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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. 

 

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ONLY use the hose and regulator supplied with this grill from the manufacturer.  Any attempt to use 

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

explosion, fire, personal injury, or death. 

 

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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. 

 

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

EXTREMELY HOT!  Allow the steam table to cool completely before touching any metal surface. 

 

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

clearance and ventilation at all times. 

 

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WARNING! Use of this unit in high wind conditions may result in poor burner operation (low flame, 

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

does not improve operation, discontinue use and turn off steam table until conditions improve. 

 

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DO NOT perform any maintenance until steam table is completely cooled down. 

 

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Liquid propane gas supply is easy to use and gives more temperature control than traditional      

chafers and chafer fuel.    

 

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This unit has a spigot attached for easy filling and emptying.  USE CAUTION when emptying unit 

and using the hot water to clean any chaffing dishes.  

WATER WILL BE EXTREMELY HOT.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Thank you for purchasing a Big John Steam Table!  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 steam table is a commercial grade, outdoor piece of cooking equipment. With this 

unit, you will be able to maintain the temperature of a variety of foods quickly and easily without the  

worry of blow-outs or hot spots. Due to exceptional portability, Big John steam tables are preferred by 

professional chefs and caterers for cooking at offsite catering events & festivals, restaurants, hotels & 

resorts, golf courses, and personal homes. 

Summary of Contents for ST-4

Page 1: ...OPERATING YOUR GAS STEAM TABLE WARNING Follow all leak check procedures listed in this manual carefully prior to operation of this unit Do this even if the steam table was assembled by a professional THIS GAS 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 WARNING Do not ignite this steam table without re...

Page 2: ...NE SAFETY QCC Page 6 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Page 7 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 8 6 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Page 9 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 10 8 CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS Page 11 9 PARTS LIST Page 12 10 ACCESSORY LIST Page 13 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Page 14 15 12 WARRANTY Page 16 13 WARNINGS Page 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...hem 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...

Page 5: ...ator and where the hose screws into the appliance Open the cylinder valve and watch for bubbles If bubbles appear tighten the connections further If this does not remedy the problem call your propane dealer If the system is free of leaks light the burners and proceed to cook In the event of a QCC failure your grill will not light or stay lit see page 14 for troubleshooting If you suspect any probl...

Page 6: ...u have lava rock in the grill 4 Check that the QCC is lime green black or dark green will cause lighting problems If everything is correct reset the system SOLUTION To reset Close all of the control valves on the grill close propane tank valve Then start the lighting procedure from the beginning If the problem persists Check for Leaks If you experience a QCC Failure first check your system for lea...

Page 7: ...surface Provide adequate clearance and ventilation at all times WARNING Use of this unit in high wind conditions may result in poor burner operation low flame blowing out flaring up etc Avoid these conditions if possible by repositioning grill If repositioning does not improve operation discontinue use and turn off steam table until conditions improve DO NOT perform any maintenance until steam tab...

Page 8: ...firmly into the sockets on the bottom of the firebox 5 Flip base right side up 6 Remove all packing materials tape and protective laser paper can be white gray or clear in color from Stainless Steel Water Pan 7 Insert stainless steel water pan into body ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Disassemble current casters by taking nut off bolt and pulling old bolt out Discard old bolt STEP 2 Put new caster br...

Page 9: ... regulator to the propane cylinder and test for leaks according to the instructions found on PAGE 5 of this manual A QCC Connection The bright green QCC connector on a regulator threads snuggly and easily onto the external threads of the propane cylinder valve by turning the QCC clockwise B POL Connection The POL connector on a regulator is inserted into the propane cylinder valve and screws in by...

Page 10: ...fireplace match next to a burner and open the control valve turn it so knob is up and down perpendicular to the ground The burner will ignite instantly with a POOF sound 4 Replace stainless steel pan and fill with 1 2 inches of water 5 TO TURN OFF STEAM TABLE Simply turn the control knob to the CLOSED position parallel to the ground knob end turned to the left close main cylinder valve and disconn...

Page 11: ...r 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 3 How to clean the control valve orifice a Turn off gas and comple...

Page 12: ...and Wheel Connector Only 302102LL 200K Lime Green QCC 1 Connector Only 302120A 6 Low Pressure Hose 302123A 10 Low Pressure Hose 302124A 12 Low Pressure Hose 302127A 15 Low Pressure Hose 302763 Thread on Cast Iron Air Mixer 302761 Control Valve 302762 Chrome Knob 302345 Steam Table Burner 302450 Leg for Steam Table 102338 5 Swivel Caster 102336 Caster Brake for 5 Caster 102344 Caster Wrench 302763 ...

Page 13: ...Cylinder 301017 40 Propane Cylinder 102336 Caster Brake for 5 Caster 301169 VC 62 62 Green Vinyl Cover for ST 4 301168 VC 46 46 Green Vinyl Cover for ST 3 ST 4 Accessories http www bigjohngrills com products st 4 accessories ST 3 Accessories http www bigjohngrills com products st 3 accessories ...

Page 14: ...t gas dissipate until odor is no longer detected 4 Make sure control valve is closed and gas tank valve is off 5 In a spray bottle mix together dish soap and water 6 Spray the following with soapy water mixture a Tank Valve to QCC part that screws into tank from regulator b QCC to Regulator c Regulator to Hose d Entire hose e Hose to burner connection f Control Valve where it Connects to Burner 7 ...

Page 15: ...ast a 30 lb propane tank as most Big John equipment requires a minimum of a 30 propane tank due to the BTU draw Use of 20 lb cylinders is only acceptable for an appliance with a BTU draw of 60 000 BTU s or less The more volume of LP fuel you are drawing from the less likely you are to experience a freeze up Once a freeze up occurs you can ether switch tanks or pour warm water over the tank valve a...

Page 16: ...andard 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 requeste...

Page 17: ...burner holes when cleaning Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fittings while your steam table is in operation Do not store or lean items against steam table 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 uni...

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