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General Safety Information 

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• 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

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Never leave catalytic heater unattended when  

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Keep 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

Summary of Contents for Propane 5038

Page 1: ...oleman Company Inc www coleman com IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before assembling using or servicing this heater Keep this manual for future reference If you have questions about assembly oper...

Page 2: ...rning THIS APPLIANCE CONSUMES AIR When used in any inside area provide a fresh air opening of at least six square inches 39 square centimeters Never operate the heater while sleeping Do not use other...

Page 3: ...MJOEFST t 6TF UIF QSFTFU SFHVMBUPS UIBU DBNF XJUI UIF catalytic heater Do not attempt to adjust WARNING t 5IJT QSPEVDU JT GVFMFE CZ QSPQBOF HBT 1SPQBOF gas is invisible odorless and flammable An PEPSB...

Page 4: ...nnections for damage before attaching t VSJOH TFU VQ DIFDL BMM DPOOFDUJPOT BOE GJUUJOHT GPS MFBLT VTJOH TPBQZ XBUFS VCCMFT JOEJDBUF B MFBL FWFS VTF B GMBNF Rotate both Support Legs into operating posi...

Page 5: ...ap on cylinder Store propane cylinder consistent with the instructions and warnings on the cylinder To Store cont Things You Should Know 1 This is a catalytic heater Burning occurs within the pad at a...

Page 6: ...9 As with any new heating appliance a small BNPVOU PG TNPLF NBZ CF TFFO EVSJOH UIF JOJUJBM operation as a result of residual manufacturing oils being heated This is normal Coleman suggests the owner o...

Page 7: ...CAUSED BY THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS L...

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