Optimus Crux User manual

EN FR DE SV NL NO FI RU
OPTIMUS of Sweden |Cooking since 1899
M42-0501
www.optimus.se
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Fuel:
LP-gas 70 / 30 butane / propane
Weight:
83 grams (3.3 oz)
Measurements folded:
84 x 57 x 31 mm
(3.3 x 2.2 x 1.2 inches)
Rating:
4200 W / 14300 BTU / h with
propane at 3 bar (corresponds
to 3000W)
Burn time:
Up to 60 minutes at maximum
output (220 g canister)
Boil time (1 L of water):
As little as 3 minutes depending
on climate, altitude etc.
NO
A – Gassbeholder
B – Regulator
C – Brenner
D – Støtteben
E – Metallring
FI
A – Kaasupullo
B – Säädin
C – Poltin
D – Tukijalat
E – Metallirengas
RU
А – Канистра с газом
В – Распределительный
клапан
С – Горелка
D - Ножки для опоры
Е – Металлическое кольцо
NL
A – Gastankje
B – Regelaar
C – Brander
D – Pansteunen
E – Metalen ring
FR
A – Cartouche de gaz
B – Robinet
C – Brûleur
D – Pieds de soutien
E – Bague métallique
SV
A – Gasbehållare
B – Reglage
C – Brännare
D – Stödben
E – Metallring
EN
A – Gas Canister
B – Control Valve
C – Burner
D – Pot Supports
E – Metal Ring
DE
A – Gasbehälter
B – Regler
C – Brenner
D – Stützbeint
E – Metallring
A
B
C
D
E
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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GAS
The perfect companion
for Optimus Lite
performs well in cold
weather. Premium blend
of butane and propane.
The silent packing cooking
set that stays hot longer.
Includes twopots and one
frying pan.
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OTHER PRODUCTS
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PEACE AND QUIET
Congratulations, You’re the proud new owner of our smallest
stove. Allow us to assume that you plan on using it
to cook food in places and situations where comfort is not usually
the top priority. We know that you’ve made a smart choice
with this stove and when you use it, you’ll know too. Get ready
for great outdoor cooking, thanks to over more than a century
of success at Optimus. Being the outdoor enthusiasts we are, we
understand that you’re probably curious about your new stove and
anxious to try it out as soon as possible. But even if you have
plenty of experience with similar products, please read the manual
so you become familiar with the specics relating to this stove.
All of us at Optimus hope that you will take the time to sit down
and enjoy the peace and quiet unique to food preparation in
the Great Outdoors.
Good luck, and bon appétit!
SAFETY FIRST
Please make sure you understand the contents of this manual
before using the stove for the  rst time. If the stove is used incorrectly
you will be putting both yourself and your surroundings in danger.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
The Optimus Crux is designed for outdoor use only.
FOR YOUR SAFETY. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR ANY
OTHER LIQUIDS WITH FLAMABLE VAPORS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY. IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT APPLIANCE.
2. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.
3. DISCONNECT FROM FUEL SUPPLY.
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 ENCLOSED SPACE SUCH AS
CAMPER, TENT, CAR OR HOME.
CE-048BN-0045 INJECTOR SIZE: 0,32 mm
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DANGER

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Fold out the burner head and fold out the control valve handle.
Connect the gas canister and fold out the pot supports.
Be careful not to damage the threads when you connect
the gas canister. The Optimus Crux is designed for gas
canisters containing 70 Butane / 30 Propane with a
threaded valve per the EN 417 standard. Make sure the
stove is placed in a stable position. If the canister
tips over it could  are up with big  ames. Also
make sure there is plenty of free space around the
stove, at least 1 meter on each side and 1.5 meters
above it. Many materials used in outdoor clothing,
sleeping bags etc are highly ammable.
Use the control valve to get the ame you want.
If the output is weak, it could mean the gas is running
out, or that the canister is too cold. Make sure there
is no open re nearby if you need to change the gas
canister. Do not use pans with a diameter larger than
220 mm (8.5 inches). The pan plus food must not
weigh more than 2 kg (4.4 lbs) combined.
WARNING! Never hold your face or any other part
of your body over the stove. Never move or shake a
canister when the stove is lit. Never cover the stove
or the canister with a wind screen. This can cause
the gas canister to overheat, which can endanger
your life.
Open the control valve and light the edge of the burner.
WARNING! If you detect a hissing sound or the smell of gas, do not
under any circumstances light the stove. The gas has an additive
with a foul smell. Never use a stove that is leaking gas.
Make sure that the control valve is fully closed.
The burner head locks into place automatically when
in extended position.
WARNING! Never light the stove with the burner
head in the folded down position. Never leave
the stove unattended. Never leave children
unsupervised near the stove.

WARNING! If you detect a hissing sound or the smell of gas, do not
under any circumstances light the stove. The gas has an additive
with a foul smell. Never use a stove that is leaking gas.
Turn off the stove and allow it to cool properly. Disconnect the gas can-
ister. It is normal for a small amount of gas to zz out when you un-
screw the gas canister. Fold down the head of the burner by pushing
down the metal ring between the fuel control valve and the burner head.
WARNING! Never transport or store the stove with the gas canister
connected.
4Packing the stove.
MAINTENANCE
We recommend that when the stove has not been used for a while, you
check the O-ring where the stove connects to the gas canister. If the O-
ring is not in place, or is worn or damaged, leakage may result. Replace
the O-ring by teasing it out with a tool such as the blunt end of a sewing
needle. Never use a sharp or pointed object that can damage the seal
surfaces. Fit the new O-ring with care to avoid damaging it.
WARRANTY
Optimus provides a 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Proof of purchase showing the date the product was purchased and
where is required for this warranty to be valid. The warranty is valid
for the original purchaser only. This warranty does not cover
damage due to accident, improper use or modications carried out
by the user. If you have any problems with your Optimus Crux, return
it to your dealer or contact Optimus. Clear food and dirt from the
stove before handing it over. For more information, contact your
dealer or Optimus by E-mail: [email protected]
O-RING
IN COLD WEATHER
The butane/propane mix is adversely affected by the cold. The gas mix
becomes less efcient even at 0 degrees Celsius. The butane ceases to
vaporize and the stove runs solely on propane. If the propane runs out,
you can only use the rest of the container at temperatures above
freezing. One tip is to keep the gas canister warm inside your jacket or
in your sleeping bag at night. You can also place the holder in
lukewarm water. The canister must never be exposed to temperatures
above 50 °C (122 °F). Never shake the canister when
the stove is in use as you risk big ames shooting up.
ABOUT THE GAS
Optimus Crux is designed for use with a gas
canister containing a 70/30 mix of butane and
propane with a threaded valve per the EN417
standard (shown on gas canister). As a rough
guide, 300 grams of gas should last one person
one week.