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Unit 4, Long Meadow Industrial Estate,
Pontrilas, Herefordshire. HR2 0UA
SAFETY FIRST
All our locomotives are safe to run, and will give many hours of
pleasure, providing the following safety procedures are followed: -
1.
Please read the instructions thoroughly before running for
the first time.
2.
Never let the engine run out of water.
3.
When refilling the gas, do not have any naked flame present,
and NO SMOKING!
4.
Do not pick up the engine by the bodywork, chimney or
boiler, especially when hot.
5.
Only pick up the engine by the buffer beams and, when hot,
use old gloves or a cloth.
6.
Do not stand over the chimney. Ejected boiling water or
steam may cause serious injury.
7.
Do not open the smoke box door while the engine is alight.
ACCUCRAFT UK LTD
Tel: 01981 241380
www.accucraft.uk.com
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
"FLYING SCOTSMAN"
1
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- Page 1 ACCUCRAFT UK LTD Unit 4, Long Meadow Industrial Estate, Pontrilas, Herefordshire. HR2 0UA Tel: 01981 241380 www.accucraft.uk.com OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS “FLYING SCOTSMAN” SAFETY FIRST All our locomotives are safe to run, and will give many hours of pleasure, providing the following safety procedures are followed: - Please read the instructions thoroughly before running for the first time.
- Page 2 General Hints As with all operating machinery, whether model or full size, wear will occur. In the model steam locomotive much can be done to help prolong its life and decrease the amount of time required in the workshop for servicing. Keep the engine as clean as possible, and the motion free from dirt and garden debris.
- Page 3 The axle pump by-pass valve is in the cab on the right hand side. See photo. To open the valve turn anti-clockwise. The direction control is the lever in the nearside of the cab. To operate pull gently outwards and move to the desired direction. The control is “gated”, and will therefore hold itself in the full forward or reverse position.
- Page 4 the filler cap off for the present, so that any trapped air can escape. It can be refitted after you have filled up the boiler. To fill the boiler: Using the long brass lever supplied, fit it onto the the hand pump in the tender and fill up the boiler to about ¾ full; this will allow a good space for a ‘head of steam’.
- Page 5 condensate has been ejected. DO NOT stand over the chimney as ejected boiling water/steam could cause serious scalding. Place the direction lever into the reverse position, and then open the main steam throttle valve. The engine should start to move off in the reverse direction.
- Page 6 End of Run When the last run has finished the locomotive should be allowed to cool. When cool, clean the engine, check the motion and oil if necessary. The locomotive should always be put away in a clean condition as it attracts less dust and is always ready for the next run (or to be shown to an admiring friend).
- Page 7 Tools supplied: A: Name plates, these slip on over the lugs on the centre wheel splashers. B: Tender hand pump extension lever. C: Large syringe, not really required for this model. D: Small syringe and tube, for draining the lubricator. E: Bag of spare bolts and hex wrenches.
- Page 8 Tender Parts: A: Hand pump. B: Gas tank filler valve. C: Gas control valve. Cab Parts: A: Steam throttle valve. B: Axle pump by-pass valve. C: Water gauge. D: Direction lever. E: Pressure gauge. F: Water pipe connectors.