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Unit 4, Long Meadow Industrial Estate
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER LOG BOOK
"W&L Hunslet No. 14" MANUAL CONTROL
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.
8.
Constant supervision of the boiler water level is imperative as the
gas WILL outlast the water. Failure to do so will be treated as
misuse and is not covered by the warranty. The boiler will require
topping up about every 10 minutes.
ACCUCRAFT UK LTD
Pontrilas, Herefordshire
Tel: 01981 241380
www.accucraft.uk.com
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- Page 1 ACCUCRAFT UK LTD Unit 4, Long Meadow Industrial Estate Pontrilas, Herefordshire Tel: 01981 241380 www.accucraft.uk.com OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER LOG BOOK “W&L Hunslet No. 14” MANUAL CONTROL SAFETY FIRST All our locomotives are safe to run, and will give many hours of...
- 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 boiler water filler is on top of the steam turret on the boiler in the middle of the cab. Undo the knurled cap to fill with water. As the loco is supplied with a Boiler Filler Cap, change the original plastic topped cap with the one supplied loose with the loco.
- Page 4 filler cap. We have supplied a long tool with a ‘T’ bar handle to aid in the removal of the lubricator cap; it has a cut out shape in the bottom end which fits over the ‘T’ bar on the lubricator cap. Fill up the lubricator with steam oil to about ¼...
- Page 5 Running When the engine has raised about 50 psi you are ready to start running. It is advisable to run the engine in reverse first; it clears the condensed water from the cylinders best this way. Before commencing your first run of the day, it is advisable to put a cloth loosely over the chimney for a few minutes, as condensed water will be ejected from the chimney.
- Page 6 Continuous Running Running for longer periods of time than the normal, requires the use of the Boiler Filling System. This consists of a pump bottle with tube attached and a replacement boiler filler cap, which has a non-return valve on its underside.
- Page 7 End of Run As previously mentioned, the locomotive will slow (due to pressure dropping) when the fire has gone out, stop at a convenient place and open the lubricator drain valve. Blow out all condensed water and the remaining oil. Leave the drain valve open and allow all the remaining steam to blow out.
- Page 8 A Bit of History Built in 1954, No. 85 was the last of 32 built for the Sierra Leone Government Railways to a standard design by Hunslet. Completed as works number 3815, No. 85 was delivered to the Sierra Leone port and capital of Freetown with sister engine No.
- Page 9 BLOCKS IT. NONE OF THE ABOVE DAMAGE WILL BE COVERED BY WARRANTY AS IT IS ATRIBUTED TO OPERATOR ERROR. AT ACCUCRAFT WE GIVE YOU THE ABILITY TO RAISE A GOOD HEAD OF STEAM BUT IT IS UP TO THE OPERATOR TO CONTROL THE GAS FLOW SO THE FIRE DOES NOT ROAR OUT OF CONTROL AND BURN IN THE SMOKE BOX.
- Page 10 GUARANTEE Accucraft UK Ltd will remedy any defect or malfunction occurring with this product during a two year guarantee period from date of purchase. This guarantee does not extend to malfunctions or defects caused by damage or unreasonable use, including the failure to provide the correct types of lubrication and water or by not controlling the gas correctly.
- Page 11 Cab Operational Controls: A: Water filler. B: Steam regulator. C: Lubricator, drain under footplate. D: Gas Filler valve. E: Gas Control valve. F: Water gauge. G: Reverse lever. H: Burner jet. I: Pressure gauge.
- Page 12 Accessories Illustrated. A. Protective gloves B. Boiler filling syringe C. Drain valve key D. Special tool for the lubricator cap removal E. Hex nut spinners for 2mm and 3mm hex bolts F. Allen keys and spare nuts and bolts G. Replacement water top up valve...
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