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Hickory Industries, Inc. Installation Manual Hickory Rotisseries Models: N/7.7 G Machine Type N/7. 7 G Total Power Rating 160,000 or 180,000 BTU Burner / Spits 4 or 5 Burners with 14 Spits Gas Category Natural Gas, LPG Fittings 4 Infra-Red Gas Generators /...
Hickory Industries, Inc. Table of Contents 1.0 Installation General Information Description of the Data Plate Machine Dimensions in inches and mm Gas Conversion and Adjustment Instructions 1.5.1 Gas Conversion and Adjustment Instruction for Show Burner (SB) and Woodburning Module (WB)
Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.0 Installation Instructions When installing these units, it is important to comply with the most recently established rules and regulations as deemed pertinent by the local and national electrical, gas, ventilation, sanitation, and fire codes. These units are classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
HICKORY INDUSTRIES, INC. COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047 NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047 MODEL N/7.7 G SERIAL NO. MODEL N/7.7 G SERIAL NO. MOTOR: 110 - 115 VOLTS 60 CYCLE AC CURRENT MOTOR: 110 - 115 VOLTS 60 CYCLE AC CURRENT...
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(or injector) must be changed according to the table on page 9. In addition, the spring in the pressure regulator supplied with the unit must be changed so that it can operate at other gas pressures. Springs for the regulator can be ordered from Hickory Industries.
Hickory Industries, Inc. Gas Flow Table (Consumption) Gas Flow Heating Value in per Burner (40,000 BTU) in ft BTU/ft³ High Flame Setting Natural 1040 38.50 Propane 2500 16.00 Butane 2500 16.00 1.6.1 Volumetric Method to Verify the Flame Setting, Mathematical WARNING! No other gas equipment can be in operation during this procedure.
1/8" Between rods and Burner surface 1/8" Between rods Butane / 11" 1/8" Between rods and Burner surface Type N/7.7 G with Show Burner or Woodburning Module Gas / Pressure Orifice Size Electronic Ignition Primary Air Intake inches W.C. Ø in drill size in inches Natural / 5.5"...
Hickory Industries, Inc. Changing Gas Orifices 1.8.1 Changing the Gas Orifice - Gas Generators The 7.7 Gas unit has four infra-red gas generators. In older models, these generators used ceramic radiating plates. All new 7.7 units use Inconel (Metal alloy) radiating plates. All four burners are interchangeable with a minor burner inlet pipe position modification.
Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.8.2 Changing the Gas Orifice - Pipe Burner for SB and WB Remove the left hand drip pan and loading tray. Unscrew and remove the metal cover to expose the venturi. The venturi tube is on the inlet side to the pipe burner.
Hickory Industries, Inc. Ignition Cycle In order to start the cooking cycle, the burners must be ignited. The ignition cycle will start only when the following procedure is followed: a. The "HEAT" switch is turned to "on". b. The individual burner switches are turned to "on".
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Ignition Wire Connection Grounding Prong Ignition / Sensing Prong Ignition Electrode Make sure that the distances between the prongs and the surface of the burner are about 1/8". If the distances between the prongs and/or the burner surface are too great, the unit may spark but not ignite the burner.
Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.10 Checking the Connected Gas Pressure (Nominal Pressure) Close the gas cock where the gas line is connected to the machine and attach a manometer to the tap (allen screw) on the gas cock. With the manometer connected, open the gas cock and ignite all burners.
1.11.1 Reasons for problems and solutions Hickory Industries, Inc. Problem Cause Solution All electrodes Burners not "on". Make sure that the TEMPERATURE do not spark. switch, the individual burner switches are on. Thermostat must be set (i.e. 550°F) and timer must be operational (cook cycle).
Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.12 Spit Drive Mechanism This unit is equipped with a planetary motion spit drive system. This means that each spit is turning upon its axis at the same time that they turn about the center shaft. When the motor switch is turned to on, the disks and the spits will begin to turn.
Hickory Industries, Inc. NOTE: If fat or carbon have built up on the set screws or on the center shaft, it may not be possible to move the alumium disks! With the disks away from the sides, all components of the drive mechanism should be thoroughly cleaned.
Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.16 Parts List for N/7.7 G Item Qty. Description Material Length Size Manufacturer Center Shaft Steel Hickory Drive Bearing (Left - complete with teflon liner) Hickory Drive Bearing (Right - complete with teflon liner) Hickory Brass Shaft Lining - (in use with older models)
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Contact Section 242 (terminal) Buchanan Contact Section 250 (end-piece) Buchanan *All components are inventories and sold through Hickory Industries and their distributors and dealers. 4900 Westside Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 N/7.7G Installation 10/97 Tel: [201] 223-0050 Fax: [201] 223-0950...
Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.17 List of Additional Parts for N/7.7G with Show Burner (SB) Ignitor Module (Gaslite) Channel Basotrol H91EA-5 Solenoid Gas Valve 1/2" Basotrol Pipe Burner Steel Hickory Burner Rack Hickory Toggle Switch for Pipe Burner Ignitor Electronic Ignition...
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Hickory Industries, Inc. Addendum Pass Thorough-units When the unit comes with a "rear pass through" option, the following must be noted: Motor switch must be "On" in order to preheat the oven using the show burner. In order to turn the upper burners, the motor switch must be "On".
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