Meadow Creek PR-60 User manual

 Operator’s Manual 
PR Series

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 Thank you for purchasing a Meadow Creek PR cooker. It has been
built for rigorous use, with features designed for maximum results
in all venues. Following the guidelines found in this document
should provide you with years of use, and many hours of pleasure.
 Overview
This document covers the use and maintenance of the PR series.
Meadow Creek Pig Roaster (PR) cookers are constructed of 13
gauge steel which has been finished with high heat paint except for
food bearing surfaces which are made of USDA approved #T304
food grade stainless steel.
All trailer units are road worthy and comply with standards
established by the American Trailer Association. Most trailer units
can be licensed for travel on state highways, however a certificate of
origin may be required which can be obtained from Meadow Creek.
All of the trailer units have “easy lube” hubs, which will be discussed
later.
A number of options are available for Meadow Creek equipment
and in the event that you believe that you could enhance the use or
performance of the unit that you purchased, check with your dealer
for the possibility of a factory built add-on.
 “Break-In” Before First Use
Due to dust or soil from fabrication and/or shipping, racks should be
cleaned with a general purpose cleaner and hot water before food is
placed on them. Inspect the inside of the cooker and if it appears to
have dust on it, clean it as well.
First remove SS grates. They do not need to be seasoned. To season
a new PR Charcoal unit with a lid, spray all interior surfaces with a
light coat of cooking oil. Build a fire in the cooker, close the lid and
allow the temperature to rise to 250° or 350°. Adjust the dampers
to maintain this temperature for 1 hour. Wood can be added for

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additional seasoning.
For gas PRs, simply spray down inside of cooker with cooking oil. To
light a gas PR, called PRGs, see page 9. Maintain 250°–350° for an
hour. Your cooker should be ready to use.
 Maintenance
Typically, the most important thing that an owner can do following
using a cooker, regardless of which model, is to thoroughly clean
the inside and out. We use a 3500 lb. pressure washer, which has
sufficient pressure and volume to effectively clean surfaces quickly. A
common myth, which is totally incorrect, is that allowing a build up on
cooker grates enhances the flavor. Clean racks thoroughly, removing
all food and build-up from smoke and basting. A household oven
cleaner can be used on the stainless steel grates if necessary, but
should not be used on painted surfaces.
Wet wood and charcoal ash create acid, which will corrode steel
over time. After coals are thoroughly cooled, dispose of them in a
responsible way. If they are still hot, coals should be put into a safe,
covered metal container.
If a pressure washer is used, a good general-purpose household
cleaner is all that is necessary. Spray all surfaces of the unit with the
cleaner while it is still warm before washing with the pressure washer.
Thoroughly rinse and allow the unit to dry before storing.
Please note: the inside of your PR is painted to inhibit rusting. Over
time, the paint on the inside might break down and come loose. This
is normal and should be cleaned as needed. It should not need to be
repainted.
Check your unit for any loose hardware, and tighten before storing.
This is especially important for trailer units. Lug nuts must be kept
tight to prevent a loose wheel from becoming a hazard in travel. While
it is infrequent that screws or nuts will become loose, it is prudent
to inspect your cooker before storing it. Common hardware can be
obtained from your local hardware store, if needed.
Check tire pressure on trailer units monthly. Under-inflated tires are

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not only potential hazards in travel, but wear more quickly as well.
Push-around units with tires need to be checked as well to ensure
ease of movement and stability when in use. Check tire wear in both
units and replace when required. New tires are usually available from
your local tire source, or can be ordered mounted on rims through
your Meadow Creek dealer.
Depending on use (once or twice per year), the dust cap covering the
wheel hub should be removed and hubs lubricated using high quality
gear grease. Pump grease into the grease fitting until you observe
excess coming out of the outer seal.
Clean cookers should always be stored in a dry place, in a storage
building, or covered. If you have not purchased a cover specific to
your cooker from your dealer, cover the unit with a waterproof tarp.
Make sure to secure the tarp so that wind will not blow it off.
 Touch Up
Before storing your cooker during the off season, perform all of the
steps outlined above and, using a piece of fine sandpaper, buff out
any rust spots and wipe away the dust using a clean cloth. Touch up
the area with heat resistant paint available in spray cans from your
local paint store or your Meadow Creek dealer. For a list of dealers,
go to www.meadowcreekbbq.com.

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 Trouble Shooting PR Models
Problem Probable Cause Correction
Pilot won’t light No gas to the pilot Clean or replace pilot
Pilot will not stay lit • Pilot and thermo
coupling not aligned
properly
• Thermo coupling
defective
• Safety control defective
• Bend either, and or
both so that pilot flame
is directly under the
thermo coupling.
• Replace
• Replace
Pilot lights but burners
will not
• Tank OPD valve locked
up because valve was
opened too quickly
• Obstruction in burner or
burner orifice
• Insect in air mixture
control
• Close valve, release
pressure, open slowly
• With gas supply off,
remove obstruction and
restart
• Remove and restart
Cooker reaches 200°–
250° and then shuts off
Unit not vented properly,
air not circulating com-
pletely
Open all vents, top and
bottom---these must
remain open, temperature
adjustment is done with
gas supply control.
Burner lights but flame
is lazy or stutters.
• Obstructions in gas line
• Vents not open fully—
see above
• Clear obstruction
• See above
Temperature will not
exceed 350° in gas PR
models
This is not a problem—
Gas cookers are designed
to operate at 325°–350°
Check thermometer—
adjust or replace if needed
Problem Probable Cause Correction
Will not get hot enough Charcoal not started
properly before closing lid
Allow charcoal to burn
for approximately 30–45
minutes or until coals
are white across the top
before closing lid.
Gas Models
Charcoal Models