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Copyright 2016 by Southern Pride Distributing, LLC    Volume 2

 

401 South Mill Street , Alamo, Tennessee 38001     731-696-3175     http://www.southern-pride.com  

OWNER’S MANUAL 

230 VAC / 50 Hz UNITS

 

* Smokers shown on Southern Pride delivery casters 

Gas-Fired Wood-Burning  

Rotisserie BBQ Smoker 

  MLR-150   

SPX-300 

 

     SPK-500  

 

     SP-700   

MLR-850 

(Additional models supported by this manual not pictured: SPK-1000 and SPK-1400) 

Summary of Contents for MLR-150

Page 1: ...essee 38001 731 696 3175 http www southern pride com OWNER S MANUAL 230 VAC 50 Hz UNITS Smokers shown on Southern Pride delivery casters Gas Fired Wood Burning Rotisserie BBQ Smoker MLR 150 SPX 300 SP...

Page 2: ...2 of 38 Copyright 2016 by Southern Pride Distributing LLC Volume 2...

Page 3: ...th 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 es...

Page 4: ...Venting Instructions 16 17 OPERATION Product Loading Instructions 18 Firebox Loading Instructions 19 Control Operating Instructions 20 Product Unloading Instructions 21 Ash Removal Instructions 21 Gre...

Page 5: ...n 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 an...

Page 6: ...e Distributing LLC Volume 2 DIAGRAM OF CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS Model SPX 300 Shown 1 Digital Cook Hold Control 16 15 17 22 9 Front View Left Side View Rear View Right Side View Top View 8 7 6 25 24 18...

Page 7: ...ration 12 BEARING COVER Provides access to rotisserie axle bearing 13 CABINET LEGS Provides adjustment for leveling of the smoker 14 DRIVE SYSTEM COVER Access to chain and driven sprocket on rotisseri...

Page 8: ...the permanent legs on the smoker The trucker is only responsible for delivery of the smoker It is your responsibility to unpack the smoker move it to its installation location and install the smoker M...

Page 9: ...t to lift the smoker off of the wooden pallet With the wooden pallet removed from under the smoker and the smoker still lifted by the forklift install the permanent legs on the smoker The permanent le...

Page 10: ...the area needed for placement of the ash container CAUTION The appropriate sized forklift should be used to lift the smoker to adjust the leg height and the smoker should not be lifted any higher tha...

Page 11: ...11 of 38 Copyright 2016 by Southern Pride Distributing LLC Volume 2 SITE INSTRUCTIONS continued THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATIONS continued Illustrations of a through the wall installation...

Page 12: ...r the electrician must provide conduit and wire hookup from the junction box located on the rear of the smoker to the exhaust fan Make the electrical connections inside the junction box NOTE 230 V A C...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...nt 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 qu...

Page 15: ...correlate with type of gas being supplied NOTE An approved gas valve should be locally sourced and installed to allow the gas supply to be shut off prior to entering the smoker Firing Capacity Firing...

Page 16: ...rect or shortest path to the outside for the exhaust duct OPTION 1 CANOPY HOOD VENT All smoker models may be installed under an approved canopy hood system rated for commercial cooking ap pliances Pla...

Page 17: ...h a wall constructed of combustible material use the appropriate South ern Pride Through the Wall Insulation Kit between the smoker and the wall The room that the smoker is installed into should have...

Page 18: ...ang ers Also the heaviest cuts of product should always be on the bottom product racks DO NOT LET PRODUCT EXTEND BEYOND OR HANG OVER THE EDGE OF THE RACKS 2 To rotate the racks with the product doors...

Page 19: ...inimize air flow around each log This will help pro mote a smoldering slow burn which maximizes smoke 5 The wood does not have to be lit manually the smoker is equipped with a gas burner that will lig...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...A noncombus tible corrosion resistant pan should be kept just outside the firebox door for this purpose 3 Once wood and ash have been sprayed place them in a heavy metal container with a tight fittin...

Page 22: ...ion of a solid fuel appliance constructed of metal or to any other cooking appliance that could ignite the wood Wood shall not be stored in the path of ash removal Where stored in the same building as...

Page 23: ...s smoker must be equipped with a power cord with a grounded plug DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from the smoker power cord or from any extension cord used with the smoker The smoker should o...

Page 24: ...any manner LP GAS 1 Do not change the regulator hose assembly or use any assembly other than the one supplied with your smoker 2 Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve A dented or rusty LP cylinder...

Page 25: ...ve a gas leak immediately turn off the gas supply 10 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 recommen...

Page 26: ...Remove 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 down position b Using a crescent wrench on the...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...and SPK 1400 After removing convection fan cover on the back of the smoker 2 Inspect the proximity switch on the top part of the product door frame Make sure the area is clean and free of debris 3 Che...

Page 29: ...owing steps should be followed Reassemble the smoke extractor in the reverse order QUARTERLY 1 Remove the drive system cover and service compartment cover and check the retainer and set screws on the...

Page 30: ...MI ANNUALLY Have an experienced service technician inspect and clean the burner electrode Southern Pride recommends replacing the burner electrode every 12 18 months depending on usage ANNUALLY Lubric...

Page 31: ...e fan blade should be removed for cleaning Drain waste water place a container under the drain valve and slowly open valve Dispose of rinse water according to local environmental requirements Inspect...

Page 32: ...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...

Page 33: ...33 of 38 Copyright 2016 by Southern Pride Distributing LLC Volume 2 GAS SMOKER WIRING DIAGRAM REV 2...

Page 34: ...9 441049 441049 Emergency stop switch 441050 441050 441050 441050 441050 441050 441050 Shock relay 442011 442011 442011 442011 442011 442011 442011 Product door interlock switch 444015 444015 444015 4...

Page 35: ...8 x 22 970020 18 x 42 970017 12 x 42 970020 18 x 42 Stainless steel product rack 971013 10 x 22 971006 12 x 30 971010 12 x 42 971008 12 x 48 971009 18 x 22 971011 18 x 42 971010 12 x 42 971011 18 x 42...

Page 36: ...r 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 outlet Check that the main power switch is on standard co...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...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 Sout...

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