Stove Safety
Liquid-fuel stoves are potentially hazardous due to the flammability of the fuels used and
the toxicity of the vapours they produce (carbon monoxide). Deaths have occurred due to
improper stove use. When using a stove in the field, make sure to follow the safety
measures listed below.
Use only the fuel(s) that your stove is designed to burn. Don't use old fuel that has
been stored for a long period of time.
Do not use stoves without adequate ventilation.
Do not release fuel tank pressure near an open flame.
Use extreme caution when refuelling. Skin contact with supercooled fuel will
cause instant frostbite. Fill the stove or fuel bottle only to the safe fill line.
Check for leaks before every use.
Ensure the pump is well lubricated and functioning.
Release pressure in the fuel tank before packing and storing.
Pack stoves and fuel away from food.
Prepare a stable location for the stove, and remove all trip hazards from the
kitchen site.
Clear away any flammable debris near the stove before lighting.
In winter, remove snow from the area beneath and around the stove to prevent
melting and upset.
Never cook inside a tent or in a confined space. Fire and carbon monoxide
poisoning are significant hazards.
Test all stoves before your camping trip.
Insulate the base of the stoves so that they won’t melt through tent floors.
Empty your stove before you store it.
Should a person’s clothing become ignited,
Stop, Drop,
and
Roll
to extinguish flames.
Residues left from evaporated gasoline are combustible.
11,500 BTU's on main burner and 9,500 BTU's on auxiliary burner
Fuel tank holds about 1 Litre of fuel, and will operate both burners on high for 2 hours or
7 1/2 hours on low.
Primary burner will boil 1 Litre of water in 4 minutes.
