06898 Reactor 1.0L Stove System NC 1 MSR Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- MSR
Table of Contents
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
REACTOR®
1.0, 1.7 & 2.5 L
STOVE SYSTEMS
Retain these instructions for future reference.
DANGER
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This stove can produce carbon monoxide, 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, vestibule, car, or home.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If you smell gas:
- Do not attempt to light appliances.
- Extinguish any open flame.
- Disconnect from the fuel supply.
- Evacuate immediately.
- Allow gas to dissipate for 5 minutes before relighting the appliance.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion, which
could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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 and read these instructions for
use carefully. Familiarize yourself with the stove before connecting it to its
gas container. Keep these instructions for future reference.
This stove is a lightweight, the compact device made for OUTDOOR USE ONLY to
boil water or cook food.
DANGER Never use it for any other purpose. Use of stove within any
enclosure, or for a purpose other than boiling water or cooking food can cause
fire, burns, severe injury, or death. Cooking outdoors is more hazardous than
cooking as you normally would at home. Please consult with your local outdoor
retailer to learn more about cooking outdoors. Seek qualified instruction
before you venture outdoors. This stove uses a liquid pressurized gas (LPG)
container that is highly flammable and explosive.
This stove shall only be used with an 80% isobutane / 20% propane gas
cartridge certified to EN 417. It may be hazardous to attempt to fit other
types of gas containers. Follow this safety information:
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Check that the seals between the stove and the gas container are in place and in good condition before connecting the stove
to the cylinder. Do not use this stove if it has damaged or worn seals. -
Gas containers must be changed in a well-ventilated location outside and away from any sources of ignition, such as naked
flames, pilot lights, electric fires, and away from other people. -
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, damaged, or does not
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Check that the stove and fuel container connection is secure and tight. If the connection does not look or feel secure, or if
you hear or smell leaking gas and cannot stop the flow of gas, do not use a stove or fuel container. Move it to a well-ventilated area away from any ignition source to locate and stop the leak. -
Check for leaks using soapy water. Do not try to detect leaks using a flame. The use of a leaking stove can cause fire, burns, severe injury, or death.
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Never use fuel canisters that weigh more than 8 oz. (227 g) and never use canisters more than 4 inches (~10 cm) high, because oversized canisters increase stove instability.
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Use MSR canister stand when using canisters with a diameter less than 4 inches (~10 cm).
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Keep stove and fuel container away from other heat sources. Never use any kind of windscreen. If you expose the fuel container to high heat, it will explode or leak and you can be killed or seriously burned.
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Follow all warnings on fuel containers regarding use and storage. The canister can be checked for remaining fuel by assembling and attempting to light the stove.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other liquids with flammable vapors in the vicinity of this or any other stove.
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Do not disassemble the stove beyond what is described in these instructions. DO NOT MODIFY THIS 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. No user-serviceable parts.
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Do not use the 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 eplacement parts not specific to your stove model, can result in an unsafe situation where fire, burns, severe injury, or death can occur.
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Because of the compact nature of the Reactor® stove system and its resulting height, the Reactor stove system may tip more easily than stove systems of lesser height. To mitigate tipping: (1) use stove only with Reactor cookware, (2) never leave the stove unattended, (3) keep children and pets far away from the stove, (4) always use the stove on a solid, stable and even surface, and (5) never use the stove in a manner inconsistent with these instructions or contrary to its intended use. Tipping of the Reactor stove system can result in an unsafe situation where fire, burns, severe injury or death can occur.
DANGER Do not 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 the operation of an open flamed device dangerous. Failure to follow these directions can cause an unsafe situation leading to fire, burns, severe injury, or death.
THERMAL TRIP MECHANISM
The Reactor® stove is designed with an internal Thermal Trip mechanism, which will shut the stove off if it becomes overheated. Overheating may result from the use of non-Reactor cookware, storage above 120°F (49°C), damage to the burner unit, or improper lighting. If the stove becomes inoperable, immediately discontinue use and return the stove to an authorized MSR dealer.
REACTOR® STOVE SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STOVE PARTS
A. Lid
B. Fuel Canister
C. Stove
D. Burner Screen
E. Burner Rim| F. Flame Adjuster
G. PackTowl
H. Pot
I. Pot Handle
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CONNECT STOVE AND CANISTER
- Close Flame Adjuster (F). Turn Flame Adjuster clockwise. 2. Finger-tighten stove onto top of the canister until the connection is secure.
DANGER Never overtighten stove onto the canister. Overtightening may
damage the stove or fuel canister, causing fuel to leak. Leaking fuel can
cause fire, burns, severe injury, or death.
Use extreme caution when using the stove in temperatures below freezing. In
freezing temperatures, O-rings can stiffen and leak fuel. Always check for
fuel leaks before and after lighting the stove. The use of a leaking stove can
cause fire, burns, severe injury, or death. Keep children away from stoves 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 and/or a situation where children, pets, or the unwary can be burned,
injured, or killed.
STOVE SET UP
- Clear cooking area of combustible materials and flammable liquids or vapors. 2. Place stove assembly on a solid, stable, even surface. Use an MSR® canister stand when using small fuel canisters (dia. < 4 in/10.2 cm).
DANGER 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 nearby combustible materials,
flammable liquid, and vapors, creating a situation where fire, burns, severe
injury, or death can result.
Never attempt to light the stove if the Flame Adjuster is left open. If Flame
Adjuster is left open, close it immediately and thoroughly ventilate the area
before lighting the stove. Failure to ventilate an area can result in an
explosion that can cause fire, burns, severe injury, or death.
TURN STOVE ON
- Hold a lit match or lighter over top of Burner Screen (D), directly above the MSR logo.
- Open Flame Adjuster until fuel begins to flow. Turn Flame Adjuster counterclockwise about 3 full turns.
- Confirm that stove has ignited. A blue flame may be visible. The stove will become RED HOT in 5 to 30 seconds, depending on wind and temperature. If fuel does not ignite within 10 seconds, close the Flame Adjuster, wait for 15 seconds, and repeat substeps 1-3 above.
DANGER Carefully follow all instructions when attempting to light the
stove. Never attempt to light the stove near the Flame Adjuster or with
cookware in place. Attempting to light a stove other than specified may cause
the stove to overheat, creating a situation where fire, burns, severe injury,
or death can result. This stove contains a device designed to protect the user
against misuse. If the stove is misused, the device will activate, permanently
shutting down the stove (see Thermal Trip Mechanism). If
the stove becomes inoperable, immediately discontinue use and return the stove
to an authorized MSR dealer. Never place your head or body above the stove
while lighting or cooking. Placement of head or body above the stove is an
unsafe practice that can cause fire, burns, severe injury, or death.
USE STOVE TO COOK
- Add food or liquid to Pot (H). Never exceed MAX. FILL (1.0 and 1.7-liter pots only). 2. Place Pot onto stove by aligning it with Burner Rim (E). 3.
Turn Flame Adjuster to adjust the heat.
DANGER Never move a burning or hot stove. Always extinguish the 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 place and operate two or more stoves together. Never operate a stove with empty or dry cookware. Never use non-Reactor cookware, reflectors, or diffusers. Misuse of the stove can result in the fuel canister exploding and causing fire, burns, severe injury, or death.
TURN THE STOVE OFF, PACK UP THE SYSTEM
- Close Flame Adjuster Valve when done cooking. Turn clockwise about 2.5 turns until full stop.
- After Burner Screen stops glowing, wait 5 minutes for the stove to cool.
- Move stove assembly away from any ignition sources and unscrew canister. A small amount of gas may escape when unscrewing the stove.
- Pack up system:
Reactor 1.0 L: Place PackTowl® towel (G) in the bottom of Pot and then
canister upside down, then stove upside down. Align Flame adjuster with pour
spout.
Reactor 1.7 L: Wrap dry PackTowl around the stove and place upright in the
bottom of
Pot. Place upright canister on top. Place lid on Pot. Fold handle on top of
the lid.
NOTE: Ensure stove assembly is dry before long-term storage. Corrosion
can occur when stored wet.
DANGER Always disconnect the stove from the fuel canister before storing.
Failure to disconnect the stove from the 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 in temperatures exceeding 120 °F (49 °C) can result in
the canister exploding and causing fire, burns, severe injury, or death.
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.
Limited Warranty details at
msrgear.com/warranty For Troubleshooting
Solutions, visit: msrgear.com/reactor-stove-systems
Nominal Heat Input Rate : 9,000 BTU/h.
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Nominal Heat Input Rate: 2.52 kW 203 g/h.
Stove Orifice Size: 0.27 mm (2)
NOTE: Nominal Heat Input Rate varies depending on test procedures of the
particular standards agency.
©2021 Cascade Designs, Inc., 4000 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA
98134 USA
Cascade Designs, Inc., USA –
1-800-531-9531 or
206-505-9500
Cascade Designs, Ltd., Ireland – (+353) 21-4621400
www.msrgear.com |
info@cascadedesigns.com
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