Coleman Propane 5038 User Manual

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General Safety Information 
cont.
• EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD
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pilot lights, direct sunlight, other ignition sources or 
where temperatures exceed 120 degrees F (49°C).
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places. If you smell gas, leave the area immediately.
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heater is lighted, near flame, pilot lights, other ignition 
sources or while catalytic heater is hot to touch.
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of ignition. Never use the catalytic heater in spaces 
that contain or may contain volatile or airborne 
combustibles, or products such as gasoline, solvents, 
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Minimum clearances from combustible materials: 24 
inches. 
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into the combustion chamber. 
   DANGER
Failure to comply with the precautions and 
instructions provided with this heater can result in 
death, serious bodily injury and property loss or 
damage from hazards of fire, explosion, burn and/
or asphyxiation.
Only persons who can understand and follow the 
instructions should use or service this heater.
   DANGER
   WARNING
We cannot foresee every use which may be 
made of our products.  
Check with your local 
fire safety authority if you have questions 
about use. 
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases 
and heat producing products for specific uses. 
Your local authorities can advise you about these. 
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catalytic heater. Do not attempt to adjust.
     WARNING
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gas is invisible, odorless, and flammable. An 
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and can be described as a “rotten egg” smell. The 
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always detectable by smell alone.
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can ignite by ignition sources including matches, 
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gas set up for vapor withdrawal.
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compliance with local ordinances and codes or with 
ANSI/NFPA 58. Turn off propane when not in use.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
   WARNING: This fuel, and byproducts of 
combustion of this fuel, contain chemicals 
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birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• BURN HAZARD
tNever leave catalytic heater unattended when  
  hot or in use.
tKeep out of reach of children.
    WARNING
• SERVICE SAFETY
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propane cylinder and catalytic heater propane 
connections for damage before attaching.
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is not cross-threaded and that it is tight. Perform 
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the cylinder and contact Coleman for service or 
repairs.
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in any way or use with any device or part not 
specifically designed and sold for this product.
    CAUTION