GSI Outdoors Glacier Camp Service Manual

GLACIER

CAMP STOVE

DANGER

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:
1/ Do not attempt to light appliance.
2/ Extinguish any open flame.
3/ Disconnect from fuel supply.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

This appliance can produce carbon
monoxide which has no odor.
Using it in an enclosed space can
kill you.
Never use this stove in an enclosed
space such as a camper, tent, car
or home.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other
liquids with flammable vapors in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING

Read and unders tand this entire instruction manual before using this stove. Keep this
instr uction manual f or future referenc e. Practice using this stove before heading out
on your trip to familiarize yourself with its f unction and dangers. If you do not
understand t his manual or have any questions, ple ase call GSI Outdoors, Inc. at
1-800-704-4474, [phone], email us at [e-mail] or visit
our website at www.gsioutdoors.com.

Do not at tempt to use t his stove: (1) before reading and fully understanding this
instr uction manual ; (2) if you are not prep ared or comfortable attending to a burning
and/ or hot stove at all times; ( 3) if you observe, smell or hear leaking fuel; or (4) if you
obser ve any condition with the stove system or in the surrounding environment that
would make operation of an open flamed devic e dangerous. F ailure to follow these
directions can cause an unsafe situation leading to fire or an explosion, resulting in
serious bodily injury or death.

IMPORTANT

Do not use stove if part s are missing or broken, or wi th replacement par ts not specific
to your stove model. Use of s tove with missing or broken par ts, or with replacement
parts not specific to your stove model, can result in burns, severe injury or death.

Do not at tempt to modify or us e this stove in any way for any purpose other than
described in this instruction m anual

DANGER

IGNITION HAZARD

This st ove can easily ignite surrounding materials and flammable liquids or vapors. Keep
stove and car tridge awa y from other h eat source s. NEVER U SE WITH W IND SCRE EN.

INJURY HAZARD

Never let children use this stove. Supervise children in the cooking area at all times,
keeping them at le ast 10 feet (3+ meters) away from the stove.

WARNING

Handling this product exposes you to lead, a chemical known t o the State of
California to cause canc er, birth defects or ot her reproductive harm. WAS H YOUR

HANDS AFTER HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
PARTS:

a: Pot Suppor ts b: Burner Head c: Valve Bod y d: Flame Adjuster Valve
e: Flame Adjust er

SAFETY INFORMATION

This stove is designed for O UTDOOR USE ONLY for boiling water and cooking food.
Use of stove within any enclosed space, or for a purpose other than boiling water or
cooking food can cause fire, explosion or poisoning resulting in serious bodily injury
or deat h. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those around you.
This manual is not intended to replace your goo d judgment. If you have any questions
or concerns contact GSI Outdoors, Inc. at 1-800-704-4474, [phone], email
us at [e-mail] or visit our website at www.gsioutdoors.com.

GENERAL FUEL CARTRIDGE SAFETY

This stove uses a liquid pressurized gas (LPG) cartridge th at is highly flammable and
explosive. Use only GSI Ou tdoors isoButane F uel Cartridges of Isobutane and
Propane mix (4 oz./110 g, 8 oz./230 g or 16 oz. /450 g) . Because GSI Outdoors cannot
assure the qualit y and safet y of other manufacturers’ fuel cartridge s, do not attempt
to fit ot her types or makes of gas cartridges to the Glacier Stov e. Follow this safety
information w hen using GSI car tridges:

!/ Listen and smell for leaking gas. Leaking gas is a serious hazard. Natur al LPG is

invisible and odorless; strong odorant additives have been added to the fuel mix
but can fade over time. Leaks are not always detectable by smell. Do not use this
stove if it is leaking, damaged, or does not operate properly.

GENERAL FUEL CARTRIDGE SAFETY

!/ Check that the stove and fuel cartridge connection is secure and tight . If the

connection do es not look or feel secure, or if you hear or smell leaking gas, do not
use stove or car tridge. Mov e stove to a well- ventilated area away from any
ignition source to locate and stop the leak. Only check for le aks outdoor s using
soapy w ater. Bubbles will form if the soapy w ater is poured over a leak . Do not try
to dete ct leaks using a flame.

!/ Only change the c artridge outside and at least 25 feet ( 7.6 meter s) from people and

any source of ignition.

!/ Always position stove on a stable, solid level surface before using stove. Check

and if necessary clean the seals for dust , proper seating or any wear before
connecting a new fuel cartridge to the stove. Do not use stove if seals are
damaged or worn.

!/ Keep stove and fuel car tridge at least 25 feet (7.6 meters) away from other heat

sources. If you expose the fuel cartridge to high heat, the car tridge will explode or
leak resulting in serious bodily injur y or death. This stove can ignite combus tible
materials, flammable liquids and vapors creating a situation w here fire, burns,
severe injury or death c an result.

!/ Follow all warnings on fuel cartridges regarding use and storage.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARR ANTY/ LIMITATIONS O F REMEDIE S AND LIABILI TY

USA, Canada and other applicable Count ries

Limited Warrant y :

GSI Outdoors, Inc. USA (GSI Outdoors) to the original owner (“Owner”) , under
intended use and maintenance, warrant s the enclosed product (“Produc t”) to be free
from defects in mater ials and workmanship for the life of t he Product. No warr anty
against defects in materials and workmanship will ap ply if Produc t is (i) altere d in any
way, (ii) used for purposes inconsistent with Product’s intended purpose or design, or
(iii) improper ly maintained. Warranty will furthermore be voided where Owner/user
(i) failed to follow Product inst ructions or warnings or (ii) subjected Produ ct to misuse,
abuse, or neglect.

During t he warrant y period, original product par ts determined by GSI Outdoors, Inc.
to be defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced as Owner’s
sole remedy. GSI Outdoor s, Inc. reser ves the right to replace any discontinued
product with a new product of comparable value and function. A returned Product
deemed irreparable becomes the propert y of GSI Outdoors, Inc. and will not be
returned.

EXCLUDING T HE LIMITED WARRANT Y PROVIDED ABOV E, GSI OUTDOORS, INC., ITS
AFF ILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMIT TED BY
LAW, MAKE NO WARRANTIES, E XPRESSED OR IMP LIED, AND DISCLA IM ALL
WARRANTIES, DUTIES AND CONDI TIONS, WHE THER EX PRESSED, IM PLIED OR
STATUT ORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION

WARRANTY WARRANTY

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AGAINST LATENT DEFECTS,
FITNESS FOR A PART ICULAR P URPOSE, OR CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION.

Warranty Service. To obtain service under this warranty, the w arranty-eligible
Product must be presented to GSI Outdoors, Inc. by calling 1-800-704 -4474 [M-F,
8:00- 4:30, PDT] or emailing info @gsioutdoors.com.

Owner is responsible for all costs associated with returning Product to GSI Outdoors
for ser vice. Where at its sole discretion GSI Outdoors deems P roduct eligible for
warranty repair or replacement, GSI Outdoors will pay the shipping and handling
associated with returning repaired or replaced Product to O wner. In instances where
GSI Outdoors deems a returned product ineligible for warranty service, GSI Ou tdoors
will, if possible, repair products for a reasonable charge that includes retur n shipping
and handling. For w arranty return service details, please go to
www.gsioutdoors.com.

Limitation of Remedies. Should a court of competent jurisdiction f ind the limited
warranty set forth above breached, GSI Ou tdoors’ only obligation will be to, at its
option, either r epair or replace Product. Should the aforemen tioned remedy fail of it s
essen tial purpose, GSI Outdoors will, in exchange for ret urn of Product, refund to
Owner Product’s original purchase price. THE F OREGOING RE MEDY IS THE SOLE
AND E XCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AG AINST GSI OU TDOORS, ITS
AFF ILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY.

Limitation of Liability. GSI Outdoors’, its af filiates’ and their suppliers’ maximum

liability is limited to inciden tal damages not to exceed the original purchase price of
the Product . GSI OUTDOORS, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS HEREBY
DISCL AIM AND E XCLUDE ANY R EASON WH ATSOVER. T HIS EXCLUSION AND
LIMITATION AP PLIES TO ALL LEG AL THEORIES UNDER WHICH DAMAGES MAY BE
SOUGH T, AND WILL AP PLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAIL S OF ITS ESSENITAL
PURPOSE.

This limited warranty gives Owner specific le gal rights; O wners may have additional
rights, which may vary state t o state.

Always completely follow safe ty, use operation, and maintenance inst ructions for
this or any other GSI Outdoors pro duct.

European Union customer stat utory rights are not affected.
GSI Outdoors, Inc.
For product service and information contact

GSI Outdoors, Inc. USA
1023 S. Pines Road, Spokane WA. 99206 US A
1-800-704-4474 or 509-928-9611

www.gsioutdoors.com

KNOW YOUR STOVE BEFORE YOU GO!

Familiarize yourself with the parts of your GSI Outdoors Glacier Camp Stove and the
instr uctions for use and storage before connecting the stove to it s fuel cartridge.
Never use this stove in any other way than is described in the follo wing instructions.

For more information or videos on how to use the GSI Outdoors Glacier Camp Stov e
visit our website at www.gsioutdoors.com

Nominal Heat
Input Rate :

(359/CS/2272)
2009/142/EC

0845-17

Nominal Heat
Input Rate :

Clear ance to com bustibl es: top 4 f t. (1.2 m ), side s 4 ft. (1. 2 m)

*Nomin al Heat Inpu t Rate varie s depending o n test proc edures of t he particu lar standa rds agency.

#56004: Glacier® Camp Stove

© 2017 GSI Outdoors, Inc.
1023 S Pines Rd Spokane WA 99206 USA
PO Box 132 Wakefield, England WF1 1XJ

11,000 BTU/h.

3.22 kW

12,970 BTU/h.

3.8 kW
272 g/h.

Injector Size:

0.3 mm

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CONNECTING STOVE AND CARTRIDGE

1/ Unfold F lame Adjuster.
2/ Clos e Flame Adjuster Valve (clockwise rotation ).
3/ Carefully align the stove valve body with the fuel cartridge nipple and screw st ove

onto cartridge (clockwise) until connection is secure. Do not attempt to tighten
this connection with any tool.

NOTE: A small amount o f gas may esca pe when conn ecting or disconnecting fuel car tridge.
Alwa ys keep fuel cartr idge upright w hen connec ting stove v alve body an d cartrid ge.

DANGER

!/ Always check for leaks after installing the fuel cartridge. If in question, pour soapy

water gently over the suspected area(s ) of the stove and fuel cartridge. Bubbles
will form around le aking areas. DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME. If an y bubbles

form , DO NOT USE the fuel cartridge.

Never o ver tighten f uel cartri dge to stove. O ver tightening can da mage stove or

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cartridge c ausing fuel to le ak. Leakin g fuel can cause fire, bur ns, severe inju ry or death .

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Use ex treme cau tion when usin g stove in tem perature s below free zing. In free zing

temperatu res O-ring s can become hard and l eak fuel. Alw ays check for fuel le aks before
and af ter lighting s tove. Use of a l eaking sto ve can cause fire, bur ns, severe injury or de ath.

!/ Keep children and pets at least 10 feet (3+ meters ) away from the stove.

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25 ft. ( 7.6 m )

4 ft. (1.2 m )

SETTING UP THE STOVE

1/ Select a non-trafficked, level cook ing area outdoors and clear cooking area of

combustible materials and flammable liquids or vapors.

2/ Place stove assembly on a solid, s table, even sur face to ensure stability.
!/ NEV ER USE WIT H WIND SCREEN.

DANGER

!/ Keep combustible mater ials at least 4 feet (1.2 meter s) away from the burning

stove, or a stove that you are in the proces s of lighting. Keep flammable liquids and
vapor s at least 25 fee t (7.6 meters) away from the burning stove, or a stove that
you are in t he process of lighting. This stove can ignite combustible materials,
flammable liquids and vapor s creating a situation w here fire, burns, severe injury
or deat h can result. Keep children at leas t 10 feet ( 3+ meters) away from the stove.

Never a ttempt lig hting stov e if flame adjus ter valve is left ope n. If flame adjuster valve is

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left o pen, close it immediately and t horoughly ventila te area before light ing stove. F ailure
to ventilate ar ea can resul t in an explosion that ca n cause fire, burns, se vere injur y or death.

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LIGHTING THE STOVE

1/ Hold a lit match or ligh ter flame over the edge of the Burner Head.
2/ Open Flame Adjuster Valve (3/4 turn ) to release and ignite fuel.
3/ Ex tinguish match or lighter responsibly.
4/ Turn Flame Adjust er Valve to desired flame setting.

DANGER

!/ Never p osition your he ad or body above the stove while lighting, or cooking.

Because stove maintains an almos t clear blue flame w hich cannot easily be seen
in sun lit environments, placement of head or body above stove is an unsafe
practice that can cause fire, burns, severe injur y or death.

!/ Keep children at least 10 feet (3+ meters ) away from the stove. Never leave a

burning or hot stove unat tended. An unattended stove can lead to fire and/or a
situation where children, pets, or the unw ary can be bur ned, injured or killed.

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USING THE STOVE TO COOK

1/ Add food or liquid to c ookware.
2/ Place cook ware onto the center of the stove.
3/ Turn Flame Adjuster Valve to adjust heat. (approx. 1/4 turn for optimum efficiency )

DANGER

!/ Never move a burning or hot stove. Always extinguish stove and cool before

moving. Moving a burning or hot stove can cause fire, burns, severe injur y or death.

!/ Never use any cookwar e with a diameter larger t han 9.1 inches (23.2 cm) and

height greater than 6 inches (15.2 cm ) or stove-top ovens w ith a heat retention
feature with this stove; doing so can cause the cartridge to explode resulting in
serious bodily injury or death.

!/ Reflected heat can overheat the fuel cart ridge. Never place and operate two or

more stoves together. Never operate stove with empt y or dry cook ware. Use of
stove in any of the proceeding manners can result in t he fuel cartridge ex ploding
and causing fire, burns, severe injur y or death.

!/ Never use cook ware that is not flat on the bottom. Use of stove with damaged

and/or inappropria te cookware can result in cookware and/or stove instability

(off)

resulting in a situation where hot cookw are and/or cookware contents c an easily
spill causing fire, burns, severe injur y or death.

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10 min.

TURNING OFF THE STOVE

1/ Close Flame Adjuster Valve when cooking is done (clockwise rotation) .
2/ After flames are out, wait 10 minu tes for stove to cool.
3/ Move stove assembly away fr om any ignition sources and unscrew from cartridge

by grasping the valve body (counter clockwise rotation) .

4/ After the stove has completely cooled, store in stor age sack or a clean, dry

environment.

NOTE:

A small amo unt of gas may escape w hen connec ting or discon necting fu el cartrid ge

DANGER

!/ Stove and components will be VERY hot for a period of time after shutting off.

Never attempt to remove or compact the stove while it is hot to the touch. Doin g
so can quickly result in severe burns and pos sible ignition of flammable materials.

!/ Always disconnect s tove from cartridge before storing it. Failure to disconnect

stove from cartridge before storing may cause fuel to leak and c ause fire, burns,
severe injury or death. Alway s store the fuel cart ridges in a well-ventilated
location, well aw ay from any possible heat or ignition source such as : heaters,
furnaces, water heaters, gas appliances or pilot lights. Storing fuel car tridges near
any heat or ignition source or where temperatures exceed 120 F (49 C ), can result
in fire, ex plosion or poisoning resulting in serious bodily injur y or death.