Coleman 5497 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

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This stove is a combustion 

appliance. All combustion 

appliances produce carbon 

monoxide (CO) during the 

combustion process. This 

product is designed to 

produce extremely minute, 

non-hazardous amounts of 

CO if used and maintained in 

accordance with all warnings 

and instructions. Do not block air 

flow into or out of the stove.

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) 

poisoning produces flu-like 

symptoms, watery eyes, 

headaches, dizziness, fatigue 

and possibly death. You can’t see 

it and you can’t smell it. It’s an 

invisible killer. If these symptoms 

are present during operation 

of this product get fresh air 

immediately!

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For outdoor use only.

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Never use inside house, 

camper, tent, vehicle or other 

unventilated or enclosed 

areas. This stove consumes 

air (oxygen). Do not use in 

unventilated or enclosed areas 

to avoid endangering your life.

  DANGER

BURN HAZARD

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Never leave stove unattended 

when hot or in use.

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Keep out of reach of children.

  WARNING

EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD

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Never store propane near high 

heat, open flames, pilot lights, 

direct sunlight, other ignition 

sources or where temperatures 

exceed 120 °F (49 °C).

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Propane is heavier than air and 

can accumulate in low places. 

If you smell gas, leave the area 

immediately.

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Never install or remove propane 

tank while outdoor stove is 

lighted, near flame, pilot lights, 

other ignition sources or while 

outdoor stove is hot to touch.

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During lighting and operation, 

this product can be a source of 

ignition. Never use the stove 

in spaces that contain or may 

contain volatile or airborne 

combustibles, or products 

such as gasoline, solvents, 

paint thinner, dust particles or 

unknown chemicals. Minimum 

clearances from combustible 

materials: 12 inches from the 

sides and 48 inches from the top. 

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Provide adequate clearances 

around air openings into the 

combustion chamber.

  DANGER

SERVICE SAFETY

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Keep all connections and fittings 

clean. Inspect propane cylinder 

and stove propane connections 

for damage before attaching.

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During set up, check all 

connections and fittings for 

leaks using soapy water. Never 

use a flame. Bubbles indicate a 

leak. Check that the connection 

is not cross-threaded and that 

it is tight. Perform another leak 

check. If there is still a leak, 

remove the cylinder and contact 

Coleman for service or repairs.

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Use as a cooking appliance 

only. Never alter in any way or 

use with any device or part not 

expressly approved by Coleman.

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Clean stove frequently to avoid 

grease accumulation and 

possible grease fires.

  CAUTION