What does the generator do in a Coleman lantern?

The generator is the heart of the lantern or stove because it generates a gaseous vapor from liquid fuel. The generator is a hollow brass tube where our gasoline or kerosene is heated to point where it turns to vapor.

Can a Coleman lantern generator be cleaned?

Care and Cleaning of Coleman® Lanterns Although there isn’t a set schedule for cleaning your lantern, you should clean it whenever it is dirty 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.

Why is my Coleman lantern not very bright?

Usually a poorly burning lantern or stove will be from not enough fuel or not enough air. If your appliance is not getting the proper amount of fuel, it just won’t get as bright or as hot as it should. If it is starving from air it will not burn hot or bright and often times appear yellow.

How do you unblock a Coleman generator?

Grab the generator tube with pliers or vice grips and turn it counterclockwise to unscrew from the valve body….Use a ratio of 1 cup of vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt and heat the mixture to near boiling.

  1. Completely submerge the parts and allow them to soak for an hour or more.
  2. Clean the generator rod first.

Why does my Coleman lantern flame up?

Flooding. If the appliance is not started properly, it can become flooded. This usually means that the generator if not hot enough to handle the amount of fuel passing through it, which results raw gas or kerosene being fed to the burner. This collects on the inside of the burner until it ignites into a large flame.

How do you clean the inside of a Coleman lantern?

Use a tooth brush and spread it over the parts you want to clean, but keep in mind it will ruin paint. Let it set for 15-30 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. Brush the parts with a brass or very stiff brush to clean them, then use a light oil, Vaseline or WD-40 and 0000 steel wool to shine.

Do Coleman lanterns produce carbon monoxide?

Coleman lanterns burn fossil fuel and if used indoors create the potential for a fatal buildup of carbon monoxide. For this reason, Coleman strongly urges consumers to use its lanterns only outdoors.

How long does a Coleman fuel lantern burn?

This lantern operates on a 16.4-ounce cylinder of Coleman propane (not included), and will burn for up to seven hours on high or 14 hours on low.

How do you clean a gas lantern tip?

You should clean your open flame gas lamp burner tip at least twice a year. To do this, run a piece of dental floss or use a wire brush through the cooled slot in the tip to remove any debris or soot that’s settled in the burner tip, and follow that by rubbing it with a soft cloth.