How To Repair A Butane Lighter

Lighters tin can be catchy to operate. Please READ all instructions that arrived with your lighter as well as instructions listed below which is meant to supplement information already provided.

Most Common Problems

We accept establish over the many years of servicing our customers that virtually lighter issues fall into the following three problem areas:

The user filled the lighter without haemorrhage the lighter showtime. This results in trapped air which will render a lighter inoperable. A related outcome is overfilling the lighter. Well-nigh lighters will fill completely in two to five seconds. Overfilling a lighter will also render the lighter inoperable until it is bled and refilled.
Filling the lighter with unapproved butane. Today's lighters are designed with ignition systems which can be chock-full by inferior butane. Avoid the brands sold at grocery stores and large chains equally they will result in lighter failure. Choose butane which is made with a filtration process that removes all impurities. We use Vector Quintuplus Butane which is filtered five+ times.
Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer. Failing to follow the manufacturer'south recommendations leads to the third largest group of operational difficulties. Yous must peculiarly follow instructions relating to cleaning the lighter, blowing grit and lint from ignition chambers, fuel and filling instructions, and safe instructions, as y'all tin can never be too conscientious when working with flammables and flame. The data below volition help yous maintain your lighter in top shape.

Troubleshooting Guide for Electro-Flame, Quantum, Electro-Quartz, Torch, and Flint Lighters

Symptom	Probable Cause	Solution
Lighter will spark just not ignite	Out of fuel	Refill lighter
	Air lock	Bleed tank
	Muddied burner	Blow out burner with compressed air
	Electrode out of alignment (Colibri Electro-Quartz, only)	Return for service
	Flame adjuster also low	Fix adjuster higher
Lighter volition not spark	No flint left (Flint lighters, simply)	Replace flintstone
Lighter volition not spark	Electro-Quartz malfunction (Electro-Quartz lighters, simply)	Return for service
Flame jumps	Air in tank	Bleed tank
Flame jumps	Burner malfunction	Return for service
Hissing audio is heard	Butane leak	Render for service
Hissing audio is heard	Flame adjustment too high	Set adjuster lower
Flame rises	Depression fuel	Refill lighter
Flame decreases	Depression fuel	Refill lighter
Flame decreases	Dirty burner	Blow out burner with compressed air

WARNING! Continue Abroad FROM CHILDREN!

Practice care in use.
Ignite lighter away from face and habiliment. Be sure flame is out later apply.
Contains flammable gas under pressure.
Never expose to heat to a higher place 120^oF (49^oC) or to prolonged sunlight.
Never leave lighter on dashboard or near rear window shelf of any vehicle.
Never puncture or put in fire.
Under no circumstances should the user tamper with the lighter, or attempt to suit other than by using the controls provided.
Failure to follow instructions tin can result in serious personal injury.

Filling Instructions for Butane Lighters

Fix flame aligning virtually (-) lowest position.
Remove filler valve cover (if applicable).
Bleed THE TANK. Return to Guide.
All air must exist removed from gas tank in order to fill to maximum capacity. Bleed only when flame begins to drop, and tank is nearly empty.

Concur lighter in an upright position.
Depress the filler valve with a ball point pen or small screwdriver until hissing stops.

Fill with lighter in an upside-downwardly position (Fig. 2).
Put nozzle tip directly on valve opening, and printing downward firmly for 4-5 seconds.
Echo steps 4 and 5 if necessary. Butane spray-back may occur with some lighters when total. If the lighter is not equipped with a gas viewing hole, use the following steps to ensure the gas tank is full:
Replace filler-valve embrace (if applicable).
Warm the lighter in your paw for ten seconds. Then, await at to the lowest degree two minutes earlier attempting to ignite the lighter. This volition allow plenty time for excess butane to dissipate, and gas in the lighter to reach room temperature.
Open flame adjuster 1/four turn.
Adjust flame to desired meridian. Colibri lighters operate virtually efficiently when flame elevation is 1" - one-1/ii".
Replace cap on butane refill canister.

Care & Handling

Lighter Mechanisms – Avoid carrying lighter in an area susceptible to lint and dust. A make clean lighter volition operate more efficiently. It is recommended that compressed air exist used periodically to keep the lighter complimentary of clay and carbon build-upwards. Never move the electrode (sparking wire) on an Electro-Quartz lighter, as this would cause misfires.

Important: Be certain to utilize Colibri premium butane, and is instructed how to refill properly. Colibri premium butane is specifically designed for Colibri lighters. The canister is pressurized at 45 psi, and is the cleanest bachelor. Use of other brands of butane with unknown pressures and levels of contagion will clog the butane feeding system, and touch the operation of the lighter.

Lighter Finish – Because nosotros cannot control how a lighter is carried and used, the terminate of a lighter is not covered under warranty. To preserve the stop, do not carry with coins or keys, as they will scratch the outer surface. Clean the outer surface using only a soft, clean dry out cloth.

Flint Replacement

WARNING! This type of lighter does not cocky-extinguish; close lid to put out.

E'er utilise Colibri premium flints. These are sized and hardened for optimum functioning for utilise in Colibri flint lighters. Utilise of other flints with unknown hardness may impairment the spark wheel.

Set flame aligning near (-) everyman position.
Remove flint screw, or slide flint plunger back to betrayal flintstone sleeping accommodation.
Tap lighter gently on a hard surface to remove flint particles, and dust.
Insert placement flint into flint bedchamber.
Replace flint screw, or slide plunger dorsum into identify.
Never forcefulness flint into flint chamber.
Clean the serrated flint bicycle occasionally with a stiff brush.
If flint jams, and roller bar will not turn, echo steps 2-5.

Colibri Quantum Lighters

The Breakthrough lighter represents a giant step forward for butane lighter due south. Ignition occurs without the aid of a flint or battery. The Breakthrough generates enough rut to lite an object up to 3/4" away. Considering the flame is barely perceptible, the Quantum is near windproof. The revolutionary firing device really conserves butane, extending the time between refills.

Important points to recollect when using a quantum lighter:

The all-time position for ignition occurs 3/8" to 1/ii" above the glowing mesh.
Never affect or motility the glowing mesh with a cigarette, fingers or object. The operation will exist affected and may require service.
To avoid heat build-upward, do not use for any state of affairs that would require a continuous flame for more than than 10 seconds.
For long-term reliability, blow out the burner sleeping room periodically with compressed air. This will keep the chamber free of dust and carbon build-up which will affect the performance of your lighter.

Maintaining Lighter Burners

Follow the instructions beneath in order to keep your lighter burner clean and free of dust and lint. You will need a tin of compressed air to consummate these steps.

Position compressed air canister and lighter as pictured.
The tip of compressed air canister must be kept at to the lowest degree 1inch
from burner mesh or damage may occur, and service would be required.
Go on with three short bursts of air.
Allow lighter to achieve room temperature before igniting.

Farther Questions & Service

See the Colibri lighter maintenance instructions which may supplement the data provided with your lighter.

Colibri Service Center 1-800-551-1351.

Returning Lighters for Service

After y'all have attempted to resolve your issue with the troubleshooting guide above and found no user servicable solution, you lot may render your lighter for service.

Colibri Lighters - The Colibri Group is currently in receivership, and is unable to process repairs or returns or honor warranty obligations. We promise this volition non exist the instance for too long, and we look forwards to restoring back up to yous as soon every bit we are able. In the meantime, please do not send whatever products back to u.s.a.. Thank you for your patience. Delight bank check their website for updates hither.

Nibo & Tiger Lighters - Lighters may be returned to CigarExtras for repair or replacement.

All warranty repairs must have properly filled-out warranty coupon or dated sales receipt.
For out-of-warranty repairs yous should contact Nibo directly - do non return to usa in this instance.
Clearly impress proper noun and address, and enclose inside of package with lighter(s).
Properly parcel lighter in a well protected box, warranty service will be denied if lighter is improperly packaged.
Enclose $8.95 for shipping and handling per lighter. Southward&H fee must accompany lighter or lighter will be returned.

Aircraft Instructions

For Nibo lighters only:

Bleed the tank (Department 1, Point 3.) Do non transport lighter with gas.
Place lighter in the original souvenir box, and return in a sturdy cardboard outer box. IMPORTANT! If the shipping instructions are not followed, the carrier may intercept the package.

CigarExtras/ NIBO SERVICE
3719 Corporex Park Drive, #fifty
Tampa, FL 33619

We as well do sell other brands of lighters that may or may not come up with a manufacturers warranty. Delight consult literature packaged with lighter for more specific information.

Lighter Warranties: We offer lighters from many manufacturers, some come with warranties as listed in the description. Warranties listed are provided solely past the manufacturer and not CigarExtras. Nosotros provide a D.O.A. warranty for all lighters which provides that the lighter volition get in in working condition and we let 48 hours from receipt to permit u.s. know if a lighter fails to perform. Manufacturers warranties extend beyond our D.O.A. warranty, please sympathize these policies of following the manufacturers warranties are mandated by the manufacturer and are not under our control.

In these economic times we have seen some of our manufacturers close operations and in some instances manufacturers warranties may not be supported as a outcome. Unfortunately, this is a sign of the times and is not nether our control. To provide coverage for repair and replacement, nosotros are currently offering a one year warranty, which tin can be purchased for a nominal fee at the time of purchase of your lighter, please inquire for more than details.