Yes, set each mantle on fire, gas turned OFF. Let them both turn to ash
and they are ready to use.
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Charles Geilfuss wrote:
> A friend of mine asked me a question that I have not been able to find a
> clear answer. I'm hoping this hive mind will come up with an answer.
> When replacing the fiber element (mantle) in a Coleman gas lantern, does
> the mantle have to be burned with a match with no gas prior to it's usage?
> No OM connection but I did take a lot of photos with my OM-1 when I used to
> camp a lot in my youth.
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie
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