Net Quantity: 1No | Country of Origin: USA
Zippo’s genuine wick will keep your windproof lighter working at optimum performance. Comes in a sealed packaged.
- 1 wick per package
- Fits all Zippo windproof lighters
- Measurements: 100mm (4 inches)
Replacing the wick
- Replace when the wick in your Zippo windproof lighter becomes black from carbon
- To replace the wick pull the wick up with pliers until clean wick appears
- Cut it off even with top of chimney and straighten the wick in the chimney
Wick Maintenance
Initially a new wick is white. Over time, the wick will turn black from carbon build up, which will reduce performance. When this happens you need to “trim the wick:”
1. Using a pair of tweezers or needle nose pliers, gently pull it up until the clean wick appears. Grab the wick as far down as possible to avoid ripping the wick.
2. Trim the end even with the top of the chimney using scissors or wire cutters.
- Tip: This should be performed once or twice a year. Each wick is almost four (4) inches in length, so after 2-3 trimmings you’ll need to replace the wick. The wick should be changed if the lighter does not light properly or if the ignition process has to be repeated multiple times.
Trimming the Wick:
Step 1 First, gently pull up the wick using tweezers or pliers until the clean wick appears. Pull from as far down as possible to avoid ripping the wick. |
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Step 2 Using scissors or wire cutters trim the wick. This should be performed once or twice per year for optimal performance. After 2-3 trimmings the wick should be replaced. |
How to Replace the Flint:
Step 1First, remove all components from the bottom of the lighter insert; flint screw, felt pad, packing material, and the old wick.
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Step 2To replace the wick, insert a new wick either downward through the chimney or through the bottom of the lighter insert.
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Step 3Next, bend the top portion of the wick over the chimney to hold it on place during assembly. |
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Step 4Then, carefully reinstall the packing material in the same order it was taken out. As you are reinstalling in small pieces weave the wick between the padding in an 'S' pattern.
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Step 5Reinstall the felt pads over the flint tube and secure it with the flint spring. Be sure the flint does not fall out during this process. |
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Step 6Once your components are reinstalled put the insert back into the case and trim the wick. The lighter is ready to go. |
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