Coleman 5312 Series - Retro Lantern Manual

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TO INSTALL OR REPLACE BATTERIES

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Your new Coleman^® Lantern operates on 4 "D" cell batteries. For longest life, use alkaline batteries.

With lantern off, turn upside down and rotate base counterclockwise slightly and lift off.
Install 4 batteries in the correct orientation as shown on the battery housing and in Figure 1. Always be careful that batteries are installed correctly.
Install base by rotating clockwise until locked in place. Check that base is securely installed in closed position.

NOTE:
This lantern uses a 7 Watt Spiral Fluorescent Tube (Coleman replacement part #5312-1011)

With lantern in normal upright position, remove small screw along back side just below clear globe (Figure 2).
Then remove top cover and globe by unscrewing counterclockwise as shown in Figure 2.
Pull the tube holder lever outward away from thefluorescent tube. See Figure 3. Then pull tube from socket.
Handle new tube by socket base only, avoidingcontact with glass. Install new tube and push lever inward to secure tube in place.
Assemble top cover and globe to lantern by rotatingclockwise until hand tight. Reinstall small screw on back side of lantern. Check that globe is securely fastened to lantern before transporting.

Remove nightlight cap by twisting counterclockwise 1/4 turn until cap can be pulled away from lantern. See Figure 4.
Unscrew old bulb and replace with new bulb.
Reinstall nightlight cap by twisting clockwise 1/4 turnuntil cap is tight.

Operating time for this lantern depends on whether it is run continuously or intermittently. Intermittent operation extends the run time of a set of batteries.
In cold temperatures, the fluorescent tube is more difficult to light and may be dim until it warms up. Below 20ºF (-7ºC), the tube may not light.
When the fluorescent tube is not lit to full brilliance, batteries should be replaced. If this is not done and lantern is used, the tube will become blackened.
Do not leave discharged batteries in the lantern for an extended period of time as this could permanently damage the lantern.
To clean the outside of the lantern and globe, use only a damp cloth and mild dishwashing liquid. Avoid excessive water and strong cleaner which can damage lantern.