ENGLISH WARNING: Improper installation, use, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified retai- ler, service agency or gas supplier. WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD If you smell gas: 1.
CARBON DANGER MONOXIDE HAZARD This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which is poisonous and has no odor. Using it in an enclosed space can kill you. Never use this appliance 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...
SAFETY FIRST 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. OUTDOOR USE ONLY DANGER This stove uses a liquid pressurized gas (LPG) canister that is highly flammable and explosive.
D: Burner TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Gas Category: direct pressure I3B/P– butane/isobutane/ propane mix. Combustibles: Use only Optimus 100,110,220,230,450g gas cartridges certified to the EN417 standard. IT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO ATTEMPT TO FIT OTHER TYPES OF GAS CANISTERS. Weight: 178 g Dimension folded: 130 x 70 x 65mm Rating: 2.6kW nominal...
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SET UP STOVE 1. Lay out fuel hose to full length and make sure that it is not twisted in any place. 2. Fold out the control valve handle and make sure that it is fully closed (turned fully clockwise). FIGURE [3] 3.
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convection. • Never light the stove if you detect a hissing sound or the smell of gas after tightening the canister. The gas has an additive with a foul smell. Never use a stove that smells of gas. • Do not use the stove if it has damages or worn seals. Do not use the stove if it is leaking, damaged or if it does not operate properly.
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the flame. Especially when the stove is used in liquid gas mode, this delay will be longer (up to 30s). 6. CAUTION: accessible parts may become very hot. Keep young children and pets away from the stove. TIPS FOR OPTIMAL USAGE: FIGURE [7] Vapor gas mode: For normal conditions and simmering - most fuel efficient mode.
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• Never shake a canister when the stove is lit as you risk big flames shooting up. • If flame turns yellow and grows higher when operating the stove in liquid gas mode, simply adjust the flamesize by turning the control valve clockwise. WARNING Overheating and explosion hazards •...
WARNING Risk of burning due to fire hazard As the Vega is a remote canister stove, there is a delay between closing the valve and extinguishing the flame. This delay can take up to 30s when stove is turned off in liquid gas mode.
If you have any problems with your Optimus Vega, return it to your dealer or contact Katadyn. Clean food and dirt from the stove before returning it. For more information, contact your dealer or Katadyn Products Inc.
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