The Lean-Burn system is the latest technical advancement in lighter engineering. Revolutionary lighter for the 21st century. "Lean-Burn" system generates a stable combustion by setting the catalyzer in the middle of the internal burner cylinder which in turn, generates a secondary gas combustion. This mechanical enhancement resulted in two revolutionary achievements. First, it drastically reduces the gas consumption rate of a lighter by 50%. For example, it enables a user to smoke 10 cigars a day or 20 cigarettes a day for 30 days without refilling. Second, it allows the lighter to work in high altitude places where the amount of oxygen is limited.

As butane gas flows into the internal burner cylinder, the piezo spark ignites a flame and heats up catalyzer (coil). The burning catalyzer creates a flame that is intensely high in temperature and does not blow out against the wind. Genuinely windproof under any weather conditions. It is critical that cigars and cigarettes must be lit an inch away from the burning catalyzer. Do not tamper with the burning catalyzer under any circumstances. Prevent dirt from pockets and dust from falling ashes from penetrating into the inner part of the lighter. Dirt and dust can seriously jeopardize normal functioning of a jet turbo flameless lighter. Jet turbo flameless lighters require a special care. Remember that this is not an ordinary fluid flint lighter. Longevity of a jet turbo flameless lighter depends mostly on how clean a lighter is kept free of dirt and dust from the burning catalyzer.

The working mechanism is almost the same as jet turbo flamesless lighters without a burning catalyzer. Instead of creating a broad flame aided by a burning catalyzer, jet torch lighters create a thin, needle-like blue flame. The degree of heat created by this blue, thin flame is more intense than a burning catalyzer flame. Since jet torch lighter shoots out a straight blue flame, it allows a user to visually pinpoint to an area where flame should hit. Ideal in creating an even burning of cigars instantly.

A similiar working mechanism as the jet torch lighters. The only difference is a crimson (red) flame which results freom two sided coils. Initially, it starts out as a blue torch flame, but when the blue torch flame hits the two sided coils the coils cause the blue torch flame to turn into a red flame. The red flame is so intense that it appears to look like a red laser beam.

A flame ignites when an electronic spark created by a device called electronic piezo results in combustion with butane gas flowing through the internal burner cylinder. The electronic piezo flame is visible like any other normal flames. Ideal for soft and natural burning of cigars and cigarettes.

The Stone Age concept applied to a lighter. When two sharp objects are rubbed against each other at a faster pace, they create a spark. The same concept is used in flint lighters. When a spark wheel is rolled against flint, it creates a spark, thereby creating combustion with escaping butane gas from the internal burner cylinder. There is a constant flow of butane gas in flint lighters. As soon as you open a flint lighter, butane gas escapes. Do not open the lighter unless you need to light. Unnecessary openings of a flint lighter cap will result in butane gas escaping.

1. Keep lighters clean from any type of dust (i.e., falling ashes when cigars and cigarettes are lighted, and dust from pockets when lighters are kept in your pockets). Use lighter leather covers to prevent dust from penetrating into the lighter. Over 90% of return lighters are serviced simply by blowing off excessive dirt and dust inside a lighter using compressed air.

 

2. If necessary, blow off any excessive dirt and dust from the catalyzer area using compressed air can. Compressed air can be easily purchased from any local hardware store.

 

3. Jet Turbo Flameless, Jet Torch, Jet Laser, and Electronic Piezo are not ordinary fluid flint lighters. They all have sensitive ignition mechanisms that require delicate handling of the ignition switch. Do not flick or press ignition switches like a fluid flint lighter at a fast pace. There are two different types of ignition switches; push-down and slide-down ignition switches. For both ignition switches, operate them slowly and gently. The lighter ignition system has a split-second delayed reaction time. Fast ignition usually results in misfiring, whereas slow and gentle ignition method ensures ignition every time.

 

4. When the flame gets weak and low, it usually means a time to refill. Constant ignition and adjustment of the flame height when the flame is weak can seriously damage lighters. Use triple refined Vector premium butane gas to refill the lighter. Refilling instructions are as follows:

 

1. Make sure no open flames are nearby.
2. Bleed any air from fuel tank by pressing down the refill valve located on the bottom of the lighter, until hissing sound stops. See the diagrams below:



3. Hold lighter upright and insert butane gas nozzle into the refill valve. Hold butane gas can down for about 15 seconds. Esacping gas during refilling indicates fuel tank is full with butane.
4. Do not ignite right away after refilling. Wait about 5 minutes to the lighter reach room temperature.
5. Set the flame height adjuster to a proper position.

 

5. Simply keeping a lighter free of dirt and dust, and refilling on a regular basis will lengthen the longevity of the lighter. For other troubles, refer to the do it yourself maintenance guide below.

DO-YOURSELF LIGHTER MAINTENANCE GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Lighter will spark, but will not ignite.	Empty fuel tank Low-setting of flame adjuster	Refill lighter Set flame height adjuster high
	Air Clogged	Bleed Tank
	Mechanical malfunctions	Blow out catalyzer with compressed air
Lighter will not spark.	No flint left (Flint lighters only)	Replace flint
	Electronic Piezo malfunction	Return for service
Flame jumps	Air in fuel tank	Bleed fuel tank
	Catalyzer malfunction	Return for service
Lighter makes hissing sound	Fuel tank leaks	Return for service
	Flame height is too high	Set adjuster lower
Flame progressively rises	Low Fuel	Refill lighter
Flame progressively decreases	Low Fuel	Refill lighter
	Dirty catalyzer	Blow out catalyzer with compressed air

KGM's Famous 5 Year Warranty

KGM warranty covers for five years from the date of original retail purchase. Vector lighters passed all of KGM's demanding tests and inspection standards set by KGM Quality Control. KGM warranty covers mechanical parts only under normal use and excludes damages resulting from accident, misuse, tampering, and abuse. This warranty does not apply to the outer case finish of a lighter. To obtain service under warranty, return your lighter with the following information; date, location of purchase, and a copy of the original receipt accompanied by $7.00 to cover shipping and handling to: KGM Industries Co., Inc., c/o Service Dept. 6016 Triangle Drive City of Commerce, CA 90040 Tel: 323-726-2000, Fax: 323-726-2333 http://www.vectorkgm.com/ KGM OFFERS THIS WARRANTY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, IS IN EFFECT ONLY FOR THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH AOVE. KGM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ITS LIGHTERS.

How to Receive Warranty Service

All warranty repairs must be accompanied by properly filled-out warranty coupon and dated sales receipt. Refer to the warranty booklet enclosed inside every Vector lighter gift box. Clearly print name and address for us to send serviced lighters back to the correct person and address. Enclose lighter(s) in a properly padded envelope or ask a retail dealer for a service bag. Send lighter(s), filled out warranty information and $7.00 for shipping and handling all in one padded envelope to the address above. Insure package with carrier for possible loss during transit.

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