SOURCE: coleman lantern fan am/fm radio
This fan/lantern/radio was sold under numerous name brands, and is supposed to come with not only a wall wart, (plug in power supply) but it should have also included a 12VDC cigar lighter cord so it can be charged in your car/truck/SUV, etc. The included car adapter is not a standard variety. It has a special resistor inside the plug that limits the amount of charging current. This is very important. Too much current, and the battery could overheat and be rendered useless, or worse, it could literally explode inside the lantern housing. Your best bet is to locate a universal supply, and set it for 7.5 or 8 VDC maximum, and the plug polarity should be what is called "tip positive" Don't assume that an aftermarket wall wart is "tip positive" check it with a volt meter if you have one available to you. If not, ask your friends, neighbors, or call a local Amateur Radio club and ask if there is someone who would be willing to check for the proper voltage and polarity before you try it. It is a very simple check and I'm sure that they will be happy to assist you. As an aside, there is a little compartment in the bottom of the lantern. Mine came with a small emergency kit with a band-aid or two, monofilament line, a hook, and two matchbook type matches. Very odd, but it was a nice touch. God luck, and have fun with your fan.
SOURCE: how to fit a mantel to a coleman propane lantern
Hi, First remove the knurl nut on the top. Remove the top and then the glass globe. There are several types of mantels most of which tie with a string that is part of the mantel top. The newer ones have a wire clip in place of the string. Which ever type you had on before you need to remove the old pieces completely. Since the mantles burn to an ash they will disintegrate when touched but if it had the metal clip you need to remove it. Tie or clip the new mantle over the lip on the output orifice being careful with the screen underneath. Replace the glass globe and top, put the nut back on finger tight. Remember that the mantel turns into ash when it burns for the first time so keep the gas low to start it till the mantle forms properly ( in the first minute) Good Luck, this should Fixya!
SOURCE: how to light coleman lantern
Kerosene lanterns require a little more than just lighting the mantles. Go to Coleman's website and find the directions (for free) for KEROSENE lanterns. The generator on the lantern needs to be preheated with alcohol before it will actually light. Make sure lantern is a Kerosene lantern and not a white gas (Coleman fuel) type, there is a difference even though they look similar.
SOURCE: In reference to the Coleman
Type this URL in the box- http://www.fixya.com/support/t955738-coleman_lantern_fan_am_fm_radio. As for the adapter, you should probably check the camping section or electronics section of Wal-Mart or, you can call customer support for Coleman. Their phone number is 1-800-835-3278. Ebay, Amazon or other online shopping companies might have the adapter in stock. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: I have a Coleman lantern
It is stuck into the holder with double sided tape on the bottom. Gently and firmly pull it up, applying more pressure on one of the narrow ends verses the other to make the tape let go.
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