510 usage and maintenance instructions from Joye Technology

[testerjtester]

These instructions come directly from Shenzhen Joye Technology, so I feel pretty good about following these techniques to clean and otherwise maintain my 510, as opposed to some of the others I've seen around the forums. I understand that everyone has their time-tested methods to clean their atomizers, but until I'm more familiar with the device, I figure you can't beat tips that come directly from the manufacturer...

I got them from a supplier (The Widow) in response to some questions, and thought they would probably be of general interest here... so, enjoy!

How do you smoke the Electronic cigarette?
E-smoking is different from normal smoking. E-smoking is a matter of inhaling rather then smoking. When you inhale, you should consider the following:
Do not inhale continuously or for a long period. Do not pull too heavy or too fast or too many times in a short period of time. This will have a negative effect on the cigarette function
Always pull slowly (3 to 5 times pulling) and let the atomizer rest in between for at least 3 minutes. Over consuming your E-cigarette will lead to malfunctions. I f you whish to inhale more or more frequently it is advised to use 2 sets of E-cigarettes at the alternatively.
Do not use liquids or cartridges other than those delivered with your e-cigarette.

Maintenance
1. Clean the battery and atomizer by using purified alcohol to clean the contact points of the battery and atomizer with a clean paper tissue. By doing this regularly, your cigarette will perform better.
2. Clean the inside of the atomizer with a paper tissue, to absorb remaining liquid.

3. If you fell your cigarette does not produce enough smoke or the pulling becomes heavy, it is time to clean. Blow through the atomizer side, on the other side you will see liquid coming out. After this operation, clean everything and dry it with a paper tissue. Your cigarette should be working better now. If the cigarette does not perform better, go to point 4.

4. Take the inside of an old cartridge and pull it out of the mouthpiece. Rinse it with water and press it dry. Put it back in the cleaned mouthpiece. Pour 2 drops of hot water on the cartridge. Smoke without inhaling for a few minutes and check the cartridges. If the cartridge is brown, take it out and repeat the procedure until clean. Then put in a new cartridge and new battery. Your cigarette should be ok now.

5. Self resetting: If you have the impression your cigarette does not develop enough smoke or the pulling is heavy you can try this: put he battery side in your mouth and blow on it. There are 2 little holes next to the LED light. Now your atomizer heats up and burns the rest liquid on the atomizer. Do not exceed 12 seconds of blowing or your atomizer will burn dead. After this operation your cigarette will function normal again. You will need to replace the battery and charge the one you just used.
Grand cleaning operation
Sometimes you might think your atomizer is dead, because smoke reduces significantly. In this case you can do the following:

-Take out the cartridge and mouthpiece and battery.

-Clean contact points of battery and atomizer with purified alcohol.

-Take the atomizer with the big opening up and pour purified alcohol inside. Shake the atomizer for at least 2 minutes, drain the alcohol through the small hole at the other side and repeat this at least 3 times

-Rinse the atomizer with hot water and let it dry for 16 hours standing up.

-After 16 hours, if your atomizer is dry, you can put in a new cartridge and new battery. Your cigarette will work normal again.

[strayling]

Thanks for posting that. I might give some of those cleaning tips a try.

[bri1270]

That is a nice little post...and a great find.

[srtga]

Thanks! Should be a sticky!

[testerjtester]

Thought I'd note that I've gone through atomizer cleaning steps 3 and 4, and it resuscitated one of mine quite nicely - must have had some liquid leave some gunk in there, because it was clogging it up and overlaying the flavor of the others.

I don't think I've ever come across the notion of essentially vaping hot water, but I could literally feel the gunk coming out and the vaping get easier over the first 4-5 drags... seems like the principle could work well with other models too*.

* Not that I'm necessarily recommending it, mind you...

Tim

EDIT: Sorry, forgot to add, after vaping the water it says to put a new cartridge and battery on right away, but I did that and there was still some water left in the atomizer. So I think it might make sense to add a step to blow out the atomizer afterwards and maybe let it air dry for a while before using it again, then drip a drop or two of liquid to re-prime the atomizer.

[MrKrinkle]

Great Post TY I have yet to have any issues with mine but I will be printing this info and keeping for my records... Thanks Again

[rsngfrce]

I just removed the filling from a cart for the first time to clean it, and I had a difficult time getting it back in the cart... it's much simpler with the little puff ball filling in my M401. The 501 filling seemed to expand and I tried to roll it back up and felt like I had to jam it to get it back into the cart. Does anyone have any tips on the best way to do this?

[strayling]

Originally Posted by rsngfrce

I just removed the filling from a cart for the first time to clean it, and I had a difficult time getting it back in the cart... it's much simpler with the little puff ball filling in my M401. The 501 filling seemed to expand and I tried to roll it back up and felt like I had to jam it to get it back into the cart. Does anyone have any tips on the best way to do this?

I've not tried this so take it for what it's worth, but how about rolling it up in a bit of paper, putting the tube thus formed into the cart and then pushing the filler down?

[MrKrinkle]

I just use a paperclip to feed the polyfill back into the cart havnt had a problem at all and in most cases I find that by adding about 15 drops to the cart before I put the fill back in I get a much longer cart life and even then I am able to add 2-3 drops to top it off I run the manual batteries no fear of damaging the batteries as they are sealed so I add 2-3 drops to the atomizer and bam monster vape carts last long time and vape life is goooooooooooood!!!

[gr8dane]

Originally Posted by MrKrinkle

I find that by adding about 15 drops to the cart before I put the fill back in I get a much longer cart life

Great idea. I just did a batch of 'fill, let sit for awhile' carts. This would make it go a whole lot faster/easier
-Kathy