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Hickory Industries, Inc.
Owner's Operating Manual
USA
Hickory Rotisseries
Models: N/45WDG , 45WDG PLUS
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4900 Westside Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 N/45 Series Manual12/00
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Tel: [201] 223-0050 Fax: [201] 223-0950
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Hickory Industries, Inc. INDEX I. INITAL STEPS 4 1. Placing the Machine 4 2. Assembling the Machine 4 3. Electrical Connection 4 4. Gas Connection 4 5. Venting 4 1.0 Installation Instructions 5 1.1 General Information 5 1.2 Description of the Data Plate 5 1.3 Machine Drawings and Dimensions 6 1.4 Conversion and Adjustment Instructions 7 1.6 Adjustments and Verification for use with Natural Gas 7 1.7 Natural Gas Flow Table (Consumption) 8 1.7.1 Volumetric Method to Verify the High Flame Se
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Hickory Industries, Inc. II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20 1. Start Up 20 2. Shut Down 20 3. Working with the Rotisserie 21 4. Cooking Times 22 5. Spitting Chickens 23 A. Using Angle Spits 23 B. Using Regular Spits 28 6. Loading and Unloading Spits 33 7. Checking Chickens for Doneness 34 8. Cooking other Products 34 9. Cleaning 34 10. Maintenance 36 III. CRITICAL CONTROL STEPS FOR PREPARATION AND COOKING 37 OF BARBECUE CHICKENS IV. WARRANTY 38 4900 Westside Avenue, North Bergen, New Je
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Hickory Industries, Inc. I. INITIAL STEPS 1. Placing the Machine Barbecue products are often bought on impulse. The continuous style rotisserie models have been designed for maximum viewing by both the customers as well as the operator. The unit usually has a front glass surface and should be placed where it will get the best and most exposure. Wherever the unit is placed, remember that the operator will need continual access through the glass doors. WARNING: THESE MACHINES ARE OVENS AND SH
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Hickory Industries, Inc. II Installation Instructions 1.1 General Information The Operating Instructions are to be given to the operator of the rotisserie. All unit operators are to be familiar with the functions of the rotisserie. The Operating Instructions should be kept in a location close to the rotisserie. It should be easily recognizeable and easily accessible. These rotisseries can be used with both natural and LPG gases. The rotisseries can be converted or adjusted to any type of th
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Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.3 Machine Drawings and Dimensions 4900 Westside Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 N/45 Series Manual12/00 Page 6 of 38 Tel: [201] 223-0050 Fax: [201] 223-0950
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Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.4 Conversion and Adjustment Instructions Before converting or adjusting the machine, it is imperative that the manual gas cock be turned to the "off" position. The electrical power to the machines should also be turned off. When converting from one type of gas to another, the main gas orifice (or injector), the pilot burner orifice (or injector), and the primary air adjustment must be changed according to the table on page 9. In addition, the spring in the pressure r
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Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.7 Natural Gas Flow Table Gas Flow Gas Heating Value in per Burner (40,000 BTU) 3 BTU/ft³ in ft /hr High Flame Setting Natural 1040 57.75 Propane 2500 24.00 Butane 2500 24.00 1.7.1 Volumetric Method to Verify the High Flame Setting, Mathematical WARNING! No other gas equipment can be in operation during this procedure. 3 Calculation of flow rate E in ft /hour E = FP H i 3 E = Flow rate in ft /minute FP = High Flame Power setting in BTU/hr 3 H = Heating value in BTU/f
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Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.8 Orifice Diameters, Primary Air Intake Settings, and Pressure Regulators Gas / Pressure Main Orifice Pilot Orifice Primary Air Intake inches W.C. Ø in drill size Orifice Marking in inches 3/16 " Natural / 5.5" 5 holes @#55 3211 1/8 " 1/8 " Propane / 11" 2 holes @#55 3221 3/16" Butane / 11" 2 holes@#55 3221 3/16" 4900 Westside Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 N/45 Series Manual12/00 Page 9 of 38 Tel: [201] 223-0050 Fax: [201] 223-0950
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Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.9 Changing Gas Orifices 1.9.1 Changing the Main Gas Orifice 1. The venturi tubes and manifold valves are on the same side as the spit handles. 2. On each venturi, loosen the lock nuts (7/8" wrench) and then move the nut and the air intake cap all the way to the top of the nipple. 3. With a 3/4" wrench, loosen the nipple so that it can be removed from the venturi. 4. With the nipple/orifice assembly off, separate the main orifice from the nipple with a pipe wrench or a
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Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.9.2 Changing the Pilot Orifice 1. To reach the pilot burner, open the sliding glass doors, the sliding or hinged metal door, remove all spits, as well as all ceramics. 2. Before removing, mark the position of the support bracket on the side wall. 3. Loosen the pilot burner assembly by removing the two screws which attach each pilot burner (support bracket) to the main body of the machine. 4. With the assembly loose, carefully pull the entire assembly forward about 6".
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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, ignite all burners, and set the manifold valves to "on" or maximum setting. Along with all other gas appliances at the location in operation, measure the gas pressure. This nominal pressure should be 5.5" W.C. for natural gas and 11"
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Hickory Industries, Inc. A routine maintenance should be carried out at least once a year. Contact your local, certified service company for maintenance. Problem Cause Solution Burners do a. No gas flow. a. Make sure that all gas valves are not ignite. open and that gas is reaching unit. b. Gas container too cold b. Remove and control the gas valve especially with butane. at the connection (manual) or the Water in gas freezes LPG pressure regulator. Contact in gas regulator. gas company or di
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Hickory Industries, Inc. When first installing, after repairing, or after cleaning the units, it is important to make sure that all components are properly in place. a. There should be a total of 9, evenly spaced ceramic bricks sitting above each main pipe burner. b. The ceramics must be sitting directly on the burners. These ceramic bricks should also be placed so that they fit between the ceramic support rods. c. The burner pipes should not have any holes (flames) directly below the pilot bur
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Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.16 Parts List for N /4 5WDG Item Qty. Description Material Length Size Manufacturer 113 39 Ceramic Radiants (Single Face) Ceramic Hickory 1 Accordian Door (Option) SS Hickory 120 2 Drip Pan45 SS Hickory 121 2 Drip Pan Plug Brass Hickory 122 2 Drip Pan Receptacle Brass Hickory 131 2 Fiber Motor Worm Gear Fiber Hickory 409T 1 Glass Track, Top SS Hickory 409B 1 Glass Track, Bottom SS Hickory 410 2 Glass Trolley 45 Alum. Hickory 2 Handle 45 Alum. Hickory 150 2
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Hickory Industries, Inc. 1.16 Parts List for N / 45WDG (Contd.) Item Qty. Description Material Length Size Manufacturer 417 9 Spit Regular Complete (with screws) SS Hickory 179 2/spit Roll Pin 1/8" Stainless SS Hickory 190 9 Spit Regular, without collar SS Hickory 191 9 Spit Collar SS Hickory 192 9 Spit Gear Nylon Hickory 419 9 Spit Handle, 6" Short Nylon Hickory 185 4/Spit Skewer Double SS Hickory 186 2/Spit Skewer Single SS Hickory 219 6/Acc. Thumb Screw SS Hickory 408 2
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Hickory Industries, Inc. II. Operating Instructions 1.0 Start Up a. Switch the exhaust hood to on. b. Open the gas cock at the rear of the machine. c. Turn the knob on the manifold valve to the "pilot" position. d. While pressing the "flow index" button down, place a match, or other type of ignition method, to the pilot burner until it is lit. Keep the knob pressed down for at least 40- 60 seconds so that the thermocouple tip warms up and the pilot flame remains lit. e. Release the knob. The
