Coleman 290A User manual

Coleman^
Coleman® Fuel
Lanterns
Lanternesa
combustible liquide
Limparas de
combustible liquido
U.S. PAT. NO. 4,522.582
Instructions for use
Mode d’emploi
Instrucciones de uso
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Limited Lifetime Warranty
The Colenfian Company. Inc. CColemanl war¬
rants thatforthepenodthatyouownthisproduct.it
wiU be free from defects in material and workman¬
ship. Coleman, at its option, will repair or replace
this product or any component of the product found
to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanu¬
factured 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 original retail pur¬
chaser from the date of initial retail purchase and s
not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt.
Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty
performance. Coleman dealers, service centers, or
retad stores selling Coleman products do not have
the right to alter, nxxSfy 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 ^ the product use on
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the
operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alter¬
ation by anyone other than Coleman or an autho¬
rized 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 applicabie law,
any Implied warranty of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purp^ is limited in duration to the
duration of the above warranty or condHions. Some
states, provinces or jurisdk:tions do not allow the
exclusion or imitation of incidental or consequential
damages or imitations on how long an implied war¬
ranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you spe¬
cific legal ri^ts, 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 ser¬
vice 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 1800
387-6161 in Canada. If a sen/ice center is not con¬
veniently 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 CarefuHy package
the product and send either by UPS or Parcel Post
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:
The Canadian Coleman Company, Ltd.
do Sunbeam Canada
5975 Faboume Street
Mississauga. Canada L5R 3V8
Do rx)t rnail 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
PUCE OF PURCHASE.
If you have any questions regarding thts warranty
please call 1-800-835-3278 or TDD 316-832-8707
in the United States or 1 800 387-6161 in Canada.
Things you should know
1. Carry a spare set of Coleman Mantles. Once
burned, a mantle is fragile and can be damaged if
touched Of dropped.
2. For best results, use only Coleman fuel in this
lantern. Coleman fuel is e^)ecially formulated and
tested to rigid specifications for long storage life a^
irx^iudes a rust inhibitor to help prei^ corrosion.
Use of other fuels including unleaded automotive
fuel may shorten generator life, damage lantern,
and result in unsatisfactory performance.
3. Rinse tank occasionally with fresh fuel to rernove
sediment, gum formations, and moisture accumula¬
tions, tf lantern is to be used for standby sen/ice,
rinse and refill annually with fresh fuel.
4. Oi porp perrodkaiy to keep it wort^
An arctic weather purrp kl is available for use at-20° C
(0°F) temperatures,
5. Part of the brightness control is located in the
generator. If the lantern fails to adjust from high to
low property, replace the generator.
6. The usual storage areas for carnping and picnic
equiprnent are the baserT>ern, attic, or oarage. 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.
7. For repair sen/ice call one of the numbers listed
below for kx^ation of your nearest Colernan Service
Center. If lantern must be mailed to Sen/ice Center,
attach your name, address, and a description of
problem to product and rnail to Service Center pre¬
paid. less globe and ventilator to prevent breakage.
If necessary to write the Service Center or facto¬
ry, refer to your lantern by model number. Do not
send fuel.
8. If not completely satisfied with performance of
this product, please call one of the nurnbers listed
below.
®1999 The Coleman (^pany, Inc. All rights reserved. Coleman(& is a registered trademark of The Coleman Company, Inc.
The Coleman Co., Inc.
3600 N. Hydraulic
Wichita. KS 67219 U.S.A.
1-800-835-3278
TDD: 316-832-8707
The Canadian Coleman Company, Ltd.
5975 Falboume Street
Mississauga. Canada L5R 3V8
1 800 387-6161

Follow instructions and warnings to avoid fires, serious injury,
or death.
A WARNING:
1. Coleman fuel is extrernely harxfie with care. Fuel vapors are iri^^
by jonition sources many feet awav.
2. mis tantem is designed to use uoienfian fuel. Never use kerosene or automoti^
3. Store fuel in a clean, properly marked axitainer avvay from flaine (indudrig plo^
or excessive heat
4. Always fi outdoors. Never fn lanM, loosen or rerTX)ve fuel cap while lantern is lighted, near f)^
pilot lights), other ionition sources, or while top ^
5. Always light and use lantern oukkwrs; never inside house, canper, terit, or other unver^
6. This lantern consurnes air (oxygen). Do not use in urwentiated or erx^iosed areas to avoid erxiangering
7. Keep lantern away from flanirnables. Never allow clothing, or any flarrvnablefnaterial to co^
(1.2 m) of the top and 1 ft (.3 m) of the side of the lantern.
8. Use for halting only. Never alter in any way or use with any device or part not expressly approved by Colernan.
Do not use as a space heater.
9. Replace any rnantie with a hole in it A hole can cause lantern to overheat and create a hazard.
10. Keep out of reach of children.
Filling the lantern
Always fill outdoors. Never fill lantern, loosen or remove fuel cap while lantern is
lighted, near flame (including pilot lights), other ignition sources, or while top of
lantern is hot to touch.
■ Turn FUEL VALVE to OFF.
■ Close PUMP KNOB firrrty. Turn in
direction of arrow.
■ Remove FUEL CAP. Use a funnel or suitable filling device
and fill with dean, fresh fuel. Lantern must be in a les^ posibon.
DONOTTIP.
To tie on mantles
Always use genuine Coleman mantles. Replace damaged
manttes to avoid overheating or damaging lantern.
■ Unscrew bail nut at top of lantern and remove ventilator and
glass globe.
■ T e mantle around groove
in burner and cut off ends of
string 1/4’ (.64 cm) from knot
■ Light bottom of mantle evenly (move
match back and forth) and leave to
bum. Once mantle has been burned it
is very fragile. Be careful not to touch it
with your finger or with a match.
■ Replace the glass globe, venti¬
lator and ball nut
Pumping
■ Be sure fuel valve is off and fuel cap is
firmly dosed.

■ Close pump knob.
i Open pump knob by turning 1 fun turn
to the left
i Cover hole in pump knob vvith thurnb
and pump approximately 30 full strokes.
Lighting the iantern
Always light and use your lantern outdoors; never in house, camper, tent or other unventilated or enclosed areas,
i Push a lit match through lighting hole and turn fuel valve to high. CAUTION: Flames other than at mantles indicate
flooding or a leak. Turn FUEL VALVE OFF, allow flames to bum out and lantern to cool. Carefully review instructions
and correct problem before relighting lantern.
■ A djust fuel valve to desired brightness.
■ T o dean gen^tor tip, turn fuel valve from high to off
to high several times.
To Turn Off
■ T umthelantemoffbytum-
ng fuel valve to t)FP. will
dim and go out in 1-2 minutes.
No.
MODEL
290
MODEL
288
Parts List
MODEL
286
Description
1
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121
Mantle
2
290B5341 28885341 28685341
Burner Assembly
3
290-5861
288-5891
288-5891
Generator
4
680A048C R214A046C R214A046C
Globe
5
220-4411
2204411 2204411
BalNut
6
220C1401 220C1401
220C1401 Fuel Cap
7
220A6201 220A6201 220A6201
Pump Repair KM
8
290A6571
288A6571
286A6571
Valve Assembly (irKtudes item #10)
9 290^5001
288-5001 288-5001 VenUalor & Bai
10 288C1501
288C1501 288C1501 Knob/Screw Package
11 290A5401
288A5401
286-5401
Heal Shield & Frame Bottom
12 2906151
288-6151
286-6151
Fount Assembly
13 639-1091 639-1091
639-1091 PumpCup&Nut
14
290B6291
28885291
28885291
Colar
15
288-1641
288-1641
288-1641 Nut
16 288-1251
288-1251
288-1251 U-CKp
17 2006381 2006381 2006381 Check Valve & Air Stem