THE DISPOSABLE LIGHTER

Describing the Lighter

The lighter is portable device to generate a flame. Its shape comes in different sizes. Its body is made of
plastic while its top is made of metal.

Figure 1: The disposable lighter

The Lighter Body

The lighter body is mostly about two inches long and is made out of plastic. It serves as a holder for the
gas inside.

The Lighter Top

The lighter top serves as the housing of the components needed for the lighter.

Dip Tube
This component serves as the hose of the lighter. It lets the gas to go to the top in order for it to be ignited.

Flint Spring
The flint spring holds the flint into its position in order for the flint to be continuously struck. It is made
of brass.

Flint
The flint is of the components responsible for the igniting of the lighter. The flint is made out of
ferrocerium, which are man-made materials that produce sparks when struck by metal.

Striker Wheel
This components function is to strike the flint in order to produce sparks to ignite the gas. It is made out
of brass.

Valve
The valve is the passageway of the gas through its nozzle. It opens when the striker wheel also turns. It is
made of some brass and some plastic.

Fuel Lever
This component helps the opening of the fuel valve.

Flame Height Adjuster

The flame height adjuster is the component that changes the strength of the flame produced by the lighter.

Pressure Regulator Disk

This circular metal component regulates the flow of the gas passing through.

Shroud
The shroud is metallic and is U-shaped. It serves as the cover of the lighter top and its components housed
inside.

USING THE LIGHTER

In using the lighter, grip the lighter with your thumb on the striker wheel. Make sure to face the nozzle of
the lighter away from your face and any flammable materials for safety. Then apply a swift downward
pressure on the wheel in order for it to strike the flint. If the fuel is not ignited, repeat the same motions
until a flame is produced. If the flame is too strong, use the Flame Height Adjuster to change its strength.