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ryan samson
April 9, 2025

My burner keeps shutting off. It starts up then it goes out and it will not light again. The infighter is not clicking either

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Mr. Anderson
April 10, 2025

The burner on an Ole Hickory Pits SSG could shut off and not relight due to the upper limit switch being triggered. This happens if the temperature inside the cooking chamber exceeds 350°F. The burner will not fire again until the upper limit button, located under the service access panel, is manually reset. Other possible causes include:

1. Improper flue installation.
2. Inadequate makeup air or competing ventilation systems.
3. Extreme drafts or inadequate clearance affecting burner air flow.
4. Electrical issues, such as non-grounded cords or power switches not in the correct position.

Positive air flow through the burner air shutter must also be maintained for safe operation.

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  • Page 2: Warranty Procedure

    Should there be a mechanical problem with your warrantied unit(s) during the weekend or any holidays that OLE HICKORY PITS home office is not opened, follow the procedure below. Call our office at 1-800-223-9667 and leave message containing Name, Address, Business Name, Model, Serial # and mechanical problem.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    OLE HICKORY PITS 333 North Main Street Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Owner’s Manual for Model SSG Installation & Operating Instructions Notice: These instructions should be affixed to the unit or adjacent to your Ole Hickory Pit Please retain this manual for future reference...
  • Page 4 Ole Hickory Pits must be secured for stationary installation on a level; impervious floor (concrete or comparable). Floor has to support 2100 to 2600 pounds at all times. The unit is suitable for installation on a combustible floor.

  • Page 5: Safety Tips

    Such alterations may result in a hazardous condition. 7. Flues are required on ALL Ole Hickory Pits. Failure to do so will result in unit malfunction and substandard performance. (See the Gas Piping and Venting Instructions page) 8.
  • Page 6 Models SSM, SSG, SSL & SSE Top View Showing Clearance, Page 3 of Owners Manual, Titled Safety Tips: #12. Please maintain a MINIMUM safety or mechanical clearance from surrounding materials as follows: Combustible Construction: Back 2" Right Side: 18" Left Side: 18"...
  • Page 7 Operating Instructions Preheat the Ole Hickory Pit to desired temperature by turning on all switches found on the control panel. Recommended cooking temperature is 225 degrees F. and CANNOT exceed 350 degrees F. WARNING: Unit is equipped with an upper limit switch that will shut down all operations until the reset button, located under the service panel, is manually reset.
  • Page 8 ROTISSERIE To Avoid “Dumping” Racks, Load the Racks Vertically as well as Horizontally. NEVER put heavy product on the top rack with empty or lightly loaded bottom rack.
  • Page 9 Gas Piping and Venting Instructions Gas Requirements Flexible hose must be used for the installation of all Ole Hickory Pits. A manual shut- off valve MUST be supplied in the gas line between the unit and the meter in an easily accessible location.

  • Page 10: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifications Specifications: 120 Volts, 60 HZ, 1 Phase AVOID NON-GROUNDED EXTENSION CORDS 15 amp Wiring Instructions: Electrical receptacles must be wired in accordance with local codes and supplied by a qualified electrician. All switches should be in the “OFF” position prior to power cord plug insertion into receptacle.
  • Page 11 General Specifications Dimensions: Over-all Length: 8' 7" Depth: 4' 7" Plus door handle clearance (with cooking chamber door open: 6' 10") Height: 6' 6-1/2" (with flue coupling; includes 6-1/2" casters) Weight: 2100 pounds Materials: Basic Frame: 12 gauge steel, welded to 2" tubular steel 1/8" thick square steel legs Front: 22 gauge stainless steel, type 304 # 4 finish...
  • Page 12 Maintenance & Cleaning BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING MAKE SURE UNIT IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY AND GAS IS TURNED OFF ! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL a: Remove ashes and coals from firebox after each cooking. Ashes should be placed in a non-combustible container and placed away from all combustible material.
  • Page 14 How To Calibrate The Thermostat After the smoker has heated for about an hour, if the Thermometer & Thermostat DO NOT agree… Follow This Procedure: Thermometer Thermostat After removing knob, locate the screw inside the shaft. If the thermometer reads lower than the thermostat, turn slotted screw...

  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXIST IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS AND IN NO EVENT WILL OLE HICKORY PITS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF FUTURE NATURE. Ole Hickory Pits neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for Ole Hickory Pits any other liability or obligation in connection with the sale of these products.
  • Page 16 ***IMPORTANT*** READ CAREFULLY POSITIVE AIR FLOW through the air shutter on the burner MUST be maintained for safe and proper operation of the unit(s). Burner air flow may be affected by one or a combination of the following. Improper flue installation. Inadequate makeup air for hood systems or exhaust fans.

  • Page 17: Burner Instructions

    BURNER INSTRUCTIONS ALLOW A FIVE (5) MINUTE COMPLETE SHUTOFF PERIOD BEFORE APPLIANCE IS RE-LIGHTED. Initial Start of Burner: Remove service access panel. Check burner for proper connection to gas lines. Turn gas supply to burner on. Depress the gas valve control knob on the combination gas valve and turn to on position.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Evacuator (power damper), (3) the 10” diameter duct and (4) the ventilator fan. Items (1) and (2) are sold by Ole Hickory Pits as optional equipment. Items (3) and (4) are purchased by you and are of your installation responsibility. ADEQUATE MAKEUP AIR IS REQUIRED FOR SAFE OPERATION.
  • Page 19 Gas Food Service Equipment [CSA 1.8:2016 Ed.4] Indoor/Outdoor Gas Bar-Be-Que pits Product: EL, EL-ED, EL-ED/X, ELIB, EL-EW, ELEX, ELEC, ELES, ELVS, SDL, SDLX, SSE, SSG, SSI, SSJ, SSJ- Models: AE, SSJ-EW, SSL, SSM, SRO, SSO, SSRD, VS3 and VS4 ATM Issued: 24-May-2018...
  • Page 20 Standard(s): [NSF 4:2016 ] Indoor/ Outdoor Gas Bar-Be-Que Pits Product: EL, EL-ED, EL-ED/X, ELIB, EL-EW, ELEX, ELEC, ELES, ELVS, SDL, SDLX, SSE, SSG, SSI, SSJ, SSJ- Models: AE, SSJ-EW, SSL, SSM, SRO, SSO, SSRD, VS3 and VS4. ATM Issued: 18-Jan-2018...
  • Page 21 Report No. 550536CHI-001 Page 17 Issued: 06/13/95 David B. Knight & Associates, Inc, DBA Ole Hickory Pits Revised: 10/11/11 Minimum lettering height of 0.10 inch with a minimum vertical spacing between lines of 0.066 inch: Minimum clearance from combustible construction minimum 2 inches from sides and back. Minimum 6”...
  • Page 22 Report No. 3098759CHI-001 Issued: 29-Jun-2006 Page 6 of 28 Ole Hickory Pits Revised: 20-Dec-2017 4.0 Critical Components Mark(s) of Item Name and Manufacturer/ Material type / conformity Technical data and Acceptance location trademark model Food Rack, HFZ, Nickel Chrome NSF/ANSI 51 - Section 6.1.1...
  • Page 23 Report No. 3098759CHI-001 Issued: 29-Jun-2006 Page 7 of 28 Ole Hickory Pits Revised: 20-Dec-2017 4.0 Critical Components Mark(s) of Item Name and Manufacturer/ Material type / conformity Technical data and Acceptance location trademark model Steel, painted Impact , Abrasion and Heat...
  • Page 24 Report No. 3098759CHI-001 Issued: 29-Jun-2006 Page 8 of 28 Ole Hickory Pits Revised: 20-Dec-2017 4.0 Critical Components Mark(s) of Item Name and Manufacturer/ Material type / conformity Technical data and Acceptance location trademark model Door Closer/ P/N 1092 Plated Kason Industries...
  • Page 25 General - Photo No. 1 shows an interior view of the wiring box, model SSJ, which also represents the models SSO, SSJ-AE, SSJ-EW, SRO, SSE, SSI, SSM, SSG and SSL. Wiring Box Enclosure - Constructed from 22 gauge stainless steel or galvanized and painted steel, type 304, #4 finish, 0.70 mm thick, 12 inches by 14 inches by 25 inches.
  • Page 26 (Not supplied by Ole Hickory Pits) 4" Dia. Flue See local inspector for type. See local inspector for type.
  • Page 30 Cook & Hold Feature (Optional Feature) The purpose of the Cook & Hold feature is to allow the operator to set the cooking time so that when the programmed time has elapsed, the unit will hold at 147 degrees until the operator turns the switch off and removes the meat. To operate this feature, make sure all the switches for the MAIN, BURNER, RACK are turned on.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    OLE HICKORY PITS Maintenance Schedule *** Check Chain Tension, Belt Tension, Set Screws on Sprockets, Pulleys, Fan Blades & Grease Bearings (After 1st Month of Use). Then Place Them on Their Regular Maintenance Schedule. DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE! REV080111...
  • Page 33 DAILY - Maintenance Schedule Clean Ashes from Firebox and Drain Grease from Cooking Chamber Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Insert Date for Daily Cleaning Schedule...
  • Page 34 DAILY - Maintenance Schedule Clean Ashes from Firebox and Drain Grease from Cooking Chamber Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Insert Date for Daily Cleaning Schedule...
  • Page 35 WEEKLY - Maintenance Schedule for Cleaning Racks & Units Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday WEEK Insert Date for Weekly Cleaning...
  • Page 36 WEEKLY - Maintenance Schedule for Cleaning Racks & Units Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday WEEK Insert Date for Weekly Cleaning...
  • Page 37 ONCE A MONTH - Maintenance Schedule Clean Fans Blades (SHUT OFF POWER SUPPLY) Clean Burner Tube (SHUT OFF GAS SUPPLY) Once a month with gloved hand. DO NOT use hard objects Fan Blade Burner Tube January February March April June July August September...
  • Page 38 ONCE A MONTH - Maintenance Schedule Clean Fans Blades (SHUT OFF POWER SUPPLY) Clean Burner Tube (SHUT OFF GAS SUPPLY) Once a month with gloved hand. DO NOT use hard objects Fan Blade Burner Tube January February March April June July August September...
  • Page 39 TWICE MONTHLY - Maintenance Schedule Grease Bearings - 2 to 3 Squirts Bi-Monthly January February March April June July August September October November December Insert Date for Twice Monthly Cleaning...
  • Page 40 EVERY SIX MONTHS - Maintenance Schedule First 6 Months Second 6 Months CLEAN FLUE PIPE at least every 6 months CHECK CHAIN TENSION & BELT TENSION It should be tight, Check every 6 months CHECK SET SCREWS ON SPROCKETS, PULLEY & FAN BLADES Check every 6 months Insert Date for Bi-Yearly Cleaning...
  • Page 41 Every Six Months - Visual Inspection of Burner DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE Visual inspection daily during the first week of operation, then every six months thereafter. Look for smoke backing out through the AIR SHUTTER on the BURNER FAN MOTOR or accumulation of a BLACK TAR-LIKE substance around or above burner.
  • Page 42 Cooking Capacity Chart Model EL-IB & SSG Rack Size: (15) 12" X 42" Cooking Surface: 52.5 Sq. Ft. Item Rack Count Item # Per Rack Est. Capacity Ribs (3 & Down) Baby Back Ribs Boston Butts (4-6 lbs) Turkey (8 lbs)
  • Page 43 Notes:_______________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________...

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