TROUBLESHOOTING - 5040A Series Parasol Heaters
Caution: After completion of any repairs and before operating your Parasol Heater, make sure you read and follow all safety information in the Instructions for Use manual. If you do not have this manual, contact Coleman Consumer Service at
A. BASE, SHEET METAL, & POST COMPONENTS:
Problem
1.My heater is “wobbly”
2.During assembly some holes do not completely line up.
3.The three small holes, spaced at 120 degrees each, at the end of the post do not match up with the holes in the post mount.
4.Cannot remove the screws that hold the reflector to the heater head.
Cannot remove screws that hold burner screen to burner screen base (or burner screen top).
Cannot remove the screws that hold the burner assembly to the burner screen base.
Cannot remove the screws that hold pilot/electrode assembly to the burner screen base.
5.I need to send my heater head out for repair, but I can not get the hose/regulator assembly up through the post.
Solution
Tighten all screws, including those under the post mount cover. Replace any missing screws. Be careful not to overtighten screws, which may result in stripped threads.
During assembly leave all screws loose until all screws are in place. Then tighten. If you need just a little more clearance in a non- threaded hole, use a small, round file to open up the hole a little. Do not file or drill out threaded holes (the only exception is item
Post is upside down! The three small holes at 120 degrees spacing should match up with the three threaded holes (tapped for 10- 24 threads) in the lower (small end) portion of the heater head.
After letting the heater cool down for a while, apply penetrating oil, kerosene, or
The regulator must be unscrewed from the hose assembly in order to completely remove the heater head from the Parasol Heater post.
Comments
It is possible to drill out any holes with stripped threads, and tap for use with the next size screw.
The post mount holes are tapped for
A screwdriver with a tip that is a good fit to the screw head must be used.
To insure future ease of removal, use antiseize compound on all screw threads that are subjected to high heat.
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