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I purchased a Nova. I am having difficulty getting it lit, the...
By Emily
Ranked #507 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
May 25, 2009
I purchased a Nova. I am having difficulty getting it lit, the fuel bottle pressurises, but no fuel comes into the stove when I open the valve. I am using shellite.
Any suggestions?
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By moroni
Ranked #2 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
June 30, 2009
Hi Emily, Sounds like you have a clogged burner jet, fuel line, or control valve. 1. Make sure the magnetic cleaning needle is functioning properly, 2. Make sure the fuel is unimpeded by pouring a small amount into the line @ the valve attachment. Fuel should come out of the jet @ this point, 3. Inspect the valve assembly to make sure it is working properly. Turn the attached valve completely off & pressurize the fuel bottle/tank with twenty pumps. Open the valve & see if liquid fuel is spraying out. Repeat steps one & two if necessary. The below link has some additional information: http://www.optimusstoves.com/seen/technical-support/faq/troubleshooting-faq/
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- steel
- Dimensions:
- 3.5 x 2.5 x 5.5 in
- Fuel Type:
- white gas, jet fuel, diesel, kerosene, Optimus arctic fuel
- Burn Time:
- 2.5 hour
- Boil Time:
- 3.5 min
- Simmer:
- yes
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- yes
- Heat Reflector:
- no
- Parts Kit:
- yes
- Cleaning Tool:
- yes
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Weight:
- 15 oz
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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