Primus 321483 Installation instructions

Part No. 321483
IMPORTANT
Read instructions before operation.
PRIMUS
Express Stove
User Manual and
Product Specications
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Instructions for use
IMPORTANT: Read these instructions carefully
and familiarize yourself with the product
before tting the appliance to the LP Gas
cartridge. Review the instructions periodically
to maintain awareness. Retain these
instructions for future reference.
USE OUTDOORS ONLY!
NEVER cover the stove (gas cartridge) with
wind shields, 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, 2202 and 2207.
1.2 It may be hazardous to attempt to t other
types of gas cartridges.
1.3 Gas consumption: 160 g/h / 2.2 kW on
butane at a pressure of 1 bar. 198 g/h / 8600
Btu/h on butane at a pressure of 1.45 bar.
1.4 Jet nipple: 0.32 mm, 734350.
1.5 This gas appliance conforms to the
provisions of EN521/ANSI Z21.72-2000/CSA
11.2-2000.

3. Handling the appliance
3.1 Be careful not to touch hot parts of the
appliance during, or after use.
3.2 Storage: Always unscrew the cartridge
from the appliance when not in use. Store
them in a safe dry place away from heat.
3.3 Do not misuse the appliance, or use it for
anything for which it has not been designed.
3.4 Handle the appliance with care. Do not
drop it.
4. Assembling the appliance
(g.2)
4.1 Make sure that the control knob (2) is
fully closed (by turning it clockwise as far as
it will go). (Push the trigger (5) downwards
and check that a spark is red and strikes the
burner, with the piezo igniter (5) if standard.)
4.2 Keep the cartridge (3) upright when tting
it to the valve.
4.3 Place the valve squarely on top of the
cartridge (as shown in g .2).
4.4 Gently screw the cartridge into the valve
until it meets the O-ring of the valve. Be
careful not to t 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 appliance, do this outdoors. Do not
check for leaks with a naked ame. Use
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.
4.6 Rotate the legs (pot supports) (6) into their
correct operating positions.
4.7 Make sure that the burner is securely
screwed in. The stove is now ready for use.
2. Safety information (g.1)
2.1 Ensure that the appliance seals (1) are in
place and in good condition before tting the
gas cartridge. O-ring shall be loosely tted in
the valve body.
2.2 The appliance should be used outdoors
only.
2.3 The appliance must be operated on a level
surface. 2.4 Make sure that no inammable
materials are near the gas appliance, see
section 5.6.
2.5 Always change or t the gas cartridge in a
safe place, only outside, away from any source
of ignition such as naked ames, pilot lights,
electric res 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 ame. Use soapy water
only.
2.7 Never use an appliance with damaged or
worn seals and never use a leaking, damaged
or malfunctioning appliance.
2.8 Never leave the appliance unattended
when lit.
2.9 Do not allow pans to boil dry.

5. Operating the appliance
5.1 Always operate the appliance on rm level
of surface.
5.2 Turn the knob anticlockwise (2) and light
the burner (4) immediately (with the piezo
igniter (5) if standard).
5.3 Adjust the size of the ame 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
(control knob turned fully clockwise).
5.6 Distance to inammable materials must be
ensured. Minimum distance to combustibles
at least 500 mm (20 inches) from sides
and from top. To avoid a re hazard these
minimum distances must be complied with.
6. Changing the cartridge
6.1 Shut the valve fully. Be sure the ame is
extinguished and no other ame 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. 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 tting the appliance.
Replace the O-ring if it is damaged or worn.
8.2 New sealing O-rings are available from
your local dealer.
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 two small screws (7) at the
side of the stove and lift the burner part (4)
smoothly from the valve body.
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-t the jet nipple and screw it tightly
to ensure a gas seal. Re-t 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.
7.7 Push the burner part (4) to the valve body
and secure with the two small screws (7).

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 tting spares
and accessories. Avoid touching hot parts.
10.2 Replacement Cartridges: Use only Primus
2206, 2202, 2207 Propane/Butane mix gas
cartridges with this appliance.
10.3 Spare parts
734350 Jet nipple
732440 O-ring
(732110 Piezo igniter, 321483)
An optional cartridge support 721171 (for
extra stability) is available.
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1300 555 197
[email protected]
Distributed by
PRIMUS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Bundoora Victoria 3083
www.primusaustralia.com.au
For your safety
If you smell gas
1. DO not attempt to light appliance
2. Extinguish any open ame
3. Disconnect from fuel supply
DO not store or use gasoline or other liquids
with ammable vapours in the vicinity or any
other appliance
DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This appliance can produce carbon monoxide
which has no odour. Using it in an enclosed
space can kill you. Never use this appliance in
an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car
or home.
WARNING: Keep stove area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline and
other ammable vapours and liquids
WARNING: See too that no obstruction of
combustion or ventilation occur.
WARNING: See too that the ame on the
appliance is steady. The ame shall always
leave the stove straiaght upwards. Note. Wind
may press the ame down under the burner, if
that happens stop the stove immediately and
move it to a wind protected area.
WARNING: When the stove is in storage, the
gas canister has to be disconnected.