Primus PTL 2245 - Lantern Instructions Manual

INTRODUCTION

Read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with the product before fitting the appliance to the gas cartridge. Review the instructions periodically to maintain awareness. Retain these instructions for future reference.

Provide ample ventilation. This gas appliance consumes air (oxygen). Do not use this appliance in an unventilated space to avoid endangering your life. If still more gas appliances and/or occupants using gas are added to the space additional ventilation must be provided.
Recommended only for outdoor use.

1. This appliance shall be used exclusively with Primus Propane/Butane mix cartridges 2202 and 2207.
2. It may be hazardous to attempt to fit other types of gas cartridges.
3. Gas consumption: 25 g/h/ 0,9 oz/h / ca. 0,3 kW butane at 1 bar pressure.
4. Jet nipple size: 0,12 mm, 62135 Butane
5. This appliance complies with prEN 521, CAN-11.1-M79

SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Ensure that the appliance seals (1) are in place and in good condition before fitting the gas cartridge.
   
2. Ensure that the appliance is used in well ventilated area. Recommended only for outdoor use!
3. The appliance must be operated on a level surface.
4. Make sure that no inflammable materials are near the gas appliance
5. Always change or fit the gas cartridge in a safe place, only outside, away from any source of ignition such as naked flames, pilot lights, electric fires and away from other people.
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, for example.
7. Never use an appliance with damaged or worn seals and never use a leaking, damaged or malfunctioning appliance.
8. Never leave the appliance unattended when lit.

HANDLING THE APPLIANCE

1. Be careful not to touch hot parts of the appliance during, or after use.
2. Storage: Always unscrew the cartridge from the appliance when not in use. Store them in a safe dry place away from heat.
3. Do not misuse the appliance, or use it for anything for which it has not been designed.
4. Handle the appliance with care. Do not drop it.

ASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE

1. Ensure that the control knob (2) is turned off (turned fully clockwise).
2. Keep the cartridge (3) upright when fitting it to the valve.
3. Place the valve squarely on top of the cartridge (as shown).
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.
5. Ensure that a complete gas seal has been made. If you have to check the gas soundness of the appliance, do this outdoors. Do not check for leaks with a naked flame. Use warm soapy water only, applied to the joints and connections of the appliance. Any leakage will show up as bubbles around the leakage 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.
6. Pre-burning the mantle before use: Remove the lantern top and glass.
   Make sure that the mantle (6) is located on the grooves (7) of the burner tube (4), i.e. the large end on the lower groove of the tube and the small end on the upper groove. Make sure that the mantle is uniformly threaded all round the burner tube. Light the mantle with a match or lighter and turn the control knob (2) and keep the burner alight for about a minute until the mantle has formed a white "egg".
7. When the mantle has been fully burnt off, replace the lantern glass and top.
8. The lantern is now ready for use.
   NOTE: When the mantle has been burned off, it is very brittle and care should be taken not to damage it. Do not use the lantern with a damaged mantle as this may cause the glass to crack. Spare mantles are available from your local dealer.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

1. Always operate the appliance on firm level of surface.
2. Turn the knob anticlockwise (2) and light the burner (4) immediately (with the Piezo Igniter (9) if standard).
3. Adjust the size of the flame by turning the control knob (2).
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. After use, ensure that the valve is fully shut (control knob turned fully clockwise).
6. Suspension chain for transport. When suspending the lantern from the ceiling or the like, make sure that the distance to combustible material is at least 500 mm. OTHERWISE a fire may break out.

CHANGING THE CARTRIDGE

Shut the valve fully. Be sure the flame is extinguished 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 above.

MAINTENANCE

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 (10) might be blocked.
2. Cleaning the Jet Nipple: Fully turn off the control knob (2) and unscrew the cartridge (3).
3. Remove the lantern top and glass. Remove the burner (4) by using flat pliers and shift it forwards and backwards until it slides up.
   1. Take caution to avoid deformation of the burner. Do not exert pressure upon the burner.
4. Unscrew the mixer tube (19) by using a 12 mm spanner and the jet nipple (10) by using a 6 mm spanner or Primus 720610 jet nipple spanner.
   
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.
6. Re-fit the Jet Nipple and screw it tightly to ensure a gas seal. Re-fit the cartridge by following the description in section 4. For extra safety, check the joint with warm soapy water. If bubbles appear, the joint is not tight enough.
7. Fit the burner in place and go through section 4.6 pre-burning the mantle.

ROUTINE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

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.
2. New sealing O-rings are available from your local dealer.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

1. If you cannot rectify any fault by following these instructions, return the appliance to your local retailer.
2. Never attempt any other maintenance or repair.
3. Never modify the appliance. This may cause the appliance to become unsafe.

SPARES AND ACCESSORIES

1. Use only Primus brand spares and accessories. Be careful when fitting spares and accessories. Avoid touching hot parts.
2. Replacement Cartridges: Use only Primus 2202, 2207 Propane/Butane mix gas cartridges with this appliance.

Spare parts

If you have any difficulty in obtaining replacement cartridges, cylinders, accessories or spares, apply directly to us: Primus Ltd., FORMBY, GB Suunto, CARLSBAD, CA, USA • Primus Australia Pty. Ltd.,ROSANNA, VICTORIA, AU • BOC Gases Ltd. PETONE, NZ • Cadac, JOHANNESBURG, SA

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