Primus EtaSolo 3550 Instructions For Use Manual

3550
ENG
PRIMUS
EtaSolo Stove
IMPORTANT: Read these instructions carefully and
familiarize yourself with the product before fitting
the appliance to the LP Gas cartridge. Review the
Design and Quality Primus AB Sweden
instructions periodically to maintain awareness.
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Retain these instructions for future reference.
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USE OUTDOORS ONLY!
NEVER cover the stove (gas cartridge) with wind shields,
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rocks or similar which may cause "over heating"
and damage the stove and cartridge. Overheating a
gas cartridge by this means is highly dangerous.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 This appliance shall be used exclusively with Primus
Propane/Butane/Isubutane mix cartridges 2206..
1.2 It may be hazardous to attempt to fit other types of
gas cartridges.
1.3 Gas consumption: 70 g/h / 1.0 kW on butane at a
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pressure of 1 bar.
82 g/h / 4300 Btu/h on butane at a pressure of
1.45 bar.
1.4 Jet nipple: 0.20 mm, 734800.
1.5 This gas appliance conforms to the provisions of
EN521/ANSI Z21.72b-2004/CSA 11.2b-2004.
2. SAFETY INFORMATION (fig.1)
2.1 Ensure that the appliance seals (1) are in place and
in good condition before fitting the gas cartridge.
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O-ring shall be loosely fitted in the valve body.
2.2 The appliance should be used outdoors only.
2.3 The appliance must be operated on a level surface.
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2.4 Make sure that no inflammable materials are near
the gas appliance, see section 5.6.
2.5 Always change or fit the gas cartridge in a safe
place, only outside, away from any source of igni-
Fig 2
tion such as naked flames, pilot lights, electric fires
and away from other people.
2.6 If you have to check the gas soundness of the
appliance, do this outdoors. Do not check for leaks
with a naked flame. Use soapy water only.
2.7 Never use an appliance with damaged or worn
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seals and never use a leaking, damaged or malfun-
ctioning appliance.
2.8 Never leave the appliance unattended when lit.
7 2.9 Do not allow pans to boil dry.
3. HANDLING THE APPLIANCE
3.1 Be careful not to touch hot parts of the appliance
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6 during, or after use.
3.2 Storage: Always unscrew the cartridge from the
appliance when not in use. Store them in a safe dry
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place away from heat.
3.3 Do not misuse the appliance, or use it for anything
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for which it has not been designed.
3.4 Handle the appliance with care. Do not drop it.
4. ASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE (fig.2)
4.1 Make sure that the control knob (2) is fully closed
(by turning it clockwise as far as it will go). (Push
Fig 4
Fig 3
the trigger (5) downwards and check that a spark is
fired and strikes the burner, with the piezo igniter (5)
if standard.)
4.2 Keep the cartridge (3) upright when fitting it to the
valve.
4.3 Place the valve squarely on top of the cartridge (as
shown in fig .2).
4.4 Gently screw the cartridge into the valve until it
meets the O-ring of the valve. Be careful not to
fit the cartridge cross threaded. Screw hand
tight only. Do not overtighten or you will
damage the cartridge valve.
4.5 Ensure that a complete gas seal has been made. If
you have to check the gas soundness of the appli-
ance, do this outdoors. Do not check for leaks with
a naked flame. Use soapy water only, applied to the
joints and connections of the appliance. Any lea-
kage will show up as bubbles around the leakage
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area. If you are in doubt or you can hear or smell
gas, do not attempt to light the appliance. Unscrew
the cartridge and contact your local dealer.
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4.6 With EtaSolo pot
4.6.1 Push the two buttons (6) and place the pot in posi-
tion. Make sure that the spring steel locks the pot in
its position.
The stove is now ready for use.
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4.7 With other pot or pan
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
4.7.1 Place the three pot supports (7) in their holes and
the cut outs in the side.
4.7.2 Place the heat reflector (8) aroud the burner and
the piezo igniter.
The stove is now ready for use.
5. OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
5.1 Always operate the appliance on firm level of
surface.
5.2 Turn the knob anticlockwise (2) and light the burner
(4) immediately with the piezo igniter (5).
5.3 Adjust the size of the flame by turning the control
knob (2).
5.4 After lighting, operate the appliance upright and
do not move it around. Flaring may occur if the
appliance has not fully warmed, or if it is moved
carelessly.
5.5 After use, ensure that the valve is fully shut (con-
trol knob turned fully clockwise).
5.6 Distance to inflammable materials must be ensu-
red. Minimum distance to combustibles at least
500 mm (20 inches) from sides and from top.
To avoid a fire hazard these minimum
distances must be complied with.
6. CHANGING THE CARTRIDGE
6.1 Shut the valve fully. Be sure the flame is exting-
uished and no other flame is nearby. Take the
unit outdoors away from other people. Unscrew
the cartridge from the valve and replace the
appliance sealing O-ring if it is cracked or worn.
Avoid cross threading by puting the valve onto
the cartridge screw thread squarely and screw on
hand tight only, as described in section 4.
7. MAINTENANCE
7.1 If gas pressure drops or the gas will not light,
check if there is gas left in the cartridge (3). If so,
the jet nipple (9) might be blocked.
Cleaning the jet nipple
7.2 Fully turn off the control knob (2) and unscrew
the cartridge (3).
7.3 Unscrew the burner part (4) from the valve body
(10).
7.4 Unscrew the jet nipple (9) from the valve using a
6 mm spanner.
7.5 Clean out the jet nipple by blowing through the
tiny hole at the front. Do not use an incorrect
size picker or any type of pin etc. to clean the
blockage or you may damage the hole and make
the appliance unsafe.
7.6 Re-fit the jet nipple and screw it tightly to ensure
a gas seal.
7.7 Re-screw the burner part (4) to the valve body.
8. ROUTINE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
8.1 Always ensure that the O-ring sealing is in place
and in good condition. Always check this each
time prior to fitting the appliance. Replace the
O-ring if it is damaged or worn.
8.2 New sealing O-rings are available from your local
dealer.
9. SERVICE AND REPAIR
9.1 If you cannot rectify any fault by following these
instructions, return the appliance to your local
retailer.
9.2 Never attempt any other maintenance or repair.
9.3 Never modify the appliance. This may cause the
appliance to become unsafe.
10. SPARES AND ACCESSORIES
10.1 Use only Primus brand spares and accessories.
Be careful when fitting spares and accessories.
Avoid touching hot parts.
10.2 Replacement Cartridges: Use only Primus 2206,
Propane/Butane mix gas cartridges with this
appliance.
10.3 Spare parts
734800 Jet nipple
734810 Piezo igniter
734820 Lid
732440 O-ring
10.4 In the event of difficulties in obtaining spare parts
or accessories, consult the distributor in your
country. Visit www.primus.se