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Skills Instruction Backpacking Stoves

Learn essential skills for safe and effective backpacking stove use in the BSA. Cover stove types, fuels, and safety precautions. Gain knowledge to instruct scouts confidently. Handout included.

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Skills Instruction Backpacking Stoves

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  1. Skills InstructionBackpacking Stoves Your name Troop Guide NE-II-177 Totem here

  2. Skills InstructionBackpacking Stoves • Promote note taking • Handout at the end 1A NE-II-177

  3. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this presentation you will be able to: • Explain why and when we use effective skills instruction in BSA. • Explain the steps in effective skills instruction. 2 NE-II-177

  4. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this presentation you will be able to: • Explain why and when we use effective skills instruction in BSA. • Explain the steps in effective skills instruction. A portion of every troop meeting is set aside for “skills instruction”. Set the stage: Young scouts going on 1st Backpacking trip and need to know how to use the stoves safely or the troop just bought new stoves and we are learning how to use them safely. 2A NE-II-177

  5. Backpacking Stoves Your name Troop Guide NE-II-177 3

  6. Backpacking Stoves Your name Troop Guide NE-II-177 3A

  7. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this presentation you will be able to: • Explain the differences between the basic types of backpacking stoves. • Explain the differences between the different types of backpacking stove fuels. • Explain the safety rules for backpacking stove. • Safely use a backpacking stove. 4 NE-II-177

  8. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this presentation you will be able to: • Explain the differences between the basic types of backpacking stoves. • Explain the differences between the different types of backpacking stove fuels. • Explain the safety rules for backpacking stove. • Safely use a backpacking stove. 4A NE-II-177

  9. Types of Stoves • Integral Fuel Container • fuel container connected directly to the stove • External Fuel Container • fuel container is separate and connected by a fuel line 5 NE-II-177

  10. Integral Fuel Container - This type of stove has the fuel container connected directly to the stove. • External Fuel Container - The fuel container is separate from this type of stove and connected by a fuel line. • There are many types of backpacking stoves that range from the basic to the exotic. The stove you choose will depend upon your requirements, such as ease of handling, weight, bulk, and type of fuel. • Backpacking Spring issue evaluates backpacking stoves • Pass around Campmor catalogue with stoves highlighted. Types of Stoves 5A NE-II-177

  11. Types of Fuels Liquid white gas, refined kerosene and alcohol Compressed Gas propane, isobutane and propane/butane mix NE-II-177 6

  12. Types of Fuels There are two types of fuels available for backpacking stoves. • Liquid – white gas, refined kerosene, and alcohol. Liquid fuels require being transferred into an external or internal fuel cylinder depending upon the stove. • Compressed Gas – propane, isobutane and propane/butane mix come in one time use cylinders. 6A NE-II-177

  13. StoveSafety BSA Stove Safety Resources • Scoutmaster Handbook • Guide to Safe Scouting • Boy Scout Handbook • MCBSA Adult Basic Backpacking Course • Any other backpacking courses 7 NE-II-177

  14. Stove Safety BSA Stove Safety Resources • Scoutmaster Handbook • Guide to Safe Scouting • Boy Scout Handbook • MCBSA Adult Basic Backpacking Course • Any other backpacking courses Ask what are some dos and don’ts of stove / gas safety Then follow up with the schooled answers. 7A NE-II-177

  15. StoveSafetyContinued • Liquid fuels and compressed gas can be dangerous, use extreme caution when using them. • Always check the stove manual to ensure you are using the correct type of fuel. • Never pour fuel into or near a hot stove. • Allow sufficient time for fuel vapors to disperse before attempting to light a stove after pouring fuel. • Always use with adult supervision. 8 NE-II-177

  16. Stove Safety Continued • Liquid fuels and compressed gas can be dangerous, use extreme caution when using them. • Always check the stove manual to ensure you are using the correct type of fuel. • Never pour fuel into or near a hot stove. • Allow sufficient time for fuel vapors to disperse before attempting to light a stove after pouring fuel. • Always use with adult supervision. 8A NE-II-177

  17. Stove Safety Continued • Use the heat shield between the stove and the fuel cylinder. • Hand tighten pumps and cylinders. • When removing a fuel bottle, pressure must be released slowly to avoid spraying or spilling fuel. • Be careful not to cross-thread gas fittings when connecting them to a stove or fuel line. • Never store any fuel, either compressed gas or liquid, inside a tent or sleeping area. 9 NE-II-177

  18. Stove Safety Continued • Use the heat shield between the stove and the fuel cylinder. • Hand tighten pumps and cylinders. • When removing a fuel bottle, pressure must be released slowly to avoid spraying or spilling fuel. • Be careful not to cross-thread gas fittings when connecting them to a stove or fuel line. • Never store any fuel, either compressed gas or liquid, inside a tent or sleeping area. 9A NE-II-177

  19. Stove Safety Continued • Always operate stoves on a flat stable surface that is free from burnable material. • If the stove is designed to burn multiple types of fuel, pick one and stick with it. DON’T MIX! • Fuel bottles should be treated the same way. • Always follow manufacturers instructions. • The most important safety feature of any stove is a trained operator. 10 NE-II-177

  20. Stove Safety Continued • Always operate stoves on a flat stable surface that is free from burnable material. • If the stove is designed to burn multiple types of fuel, pick one and stick with it. DON’T MIX! • Fuel bottles should be treated the same way. • Always follow manufacturers instructions. • The most important safety feature of any stove is a trained operator. 10A NE-II-177

  21. Stove Preparation For today’s demonstration, we will use a MSR Wisperlite Shaker Jet stove. To operate this stove we need the following materials: • One MSR Wisperlite Shaker Jet • One Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel) • Matches or lighter • Repair kit NE-II-177 11

  22. Stove Preparation (Ask for a volunteer. Explain: I am going to demonstrate how to instruct someone on how to safely operate a backpacking stove). For today’s demonstration, we will use a MSR Wisperlite Shaker Jet stove. To operate this stove we need the following materials: • One MSR Wisperlite Shaker Jet Stove • One Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel) • Matches or lighter • Repair kit NE-II-177 11A

  23. Assembling the Stove • Remove stove from carrying case. • Unscrew the fuel bottle cap and fill the bottle to the fill line. Be sure to keep the bottle away from your face and others. (demonstrate) • Screw the pump snugly into the fuel bottle. • Pump the plunger 25-35 strokes. If bottle is half full pump 40-55 strokes or until firm resistance is felt when pushing the plunger down. (The less fuel, the more pumps) • Rotate the legs into the slots in the frame NE-II-177 12

  24. Assembling the Stove • Remove stove from carrying case. • Unscrew the fuel bottle cap and fill the bottle to the fill line. Be sure to keep the bottle away from your face and others. (demonstrate) • Screw the pump snugly into the fuel bottle. • Pump the plunger 25-35 strokes. If bottle is half full pump 40-55 strokes or until firm resistance is felt when pushing the plunger down. (The less fuel, the more pumps) • Rotate the legs into the slots in the frame NE-II-177 12A

  25. Assembling the Stove • Lubricate the end of the fuel line lightly with MSR Pump Cup Oil (saliva or other mineral-base lubricant), then insert it into the fuel tank bushing on the pump. • Snap the catch are securely into the slot on the pump body. • Put the heat reflector under the stove. • Bend fuel line to allow stove to sit squarely on the ground. NE-II-177 13

  26. Assemblingthe Stove • Lubricate the end of the fuel line lightly with MSR Pump Cup Oil (saliva or other mineral-base lubricant), then insert it into the fuel tank bushing on the pump. • Snap the catch are securely into the slot on the pump body. • Put the heat reflector under the stove. • Bend fuel line to allow stove to sit squarely on the ground. NE-II-177 13A

  27. Operating the Stove Before lighting the stove check that: • Stove assembly has no fuel leaks. • Area is clear of flammable materials • Catch arm is locked and stove is properly assembled. NE-II-177 14

  28. Operating the Stove Before lighting the stove check that: • Stove assembly has no fuel leaks. • Area is clear of flammable materials • Catch arm is locked and stove is properly assembled. NE-II-177 14A

  29. Operating the Stove • Priming instructions for white gas: • Priming pre-heats the stove to turn the liquid fuel into vapor. To pre-heat properly, the priming flame must contact the generator tube. Insufficient priming may result in flare-up. NE-II-177 15

  30. Operating the Stove • Priming instructions for white gas: • Priming pre-heats the stove to turn the liquid fuel into vapor. To pre-heat properly, the priming flame must contact the generator tube. Insufficient priming may result in flare-up. NE-II-177 15A

  31. Operating the Stove Priming • Open control valve 1-2 turns until fuel flows through the Jet and fills the priming cup ½ full • Turn the control valve off . • Check for leaks at the control valve, pump, jet and fuel line. If leaks are found, do not use stove and see troubleshooting. • Light the priming fuel. • Place the windshield around the stove, then fold the ends together to keep it securely in place NE-II-177 16

  32. Operating the Stove Priming • Open control valve 1-2 turns until fuel flows through the Jet and fills the priming cup ½ full • Turn the control valve off . • Check for leaks at the control valve, pump, jet and fuel line. If leaks are found, do not use stove and see troubleshooting. • Light the priming fuel. • Place the windshield around the stove, then fold the ends together to keep it securely in place. NE-II-177 16A

  33. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on: • When the priming flame is down to a small flame (about 30-60 seconds), slowly open the valve . • If the stove : • Goes out, turn the control valve off . • Burns with erratic yellow flames, but the priming cup is still burning, turn the control valve off and pre-heat longer. • Burns with a blue flame, wait a minute then adjust to desired setting. There is a delay between turning the control valve and changes in flame. NE-II-177 17

  34. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on: • When the priming flame is down to a small flame (about 30-60 seconds), slowly open the valve . • If the stove : • Goes out, turn the control valve off . • Burns with erratic yellow flames, but the priming cup is still burning, turn the control valve off and pre-heat longer. • Burns with a blue flame, wait a minute then adjust to desired setting. There is a delay between turning the control valve and changes in flame. NE-II-177 17A

  35. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on: • To maintain stove performance, pump the plunger 3-5 strokes as needed to keep enough pressure in the fuel tank. You should feel firm resistance when you pump down on the plunger. The less fuel in the bottle , the more pumps needed to keep pressure. DO NOT over pressurize. Fuel bottle pressure that is to high causes erratic flames. Low pressure causes low flames and very slow burn times. NE-II-177 18

  36. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on: • To maintain stove performance, pump the plunger 3-5 strokes as needed to keep enough pressure in the fuel tank. You should feel firm resistance when you pump down on the plunger. The less fuel in the bottle , the more pumps needed to keep pressure. DO NOT over pressurize. Fuel bottle pressure that is to high causes erratic flames. Low pressure causes low flames and very slow burn times. NE-II-177 18A

  37. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on: • To simmer, operate the stove at low fuel pressure. Turn the control valve down until the flame becomes unsteady, then open the control valve until the flame stabilizes NE-II-177 19

  38. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove on: • To simmer, operate the stove at low fuel pressure. Turn the control valve down until the flame becomes unsteady, then open the control valve until the flame stabilizes. NE-II-177 19A

  39. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off: • Turn the control valve off . The flame will take a minute or so to die out. • WAIT for the stove to cool before disassembling!! • Depressurize the fuel tank by unlocking the catch arm and pulling the fuel line out of the pump assembly. Away away from heat, sparks, or flame, hold the fuel bottle upright, turn the pump assembly away from you, and unscrew the pump to release pressure. NE-II-177 20

  40. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off: • Turn the control valve off . The flame will take a minute or so to die out. • WAIT for the stove to cool before disassembling!! • Depressurize the fuel tank by unlocking the catch arm and pulling the fuel line out of the pump assembly. Away away from heat, sparks, or flame, hold the fuel bottle upright, turn the pump assembly away from you, and unscrew the pump to release pressure. NE-II-177 20A

  41. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off: • For transporting or storing: leave the pump assembly in the fuel bottle or, to be sure the control valve does not open by mistake, unscrew the pump and replace it with the fuel bottle cap. NE-II-177 21

  42. Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off: • For transporting or storing: leave the pump assembly in the fuel bottle or, to be sure the control valve does not open by mistake, unscrew the pump and replace it with the fuel bottle cap. NE-II-177 21A

  43. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this presentation you will be able to: • Explain the differences between the basic types of backpacking stoves. • Explain the differences between the different types of backpacking stove fuels. • Explain the safety rules for backpacking stove. • Safely use a backpacking stove. 22 NE-II-177

  44. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this presentation you will be able to: • Explain the differences between the basic types of backpacking stoves. • Explain the differences between the different types of backpacking stove fuels. • Explain the safety rules for backpacking stove. • Safely use a backpacking stove. 22A NE-II-177

  45. Thank You! NE-II-177 23

  46. Thank You! NE-II-177 23A

  47. Skills Instruction • Skills Instruction is an integral part of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing. It is how Scouts learn most of their skills. • Scouting’s approach to skills instruction is: See it Do it Test it Review it • Another way to put it is this: Explain Demonstrate Guide Enable NE-II-177 24

  48. Skills Instruction • Skills Instruction is an integral part of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing. It is how Scouts learn most of their skills. • Scouting’s approach to skills instruction is: See it Do it Test it Review it • Another way to put it is this: Explain Demonstrate Guide Enable NE-II-177 24A

  49. Great leadersaregreat Teachers NE-II-177 25

  50. Great leaders are great teachers • I would like to encourage all patrol members to watch the teaching techniques of the presenters throughout the Wood Badge Course. • What can be learned about teaching methods by studying good instructors can be every bit as valuable as the material they are presenting. NE-II-177 25A

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