Propane Stove Operation

General Safety Information

Propane stoves can produce carbon monoxide that has no odor.
Using a propane stove in an enclosed area can kill you.
Never use a stove in an enclosed space such as a cabin, camper, tent, car or home.
Do not leave a lighted stove unattended.
Let hot stoves cool before changing cylinders of compressed gas.
Bring empty fuel containers home for disposal. Do not place in or near fires.
Keep clothing such as jackets or shirt sleeves away from flame and burners .
Knowledgeable adult supervision must be provided when Scouts are involved in the use of stoves.

To Set Up

Place the stove on a level, secure surface before operating to prevent tipping.
Press on latch to open lid and position wind baffles.
Insert wire clips into slots.
Close both burner valves firmly.
Remove regulator from storage position under grate and inspect gasket on the stove connection before use.
Remove plastic cap from the top of propane cylinder and screw propane cylinder into regulator into stove hand tight.

To Light

When lighting a stove, keep extra fuel cylinders well away.
Hold lighted match near burner and then open burner valve.
Do not hover over the stove when lighting it. Keep your head and body to one side.
Open the stove valve quickly for two full turns and light carefully, with head, fingers, and hands to the side of the burner.
Adjust flame with burner valves.
Flames should be blue with a hint of yellow on tips.

To Turn Off

To Store

To Clean

BSA Troop 37
Staten Island