Coleman 5040 manual Mantle Light Section, Problem Solution

C. MANTLE (LIGHT) SECTION:

Problem

Solution Comments

1.New mantles will not light using the igniter.

Mantles will not light using a match.

2.New mantles are dim after being lighted.

3.New mantles are dim after being lighted or go out or become dim when lighting of the burner section is attempted.

After tying new mantles to the burner caps, they should be burned off using a match before use. The gas controls should be “off”. After “burn-off” it is suggested that you light them the first time using a match. Once lighted, they will fill out a bit, then should relight O.K. using the igniter.

Make sure your propane tank is not empty and that the propane tank valve and heater’s mantle section valve are both turned “on”.

Regulator pressure setting may be too low. Replace regulator.

If all the above have been ruled out, then the mantle gas tip may be restricted. Replace mantle gas tip. Contact Coleman Customer Service (1-800-835-3278).

Make sure that item C-1 has been observed. Make sure that the string (or wire clip on Insta-light mantles) is located in the burner cap groove. If the mantle is tied high- er up on the burner cap, light output will be less than normal.

Sometimes spiders leave webs inside the burner/venturi tube(s), causing problems. A Q-tip can be used to clean out the burner caps and burner tubes on “dash” model Parasol Heaters. On “A” models the burner caps will first need to be removed then the burner tube can be cleaned out using a Q- tip. Compressed air blown up through the burner caps may also help. This may be necessary to reach the venturi portion of the assembly.

The regulator pressure setting may be too low. Replace regulator.

Regulator pressure setting problem. Replace regulator.

Note: When a new tank has just been installed there will be a delay while the propane flows up the hose to the mantles.

Mantles with holes or tears will not work properly and should be replaced.

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