USER MANUAL FOR PETROMAX
PRESSURE LAMPS
HK150 - HK250 - HK350 - HK500
Please read these instructions carefully and
keep them in a safe place!
SAFETY NOTES AND WARNINGS
• Only use the lamp outdoors. Do not use in-
doors!
• The lamp must not be used close to objects
that are flammable or sensitive to heat.
• Do not place the lamp on delicate surfaces.
• Never leave the lamp unattended while it is in
use.
• Only use pure paraffin oil or kerosene. Do not
use scented or coloured oils. Recommendati-
on: Petromax Alkan paraffin.
• This lamp is not a toy and it must not be used
by children. Keep out of reach of children and
animals.
• Do not cover the lamp.
• Risk of burning! Do not touch the lamp above
the tank during use or 1 hour after use. After
use let it cool down fully.
• Release the pressure completely after each
use by opening the bleeder screw.
• Do not add or remove fuel while the lamp is
in use.
• Only use original Petromax replacement
parts. The warranty expires should other re-
placement parts be used.
• In case of improper use or misappropriation,
we assume no liability.
• Do not stare into the incandescent mantle.
• Do not inhale the smoke emitted by the bur-
ning incandescent mantle.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Petromax is easily the most well-known pres-
sure lamp in the world. It has been widely used
for more than 100 years as a weather-resistant
and reliable external light source. Depending on
the model, it provides a luminous power output
of 400, 280, 200 or 120 watts. The brightness
level cannot be adjusted. With the appropriate
accessories, the lamp can be used for heating
or converted in an efficient cooking means.
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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Your Petromax lamp comes with a package that
contains the following items:
• 1 x funnel
• 1 x accessories and replacement parts set
(6 pieces)
• 1 x spirit can
• 2 x incandescent mantle
PARTS DESCRIPTION
A Petromax lamp is composed of more than
200 individual parts. The figure below shows all
main parts. You will find a complete overview
of all parts on: www.petromax.de, or contact our
customer service team for further information.
1) Hood
2) Inner casing
3) Mixing chamber
4) Burner
5) Knurled nuts
6) Spray nozzle +
needle
7) Carburettor
8) Bleeder screw
9) Rapid preheater
10) Handwheel
11) Manometer
12) Hand pump
13) Preheat cup