ZippoBLU® Lighting and Performance Tips

Do I add fuel to the BLU™ lighter when I first get it?

Yes. BLU™, like our windproof lighter, is shipped without fuel

How do I refuel the BLU™ lighter?

• Do not attempt to remove insert
• Use butane fuel only. Do not use liquid lighter fluid
• Invert lighter
• Locate fill valve on lighter bottom
• Holding the BLU Lighter inverted (hold both the lighter and the butane can upside down) insert the nozzle of the butane can into fill valve on lighter bottom as shown
• Depress nozzle 2 to 3 times using firm, even pressure
• With the lighter inverted, check the butane level, visible through the viewing window on side of lighter After filling, wait 2 minutes prior to using to allow fuel to stabilize.

How do I light the BLU™ lighter?

Striking the wheel of the BLU lighter has a different feel than a traditional Zippo lighter. In one continuous motion

• Using your thumb, fully depress flint wheel (starting flow of butane)
• Rotate wheel firmly (creating spark)
• Depress gas-release button (maintaining flow of butane)
• Use caution, flame is extremely hot Release button to extinguish flame

I added butane but the BLU™ lighter still won't light.

• Make sure the butane fuel tank contains enough butane (at least 1/4 full), invert lighter to view
• Make sure no vapor lock has occurred in fuel tank
• Make sure there is a flint in the flint wheel cartridge
• Make sure the flint wheel cartridge is inserted properly
• Make sure the screw is securely tightened on the flint wheel cartridge

How do I empty the butane from the BLU™ lighter?

Expel all butane from lighter by depressing and holding the gas release button. Do this in a well-ventilated area away from a fire or source of sparks.

What is vapor lock? How can I fix it?

Vapor lock occurs when air gets inside the sealed gas chamber of the lighter. This happens when:

• The lighter and can are not inverted during the fueling process
• The lighter is burned for a long time
• The lighter is ignited several times in a short period

To remove vapor lock:

• Invert lighter
• Bleed excess air from the tank by depressing fill valve with tip of a pointed tool
• Be careful when bleeding the lighter. Expelled butane is very cold
• Point the lighter away from your face and any ignition source
• Refill with Zippo Premium Butane fuel or another premium brand of butane

How do I install a new flint in the BLU™ lighter?

• Do not attempt to remove the inside unit
• Pull flint wheel cartridge straight up
• Turn cartridge upside down and remove screw with thin coin or small screwdriver
• Remove any remaining old flint
• Insert a new flint in the tube
• For best results, use only Zippo brand flints
• Replace the screw in the flint wheel cartridge
• Tighten screw securely in place
• Reinsert the flint wheel cartridge into lighter, making sure the notched side is facing the burner.

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