I can find no instructions on my lantern concerning replacing the mantle, so
I will bow to Ken's more current information.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 4:34 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] OT: Off topic question
> Charlie,
>
> I have a Coleman kerosene lantern which uses a mantle, which I have not
> used
> in years. If I remember correctly, you were required to fire the mantle
> before using it. The remaining material is stiff and brittle, but creates
> the glow of the lantern.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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> From: "Charles Geilfuss" <charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:56 PM
> Subject: [OM] OT: Off topic question
>
>
>> A friend of mine asked me a question that I have not been able to find a
>> clear answer. I'm hoping this hive mind will come up with an answer.
>> When replacing the fiber element (mantle) in a Coleman gas lantern, does
>> the mantle have to be burned with a match with no gas prior to it's
>> usage?
>> No OM connection but I did take a lot of photos with my OM-1 when I used
>> to
>> camp a lot in my youth.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Charlie
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