PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-669
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 669
AUGUST 2008
52
PS 669
AUG 08
•
Never fuel a lantern when it’s lit or
hot. Allow it time to cool down.
•
Always fuel a lantern outdoors. And
fuel it at safe distances from space
heaters, campFres, grills, torches and
other sources of heat or flames.
•
Pressurize the tank and check for
fuel
leaks,
especially
around
the
pump, vaporizer and fuel cap. Tighten
connections to prevent leaks.
•
Never check for a gas leak with a
lighted match. Instead, put some soapy
water on the connections. If the water
bubbles, gas is leaking out.
•
Always light a lantern outdoors.
•
Set it on a
stable
surface.
•
If a lantern goes out, wait until it
cools before re-lighting. If you don’t,
hot fuel vapor could explode.
•
A lantern gets hot enough to burn you.
Do not bend over it or touch the globe or
hood. Let it cool down and put on anti-
contact gloves before handling it.
•
Keep
a
hot
lantern
away
from
flammable liquids or pressurized fuels,
such as propane or butane.
•
Keep
it
away
from
flammable
materials, such as paper, books or
fabric.
•
Never set it directly on the forest floor
or close to brush and debris.
•
Burning fuel creates carbon monoxide
(CO). CO is a gas you can’t see or
smell—but it can make you sick or kill
you. So avoid using a lantern indoors
or in enclosed areas (such as a tent). If
you have to use it inside, provide
good
ventilation.
And consider installing
carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
•
If you use a lantern inside a tent,
allow a few feet between the lantern and
the tent wall, roof or fabric floor.
•
Never leave a lit lantern unattended.
•
If you plan to store a lantern for Fve
months or more, empty the fuel tank
Frst.
•
Do not remove the heat shield when
a lantern is lit. The heat shield lets a
lantern operate for a short time with a
broken mantle while protecting the fuel
tank from becoming unsoldered.
•
Inspect the mantle for holes. A hole
can make a lantern overheat and start a
Fre. Replace the mantle if necessary.
•
Make sure the glass globe is not
cracked or broken. If it is, replace it.
Funnel prevents spills
use a funnel to
pour fuel into a
lantern’s tank.
avoid
spilling
fuel.
clean up
spills right
away.
follow
these
lantern
safety
tips!
Look for leaks
Pump
Fuel cap
Wear gloves to handle hot lantern
A hole in the mantle can start a ±re
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