Sky lantern Release & Safety Guidelines

Sky Lantern Release & Safety Guidelines

A major advantage of sky lanterns, compared with fireworks, is that they are quieter and far safer. Light a Lantern (SA) sky lanterns come with full release and safety instructions. To ensure you are safe whilst enjoying them, please follow these guidelines carefully:

Familiarise yourself with the lanterns before lighting and launching them.
Always use two adults over the age of 16 to launch a lantern.
Never light sky lanterns whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs and never smoke whilst handling the lanterns.
Before the sky lantern is released, always ensure that any naked flames are supervised and never left unattended. Make sure you have water and/or fire extinguishers at hand.
Prior to use, all lanterns should be kept in a dry, secure place away from children. Ensure that all children are kept under supervision and away from the source of ignition during the release.

IMPORTANT RELEASE NOTES:

Please allow at least 2 – 3 minutes for the lantern to fill with hot air. During the hot summer months lanterns can take longer before they are ready for release.
DO NOT release the sky lanterns in wind conditions that make lighting the lantern difficult. Wind should not be stronger than 7 km/ph.
DO NOT release a sky lantern that is torn or contains holes as it could result in premature landing.
DO NOT release sky lanterns within a 10km radius of an operational airport or landing strip.
DO NOT release sky lanterns near to dry crops, farmland or next to thatched roofed properties.
Always check the wind direction prior to releasing the sky lanterns to ensure that no obstacles are in the direct flight path.
The flight path of the sky lanterns should be clear of buildings, trees, overhead cables and mountains.
If you are planning an event, please refer to a South African weather service website: www.weathersa.co.za in order to plan ahead.

Neither Light a Lantern and Light a Lantern (SA), nor its owners are liable or responsible for any loss or damage to property and/or persons resulting from the release of lanterns supplied by Light a Lantern (SA).

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