BIG JOHN M-15B, M-250B Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
for Assembly, Operating & Maintenance of
Model M-13B 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 sales@bigjohngrills.com
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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, and personal
homes.
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.
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
EXTREMELY 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.
1. Remove grill from carton & legs from their boxes. Be sure to remove all packaging materials, tape,
and plastic coverings. Leave grill top banded to the firebox.
2. Flip firebox upside down so leg sockets are on top.
3. IF YOU PURCHASED WHEEL LOCKS, follow these directions for attaching them.
STEP 1:
Disassemble current casters by taking nut off bolt and
pulling old bolt out. Discard old bolt.
STEP 3:
Put wheel between forks of yoke and run new longer bolt
with tabs facing outward, away from wheel and the “on/
off” symbols facing upward
STEP 2:
Put new caster brake on yoke by inserting tab on brake
into the slot on the side fork of the yoke while also lining
up the slotted hole with the bolt hole on yoke. The shoe
of the brake will be on the inside of the yoke, near the
top.
STEP 4:
Attach nylon lock nut to bolt and tighten. Do not over
tighten or wheel will not spin.
4. Screw legs firmly into the sockets on the bottom of the firebox.
5. Flip grill right-side up and cut banding.
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