Notice for use and general questions
Before using your e-cigarette for the first time please
read this manual carefully so that you clearly understand
what the e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) is all about
and how to use it.
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There are three main objectives when using your e-cigarette
electronic cigarette);
- To reduce frequent smoking
- To replace smoking
- To stop smoking
What is an e-cigarette or electronic cigarette?
The e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) is a battery operated
smokeless cigarette which not only tastes but looks and
feels like any other traditional cigarette that you buy
from your supermarket or café.
The e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) consists of three
parts, a shell that we call the battery with a micro-electronic
circuit, an atomizer and the mouth piece or cartridge.
When you buy an e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) you
buy only one unit and you replace the cartridge (as you
would buy a pack of standard cigarettes) or you can refill
this part of the cigarette with e-liquid. The cartridges
or e-liquid are available in various flavours and strengths
representing the different brands that consumers are smoking.
Later on we will explain how you can refill your cartridge.
What is the difference between an e-cigarette (electronic
cigarette) and a traditional cigarette?
The main differences are that it is healthier and completely
legal to smoke an e-cigarette (electronic cigarette). Instead
of inhaling tar and other chemicals that are harmful to
your body, with the e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) you
only inhale water vapour that contains nicotine in the strength
that you choose. Many countries around the world have smoking
restrictions. In South Africa a new smoking legislation
has just been announced, smoking with children in your car
under the age of 12 is now against the law.
How does an e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) works?
The e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) creates the same
smoking experience as an ordinary cigarette. However instead
of inhaling tar and other harmful chemicals that you find
in a standard cigarette, on inhaling an e-cigarette (electronic
cigarette), you only inhale vapour that contains nicotine.
The e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) is activated automatically
when it is "smoked" (puffed) and it will automatically
switch to standby mode when it is not smoked.
As mentioned before the e-cigarette (electronic cigarette)
consists out of three parts. Each part has its own function;
The battery - this powers the e- cigarette (electronic
cigarette). The battery lasts between 3 -4 hours depending
on the type of smoker that you are. You do get a charger
with the kit that you order. Some of our kits have two batteries
and three different chargers (wall unit, car and USB charger)
The atomizer - when you smoke (inhale) your e- cigarette
(electronic cigarette) the atomizer gets activated and heats
up the liquid nicotine that is in the cartridge and turns
it into harmless nicotine vapour
The cartridge - the cartridge contains the liquid
nicotine and as explained above the liquid nicotine is turned
into nicotine vapour that gives you that instant "puff"
or "hit". Once the cartridge doesn't turn out
vapour anymore you need to replace it or refill it with
liquid nicotine. The cartridges are not all the same. You
can get cartridges that will give you from 70 (4 to 6 cigarettes)
to 200 puffs (12 to 14 cigarettes) per cartridge. Make sure
that you know which cartridge comes with the starter kit
that you order. The cartridges come in different flavours
very similar to any standard tobacco cigarette (menthol,
camel, malboro etc). Furthermore it comes in various strengths
of nicotine (no-nicotine, low, medium and high)
The process - When you smoke (puff) the e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette) from the back end of the cartridge
the air flow is detected by a sensor. The micro-electronic
processor then automatically activates the atomizer which
warms up the e-liquid in the cartridge and injects small
droplets into the flowing air that vapourises the nicotine.
The mist of the vapour is what you inhale and this also
produces the tactile and craving satisfaction that a standard
cigarette also creates and looked for by smokers.
What are the benefits of smoking an e-cigarette?
The e-cigarette produces no harm of secondhand smoking,
no harm to those that are smoking and in addition does not
smell, there is no lighting needed, no fire hazards and
can be smoked in most public places. In short;
- Healthier
- No tar
- No tobacco
- No messy ash or smell
- Cheaper than a standard cigarette
- No fire
- Legal to smoke anywhere
- Choose your flavor and nicotine strength
Important:
- Keep it away from high temperature environment in case
of storage
- Do not weld the battery onto the device
- Do not pierce holes in any part of the device
- Stop using the device immediately should you smell a
peculiar smell, if it changes colour or any other unusual
case happens when smoking the device
- Keep your e-cigarette away from children
How to use your e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) for
the first time
It is of vital importance that you know how to use your
e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) for the first time
Step 1
- Remove the dummy cartridge that is attached to atomizer
(Take note that you cannot refill this cartridge)
- Unscrew the atomizer from the battery
- Insert the charger (wall, USB or car charger) into the
battery
- Charge the battery for 8 full hours. Don't remove the
battery even if the LED light (status indicator lamp)
on the charger turns green before the 8 hours are up.
A regular charge is 2 to 3 hours
- If the LED light (status indicator lamp) flickers red
it means that the battery is low on power
Step 2
- Take a cartridge from its box/sleeve. If it has a plastic
wrapper around it, remove it. Put the cartridge tightly
onto the atomizer.
- Screw the atomizer back onto the fully charged battery.
Make sure you screw it tight so there is no gap between
the atomizer and the battery. If there is a gap your e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette) will not function correctly
- Give the atomizer a few minutes to absorb some of the
nicotine e-liquid solution
- You can now safely use your e-cigarette (electronic
cigarette)
Note: The 1st few smokes
(puffs) don't always taste great as there is a primer fluid
in the atomizer to keep it moist. The taste will improve
with time.
How to smoke (puff) your e-cigarette (electronic cigarette)
Smokers all have different ways of smoking. When smoking
your e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) for the first time
it might feel strange and you might not produce enough vapour
to actually get that first nicotine feeling or it might
happen that you even "over puff". Remember that
first time that you smoke a standard cigarette? Well, it
is exactly the same and pretty soon you will become an expert
in smoking your -cigarette (electronic cigarette).
The best way to smoke (puff) your e-cigarette (electronic
cigarette) is to take a puff that is just hard enough to
light up the LED light (status indicator lamp). It does
not mean that the harder you puff the more vapour you will
produce.
Of importance is that you always keep your e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette) in a downward position when smoking
it. This is to stop the nicotine from running backwards
into the end of the cartridge.
Lastly, don't put your fingers over the air inlet holes
when you smoke (puff) your e-cigarette (electronic cigarette).
The inlet holes are the little open slits where the atomizer
and battery join.
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How to change your cartridge
You have to change or refill the cartridge once no more
vapour is produced. To change or replace the cartridge is
very easy;
Step 1
Remove the used cartridge that is attached to atomizer
Step 2
Take a cartridge from its box/sleeve. If it has a plastic
wrapper around it, remove it. Put the cartridge tightly
onto the atomizer
How to refill your cartridge
You have to replace or refill the cartridge once no more
vapour is produced. The easiest way is simply by replacing
the cartridge but the cheapest ways is to refill the cartridge
with e-liquid. E-liquid also last longer than the cartridges.
There are three ways in which you can refill the cartridge;
- Drops directly onto the atomizer wick
- To fill the cartridge by dropping directly from the
bottle of e-liquid
- To fill the cartridge by using a syringe
You will have to experiment to see which method works the
best for you.
How to drip drops directly onto
the atomizer wick
Step 1
Remove the cartridge from the atomizer
Step 2
Drip 2 drops directly onto the atomizer wick.
Drip slowly and make sure each drop is absorbed before adding
the next one. Make sure that you don't spill on the sides
of the atomizer
Step 3
Put the cartridge tightly back onto the atomizer
Repeat these steps once the atomization effect is reduced.
Notes: Two drops of e-liquid is about one cigarette
that is equivalent to 11 to 15 puffs.
How to fill the cartridge by dropping
directly from the bottle of e-liquid
Step 1
Remove the cartridge from the atomizer
Step 2
Drip 3 drops directly onto the sponge in the atomizer.
Drip slowly and make sure each drop is absorbed before adding
the next one. Also make sure that you drop the liquid on
the middle of the sponge and not the sides. This will prevent
the liquid from running out
Step 3
Put the cartridge back onto atomizer
Repeat these steps when vapour diminishes.
Notes: Three drops of e-liquid directly on the sponge of
the cartridge is about three cigarettes that is equivalent
to 30 to 40 puffs. To get a maximum effect you can combine
dripping the e-liquid onto the wick of the atomizer with
refill of the cartridge.
How to fill
the cartridge by using a syringe
Step 1
Remove the cartridge from the atomizer
Step 2
Instead of dripping directly from the bottle you can now
use a syringe. Drip 3 drops directly onto the sponge in
the atomizer. Drip slowly and make sure each drop is absorbed
before adding the next one. Also make sure that you drop
the liquid on the middle of the sponge and not the side.
This will prevent the liquid from running out. You can also
use the syringe to drip the e-liquid directly on the atomizer
wick as per the above picture.
Step 3
Put the cartridge back onto atomizer
Repeat these steps when vapour diminishes.
Questions and answers
Q. Does the vapour that is produced smell?
A. Although the vapour
looks a lot like smoke it does not smell like the smoke
of a standard cigarette and therefore your clothes and other
surroundings will also not smell
Q. Why am I not getting enough vapour when I smoke
my e-cigarette (electronic cigarette)?
A. There are a few
possible reasons;
- There is not enough nicotine solution in the cartridge
to reach the heating coil.
Solution: Replace or refill the cartridge
- You are not taking long enough puffs
Solution: Inhale longer
- You are holding the vapour in too long. Vapour is more
easily absorbed by the lungs
- The battery may be running low and there is not enough
power to heat the coil correctly
Solution: Change or charge the battery
- If you have had the atomizer for a while it could be
getting clogged.
Solution: Clean the atomizer
Q. I get a nicotine oil (sweet) taste in my mouth
when I smoke my e-cigarette (electronic cigarette). How
do I stop this from happening?
A. There are three
possible reasons that you taste nicotine in your mouth;
- You are smoking (puffing) too hard
- When you refilled the cartridge oil spilled on the
side of the sponge therefore you need to clean your cartridge
- During shipping the cartridges get shook up and the
fluid in the inner cartridge spills over into the air
flow channel. When you inhale the spilt fluid is sucked
up the air flow channel and into the mouth. By blowing
into the mouth end of the cartridge you can get rid of
any loose liquid or you can wipe both ends with a lint
free wipe (cotton wool)
Q. What is the life span of a battery?
A. E-cigarettes (electronic
cigarettes) are powered by Lithium-ion batteries. These
batteries are rechargeable in a range of 300 times (9 months
if charged once a day) and thereafter it will become useless.
Q. Can I replace on the battery part of the e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette)
A. As the e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette) is so cheap we strongly advise you
to replace the whole unit and not only the battery
Q. Must I clean the battery?
A. The answer is yes.
If you clean your battery you can prolong the life span
of your e-cigarette (electronic cigarette)
Q. How do I clean the battery part of the e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette)?
A. After using your
e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) you will notice that
after a while a green or black substance starts building
up on the battery thread and head. To clean the battery
dab some cotton wool with surgical spirits or any other
spirits and then wipe it very softly until it is clean
Q. How often must I clean the battery?
A. We recommend that
you clean it at least once a month
Q. Can the battery get activated even if you don't
smoke (puff) the e-cigarette (electronic cigarette)?
A. If you go into
a night club with loud music playing it may activate the
battery. We recommend you detach the atomizer from the battery
until you want to use it again
Q. Why does the e-cigarette's (electronic cigarette)
performance drop over time?
A. It is not actually
the e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) that drops performance
but the atomizer that produces less vapour. This is due
to the wick (the heating element) getting clogged with carbon.
The carbon is deposited on the heating coil when the nicotine
solution is vaporized. The carbon is taking up space and
the wick is no longer able to absorb as much nicotine with
the result that the atomizer is unable to produce as much
vapour as what is needed.
Q. How can I prevent the e-cigarette (electronic
cigarette) to drop peformance?
A. As explained in
the previous answer it is actually the atomizer that drops
in performance (produce less vapour.) By cleaning the atomizer
on a regular basis you can prevent or prolong this from
happening. See the next question on "How do I clean
the atomizer". You can also soak the atomizer once
a week in Coca-Cola for approximately 3 hours. The acid
in the Coca-Cola will help loosen carbon that has built
up on the heating coil. Rinse the atomizer with clean water
and let it dry completely before use.
Q. How do I clean the atomizer?
A. To clean the atomizer
we suggest that you give it a rinse every three days. Grab
the atomizer with a tweezers or tong and rinse it under
a hot water tap for a few minutes. Blow into the battery
end of the atomizer to remove any excess water. You could
also use some compressed air or a hair dryer to dry it.
Place the atomizer upside down in an egg cup or something
similar with tissue paper or cotton wool in it and allow
it time to drain. When the atomizer is fully dry and ready
to use put at least 3 drops onto the wick and give it 10
- 15 minutes to absorb the e-liquid before using it. You
can also give the atomizer 3 taps on your hand to start
the flow of the e-liquid
Note: It may take a good few puffs to get the atomizer
back into action again (20 to 40 puffs)
Q. When must I replace the atomizer?
A. As the e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette) is so cheap we strongly advise you
to replace the whole unit and not only the atomizer
Q. How do I prolong the life span of the atomizer?
A. Don't smoke it
till it gets dry. When the vapour production gets less,
add more e-liquid, replace the cartridge or stop smoking
and lastly clean it on a regular basis
Q. How do I clean a cartridge?
A. Should you spill
e-liquid on the side of the sponge you can clean out the
cartridge by following the steps below;
Step 1
Use an ear bud or a tissue of which you have rolled up
the ends and insert it into the cartridge to dry it out
Try not to let the tissue touch the sponge
Step 2
Hold the electronic cigarette upright (cartridge side up)
for a few minutes before using. This will allow the wick
to absorb some nicotine fluid.
Notes: If you are still getting nicotine in your
mouth repeat the above steps and if you get a funny metallic
or burning taste when smoking your e-cigarette (electronic
cigarette) it is due to too little nicotine solution. You
can also rinse the sponge inside the cartridge with warm
water or replace it with "wool" that pet shops
sell which are used in the filters of a fish tank
Q. When must I replace the cartridge?
A. If you take care
and clean your cartridges regularly you can use them for
a very long time. As the cartridges for the e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette) are so cheap we strongly advise you
to always keep spares
Q. How long do the refill cartridges last in storage?
A. Cartridges should
be stored in a cool, dry place and should be used within
6 to 12 months of purchase date
Q. How long would a cartridge last?
A. As mentioned before
some cartridges last for 70 puffs (4 to 6 cigarettes) and
some even up to 200 puffs (12 to 14 cigarettes). It all
depends on which one you purchase
Q. How long would a bottle of 10 ml e-liquid last?
A. A 10ml bottle should
give you at least 400 drops. If you need 5 drops to refill
a cartridge it will fill 80 cartridges.
Q. Why does the cigarette cut out sometimes?
A. If you inhale for
more than 5 seconds the device might cut out and you may
not be able to use it for 2 minutes. This is a safety mechanism
to that you don't inhale too much nicotine. If it does cut
out just leave the device for 2 minutes then try again.
If you smell a burning smell stop smoking your e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette) immediately
Q. What is the crackling sound that I hear with times?
A. The crackling sound
you hear is most likely coming from the atomizer where the
nicotine is heating the coil. This is not dangerous and
you can still continue smoking your e-cigarette (electronic
cigarette)
Q. What is the whistling sound that I hear with times?
A. The whistling sound
you hear is most likely coming from the cartridge that is
not placed tightly enough onto the atomizer. Remove it and
put it back tightly
Q. Would I get into trouble if I smoke my e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette) on an airplane?
A. As you are not
actually smoking and there is no smell you should not get
into trouble for smoking your e-cigarette (electronic cigarette)
on an airplane.
Q. How long is an e-cigarette (electronic cigarette)?
A. An e-cigarette
(electronic cigarette) is just as long as a standard cigarette
Q. What is inside the vapour that is produced by
the e-cigarette (electronic cigarette)?
A. Water, propylene
glycol and nicotine
Q. Which e-cigarette (electronic cigarette) should
I buy?
A. It all depends
on your needs. The best is always to buy the kit that will
work for you, 2 batteries and 3 car chargers (wall, USB
& car). On the other hand you might first wish to try
it out and purchase the cheapest kit
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