Propane Lantern Maintenance
Replacing the mantel
Unscrew the ball nut on the top of the lantern, and remove the ventilator and glass globe.
Remove the old mantel and strings holding it onto the burner.
Place lantern in base
Tie mantle around grove in burner and cut off ends of string ¼” from knot.
Light bottom of mantle evenly (move match back and forth) and leave to burn. 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, ventilator and ball nut.
Attaching the Propane Cylinder
Be sure the fuel valve is off.
Take Lantern outdoors.
Remove plastic cap from top of propane cylinder and screw cylinder into regulator hand tight.
Inspect for leaks. If you smell gas: Do not attempt to light appliance; Extinguish any open flame;
Disconnect from fuel supply.
Set lantern into base
Lighting the lantern
Always light and use your lantern outdoors; never in house, camper, tent or other unventilated or
enclosed areas.
Push a lit match through lighting hole and turn fuel valve to high.
Flames other than at mantles indicate flooding or a leak. Turn fuel valve off, allow flames to burn out
and lantern to cool. Carefully review instructions and correct problem before relighting lantern.
Adjust fuel valve to desired brightness.
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