2. Are Stoves Important?
YES
There is no better feeling than eating a nice warm, filling meal in the
wilderness.
Although it may seem easier to bring along small snacks such as
cereal bars, a cooked meal will provide campers with the
necessary nutrients energy to have a successful trip.
A warm cooked meal = a happy camper
3. Hazard Prevention
Use only specified fuels and canisters
Inspect all stove parts before use
If the stove fails to start immediately, shut it off and wait a few
minutes before starting again
A source of water should be on hand to extinguish any out of
control flames
Do not lean over the stove when lighting
Allow time for the stove to cool down before storing
4. Step One: Know Your Materials
When preparing to light the stove the individual should ensure that
the following materials are present:
One fuel tank
One burner
One heat shield
One ground pad
A lighter
5. Step Two: Setting the Stove in Place
The first step is too open up the legs of the burner and to place the
ground pad and heat shield in place.
NOTE: The burner should be placed on a solid surface away from
flammable substances. As this is difficult in the wild, campers should
always have a water pale handy.
6. Step Three: Pump and Connect the
Fuel Tank To The Stove
Pump the handle at the top of
the fuel tank for approximately
30 seconds to build up pressure
in the tank.
Carefully connect the fuel tank
to the burner by placing the
burner line into the designated
place at the top of the tank
and clamping the metal
fastening to the groove of the
tank..
7. Step Four: Turn On The Tank and Fill the
Burner Half Full of Fuel
Once the tank is connected to the stove twist the knob on the tank
so that the burner fills half way up with fuel.
This will provide enough fuel to get the stove ready for cooking but
not too much as to let the flame get out of hand.
8. Step Five: Lighting The Stove
Carefully, using a lighter or match light the fuel on fire that is in the
burner under the stove and step back to let it burn.
Allow the fire to burn itself down before proceeding to the next
step.
Once burned down, strike another lighter or match to the top
portion of the stove to get the desired flame for cooking.
Adjust the amount of fuel getting to the flame by twisting the knob
either in the on or off direction.
9. Step Six: Cook Your Food!
At this point you should have the appropriate flame for cooking and
now it is time to begin. You can now place your pot or pan on top
on the stove and your food will begin to cook.
REMEMBER:
Only one stove should be used at a time unless there are others
present to supervise the others.
When dealing with an open flame all of the necessary precautions
should be taken to prevent injury.
If the camper suspects anything out of the ordinary the stove should
be turned off immediately.