Zippo Mazzi 25th Anniversary 540 Color Pocket Lighter Instruction Manual

Introduction

This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and effective use, maintenance, and care of your Zippo Mazzi 25th Anniversary 540 Color Pocket Lighter. Please read these instructions thoroughly before initial use and retain them for future reference.

Image: The Zippo Mazzi 25th Anniversary 540 Color Pocket Lighter in its closed position, showcasing the unique artwork.

Key Features

• Genuine Zippo windproof lighter with distinctive Zippo "click".
• All-metal construction ensures durability.
• Windproof design functions reliably in various conditions.
• Refillable for extended use.
• Backed by Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee.

Image: The Zippo Mazzi 25th Anniversary 540 Color Pocket Lighter presented in its black gift box, indicating premium packaging.

Setup

Fueling Your Zippo Lighter

Your Zippo lighter is shipped without fuel for safety reasons. It must be filled with Zippo premium lighter fluid before first use. Do not use other types of fuel, such as charcoal lighter fluid or butane, as this can damage the lighter and pose a safety risk.

1. Open the lighter lid.
2. Pull the insert out of the case.
3. Lift the felt pad on the bottom of the insert to expose the packing material.
4. Slowly saturate the packing material with Zippo lighter fluid until the fluid reaches the top of the packing. Do not overfill.
5. Insert the lighter unit back into the case.
6. Wipe any excess fluid from the lighter and your hands before igniting.

Allow a few seconds for the fluid to absorb into the wick before attempting to light.

Image: The Zippo lighter insert partially removed from its outer case, revealing the internal components for fueling and maintenance.

Operating Instructions

Igniting the Lighter

1. Open the lighter lid to a 90-degree angle. This action exposes the flint wheel and allows the lighter to be ignited.
2. With your thumb, firmly strike the flint wheel downwards against the flint. This friction creates a spark that ignites the fuel-soaked wick.
3. Once lit, hold the lighter steady to maintain the flame.
4. To extinguish the flame, simply close the lid. The lid will cut off the oxygen supply, putting out the flame.

The Zippo lighter's windproof design allows it to remain lit in windy conditions. However, extreme wind may still affect the flame.

Image: The Zippo Mazzi 25th Anniversary 540 Color Pocket Lighter open with a visible flame, demonstrating its operational state.

Image: A hand holding the Zippo Mazzi 25th Anniversary 540 Color Pocket Lighter, which is open and lit, illustrating typical use.

Maintenance

Refilling Fuel

Refill your Zippo lighter with Zippo premium lighter fluid as described in the "Fueling Your Zippo Lighter" section when the flame becomes weak or fails to ignite.

Replacing the Flint

If the lighter produces sparks but no flame, or if the flint wheel spins freely without resistance, the flint may need replacement.

1. Remove the lighter insert from the case.
2. Unscrew the flint spring at the bottom of the insert using a small screwdriver or the edge of the outer case.
3. Remove the old flint and spring.
4. Insert a new Zippo flint into the flint tube.
5. Replace the flint spring and screw it tightly.

Replacing the Wick

If the wick is blackened or frayed, it may need to be trimmed or replaced to ensure optimal performance.

1. Remove the lighter insert from the case.
2. Remove the flint, flint spring, and felt pad.
3. Carefully pull the wick up with pliers until a clean section is exposed. Trim the burnt portion with scissors.
4. If the wick is too short to pull up, it needs to be replaced. Remove all packing material and the old wick.
5. Thread a new Zippo wick through the chimney hole from the inside out.
6. Weave the wick through the packing material in a serpentine pattern to ensure maximum fuel absorption.
7. Replace the packing material, felt pad, flint, and flint spring.

Troubleshooting

• No Flame: Ensure the lighter is properly fueled. Check if the flint needs replacement. Ensure the wick is properly positioned and not excessively burnt.
• Weak Flame: The lighter may need to be refueled. The wick might be too short or dirty and requires trimming or replacement.
• Difficulty Sparking: The flint may be worn down or missing. Replace the flint as per the maintenance instructions. Ensure the flint wheel is clean and free of debris.

Specifications

Warranty & Support

Zippo Lifetime Guarantee

Every Zippo windproof lighter is backed by a lifetime guarantee: "It works or we fix it free." This guarantee covers the mechanical function of the lighter. The finish of the lighter is not covered by the lifetime guarantee.

For service or repairs, please visit the official Zippo website or contact Zippo customer service for instructions on how to send your lighter for repair.

For optimum performance, always use genuine Zippo premium lighter fluid, flints, and wicks.