Big John M-15AB Installation Manual

Owner’s Manual

for Assembly, Operating & Maintenance of

Model M-15AB Charcoal Grill

www.bigjohngrills.com

YOU MUST READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHARCOAL GRILL.

WARNING: Do not ignite this grill without reading
the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS first.

WARNING: DO NOT store or use
gasoline or other flammable liquids/
vapors in this grill or in the vicinity of this
grill.

THIS CHARCOAL GRILL IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

526 EAST ROLLING RIDGE DRIVE, BELLEFONTE, PA 16823

P: 814-359-2755 F: 814-359-2621 [e-mail]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION Page 3

2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 4

3. SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Page 5

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 6

5. CLEANING & CARE INSTRUCTIONS Page 7

6. PARTS LIST Page 8

7. ACCESSORY LIST Page 9

8. WARRANTY Page 10

9. WARNINGS Page 11

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing a The Original Big John Charcoal Grill! 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 Big John Charcoal Grill is a commercial grade, outdoor piece of cooking
equipment. With this grill, you will be able to cook a variety of foods quickly and easily. This grill is port­able meaning you can take it and use it anywhere. Big John charcoal grills are used at offsite catering
events & festivals, restaurants, hotels & resorts, rental stores, golf courses, personal homes and many
more.

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

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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.

 Do not retrofit any equipment or accessories to the unit that is 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.

 Do not touch or allow any contact with the sides, back, or top of grill after lighting - the unit is EX-

TREMELY HOT! Allow the grill to cool completely before touching any surface.

 DO NOT operate grill within 12” of a combustible or non-combustible surface. Provide adequate

clearance and ventilation at all times

 DO NOT perform any maintenance or cleaning until grill is completely cooled down.

 DO NOT burn logs or sticks of wood in this grill. Wood burns hotter than charcoal and will cause

damage to the firebox with long term use.

 DO NOT pour water over hot coals or grate as it may cause the metal to warp and void the warranty.

 Wood Pellets can be used to add the smoke flavor to food by throwing a handful in on top of the

charcoal

 DO NOT pout water over hot coals or grate. This will cause the metal to warp and void all warranty.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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 grill is properly assembled for safe opera­tion and remember this is a commercial piece of equipment and therefore the materials used to build it
are of the best quality. Because of this, the grill weight is considerable and will require 2 people to un­package, assemble, and set-up the unit.

1. Remove all packaging materials, tape, and plastic coverings. Leave grill top banded to the firebox

2. Turn firebox bottom upside down so leg sockets are on top.

3. Screw legs firmly into the sockets on the bottom of the firebox.

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