ORIGO 1500 User manual

ORIGO 1500 and 3000 Alcohol Stoves
This is a reproductionof the Englishportionof the instructions that came withmystove in
1987.
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGO 1500 and 3000 are non-pressurized alcohol stoves withthe fuelabsorbed ina non-
flammable pulp. Theyhave no valves to develop leaks, or other components in need of
regular service. This makes ORIGO 1500 and 3000 safe and easyto maintain.
As always - whenworking witha naked flame - certainprecautions are required. So,read
the following simple instructions carefullybefore using your newORIGO 1500 and 3000
stove.
If anaccident should ever occur, remember that burning alcohol canbe extinguished with
water.
LOCATION OF YOUR NEW ORIGO 1500 AND 3000
Your stove should be located ina well-ventilated space. Avoid excessive draft.If your
ORIGO1500 and 3000 is used inanopencockpit,it should be placed so that maximum
protectionagainst the wind is obtained. Mount the stove as far awayfrom combustible
materials as possible. Preferablymount the stove ina metal-lined space.
TO FILL, OPENTHE STOVE TOP
Turnthe knobs to 0 position,burner openings fullycovered. Pull the forward lower edge of
the stove top slightlyforward,while simultaneouslypressing the catchPRESS (photo 1).
Photo 1.
Tank must notbe filled near anopenflame or a hot object.The stove top canonlybe
opened whenthe burner openings are completelycovered bythe regulating plates.Turn
the regulator knobs clockwise as far as theygo, and the flames are extinguished. Lift out
tank unit. It is essential that not only has the flame been completelyextinguished, but that
there is no heat grow onburner top.
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During use,the tanks are heated, and the fuelrequires space to expand. It is therefore
important to avoid overfilling the tanks.
The tank openings are recessed to facilitate filling. Hold the tank as showninphoto 2, with
the recess pointing down, and pour the fueldirectlyinto the opening covered bythe wire
mesh. Check quantitybyraising to vertical. Whenfuel is visible inrecess, do not fill more
(photo 3). After filling, make certainno excess fuel remains instove. Always wipe tanks dry.
Place tanks instove. Check thattheyfit properlyinmountings. Close the stove up.
Photo 2. Photo 3.
Closing: Knobs in 0 position! Fold downthe stove top, the catchwill lock. (Make certain
that the regulating plates cover the burner openings so that stove top is level.)
TO LIGHT (PHOTO 4)
Turnregulator knob counter-clockwise to openburner.Place a lighted matchat burner
opening.(Matchcanbe dropped inand removed at next filling.)
If the stove is warm (from previous use), burner mayignite suddenlyand simultaneously
snuff itself out. If this happens, blow downinto burner opening to dissipate alcohol vapor,
and relight. The Origo-lighter is recommended. Winterize your stove byburning remaining
fuel.
Photo 4.
EXTINGUISH
Turnregulator knob clockwise.
TO REMOVE GRID (PHOTO 5)
At the back of the stove top is anoblong hole, into which the grid retaining hook fits. To
remove grid,slide it out of the retaining hole and itcanbe lifted off.
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Photo 5.
GIMBALS
Gimbals for ORIGO 1500 and 3000 are optional. Your ORIGO 1500 and 3000 gimbals
should be mounted as follows: The gimbalsideplates are fastened to the lower bodyofthe
stove bythe enclosed nuts and bolts (photo 6).Theycanonlybe attached inone way.
Photo 6.
The gimbalarms, however,canbe turned to enable the stove to be lowered forwards or
backwards. Before mounting the gimbalarms, make a test byattaching them to the gimbal
plates inorder to determine whichalternative is right for your boat.Remember that the
stove top must be raised to full upright positioninorder to remove burner units for filling,
whenthe gimbals are indownposition. Also be sure thatyour ORIGO 1500 and 3000
stove has sufficient roomto swing freelywhengimbals are used.Take care that stove is
not mounted too close to combustible materials, or materials likelyto deteriorate fromthe
heat.Whenlifting the stove into positionyoufastenthe gimbal side plates to the gimbal
arms atthe pivot point using the two special thumb screws supplied.Be sure thatthe
installationis done inthe correct sequence.
Fiber washers withround holes mustbe placed onthe gimbalarm side. Thenhang stove.
Place fiber washers withoblong hole betweenbodyof stove and gimbalplate.Theyare cut
to fit the end of the plate, and fastenthe screws. Adjust the tension of the screws to the
desired friction.
GASKETS
The stove is delivered withgaskets ontop ofthe tanks. These are to be used if youare not
using your stove for some time. Canalso be used to prevent evaporationinhot climate.
Use this way: fold up the stovetop, check that the stove has become cold. Put the gaskets
over the tank openings. Fold downthe stovetop to horizontalpositionand openthe burners
to lock the top inclosed position.
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TECHNICAL DATA:
Height approx. 5 3/8" (137 mm) incl. cooking grid
Depth approx. 10 7/8 275 mm
Length approx. 18 1/4 464 mm (1500, 9 5/16" 236 mm)
Fuel tanks approx. 2.5 pints each tanks (1,2 1.)
Fuel denatured alcohol. methylated spirit
Efficiency will boil 2 pints of water in 7 minutes (per burner)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Gimbals
Potholders
Lighter
WARNING
To be used onlywithdenatured alcohol. Must never be used withgasoline, kerosene,
dieselor anyother type of fuels.
ORIGOVERKEN
Box171
S-301 03 HALMSTAD
SWEDEN
ORIGO AB Sweden
1121 Lewis Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34237
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Origo WEB Site Information
The Origo website is at www.origo-sweden.com.
Common Specifications for ORIGO Alcohol Stoves and Ovens
Power Alcohol 7000 BTUs (approx.) per burner
Fuel Capacity 1 qt. 8-1/2 ozs. (1.2 Liters) per canister
(denatured alcohol)
Cooking Capacity 4-10 hours (average) per canister, per filling
Boiling Time 6-8 minutes for 1 qt. of water, per canister
1500 Dimensions (H x W x D) 5-3/8" x 9-5/16" x 10-5/16"
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(137 x 236 x 262 mm)
With Gimbal 9" x 11-1/8" x 10-5/16"
(229 x 282 x 262 mm)
1500 Weight 7-1/2 lbs. (3.375 kg)
3000 Dimensions (H x W x D) 5-3/8" x 18-5/16" x 10-5/16"
(137 x 465 x 262 mm)
With Gimbal 9" x 20-1/8" x 10-5/16"
(229 x 511 x 262 mm)
3000 Weight Weight 14 lbs. (6.3 kg)
Energy Source Pressure-free denatured alcohol
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