Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Coleman 5080A751 Instrucciones De Uso

Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply,
operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur.
1. Keep heater clean. Do not use flammable liquids or cleaning agents.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid
soap and water to connections. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.
Correct all leaks before using heater.
3. Inspect propane hose/regulator assembly before each use. Replace hoses that have
excessive wear, abrasion, or cuts. Inspect "O" ring for damage. Replace if cut or cracked.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by service person.
Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply,
operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Pilot fails
to light.
Pilot lights
but goes
out when
automatic
valve button
is released.
Maximum
burn rate
is low.
Soot forming
inside heater,
flame 100%
yellow.
WARNING
WARNING
1. Propane valve closed
on propane tank(s).
2. Air in gas line.
3. Blockage in pilot orifice.
4. Ignition system not
sparking.
1. Not enough warm-up time.
2. Low gas pressure.
3. Thermocouple loose or
needs to be replaced.
4. Automatic valve needs
to be replaced.
1. Burner valve not
fully open.
2. Plugged gas orifices.
3. Low gas pressure.
4. Low fuel supply.
1. Burner valve not open
enough.
2. Low fuel supply.
REMEDY
1. Open propane valve slowly.
2. Allow several minutes to purge
air with automatic valve
button depressed.
3. Replace pilot orifice.
4. Adjust ignitor electrode gap to
/ ". Check wire lead for
1
8
damage. Replace ignitor
and/or ignitor electrode as
necessary.
1. Relight, hold automatic valve
button in 45 seconds.
2. Check propane tank(s)
for proper gas supply.
3. Tighten connection or replace
thermocouple.
4. Replace automatic valve.
1. Fully open burner valve
by turning the knob towards
ON position until it stops.
2. Replace gas orifice.
3. Check gas supply; check
regulator output.
4. Consult propane gas supplier.
1. Adjust burner valve slowly
towards ON position until
flame has more blue color.
2. Consult propane gas supplier.

MAINTENANCE

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