BIG JOHN A1TS/60 User manual

Owner’s Manual

for Assembly, Operating & Maintenance of

Model A1TS/60 Gas Built-In Utility Stove

DANGER

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. SHUT OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

2. EXTINGUISH OPEN FLAMES

3. OPEN LID (IF APPLICABLE)

4. IF ODOR CONTINUES, KEEP AWAY FROM THE

APPLIANCE AND IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR

GAS SUPPLIER OR FIRE DEPARTMENT.

LEAKING GAS MAY CAUSE FIRE, EXPLOSION,

PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, AND

DEATH.

YOU MUST READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS APPLIANCE.

WARNING: Follow all leak-check

procedures listed in this manual carefully

prior to operation of this unit. Do this

even if the unit was assembled by a

professional.

THIS GAS UTILITY STOVE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

526 EAST ROLLING RIDGE DRIVE, BELLEFONTE, PA 16823

P: 814-359-2755 F: 814-359-2621 sales@bigjohngrills.com

WARNING: Do not ignite this utility stove

without reading the LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS first.

WARNING: DO NOT store or use

gasoline or other flammable liquids/

vapors in the vicinity of this utility stove.

An LP Cylinder not connected for use

should not be stored in the vicinity of this

unit.

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1. PROPANE SAFETY - GENERAL Page 3

2. PROPANE SAFETY - CYLINDER Page 4

3. GENERAL INFORMATION Page 5

4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 6

5. SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Page 7

6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 8

7. CLEANING & CARE INSTRUCTIONS Page 9

8. PARTS LIST Page 10

9. ACCESSORY LIST Page 11

10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Page 12

11. WARRANTY Page 13

12. WARNINGS Page 14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Liquid propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are gasoline and natural gas. In normal

temperatures and pressures, LP gas is a gas. When moderate pressure is applied, inside a cylinder,

LP gas becomes a liquid. As the pressure is released the liquid readily vaporizes and boils off as a

gas.

 LP gas has no odor, but rather an odor additive so you can smell it.

 Propane gas is denser than air, if a propane tank purges to relieve pressure build-up, the propane

will collect in low lying areas. These areas can be easily ignited and are highly flammable. Use

caution when dealing with a propane tank that may have recently self-purged.

 DO NOT paint propane tanks any color other than white. Any alteration to tank color will result in

tank purging, fire, personal injury, or death.

 Big John Grills & Rotisseries uses high quality Worthington Cylinders in 30 lb. and 40 lb. sizes.

These tanks are protected with a rust-resistant white powder coat finish.

 Always keep the cylinder valve closed when not in use.

 Cylinders are designed to function with the valve completely open or completely closed, there is no

in-between. Never open the valve just a “crack” or “half way”.

 Always position the propane cylinder so that the connection between the valve and the regulator will

not cause any sharp bends in the hose.

 NEVER store or use propane cylinders indoors.

 Make sure the POL or QCC Connector is free from scratches or nicks which can cause gas leaks.

 DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of a gas appliance.

 DO NOT store extra liquid propane cylinders within the vicinity of a gas appliance.

 DO NOT store a liquid propane cylinder in/on any part of an appliance not intended for such use.

Improper storage of a cylinder could lead an explosion, fire, personal injury, or death.

 DO NOT store or lean items against unit surface or fuel cylinders while operating.

 Shut off unit and all gas sources if the odor of unburned gas is detected. Make no attempt to use the

unit until gas leaks are fixed and/or the odor is accounted for.

 Do NOT use a damaged, dented, or rusty LP cylinder or a cylinder with a damaged valve - replace

with a new one immediately.

 Replacement LP tanks must match the regulator connection supplied with this grill and be a

minimum of 30 lb. capacity.

PROPANE SAFETY - GENERAL

LIQUID PROPANE TANK REQUIREMENTS

 For tanks not purchased from Big John Grills & Rotisseries: check to be sure cylinders have been

tested within the past 5 years and have a D.O.T. certification. Your LP gas supplier can do this for

you.

 All LP tank supply systems must have a collar to protect the cylinder valve.

 All tanks used on Big John Grills equipment must be a minimum of 30 lb. size.

 Tanks larger than 100 lbs. in size may require a POL for connection. Please call a Big John

Customer Service Representative if you are using a 100 lb. propane tank.

DISCONNECTING AND TRANSPORTING PROPANE CYLINDERS FOR REFILLING

 Turn off all control knobs and close the main cylinder valve. Disconnect regulator with QCC.

 Place cylinder valve plug snugly in the main cylinder valve outlet. Only use the cylinder valve plug

that is provided with the cylinder. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

 Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as full ones. Even when the tank is empty, there is

still some gas pressure left in the cylinder.

 Always transport and store propane cylinders in a secure, upright position. Never store these

propane tanks on their side, handle them roughly, or drop them.

 Never keep propane cylinders (full or empty) in a hot vehicle. Heat can cause the relief valve to

purge propane creating a very dangerous situation.

 To fill, take the LP cylinder to a propane gas dealer WARNING: We strongly recommend that your

LP cylinder be filled by an authorized propane dealer, by a qualified attendant, who fills the

tank by weight. IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.

 Air must be purged from a new LP cylinder before the initial filling. Your LP dealer will do this.

STORING PROPANE CYLINDERS

 Turn off all control knobs and close the main cylinder valve.

 Place cylinder valve plug or cap snugly in main cylinder valve outlet.

 Always store propane cylinders in a secure, cool/dry place in the upright position.

 Never store propane cylinders in a vehicle of any kind and or anywhere the temperatures can reach

125° F.

PROPANE SAFETY - CYLINDER

 Big John products are designed for OUTDOOR USE ONLY! Only operate this equipment in a well-

ventilated area. Do not use in garage, building, or other enclosed area. Operation of this equipment

indoors or in a poorly ventilated area may cause an explosion, fire, personal injury, or death.

 ONLY use the hose and regulator supplied with this utility stove from the manufacturer. Any attempt

to use parts found in a hardware store may result in the not functioning properly which could lead to

an explosion, fire, personal injury, or death.

 DO NOT retrofit any equipment or accessories to the unit that are not part of the original equipment

provided by Big John Grills & Rotisseries. Replacement parts must be obtained from the

manufacturer. Any attempt to change or modify this unit could result in an explosion, fire, personal

injury to yourself or someone else, or death and will void your warranty.

 DO NOT touch or allow any contact with the sides, back, or top of unit after lighting. The unit is

EXTREMELY HOT! Allow the utility stove to cool completely before touching any metal surface.

 DO NOT operate utility stove within 12” of a combustible or non-combustible surface. Provide

adequate clearance and ventilation at all times.

 WARNING! Use of this utility stove in high wind conditions may result in poor burner operation (low

flame, blowing out, flaring up, etc.). Avoid these conditions if possible by repositioning the unit. If

repositioning does not improve operation, discontinue use and turn off unit until conditions improve.

 DO NOT perform any maintenance until utility stove is completely cooled down.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing a Big John A1TS/60 Built-In Utility Stove! We take pride in producing and

selling equipment made right here in America and are pleased that you recognized the quality and

durability of our products. Your new utility stove is a commercial grade, outdoor piece of cooking

equipment. With this unit, you will be able to sauté, steam, fry, boil, or simmer. Due to exceptional

portability, Big John Utility Stoves are preferred by professional chefs and caterers for cooking at offsite

catering events & festivals, restaurants, hotels & resorts, golf courses, and personal homes. Please

read the information provided below before using your grill for the first time.

This unit ships 90% assembled and we make sure the instructions for the rest are easy to follow and

perform. Please follow the instructions below to ensure your unit is properly assembled for safe

operation. Please remember this is a commercial piece of equipment and therefore the materials used

to build it are of the best quality.

1. Unbox the unit and remove all packing materials and laser paper (can be white, gray, or clear in

color) from stainless steel.

2. Have plumber or commercial equipment service on hand to install.

3. Once installed, place stainless steel grate on top

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ensure unit is properly installed in structure and gas connections have been tested and approved by

the professional installing the unit

2. Once properly installed, place stainless steel grate on top.

3. Ensure all control valves are in the OFF position (pictured below).

4. Turn on gas source and allow system to pressurize - takes about 1 minute.

6. TO LIGHT THE UNIT: Hold a lit long handled butane lighter gun or fireplace match next to

outer ring on burner, push in the control knob, turn counter clockwise so it’s straight up and down

(this is HIGH). The burner will ignite instantly with a *POOF* sound. Remove lighter, then push and

turn 2nd control knob to HIGH - it will light instantly from the 1st. Repeat for center ring until whole

burner is lit.

6. TO TURN OFF UNIT: Simply turn all of the control knobs to the OFF position and turn off gas

source.

Outer Ring Push & Turn this control knob

to light the outer ring

The burner puts out between 2,000 BTU’s (Center Ring on Low)

and 60,000 BTU’s (All Rings Burning on High)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT THIS UNIT WITHOUT REMOVING THE WEATHER COVER. Gas

can accumulate and cause RAPID IGNITION.

2. Ensure all control valves are in the OFF position.

3. Check to make sure gas source is securely connected

4. Turn on gas source and allow system to pressurize - takes about 1 minute.

6. TO LIGHT THE UNIT: Hold a lit long handled butane lighter gun or fireplace match next to

outer ring on burner, push in the control knob, turn counter clockwise so it’s straight up and down

(this is HIGH). The burner will ignite instantly with a *POOF* sound. Remove lighter, then push and

turn 2nd control knob to HIGH - it will light instantly from the 1st. Repeat for center ring until whole

burner is lit.

7. Once burner is lit, adjust the control knobs to set desired temperature.

8. TO TURN OFF UNIT: Simply turn all of the control knobs to the OFF position and turn off gas

source. NEVER turn unit off by closing gas source first.

CENTER RING

2,000 - 10,000 BTU Output

MIDDLE RING

Up To 20,000 BTU Output

OUTER RING

Up To 30,000 BTU Output

CLEANING & CARE

SPIDER & INSECT ALERT

All outdoor appliances should be inspected thoroughly for spiders and insects if unit is sitting for a period

of time between uses. Propane and natural gas contain an odorant that insects and spiders are

attracted to. This leads them to build webs and nests in burners and around control valves. Nests can

form very quickly and are prevalent in areas with wet and humid conditions. We recommend the regular

cleaning and inspection of the burner and control valves as a form of normal maintenance.

1. Warning Signs of a nest or web:

a. The smell of gas

b. Burner is hard to light or will not light at all

2. How to clean the burner tubes:

a. Turn off gas and completely disconnect unit from gas source. (let cool completely if previously

lit)

b. Remove burner and visually inspect inside looking for a cotton-like substance that could be a

web or nest.

c. If a mud-like substance is found, this is a sign of wasps and should be cleaned immediately

d. Use a pipe cleaner to remove any signs of web, nest, or other debris

e. Wipe off outside and each hole along burner to ensure nothing is clogging holes

f. Rinse with water if necessary

g. Dry burner thoroughly before replacing into unit.

h. Apply vegetable oil and light unit, if burner was washed with soap and water, to help prevent

rusting.

3. How to clean the control valve orifice:

a. Turn off gas and completely disconnect grill from gas source.

b. Use small wire, needle or pipe cleaner to gently wipe away any debris from orifice.

TO CLEAN:

1. Turn off the unit and wait approximately 10-15 minutes before attempting to clean. Grate will still be

warm to touch use caution if handling.

2. Wipe down with hot soapy water as needed. Do not use a wire brush on stainless steel.

3. Cover with stainless steel weather cover once cooled down completely. Cast iron burner should be

protected from elements.

PARTS LIST

Item # Description

302424 Stainless Steel Air Mixer

302425 3 Ring 60,000 BTU Cast Iron Burner

302410-10K Control Valve with Orifice for Smallest Burner Ring

302410-20K Control Valve with Orifice for Middle Burner Ring

302410-30K Control Valve with Orifice for Outer Burner Ring

302411-10K Orifice for Smallest Burner Ring

302411-20K Orifice for Middle Burner Ring

302411-30K Orifice for Outer Burner Ring

302415 Control Knob

302205 Stainless Steel Grate

302200 Stainless Steel Weather Cover

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