Close the fuel feed valve fully. Remove the fuel hose by
releasing the bayonet joint and then pull the hose out
of the quick connect. Sometimes there may be a little
pressure remaining in the bottle which seeps out when
you disconnect the quick connect. The same is true
when you unscrew the pump from the bottle. Turn your
face away from the stove to protect your eyes when
separating the quick connect.
Be sure to apply the covers on the tip of the fuel hose
and to the quick connect so dirt will not enter.
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Remove the fuel hose.
WARNING! Never disconnect the hose immediately after switching off the
stove. Fuel may splash on the hot burner and ignite
FUELS
The Optimus Nova+ has a burner designed to use petroleum-based fuels. Therefore, you cannot use
alcohol-based fuel. We recommend that you use chemically pure gasoline (not automotive gasoline)
or high-quality kerosene. Under no circumstances should you handle fuel near a lit stove or in your
tent.
Use a funnel with a filter when filling the bottle so as to avoid dirt and foreign bodies getting into the
fuel. Never mix different kinds of fuel. Empty the bottle entirely before putting in a different fuel.
GASOLINE
It is often very easy to get hold of gasoline, even though the quality is variable. Chemically pure gaso-
line is preferable. Ordinary automotive gasoline contains additives which will contaminate your stove
and are hazardous for your health. If you have to use automotive gasoline, use unleaded gasoline
wherever possible. Gasoline is highly flammable and preheating occurs quickly. However, gasoline is
also very volatile and burns explosively.
KEROSENE
Kerosene has more or less the same energy value as gasoline but is considerably less of a hazard
in terms of fire. It is used all over the world and is easy to get hold of. You can often find kerosene in
places where you would not find other fuels, such as in food stores. Preheating takes slightly longer
with kerosene than with gasoline and is slightly sooty, but there is not much of a risk of explosion.
Kerosene also requires you to clean the burner more often.
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