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- Page 1 ATLANTIC Owners Handbook For the Atlantic Locomotive...
- Page 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read these instructions carefully before operating the locomotive. The following items are required for running this engine and are not included with the model. Fuel Butane gas. See 'Filling the gas tank' Water See 'Filling the boiler' Lubricating oil See 'Lubrication' SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Atlantic Instruction Booklet CONTENTS Tool kit. Page 4 Running in. Page 4 Access to the controls. Page 4 Identification of parts of the locomotive. Page 5 Preparing for operation. Page 6 Filling the Gas Tank. Page 6 Filling the Boiler. -
Page 4: Tool Kit
TOOL KIT The following items are included with your locomotive. One 60ml bottle of special steam oil for use in the cylinder lubricator. One 60ml syringe with plastic tube for filling the boiler with water. One water top-up pump bottle. One set of spare washers and ‘0’... -
Page 5: Identification Of Parts Of The Locomotive
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS OF THE LOCOMOTIVE Radio controlled version illustrated A) Boiler filler plug and safety valve (under dome). B) Lubricator. C) Water gauge D) Pressure gauge. E) Boiler top up valve. F) Gas tank. G) Gas regulator. H) Gas jet holder. I) R/C batteries (under dummy coal). -
Page 6: Preparing For Operation
A special brass gas filler adapter is obtainable from your local garden railway supplier or direct from ROUNDHOUSE. Mixed gasses are also available and may be used if ordinary butane or Iso-butane are not available, but see ‘Gas System’... -
Page 7: 2B. Filling Using The Pump Bottle
to the top with clean water. Distilled water is recommended if available. As an alternative in soft water areas, clean tap water can be used. Also, rain water or water from a dehumidifier may be used provided that it is adequately filtered. Many people use rain water passed through a wine or coffee filter to remove any particles or debris. -
Page 8: Lighting The Burner
hot – leading to dry running. We recommend the use of a 20-50 motor oil for external lubrication. Internal lubrication is achieved by steam oil that is mixed with the steam in the displacement lubricator, housed in the left-hand side of the cab. - Page 9 to normal and the blue flame will be visible in the smokebox if viewed down the chimney from a safe height. Should this happen, turn off the gas immediately or damage may result and then re-light it. If the problem persists and it is not possible to ignite the burner correctly, then a dirty jet should be suspected and cleaned as detailed in the ’Gas System’...
- Page 10 loco comes to a halt. Should the water expire before the gas is fully used, the pressure will drop rapidly and the loco will stop. Check the pressure gauge – if this is zero turn off the gas. No damage will result if the gas is turned off immediately.
- Page 11 receiver on the locomotive with the switch on the underside of the right hand side tank. The left hand stick on the transmitter controls the steam regulator, down for stop up for go. Moving to the left or right has no function. The right hand stick operates the reverser, left for forward and right for reverse.
- Page 12 steam for long periods. Once the locomotive is in operation as detailed in the previous sections, water can be added to the boiler at any time during the run as follows. Fill the water pump bottle from your usual water supply. Bring the locomotive to a halt in a convenient place and remove the cab roof.
- Page 13 Roundhouse. The driving wheels are moveable on their axles and are locked in place by a small grub screw.
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Page 14: Steam Leaks
If the radio control gives problems, always check the batteries first and replace if in doubt. For further details of the Radio Control equipment, refer to the ROUNDHOUSE supplementary R/C booklet. GAS SYSTEM Atlantic locomotives are fitted with our 'FG' type gas burner, which is... - Page 15 set up and fully tested at the factory. This system is designed for use with Butane or Iso-Butane gas. Mixed gasses, i.e. Butane with a proportion of Propane mixed in, are available, and may be used if straight Butane is unavailable. These come in a variety of mixes ranging from 90/10 to 60/40 with one of the most common being 70/30.
- Page 16 in as far as it will go. The gas regulator has a spindle ‘O’ ring housed inside the body which may need lubrication from time to time if the control becomes ‘spongy’ in operation, making precise gas control difficult. As stated in the lighting instructions the full range of adjustment for normal burner operation is achieved within the first full rotation of the regulator knob, and it should only be unscrewed more than this for maintenance purposes and when the tank is empty, and there are no...
- Page 18 Please refer to the ‘owner’s handbook’ for your particular model of locomotive, for details on correct use of these pressure vessels. Pressure vessel care and maintenance Gas tank The gas tank is used for the storage of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) in the form of butane, iso-butane or as set out in the ‘owners handbook’.
- Page 19 Gas Burner 1). Superheater Pipe. 2). Lubricator Pipe. 3). Gas Jet Holder retaining screw. 4). Gas Jet. 5). Gas Jet Holder. 6). Gas Pipe. 7). Gas Burner fixing screw. 8). Air Inlet Holes.
- Page 20 Your dealer is; ROUNDHOUSE If your dealer is unable to help, you may contact the Factory directly ROUNDHOUSE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. Units 6-9 Churchill Business Park. Churchill Road. Wheatley. Doncaster. DN1 2TF. England Telephone 01302 328035 Fax 01302 761312 email mail@roundhouse-eng.com...