User Manual SpitJack Clockwork Rotisserie
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1. that the tripod stand is steady upright and resting on all three feet catch the dripping from all the food Note If you did not buy one of our drip pans you can use a baking pan or cookie sheet Note Using a drip pan is not only a good idea for keeping the hearth clean it also is a very important Safety precaution Winding it up charging and cooking l 2 oF 4 Treat this activity more like cooking on the stovetop than in an 4 a Make sure that everything is properly tightened and aligned correctly Crankshaft 7 ii Slip the cranking handle onto the cranking shaft and turn slightly until it locks el in soe Turn the handle clockwise about 30 full revolutions until you feel a strong UI mu resistance or you can t crank it anymore We recommend Keeping one hand li on the top of the unit for stability during this process Try not to over wind Release and remove the handle and place it in a safe place where it will not get too hot The spit should start to turn now Note If the spit does not start to turn after about 10 seconds reach under the a bottom of the unit and give the balancer a clockwise spin for e oe e encouragement Watch it for at least a minute or two to make 1 ah p sure everything is running smoothly then check periodically to It monitor the process IN S We You will most likely be adding more wood to the fire as well as making periodic adjustments to the log2. Hearth Rotisserie User M anual Spit ack Clockwork Rotisserie Standard Package Thank you for purchasing the Spit ack Hearth Rotisserie Our products are designed and constructed to give you years of reliable service if used properly and kept adequately maintained Please read over the material below before assembling or using the package There are some Important notes tips and cautions mixed in that will help you in using the Spit ack safely and effectively Contents of this manual 1 List of parts Feature amp parts guide Assembly and usage Safety precautions Maintenance Service repair and parts Troubleshooting Tips Limited warranty WO OOM MD UI WN List of parts 1 Spit ack Clockwork Rotisserie 1 Carbon steel spit 30 L x 3 16 square 1 Carbon steel spit 30 L x 1 4 square 1 Tripod stand 1 Cranking handle 2 Spit forks Note if you do not have all the parts listed above please contact our service department immediately Feature amp parts guide pe fr an Tr TA Carrying Handle m Fi yo Tripod Stand J p AEB a k ij a et ol el yn T s Spit Forks af ae re es i a l ee se eens a Crank Shaft a a gt Spit Nuts Sis BD Pi i Er n Ti it Fi k pA P ry ri w pe rh A k n F is Y 1 ao nk Ay ak ee a Y r it oy ia t i e mS AF en r v i va an i E m a i k ig F Aar o Crank Handie f af ad brad ran
3. hot Make sure that whenever you have to handle any part of the setup after it has been in front of a working fire that you use a protective pad or are wearing special gloves 3 Electric shock a Never immerse the Spit ack in liquid If the unit comes in contact with a substantial amount of liquid during operation unplug the unit immediately Make sure the unit is completely dry before testing and then using it again 4 Puncture a The tips of the spits are sharp and should be used with caution Maintenance The Spit ack is a heavy duty well constructed machine The hardware is mostly brass and if not misused will require very little maintenance If the surface becomes dirty simply wipe it down with a damp cloth and dry immediately J ust make sure you clean dry and wipe the spits and spit forks lightly with vegetable oil after each use Service repair and parts 1 Warranty service a Your Spit ack comes with a one year limited warranty see below If during that period you need servicing repair or new parts please contact our service department at service spitjack com or calling toll free 800 755 5509 2 Post warranty service a If servicing is needed after the warranty period has expired arrangements can be made for repair of you unit either locally or by sending it back to us Most parts can be ordered online 3 Returns If you need to return the Spit ack or any of the parts please call toll free 800 755 5509 and you
4. in the center of the food mass Be mindful of the pointed end of the spit It is sharp and can cause Injuries If not handled properly to fill up the spit The hottest part of the fire is in the center and cooking times may vary at the ends if it is full Center the food on the spit Loosen the fastening bolts on the spit forks and Slide them on to the spit securing the food in the most practical way this varies for each item 6 Tighten the fastening bolts on the forks being sure that you hit a flat surface on the spit and not a corner Note some food items like potatoes will not need spit forks to secure it Attaching the spit to the Spit ack and tripod stand 1 Take the loaded spit and place the squared end into a spit nut on the Spit ack 3 Placing the drip pan 7 Place the drip pan centered and directly under the spit Make sure it is big enough to m 2 Make sure that the spit is fully inserted You will see the spit coming through the top part of the nut if this is done correctly You may have to loosen the fastening bolt so the spit can pass through Tighten the fastening bolt securely Note the level you choose will be dependent on where the hottest part of your fire is Place the tripod so that the notch at the pointed end of the spit will rest in FN the cutout of the tripod stand Choose the cutout that is appropriate for your MA needs If using only one spit try get the spit as level as possible Make sure
5. EVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ANY CASE THE COMPANY S AND ITS SUPPLIERS ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Spit ack 2004 All rights reserved
6. he date of receipt Some jurisdictions do not allow such limitations on duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty is valid only for Product s purchased directly from Spit ack or from one of its authorized dealers CUSTOMER REMEDIES The Company s and its suppliers entire liability and your exclusive remedy Shall be at the Company s option either a return of the price paid for the Product or b repair or replacement of the Product that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to the Company with a copy of your receipt This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Any replacement Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer NO OTHER WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE COMPANY AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT AND ANY RELATED OR ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW INNO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSO
7. it out of the tripod stand and carry it into the kitchen or Carving station w ryt ie ia Cleaning up 1 Wash the spit with soap and water dry thoroughly and coat lightly with vegetable oil before storing The spit is made of carbon not stainless steel and will discolor and rust if left wet or near excessive moisture 2 After is has completely cooled down wipe down the Spit ack and cord with a damp cloth if necessary and dry with a clean cloth 3 The spit forks are not stainless and will discolor and rust if left wet Dry thoroughly after cleaning and wipe lightly with oil 4 Cleaning the hearth if necessary will depend on the materials that your hearth is made of Safety Precautions 1 Fire a Fire is dangerous by nature and should be created and used responsibly during the operation of the Spit ack b Make sure your fireplace is secure there are no large cracks in the masonry your flue is Open your chimney is clean and free from hazardous accumulations c Makesure you are burning the correct type of fuel Try not to use softer woods for the main fire as they tend to spark more often d Some foods may render fat when roasted which may fall into the drip pan Be aware that this fat is flammable and close to an open flame e Keep an appropriate fire extinguisher one rated for grease fires nearby for emergencies 2 Heat a Since the Spit ack and its components are so close to a fire they will tend to get very
8. k Handle Balancer i w eS va underside Neel EE E Spits Assembly amp Usage The basic Spit ack unit comes fully assembled and ready to operate Building the fire We suggest that you build the fire in advance A mature very hot fire is essential for good results and takes about an hour to get going Instructions for building a fire can be found on our web site http www spitjack com Setting up the Spit ack on the hearth The fully assembled rotisserie directions below needs to be positioned correctly both to cook the food safely and efficiently and to make the rewinding process easier Layout the Spitjack spit and tripod stand in front of your fireplace on the hearth l 2 Distance from the fire Not only will the fire need to be very hot but the spit will have to be as close as 6 10 inches from your heat source The hottest part of the fire as far as radiant fireplace cooking goes is usually in the center and near the bottom of the fire so make sure that the setup is centered Since you only have two options for height the lower spit is usually the better choice if you are only using one Spit Loading and securing the food L 2 3 Continue to add food items if necessary Try not Clean the spit with warm soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly before using Insert the food onto the pointed end of the spit Using gentle pressure draw the spit into the food trying to keep it
9. s but there is no need to disturb the cooking operation when doing so J ust place new logs Lae carefully and securely so that they can t roll out onto the hearth oven You will have to check more frequently for correct temperature burning and possible problems We recommend not leaving the working Spit ack unattended for more than a minute or two 3 6 A 2 4 pound load of most meats will take between 45 minutes and 2 hours to cook depending on the size and shape of the meat the heat of the fire and the doneness level you prefer Tip stick a removable meat thermometer in the end of the roast parallel to the spit to test for doneness 7 When there is about 2 minutes left on the charge a built in bell will sound alerting you There is still some time left before the charge runs down but you can rewind at any time 8 Rewind the unit by repeating step 2 above Caution The unit can get very hot during the cooking cycle and we recommend wearing a Special glove or using a heat pad when holding down the unit while cranking see illustration above Note You will have to rewind the spring about every 12 15 minutes 9 When the spit has stopped turning loosen the fastening bolt on the spit nut 10 If your drip pan has a handle on it grab the handle check for heat first and raise it up just until it touches the bottom of the roast Gently lift and jostle the roast with the pan until the Spit comes free from the nut Slide
10. serie 1 Start your fire at least an hour before you plan to cook 2 Note the temperature of the room and the rest of the house This fire will make it very warm 3 The fire perhaps hotter and longer than normal will make the living space very hot plan accordingly 4 Usea drip pan 5 Use an oven thermometer to measure the heat at the cooking surface and the power cord 6 Insert an instant read meat thermometer in the end of the roast parallel to the spit to test doneness 7 Always clean and dry the spit before use Clean dry and lightly oil the spit after use 8 Use properly seasoned hardwood for your fire more information on firewood can be found on our web site http www spitjack com Make sure your flue Is open 9 Do not leave the Spit ack unattended for more than a couple of minutes while running 10 Have your food at room temperature before roasting Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Rasa Incorporated d b a Spit ack the Company warrants that a its Spit ack the Product will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of one year from the date of receipt and b that the components of the Product is contained will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one 1 year In the event applicable law imposes any implied warranties the implied warranty period is limited to one year 365 days from t
11. will be given specific instructions for preparing the return items and give you the address to send them to Note There are specific packing instructions for each part Troubleshooting The spit won t start turning M ake sure you have wound up the spring See above Reach underneath the Spit ack and spin the balancer gently clockwise That should get it started The spit stopped turning Check your electrical connections Check that your load is not more that 18 Ibs If none of the above call service can t get the spit to fit in the spit M ake sure you are using the squared not pointed end of the nut correctly Spit M ake sure the fastening bolt is loose enough to let the shaft pass completely The spit isn t exactly level when it It doesn t have to be The spit nut has a universal function that turns lets the spit rotate at different angles There is an odor of rubber The cranking handle may be burning It should not be left burning attached to the Spit ack between crankings M y fireplace screen is interfering Since there are many different styles and configurations of with the setup and or operation fireplace screens it is hard to recommend a general solution If you have a removable screen try replacing it after setup If it is a draw screen you may be able use the Spit ack right through it It is possible to buy an inexpensive bowed or multi panel folding screen that will fit around the rotis
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