Filling and Lighting Stove
Acceptable fuels for Brasslite Stoves:
Pure methanol (such as HEET brand auto gas-line de-icer, or its generic equivalent), ethanol/methanol mixture (a.k.a. denatured
alcohol sold in paint and hardware stores), pure ethanol (expensive).
Note:
Isopropanol (i.e. ISO-HEET, or rubbing alcohol) is
NOT
recommended because it burns
with a very sooty flame. No other fuels are recommended. Use of other fuels voids warranty. See terms of use above for details.
Filling Stove Using Custom 8 oz. and 16 oz. Dispenser Bottle: *
Amount Of Water To Boil
Amount Of Alcohol Needed
Number of 8oz. Reservoir Measures
Number of 16oz. Reservoir Measures
16 oz. (500 ml)
0.75 oz (22 ml) +
1 1/2
3/4
24 oz. (750 ml)
1 oz. (30 ml)
2
1
32 oz. (1 liter)
1.5 oz (45 ml)
3
1 1/2
40 oz. (1250 ml)
2 oz. (60 ml)
4
2
*
Maximum recommended fuel capacity for Turbo II-D: 2 US fluid ounces (60 ml).
Minimum fuel quantities for boiling are suggestions based on field-testing and
owner reports. They may need to be adjusted to accommodate your specific pot, windscreen configuration, hiking environment. Longer cooking will require more
alcohol.
+
Except in cold weather, the Turbo II-D may require less than 0.75 oz to bring 16 oz. of water to boil. Experiment with your pot and conditions.
Normal Weather Ignition Instructions:
Note: The preheat procedure for cold weather is recommended if the temperature is below freezing, or if a rapid firing of
the stove is desired.
1)
Choose desired fireproof, level cooking surface. Unfold, smooth and place reflector. Make sure that the ports (air intakes) at the bottom of the stove are fully open
and that the simmer sleeve is not partially covering them. Place stove in center of reflector.
2)
Place windscreen partially around stove.
3)
Loosen dispenser spout by rotating (twist top) or flipping up (flip top) tip of spout. Holding bottle with spout pointing up, squeeze the desired amount of fuel into
the small reservoir. Invert bottle and insert tip of spout into the large top port of the stove. While holding the bottle upside down and straight up, squeeze the bottle
to dispense the fuel into the stove. Tilting bottle during filling may result in too much fuel being dispensed. Repeat step 3 as necessary to dispense the desired
amount of fuel for the amount of water you want to boil.
4)
Squirt a small quantity of fuel on the top of the stove, near the top hole. Ignite the alcohol you just placed on the top of the stove using a match or piezo-electric
type lighter. Place pot on the center of the stand and immediately enclose pot with foil windscreen. Remember to tighten spout and cap before storing.
Cooking in cold weather:
Alcohol stoves need special care to operate properly in cold weather conditions. The stove won’t operate well if heat isn’t maintained in the
stove body after ignition. In cold weather it’s helpful to carry a 6” square of 1/2” thick fiberglass insulation and same-size piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil to put
under the stove to prevent heat loss in the stove body. To conserve fuel and make stove performance more consistent, please also observe the following procedure: At
night store your fuel and water bottles inside your sleeping bag at the foot end. While hiking during the day, keep the fuel and water bottles buried inside your pack
rather than storing them in an outside pocket.
Cold Weather Ignition Instructions:
1)
Follow steps #1, #2, and #3 above
2)
Squeeze alcohol into priming pan at base of stove until pan is close to full (2 ml,1/2tsp). Place pot on the center of the stand, and ignite alcohol in pan using match
or piezo-electric type lighter. Immediately enclose pot with foil windscreen.
Using the Simmer Sleeve:
The stove is too lightweight to adjust the simmer sleeve without a pot sitting on the stove. After your water has boiled, if simmering is
desired, hold the handle of your cook pot while the pot is sitting on the stove and apply gentle pressure to keep the stove in place. Use a metal utensil (not plastic) or a
stick to push the handle, rotating the simmer sleeve until the ports are covered.
DON’T TOUCH THE SLEEVE, THE STOVE WILL BURN YOU!
The flame will
gradually reduce to a simmer level. It takes a little time to increase or decrease the flame. If you expect the Turbo II-D to be as responsive as a gas canister stove, you
will be disappointed. With a little practice, a wide range of flame levels can be achieved by varying the degree of port closure. Be patient and learn what your stove can
do.
Note:
The simmering function performs best if the stove is heated first. Adjusting the sleeve to its fully closed position before the stove is heated may cause the
flame to extinguish.
Important:
If cooking finishes before fuel is gone, allow remaining fuel to burn off before cooling stove and storing. It's recommended that you
store your stove inside your cook pot to protect it. Wrap it in a bandana or pack towel to prevent it from rattling around. This cloth can double as a potholder.
Stove Tips:
Maintaining Stove:
Brasslite stoves require very little maintenance. If sooty deposits form on the surfaces, gentle scrubbing with an old toothbrush, abrasive cleanser,
and hot water will usually remove them. If soot is really stubborn, boil the stove in a pot of soapy water for 5 minutes then scrub the stove gently with a steel wool soap
pad. Follow up with the brushing described above. Be careful and gentle. Remember that the metal is thin and if you press too hard you can dent or deform the stove
chamber. Rinse the stove to remove any soap residue, drain out the water, and allow the stove to dry before storing.
Choice of Cook Pot:
Pot choice is important to maximize fuel efficiency and cooking performance. All backpacking stoves heat the pot only from the bottom. When
comparing two pots of the same capacity, a wider, shallower pot is always preferable over a higher, narrower pot. A tight-fitting lid and properly used windscreen will
dramatically improve performance and efficiency. The Turbo II-D is intended for use with a pot having a minimum base diameter of 5” (12.5 cm) and a maximum base
diameter of 7” (17.5 cm) and 2 liters capacity. Larger pots are not recommended because of possible stability problems. Narrower pots may have a problem with flame
spilling out the sides and into the air, wasting heat and lengthening boil times. Flame spillage may be controlled with the simmer sleeve.
Adjusting Simmer Sleeve:
If the simmer sleeve doesn’t rotate easily, it may be loosened by one or both of the following methods:
1) Insert the blade of a butter knife in-between the leaves of the handle from the bottom side of the stove, and twist gently, separating the leaves slightly. 2) Grasp the
handle in one hand while holding the stove body firmly in the other hand, and pull gently on the handle, separating the leaves. Excessive twisting and pulling on the
handle may result in stress breakage. Be careful.
Your questions, suggestions and comments are always welcome. Feel free to email and your communication will be answered as quickly as possible. If you enjoy your
Brasslite stove and think it’s a good product please be sure to recommend it to your hiking comrades.
Thanks for your purchase, and happy trails!
Brasslite, LLC
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1417 Delmont Ave. Havertown, PA 19083
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www.brasslite.com
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Email: [email protected]
