BioLite
BaseCamp
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing a BioLite BaseCamp. The information contained in this
instruction manual as well as videos to help clarify operation are available on
our website.
Gracias por Comprar un BioLite BaseCamp. La información presente en este manual
de instrucciones así como los videos que ayudan a explicar el funcionamiento están
disponibles en nuestro sitio web:
Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’achat d’un BioLite BaseCamp. Les renseignements
figurant dans le présent mode d’emploi ainsi que des vidéos pour vous aider à
clarifier le fonctionnement du réchaud sont disponibles sur notre site Web:
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für einen BioLite BaseCamp entschieden haben. Les
renseignements figurant dans le présent mode d’emploi ainsi que des vidéos pour
vous aider à clarifier le fonctionnement du réchaud sont disponibles sur notre
site Web.
Tack för att du köpt en BioLite BaseCamp. Informationen i denna bruksanvisning
samt videoklipp som tydliggör användningen finns på vår hemsida.
Kiitos, että ostit BioLite BaseCamp. Tämän käyttöohjeen sisältämät tiedot ja videot,
jotka auttavat havainnollistamaan toimintaa, ovat saatavilla verkkosivuillamme.
Takk for at du kjøpte en BioLite BaseCamp. Informasjonen i denne bruksanvisningen
samt videoer for å bidra til å avklare drift er tilgjengelig på vår nettside.
BioLite BaseCamp をお買い上げいただき、誠にあり
がとうございます 動作を明確にするために、この取扱
説明書だけでなく、動画に含まれる情報は、当社のウ
ェブサイトで入手できます。
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At Home
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Setup
9
Fueling/Firestarting
10-11
Cooking
12-13
Dashboard/Charging
14-15
Shutdown/Cleaning
16
Tips/Troubleshooting
17
Warnings
18
Warranty
19
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energy everywhere
Half the planet still
cooks on smoky open fires
The BioLite HomeStove is a low-cost cookstove that drastically reduces
harmful emissions while providing electricity for mobile phones and lighting.
Your purchase of a BioLite product enables us to invest in the
resources to build sustainable markets for long term impact - we call it
Parallel Innovation. When you choose BioLite, you invest in a better world.
4 million people die annually from
smoke inhalation caused by indoor fires
1.3 billion people lack
access to electricity
At Home Setup
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Grill Grate
Grill-to-Boil Lever
Flame Spreader
USB light
Carrying Handle
Powerpack
Temperature Indicator
Battery Indicator
Burn Chamber
Fuel Entry
Fuel Rack
Ash Tray
Folding Legs
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BEFORE FIRST USE OF THIS PRODUCT:
1. Read all instructions for proper
operation of BioLite BaseCamp.
2. Visit us at biolitestove.com/warranty
and register your BaseCamp (pg 19).
Cooktop
13.25” diameter
138 in2 cook area
Dimensions
15” high (legs folded)
23” high (legs extended)
Weight
20lb, 9kg
Materials
Stainless steel, cast iron,
high-temp plastic
Fuel
Solid biomass only
(twigs, firewood, pinecones,
wood chunks, etc)
USB Power Output
5W@5V, (charging times vary
by strength of the fire)
Battery
Lithium ion, 2200mAh
In the Box
BaseCamp, Firestarters,
Instructions, Fuel Rack,
Ash Tray, USB Light
1. BioLite BaseCamp provides an adjustable cooking height with folding legs
that elevate the stove off the ground to reduce environmental impact.
WARNING: We strongly recommend using BaseCamp only when the legs
are extended. The base of the stove becomes very hot during use and can
damage sensitive surfaces if the legs are not extended during use.
2. Release folding legs by pulling legs outward (fig. 1 & fig. 2).
3. Place flame spreader attachment on top of cook top with rings facing down.
4. Insert grill-to-boil lever by placing lever, concave side up, through side
slot at the top of the BaseCamp cooktop. Insert the rotation pin into the
corresponding hole.
5. Place grill grate on top of cooktop.
6. Attach the fuel rack to the mouth of the fuel entry section by inserting the
prongs into the two inner slots (fig. 3). Attach the ash tray into the outer two
slots (fig. 3). CAUTION: Both attachments are required for safe and proper
usage of the BaseCamp. Set up correctly, the fuel rack and ash tray will be
perpendicular to the mouth of the stove (fig. 4).
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3
4
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Fueling & Firestarting
2
The BaseCamp is a fun and efficient way to cook with wood. Our unique technology allows you to use less
wood while still maintaining a strong fire. Like any fire, a good fuel source is the key to starting it correctly.
1. Dry hardwoods are ideal fuel sources. Do not use green wood as it will cause excessive smoking.
2. When beginning your fire, start with small twigs to avoid excessive smoke.
3. The BaseCamp Stove can accommodate three ideal sizes of wood based on the strength of the
fire - Firelighting, Building Up, and Strong and Ongoing (opposite page).
4. Arrange sticks in a varied manner that allow for airflow (fig. 1a).
5. To keep the fire going, push sticks inward towards the mouth of the stove every 5-10 minutes.
Exercise caution when near the mouth of the stove as contents will be hot.
6. Note that BioLite BaseCamp’s technology creates a very efficient fire. You do NOT need a huge
flame coming out from the top. The temperature dashboard located on the orange powerpack
will provide feedback on how hot your fire is for ideal cooking and charging.
7. Over the course of your fire, ash will begin to collect in the mouth of the stove. Using a fireproof
trowel or scoop, remove ash every 20-45 minutes to maintain airflow – this will keep the heat
of your fire consistent and allow you to refuel more easily.
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1a
CAUTION
Overstuffing stove may lead to fire
outside the stove and a fire hazard to
1b
the surrounding area (fig. 1b).
Firestarting
Smaller sized sticks and kindling are ideal ways to get the fire initially lit. Starting with large sticks will result in
a lot of smoke and may not effectively start the fire. Solid Firestarters are included in your box and can create a
more dependable fire. Do not use liquid accelerant to start your fire. Tip: Smaller sized fuel is ideal for grilling.
Building Up
As the flame catches, larger sticks or strips of firewood can be placed into the mouth of the stove. These will
help build a coal bed and bring up the overall temperature of the stove
Strong & Ongoing
As your fire builds to a sustained strength and a coal bed is formed, you can use larger pieces of wood such as
branches up to 1.5 inches in diameter or split pieces of firewood. However, it is important to never crowd the
burn chamber. This will not create a better fire.
Use extreme caution when removing ash from stove. The stove and ash will be hot
and may cause injury if inadvertently touched. The ash must also be disposed of
properly as it may re-ignite and present a fire hazard.
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Cooking
3
WARNING
1. Allow at least ten minutes of flame for your grill to heat up before cooking.
2. Tip: Keep a continuous feed of fuel into the mouth of the stove at varying
lengths to ensure a steady fire.
3. The BaseCamp has two key temperature zones. The “HIGH” temperature radiates
outward from the middle of the stove and the “MEDIUM” temperature is on the
outer perimeter (fig. 1).
4. To grill your food, allow the grate to heat up with the dispersed flame by making
sure the lever is pulled over the center of the stove in the GRILL position (fig. 2).
7. To BOIL, slide the lever so that a concentrated flame comes up through the top of
the stove and center your pot on top of the grate (fig. 3).
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SURFACE AND STOVE BODY WILL BE HOT.
Do not touch. Always use metal tongs
or a heatproof utensil when cooking.
CAUTION
Cooking fatty foods may cause
flareups. Keep foods contained in
cooking vessels. Do NOT spray cooking
sprays directly onto cooking surface
as it may cause a fire outside the
cooking area.
TEMPERATURE ZONES
HIGH
MEDIUM
The cooktop can accommodate
up to 11lb (5kg) of weight.
GRILL
2
CAUTION
Placing more than the
1
recommended weight can
present a balancing hazard
that may result in the
spillage of hot food and
may damage the stove.
BOIL
3
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Dashboard & Charging
4
• The BioLite BaseCamp comes with a revolutionary orange powerpack located on the side of the stove body. This is where heat is
converted into usable electricity and where an internal fan blows air back into the burn chamber for a more efficient fire.
• The fan will start automatically when the probe heats up. The power button
(fig. 1a) is to utilize battery storage when charging a device without any fire
burning.
1d
1b 1a
1c
• At the top of the powerpack, there are two rows of LED lights. The row
furthest to the right with the flame symbol (fig. 1b) measures the heat of the
fire. The flame indicator is communicating fire strength.
1 light = Low Heat. 4 Lights = Extremely Hot.
• If the hazard light blinks, (fig. 1c) this means that the thermoelectric generator
(TEG) is over heating. This is because the fire is too hot and the user should
tone down the fire to prevent overheating the TEG. If the hazard light is solid,
there is a fan failure and the user should extinguish the fire immediately to
avoid damaging the product.
• The row on the left with the battery symbol (fig. 1d) indicates the charge level of the internal battery.
1 light = 25% charge. 2 lights = 50% charge. 3 lights = 75% charge. 4 lights = 100% charge.
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• Approximately 10 minutes into a strong fire, the LED indicators will illuminate. You
may now begin charging your USB devices at any time provided a minimum of
two battery level indicators are lit (fig. 2).
• With a strong fire, the BioLite BaseCamp can provide 5W of electricity through
its USB port. This is enough to charge tablets, cameras, phones, etc. CAUTION:
Charging devices when the LED indicators are not illuminated may result in
damage to your device or the powerpack. DO NOT use splitters to try and charge
two devices simultaneously.
• The powerpack is capable of storing power for later usage. To charge when the
stove is not in use, press the power button to activate the USB port (fig 3). The
battery level indicators will show the battery charge status.
• When charging while cooking, keep electronics away from the stove. Do not rest
or prop devices on the stove.
• The BioLite BaseCamp comes with an included USB gooseneck light that allows
you to light up your cooksite. For light during start-up, press the power button on
the powerpack to activate the USB port. Plug in gooseneck. Turn on by tapping
your finger on the light’s BioLite logo. To dim the USB gooseneck, press gently
on the plastic side of the light. To turn USB gooseneck off, tap your finger on the
BioLite logo again. The gooseneck features a USB pass-thru that allows you to
plug another device. Please note that devices can be charged while the light is in
use, but not all devices will be compatible with this mode.
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3
WARNING
The Stove will be extremely hot when in use. Keep
electronics from touching the stove as contact may cause
damage to your electronics. When plugging in electronics to
the powerpack, do not touch any metal surfaces as they will
be hot. Only touch the plastic parts of the powerpack.
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Shutdown & Cleaning
5
RunTips & Troubleshooting
2
SHUTDOWN
1. Wait until surface is completely cooled down, approximately 15-20
minutes after the fire has been extinguished.
2. Clear out ash from the mouth of the stove using a fireproof trowel or
scoop. CAUTION: Ash and live coals may reignite and present a fire
hazard to surrounding areas. Dispose of ashes properly to prevent
a fire hazard.
3. Remove fuel rack and ash tray.
4. Hold stove by the carrying handle and fold opposite legs inward first
for ideal storage (fig. 1).
CLEANING
1. Remove grill grate and flame spreader, clean with a wire brush and
dry thoroughly to prevent rust.
2. To clean the outer body of stove including the powerpack, wipe
down with a damp rag – never pour water directly on or into the
stove or powerpack.
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MAINTENANCE
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
• Avoid storing in excessive heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• If product is not used within 6
months, the powerack will need
to be re-conditioned by burning
your fire 10 minutes longer than usual prior to charging.
• Clean the lint filter periodically when it is visually obstructed.
To access, press latch on bottom of powerpack and remove
door (fig. 2).
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2
Smoky Fire
• Use smaller pieces of kindling and sticks to build fire
• Collect drier fuel
• Avoid overstuffing stove – remove pieces of fuel to improve airflow
• Avoid windy locations
Flame too high/too strong
• Allow to burn down for 5-10 minutes OR
• Remove 1-2 pieces of fuel from mouth of stove with extreme caution
as a portion will still be on fire. Extinguish removed fuel immediately.
Fire outside mouth of stove
• Remove ash to accommodate new fuel
• Push fuel inward into mouth of stove
Do not overstuff the fuel intake
•
• User fuel that is smaller in diameter
Devices not charging
• Check tech requirements of device to ensure it is within the spec range of
BioLite charging capabilities.
• Check the fire heat dashboard indicator. The stronger the fire, the faster it will
be ready to charge devices. If the fire is not hot enough, ensure that there is
space for airflow and fuel has been placed properly.
• Look at battery charge LED dashboard indicator. If less than two indicators are
lit, the battery is empty and needs time to store more energy before charging.
• Note that if the BaseCamp goes more than 6 months without a fire it will need
extra time during initial use to produce electricity.
• If two or more battery charge indicators are lit and devices are still not
charging, check cable cords.
• If cable cords are working and devices are still not charging, contact BioLite.
for more troubleshooting, please visit www.biolitestove.com
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DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE, EXPLOSION, FIRE, BURN, & CORROSION HAZARD
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD. This stove is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Never for use in tents, vehicles, indoors, or other places without fresh air.
Carbon Monoxide inhalation can cause death or brain damage. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is produced when fuel burns.
EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD. This stove is intended to burn solid biomass (e.g. wood, pinecones, etc) only. NEVER add liquids, gels, plastics, or
other accelerants into stove This stove is hot during use and can ignite flammable materials too close to the flame. Keep flammable materials
at least 18 inches from the sides and 48 inches from the top of the stove. Keep gasoline and other flammable liquids and vapors well away from
the stove. Clean stove frequently to avoid grease accumulation and possible grease fires. Never leave stove unattended.
BURN HAZARD. Metal surfaces on stove will be hot when stove is operating and present a burn hazard. Flames may be large. Never leave stove
unattended when hot or in use. Do not move stove while lit. Keep out of reach of children. Always use on level ground. BATTERY HAZARD.
The rechargeable battery inside the Power Module may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or chemical burn if mishandled. To prevent
hazards, keep power module dry to preclude corrosion of the battery. Keep Powerpack and battery well away from other heat sources. Do not
expose the battery to excessive physical shock, pressure, or vibration. DO NOT attempt to change the battery yourself. If the battery does not
recharge, please contact BioLite for repair information.
FIRESTARTER STICKS. Flammable. Do not store near heat, fires, or flames. All precautions should be taken when handling flammable products.
Adult supervision necessary. Use of these firestarter sticks with certain solid fuels may be restricted at times by your state or local law. All
applicable rules in your locality should be followed. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Burning wood stove fuels such as natural firewood
results in the emission of carbon monoxide, soot and other combustion by-products which are known by the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm.
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings in this manual before operating this stove. Failure to comply with the
precautions and instructions provided with these stoves can result in property loss or damage, serious bodily injury, or death. Only persons who
can understand and follow the instructions should use this stove. Contact BioLite with any questions about safety or operation.
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This stove is for outdoor use only
This stove is intended to burn solid
biomass only. Never add liquids, gets,
plastics, or other accelerants into stove.
Metal surfaces will be hot when stove is
operating and present a burn hazard.
Not designed for use in heavy rain.
Keep powerpack dry.
Follow all local fuel collection and
fire-making regulations. Cooking
and fire policies vary from season to
season and park to park. Only you
can prevent forest fires.
BaseCamp Warranty Information
BEFORE FIRST USE, visit us at
biolitestove.com/warranty
and register your BaseCamp for
warranty eligibility.
NOTE
Be sure to have the
serial number ready
(located on the bottom
of the Powerpack).
BioLite has a 1-year limited warranty. Should this product not function properly under normal
use within 1 year of purchase, contact BioLite or your local distributor for return process
information. BioLite alone will determine if the problem is due to a manufacturing flaw. If so,
BioLite will repair or replace the unit at its discretion and return it to you, free of charge.
This warranty does not cover any damage or malfunction arising from misuse, improper
maintenance, negligence, normal wear and tear, or accident. The BaseCamp may only be
used as a cooking appliance or charger. Never alter the BaseCamp in any way or use with any
part or accessory not expressly approved by BioLite. This warranty applies only to the original
purchaser and proof of purchase is required.
All implied warranties required under law are limited to one year. BioLite shall not be liable
for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever. BioLite shall not be held liable if
the product or defect herein causes damage to or failure of other equipment.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitation or exclusion of implied warranties, so the above
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
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for product and service inquries contact:
BioLite
P.O. Box 20208
Brooklyn, NY 11202 USA
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