How do you light this thing? Iv'e been holding my lighter on it,counting to ten,and still doesn't start. Thats after filling it up.
1115903
The first time that you light it the instructions tell you to put the suggested amount of fuel in twce. I am assuming this is because the first time it's filled the wicking keeps it all. I had the same problem the first time I used mine also. I intially added twelve hours worth of fuel and then when it wouldn't start I put it away and the next morning I added another 6 hours of fuel and it started after holding a lighter to it for only a few seconds. Since then it has worked perfectly and only needed the double fill when I first recieved it. I hope this helps. If not I would contact Zippo, I am sure they would help you out. The first time that you light it the instructions tell you to put the suggested amount of fuel in twce. I am assuming this is because the first time it's filled the wicking keeps it all. I had the same problem the first time I used mine also. I intially added twelve hours worth of fuel and then when it wouldn't start I put it away and the next morning I added another 6 hours of fuel and it started after holding a lighter to it for only a few seconds. Since then it has worked perfectly and only needed the double fill when I first recieved it. I hope this helps. If not I would contact Zippo,... » Read More The first time that you light it the instructions tell you to put the suggested amount of fuel in twce. I am assuming this is because the first time it's filled the wicking keeps it all. I had the same problem the first time I used mine also. I intially added twelve hours worth of fuel and then when it wouldn't start I put it away and the next morning I added another 6 hours of fuel and it started after holding a lighter to it for only a few seconds. Since then it has worked perfectly and only needed the double fill when I first recieved it. I hope this helps. If not I would contact Zippo, I am sure they would help you out. « Show Less
1115904
Don't expect a flame as such, but if you wait a while you should be able to feel warmth. You can hold the lid bit near it and should be able to see some condensation to check if you can;t feel any warmth. I'd also fill it and wait for 5-10 mins before trying to light it.
1115905
I've never had a problem with mine. It is entirely possible the mantle is alite but it will not flame or may not even glow. The technology used in manufacturing the mantle is quite unique,mthere is no flame involved. The mantle might flame at first after lighting it, let it flame for a few second then blow it out. Replace the lid, if it lights the case of the unit will be warm. My zippo hand warmer is great, it stays warm all day.
1115906
The first time that you light it the instructions tell you to put the suggested amount of fuel in twce. I am assuming this is because the first time it's filled the wicking keeps it all. I had the same problem the first time I used mine also. I intially added twelve hours worth of fuel and then when it wouldn't start I put it away and the next morning I added another 6 hours of fuel and it started after holding a lighter to it for only a few seconds. Since then it has worked perfectly and only needed the double fill when I first recieved it. I hope this helps. If not I would contact Zippo, I am sure they would help you out.
1115907
Make sure you put a good amount of fuel in first. After that hold the flame on it for about 10 seconds. If it still doesn't light, check to make sure it's still damp on the inside and try again. Note, that its not going to be a visible flame but you might see it glow orange sometimes and only put what you need for that specific time and don't fill it expecting to use it later or in a couple of days, I tried this and learned quick that its not like there lighters. So soon after filling it, it needs to be lit otherwise it won't light up.
2173267
You refill at the rounded bottom of the tank. That bottom part also turns to adjust the flame. I have two, and neither one work very well since I first had to refill them. The flame adjustment is out of whack on both lighters. I suspect this is caused by putting too much fuel in at one time. You might want to try using short bursts instead of one long one. I should mention that the fuel really pours out of mine when it is full, pretty much blowing the flame out, but every now and then it catches and you get a bigger flame than you want. If I turn it down it won't light at all.
1996017
You should be able to light it with a match or lighter...turn the gas on high and light about two or three inches behind the nozzle. If the unit is new and not working properly, I'd suggest exchanging it at the retailer from which you purchased it.
455851
Try to bleed out the system. Hold down the gas button for like 15 seconds then hit the ignite button. Fire should light. If no fire then theres no gas. If the fire starts hold the gas down for another 10 seconds then let go. It should stay on. If that doesn't work then the sensor in it might have died. Cant remember the name of the sensor but that happened to me before. When it died i just bought a new one.
963903
mine worked OK for a while but then I could not get it to light.I finally put on a new regulator and it worked for a while but it is now dead again. You can disconnect the hose afyer the regulaoor and turn on the gas to see if anything is getting thru.
1032900
Push the reset pin. It's a little hole and the light comes with a little pin that fits it. It was charged when I received mine. Maybe you need to charge it up first if it doesn't work.
1126584
First of all there is a safety switch right below the button, you have to move the switch to the left. The switch will stay in that position, then press the button ( this button is the ignition button ) . If the torch ignites the button will snap back to the right position. Also make sure your torch has fuel in it. I have never had a speck of trouble with mine, it is the best torch I ever owned and I have had several. Jack
761952
i used the long lighter, it light just fine. did you use the new propane bottle? I don't remember since i used it 6 months ago.
1426093
Occasionally I have to try a few times, but usually it's not a problem. I have had a lot more trouble with lighters and I have found that if I hold the lighter upright (not the correct position to fill) connect to the fill can and then open the lighter (as if to start) and let it blow through for a few seconds, it usually lights afterwards.
1129377
I saw the same problem, and it refuse to light and all i smelled was gas coming out. Wrapped the gap with tin foil; lights on the first press of the piezo electric starter. If I need a better fuel/air ratio, I will poke a hole in the foil.
675776
Spike, I've found there are two situations when I feel like I have to hold the button in forever before it lights: the first is when the ambient temperature is very cold - in the twenty to thirty-five degree range; the second is after I release the button too soon and the pilot-light goes out before the thermocouple reaches the temperature where it will allow the gas to flow. For some reason it seems every time that happens, subsequent attempts find it very difficult to light. I've been able to resolve these problems with help from a grill-lighter (one of those lighters with a long nozzle, available everywhere for around three-dollars) If the heater doesn't light after holding in the ignition button for about ten-fifteen seconds, try again after holding the flame from the lighter underneath the thermocouple for ten-fifteen seconds (the thermocouple is located just to the left of the pilot light, it's easy to see) Hope this helps.
2650
It's not that hard to light. The whole bottom round knob is the button. If nothing else, pressing it downward on a flat surface does the same as pressing it with a thumb. When lighting it, there is a black slider that must be pushed up to the "on" position first. Then the flame type slider on the side must be set to "jet". Then pushing in on the bottom will light it. This is all described in the directions of use.
2053290
Fill it & push the start button. Happened this am. Occasionally it starts back w/o hitting start!
1835948
Make sure the lighter is upside down and hold it firm. Make sure u insert can direct down not sideways and push it down and hold it for about 3 second bursts about 5 times. Mine works amazing. Some times if it's not upside down a and straight and can tilts it can happen. Push can down firm. I only use premium fuel cans
55169
Yes I have the same issue. You have to it ignite then move it to regular(hi-lo) hopefully it will stay lit. I have to do it several times for I can never make it work
611993
You need to buy fuel and then a starter kit..in the starter kit there will be a glow plug igniter u will insert and plug it to the plug let it stay on there and pull start it till it starts run for a bit then take igniter off and u should be ready to have some fun.. its really FAST!!
191824
It's very easy, turn everything on, w/ on hand push in red button below screen, w/other use (your own stuff) a long match, long bic lighter etc; there is a brass point at the base of the screen, while holding red button, hold flame to the point. Hold it just till you start to see a red glow.