Camping Wood Stove Safety Instructions

Camping Wood Stove Safety Precautions & Instructions

Please read all instructions before using the camping wood stove.

Please use ONLY DRY WOOD as fuel for EGAN camping stove.

DANGER: Keep children away. Do not leave children unsupervised around a hot wood stove.

DANGER: Do not touch a burning wood stove with bare hands. Alert everyone around the stove to the hazards of high temperatures.

DANGER: NEVER touch, remove or relocate the water tank after the fire has been started in the stove. Alert everyone around the stove to the hazards of hot water and hot water vapor.

DANGER: NEVER completely fill the water tank. Leave at least 3 cm (1.25 inches) empty space above the water level in the water tank. The top cap of the water tank is welded but is not sealed. A fully filled water tank can overflow when it starts boiling. Use caution when opening the water tank door! Be careful with hot water vapor.

 DANGER: Wash the inside of the water tank and make sure it is completely clean before installation. Use proper methods for cleaning the stainless steel water tank and rinse thoroughly before use. DO NOT USE THE VERY FIRST TIME HOT WATER FOR DRINKING! Let the water boils for at least for 20 minutes then completely drain & rinse.

️ WARNING: Ensure you have fireproof material underneath the stove and have proper heat standoff distance from walls (at least 2 feet). NEVER put your stove on a tent floor or other flammable material.

️ WARNING: Keep all flame and heat sources away from the tent fabric even if the tent is heat/flame resistant. Heat resistant tent does not mean they are fireproof. The material will burn if left in continuous contact with a flame source.

️ WARNING: Before using the stove in the tent for the first time, the paint must be properly cured. The stove need to be burn in an open space (outdoor) for 1-2 hours.

️ WARNING: Camping wood stoves are designed for use in outdoors and qualified tents. If you are not sure about the safety of using the wood stove in a location, shelter or a living setting, do not use it. Consult professionals or local authorities regarding the safety of using the stove for specific applications.

DANGER: Always use a Carbon Monoxide Detector when utilizing a wood stove in enclosed spaces. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gasoline, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. Improperly ventilated appliances particularly in a tightly sealed or enclosed space, may allow carbon monoxide to accumulate to dangerous levels that can cause brain damage or death. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be particularly dangerous for people who are sleeping or intoxicated. Install the CO detector at tabletop level rather than on the ceiling like a smoke detector. If the alarm sounds:

1. Increase ventilation by opening windows or doors.
2. Make sure the stove door is closed and latched.
3. Check stove for smoking or puffing condition. Increase air-flow to firebox, if needed.
4. Check chimney for possible blockage or down-draft.
5. Check for false alarm.

DANGER: Always leave a window cracked or door partly opened when using a wood stove in an enclosed space. A minimum opening of 20 square inches is required for adequate ventilation. DO NOT leave the stove unattended while it is operating and make sure it has been extinguished prior to sleeping.

️ WARNING: Always use all the chimney pipe pieces to have a good updraft and get good performance from your camping stove especially when using the stove inside a tent or enclosed space. A short chimney length reduces the updraft and causes incomplete combustion, smoke and poor performance.

️ WARNING: Do not insert the stovepipe directly through the tent fabric. The stovepipe of the stove should not have any contact with the tent fabric. A proper stove jack must be used (the stove jack does not come with this stove package). The stovepipe should extend a minimum of 20 cm (8 inches) above the ridge of the tent.

️ WARNING: Always ensure your stove is on a level surface to avoid any possible problems. Keep the chimney pipe vertical and prevent it from movement of falling in windy conditions by attaching 3 pieces of cord, or rope, or wire etc. to the spark arrestor.

️ WARNING: Always use the spark arrestor to prevent the sparks from jump out of the chimney. Stove sparks will burn holes in a fire treated roof. A spark arrestor will prevent most sparks from reaching your roof.

️ WARNING: This stove has been design to burn wood only. Do not use other material to burn as a fuel in this stove. NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START A FIRE IN YOUR STOVE. Always use dry wood.

️ WARNING: Never over-fire the stove. Do not load excessive amount of wood inside the stove. Never allow your stove to get so hot that the stove or stovepipe becomes red. A red-hot stove will cause the metal to warp. If you see the stovepipe is getting red, reduce the airflow by the air control knob on the door to reduce the stove temperature.

️ WARNING: DO NOT modify or alter this stove. Any form of change or modification might cause safety issues.

️ WARNING: Always wear protective clothing when tending the fire or doing adjustments.

️ WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE OPERATING STOVE UNATTENDED especially when the stove’s door is open. Always close the door after fire has started or after tending the fire.

️ WARNING: Please allow the stove to completely cool down before packing, cleaning or performing any maintenance. When dumping the ashes and charcoals from the stove, make sure there is no burning pieces left.

️ WARNING: Please be aware that when handling metal products there may be some sharp edges. We have done our best to eliminate any sharp edges, however please be careful when handling the stove. Also, please be aware that the stove’s complete setup weight when packed in the carry bag is about 30 lbs (14 kg). If this is too heavy for you please use caution when lifting or handling the stove.