Description #8 Air Pilot Dietz Lantern, Black w/ Plain Trim #8 Air Pilot Dietz Lantern is also referred to as a “Hurricane Lantern” 13 3/4” Tall, Burns 27 hours on 31 oz. of fuel, 12 Candlepower output, Uses 7/8” wick Economically designer burner to achieve “Fan” shape burning. No inefficient “Fish Tail” shape burning No leakage around fount Hardened glass globe Safety cut-off; flame will extinguish after 10 seconds of lantern being overturned Globe Measurement: Bottom Dia. x Top Dia. x Height 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 4 5/8 Common Fuel for Dietz Lanterns: Kerosene Common lamp oil (clear or colored) Citronella oil “NEVER use white gas or naptha gas or stive fuel in your Dietz Lanterns” Proper Care Adds Life to Your Lantern: Fill reservoir to the bottom of the fill hole. Do not tip back to get more fuel in the lantern as this will cause leaks. Trim wick evenly to get maximum efficiency. Do not fill when alight. Keep globe clean for best light output. Keep wick at proper height to avoid smoking. Click on Pic Below for User Instructions for Using Dietz Lanterns History: R.E. Dietz Company Limited (DIETZ) was founded by Mr. Robert Edwin Dietz in New York, U.S.A. in 1840 and began manufacturing kerosene lanterns, which are commonly known as hurricane lanterns. The terminology reflects the characteristics of the lantern for safely used in hurricane weather. In commemoration of United States of America’s bicentennial, Dietz produced a limited edition of no. 50 Bi-Centennial lantern, which was a tribute to the country’s historic past. Since its establishment in 1840, Dietz has continually emphasized on on-going research and development aim to improve existing products and develop new products in order to satisfy market requirements. It was one of the major manufacturers that had developed numerous pioneer technologies on manufacturing of lanterns. Some of them won awards and obtained patents during the past century. In order to reduce production cost and increase market share, Dietz has since relocated its manufacturing to China in 1988. Dietz’s policy to provide good and reliable lanterns at reasonable and affordable prices has earned good reputation and established good brand recognition and image in the lantern industry. This policy has always been kept although it had been moved from U.S.A. to Hong Kong and subsequently to China.
