COMPANION SINGLE BURNER Instruction Manual

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PRIMUS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Bundoora Victoria 3083

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AS 2658 2008

Cert. GSCS20063

SAI Global

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Electronic Lighter

Ignites the burner.

IMPORTANT

Read instructions before operation.

This appliance shall only be used with butane gas
cartridges certied to EN417. It may be hazardous to
attempt to t other types of gas cartridge. Make sure
Ignition Knob/Flame Adjuster is completely turned
to the right prior to inserting gas canister. Ensure pot
holder is placed in it’s correct cooking position prior
to inserting cartridge and using product.

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Windshield

Prevents ame from being extinguished by wind.
Ensures a steady even ame temperature.

Liquid Guard

Holds liquid overow.

Gas Can Cover

Pot/Pan Holder

Secures pot/pan while in use.

Gas Can Lock Ignition Knob/Flame Adjuster

Ignites unit and allows ame
adjustment after ignition.

COOKING &

STORAGE
POSITION

SINGLE BURNER BUTANE CARTRIDGE STOVE

Instruction Manual

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WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Read these instructions for use carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the appliance before
connecting it to its gas container. Keep these
instructions for future reference.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

This appliance can produce carbon monoxide
which has no odour. Using it in an enclosed
space (for example, caravan, tent, car, mobile
home) may cause death.

DO NOT MODIFy THIS APPlIANCE

In the case of service or failure, do not attempt to
repair, return to the place of purchase for service
& warranty support.

DO NOT USE THIS APPlIANCE IF
IT HAS DAMAGED OR WORN SEAlS

Check that seals between the appliance and the
gas container are in place and in good condition
before connecting the gas container.

DO NOT USE THIS APPlIANCE IF
IT IS lEAkING, DAMAGED OR DOES
NOT OPERATE PROPERly

• If there is a smell of gas, immediately extinguish
the burner, disengage the gas cartridge
and move the appliance to a well ventilated
location away from any ignition source. Check
for leaks using soapy water. Do not try to detect
leaks using a ame.

• If there is a leak from your appliance (smell of
gas) and you cannot stop the gas ow, remove
the appliance to a well ventilated location away
from any ignition source. Check for leaks using
soapy water. Do not try to detect leaks using a
ame.

GAS CONTAINERS SHAll BE CHANGED
IN A WEll vENTIlATED lOCATION

Preferably outside away from people and any
sources of ignition such as naked ames, pilot
ames, etc.

DURING OPERATION THE POT/PAN
HOlDER AND BURNER ASSEMBly
WIll BECOME EXTREMEly HOT
– DO NOT TOUCH

Once the appliance had been used move to a
secure location and allow to cool before storing
in the plastic carry case. Ensure that the gas
cartridge is removed from the appliance prior to
storage. Store the gas cartridges separately to
the appliance.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOvE OR
RElOCATE THE APPlIANCE WHEN
IT IS OPERATING

Extinguish the burner, disengage the gas
cartridge then move the appliance. To check if
gas remains in the cartridge, hold the cartridge in
a vertical position and shake from side to side, if
there is a sound or feel of liquid movement inside
the cartridge contains gas.

THE APPlIANCE MUST BE USED
OUTDOORS ONly

It is to be operated no closer than 900mm
from combustible surfaces, fabrics, ammable
materials & people. Must only be used on solid
& stable surfaces made from non combustible or
non ammable materials.

INSPECT THE APPlIANCE REGUlARly
FOR SIGNS OF WEAR, lEAkS OR
INCORRECT OPERATION

If issues are identied do not attempt to repair,
return to your authorised stockist for service &
maintenance.

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USE ONly FOR COOkING

Do not use for igniting coals, drying clothes or
as a heater.

kEEP lIqUIDS FROM OvERFlOWING

Do not allow liquids to overow onto burner.
After unit has cooled clean burner.

DO NOT COvER ENTIRE SURFACE
OF COOkER

Using two units side by side or covering entire
surface of unit will cause overheating.

DO NOT USE IN WINDy AREAS

Flame may be scattered or extinguished.

DO NOT USE IN ENClOSED SPACES
OR NEAR FlAMMABlE MATERIAlS

Keep unit away from walls, under shelves and
ammable materials.

BE SURE GAS DOES NOT OvERFlOW

Insert gas can securely to avoid overow.

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONly

• Do not use in direct sunlight

• Keep bottom away from dirt and sand

• Use only on a secure steady surface

• Do not use indoors

• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this

unit while it is in operation

• Do not leave unit unattended while

operating

• Avoid touching burner, trivet etc.

immediately after use or while in use

KEEP UNIT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN

CARTRIDGE SAFETy

Caution on the cartridge

1. This appliance shall only be used with butane
gas only cartridges certied to EN417. It
may be hazardous to t other types of gas
cartridge.

2. The cartridge should be placed away from
ammable products or the direct rays of
the sun. Be sure to close the gas control valve
securely after using. Never keep cartridges in
places over 40ºC.

3. Do not store unit or cartridge in
enclosed areas.

4. Do not puncture or incinerate empty

cartridge

5. Do not rell gas into empty can.

6. Keep out of reach of children.

REGUlAR CHECkING AND ClEANING

Cautions on checking and cleaning

1. Make sure that the gas cartridge is
released before checking and cleaning.

2. Never remove or modify safety devices and
gas components.

Checking and Cleaning

1. Body: Wipe o with a clean cloth. When
necessary, use a mild kitchen cleanser and
then nish with a dry cloth.

2. Pan support and drip pan: After washing,
wipe with a dry cloth.

3. Burner: Clean the burner top and the
burner ports with a hard brush making
sure that all particles are removed from
the burner ports. Take care not to damage
electronic igniter.

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SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must only be used in an above
ground open air situation with natural ventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage is
rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection.

Any enclosure in which the appliance is used
should comply with one of the following:

(A) An enclosure with walls on all sides, but with

no overhead cover.

(B) Within a partial enclosure that includes an

overhead cover and no more than two walls.

(C) Within a partial enclosure that includes an

overhead cover and more than two walls, the
following must apply:

(1) At least 25% of the total wall area is

completely open.

(2) 30% or more in total of the remaining

wall side, back and front wall areas is
open and unrestricted.

(3) In the case of balconies, 20% or more

of the total wall area must remain open
and unrestricted.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. OPEN GAS CAN PORT

Insert nger into port and gently pull up gas
can hood.

2. INSERT GAS CANISTER

Important: make sure ignition knob/ame
adjuster is completely turned to the right prior to
inserting gas canister.

Secure indent on upper rim of Butane Gas
canister with gas can grip on unit.

3. PRESS GAS CAN lOCk
DOWN FIRMly

Canister should be held securely in place.

4. ClOSE GAS CAN HOOD

Firmly close as shown below.

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5. TURN IGNITION kNOB/FlAME
ADjUSTER COMPlETEly lEFT

Knob will audibly click into place and burner will
ignite. If burner does not light, return control
knob to o position and repeat procedure.

6. PlACE POT/PAN ON RANGE

Adjust ame by turning Ignition Knob/Flame
Adjuster. Turn left to increase ame or right to
decrease ame.

7. EXTINGUISH AFTER USE

Turn Ignition Knob/Flame Adjuster completely to
the right to extinguish ame. Allow unit to cool.

During operation the pot/pan holder and
burner assembly will become extremely hot –
Do Not Touch.

Once the appliance had been used move to a
secure location and allow to cool before storing
in the plastic carry case. Ensure that the gas
cartridge is removed from the appliance prior to
storage. Store the gas cartridges separately to
the appliance.

8. RElEASE GAS CAN lOCk

Press Gas Can Lock up to release canister.
Remove gas can when not in use. Store in cool
dry place away from direct sunlight.

Valve Cartridge Guide

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HANDlING WHEN SAFETy DEvICE MECHANISM WORkS

If the range is used in a hot area and the internal gas pressure of cartridge increases more than
5-7kg/cm

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(normal pressure 2-3kg/cm2) a built-in safety device (pressure sensor device) blocks out

and cuts o the gas ow to extinguish the ame.

To re-ignite burner, remove cartridge from gas range. Turn knob to ON position to remove excess
gas from valve. After 5 minutes reset safety device by pushing down and replacing cartridge.
Repeat ignition procedure until ignition begins.

Problem

No
Ignition

No
Burning

Unstable
Flame

Uneven
Flame

Slow
Burning

Gas
Smell

Stopped
working
while in
use

Continue
Burning

Solution

Cause

Lack of Fuel

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Replace Cartridge

Spark point dirty

✔

Wipe o dirt

Dirty burner

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Clean the burner

Imperfect rell
alignment

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Reset correctly

Dirty burner
cartridge

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Request for inspection
repair

Faulty Knob

✔ ✔

Request for inspection
service

Internal gas
pressure too high

✔

Cool down gas

Function of safety
stop mechanism

✔ ✔

Remove any causes
and reset

Improper setting
of spark point

✔

Set spark point to
2mm (5/64”) away
from burner

TROUBlESHOOTING

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SPECIFICATIONS

Part No. COMP523
Operation Butane Cartridge
Dimensions 380L x 258W x 85Hmm
Injector size 0.58mm
Net weight 2.0Kg
Gas consumption 152g/hr

THIS APPLIANCE:

- Must only be serviced by an authorised person

- Suitable for camping use only

- Must NOT be exposed to moisture or rain

- Must only be used with a butane gas cartridge certied to: DOT2P, UN2037, EN417

- May be hazardous to attempt to t other types of gas containers

- Only be used in a well ventilated area

- Can produce carbon monoxide which has no odour. Using it in an enclosed space (e.g. caravan, tent,

car, mobile home) may cause harm

- In the case of service or failure, do not attempt to repair, return to the place of purchase for service

& warranty support

- Inspect the appliance regularly for signs of wear, leaks or incorrect operation. If issues are identied

do not attempt to repair, return to your authorised stockist for service & maintenance

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SPECIFICATIONS

DO NOT: Operate this appliance before reading the instruction booklet

DO NOT: Place articles on or against this appliance

DO NOT: Store chemicals or ammable materials, or spray aerosols near

this appliance

DO NOT: Operate with panels, covers or guards removed from this appliance.

DO NOT: Operate in an enclosed area without ventilation

DO NOT: Operate in a boat, caravan or tent