Coleman 2500A User Manual

IMPORTANT

Read this manual carefully before assemb ling, using or servicing these lanterns. Keep this manual for future reference.If you have questions about assembly, operation, servicing or repair of these lanterns, please call Coleman at 1-800-835-3278 or TDD: 316-832-8707. In Canada call 1-800-387-6161.

NorthStar

Model 2500A

Instructions for use

U.S. Patents: 4,870,314; 5,639,231

Propane Lantern

CERTIFIED

ANSI Z21.73a - CSA 11.1a (2001) Camp Light

®®

Contents

General Safety Information To Set Up To Tie On Mantles To Light To Tu r n Off To Store Things You Should Know Parts List Warranty

This manual contains important information about the assembly, operation and maintenance of these propane lanterns. General safety information is presented in these first few pages and is also located throughout the manual. Particular attention should be paid to information accompanied by the safety alert symbol “ DANGER”, “ WARNING”, “ CAUTION”.

Keep this manual for future reference and to educate new users of this product.This manual should be read in conjunction with the labeling on the product.

Safety precautions are essential when any mechanical or propane fueled equipment is involved.These precautions are necessary when using, storing, and servicing. Using this equipment with the respect and caution demanded will reduce the possibilities of personal injury or property damage.

The following symbols shown below are used extensively throughout this manual. Always heed these precautions, as they are essential when using any mechanical or propane fueled equipment.

General Safety Information

DANGER

• CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

• This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor.

• Using it in an enclosed space can kill you.

• Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car or home.

If you smell gas:

1. Do not attempt to light appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Disconnect from fuel supply.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other liquids with flammable vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

General Safety Information cont.

• EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD

• Never store propane near high heat, open flames, pilot lights, direct sunlight, other ignition sources or where temperatures exceed 120 degrees F (49°C).

• Propane is heavier than air and can accumulate in low places.If you smell gas, leave the area immediately.

• Never install or remove propane tank while lantern is lighted, near flame, pilot lights, other ignition sources or while lantern is hot to touch.

• During operation, this product can be a source of ignition. Never use the lanter n in spaces that contain or may contain volatile or airborne combustibles, or products such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust particles or unknown chemicals. Minimum clearances from combustible materials: 12 inches from the sides and 48 inches from the top.

• Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber.

Not for home or recreational vehicle use.

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.

• Never refill disposable cylinders.

• Use the preset regulator that came with the lantern. Do not attempt to adjust.

• If using refillable propane cylinder, the LP-gas cylinder(s) must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S.Department of Transportation or

Transport Canada,

CAN/CSA B339.

Use only Coleman®accessories or parts. During lanter n set-up, check all hoses and fittings for leaks using soapy water.Never use a flame. Always keep refillable cylinders outdoors, never inside house, camper or tent.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal injur y, or property damage.

Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with these lanterns can result in death, serious bodily injury and property loss or damage from hazards of fire, explosion, burn, asphyxiation, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Only persons who can understand and follow the instructions should use or service these lanterns. If you need assistance or information such as an instruction manual or labels, contact the Coleman Co., Inc.

DANGER

General Safety Information cont.

• BURN HAZARD

• Never leave lanter n unattended when hot or in use.

• Keep out of reach of children.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:

WARNING:This fuel, and byproducts of combustion of this fuel, contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

• SERVICE SAFETY

• Keep all connections and fittings clean.Inspect propane cylinder and lante rn propane connections for damage before attaching.

• During set up, CHECK FOR LEAKS in one or more ways:Apply soapy water to connections.Look for bubbles.Listen for hiss of escaping gas. Feel for extreme cold. Smell for rotten egg odor.Never use a flame. Do not use if leaking.

• Use as a lighting appliance only. Never alter in any way or use with any device or part not expressly approved by Coleman.

• Never use as a space heater.

• Always use in upright position.Protect cylinder from excess heat.

CAUTION

WARNING

• This product is fueled by propane gas. Propane gas is invisible, odorless, and flammable.An odorant is normally added to help detect leaks and can be described as a ”rotten egg” smell. The odorant can fade over time so leaking gas is not always detectable by smell alone.

• Propane gas is heavier than air and leaking propane will sink to the lowest level possible. It can ignite by ignition sources including matches, lighters, sparks or open flames of any kind many feet away from the original leak. Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.

• Propane gas should be stored or used in compliance with local ordinances and codes or with ANSI/NFPA 58. Tur n off propane when not in use.

DANGER

• CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

• This lantern is a combustion appliance.All combustion appliances produce carbon monoxide (CO) during the combustion process.This product is designed to produce extremely minute, non-hazardous amounts of CO if used and maintained in accordance with all warnings and instructions. Do not block air flow into or out of the lantern.

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning produces flu-like symptoms, water y eyes, headaches, dizziness, fatigue and possibly death.You can't see it and you can't smell it. It's an invisible killer.If these symptoms are present during operation of this product get fresh air immediately!

• For outdoor use only.

• Never use inside house, camper, tent, vehicle or other unventilated or

enclosed areas.This lantern consumes air (oxygen). Do not use in unventilated or enclosed areas to avoid endangering your life.

To Set Up

DANGER

• CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

•

For outdoor use only.

• Never use inside house, camper, tent, vehicle or other unventilated or

enclosed areas.This lanter n consumes air (oxygen). Do not use in unventilated or enclosed areas to avoid endangering your life.

CAUTION

• SERVICE SAFETY

•

Keep all connections and fittings clean.Inspect propane cylinder and lantern

propane connections for damage before attaching.

• During set up, check all connections and fittings for leaks using soapy water.

Bubbles indicate a leak.Never use a flame.

■ Place cylinder securely in lantern base.

Note: Use Coleman 16.4 oz. disposable propane cylinders.The LP-gas cylinder(s) used with lanterns must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S.Department of Transportation or

Transport

Canada

, CAN/CSA B339.

■ Take lantern outdoors away from ignition sources.

■ Tur n fuel valve off.

■ Remove protective cap from top

of propane cylinder.Save cap for use in storing. Screw propane cylinder into lantern.Take care not to cross-thread. Hand tighten only.

To Tie On Mantles

WARNING

• Replace any mantle with a hole in it. A hole can cause lantern to overheat

and create a hazard. Never operate lantern without heat shield.

■ Always use genuine Coleman

Mantles.

■ Attach MANTLE to BURNER TUBE AND LOWER MANTLE

SUPPORT.Keep red stripe vertical and be sure clips engage grooves.

Burner Tube

Lower Mantle Support

■ Twist clips.

■ Light mantle evenly and leave to

burn. Once mantle has been burned it is very fragile. Be careful not to touch it with your finger or match.

■ Replace VENTILA T OR and GUARD/GLOBE ASSEMBLY .Position guard wire into notch in frame.

NOTE:When re-installing globe onto lantern be sure not to contact mantle clip.Mantle may be dislodged from groove.

To Light

DANGER

• EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD

• Propane is heavier than air and can accumulate in low places.If you smell gas, leave the area immediately.

• Always attach or detach propane source outdoors;never while lantern is lighted, near flame, pilot lights, other ignition sources or while lantern is hot to touch.

• Always light & use lantern outdoors.

• This lantern must not be exposed to flammable vapors or liquids during lighting.

• This lantern is red hot during use and can ignite flammables too close to the mantles. Keep flammables at least 12 inches from the sides and 48 inches from the top of the lantern. Keep gasoline and other flammable liquids and vapors well away from lantern.

■ Always light and use lantern outdoors; never in house, camper, tent or other unventilated or enclosed areas.

■ Brightness may be adjusted with fuel valve.

INSTA

Start

™

Electronic Ignition

■ Tur n fuel valve full on.The valve should click and a spark should jump between the electrode and lower mantle support and ignite the mantle. NOTE: If lanter n does not light, repeat above step after turning fuel valve completely off. If the lantern is wet due to rain, high humidity, etc., the valve may not spark. Use match lighting procedure as follows.

WARNING

• BURN HAZARD

•

Never leave lanter n unattended

when hot or in use.

• Keep out of reach of children.

Match Lighting

■ Push lighted match through lighting hole, hold near mantle and open fuel valve fully.

To Turn Off

■ Turn fuel valve off.

To Store

■

Make sure lantern

is cool.

■

Move lantern away from flame (including pilot lights) and other ignition sources.

■ Remove propane cylinder from lantern.

■

Replace protective cap on propane cylinder.

DANGER

• EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD

•

Never store propane near high heat, open flames, pilot lights, direct sunlight,

other ignition sources or where temperatures exceed 120 degrees F (49°C).

• Refillable propane tanks must always be stored outdoors in a well ventilated

space. Never store propane tank in an enclosed area (house, garage, etc.).If lantern is to be stored indoors, disconnect the propane tank for outdoor storage.

Things You Should Know

1. It is unsafe and illegal in some places to store or use liquid propane cylinders of greater than 1.14 kg (2.5 lbs.) water capacity (approximately 465g (1 lb.) propane) in occupied enclosures.

2. Always have a spare set of Coleman

Mantles. Once burned, a mantle is fragile

and can be damaged if touched or dropped.

3.The usual storage areas for camping and picnic equipment are the basement, attic, or garage.To avoid the accumulation of dust, cobwebs, etc., that is common in these storage areas, place your lantern in a plastic bag and seal it with a rubber band.

4. During operation, carry the lantern using the bail.

5. If your lantern burns with a yellow smokey flame, check the burner and air tube for spider webs.

6. For repair service call one of the numbers listed on the front cover for location of your nearest Coleman Service Center.If lantern must be mailed to Service Center, attach to the product a tag that includes your name, address, daytime telephone number and a description of problem. Remove globe and ventilator to prevent breakage. Do NOT send propane cylinder. Carefully package the product and send either by UPS or Parcel Post insured with shipping and insurance prepaid to:

For products purchased in the United States:

The Coleman Company, Inc. 3600 North Hydraulic Wichita, KS 67219

For products purchased in Canada:

Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited 5975 Falbourne Street Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5R 3V8

7. If not completely satisfied with the performance of this product, please call one of the numbers listed on the cover of this manual.

Parts List

No. 2500 Description

1 2500-4411 Ventilator Nut 2 2000A4851 Ventilator 3 2000-043C Globe (Clear)

2500-0471 Globe (Yellow) 4 2500-1381 Bail Handle 5 2500-3151 Globe Guard 6 2500-5341 Burner Assembly 7 2000-5221 Heat Shield 8 2500-4281 Collar 9 2500A5891 Tip Extender

10 2500-5851 Ignitor Assembly 11 2500A5251 Regulator 12 2500-1491 Knob Assembly 13 R500A545C Base 14 #95 Insta-Clip

Mantle

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Coleman Company, Inc. (“Coleman”) warrants that for the period that you own this product, it will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Coleman, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective dur ing the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value.This is your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is valid for the or iginal retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt.Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.Coleman dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling Coleman products do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following:negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than Coleman or an authorized service center.Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

Coleman shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages 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 limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty or conditions. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Take the product to an authorized Coleman service center.You can find the nearest authorized Coleman service center by calling 1-800-835-3278 or TDD 316-832-8707 in the United States or 1 800 387-6161 in Canada. If a service center is not conveniently located, attach to the product a tag that includes your name, address, daytime telephone number and description of the problem. Include a copy of the original sales receipt. Carefully package the product and send either by UPS or Parcel Post insured with shipping and insurance prepaid to:

For products purchased in the United States:

The Coleman Company, Inc. 3600 North Hydraulic Wichita, KS 67219

For products purchased in Canada:

Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited 5975 Falbourne Street Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5R 3V8

Do not mail products with fuel in tanks, or with disposable propane cylinders. Remove glass globes from lanterns and wrap separately.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

If you have any questions regarding this warranty please call 1-800-835-3278 or TDD 316-832-8707 in the United States or 1 800 387-6161 in Canada.

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