Petromax Hobo Stove bk1 User manual

Petromax bk1
User Manual

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USER MANUAL
Thank you for choosing the Petromax Hobo Stove bk1. We are
convinced that you will be delighted with the great features the
Petromax bk1 has to offer and know that it will make your outdoor
activities even more exciting. The Petromax bk1 is an efficient
stove for any outdoor activity and is derived from the cooking and
fireplaces of North American migrant workers, known as "hobox."
Petromax improves it and presents, with the bk1, a very special
hobo stove.
SAFETY NOTES
Please read and follow this user manual and safety instruc-
tions carefully before using your Petromax bk1 for the first
time, and store it in a secure place. If the Petromax bk1 is
given to another person, these safety instructions must also
be given to that person.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The seven piece Petromax bk1 is a practical and efficient stove for
any outdoor activity. The gaps in the side panels and in the grate
of the stove give you an optimal air supply for the fire. Thanks to
this "stack effect," the Petromax bk1 efficiently burns fuel and pro-
duces high temperatures on a small surface. It enables you to cook
quickly and with little effort.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Only use the Petromax bk1 outdoors. Do not use indoors.
Fire hazard and danger of asphyxiation!
•Comply with fire safety regulations.
•Show consideration to the plant and animal life when you start
a fire outdoors. Keep a minimum distance of at least 15 feet to
woods and areas of dense vegetation.
•Keep a minimum distance of 5 feet to flammable materials when
using the Petromax bk1. Do not use the hobo stove on a table.
•Set up a fireproof environment by removing all flammable mate-

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rials such as leaves or dry grass. Place the Petromax bk1 on a
level, steady surface before starting the fire.
•Only use branches, bark, and wood that have already fallen from
trees to start the fire. Take care of the plant and animal life by
leaving living trees untouched.
•If you use a commercially available fire starter, please follow the
instructions on the packaging.
•Never pour flammable fluids into the Petromax bk1.
•Never use fluids such as gasoline, turpentine, or alcohol to start
or restart the fire. Such substances can explode and are toxic and
harmful to the environment.
•Never leave the Petromax bk1 unattended while it is in use. Do
not let children and animals get close to the hobo stove.
•Do not move the Petromax bk1 when it is in use or hot.
•Wear appropriate clothes when using the Petromax bk1. Avoid
wearing long, loose sleeves.
•Make sure you have some sand or water, a fire extinguisher, or a
fire blanket nearby to extinguish the fire.
•Let the Petromax bk1 cool down after use.
•Do not remove hot ashes. Wait until they are cold. Then dispose of
the ashes properly. Never throw hot ashes in the trash!

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PARTS DESCRIPTION AND
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
uFront panel
vSide panels
wStruts
xGrate
yBack panel
zPouch (not shown)
SET UP AND USE
1. Hang the side panels von the
back panel yand slightly pull
the side panels voutwards.
2. Join the grate xto the back
panel y. There are two options:
a) If you want to burn natural
materials, place the grate at the bottom, thus creating a spa-
cious combustion chamber (figure 2.1).
b) In order to light the hobo stove with dry fuel tablets, tea
lights or a denatured alcohol stove, choose the upper position
for the grate (figure 2.2).
Lift the grate xand put the side panels vtogether thanks to
the provided slots.
3. Now hang the front panel uto the side panels v.
4. Finally, put the struts win the slots of the side panels v. The
Petromax bk1 is now assembled and ready to be used.
5. Light a fire in the hobo stove. As soon as the fire is burning
properly, you can start cooking.
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HINTS AND ADVICE
•Place the Petromax bk1 on a level and steady surface before start-
ing a fire. If the surface is uneven, you can secure the Petromax
bk1 with two traditional tent pegs on the sides.
•Before starting a fire, make sure the place is fireproof. Remove all
flammable materials such as leaves or dry grass. Make sure the
Petromax bk1 does not sink in the ground. The Petromax bk1 only
works efficiently when enough air can be sucked into it through
the sides and the grate.
•To fan the fire in the Petromax bk1, blow steadily on the embers
through the gaps. Do not blow too strongly. There is a risk of fly-
ing sparks!
•If you want to move the hobo stove in a steady and safe way, lift it
up by the oblong sides. Always wear heat-resistant gloves.
•Make sure the Petromax bk1 is level and the cooking container
cannot move.
•While cooking, you can add wood through the opening on the
front panel without lifting up the cooking container. However, it
only works when the grate is in the lower position (see 2.1).
•As an alternative you can also heat the Petromax bk1 with dry
fuel tablets, tea lights, or a lighter like the Petromax blow torch.
To do so, place the grate in the upper position so that the heat of
the flames is as near as possible to the cooking vessel (see 2.2).
AFTER USE
•Once you have finished cooking, you can extinguish the fire in the
Petromax bk1 with water or let it burn out.
•Do not remove the ashes before they have completely cooled
down. Dispose of the ashes properly.
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•Take the Petromax bk1 apart, clean each piece separately and put
them back in their pouch.
•Dispose of any combustion residues and leave no trace.
WARRANTY
In normal use, a warranty period of two years applies to your
Petromax bk1 from the date of purchase. This does not apply
to normal wear and tear. If you cannot properly assemble the
Petromax bk1 due to a defect in material or workmanship, you are
entitled to a warranty repair. Contact your dealer for that purpose.
SUPPORT
If you have questions or if you need additional information, please
let us know. You can contact our support team via e-mail at:
[e-mail]

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For a coffee break in the open air: Petromax Perkomax
•for 1.5 liters (50 Oz) coffee or tea
•available in white or black
•perfect in combination with the Petromax bk1
OUTDOORS WITH PETROMAX
Boils water quickly and easily − the Petromax Teakettle
•available in three sizes (50 Oz, 101 Oz, 169 Oz)

Petromax Inc.
2500 Wilcrest
Suite 300
Houston 77042
USA
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.petromax.com
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