© Scouts Canada :: Thunder Bay Area MMVIII
free for non-commercial use
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.
To Clean
Wipe clean with soft cloth and mild household cleaner. Do not use abrasives.
Empty cylinder disposal
Residential recycling programs are not yet available in most areas. Most local steel recyclers will not recycle
propane cylinders, as there is not currently a means to guarantee that the bottle is empty.
To properly dispose of an EMPTY 16.4 oz. propane cylinder:
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Take the EMPTY cylinder outdoors away from any open flame or ignition source as they can ignite
leaking gas.
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Attach the EMPTY cylinder to an appliance.
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In an outdoor, well-ventilated area, open the control valve on the appliance and light the burner(s).
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Operate the appliance until the flame completely extinguishes.
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Turn the appliance control valve off and let appliance cool.
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Detach the EMPTY cylinder.
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Dispose of the EMPTY cylinder in an OUTDOOR trash container for the next normal trash collection.
Cleaning your Lantern
The benefits of regular cleanings include better fuel efficiency, flame control and no rust or corrosion.
Although there isn't a set schedule for cleaning your lantern, you should clean it whenever it is dirty and
before storing your lantern at the end of camping season.
Under most conditions, lanterns can be wiped out with warm water and dishwashing soap and then dried
before storing.
After cleaning, put it into a plastic bag, sealing with a twist tie to prevent spiders or other insects from
crawling in the unit, which can block the fuel and airflow.
