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Be sure to get a copy of my China lantern support cd coming out in the fall of 07
It will contain break downs, part # s History, service adjustment major repair and much much more.
it will also have drawings for diy accessories and mods.
It also will have all test data from my testing on differing fuels and fuel mixes It should be in the $15-20 range and will be a great companion I will also include a large # of video clips to illustrate
$75 plus shipping and I throw in 6 extra mantles beside the ones that are in the box
Extra mantles are $1 plus shipping
E mail me I take papal
(Note to buyer: if you buy one of my lanterns and like a turkey fryer successfully burn down the neighborhood. That is your problem
I am selling these as ornaments only . The operator assumes full liability.
The seller assumes no liability for any use or misuses of this product
Like my engines this is a means to hurt your self if you are not very careful and qualified to use this product
When dealing with fire, Danger is always present. This is an out door product
Carbon monoxide can result from the operation of this product use in well ventilated area
Severe burns can be produced with this product
These are not Coleman's they are a bird of their own color. They don't light at the flip of a switch and there is no pizo lighter made of plastic to crumble. These lanterns are not for sissies. They can be a bit cantankerous so keep a Coleman around if it gets dark too soon.
Then crank up the workhorse that will run all night on a little fuel. These are a pure survival tool like the ChangFa and the Listeroid simple to work on maintainable with minimum of tools.
This design like the ChangFa has be produced around the globe
What they will do is run a long time on a little fuel that can be stolen from a helicopter (turbine fuel), siphoned from a jet plane, drained from a disabled vehicle (diesel mixed with kero) or squeezed from some type of oily plant (bio diesel mixed with kero) or run on good old kerosene. The nice thing about kerosene is that there is lots of BTU s in kero and it stays good for a long time. It is also a close cousin to diesel and brothers wit most jet fuel. The high BTUs is why it lasts so long in this lantern
Butterfly Kerosene Pressure Lantern. Model 828 Rapid fire. Butterfly lantern produces 500 Lumens (300 watts) of light. Has a burn time of 10 hours per tank. Uses kerosene. Will also burn diesel fuel/bio mix . Comes with a white steel reflector, three 350cp mantles and a tool kit with spare parts.]
Lantern produces tremendous amount of heat and light .(there have been adapters to cook on top of these lanterns. This model can be started by kerosene rapid fire button or traditional alcohol cup.
This lantern is used by outfitters, relief organizations and military. Ideal for large camp! Note Butterfly manufactured this model for Petromax in the Asian market years ago.
The Diy er can and will want to make one of these to use a bicycle pump( don't use a compressor without a regulator )
Pretty thing isn't it How it all works (will translate the German later)
Diffuser cup Orfi to mixing tube clearance and mix adjustment screw
Be careful of the tip cleaner Evaporator loop and tip cleaner/regulator assembly What comes in the box ( when dealing with china the spare parts vary a bit )
Before you start
Be careful when unpacking. Turn the large red knob to 6 o'clock position- see the little arrow! This prevents accidental damage to the needle on top of the generator tube when unpacking - leave the knob there for now.
To install the mantel- undo two screws on the handle. Remove the top and pull out the burner assembly. Lantern comes with three 350-candlepower mantels from factory; we recommend 500- candlepower mantels since they burn brighter. Be careful when stringing the mantle around the porcelain nozzle, cut the ends of string when done. Now-make sure everything is hand tight on the burner assembly. If you have loose fittings the light is not going
to be bright and it may not burn properly! Now re-assemble the lantern. You might want to leave the top off until the mantle is lit.
Put some clean kerosene in the tank -swish it around and dump the fuel out.( reminds me of the Listers ) You can use this fuel later, if you pour it through a clean cloth or paper first to get rid of any particles. Also check that the rubber seal inside the "pressure gauge/fuel cap" is ok. You have a spare in the package. [It is a good idea to clean the tank once a year. And always use the filter funnel when pouring fuel into the tank!]
Remove the air pump and ad some petroleum jelly to the leather if dry- makes better seal.
Lighting your Lantern.
All of the following should be done outside.
The firing is a very logical process, you move from left to right, fuel cap being the starting point.
Fill the tank 3/4 full with clean Kerosene- you must leave some space for air! 1liter/quart bottle works well. Close the fuel cap- hand tight. Now-turn the red knob to 12 o'clock position (Closed).
Close the pressure relief valve- the little screw on the fuel cap.
Start pumping air into the tank- make sure you pump with full strokes. After about 10-15 full pumps you should have enough air to light the lantern. The needle in the pressure gauge usually does not move until more air is pumped in.
You now have two methods to pre-heat the fuel inside generator tube to get a bright light. For first timers or when the mantle is new, I would use the spirit cup.
Method 1.
RecomendedSpirit cup: fill the bottle with brass nozzle with Methyl Hydrate (alcohol). Inside the lantern you see a brass cup with a pipe sticking up- fill it up all the way. There is a round hole on the bottom part of the lantern, which is bigger than others to give you access with butterfly stamp on top of it. Light the fuel in the cup and let it burn until it is almost gone. You can now turn the red knob to 6 o'clock position (Open) and watch the mantel getting brighter. If the mantle is new see note below. You can now fully pressurize the lantern up to red mark or until it gets hard to pump- meaning there is enough pressure.
Method 2.
You'll be sorry !Rapid Fire Button:
Light up a match or lighter and push down the chrome/red button with a large pipe going inside the glass globe. You will hear hissing sound as vaporized kerosene gets sprayed from the nozzle. Put a match or lighter close to the small opening at the bottom of the pipe to light the kerosene. It's ok; the shooting flame is part of starting it. Start slowly pumping more air inside the tank as you are losing pressure while the flame is on. To time the heating process it's a good idea to count maybe 35-45 full stroke pumps before turning the red knob to 6 o'clock (Open) position. (You must heat the fuel long enough). Once the mantel starts to glow red-white close the fire button. (Give it some time). You can now fully pressurize the lantern up to red mark or until it gets hard to pump- meaning there is enough pressure.
When the mantel is new
it is going to burn and turn black, eventually turning white and hang there like a wet sock. Do not worry! It is all part of the process! Once the pressure enters mantel, after opening the red knob, the mantel will inflate like a balloon. It is now fairly fragile and you should not touch it with anything.To turn the lantern off, release the pressure in the tank by opening the screw on the fuel cap, you will hear hissing sound as the light dims. You will also smell kerosene. When no pressure turn the red knob to 12 o'clock position (Closed). Leave the pressure screw open if lantern not in use. This will prevent any pressure build-up in the tank.