Product Loading Instructions; Firebox Loading Instructions - Southern Pride SRG-400 Owner's Manual

PRODUCT LOADING INSTRUCTIONS

The smoker is equipped with fourteen (14), 18" x 26" (457 x 660mm) product racks in its standard
configuration for the loading of product. The modular designed rack slide system has 1.5" (38mm) spacing
that allows the smoker to hold up to 27 product racks at one time.
1. Before opening the product door, the control should be in the IDLE or PAUSE position .
Remove the product rack from the smoker.
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Place the product directly on the product rack, leaving an air gap between each piece of product.
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With the product placed on the food rack, carefully slide the loaded product rack into the smoker starting
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from the bottom rack slide position.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all product is loaded into the smoker. Product height will determine how many
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rack slide spaces you need to advance to maintain an air gap between each loaded product rack.
If the cook menu was paused, a press of the start/stop button is required to resume the menu.
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FIREBOX LOADING INSTRUCTIONS

1. The solid fuel should be handled in accordance with NFPA® 96.
2. Southern Pride recommends that the smoker be allowed to reach the temperature set point (the audible
alarm will sound) before loading wood into the firebox. This will help prevent the smoker from exceeding
the temperature set point.
3. Before opening the firebox door, the control should be in the IDLE or PAUSE position
4. Use 1-3 logs, 3-5 inches (76 - 127mm) in diameter, 10-12 inches (254 - 305mm) long. Use green or
slightly seasoned hardwoods, fruitwoods, or charcoal (not to exceed six pounds, 2.7kg). THE WOOD OR
CHARCOAL IS ONLY USED TO FLAVOR THE PRODUCT, NOT TO HEAT THE SMOKER.
5. Be sure to keep the wood 4 inches (102mm) from the burner or ashes can accumulate on the burner and
cause it to not work properly.
6. Place the logs on top and inline with each other to minimize air flow around each log. This will help
promote a smoldering, slow burn, which maximizes smoke.
7. The wood does not have to be lit manually; the smoker is equipped with a gas burner that will light the
wood. Combustible or flammable liquids shall not be used to assist ignition.
8. Tightly close the firebox door to prevent air from being pulled into the firebox.
9. If the cook menu was paused, a press of the start/stop button is required to resume the menu.
Remove coals and ashes from previous cook cycle before loading new wood
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into the firebox. Refer to Ash Removal Instructions on page 23.
Do not use dry wood or kindling.
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Do not overload firebox. Too much wood or charcoal can cause overheating
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of the smoker. Keep wood at least 4 inches (102mm) from the burner.
Do not allow ashes in or near the burner opening.
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