Coleman 5497 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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4. Assemble the lid stopper as shown 

in Fig. 3.

NOTE: The lid stopper must be 

inserted into the slot on cooktop.

Fig. 3

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Before attaching the regulator 

to stove, be sure the rubber 

o-ring is located on the regulator 

connector. (Fig. 4)

●

Do not use the stove if an o-ring 

is missing or damaged, return it 

to your dealer.

  WARNING

Fig. 4

Rubber O-ring

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. Bubbles 

indicate a leak. Never use a 

flame.

  CAUTION

5.  Screw regulator into stove hand 

tight. (Fig. 5)

Fig. 5

6. Close both control knobs firmly. 

(Fig. 6)

Fig. 6

7.  Remove plastic cap from top 

of propane cylinder and screw 

propane cylinder into regulator 

hand tight. (Fig. 7 and Fig. 8)

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

8.  Propane cylinder correctly 

installed. (Fig. 9)

Fig. 9

9.  Never operate stove with propane 

cylinder in an inverted position. 

(Fig. 10)

Fig. 10

Leak Check

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Perform leak test outdoors.

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Extinguish all open flames.

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NEVER leak test when smoking.

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Do not use the outdoor stove 

until connection has been leak 

tested and does not leak.

  WARNING