Explosion - Fire Hazard - Coleman 5497 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Grill Function
1. Remove the cooking grates and
the pan supports out of stove and
set aside. (Fig. 13 and Fig. 14)
2. Pour a small amount of water into
the water pans. Monitor water level
during use, making sure a small
amount remains in pans while
operating stove.
NOTE: The water pans must be
positioned with the maximum
level on the left side. The amount
of water must not exceed the
maximum level marked inside the
water pan. (Fig. 18)
Maximum Level
3. Replace the cooking grate onto the
water pan.
To Light
DANGER
EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD
● Propane is heavier than air and
can accumulate in low places.
If you smell gas, leave the area
immediately.
● Always attach or detach propane
source outdoors; never while
stove is lighted, near flame, pilot
lights, other ignition sources or
while stove is hot to touch.
● This stove is red hot during
use and can ignite flammables
too close to the burners. Keep
flammables at least 12 inches
from the sides and 48 inches
from the top of the stove. Keep
gasoline and other flammable
liquids and vapors well away
from stove.
● The stove must not be exposed
to flammable vapors or liquids
during lighting.
● Never leave stove unattended
when hot or in use.
● Keep out of reach of children.
THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED IN THIS
ORDER:
● OPEN THE STOVE LID! Any
attempt to light the stove with
the lid down could cause an
explosion.
● Check that the burner control
knobs are turned to "OFF".
Fig. 18
● DO NOT stand with your head or
arms over the grill.
Electronic Ignition
1. Set stove on sturdy, flat surface.
For outdoor use only.
2. Rotate to open control knob to the
ignition setting mark ( ) and push
igniter button repeatedly until
burner lights (Fig. 19).
NOTE: If igniter fails to light stove,
use match to light burner. If the
stove is wet the igniter may not
spark.
3. Adjust flame with control knobs.
(Fig. 20) Flame should be blue with
a hint of yellow on tips.
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WARNING
BURN HAZARD
WARNING
Fig. 19
Fig. 20