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Optimus Polaris Optifuel Manual

Universal fuel stove for outdoor use
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Polaris Optifuel
Universal fuel stove for outdoor use
OP TIMUS | C LE VE R C OOK I N G S I N C E 1899™
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  • Page 1 Polaris Optifuel Universal fuel stove for outdoor use OP TIMUS | C LE VE R C OOK I N G S I N C E 1899™...
  • Page 2 ENgLISh FIGURE [1] FIGURE [2] FIGURE [3] FIGURE [13] FIGURE [14] O-ring Art. No. 8017867 FIGURE [4] FIGURE [5] FIGURE [6] This stove is designed for sports enthusiasts for outdoor cooking and boiling water only FIGURE [15] – never use it for any other purpose. IMPORTANT: This manual uses the terms DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION to indicate Burner Plate...

  • Page 3: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    danger 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 appliance in an en- closed space such as a camper, tent, car or home. warning California ProPosition 65: the fuel and byproducts of combustion of this fuel contain chemicals known to the state of...
  • Page 4 • Use outdoors only. • the optimus Polaris stove is designed for optional use with optimus gas canisters containing 50% Butane / 25% isobutane / 25% Propane with a threaded valve certified to the En 417 standard (max 450g).
  • Page 5 INSTRUCTION FOR USE Before using your optimus Polaris, read the entire manual. to minimize any risk of serious injury or possible death, follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual. only use the stove as described in this manual.
  • Page 6 1. always light your stove with the canister in upright position (vaporized gas mode) to avoid large flare ups. 2. open the control valve approximately one turn counterclockwise and bring a powerlighter (blue flame); e.g. optimus Burny close to the top of the burner to light it. When FigUre [5] using a match or a normal lighter (yellow flame) it is easier to light up the stove from the side via one of the holes in the cup.
  • Page 7 • never use cookware with a diameter larger than 220 mm (8.5 inches). the pan plus food must not weigh more than 4 kg (8.8 lbs) combined. • never place and operate 2 or more stoves together. • never operate stove with empty or dry cookware. • never use non-optimus heat reflectors or windscreens.
  • Page 8 • never move a burning or hot stove. • storing gas canisters near any heat or ignition source, or where temperatures exceed 50°C (120°f) can result in the canister exploding. OPeraTiOn OF THe OPTiMUS POLariS wiTH LiQUid FUeL 1. PrePare FUeL BOTTLe 1.
  • Page 9 • all fuels contain contaminants that can block the jet in the burner. • the optimus Polaris has a built-in cleaning needle. slide the multitool a few times underneath the burner to operate it (using magnetic power) before and after each use.
  • Page 10 However, if you pump up too high a pressure, the fuel flow will be too great, resulting in an inefficient yellow flame. warning risk of burning or serious injuries due to fuel leakage hazard. Check visually for any fuel leakage after having opened the fuel feed valve. never light a stove that is leaking fuel.
  • Page 11 6. USe STOve TO COOK 1. once the preheating flames are almost out, open the control valve again by a quarter turn. if the burner is hot enough, vaporization of the fuel takes place. the flame ring should then be complete, turn blue and hiss gently. if the vaporized fuel does not ignite, FigUre [12] light it carefully with a match.
  • Page 12 • never move a burning or hot stove. FUeLS • When liquid fuels are used, the optimus Polaris can only be operated with petroleum-based fuels (not with alcohol-based fuels). • for optimal performance and less risk, we recommend to use chemically pure white gas or high-quality kerosene.

  • Page 13: Routine Maintenance

    3. lUBriCatinG tHE PUMP lEatHEr • lubricate the pump leather using optimus silicone lubricant so the pump will function correctly. it is particularly important to check this if the stove has not been used for a long time.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    advanCed STOve MainTenanCe rEPlaCinG tHE fUEl filtEr if you are still having problems with the stove, the fuel filter may need to be replaced. the fuel filter is located at the end of the plastic tube on the fuel pump. Unscrew the patterned part of the filter holder and push the filter out using a pointed object.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING FUeL iS LeaKing OUT • Between the bottle and the pump Check that the pump is screwed on securely. Check the rubber gasket, and replace it if it is damaged. • at the fuel connector Check the o-ring in the housing of the connector and replace it if it is damaged, worn or missing.

  • Page 16: Spare Parts

    8018276 is included with the purchase. We recommend that you perform regular maintenance in order to enhance the life and reliability of the stove. for this purpose, optimus provides a regular Maintenance Kit art. no. 8016305. if you are going off on longer trips, we recommend that you take along Extensive repair Kit art.

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Polaris, 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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