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Step 1. Firstly fill the base of the hookah with water. It is a preferred method to use cold water for maximum benefit. Make sure you don't fill it with too much water. The water level should reach approximately 1-1 1/2 inches above the bottom of the metal tube. Therefore the tube is submerged in water.
Step 2. Place a long stainless steel tube over the glass base. Make sure it fits in straight and is airtight. There should be a rubber stopper between the glass base and the metal center piece. If the rubber grommet feels tight simply moisten the rubber with water and gently turn it clockwise to push the mid section into the base.
Step 3. Place the circular tray on top of the hookah metal pipe.
Step 4. Attach the clay bowl to the top of the metal mid-section.
Step 5. Place hose into the metal mid-section.
Step 6. Test that your setup is airtight by placing your hand on top of the hookah's bowl and then sucking in through the hose. If everything is okay, you should feel a pull at your hand and see bubbles in the water. If either of these two things don't happen, then in all likelihood, you have air escaping from somewhere. Carefully check to find the source.
Step 7. If your setup is airtight, then place some soaked tobacco in the bowl making sure it is level with the rim of the clay bowl. Make sure you SPRINKLE the tobacco versus packing it in so that the air flow isn't restricted. Also don't let the tobacco level reach over the bowl or overflow. To decrease the harshness you can place foil over the top of the bowl. Cut out a round or square piece of foil about twice the diameter of the bowl and place it over the bowl making sure it is flat and airtight. Then take a tooth pick or a sharp object and punch tiny holes all along the top of the foil.
Step 8. Gently light your charcoal. Make sure you hold the charcoal with the hookah clamps provided.
Step 9. When lit bring the charcoal near the hookah, holding it with the clamps and place it on top of the foil. For a longer smoke, place the charcoal on the edge of the bowl and work it around the outside. The center of the bowl is the last place to be touched with the charcoal.
Step 10. Let the charcoal burn the tobacco for about 2 minutes. Then gently pressing down on the charcoal, suck in using the mouthpiece. You should notice smoke building up inside the base and eventually (after a few strong puffs), you should feel the taste of the tobacco in your mouth. It's important to be patient and let the charcoal heat the tobacco.
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