Southern Pride SPX-300 User manual

MODEL SPX-300
Nov. 2011 and newer
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
472 South Mill Street, Alamo, TN 38001
sales: 800-851-8180 www.southernpride.com [email protected]m
service: 800-437-2679 service fax: [phone] part[email protected]m
Shown with optional
VSP Vent Hood System
and optional working
height locking casters.
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HEATON
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•Increase Temperature
•Decrease Temperature
•Control Off

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CONGRATULATIONS
In selecting Southern Pride, you have chosen the finest, most advanced
and most fully automatic wood burning barbecue pit available.
With us, “ It’s Simply, a Matter of Pride”.
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully prior to installation and operation
of your Southern Pride pit. Proper installation, operation, cleaning, and maintenance
are essential for your satisfaction and safe operation.
KEEP THIS MANNUAL FOR REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Diagram of Controls & Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cold Weather Operations/Mobile oven note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electrical Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Burner Specification & Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Venting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Gas Piping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELLGAS . . .
1. Open Windows.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flames.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCES.
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. The pit area MUST be kept clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
2. The flow of combustion and ventilating air MUST NOT be obstructed from reaching
the pit.
3. The frame of the unit MUST be electrically grounded at all times. See “Electrical
instructions”.
4. Caution should be used when opening and closing the Firebox Door. The door is HOT
during operation.
5. DO NOT remove service compartment access panels when unit is in operation or leave
off during operation.
6. Gas burners require the services of an experienced mechanic for proper setting and
adjustment. If the burner does not appear to be operating properly, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE BURNER YOURSELF, but call in a competent
serviceman or contact Southern Pride.
7. DO NOT allow unqualified personnel to perform service work or adjustments on
this unit. To do so, will VOID WARRANTY and could result in a hazardous condition.
8. Be sure any new employees, who might operate the unit, are instructed on operation and
safety information prior to operating the unit.
9. Caution: Ashes removed from the Firebox should be stored in a non-combustible
container with a sealed lid only. Store ashes in a well ventilated area. FUMES COULD
BE HAZARDOUS.
10. WARNING :IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW DAILY CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS. GREASE OR SOLIDS BUILDUP INSIDE THE PIT COULD RESULT
IN A FIRE HAZARD.
11. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR REFERENCE.
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SOUTHERN PRIDE’S
SPX-300 BBQ OVEN
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Optional Digital Controls
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HEAT ON
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HEAT ON
• Increase Temperature
• Decrease Temperature
• Control Off
Standard Controls
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HEATON
•Increase Temperature
•Decrease Temperature
•Control Off

SPX-300 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS
1. CV CONTROL THERMOSTAT - Adjustable temperature setting (140-325° F) with OFF position.
Maintains desired Pit temperature by controlling the Gas Burner. It also displays the actual temperature
inside the oven during the cook cycle.
2. MAIN POWER SWITCH - Activates the Rotisserie, Convection Fan, Thermostat, and Red
Indicator Lamp. (The Red Indicator Lamp on the Main Power Switch indicates when the switch is
ON.)
3. DOOR INTERLOCK SWITCH - When doors are opened, the Rotisserie, Convection Fan and
Gas Burner are automatically turned off. On ovens with an optional Smoke Extractor the Smoke
Extractor is automatically activated. On ovens with optional VSP Vent Hood Systems the exhaust fan
is automatically switched to high speed.
4. ROTISSERIE ADVANCE FOOT SWITCH - activates the rotisserie when foot switch is depressed.
5. MEAT LOADING DOORS - For access to Racks and Pit interior.
6. MEAT LOADING DOOR LATCHES - Latches apply positive pressure and seals doors.
7. FIREBOX DOOR - Provides access for loading of wood in the Firebox Chamber.
8. CABINET LEGS - Provides adjustment for leveling of the unit.
9. DRAIN VALVE - Is opened after each cooking to drain grease.
10. FLUE COLLAR -For connection of 6” Flue.
11. ROTISSERIE ADVANCE SWITCH - Momentarily activates Rotisserie to advance the food
racks for loading and unloading when the Meat Door is open, or the Main Power switch is OFF.
12. CONVECTION FAN - Provides air flow inside the Oven for even cooking.
13. BEARING COVER - Provides access for Bearing replacement.
14. DIGITAL CONTROL (Optional) - Provides precise control of the oven and adds special
features, such as a Hold Mode, Automatic Cool Down prior to advancing into the Hold Mode and
an Audible Alarm that sounds when the Cook Cycle is complete or when the control advances to
the Hold Mode.
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