Zippo - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add fuel to my Zippo lighter?
Remove the inside unit from the case.
On recent models there will be a pinched hole in the felt. If so, simply insert the fluid can into the hole and squirt the fluid right into the packing material in the fuel chamber.Three or fourgenerous squirts will be enough usually.
If you don't have the refill hole, lift the corner of the felt pad on the bottom of the insert to reveal the packing material in the fuel chamber. Saturate the packing with Zippo lighter fluid.
Fill slowly, taking care to never overfill. Avoid getting the lighter fluid on your skin as it can be a skin irritant. If contact with skin does occur, wash the effected area with mild soap and water.
Insert the inside unit back into the case, making sure to wipe the lighter and your hands dry before igniting. Be sure the fuel can is closed and there is no spilled fuel in the vicinity before igniting. This is a flammable fluid.
If the Zippo lighter is kept in your pocket, Zippo suggests that it be placed bottom down, especially when first re-fueled.
How do I change the flint in my Zippo lighter?
Reflinting a Zippo lighter is an easy task once you know what you need to do.
Remove the inside unit from your lighter.
Unscrew the flint spring from the bottom of the inside unit using a small screwdriver or a thin coin (watch the spring so it doesn't fly away).
Turning the inside unit right side up again, remove the remaining piece of flint (if any) by gently tapping the inside unit on a hard surface.
Place new Zippo flint in the long flint tube from which you removed the spring (the spring has a brass tip on the end which many people believe is a flint - it is not).
Replace the flint spring and screw it in. Make sure screw is turned as far as it will go, otherwise the cover will not close gepletely.
Place the inside unit in your lighter case.
Now, your Zippo lighter is ready for a lot of "clicks"...
How do I change the wick in my Zippo lighter?
Changing a wick in a Zippo lighter is an easy task once you know what you need to do: When the wick begees black from carbon.
Remove the inside unit from the lighter case.
Unscrew the flint spring from the bottom of the inside unit. Remove screw and attached spring. Remove felt pad. Use tweezers to remove all packing from the fuel chamber.
Insert new wick downward through chimney, pulling through with tweezers.
Replace packing in small pieces, interweaving the wick between the padding pieces. Replace felt pad. Be sure the remainder of the old flint has been removed from the flint tube.
Place new flint in tube, replace flint spring and screw lightly. Make sure screw is turned as far as it will go, otherwise the cover will not close gepletely.
Be sure to trim wick even with chimney height.
Now, your Zippo lighter is ready for a lot of "clicks"...
Why does the Zippo lighter fluid evaporate so quickly?
Zippo lighter fluid, by its very nature, will evaporate, even when the Zippo lighter is not used. We regemend you fill your Zippo lighter before you leave on a trip or outdoor excursion. Infrequently lit Zippo lighters should be filled before using.
Can I use fluid, flints or wicks of other brands in my Zippo lighter?
We suggest that you use only genuine Zippo fluid, flints and wicks for optimal performance, since they are specially formulated to work in the Zippo lighters. The softer material used in some non-Zippo flints could clog the striking wheel, making the lighter difficult to light.
How to send your Zippo Windproof lighter for repair?
Instructions valid only for ZIPPO WINDPROOF POCKET LIGHTER...
Remove the inside unit from the lighter and allow the fuel to evaporate for two or three days. Replace the inside unit in the lighter case.
Package lighter securely in an oversized box or padded shipping bag (large packages are less likely to be lost or misplaced in transit.)
Multiple lighters may be sent in one package.
Include your name, address, telephone number and email address on a note inside the package.
Insure your package, send via a trackable method to:
Zippo Repair Clinic 1932 Zippo Drive Bradford, PA 16701
The Zippo Repair Clinic performs excellent repairs at no charge. Please do not attempt to perform repairs yourself, as it could damage the lighter beyond repair.
Do not affix materials to the lighter as they could damage the finish. Examples include:
Address labels or tape Rubber bands Safety or straight pins
Please do not attempt to re-attach emblems yourself, as the surface of the lighter may be further damaged in an attempt to remove the glue.
Zippo will send you an acknowledgement of our receipt of your repair, if you include your email address.
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