
o the spit.
Note 2: The bearing ring housing material and the setscrews are not
stainless. In order to prevent rust spots and pitting, coat with vegetable or mineral oil after
each use and before prolonged storage.
Motor and motor mount assembly procedure:
1. Remove the two spit support screws from the motor mount. Place the spit support A in the
hole on the motor/motor mount and secure it by replacing the screws.
Spit support screws removed from motor mount
Check to see that the spit coupler set screw is tight and that there is
sufficient space between the coupler and the motor mount so that the
motor shaft can turn freely.
Spit support added, screws replaced
Spit coupler and set screw
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Tripods and spit supports assembly procedure:
1. Place the spit support pipe through the tripod bases. Adjust the height of each pipe and set it
with the pins provided by putting it all the way through the holes in the tripod base and the
support pipe.
Note: make sure both pipes are set at the same height.
Support pipe going into tripod base
Base and pipe assembly with pin
2. Place the spit support B in the top of one of the spit support pipes.
3.
Place the motor mount assembly in the other spit support pipe.
secure these any further.
Base pin
Close-up of base pin inserted
Note: there is no need to
Spit support on pipe
Final assembly procedure:
Note: at this point you would most likely have rigged the hog to the spit
(see below).
1. Set the spit up so that it is resting on both supports, with the
bearing rings seated into the spit supports.
2. Place one end of the spit in the spit coupler (attached to the
driveshaft of the motor) and secure it with the screw provided.
Push the screw through the coupler and the spit and secure tightly
with the wing nut.
Motor mount assembly with spit support on pipe
Spit seated on support (1)
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Spit attachment detail (side view)
Spit Attachment detail (top view)
3. Check to make sure all connections are tight and secure.
Attaching the Manual Operation Wheel
1. Attach the handle to the wheel by fastening it through the wheel
plate with the screw and bolt provided.
2.
Slide the wheel onto the end of the spit, flange end first, and adjust
so that the holes in the spit and the wheel line up. Insert the
setscrew provided and secure tightly with the wing nut.
Note: When using the manual operation wheel, you will be using the
spit coupler screw as your set pin. This is designed so that the spit
cannot be turned accidentally from the motor while in manual
operation (this could damage the motor and spit assembly)
3. Using the spit coupler screw set the spit at the position you like and
secure by pushing the screw through the wheel plate into the spit
support pipe.
4. When you need to rotate the spit, remove the setscrew, set a new position using the handle
to turn the spit assembly and reset the screw.
(an optional accessory not included in the standard package):
Completed P150 assembly (with Manual Operation Wheel)
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Operating the Rotisserie
Once the rotisserie has been fully assembled, all the screws and bolts are checked for tightness and
proper adjustment, the loaded spit has been attached as instructed above, the drip pan is in place, the
fire pit has been constructed and the fire is underway, simply attach a (connected)
sized extension cord
see that the spit is turning smoothly and motor is running without and unusual noises
To shut off the motor, disconnect the power source.
to the power cord of the motor and the motor will automatically start. Check to
properly rated and
Prepping the hog
It’s a good idea to hose (or even scrub) the hog down thoroughly and dry it before you begin. Then,
give it a good rubbing, inside and out with salt. If you have to store it for any longer than a few
hours, ice it up as best you can and store in a cool, safe place until ready to cook (this can be done
after the rigging).
As far as any culinary preparations, there are of course endless options. Some of the most common
are injecting with a flavor solution or marinade (the meat of the hog will not pick up much ambient
flavor such as smoke or even surface seasoning that is applied) and brining. Since it’s not very easy to
brine a large hog, flavor injection is more popular. You can inject up to 12 hours before cooking.
Stuffing it
Since the hog will cook for many hours and end with a high internal temperature, you can stow just
about anything (pork buts, turkeys, sausages, etc.) in the belly and it will cook through.
should be done after the hog is rigged to the spit (see below)
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Stuffing
Rigging
Attaching the meat to the spit:
Just as there is no standard way to cook a whole hog, there is no standard way to rig the hog for
cooking, and there are probably as many variations as there are cooks. For use with this machine we
recommend a specific method of securing the hog to the spit that will keep the hog from loosening
on the spit all throughout the cooking. Instead of using forks at each end (this technique is more
practical for solid pieces of meat such as a roast) we recommend “lashing” the backbone of the hog
directly to the spit by stitching it with butchers twine and a special trussing needle. A detailed guide
on how to do this can be found on our
web site.
Note: this process can easily take two hours. Try to have someone helping you and plan the timing
accordingly. Remember it will take at least 12 hours to cook a 150 lb. hog so you may want to
consider rigging the night before if you plan an all-day cook.
Trussing and binding:
The other thing to consider is how to keep the hog intact until the end of cooking. Because of the
size of the animal (the larger the hog, the bigger this problem), the prolonged cooking times, and the
condition of the meat when fully cooked, some parts of the hog my come loose toward the end of
cooking. Because the meat gets soft, some shrinkage occurs, connective tissue is broken down, so
the cooked animal may start to loose it’s “integrity”. In other words, unless properly held together,
parts of the animal may become dislodged and actually fall off.
To address this, some people wrap the hog in chicken wire to form a crude cage and sometimes even
tighten the apparatus as needed during the cooking. This is can be cumbersome and unhealthy (most
chicken wire is treated with a poisonous zinc compound).
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We suggest both trussing the whole length of the hog at intervals with butcher’s twine and using
over-sized worm gear hose clamps (available at http://spitjack.com) on the fore and hindquarters as a
backup. It’s also a good idea to sew up the belly, even if it’s empty, to make the cooking easier.
For a detailed illustrated tutorial on rigging your hog, see blow or
click here.
Setting up the fire pit
There are many different ways to configure a pit for use with this rotisserie. The method below is one
that we have tested successfully and which addresses most issues that come when cooking a whole
hog in this way.
This machine is designed to use directly on the ground or floor surface.
level, hard, non-flammable surface
want to protect in this space (such as patio tiles or a lawn) we suggest laying down sheet metal as a
protective base (a 4’ x 8’ sheet is perfect for this).
The indirect cooking method
Although it may seem illogical, it is best not to cook the hog directly over the fire. The main
reason for this is that when fat starts rendering and dripping onto a hot coal, it may cause a flare up.
It is also possible for fat to heat up to a high temperature without dripping out and a flare up can
cause the whole hog to ignite. Either way, unwanted flare-ups are to be avoided if possible and the
best way to accomplish this is by not cooking directly over the heat source.
On the other hand, you want to get as close as possible to the heat or else the hog will take too long
to cook. We recommend a drip pan directly under the animal to catch drippings (of fat and juices) and
a fire of charcoal or hot hardwood embers as close as possible to the turning meat. This will be
different with every pit configuration, but the principal is the same;
1. Consider the drippings and the danger of flare-ups
2. Have a drip pan (or sand pile) directly underneath the meat to catch the drippings
3. Have the fire as close to meat as possible while still considering the above.
4. Have the meat as close to the heat as possible by adjusting the height of the spit.
Using these guidelines, we have cooked a hog in 40 degree (F) ambient temperature on a windy day
to 195 degrees in normal cooking time.
at least 10’ x 4’ to use for the operation. If there is anything you
Make sure you have a
Maintenance
Care of the SpitJack P150 is simple and inexpensive but should be done regularly to insure
maximizing the product life.
Cleaning
Before the first use and after extended storage:
1. Clean the entire spit assembly (inside and out) with warm soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly. Coat the spit bearing rings and spit connector pipe lightly with vegetable or other
food-safe oil.
2. Wipe off any excel oil, dirt or residual packaging from the rest to the parts.
After each use and before extended storage:
1. Clean the entire spit assembly (inside and out) with warm soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly. Coat the spit bearing rings and spit connector pipe lightly with vegetable or other
food-safe oil.
2. Wipe down or wash other parts as needed. Dry and touch up with heat safe paint if needed.
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Store in a dry place until nest use. Cover the motor assembly if possible to prevent dust and dirt
accumulation.
Rust protection
Keeping certain parts lubricated (lightly coated with oil or other anti-corrosive material) or touching up
paint scrapes or chips will prevent premature rust and corrosion.
1. The spit bearing rings. These are not stainless steel (although they are highly polished) and
needs to be coated after each use and cleaning to prevent rusting and pitting.
2. The spit connector pipe is blackened steel and needs to be coated after each use and cleaning
to prevent rusting and pitting.
3. Touch up any paint chipping or scratches with high heat black paint (usually made for stoves
or BBQ grills).
Motor
The P150 motor is well-built, rugged component that will last years if properly used and maintained.
1. Try not to expose it to too much dust or dirt while in use and keep it as dry as possible.
2. Keep it as dry as possible.
3. Occasionally oil the drive shaft with some 10W-40.
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Safety precautions:
The SpitJack P150 is a powerful machine with electrical components that will be used outdoors
in conjunction with live fire and high heat and safety awareness and proper safety procedures
should be followed at all times while in use.
Electrical hazard:
1. Make sure any extension cord you use is properly grounded, rated for this use, and in sound
condition.
2. Keep all electric cordage (whether the cord or plug from the P150 motor or any extension
that is connected) away from the direct heat source (fire, hot coals, or any part that has
gotten very hot.
3. Keep all electric cordage (whether the cord or plug from the P150 motor or any extension
that is connected) away from water. Make sure any extension cords are not in any collected
water. Do not operate the P150 in rain or snow unless all parts and connections are kept dry.
4. Do not attempt to modify or repair the motor while it is running.
5. Disconnect the power immediately if any unusual sound or odors or smoke are coming from
the motor.
Fire, heat and burn hazard:
Since you will need a large heat source to use the P150, special precautions must be taken to prevent
harm to yourself, other people, the environment, property, and the equipment.
1. Make sure you have properly prepared your “pit” area where the fuel will be burned. There
should be not be any easily combustible material either directly under the burning area or in
nearby proximity. Keep all combustible material a safe distance from the fire at all times.
2. Use only appropriate fuel sources (wood logs, natural or other charcoal products) for your
heat source. Use only approved starter fluid (or other methods) to start the fire only. Do not
add starter fluid, gasoline or any other highly flammable material to the fire once it has
started.
3. Tend the fire continuously and carefully. Never leave sight of the live fire. Do not add more
fuel than needed.
4. Be aware of fat dripping from the cooking meat. Hot fat can easily ignite if it comes in contact
with a live flame. If you have a fat collection device or system, make sure collected or excess
fat is removed periodically and not let to sit hot by the heat.
5. Do not wear very loose fitted clothing such as a long dress or robe while tending the fire.
6. Keep a properly rated and sized fire extinguisher handy for emergency use.
7. Take care when handling any part of the P150 or anything that has been close to the heat
source.
Mechanical hazard:
The P150 is a very powerful machine and can cause bodily harm or injury unless used safely and
according to instructions.
1. Make sure the power is disconnected before assembly, disassembly, or maintenance.
2. Some of the components of the P150 are heavy. Use proper lifting and transport procedure
while handling.
3. Do not overload the motor. This machine is rated and tested at no more than 200 lbs. on the
spit. Any additional weight may case excess wear on the motor or motor malfunction.
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Hardware specifications:
If you need to order hardware for your P150 either call us or ask for the following at your local parts
dealer or online (key: diameter, length (mm), thread pitch):
1. Bearing ring setscrews (4) – M4 10 70 (stainless)
2. Spit coupler setscrew (1) – M4 16 70 (stainless)
3. Spit support-motor mount screws (2) M8 26 1.25 (stainless)
4. Spit coupler screw (1) M8 80 1.25 (stainless)
5. Spit coupler screw wing nut (1) (stainless)
6. Spit plate assembly screws (6) M8 70 1.25 (stainless)
7. Spit plate assembly wing nuts (6) (stainless)
8. Motor housing – motor mount screws (4) M8 ?? 1.25
9. Hex wrench – large M6
10. Hex wrench small M3
Motor specifications:
Voltage:
Motor type:
RPM:
Phase:
Shaft Speed:
Continuous torque:
Operating temperature range:
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