237 Coleman Lantern Instructions

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The Coleman 237 model lantern was manufactured in the 1950s and 1960s. The lantern is still used today and replacement parts are available through Coleman. It is a sturdy kerosene lantern that does not use any plastic parts. Many of the 237 model lanterns were built in Canada and they have a light green finish, although some 237 models have a silver finish. The lanterns are no longer sold by Coleman but they can be found used on Internet auction sites and through antique dealers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Coleman 237 lantern
Mantle
Kerosene
Lighter

Step 1

Acquire one canister of kerosene lantern fuel. Most canisters come in one-liter quantities and will last for several camping trips.

Step 2

Unscrew the fuel cap located on the top of the fuel tank. Use a small funnel to fill the tank with the kerosene.

Step 3

Remove the glass cover of the lantern by unscrewing at the top and lifting the glass of of the base. Set the glass on a stable surface where it will not break.

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the upright sleeve that runs from the fuel tank to the top of the lantern. Remove any old mantle material from the burner and sleeve area. Place a new mantle on the burner. Screw the sleeve tight to the burner.

Step 5

Press the primer pump with your finger three times. Use a lighter to ignite the mantle. Replace the globe and turn the fuel output adjustment to control the amount of light. Turn the fuel adjustment off and wait for the light to die when finished.

Tips & Warnings

Replace the light bulb if the mantle is burning but there is no light. Also, be sure the air sleeve is clear of all debris before lighting the mantle.

Clean the lamp and clear all airways if it has been sitting for a long period of time. Blocked airways are dangerous and can cause an explosion. Only use lantern-quality kerosene in the lamp. All other fuels can cause the lamp to fail. Also, place the lamp on a stable surface and remove flammable objects from the lamp area.

Article Written By Zach Lazzari

Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.

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