How I Light a Coleman Lantern

PRESSURIZED GAS LANTERNS CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HAVE INJURED AND KILLED MANY PEOPLE! LIGHT AND USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Tips:
-If the lantern starts to flicker/dim, try turning the cleaning lever several times. If that doesn't do anything the pressure is low and it is time to pump again.
-If the lantern hasn't been lit for a while, it may take a minute for the fuel to reach the mantles, so if it doesn't light right away don't automatically assume there is a problem.


Instructions for lighting, as stated on the Model 228H lantern from the video:
"TO FILL
1. Close pump knob and fuel valve firmly. Fill in level position. DO NOT TIP.
2. Replace fuel cap. Tighten firmly.

TO PUMP
3. Test pump. Close pump knob firmly, place thumb over hole in pump knob and pump. If you feel little or no resistance, oil or replace pump leather.
4. Open pump knob one complete turn left. Cover hole in knob with thumb and pump 35 strokes. Close knob firmly.

TO LIGHT
5. Turn cleaning lever down.
6. Hold lit match near mantles. OPEN VALVE WHEEL 1/4 TURN ONLY. Mantles will take a few seconds to light.
7. When mantles glow brightly (no flame) open valve wheel full left.
8. Add pressure. Keep good pressure in lantern. DO NOT adjust light output. NOTE: Flames other than at mantles indicate flooding. Close valve wheel firmly. Permit flame to burn out. Allow lantern to cool. Review instructions.

TO TURN OFF: Rotate cleaning lever several times. Leave in down position. Close valve wheel firmly."

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