Skills Instruction Backpacking Stoves

Skills InstructionBackpacking Stoves Your Name Troop Guide NE-II-177 Totem Here

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

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

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 BP 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

Backpacking Stoves Totem Here Your Name Troop Guide 3 NE-II-177

Backpacking Stoves Totem Here Your Name Troop Guide NE-II-177 3A

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

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

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

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

Types of Fuels Liquid white gas, refined kerosene and alcohol Compressed Gas propane, isobutane and propane/butane mix 6

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

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

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

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

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

StoveSafetyContinued • 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

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

StoveSafetyContinued • 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

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

Stove Preparation For today’s demonstration, we will use a Coleman Peak 1 Detached Burner Stove. To operate this stove we need the following materials: • One Peak 1 Apex Stove • One Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel) • Matches or lighter • Repair kit NE-II-177 11

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 Peak 1 Apex stove. To operate this stove we need the following materials: • One Peak 1 Apex Stove • One Fuel Bottle (filled with liquid fuel) • Matches or lighter • Repair kit NE-II-177 11A

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) • Remove the protective cap and push the hose on to the stove. • Screw the pump snugly into the fuel bottle. • Make sure that the fuel valve is turned off. Pump the plunger 30 strokes. NE-II-177 12

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) • Remove the protective cap and push the hose on to the stove. • Screw the pump snugly into the fuel bottle. • Make sure that the fuel vale is turned off. Pump the plunger 30 strokes. NE-II-177 12A

Assembling the Stove • Make sure to place the stove on a firm level surface. • Adjust the leveling leg to level the stove. • Make sure that the fuel bottle is lying on its side and level with the fuel valve up. NE-II-177 13

Assemblingthe Stove • Make sure to place the stove on a firm level surface. • Adjust the leveling leg to level the stove. • Make sure that the fuel bottle is lying on its side and level with the fuel valve up. NE-II-177 13A

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

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

Operating the Stove • Lighting instructions for white gas: • Turn the flame adjuster to “High/Light” • Hold lighted match at the burner and open the fuel valve 1 turn • As soon as the burner lights, pump an additional 10-20 strokes. Caution: If the stove burns with a high yellow flame or if liquid fuel appears in the burner, turn Fuel Valve off, allow the stove to cool and relight. NE-II-177 15

Operating the Stove • Lighting instructions for white gas: • Turn the flame adjuster to “High/Light” • Hold lighted match at the burner and open the fuel valve 1 turn • As soon as the burner lights, pump an additional 10-20 strokes. Caution: If the stove burns with a high yellow flame or if liquid fuel appears in the burner, turn Fuel Valve off, allow the stove to cool and relight. NE-II-177 15A

Operating the Stove 4. After the stove warms up (approx. 1 minute), flame may be adjusted to the desired heat with the Flame Adjuster. Turn flame adjuster back and forth several times to clean the generator tip. 5. Additional pumping may be required to maintain proper flame adjustment. NE-II-177 16

Operating the Stove 4. After the stove warms up (approx. 1 minute), flame may be adjusted to the desired heat with the Flame Adjuster. Turn flame adjuster back and forth several times to clean the generator tip. 5. Additional pumping may be required to maintain proper flame adjustment NE-II-177

Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off: • Turn the control valve off . The flame will take a minute or so to die out. • After the flame dies out turn the flame adjuster off. • WAIT for the stove to cool before disassembling!! • Replace the protective cap on the hose NE-II-177 20

Operating the Stove Turning the Stove off: • Turn the control valve off . The flame will take a minute or so to die out. • After the flame dies out turn the flame adjuster off. • WAIT for the stove to cool before disassembling!! • Replace the protective cap on the hose NE-II-177 20A

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

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

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

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

Thank You! NE-II-177 23

Thank You! NE-II-177 23A

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

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

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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

Learning Objectives • With the completion of this presentation can you now: • Explain why and when we use effective skills instruction in BSA? • Explain the steps in effective skills instruction? 26 NE-II-177

Learning Objectives • Upon completion of this presentation you will be able to: • Explain why and when we use effective skills instruction in BSA. (While the example here was at a troop meeting, skills are taught during Cub Den meetings and during Venturing meetings) • Explain the steps in effective skills instruction. (See it, Do it, Test it and Review it) 26A NE-II-177

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Skills Instruction Backpacking Stoves