Coleman NorthStar Maintenance Manual

Coleman NorthStar Maintenance Manual

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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.
© Scouts Canada :: Thunder Bay Area
Propane Lantern Maintenance
MMVIII
free for non-commercial use

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 To turn off Turn the lantern off by turning the fuel valve to “OFF”. To Store 1. Remove propane cylinder and replace plastic cap on cylinder. 2. Place lantern on base and pack in carrying case. 3. When clean and dry, place your lantern and carrying case in a plastic bag and seal it with a rubber band to keep dust and insects out.
  • Page 3 Things to remember Carry a few spare sets of mantles. Once burned, a mantle is fragile and can be damaged if touched or dropped. Rinse tank occasionally with fresh fuel to remove sediment, gum formations and moisture accumulations. Remove cylinder and insert lantern body in base for travel and storage. Store in a plastic bag, sealed with a rubber band or twist tie.
  • Page 4 Parts List 1 VENTILATOR NUT 2 VENTILATOR 3 GLOBE 4 BAIL HANDLE 5 GLOBE GUARD 6 BURNER ASSY. 7 HEAT SHIELD 8 COLLAR ASSY. 9 TIP EXTENDER 10 IGNITER ASSY. 11 REGULATOR 12 KNOB ASSY. 13 BASE ASSY. 14 MANTLE #95 Accessories A distribution tree, available for use with 20 lb Propane cylinders, is popular with standing camps.

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