Coleman 9780 User Manual

Model 9780 Series

IMPORTANT

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

U.S. Pat. No. 5,370,527 Canada Pat. No. 2,089,804 and other patents pending.

Liquid-Fuel Stove Instructions for use

CSA B140.9.2

Portable Pressurized Type Liquid

Petroleum Fuelled Camp Stoves

Gemini™

Reflector disc and windscreens not shown.

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WARNING

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

DANGER

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

This manual contains important information about the assembly, operation and maintenance of this outdoor liquid fuel appliance. General safety information is presented on this page and is also located throughout these instructions. 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 Coleman® fuel or liquid 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 these instructions. Always heed these precautions, as they are essential when using any Coleman® fuel or liquid fueled equipment.

CAUTION

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

Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with these stoves 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 stoves.

If you need assistance or information such as an instruction manual or labels, contact The Coleman Company, Inc.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:

WARNING: This fuel, and byproducts of com-

bustion of this fuel, contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

DANGER

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

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.

DANGER

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WARNING

DANGER

• EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD

• During lighting and operation, this product can

be a source of ignition. Never use the stove 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: 24 inches from the sides and 48 inches from the top.

• Provide adequate clearances around air

openings into the combustion chamber.

• Never attempt to operate stove if any plastic

tubing on the pump is missing or damaged.

WARNING

Not for home or recreational vehicle use.

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.

• Use only Coleman®accessories or parts. During stove set-up, check all fittings for leaks using soapy water. Never use a flame.

WARNING

• BURN HAZARD

• Never leave stove unattended when hot or in use.

• Keep out of reach of children.

This liquid fuel appliance may be fueled by Coleman® Liquid Fuel, or unleaded gasoline.

• Never use leaded automotive fuel.

• Do not use Canadian unleaded gasoline.

• Store fuel in a clean, properly marked container away from flame (including pilot lights), other sources of ignition, or excessive heat.

DANGER

• EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD

• Coleman® fuel and gasoline are extremely flammable; handle with care. Fuel vapors are invisible, explosive, and can be ignited by ignition sources may feet away.

• Always fill outdoors.

• Never open a pressurized Coleman® fuel bottle or fill fuel bottle near flame (including pilot lights), or other ignition sources. It is normal for a pressurized fuel bottle to vent a small amount of fuel mist when unscrewing the bottle from the black pump. Be sure stove has no flame before opening fuel canister.

• Coleman® stove Model 9780 is designed for use only with fuel bottles marked “Model 9780”. Never attempt to attach any other fuel bottle to this stove. Never attempt to attach this fuel bottle to any other appliance. Fuel leakage and pump damage can result.

DANGER

• CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

• This stove 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 stove.

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning produces flu-like symptoms, watery 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, vehi-

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

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CAUTION

• SERVICE SAFETY

• Keep all connections and fittings clean. Inspect

Coleman® fuel canister, hoses, and stove connections for damage before attaching.

• During set up, check all connections and

fittings for leaks in one or more ways: Look for a fuel mist or a wet appearance of fuel on surfaces. Listen for hiss of escaping gas.

Smell for fuel odor. Never use a flame. Do not use if leaking. Check that the connection

is not cross-threaded and that it is tight. Perform another leak check. If there is still a leak, remove the canister and contact Coleman for service or repairs.

• Use as a cooking appliance only. Never alter

in any way or use with any device or part not expressly approved by Coleman.

• Clean stove frequently to avoid grease

accumulation and possible grease fires.

• During Coleman® fuel set-up, check all

connections for leaks. Liquid Coleman® fuel

present at connections indicates a leak.

1. Coleman® Fuel is extremely

flammable, handle with extreme care. Fuel vapors are invisible, explosive, and can be ignited by ignition sources many feet away.

2. Always fill outdoors. Never open or fill fuel bottle near flame (including pilot lights), or other ignition sources. It is normal for a pressurized fuel bottle to vent a small amount of fuel mist when unscrewing the bottle from the black pump assembly.

3. Always light and use stove outdoors; never inside house, camper, tent, or other unventilated or enclosed areas.

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

5. When manufactured, this stove is

ready to be used with Coleman® Fuel or unleaded gasoline. Be sure you know the type of fuel in the fuel bottle before lighting.

6. This stove is designed to use Coleman® Fuel or unleaded gasoline set up for liquid withdrawal.

7. Store fuel in a clean, properly marked container away from flame (including pilot lights), other sources of ignition, or excessive heat.

8. Use for cooking only. Never alter in any way or use with any device or part not expressly approved by Coleman. Never use as a space heater. Never leave stove unattended while burning.

9. Keep stove away from flammables. Never allow fabric, clothing, or any flammable material come within 48 inches of the top and 24 inches of all sides of the stove.

10. When stove is in use, all metal parts of the stove assembly and generator become extremely hot. DO NOT TOUCH.

11. Never place heavy or large capacity utensils on stove. (Maximum weight per burner — 10 lbs. ; maximum pot diameter — 6”.)

12. When using Coleman® fuel, never attempt to operate stove if any plastic tubing on the black pump assembly is out of place, missing or damaged.

13. Keep out of reach of children.

WARNING

Technical Characteristics

Input per burner:

8,500 BTU/HR Coleman® fuel 8,000 BTU/HR unleaded gasoline.

Category: Direct pressure

liquid fuel stove

Fuel:

Coleman® fuel or unleaded

gasoline.

Becoming Familiar with your Coleman® liquid fuel Stove

■ When lighting and using your Coleman® liquid fuel stove, this manual refers to this illustration to identify the different types of flames:

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Thank you for purchasing your new Coleman® liquid fuel stove. The stove is a high performance liquid fuel cooking appliance. We recommend operating the the stove in a safe location outside your home to familiarize yourself with its liquid fuel operation before your next outdoor experience.

Helpful Hints

• Consider carrying your spare parts and tools for stove servicing.

• Using the windscreens and reflective disk will usually decrease your water

boiling times.

• For best results, always use Coleman® Filter/Funnel Part No. 814-515T.

• If necessary, unleaded gasoline may be substituted for liquid Coleman® fuel.

• Do not use kerosene in this stove.

HIGH FLAME - Yellow (Turn off stove)

(Excessive height indicates burner is flooding with fuel - see troubleshooting section)

START-UP FLAME - Yellow

(Normal cold start - flame will settle to cooking flame in about one minute)

COOKING FLAME - Blue

(Normal)

HELPFUL HINT:

Windscreens are provided with your stove to improve performance in windy conditions. See Section 12 for additional information concerning setup and use of the reflector disc and windscreens.

CAUTION

Always place the stove on the reflector disc during setup and use. The disc must be used to help protect combustible surfaces from excess heat and cooking splatter.

REFLECTOR DISC

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Identification

FIG. 2

FOR PROPER OPERATION MAKE SURE ALL 3 PLASTIC TUBES ARE PRESENT AND POSITIONED AS SHOWN.

3 PLASTIC TUBES

READ AND FOLLOW ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL BOTTLE.

DANGER

• CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

• For outdoor use only.

• Never use inside house, camper, tent, vehicle or other unventilated or enclosed areas. This stove consumes air (oxygen). Do not use in unventilated or enclosed areas to avoid endangering your life.

NOTE: The reflector disc and windscreens are not illustrated in the set up instructions. This is so the features of the stove may be clearly visible and identified. Read about the reflector disc and windscreens in Sections 1 and 12.

NOTE: VERIFY THAT THIS PLASTIC TUBE IS BELOW THE SUPPORT AS SHOWN.

SUPPORT

FUEL BOTTLE

GRATE

FUEL VALVE (Bottle)

FLAME ADJUSTER

GENERATOR

BURNER

FUEL VALVE

(Burner)

FIG. 1

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