Southern Pride SRG-400, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...see 38001 731 696 3175 http www southern pride com OWNER S MANUAL Gas Fired Wood Burning Stationary Rack BBQ Smoker Southern Pride smokers have been tested and approved by Intertek Testing Services and are ETL listed to ANSI Z83 11b 2009 CSA 1 8b 2009 and to NSF ANSI Standard 4 ETL File Number 4007026 ...

Page 2: ...oking appliances whose installation operation and maintenance should comply with the instructions in this manual NFPA 96 and other codes and standards as called out in this manual For more information on NFPA 96 or to obtain a copy of the latest publication please contact NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park PO Box 9101 Quincy MA 02169 7471 www nfpa org ...

Page 3: ...ith us It s Simply a Matter of Pride Please read this Manual carefully prior to installation operation and maintenance of your Southern Pride smoker Proper installation operation and maintenance are essen tial for your satisfaction and safe operation KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE NOTE An Electrical Diagram for this appliance can be found on the inside of the service access panel This smoker may b...

Page 4: ...g Device 15 Burner Specification 16 Venting Instructions 17 OPERATION Product Loading Instructions 18 Firebox Loading Instructions 19 Control Operating Instructions 20 22 Product Unloading Instructions 23 Ash Removal Instructions 23 Grease Removal Instructions 24 Wood Storage Instructions 24 Mobile Smoker Operation 25 Mobile Smoker Electrical Information 25 Mobile Smoker Warnings 25 27 MAINTENANCE...

Page 5: ...on 8 DO NOT remove service compartment access panels when smoker is in operation or leave off during operation 9 Gas burners require the services of a qualified 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 10 DO NOT allow unqualified personnel to perform service work or adjustments on this s...

Page 6: ...6 of 38 Copyright 2015 by Southern Pride Distributing LLC Volume 1 DIAGRAM OF CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Front View Rear View Left Side View Right Side View Top View 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 13 12 ...

Page 7: ...LATE Label containing smoker s serial number model number manufactured date etc 7 CONTROL FAN MOTOR COMPARTMENT Location of the convection fan motor control module and relay board 8 SERVICE COMPARTMENT COVER Access to service bay where burner is located 9 PRODUCT LOADING DOOR Provides access to load unload product and for cleaning the interior of the smoker 10 PRODUCT LOADING DOOR LATCHES Latches ...

Page 8: ... level surface that is safe from traffic to unload the smoker A forklift will be required to unload the smoker The trucker is only responsible for delivery of the smoker It is your re sponsibility to unpack the smoker move it to its installation location and install the smoker Model Approx Wt Uncrated Approx Wt Crated SRG 400 780 lb 1 005 lb WARNING If the forklift forks are not long enough to sup...

Page 9: ... safe place remove the white protective wrap from the outside of the smoker and open the product loading door Plastic zip ties se cure a cardboard box to one of the product racks of the smoker Remove the cardboard box from the product rack Cardboard covers protect each product rack during shipment Remove the cardboard protectors from each product rack UNPACKING THE SMOKER The cardboard box inside ...

Page 10: ...dedicated 15 amp receptacle The power is to be left OFF throughout the installation The electrical service is connected via the factory supplied power cord normally located to the rear of the smoker on the service bay side Alternatively the power cord can be removed and the smoker hard wired 5 If venting or gas connections are to be done at a later time be sure that the power remains OFF 6 The res...

Page 11: ...n excess of that amount a step down regulator will be required 4 It is recommended new pipe be used and located so that a minimum amount of work will be required in future servicing The piping should be so installed as to be durable substantial and gas tight It should be free from cutting burrs and defects in structure and threading Cast iron fittings or aluminum tubing should not be used for the ...

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Page 14: ...d be aware that a restraint device is in place on smokers equipped with casters If disconnection of the restraint is necessary it must be reconnected after the appliance has been returned to its originally installed position IMPORTANT ITEMS TO CHECK BEFORE FIRING THE BURNER 1 Gas line MUST be installed by a qualified technician and in accordance with this Manual 2 Gas line MUST include an easily a...

Page 15: ...m nut onto eyebolt Screw eyebolt into threaded hole below the power cord connection point on back of smoker Tighten eyebolt and then tighten jam nut to keep eyebolt tight Figure C 5 Connect restraining cable Attach one end of cable using the spring loaded hook to the eyebolt Attach other end of cable to the staple bracket using the other spring loaded hook 6 Note To provide strain relief the restr...

Page 16: ...d Gas valve Control knob must be ON Firing Capacity Firing Rate Btu 65 000 SRG 400 X Main Orifice Size Chart 65 000 Btu hr Natural Gas 26 147 65 000 Btu hr LP Gas 43 089 Wiring Diagram for Gas Burner Gas Supply Line Pressure Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Natural 4 5 w c 10 0 w c 3 0 w c 3 5 w c LP 11 0 w c 13 0 w c 9 5 w c 10 0 w c Manifold Pressure Gas valve On position Supply gas pressure test...

Page 17: ...ositioned to provide a direct or shortest path to the outside for the exhaust duct TYPE 1 CANOPY HOOD VENT All smoker models may be installed under an approved Type 1 canopy hood system rated for commercial cooking appliances Placement under a common hood shared with other appliances may be prohibited NFPA 96 specifies a minimum canopy overhang of 6 inches on all sides Southern Pride recommends a ...

Page 18: ... firebox 8 Empty the grease from the grease pan PRODUCT LOADING INSTRUCTIONS The smoker is equipped with seven 7 18 x 26 product racks in its standard configuration for the loading of product The modular designed rack slide system has 1 5 spacing that allows the smoker to hold up to 27 product racks at one time 1 Remove the wire product rack from the smoker 2 Place the product directly on the prod...

Page 19: ...e with each other to minimize air flow around each log This will help pro mote a smoldering slow burn which maximizes smoke 6 The wood does not have to be lit manually the smoker is equipped with a gas burner that will light the wood Combustible or flammable liquids shall not be used to assist ignition 7 Tightly close the firebox door to prevent air from being pulled into the firebox 8 If the cook...

Page 20: ...d hold the start stop button until IDLE is displayed in the LED 9 When the cook cycle is complete there are two possible actions that can be taken One is if a hold tempera ture was programmed into the menu the control will momentarily sound an audible alarm then HOLD and the length of time the control has been in the hold mode will alternately flash in the LED display The control will maintain the...

Page 21: ... manual menu button again to change the cook temperature Use the up down buttons to obtain the desired cook temperature Press the enter button to save the change 7 Press the down button to advance to cook time tine 1 will appear in the LED display To change the cook time press the manual menu button Use the up down buttons to obtain the desired cook time Press the enter button to save the change 8...

Page 22: ...in the hold mode will alternately flash in the LED display The control will maintain the hold temperature until the start stop button is depressed to END the menu and bring the control to the IDLE mode 6 If the hold temperature was programmed to OFF and the cook time has elapsed END will be dis played on the LED display and an audible alarm will sound continuously until the start stop button is de...

Page 23: ...or this purpose 4 Once wood and ash have been sprayed place them in a heavy metal container with a tight fitting metal lid 16 gauge minimum capacity not to exceed 20 gallon This container shall be assigned for this one pur pose shall be able to be handled easily by any employee assigned the task and shall pass easily through any passageway to the outside of the building The container shall always ...

Page 24: ... of noncombustible construction extending at least 0 92m 3ft past the outside dimension of the storage pile Wood shall be separated from all flammable liquids all ignition sources all chemicals and all product supplies and packaging goods All wood storage areas shall be provided with a sprinkler system meeting the requirements of NFPA 13 Exceptions Where acceptable to the authority having jurisdic...

Page 25: ...ed plug DO NOT cut or remove the ground ing prong from the smoker power cord or from any extension cord used with the smoker The smoker should only be plugged into a 120 VAC 15 amp grounded receptacle Use only a 3 prong grounded extension cord rated for outdoor use marked with a w formerly w A This designation indicates the cord is rated for outdoor use and includes sunlight resistant jacket and w...

Page 26: ...nsportation of gas cylinders must be in accordance with storage and handling of Liquid Petroleum Gases ANSI NFPA 58 or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149 1 3 Cylinders must be secured using the provided cylinder retention system to avoid accidental movement Exchange only for Type 1 40lb cylinders with over fill protection devices Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve A dented o...

Page 27: ...ave a gas leak immediately turn off the gas supply 9 Fixing a gas leak Wash off the soapy solution with cold water and dry Tighten the loose joint or replace the faulty part with manufacturer recommended replacement parts 10 Do not attempt to repair the LP cylinder valve if it is damaged The only way to safely resolve a damaged cylinder is to replace it 11 Repeat the leak test to ensure that no le...

Page 28: ...move and clean the product door latches a After the smoker has been turned off and given time to cool open the product door s leaving the roller in the open position b Using a crescent wrench on the edge of the latch cover apply force to the crescent wrench towards the smoker to pop the latch cover free and then the latch can be lifted away from the backing plate c TO RE INSTALL Position the door ...

Page 29: ...e shall be inspected weekly for the following conditions in accordance with NFPA 96 a Residue that might begin to restrict the vent or create an additional fuel source The flue or chim ney should be cleaned before these conditions exist b Corrosion or physical damage that might reduce the flue s capacity to contain effluent The flue or chimney shall be repaired or replaced if any unsafe condition ...

Page 30: ...r inspection of the blower wheel To remove the blower wheel for cleaning a Remove the rack slides on both sides of the smoker by lifting up and out b Remove the air channels on both sides of the smoker by lifting up and out c Remove six 1 4 20 bolts that secure the blower wheel shroud to the smoker d Carefully lower the shroud away from the blower wheel and out of the smoker e Insert a 5 32 Allen ...

Page 31: ... smoker by lifting up and out b Remove the air channels on both sides of the smoker by lifting up and out When re installing the air channels the sections with the smaller holes should go on the bottom QUARTERLY 1 Scrape creosote buildup off of the firebox side of the baffle board SEMI ANNUALLY 1 Have an experienced service technician inspect and clean the burner electrode Southern Pride recom men...

Page 32: ...el the blower wheel should be removed for cleaning Drain waste water place a container under the drain Dispose of rinse water according to local environ mental requirements Inspect the interior of the smoker for any areas that did not come clean repeat the cleaning procedure in those areas Thoroughly rinse the interior of the smoker and drain Sanitize the smoker interior walls ceiling floor and co...

Page 33: ...l and applying exacting workmanship All of the exterior of the smoker can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution Before cleaning the smoker make sure it is turned off main power switch off and power cord disconnect ed from power On mobile smokers turn off LP gas If the smoker is HOT from use allow adequate time for it to cool down approximately 1 hour After the smoker exterior has been was...

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Page 35: ...lower wheel 531003 Burner Transformer 582005 Blower motor 582008 Gas valve 582010 Nat 582016 LP Electrode pilot assembly 582011 Nat 582015 LP High voltage lead 582012 Igni on control module 582019 Door Hinges Closers Product door hinge 870003 Mechanical door closer 771001 Mechanical door closer latch 771002 Product Racks Hangers Nickel chrome product rack 970002 Stainless steel product rack 971001...

Page 36: ...al roast and hold control Wet a cloth with warm water and hold it against the thermocouple located on the left inside wall of the smoker for 20 30 seconds WARNING Before any service is performed on the smoker the gas supply should be turned off and the power disconnected SYMPTOM WHAT TO DO Smoker does not start Product loading door s must be closed Check that the power cord is plugged into a live ...

Page 37: ... the pilot valve on the main gas valve 7 After the pilot lights the electrode igniter acts as a flame sensor sending a DC micro amp signal back to the control module that there is a pilot flame then the ignition control module sends out 24 volts AC to open the main valve 8 The pilot flame lights the flow of gas from the main valve and the burner will fire until the call for heat from the thermosta...

Page 38: ...Y ON THE PRODUCTS ARE THOSE SET FORTH ON THIS PAGE IN NO EVENT WILL SOUTHERN PRIDE OR ANY COMPANY INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATED WITH IT BE LIABLE FOR INCI DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In no event shall Southern Pride be liable for loss of use loss of reve nue or profit or loss of product or for any indirect incidental or consequential damages LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Southern Pride will not be liable un...