ITSIE-BITSIE TID-BITS: & Minor maintenance (Just in case you need 'em)
Any time moving or carrying your lantern, (this will produce pressure even heat from the outdoor temperatures) with fuel in the tank MAKE SURE, that part 111 is in the off position that's up 12 o'clock. and that part 13 on the pressure gauge is closed, if you do not do these 2 things you will have fuel coming out all over.
1. Read over the "Trouble Shooting Pointers, Possible Problems" sheet that was sent with your lantern.
2.Every so often (about every 10 or 12th time used), take a capful of carburetor cleaner (even more then a cup sometimes) and pour into the tank (Part #118) with your fuel. This will help clean out the parts #152 and #101.
3. Do not...... store fuel in the lantern for more the a month. This can cause problems with lantern operation, as fuels can breakdown.
4.CHECK ALL FITTINGS FOR LEAKS - Heat and Shipping can cause parts to loosen up. When removing the gauge (part# 149), ... DO NOT LOSE YOUR washer (part#11, rubber).
5.If there is fuel in the tank, WHEN CHANGING GLASS GLOBE OR MANTLE,...Release the tank pressure, and then turn knob (part#111) to 6:00 O'clock. This will prevent breakage to the needle (part#68). NOT TO MENTION, IT KEEPS FUEL OUT OF YOUR FACE. After completion, with replacement. turn the knob (part#111) back to 12:00 O'clock. This will prevent leakage, when pumping up lantern.
6. You can use a bar of hand soap on the nozzle threads (part# 3), to prevent the nozzle from vibrating loose... or us muffler mender. This can be applied to the nipple (part# 50).(Muffler mender can be purchased on either our web store, or, at any auto parts store)
7. EXTREMELY COLD AREAS, or above 5,000 feet above sea level ....May require a mixture of at least 10% to 25% of mineral spirits. This will help to start the lantern faster.
8. BriteLyt mantles will outlast all other mantles.
9.If you have a problem pumping pressure, into the lantern....... Add oil to the O-ring and pump in short/rapid strokes. (An EZ pump (Part #EZP) makes this job much easier.). See EZ-Pump on our online store.
10. Oil fuels like kerosene will give the most trouble-free use. Add Citronella oil with any fuel 50/50 ratio (50% fuel mixed with 50% citronella), and keep the bugs away.
11. Remove a broken mantle, ...... This could cause glass chimney breakage..
12 New and Used lanterns: Clean out the tank to prevent light fluctuation and preheater problems.
13. PREHEATING BIODIESEL TIP: If using preheating cup (#35), fill cup at least 6 - 10 times. If using preheater, it's best to use the EZ-Pump adaptor. Allow preheating time approx. 3 - 4 mins. (with an average outdoor temp of 75-degrees).Video demonstration of Biodiesel
14.“When lantern starts with good pressure and full of fuel… light dims. ....Turn the knob (Part #111) from the 6 O’clock position to the 12 O’clock. Turn back and forth, rapidly. There could be clogging in tube. If there is a "good light…. but then drops back dim again …lantern sputters and sometimes goes out, but full of fuel and good pressure.” See this page: Clean parts #101 and #152.
15. What if I do not have a preheater (part #226
16. GOING CAMPING, PICKNICKING, or FISHING????
NEW OR OLD LANTERNS & STOVES: Before you take your lantern to your designated recreation area, TEST your lantern, first. Make sure there are no leaks, clogging, loose parts, and that your lantern is operating properly. Make sure you have enough mantles on hand.
17.EACH TIME YOU FILL THE LANTERN (or STOVE) WITH FUEL, check the following:
A.MANTLE: Make sure there are no holes in the mantle. Replace, if there seems to be a problem with the mantle..
B .GLASS: Make sure the glass is not broken, or needs to be cleaned off.
C. PARTS #33 and #50: Make sure these parts are tight, and that the Part #33 is raised high and not loose.
D. CHECK FOR LEAKS: Part #10 (pump valve), preheater (#229), #149 (gas cap) and part #50 (where the needle, Part #68, comes out). You will need to pressurize the tank to look for leaks.
18..Video demonstration ( HOW TO PAGE) - DEMO Various Fuels & Products
Minor maintenance of lanterns and stoves:
1.Do not store fuel in lantern or stove for long periods of time.
2. When using " Bio" fuels clean out tank and jets by adding some fuel cleaner (like carburetor cleaner) with your fuel in the lantern or stove. Use 4 caps full of a carburetor cleaner to 12 oz's. to a tank.
2a.You can also use a half of a tank of Coleman-type or similar type of fuel in the lantern or stove tank. (Refer to Items # 2.and #2a. after using at least 10 full tanks of bio fuels or less). Some biodiesel fuels require that you add at least 10% - 30% of Coleman fuel or alcohol.
3. All other fuels except Coleman type fuels - use carburetor cleaner in the fuel (4 caps per tank full of fuel,.......every 10 fill ups or less).
4. Tighten up the # 50 (ALWAYS check this part), when replacing a mantle. Make sure the part # 33 (Mixing Tube), has not dropped down too close to the # 50 (Nipple). . Raise # 33 as high as you can, for optimum performance.
Most problems with the lantern will be caused by these two (2)....items # 50 and # 33.See this link
5. Preheater Direction: Stove....Make sure you preheat the area, as shown, in our stove instruction page on this site, and make sure you preheat the unit long enough. (preheat time approx: 50 sec. to 90 sec.) Also see #17 above Video demonstration link.
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