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WARNING NOTICE WHEN USING VAPALUX® LAMPS, OR ANY OTHER KEROSINE(PARAFFIN) OPERATED APPLIANCE, ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ROOM IS REASONABLY VENTILATED.
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Only Vapalux brand accessories certified by Vapalux specifically for use with your VAPALUX Hurricane Pressure Lamp are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-VAPALUX ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR LAMP AND MAY VOID YOUR VAPALUX WARRANTY.
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Getting to know the VAPALUX Lantern Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with Lamp. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Burner Unit Mantle...
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To Fill Lamp Unscrew filler cap (87) and fill with clean paraffin (kerosene) - never use petrol. Capacity approx. 0.8 litre. Do not tilt lamp when filling.
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To Light Lamp Slacken air-release screw (6). Turn knob on jet cleaner (74) anti-clockwise.
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Without removing hood, raise glass (V60). Completely fill pre-heat cup (72) with jelly or spirit not petrol.
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Allow to burn until fuel is almost consumed (about 3 minutes). Tighten air-release screw and operate pump (16) until mantle lights (about 12 strokes). After mantle lights, allow to burn for half minute. Then pump to obtain maximum light 20/30 strokes). There is no advantage in over-pumping!!!
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If the mantle flames on starting to pump, immediately turn knob of jet cleaner (74) a half turn clockwise and quickly release pressure by un- screwing air release screw (6). The reason for mantle not lighting correctly is that insufficient time has been allows to pre-heat the vaporizer.
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To Extinguish Lamp Slacken air release screw (6) and leave it unscrewed.
Mintenance 1. To fit new vaporizer 2. To fit new mantle 3. Washers 4. Spare Parts...
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To fit new vaporizer 1. Unscrew swivel pins 2. Lift up hood unit 3. Take out glass 4. Take out spirit cup 5. Unscrew vaporizer and replace it...
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To fit new mantle Unscrew swivel pins. Remove hood and burner complete. Unscrew mantle support (29). Fit new mantle in accordance with instruction in mantle envelope.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS VAPALUX MANTLE Ref. V42. Place upper part of the mantle INSTRUCTIONS FOR FITTING Unscrew the Tubular Mantle Support “S” from the Burner Body “B”. Pass the smaller end of support “S” through the smaller opening in the Mantle and screw “S” into position again.
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WASHERS 1” filler cap washer set : ref. V5 Large filler cap washer set : ref. V5-1.25 Vaporizer Washer Pump Valve Jet Cleaner V.44 Vaporizer Washer 1" Filler Cap Washer(EXT.) Pump Valve Washer V.23 A1056 Jet Cleaner V.44 Washer V.811 V.33 Washer(EXT.) Large Filler Cap...
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Spare Parts FITTING INSTRUCTIONS VA PA LU X M ANTLE Ref. V 42. INSTRUCTION S FO R FITTIN G Unscrew the Tubular Mantle Support “S” from the Burner Body “B”. Pass the smaller end of support “S” through the smaller opening in the Mantle and screw “S” into position again.
Specifications Specifications Handle finish : Steel Bowl finish : Green on Brass Hood & Cowl : Enamel Height : 345 mm (13.5") Heat Output : 1 KW Fuel capacity : 1 Litre (0.26 US gallon) Frame finish : Brass Country of manufacture : U.K. Burn time : Approx.
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