Lighting a lamp

Turn the control knob counter-clockwise as far as it will go, to maximize the flow of propane.
Immediately place a lit match in the opening just above the glass globe. The lamp should light within a few seconds.
After the lamp is lit, turn the control knob clockwise, reducing the flow of propane, until the lamp begins to dim.

Adjusting the air-to-fuel ratio

You may need to adjust the air-to-fuel ratio of a propane lamp:

If a lamp burns loudly, it may be consuming too much air and not enough fuel. In this case, reduce the size of the air intake opening.
If a lamp is creating some soot, it may be consuming too much fuel and not enough air. In this case, increase the size of the air intake opening.

To adjust the air-to-fuel ratio, loosen the screw on the ring that partially covers the air intake openings, rotate the ring up or down the thread as required, and tighten the screw.

Replacing mantles

A propane lamp’s mantle – the mesh ‘sock’ that is illuminated when the lamp is lit – will eventually burn through or disintegrate. When this happens, the mantle must be replaced. We keep replacement mantles in the kitchen, in the drawer to the left of the stove.

To install a new mantle, hold the mantle by the ring; do not touch the mantle itself. Place the mantle onto the ceramic burner nose and turn the ring into the L-shaped hooks on the burner nose.

Wash your hands after installing the mantle.

Purchasing mantles

It is increasingly difficult to find replacement mantles in local stores. The mantles seen at below left used to be sold by the local dépanneur, but that store has closed down. Mantles are not generally available at hardware stores. Most recently, Miller Propane was selling the mantles seen at below right.