J&R MANUFACTURING ROTISSERIE, Operation And Service Manual

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Inspect the spit bushings and springs for wear or fatigue and replace if necessary.
Check for refractory damage and arrange to patch if necessary. A service agency can
perform these checks and can also perform a general check at this time.
DAILY
Bearings: Lubricate the rotisserie pillow block bearings with the same grease.
Chain: Lubricate the chains with the same grease and check their tension.
Flue: Clean the exit flue thoroughly. If this flue is not kept clean the accumulations of
solids will corrode the flue, cause soot, and retard the exhaust flow through this flue.
Burners: Check the infrared burners for proper operation. They should burn with a
bright orange or red color. Clean the orifices and venturi tubes if necessary (especially
if any whistling noises are present or if there are blue or rolling flames).
If a burner face is damaged or a “popping” sound is heard, or if flames
appear anywhere except below the ceramic faces, discontinue use of the infrareds
immediately and call a service company.
MONTHLY
Keep the unit clean. Wipe off after each use and clean thoroughly at the
end of the day. Do not splash water or any cleaner on or wipe the
burners since water or a cleaner will damage the ceramic burner faces.
If applicable, remove all ashes and place in a tightly sealed metal container
away from all combustibles. Dispose of ashes only after you are certain that no live
coals remain.
If applicable, clean the pipe burner (log lighter) and ensure that no holes are
plugged. Daily removal of ashes will reduce the need to clean the pipe burner.
Clean between the springs to remove grease buildup and any food residue.
Lubricate the springs by spraying a food grade oil such as olive or vegetable oil onto
the
springs.
EVERY 90 DAYS
L ubricate every bushing (associated with each spit drive-side socket) with a high
temperature (rated to 450 degrees) grease with a Teflon additive via the
grease fitting s and a cartridge type automotive grease gun. One such
grease is Super Lube (a cartridge is shipped out with each unit along with a
grease gun). Note, some unit
s
manufactured between 2006 and 2010 do not have
greased bushings so no lubrication is
required
. Units with greased bushings will have a
lubrication access point on the front of the stainless steel guard over the drive-side
rotisserie wheel. This access point will have a pivoting cover with a note to grease
weekly.
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WEEKLY