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PAGE TOPICS
Principles
of Operation
Removing the Globe
Removing the Burner
Trimming the Wick
Replacing the Wick
How to Light Properly
Trouble Free Operation Tips
INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions
Dietz Compendium
Dietz Company History
Lantern Care &
Terminology
Lantern Patent Information
Links and Resources
Fakes, Frauds, & Forgeries
About Us
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Lantern Care & Terminology
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PRINCIPLES OF LANTERN CONSTRUCTION
Most kerosene lanterns embody one of three
distinct types of construction: Hot-Blast, Cold Blast, or Dead-Flame. Dietz
makes all three types to fill every lighting requirement.
Cold-Blast and Hot-Blast are tubular lanterns. In them, the kerosene vapor
mixed with air, in proper ratio, composes the burning mixture. The burner acts as a
carburetor to which the side tubes convey properly controlled air in regulated
volume. Result: perfect combustion and bright, clean light. A
cold-blast lantern, easily the most efficient of all, is constructed so that only
fresh, cold air enters the tubes, while the spent air is diverted and expelled.
Hot-blast lanterns permit a portion of spent air to recirculate through the tubes.
(Cold-blast provides about twice the brightness of hot-blast.)
Dead-flame lanterns take in fresh air through the baffles at bottom, expel spent air at
top. Hot and cold-blast lanterns produce much more light than dead-flame type.
HOW TO GET THE MOST
FROM YOUR LANTERNS
Correct maintenance of lanterns will provide
lower lighting costs, brighter lighting, long time between fillings, longer lantern life,
greater reliability and more certain protection of the public. Follow these simple
suggestions...
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To Remove the Globe. On a Cold Blast lantern, grasp bail and lift ring (as
shown.) Lift up on ring, tilt back globe, and allow it to go all the way down. If the
globe has LOC-NOBs, rotate globe a quarter turn, and pull out from wire cross guards. |
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To Remove Burner and Wick. Turn burner until ears are disengaged.
Lift out burner. Keep wick between finger and edge of fuel compartment so that it is
wiped dry of excess kerosene. |
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To Trim Wick. Cut straight across with shears (for either charred portion
of old wick or fuzzy portion of new one.) A straight wick will burn more
evenly, and give better light. |
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To Replace Burner and Wick. Put wick back into fuel compartment (or fount.)
Lock burner back into place, making sure it is fitted into both grooves.
(Use a piece of tape to make a leader to assist in changing the wick if necessary.) |
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To Light. Push lift lever straight down. Light lantern. Set the
flame a little lower than is desired for burning, since the flame will burn higher after
the lantern reaches operating temperature. If lantern is to be used in freezing
weather, light it outside to avoid breaking the globe. |
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TROUBLE FREE
OPERATION TIPS
Everytime A Lantern Comes
Off a Job:
1. Inspect the
globe for cracks or chips.
2. Clean the lantern, check for damage.
3. Clean the burner for even burning. Soak
burner in white vinegar if necessary
4. Brush char off wick and clean charcoal out of
holes in burner around wick holder
5. If lantern is out and there is still fuel in
it - check wick length, replace if needed
6. Always use 150 degree kerosene, or regular
lamp oil for best results.
7. Never use gasoline, paint thinner, Coleman
fuel, or any other explosive oil with a wick.
8. Avoid using colored or tinted oils as they
will gum the wick.
7. Paraffin oil should not be used with
7/8" or larger wick due to the difference in viscosity. (Paraffin burns with a
50% reduction in light output.)
Copyright © 2008 W.T. Kirkman All Rights Reserved |
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W.T. KIRKMAN™
LANTERNS
Ramona,
(San Diego
County,) California 92065
This Page Updated on January 21,
2009
Copyright
© 1997 - 2009 All Rights Reserved, W.T. Kirkman
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