The Coleman gas lantern uses a mantle, which is essentially a small mesh bag shielded with fabric. Once the gas is lit and the mantle burns, the fabric is burned off and the ash that remains creates a bright light. The mantle is also the most fragile part of the lantern and will need to be replaced over time. The Coleman 5130-700 model lantern uses a single slip-on-style mantle, which is simple to change.
Instructions
1. Check to ensure that the lantern has cooled off. If you had the lantern on and the mantle just burnt out, allow a half-hour for the lantern to cool. Ensure that the gas is turned off.
2. Unscrew the top ventilator/cover and remove it. You can typically remove the screws with your fingers; if the screws are hard to turn, use a screwdriver.
3. Remove the glass globe. This will easily pull off.
4. Light your mantle with a match and allow it to burn out. This is necessary to rid the mantle of its fabric shielding. If you use the gas to light it, you can crack the mantle and it won't work appropriately.
5. Slide the mantle onto the gas burner tube protruding from the lantern's center. The mantle is a slip-on style and doesn't require any pinning or tying.
6. Replace the globe and secure the cover back onto the lantern.
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