Maintenance; Daily; Weekly - Southern Pride SRG-400 Owner's Manual

It is extremely important to follow the below maintenance procedures.
Grease or solids buildup inside the smoker could result in a fire hazard.
Before any service is performed on the smoker, the gas supply should be turned off and
the power disconnected.

DAILY:

1. Remove all product racks from smoker and take to sink area for cleaning. Use a commercial foodservice
detergent/degreaser. Follow the product manufacturer's instructions for proper use, cautions and warnings.
Protective gear such as goggles and rubber gloves should be used.
2. Sanitize product racks with a commercial product service sanitizer. Follow the product manufacturer's
instructions for proper use, cautions and warnings. Protective gear such as goggles and rubber gloves
should be used.
3. Drain grease after each cook cycle. Refer to the Grease Removal Instructions on page 24 of this manual.
4. Remove ashes and coals from firebox after each cook cycle. Refer to the Ash Removal Instructions on
page 23 of this manual.

WEEKLY:

1. The flue 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
chimney 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 is evident.
2. The combustion chamber shall be scraped clean to its original surface once each week and shall be
inspected for deterioration or defects.
3. Inspect the burner head for accumulation of ashes. If ashes are present, clean immediately. Ashes in the
burner head can cause the burner to misfire.
4. Inspect the product door and firebox door gaskets.
Replace if damaged or leaking.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
WARNING:
Product door gasket
28 of 36
Burner head
Firebox gasket
Copyright 2019 by Southern Pride Distributing, LLC Revision 5