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The
Trangia Stoves are compact lightweight storm-
proof alcohol-burning stoves that use
Methylated
Spirits
(Meths) as a fuel.
 The
burner is traditionally made of brass and when filling the Trangia burner with
Meths, do not overfill it.
It is an un-pressurised system that works well also in windy conditions.
When lighting the Trangia stove, remove the windshield and
light with a match from the side. If you leave the windshield in place and
light from above, you could get burnt. The burner lid acts as a 'simmer' in
the open position. This should be used if the stove is cooking too quickly.
To put the Trangia stove out, remove the windshield (using a handle as it
will be hot) and drop the simmer ring (in the closed position) onto the
burner. Be
careful if you have been using the simmer ring on the stove, as it may still
be hot. Do not use the burner lid to put out the Trangia as this will destroy
the seal
inside.
If the Trangia stove goes out, always use the simmer ring as if you were
putting it out and wait 60 seconds before refilling otherwise
Meths could ignite due the heat of the
stove.
- Set up away from the tent and on level ground and in a sheltered
location
- All fuel must be stored in proper fuel bottles
- Fill the burner to 3/4 full - Pour the fuel slowly so it doesn't spill,
and wait for 1 minute to soak in.
- Close the cap on the fuel bottle and move the bottle at least 5 metres
away from the stove
- Light the burner carefully using a match (stand up wind whilst doing
this)
- To test if the stove is lit (in bright sun), use a long blade of
grass
- Use the stove immediately - The cooker should burn for about 20
minutes
- The simmer ring can be used to reduce the flame temperature when slower
cooking is required
- Extinguish the flame by closing the simmer ring and placing it on the
burner (not by using the "screw on" lid)
- Ensure the burner is cold before it is refilled. It must be cool enough
to pick up
- IF YOU CAN NOT PICK IT UP - DO NOT FILL IT UP
- When moving the pans around, use the handles - hot pans burn!
- Behave sensibly when around the stove
- Make sure that hot pans are not put down on grass where it will be
scorched
- Store fuel away from the cooking area and the tents
- If you spill
Meths on your clothes - remove the item and
wash immediately. Do not store it in your tent or near to a flame.
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