Name: Zippo Wick
SKU: 87950

Net Quantity: 1No | Country of Origin: USA

Zippo’s genuine wick will keep your windproof lighter working at optimum performance. Comes in a sealed packaged.

1 wick per package
Fits all Zippo windproof lighters
Measurements: 100mm (4 inches)

Replacing the wick

Replace when the wick in your Zippo windproof lighter becomes black from carbon
To replace the wick pull the wick up with pliers until clean wick appears
Cut it off even with top of chimney and straighten the wick in the chimney

Wick Maintenance

Initially a new wick is white. Over time, the wick will turn black from carbon build up, which will reduce performance. When this happens you need to “trim the wick:”

1. Using a pair of tweezers or needle nose pliers, gently pull it up until the clean wick appears. Grab the wick as far down as possible to avoid ripping the wick.

2. Trim the end even with the top of the chimney using scissors or wire cutters.

Tip: This should be performed once or twice a year. Each wick is almost four (4) inches in length, so after 2-3 trimmings you’ll need to replace the wick. The wick should be changed if the lighter does not light properly or if the ignition process has to be repeated multiple times.

Trimming the Wick:

Step 1

First, gently pull up the wick using tweezers or pliers until the clean wick appears. Pull from as far down as possible to avoid ripping the wick.

Step 2

Using scissors or wire cutters trim the wick. This should be performed once or twice per year for optimal performance. After 2-3 trimmings the wick should be replaced.

How to Replace the Flint:

	Step 1 First, remove all components from the bottom of the lighter insert; flint screw, felt pad, packing material, and the old wick. Tip: To make reassembly quicker and easier, carefully reinstall the packing material in the same exact order as it was removed. The pieces will fit together better.
	Step 2 To replace the wick, insert a new wick either downward through the chimney or through the bottom of the lighter insert. Note: On a pipe lighter, the chimney cap is removable. Just slip your thumbnail under the edge at either end and lift.
	Step 3 Next, bend the top portion of the wick over the chimney to hold it on place during assembly.
	Step 4 Then, carefully reinstall the packing material in the same order it was taken out. As you are reinstalling in small pieces weave the wick between the padding in an 'S' pattern. Tip: The goal is to make sure the wick has as much contact with the packing material as possible.
	Step 5 Reinstall the felt pads over the flint tube and secure it with the flint spring. Be sure the flint does not fall out during this process.
	Step 6 Once your components are reinstalled put the insert back into the case and trim the wick. The lighter is ready to go.