Coleman 5040 - Manual (Page 11)

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1. Pilot will not light using the
igniter (or with a long match –
“A” models only).
2. Pilot flame is long and yellow
(and main burner is not yet on).
3. Burner lights, but flame is
irregular and seems to burn
around only part of the burner’s
periphery.
4. Pilot lights, but burner will not
light.
Make sure propane tank is not empty and
that propane tank valve and heater valve are
both turned “on”.
Note: Valve must be in “pilot” position and
must be pressed “in” while igniter is actuat-
ed, otherwise pilot will not light. After pilot
lights you must hold the knob “in” for up to
45 seconds in order to engage the thermo-
couple. Then the knob may be released and
rotated “full on” to light the heater burner.
If igniter wire to pilot/electrode assembly is
loose (or is not connected), then pilot will not
light using igniter. Wire must be reconnected
or replaced if damaged. Contact Coleman
Customer Service (1-800-835-3278).
Pilot air port may be restricted or partially
restricted. Blockage will need to be removed.
Contact Coleman Customer Service
(1-800-835-3278).
Pilot air port may be restricted. Blockage will
need to be removed. Contact Coleman
Customer Service (1-800-835-3278).
Some of the spot welds holding the burner
assembly together may have failed. Replace
burner assembly.
Main burner gas tip may be restricted.
Replace main burner gas tip. Contact
Coleman Customer Service
(1-800-835-3278).
Note: When a new tank has just been
installed there will be a delay while
the propane fills the hose as it flows
up to the pilot.
Make sure all wires that attach to the
back of the igniter are firmly in place.
If spark gap at electrode is too wide,
hard lighting or no lighting may result.
Contact Coleman Customer Service
(1-800-835-3278).
Note: It is normal for the pilot flame
length to increase when the main
burner is on.
D. HEATER (BURNER) SECTION:
Problem Solution Comments
5040-053 (10/24/2003)