Lamp Lighting
C) Safety Precautions
 
� Ensure that no spirit or kerosene is placed near to the pressure lamp when lighting.
  � No kerosene should be stored in the kerosene container when the pressure lamp is under storage for a long time.
  � No hurricane lamps are allowed in the tents.
  � Do not leave the hurricane lamp out in the rain.
  � Do not use methylated spirit to clean the glass chimney even though it is easier to remove the soot with it. Use newspaper to clean the glass chimney instead.
  � Ensure that the glass chamber (when hot) does not come into contact with the water.
  � Do not turn the regulator down too quickly if you wish to distinguish the hurricane lamp by lowering the wick into the wick holder.


  D) Pre-lighting Checks
 
� Ensure that there is sufficient kerosene in the kerosene container.
  � Remove the wick holder to check the wick length. Ensure that the wick is long enough to absorb the kerosene.
  � Turn the regulator clockwise until the wick can be seen from the top of the wick holder.


  E) Maintenance
� Clean the lamp after used.
  � Clean the glass chimney periodically to remove the soot by combustion.
  � Ensure that there is no kerosene/ methylated spirit inside the lamp after used.


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