MSR MICROROCKET User manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
MICROROCKET™ STOVE
For product service and information contact
Cascade Designs, Inc.
4000 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134 USA
1-800-531-9531 or 206-505-9500
www.msrgear.com
If you smell gas:
1. Do not attempt to light stove.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Disconnect from fuel canister.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
liquids with flammable vapors in the
vicinity of this or any other stove.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
• Thisstovecanproducecarbonmon-
oxide, which has no odor.
• Usingitinanenclosedspacecankill
you.
• Neverusethisstoveinanenclosed
space such as a camper, tent,
vestible, car, or home.
DANGER
IMPORTANT
Read and understand this entire manual carefully before assembling or
using this stove. Keep this manual for future reference. If you do not
understand this manual or have any questions, please call
Cascade Designs at 1-800-531-9531.
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE, FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD
There are serious hazards associated with using this stove and fuel. Accidental
fire, explosion, and misuse can cause death, serious burns, and property
damage. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in
your group. Please use good judgment.
This stove is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Never use this stove in a tent,
vestible, car, house, or inside any enclosed area. This stove consumes oxygen
and produces carbon monoxide gas, which is poisonous and has no odor.
This stove can easily ignite nearby combustible materials and flammable
liquids or vapors. If you use this stove in an enclosed area you can be killed
or seriously burned.
Keep stove and canister away from other heat sources. Never use any kind of
windscreen. Never use cookware or an Outback Oven™with a diameter larger
than 8 inches (20.3 centimeters). If you expose the canister to high heat, it will
explode and you can be killed or seriously burned.
Never let children use this stove. Keep children at least 10 feet (3+ meters)
away from the stove and cooking area, and supervise them at all times.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings in this
manual before using this stove. Failure to follow warnings and instructions can
result in death, serious burns or other injury and property damage.
Printed on recycled paper containing 30% post-consumer waste.
WARNING
LIMITED WARRANTY/LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES AND
LIABILITY
USA and Canada
Limited Warranty.Cascade Designs, Inc. (“Cascade”), to the original
owner (“Owner”), under intended use and maintenance, warrants the
enclosed product (“Product”) to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for the life of the Product. No warranty against defects in materi-
als and workmanship will apply if Product is (i) altered in any way, (ii) used for purposes
inconsistent with Product’s intended purpose or design, or (iii) improperly maintained.
Warranty will furthermore be voided where Owner/user (i) failed to follow Product
instructions or warnings or (ii) subjected Product to misuse, abuse or neglect.
During the warranty period, original Product parts determined by Cascade to be defec-
tive in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced as Owner’s sole remedy.
Cascade reserves the right to replace any discontinued product with a new product of
comparable value and function. A returned product deemed irreparable becomes the
property of Cascade and will not be returned.
EXCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED ABOVE, CASCADE, ITS AFFILIATES
AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MAKE NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, DUTIES
AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, AGAINST LATENT DEFECTS, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION.
Warranty Service.To obtain service under this warranty, the warranty-eligible
Product must be presented to a Cascade authorized dealer. In the United States
and Canada, warranty service may also be obtained by calling 1-800-531-9531
[M-F, 8:00-4:30, PDT].
Owner is responsible for all costs associated with returning Product to Cascade for
service. Where at its sole discretion Cascade deems Product eligible for warranty repair
or replacement, Cascade will pay the shipping and handling associated with returning
repaired or replaced Product to Owner. In instances where Cascade deems a returned
product ineligible for warranty service, Cascade will, if possible, repair product for
a reasonable charge that includes return shipping and handling. For warranty return
service details, please go to www.msrgear.com.
Limitation of Remedies.Should a court of competent jurisdiction find the limited war-
ranty set forth above breached, Cascade’s only obligation will be to, at its option, to
either repair or replace Product. Should the aforementioned remedy fail of its essential
purpose, Cascade will, in exchange for return of Product, refund to Owner the Product’s
original purchase price. THE FOREGOING REMEDY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AGAINST CASCADE, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR
SUPPLIERS, REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY.
Limitation of Liability.Cascade’s, its affiliates’ and their suppliers’ maximum liability is
limited to incidental damages not to exceed the original purchase price of the Product.
CASCADE, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM AND EXCLUDE
ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
ANY REASON WHATSOEVER. THIS EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL
LEGAL THEORIES UNDER WHICH DAMAGES MAY BE SOUGHT AND WILL APPLY
EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
This limited warranty gives Owner specific legal rights; Owner may have additional
rights, which may vary state to state.
Always completely follow safety, use, operation, and maintenance instructions for this
or any other Cascade product.
European Union customer statutory rights are not affected.
Do not attempt to use this stove: (1) before reading and fully understanding this
Instruction Manual; (2) if you are not prepared or comfortable attending to a
burning and/or hot stove at all times; (3) if you observe leaking fuel; or (4) if you
observe any condition with the stove system or in the surrounding environment
that would make operation of an open-flamed device dangerous. Failure to fol-
low these directions can cause an unsafe situation leading to fire, burns, severe
injury or death.
This stove is designed for the outside (i.e., not within enclosed spaces of any kind;
e.g., tents) boiling of water or cooking of food only—never use it for any other
purpose. Use of stove within any enclosed space, or for a purpose other than boil-
ing water or cooking food can cause fire, burns, severe injury or death.
Do not disassemble stove beyond what is described in these instructions. Do not
modify stove. Disassembly or modification of stove in any manner not consistent
with these instructions voids warranty and can result in an unsafe situation where
fire, burns, severe injury or death can occur.
Do not use stove if parts are missing or broken, or with replacement parts not
specific to your stove model. Use of stove with missing or broken parts, or with
replacement parts not specific to your stove model, can result in an unsafe situation
where fire, burns, severe injury or death can occur.
Cascade Designs, Inc. warrants the use of appropriately-sized MSR®brand cook-
ware only—use of cookware other than MSR®brand cookware will be at user’s
own risk and discretion.
RECYCLED | RECYCLABLE ART# 80-753 (EN)
0051
2009/142/EC
(51CL3921-2011)
CATEGORY: VAPOR PRESSURE
BUTANE PROPANE
NOTE: Nominal Heat Input Rate varies depending on test procedures
of the particular standards agency.
Nominal Heat Input Rate:
8,200 BTU/h
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
Nominal Heat Input Rate:
3.9 kW
280 g/h
Stove Orifice Size: 0.31 mm
Retain these instructions for future reference.

1.Clearcookingareaofcombustiblematerialsandflammableliquidsor
vapors.
2. Place stove assembly on a solid, stable, even surface to ensure stability.
SET UP STOVE
TURN STOVE ON
1.Addfoodorliquidtocookware.
2.Placecookwareontothecenterof
the stove.
3. Turn Flame Adjuster Valve to adjust
heat.
USE STOVE TO COOK
1.CloseFlameAdjusterValvewhencookingisdone.
2. After flames are out, wait 5 minutes for stove to cool.
3. Move stove assembly away from any ignition sources and unscrew canister.
A small amount of gas may escape when unscrewing stove.
4. Fold Flame Adjuster and Close Pot Supports.
Rotate each Pot Support clockwise.
Press each Pot Support toward Mixer Tube.
If canister is completely empty of fuel, follow proper disposal requirements in
your local area.
TURN STOVE OFF
MICROROCKET™STOVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unfold Flame Adjuster and close Flame Adjuster Valve.
2. Open Pot Supports.
Pull each Pot Support away from stove.
Rotate each Pot Support counterclockwise until it locks upright into
place.
3. Finger-tighten stove onto the top of the canister until connection is secure.
CONNECT STOVE AND CANISTER
KNOW YOUR MSR®MICROROCKET™STOVE
Please familiarize yourself with the parts of your MicroRocket stove and the follow-
ing instructions before connecting the stove to its fuel canister. Never use this stove
in any other way than is described in the following instructions.
Pot Supports
Burner Ports
Flame
Adjuster
Valve Body
Burner Head
CLOSE
4-ft. (1.2-m) MIN. DISTANCE
FROM COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
OPEN
CLICK
COOKWARE 8-in. (20.3-cm)
DIA. MAX.
5-in. (12.7-cm) HT. MAX.
8-lbs.(3.6-kg)WT.MAX.
Stove service must only be done by an individual authorized by Cascade
Designs, Inc. If you have any questions about these instructions, your stove,
replacement parts, or repairs, please contact:
Cascade Designs, Inc., USA - 1-800-531-9531 or 206-505-9500
Cascade Designs, Ltd., Ireland - ([phone]
www.msrgear.com | [email protected]
TROUBLESHOOTING
CLOSE
WAIT
5 MIN.
NEVER USE WINDSCREEN
Flame Adjuster
Valve
Igniter Button
Piezo Fuel Igniter
25-ft. (7.6-m) MIN.
DISTANCE FROM
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS/
VAPORS
WindClip™
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
To avoid being killed or seriously injured, READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW
ALL warnings and instructions in this manual before you use this stove.
This stove is a lightweight, compact device made for cooking outdoors. Please
consult with your local outdoor retailer to learn more about cooking outdoors. Seek
qualified instruction before you venture outdoors.
You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your group. This
manual is not intended to replace your good judgment.
Fuel Canister Safety
This stove uses a liquid pressurized gas (LPG) canister that is highly flammable and
explosive. Use only MSR®premium blend canister fuel, 70 Butane/30 Propane or
80 IsoButane/20 Propane mix, certified to EN 417 (4 ounces/113 grams or
8 ounces/227 grams). Do not attempt to fit other types of gas canisters. For any
fuel canister, follow this safety information:
• Listenandsmellforleakinggas.Leakinggasisaserioushazard.LPGis
invisible and odorless, and strong odorant additives can fade over time.
Leaks are not always detectable by smell. Do not use this stove if it is
leaking or damaged, or it does not operate properly.
• Checkthatthestoveandfuelcanisterconnectionissecureandtight.Ifthe
connection does not look or feel secure, or you hear or smell leaking gas, do
not use stove or canister. Move stove to a well-ventilated area away from any
ignition source to locate and stop the leak. Only check for leaks outdoors
using soapy water. Do not try to detect leaks using a flame.
• Onlychangethecanisteroutsideandawayfrompeopleandanysource
of ignition.
• Neverusefuelcanisterslargerthan8ounces(227grams)ormorethan4
inches (10 centimeters) in height, because oversized canisters increase stove
instability.
• Checkthesealsbeforeconnectinganewfuelcanistertothestove.Donot
use stove if seals are damaged or worn.
• Keepstoveandfuelcanisterawayfromotherheatsources.Ifyouexposethe
fuel canister to high heat, the canister will explode or leak and you can be
killed or seriously burned.
• Followallwarningsonfuelcanisterregardinguseandstorage.
Always disconnect stove from canister before storing it. Failure to disconnect stove from canister before
storing may cause fuel to leak and cause fire, burns, severe injury or death. Always store fuel canisters in a
well-ventilated location away from any possible heat or ignition source, such as water heaters, stoves, pilot
lights or furnaces, or where temperatures exceed 120 F (49 C). Storing fuel canisters near any heat or ignition
source, or where temperatures exceed 120 F (49 C), can result in the canister exploding and causing fire,
burns, severe injury or death.
Never overtighten fuel canister to stove. Overtightening can damage stove or canister and cause fuel to leak.
Leaking fuel can cause fire, burns, severe injury or death. The canister must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the CAN/CSA 339.
Use extreme caution when using stove in temperatures below freezing. In freezing temperatures O-rings can
stiffen and leak fuel. Always check for fuel leaks before and after lighting stove. Use of a leaking stove can
cause fire, burns, severe injury or death.
Keep children far away from stove and fuel—Cascade Designs, Inc. recommends no less than 10 feet (3+
meters). Never leave a burning or hot stove unattended. An unattended stove can lead to fire or a situation
where children, pets, or the unwary can be burned, injured, or killed.
Keep combustibles at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from the top and sides of a burning stove, or a stove
that you are in the process of lighting. Keep flammable liquids and vapors at least 25 feet (7.6 meters) away
from the top and sides of a burning stove, or a stove that you are in the process of lighting. This stove can
ignite combustible materials, flammable liquids and vapors and create a situation where fire, burns, severe
injury or death can result.
Never attempt lighting stove if Flame Adjuster Valve is left open. If Flame Adjuster Valve is left open, close
it immediately and thoroughly ventilate area before lighting stove. Failure to ventilate area can result in an
explosion that can cause fire, burns, severe injury or death.
Never move a burning or hot stove. Always extinguish stove and cool for at least 5 minutes before moving.
Moving a burning or hot stove can cause fire, burns, severe injury or death. Never use cookware or an Outback
Oven™ with a diameter greater than 8 inches (20.3 centimeters). Never place and operate two or more
stoves together. Never operate stove with empty or dry cookware. Never use non-MSR® reflectors or diffusers.
Use of stove in any of the preceding manners can result in the fuel canister exploding and causing fire, burns,
severe injury or death. Never use cookware of any size that is ill-suited or inappropriate for use with stove or
stove pot supports (e.g., cookware with a convex or concave bottom, some enameled cookware, etc.). Use
of stove with ill-suited and/or inappropriate cookware can result in cookware and/or stove instability and a
situation where hot cookware and/or cookware contents can spill and cause fire, burns, severe injury or death.
Never place your head or body above the stove while lighting or cooking. Because stove maintains an
open flame, placement of head or body above stove is an unsafe practice that can cause fire, burns, severe
injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING
* To check if canister is empty, remove stove and gently shake canister.
If a splashing sound is heard, canister still contains fuel.
1. Open Flame Adjuster Valve (3/4 turn) to release fuel.
Listen for hiss as fuel flows into Burner Head.
2.TouchPiezoFuelIgnitertoBurnerHeadandandclickbutton.
Ignition may take several button clicks.
3. Turn Flame Adjuster Valve to desired flame setting.
Proper flame will appear blue.
NOTE: To light fuel without Piezo Fuel Igniter, hold a lit match/lighter
near Burner Ports and slowly open Flame Adjuster Valve.
Problem
Poor Performance Cause Solution
Diminished flames Low fuel Replace canister
Cold canister Swap canisters
Stove does not light Cold canister Swap canisters
Windy conditions Shelter stove behind a
rock/natural barrier
Empty canister* Replace canister
Damaged Piezo
Fuel Igniter
Hold lit match/lighter
near Burner Ports and
slowly open Flame
Adjuster Valve
Replace Igniter