BIG JOHN A1TS/60 User manual

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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 [e-mail]
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

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 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.

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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.
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 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.

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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

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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)

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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

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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.

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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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ACCESSORIES
Item # Description
400104 40 Quart Pot Set
400106 60 Quart Pot Set
400108 80 Quart Pot Set
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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At any point in time, if you are experiencing problems with your grill call your local Gas Service or
Appliance Service and have them inspect and clean your equipment. You can also call Big John Grills &
Rotisseries Customer Service for minor parts questions.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Big John Corporation provides a warranty, to the original purchaser, for all Big John finished units for a
period of 1 year from the date of sale. Any unit, or part thereof returned, freight prepaid, to our Sales &
Logistics facility, will be repaired or replaced to our commercial standard, free of charge, and returned to
the purchaser. Labor and transportation costs are NOT covered by this warranty. Misuse, neglect, or
alteration of the product is not covered by this warranty. This warranty is established automatically upon
receipt of the goods. No warranty card or registration procedures are required.
Outgoing warranty shipments must be F.O.B. factory (Bellefonte, PA). All items requested for return
must be received within 30 days of the return authorization being granted to the customer or no
warranty credit will be considered.

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WARNINGS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY BY
FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
 Do not use this unit unless all parts are in place. This unit
must be assembled properly according to the assembly &
set-up instructions listed in this manual. Failure to do so is
dangerous.
 Always check your utility stove for gas leaks and burner
obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for
correct procedures.
 Do not store or use gasoline, other flammable liquids, or
vapors in the vicinity of this product.
 Do not store extra liquid propane cylinders within the vicinity
of this product.
 Always position the propane cylinder so that the connection
between the valve and the regulator will not cause any sharp
bends in the hose.
 Do not operate any equipment, including this utility stove, if
there is a gas leak present.
 Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
 Combustible materials should never be within 12 inches of
this unit in any direction.
 Do not put anything flammable in the area under the unit.
 No Big John Grills & Rotisseries equipment should used by
children.
 Accessible parts of the unit may be very hot. Keep children
away when in use.
 Big John equipment should never be left unattended or
moved while in operation.
 You should exercise reasonable care when operating your
unit and remember it will be hot during cooking and cleaning.
 Should the burner go out while in operation, turn off all gas
valves and turn off gas source. Let stand for 5-10 minutes
before attempting to relight using the lighting instructions
found in this manual.
 Never lean over an the utility stove or place hands or fingers
on top of unit or finger grates while in operation.
 Should an excessive flare-up occur, turn off the burner and
propane tank and wait until fire is out.
 Clean your Big John utility stove on a regular basis.
 Keep any electrical cords or fuel supply hose away from
heated surfaces at all times, especially when in use.
 Use heat-resistant barbecue gloves or mitts when operating
this utility stove.
 Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner holes when cleaning.
 Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fittings while your unit
is in operation.
 Do not store or lean items against grill surface or fuel
cylinders while operating.
 Liquid propane is NOT natural gas. The attempted use of
natural gas in a liquid propane unit or liquid propane gas in
a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.
If you wish to change your unit from LP to NG or vice versa,
please call a Big John Customer Service Agent to obtain
required parts.
 Only use the supplied hose and regulator for this unit. Do
not use one purchased from a gas company or hardware
store. Natural gas connections must be made to meet your
local codes.
 Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or hose
assembly while unit is in operation.
 Make sure the POL or QCC Connector is free from
scratches or nicks which can cause gas leaks.
 Do not paint propane tanks any color other than white. Any
alteration to tank color may result in tank purging, fire,
personal injury, or death.
 NEVER store or use propane cylinders indoors.
 Always keep a propane cylinder in a secure, upright position
while transporting or storing. Do not lay tanks on their side.
 Never keep propane cylinders (full or empty) in a hot
vehicle. Heat could cause the relief valve to purge propane
creating a very dangerous situation.
 Always keep the cylinder valve closed when not in use.
 Do not store a liquid propane cylinder in/on any part of the
appliance not intended for such use. Improper storage of a
cylinder could lead an explosion, fire, personal injury, or
death.
 Propane gas is denser than air and will collect in low areas.
Use caution when dealing with any such fuels.
 Do not use a dented or rusted liquid propane cylinder as it
may be hazardous and should be checked by your propane
dealer.
 Do not use a propane cylinder with a damaged valve.
 Although your propane cylinder may appear empty, there
may still be gas present. The cylinder should be stored and
transported accordingly.
 If you see, smell, or hear the hiss of gas escaping from the
liquid propane cylinder:
1. Move away from the cylinder
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department.

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