Coleman Exponent Apollo 9760 Series User manual

Model 9760 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
© 2006 The Coleman Company, Inc.
www.coleman.com
®
CSA B140.9.2
Portable Pressurized Type Liquid
Petroleum Fuelled Camp Stoves
Apollo™
Reflector disc and
windscreen 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 infor-
mation is presented on this page and is also locat-
ed throughout these instructions. Particular atten-
tion 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 proper-
ty loss or damage from hazards of fire, explo-
sion, 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 pro-
duce 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 9760 is designed for
use only with fuel bottles marked “Model
9760”. 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 com-
bustion 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 warn-
ings 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 invisi-
ble killer. If these symptoms are present dur-
ing 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 — 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: 9,000 BTU/HR Coleman® fuel
or unleaded gasoline.
Category: Direct pressure
liquid fuel stove
Fuel:
Coleman® fuel or unleaded
gasoline.

Becoming Familiar with your Coleman® liquid fuel Stove
1
■ 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 windscreen 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)
REFLECTOR DISC
HELPFUL HINT:
A windscreen is provided with your stove to
improve performance in windy conditions.
See Section 9 for additional information
concerning setup and use of the reflector
disc and windscreen.
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.

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Identification
2
FIG. 1
FUEL BOTTLE BURNER
GRATE
FLAME
ADJUSTER
GENERATOR
FUEL VALVE
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 unventi-
lated or enclosed areas to avoid endangering your life.
NOTE: The reflector disc and windscreen 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 windscreen in Sections 1 and 9.
FIG. 2
FOR PROPER OPERATION MAKE SURE ALL 3 PLASTIC TUBES
ARE PRESENT AND POSITIONED AS SHOWN.
3 PLASTIC TUBES
NOTE: VERIFY THAT THIS
PLASTIC TUBE IS BELOW
THE SUPPORT AS SHOWN.
SUPPORT

OFF
To Fill Tank
NEVER FILL OR LIGHT STOVE INSIDE HOUSE, CAMPER, OR TENT.
4
■ Unscrew bottle from black pump assembly (Fig. 6 and 7).
■ Use a funnel or suitable filling device and fill with clean, fresh Coleman® fuel.
■ Fill bottle no more than 2/3 full (16 Fl. Oz.). Overfilling can result in fuel
leakage and flare up during lighting. Your index finger can be used to check
the fuel level. Insert index finger into fuel bottle as shown in Figure 9. If finger
touches fuel, the bottle is too full. Pour out small amount of fuel until bottle is
at the proper level. (Fig. 8)
■ Make sure FUEL VALVE is fully “OFF” . (Fig. 10)
■ Check “O” ring for damage and carefully insert black pump assembly into fuel
bottle and hand tighten. (Fig. 11)
■ Replace FUEL CAP on fuel container. Tighten firmly. Move fuel container away
from stove. WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL AND DISPOSE OF IN A SAFE
PLACE.
FIG. 8 FIG. 9 FIG. 10 FIG. 11
FIG. 3 FIG. 5FIG. 4
■ Unfold stove legs to stops and place on reflector disc. (Fig. 3, 4, and 5)
Stove Set Up
3
FIG. 6 FIG. 7
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BLACK PUMP ASSEMBLY
BOTTLE
FUEL VALVE
“O” RING
NOTE: The reflector disc and windscreen 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 windscreen in Sections 1 and 9.

To Attach Fuel Bottle
5
■ Make sure FUEL VALVE is fully “OFF” (Fig 12).
■ Connect hose to threaded fitting on fuel bottle, making sure the bottle is lying
on its side with the fuel valve up. Hand tighten the connection (Fig. 13).
FIG. 16
FIG. 12 FIG. 13
FIG. 15
Initial Fueling of Dry Pump
6
■ Make sure FUEL VALVE is fully “OFF” (Fig 14).
■ Turn flame adjuster to “High/Light” (Fig. 15).
■ Place thumb over hole in PUMP KNOB and pump five full
strokes (Fig 16).
■ Open fuel valve on bottle 1/2 turn for five seconds, then close fuel valve.
NOTE: Air in the dry pump is now replaced with liquid fuel. Proceed to Step 7.
Note: For proper lighting, perform Step 6
ONLY for the first time use “out of the box”
or when pump is dry (for example, after
extended storage). This step is not required
during subsequent lighting.
FUEL VALVE
FIG. 14
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WARNING
• Perform leak test outdoors.
• Extinguish all open flames.
• NEVER leak test when smoking.
• Do not use the outdoor stove
until connection has been leak
tested and does not leak.
WARNING
• BURN HAZARD
• Never leave stove unattended
when hot or in use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
Leak Check
8
■ Make sure FUEL VALVE is fully “OFF” (Fig. 19).
■ CHECK 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.
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To Pump
7
■ Make sure FUEL VALVE is fully “OFF” (Fig 17).
■ Place thumb over hole in PUMP KNOB and pump 25 full
strokes (Fig 18). Adequate air pressure is important, do not over pump.
FIG. 18
CHECK FOR
LEAKS
FIG. 19
Liquid Fuel Canister
FUEL VALVE
FIG. 17

FIG. 22
To Light
9
■ Make sure fuel bottle is lying level on its side with the FUEL VALVE up (Fig. 20).
■ Turn flame adjuster back and forth several times to clean generator tip (Fig. 21).
■ Turn flame adjuster to “High/Light” (Fig. 22).
■ Hold lighted match at burner and then open fuel valve (Fig. 20 and 23).
■ CAUTION: If stove burns with a high yellow flame or if liquid fuel appears in the
burner, immediately turn FUEL VALVE “OFF.” Allow stove to cool. Carefully
review the troubleshooting section before relighting stove.
■ After stove warms up (approx. 1 minute), pump an additional 40 strokes. Flame
may be adjusted to desired heat with FLAME ADJUSTER. Periodically turn
flame adjuster back and forth several times to clean generator tip (Fig. 21).
■ Pump as required to maintain flame height.
NEVER FILL OR LIGHT STOVE INSIDE HOUSE, CAMPER, OR TENT.
WARNING: Keep fuel bottle at least 8” from lit stove.
FIG. 20
FIG. 21 FIG. 23
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To Tu r n O f f
10
FUEL VALVE
FIG. 24
■ Tur n FUEL VALVE fully “OFF” (Fig. 24).
■ Be sure flame is extinguished. Flame will linger on
burner for 1-2 minutes after fuel valve is “OFF”.
WARNING
• Always turn fuel valve off before
removing hose. Never remove
hose from bottle near ignition
sources, while stove is lit, or hot
to touch.