FAQ
Release Instructions
1. The most important point to remember when releasing your lanterns is to have fun and be safe! Sky Lanterns Involve Fire. As a result, you must be cautious, as you would with fireworks or any other flammable resource and open flame. Please read, fully understand and follow the safety advice & launching instructions below to enjoy your lanterns fully.
2. Never use Sky Lanterns near airports, roads, dry standing crops, or in places where they may be misinterpreted as a distress signal. Remember that each Sky Lantern is quite large, is a potential fire hazard, and has to land somewhere. Unpack Sky Lanterns in a safe environment, away from any sources of ignition. Take care not to tear the delicate paper.
3. A minimum of two people are required to light a lantern.
4. Before lighting the lantern, hold the lantern by the bamboo rim and gently fill the lantern with air to expand it fully and remove the creases. This ensures that the lantern will fly safely once lit.
5. To light the lantern, hold it by the top and the bamboo rim whilst another person lights the touch paper by holding a naked flame against it for a few seconds.
6. The lantern will fill with hot air from the lit touch paper and be ready to be released within approximately 30 seconds.
7. Hold the lantern by the rim until the lantern is ready to be released then let it go once it is ready to float gently into the sky.
ALWAYS TAKE CARE WHEN USING A NAKED FLAME TO LIGHT THE LANTERN! IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRER TO USE THE PRODUCT SAFELY.
Safety Instructions
1. Familiarize yourself with the lanterns before lighting. Ensure the lantern is fully opened, not creased or at an angle. Check the wind direction prior to releasing any lanterns. This will allow you to ensure that there are no likely obstacles. Do not release any lanterns within a five mile radius of an airport or landing strip. The flight path of the lanterns should avoid buildings and trees. Never use near airports, roads, around dry standing crops, or in places where they may be misinterpreted as a distress signal.
2. Releasing lanterns should take place under low wind conditions. Do not release lanterns in winds stronger than 1mph.
3. Prior to use, all lanterns should be kept in a dry, secure area away from children. Unpack the lanterns away from the source of ignition. Never light lanterns whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Sky Lanterns are safe when used correctly but are not toys and should not be used by children. Children in the launch area must be kept under strict supervision at all times.
4. Always wear protective clothing when lighting the lanterns. This should include using gloves and non-flammable clothes. Wear sensible clothing that is does not dangle around your hands or flap around any flame. 5. Make sure you have water and / or fire extinguishers at hand. Enjoy yourself, whisper a wish into your lanterns and be safe!
1. The most important point to remember when releasing your lanterns is to have fun and be safe! Sky Lanterns Involve Fire. As a result, you must be cautious, as you would with fireworks or any other flammable resource and open flame. Please read, fully understand and follow the safety advice & launching instructions below to enjoy your lanterns fully.
2. Never use Sky Lanterns near airports, roads, dry standing crops, or in places where they may be misinterpreted as a distress signal. Remember that each Sky Lantern is quite large, is a potential fire hazard, and has to land somewhere. Unpack Sky Lanterns in a safe environment, away from any sources of ignition. Take care not to tear the delicate paper.
3. A minimum of two people are required to light a lantern.
4. Before lighting the lantern, hold the lantern by the bamboo rim and gently fill the lantern with air to expand it fully and remove the creases. This ensures that the lantern will fly safely once lit.
5. To light the lantern, hold it by the top and the bamboo rim whilst another person lights the touch paper by holding a naked flame against it for a few seconds.
6. The lantern will fill with hot air from the lit touch paper and be ready to be released within approximately 30 seconds.
7. Hold the lantern by the rim until the lantern is ready to be released then let it go once it is ready to float gently into the sky.
ALWAYS TAKE CARE WHEN USING A NAKED FLAME TO LIGHT THE LANTERN! IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRER TO USE THE PRODUCT SAFELY.
Safety Instructions
1. Familiarize yourself with the lanterns before lighting. Ensure the lantern is fully opened, not creased or at an angle. Check the wind direction prior to releasing any lanterns. This will allow you to ensure that there are no likely obstacles. Do not release any lanterns within a five mile radius of an airport or landing strip. The flight path of the lanterns should avoid buildings and trees. Never use near airports, roads, around dry standing crops, or in places where they may be misinterpreted as a distress signal.
2. Releasing lanterns should take place under low wind conditions. Do not release lanterns in winds stronger than 1mph.
3. Prior to use, all lanterns should be kept in a dry, secure area away from children. Unpack the lanterns away from the source of ignition. Never light lanterns whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Sky Lanterns are safe when used correctly but are not toys and should not be used by children. Children in the launch area must be kept under strict supervision at all times.
4. Always wear protective clothing when lighting the lanterns. This should include using gloves and non-flammable clothes. Wear sensible clothing that is does not dangle around your hands or flap around any flame. 5. Make sure you have water and / or fire extinguishers at hand. Enjoy yourself, whisper a wish into your lanterns and be safe!
