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!
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!
[FONT="]How do you smoke the Electronic cigarette?[/FONT][/COLOR][/B][B][COLOR=black][FONT="][/FONT]
[FONT="]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:[/FONT][/COLOR][B][COLOR=black][FONT="][/FONT][/B]
[FONT="]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[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][FONT="]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.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Do not use liquids or cartridges other than those delivered with your e-cigarette. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[B][COLOR=black][FONT="] [/FONT][/B]
[FONT="]Maintenance[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[COLOR=black][FONT="]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.[/FONT]
[FONT="]2. Clean the inside of the atomizer with a paper tissue, to absorb remaining liquid.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]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.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[FONT="]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. [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[FONT="]5. [U]Self resetting[/U]: 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. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[B][COLOR=black][FONT="]Grand cleaning operation[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sometimes you might think your atomizer is dead, because smoke reduces significantly. In this case you can do the following: [/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]Take out the cartridge and mouthpiece and battery.[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]Clean contact points of battery and atomizer with purified alcohol.[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]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[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]Rinse the atomizer with hot water and let it dry for 16 hours standing up.[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]After 16 hours, if your atomizer is dry, you can put in a new cartridge and new battery. Your cigarette will work normal again.[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]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:[/FONT][/COLOR][B][COLOR=black][FONT="][/FONT][/B]
[FONT="]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[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][FONT="]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.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Do not use liquids or cartridges other than those delivered with your e-cigarette. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[B][COLOR=black][FONT="] [/FONT][/B]
[FONT="]Maintenance[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[COLOR=black][FONT="]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.[/FONT]
[FONT="]2. Clean the inside of the atomizer with a paper tissue, to absorb remaining liquid.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]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.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]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. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]5. [U]Self resetting[/U]: 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. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[B][COLOR=black][FONT="]Grand cleaning operation[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sometimes you might think your atomizer is dead, because smoke reduces significantly. In this case you can do the following: [/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]Take out the cartridge and mouthpiece and battery.[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]Clean contact points of battery and atomizer with purified alcohol.[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]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[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]Rinse the atomizer with hot water and let it dry for 16 hours standing up.[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="]-[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="]After 16 hours, if your atomizer is dry, you can put in a new cartridge and new battery. Your cigarette will work normal again.[/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]
[FONT="] [/FONT]