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How-To Assemble Your RK Drums Roaster


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Grill Requirements for RK Drums

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Grill Requirements for RK Drums One of the most common questions we get is: “Will this or that grill work?”Determining if your grill will work

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B. Rotisserie Selection

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Rotisseries are included in the Everything Kit. You will need to purchase either an RK Drums Rotisserie or find one at a hardware store, if

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C. Grill Setup

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(Figure 4) Step 1. Unbox and prepare your grill for your RK Roasting Setup. (Figure 5) Step 2. It helps to have good stable ground

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D. Materials Setup

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[widgetkit id=”35″ name=”Disclaimer-glasses”] (Figure 6) (Figure 7) Step 3. Get all of your supplies together so you will be able to build quickly and efficiently.

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E. Rotisserie & Drum Setup

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[widgetkit id=”33″ name=”Disclaimer shock”] NOTE: The following steps, Figures 11, 12 and 13 are no longer required with the Everything Kits as of March 2013.

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F. Motor, Base Plate & Motor Mount Setup

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[widgetkit id=”36″ name=”Disclaimer Nail”] There are two approaches to motor mounting. With the two generic grill types, you either have some sort of tray mounted

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G. Heat Protection Apparel

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[widgetkit id=”37″ name=”Disclaimer-Heat”] The “Ove Glove” is a kevlar/nomex glove that permits handling of the 400-600 degree drum. This is absolutely necessary and you should

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H. Electrical & Switch Wiring

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[widgetkit id=”38″ name=”Buzzy Electro”] See also: Electrical Wiring Guide Illustrated HERE: H. ELECTRICAL & SWITCH WIRING Step 13. Switch Mounting and Wiring. (Figure 59) While

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H1. Electrical & Switch Wiring (Illustrated)

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[widgetkit id=”40″ name=”Disclaimer Shock”] Provided for ease and convenience, here is the illustrated electrical wiring guide.

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I. Thermometer Installation

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[widgetkit id=”40″ name=”Disclaimer-drill”] I. THERMOMETER INSTALLATION (Figure 95) Finally we want to install our thermometer. We need the probe as close to the center of

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Test Fire and First Run

K. Test Firing & First Run

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General Information Wash your drum in hot water and detergent before using. A 5 gallon bucket works great, wash the outside, but not the inside,

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L. RK Quick Latch Installation

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L. Instructions For Quick-Latch Kit (This is only for pre-2008 drum owners with the old pin & clip system, all new drums come with this

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Video Guide

A. Overview of Parts & Tools

B. Layout

C. Bracket Installation

D. 2nd Bracket Installation

(Skip for 2, 4, 6, 8LB Drums)

E. Rotisserie Setup

F. Motor & Plates Setup

G. Electrical Wiring

H. Thermometer Relativity

I. Thermometer Install

J. Burn In

K. Final Checks

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About RK Drums

About RK Drums: How it All Began RK Drums was founded in 2002 by Ron Kyle, of Anderson, SC. Ron was a machinist and avid

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Announcing the new Model T Cooler and 12LB Drum (14LB Max)

Get ready for big volume coffee roasting with RK’s new products… RK Announces a new lineup of products! We are pleased to announce the new

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Assembly Guide Planner

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B. Rotisserie Selection

Rotisseries are included in the Everything Kit. You will need to purchase either an RK Drums Rotisserie or find one at a hardware store, if

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Better Roasting

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Brewing Guide

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C. Grill Setup

(Figure 4) Step 1. Unbox and prepare your grill for your RK Roasting Setup. (Figure 5) Step 2. It helps to have good stable ground

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C. – 6LB Overview

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Coffee Roaster Drums and Equipment

Coffee Roasting Drums & Equipment 2LB Roasters 4LB Roasters 6LB Roasters 8LB Roasters 12LB Roasters Coolers Motor Mounts / Motors Rotisseries Parts

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Coffee Roasting as a Side Hustle

Want to Start a Side Hustle Roasting Coffee? Roasting Coffee is a great way to bring in some extra income. It is very profitable, and

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Coffee Roasting Training

This guide will focus particularly on coffee. For cacao, please refer to https://chocolatealchemy.com For other products, please consult an appropriate roasting guide for your

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D. Materials Setup

[widgetkit id=”35″ name=”Disclaimer-glasses”] (Figure 6) (Figure 7) Step 3. Get all of your supplies together so you will be able to build quickly and efficiently.

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Coffee Roaster Preparation

D. Roaster Prep & Roast Profiles for All Drums

It is important to understand that each of the RK Drums (4, 6, 8 and 12) will roast with approximately the same results at a

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