Coleman Lantern Parts: A Guide to Fixing Your Light

This lantern part is responsible for creating light. Mantles sit at the base of the burner tube. They look almost like a net, but they are heat and flame resistant.

This is the part of the lantern that holds the fuel. It is an essential part, and without it your lantern won't work. If it gets damaged and can't hold fuel or air leaks into it, your lantern won't work.

The tank also houses other components, including the pump plunger, air stem, check valve, and filler cap gasket. All of these are necessary to pump the fuel into the lantern so that it will light up.

These parts of the lantern are important to create pressure. Without pressure, the pump won't operate. The air pump pushes air into the tank so that the fuel is pressurized and can be moved from the tank into the burner tubes, where it turns into gas that is then burned. If there isn't enough pressure, the fuel can't travel up the burner tubes to light the mantles.

This part of the lantern is responsible for releasing and maintaining the pressure. If you need to let some of the pressure out, you will turn this component. When it is tight, it will keep the pressure locked in the tank.

The pressurized gas and air are
pumped into the tube assembly, where it travels into the generator and turns into gas so that it can burn. That gas then travels into the burner and to the mantels where it creates light.

This is the glass part that goes around the middle of the lantern and houses the mantles and other parts. It is heat resistant and clear, so it projects the most amount of light possible wherever you have your lamp. Despite it being heat resistant, this part can still be broken. Should that happen, it's possible to replace this part with a new one.

The Coleman lamp comes equipped with various other parts. It comes with a handle for easy carrying, but this isn't necessary for the lamp to function. It does make is so you don't have to touch hot glass to transport the device, but if this piece is missing, you can still use your lamp.

There are also a variety of other Coleman lamp parts that make up the various components to run the machine. Some of these are components inside other parts, so they may or may not be able to be replaced. Depending on the model, the lantern may or may not come with all of these parts. There are some general ones included on each lamp, but others may or may not be essential on all of the lamps.

The Coleman lamp has also changed and advanced through time. Some of the older models might have slightly different components than newer versions. When looking for replacement parts to repair a broken lantern, you will need to check the year and model to get the right parts.

Coleman creates many of the replacement parts needed to fix your lantern, and it is recommended that you use these to ensure that your lantern works the way it's supposed to. You may be able to find other parts for less, but they may not work with your lantern or may cause other problems. It's possible to find genuine Coleman parts online and in stores, so you should have no problem getting the right parts to fix whatever is wrong with your lantern.

Using a pair of needle-nosed pliers, grab the notches located on the pump. You will then twist the pump to the left to unlock it.

Once you have unlocked the pump, you can then pull it out of the tank. You can use needle-nosed pliers to accomplish this task, or you may be able to do it with your fingers. Use whatever method makes you feel most comfortable.

Remove the new pump from the package and place some oil on the rubber end. Once you have accomplished that, you can then place it back into the lantern tank.

Using the needle-nosed pliers, you will insert the cap into the tank and then lock it by turning it to the right.

Once the cap and stem have been locked into place, you then want to extend the pump stem and apply oil. This will reduce friction so that your lamp works the way it should and you can prime the pump without issue.

There is a screw on the very top of the lantern that will need to be removed to accomplish this task. You may be able to remove it with your fingers, but if it is too tight, use a wrench or some pliers to help with this task.

To remove the globe, all you have to do is pull it free from the base. Be careful with this step, as this part is glass and pulling too hard can cause it to break. You can then set this part to the side.

You will need a small pair of scissors to accomplish this task. There is a string on each mantle that holds it to the burner assembly. Once you cut those, you should be able to pull the old mantles free from the lamp.

Once you have removed the old mantles, you can then place the new ones on. They have a drawstring top, so once you have the Coleman lantern parts in place, you'll pull the strings tight. You can then tie them so that the new mantles stay in place. If there is any excess string, you can cut these with your scissors.

After you get the mantles in place, you will then need to prime them. This involves taking matches or a lighter and burning them until they turn white. How long this takes will depend on the mantles. You may be able to prime them with one match, or it may take several.

When you have finished priming the mantels, you can then put the lantern back together. You will slide the globe into place, and then put the top back on. Using the nut, you will fasten the top into place. Try not to tighten the nut too tight, as this can strip the screw, damage the top, or even put too much pressure on the globe and cause it to break.