Optimus Vega User manual

OPTIMUS | CLEVER COOKING SINCE 1899™
VEGA®
Optimus Vega – Remote gas canister
stove for outdoor use
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ARTICLE NO. 8018505
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This stove is designed for outdoor sports enthusiasts for
outdoor cooking and boiling of water only – never use it
for any other purpose.
IMPORTANT: This manual uses the terms DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION to indicate possible safety hazards.
Please read these messages carefully and follow the safety
precautions. Please make sure you understand the contents
of this manual before using the stove. Never let children and
mentally impaired people use this stove.
ENGLISH
WARNING
Gas leakages are highly
ammable
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
- Do not attempt to light stove
- Extinguish any open ame
- Disconnect stove from fuel
supply
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline
or other liquids with ammable
vapours in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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FIGURE [1]
FIGURE [2]
FIGURE [3]
FIGURE [4]
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B
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FIGURE [5] FIGURE [6]
FIGURE [7]
FIGURE [8]
A
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C
This stove is designed for outdoor sports enthusiasts for
outdoor cooking and boiling of water only – never use it
for any other purpose.
IMPORTANT: This manual uses the terms DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION to indicate possible safety hazards.
Please read these messages carefully and follow the safety
precautions. Please make sure you understand the contents
of this manual before using the stove. Never let children and
mentally impaired people use this stove.
ENGLISH
WARNING
Gas leakages are highly
ammable
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
- Do not attempt to light stove
- Extinguish any open ame
- Disconnect stove from fuel
supply
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline
or other liquids with ammable
vapours in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
This fuel and byproducts of combustion of this fuel contain
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION -
FUEL CANISTER SAFETY
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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
enclosed space
such as a camper,
tent, car, or home.

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SAFETY FIRST
DANGER
If the stove is used incorrectly, it could cause re,
explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future
reference.
• If you have any questions, call Katadyn Products Inc. in
Switzerland at [phone], [email protected]
• US customers contact Katadyn North America
1-800-755-6701, [email protected]
DANGER
This stove uses a liquid pressurized gas (LPG) canister
that is highly ammable and explosive. Improper or
unsafe use can result in accidental re and explosions
which can cause serious injury or possible death.
• For outdoor use only.
• The Optimus Vega is designed for Optimus gas canisters
with a threaded valve certified to the EN 417 standard
(max. 450g). It may be hazardous to attempt to fit other
types of gas canisters.
For this LPG fuel canister, follow instructions:
• Listen and smell for leaking gas. LPG is invisible and may
be odorless as its strong odorant can fade over time. As a
result, leaks are not always detectable by smell.
• If you suspect that there is a leak, do not use the stove or
canister. To locate and stop the leakage, move stove to a
well-ventilated area outdoors away from any ignition
source. Check that the stove and fuel canister connection
is secure and tight.
WARNING
Risk of re and explosion when using re to detect gas
leaks.

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• Only check for leaks using soapy water. Do not try to
detect leaks using a ame.
• Check the seals before connecting a new fuel canister to
the stove. Do not use the stove if seals are damaged or
worn. FIGURE [1]
If you expose the fuel canister to high heat, the canister
could explode or leak.
• Keep stove and fuel canister away from other heat sources.
• Follow all warnings on fuel canister regarding use and
storage.
• Do not attach or remove canister near high heat, open
ames, direct sunlight, other ignition sources or where
temperature of canister exceeds 50° C (120° F).
Only use fuel canisters, which are intended to be used with
this stove. Do not store or use gasoline or any other liquids
with ammable vapors in the vicinity of this stove.
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Before using your Optimus Vega, 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.
FIGURE [2]
A: Gas canister E: Pre heating tube
B: Remote Control Valve F: Pot support legs
C: Fuel Hose G: Windshield
D: Burner
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel: Butane / Propane gas canister, certified to the EN 417
standard (max. 450g) Weight: 178 g (6.28 oz) Measurements
folded: 130 x 70 x 65 mm (5.12 x 2.76 x 2.56 inches) When
unfolded only use with pot size <220 mm (8.5 inches) in
diameter and <4 kg (8.8 lbs.) total pot weight. Rating: 2.6 KW
/ 8840 BTU and 185 g/h Injector size of stove: 0.32 mm
Burn time: Up to 160 minutes at maximum output (230 g
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canister) in vaporized gas mode Boil time: As little as 3 min/L
in 4 season mode and 4.5 min/L in efciency mode depending
on climate etc. EN 521: 2006 Category: direct pressure –
butane/ propane mix
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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. Check that O-ring connects to gas canister before each
use for damage (see under 5. Maintenance). FIGURE [1]
4. Fold out legs of the stove. Legs lock into place automati-
cally by turning them clockwise until resistance is felt.
FIGURE [4]
CONNECT STOVE TO GAS
CANISTER
1. Hold onto the canister fuel adaptor of the valve housing
and screw the canister counterclockwise tightly. Tighten
by hand only and be careful not to damage the threads
when you connect the gas canister.
2. Always keep the gas canister in upright position while
connecting to the stove. FIGURE [5]
3. Make sure the stove and canister are in a stable horizontal
position so they don`t tip over.
4. Allow plenty of free space around the stove, at least 1.25
meter (4 feet) on each side and 1.5 meters (4.5 feet) above
it.
5. Always place the windscreen before the stove is lit (see
step # 3 - USE THE STOVE TO COOK).
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WARNING
Risk of burning or serious injuries due to gas leakage
hazard.
Never light the stove if you detect a hissing sound or the smell
of gas after tightening the canister to the stove. The gas has
an additive with a foul smell. Never use a stove that smells of
gas.
• Do not use stove if damaged or if it does not operate
properly.
• Never over-tighten fuel canister when connected to stove.
Overtightening can damage stove or canister causing fuel
to leak.
• Use extreme caution when using stove in temperatures
below freezing. In freezing temperatures, O-rings can
stiffen and leak fuel (see General Safety Information).
• Always check for fuel leaks before and after lighting the
stove.
• Keep children more than 3+ meters (10 feet) away from
stove and fuel.
• Keep highly ammable fabrics away from stove, such as
outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, tents etc.
• Never leave a burning or hot stove unattended.
• When a canister change is necessary, please follow steps
1-5 of this manual carefully.
USE THE STOVE TO COOK
1. Always light up your stove with the canister in upright
position (vaporized gas mode) to avoid large are ups.
FIGURE [6]
2. Open the control valve approximately one turn counter-
clockwise and light the burner. The ame ring should be
complete and the ame should be mostly blue and
non-pulsating in normal operation.
3. Adjust the control valve to get the ame you want.
4. If the output is weak, it could mean the gas is running out,
or that the canister is too cold. Turn off the stove and let it
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cool down. Make sure there is no open ame nearby when
changing the gas canister.
5. As this is a remote burner stove, there will always be a
delay between turning the control spindle and the effect on
the ame. Especially when the stove is used in liquid gas
mode, this delay will be longer (up to 30 seconds).
6. Accessible parts may become very hot. Keep out of reach
of children, people with dimensioned mental capacity and
pets.
7. Always use the windscreen for optimal result. Make sure
that the gas canister is placed outside the windscreen.
Adjust windscreen to pot diameter and allow a gap of
2.5cm (1 inch) between the pot and the windshield for
sufcient air intake. Note: this windshield is not to be used
in combination with frying pans. FIGURE [7]
TIPS FOR OPTIMAL USAGE: FIGURE [8]
Vapor gas mode: For normal conditions and simmering
Liquid gas mode: For cold conditions, low gas pressure in
canister and shorter boil times
In cold weather, the butane/propane mix is adversely affected
by the cold. The gas mix becomes less efcient even at even
at 0° C (32° F). 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.
• Use the stove in vaporized gas mode in normal conditions
and for optimal simmering results. FIGURE [8A]
• Use the stove in liquid gas mode when cooking in colder
conditions, when a shorter boil time is needed or when
pressure in the canister is low. Fold out the canister
support legs on the valve and turn canister over slowly.
FIGURE [8B] Keep the canister low when inverting it and
hold fuel hose with one hand in position to avoid movement
of the stove. FIGURE [8C] Take extra care that canister is
standing stable and continue cooking in liquid gas mode.
• Keep the gas canister warm inside your jacket or in your
sleeping bag at night.

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WARNING
Risk of burning or serious injuries due to are up hazard
when lighting up the stove in liquid gas mode
• Never light up your stove in liquid gas mode as this can
lead to are ups.
• Let the stove burn for 30 seconds before inverting the
canister for preheating.
• Never hold your face or any other part of your body over
the stove while lighting or cooking.
• Never shake a canister when the stove is lit as you risk big
ames shooting up.
WARNING
Overheating and explosion hazards
• Never allow the canister to be inside the windscreen
perimeter.
• Never add the windscreen after stove is lit.
• Keep solid combustibles at least 1.25 meters (4 feet) away
from the top and 1 meter (3 feet) from sides of a burning
stove or a stove that you are in the process of lighting.
• Keep ammable liquids and vapors at least 8 meters (25
feet) away from the top and sides of a burning stove, or a
stove that you are in the process of lighting.
• Never attempt to light a stove if control valve has been left
open. If control valve is left open, close it immediately and
thoroughly ventilate area before lighting stove. Failure to
ventilate area can result in an explosion.
• 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.
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TURN OFF, COOL AND PACK STOVE
1. Turn off the stove and double-check that the ame is
completely extinguished.
2. Allow stove to cool properly.
3. Disconnect the gas canister after having double checked
that the ame is completely extinguished and that gas
supply is fully turned off by turning the control valve handle
fully clockwise.
4. It is normal for a small amount of gas to zz out when you
unscrew the gas canister.
5. Fold in pot support legs, wrap fuel hose around the stove
and store in stuff sack.
WARNING
Risk of burning due to re hazard
As the Vega is a remote canister stove, there is a delay
between closing the valve and extinguishing the ame. This
delay can take up to 30 seconds when stove is turned off in
liquid gas mode.
CAUTION
Burning hazard due to incorrect handling and storage
Storing fuel canisters near any heat or ignition source, or
where temperatures exceed 50° C (120° F) can result in the
canister exploding.
• Never move a burning or hot stove. Allow stove to cool for
at least 10 minutes before moving it.
• Never transport or store the stove with the gas canister
connected.
• Always store fuel canisters in a well-ventilated area away
from any possible heat or ignition source such as: water
heaters, stoves, pilot lights, furnaces or where temperatu-
res exceed 50° C (120° F).
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MAINTENANCE
Before each use, check the O-ring where the stove connects to
the gas canister. FIGURE [1] Leakage may result if the O-ring is
not in place, or if it is worn or damaged. 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. Only use original Optimus O-Rings (Art. No.
8017867) for this purpose. Do not modify the stove.
Only qualied individuals are allowed to do additional service.
For major repairs send the stove back to Optimus.
If you have any questions about these instructions, your
stove, replacement parts, or repairs, please contact:
Katadyn Products Inc. Katadyn North America Inc.
Pfäfkerstrasse 37 4830 Azelia Avenue North
8310 Kemptthal Minneapolis, MN 55429
Switzerland USA
[phone]-755-6701
[email protected] [email protected]
www.optimusstoves.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
Optimus provides a 2-year limited warranty against
manufacturing defects for the original stove purchaser. Proof
of purchase is required for this warranty to be valid. This
warranty does not cover damage due to accident, improper
use or modications.
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. in Switzerland at +41 44 839
21 11 or e-mail us at [email protected]. US customers please
contact Katadyn North America at 1-800-755-6701 or
[email protected].
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may have
other legal rights which vary from state to state.
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SUPPLEMENT INSTRUCTIONS TO OPTIMUS VEGA
Always ensure that the appliance is placed on a rm horizontal
surface before using it. Always ensure a clearance of a least 1
metre to each side and 1.5 metres overhead of appliance
before using it. Injector size of appliance: 0.32 mm
Australian Gas Association certied. Certicate number 7459.
Outdoor Agencies’ Warranty for Australia
If this Outdoor Agencies supplied product is in any way
defective, other than resulting from abnormal use, for a period
of two (2) years after purchase, please return it to your place
of purchase with its proof of purchase. Alternatively you may
contact Outdoor Agencies Pty Ltd, PO Box 620, Regents Park
or call 02 8717 7300 or email [email protected],
regarding this warranty and, after contact, return the product
at your cost. If Outdoor Agencies determines the product is
under warranty we will repair or replace it. Our goods come
with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major
failure. The benets under this warranty are in addition to
other rights and remedies you may have at law.
Distributor of Optimus in Australia:
Outdoor Agencies PTY LTD
Unit N2, 391 Park Rd, Regents Park NSW 2143
Australia
Other useful Optimus products
Gas canisters, Terra HE pot, Cutlery
Please visit our website for additional information about our
other products. www.optimusstoves.com
For clean water visit www.katadyn.com

OPTIMUS | CLEVER COOKING SINCE 1899™
VEGA®
Optimus Vega – Remote gas canister
stove for outdoor use
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ARTICLE NO. 8018505
PRINT NO. 8017537/1