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ACCUCRAFT UK LTD
Pinewood Cottage, Brockhurst
Church Stretton, Shropshire
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.
Always do a complete refill of gas, oil and water. Never refill
just the gas to prolong the run.
3.
Never let the engine run out of water.
4.
When refilling the gas, do not have any naked flame present,
and NO SMOKING!
5.
Do not pick up the engine by the bodywork, chimney or boiler,
especially when hot.
6.
Only pick up the engine by lifting from under the middle of
the central cradle and, when hot, use old gloves or a cloth.
7.
Do not stand over the chimney. Ejected boiling water or steam
may cause serious injury.
8.
Do not open the smoke box door while the engine is alight.
SY6 6QY
Tel: 01694 723799
www.accucraft.uk.com
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
"NG16 GARRATT"
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- Page 1 ACCUCRAFT UK LTD Pinewood Cottage, Brockhurst Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6QY Tel: 01694 723799 www.accucraft.uk.com OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS “NG16 GARRATT” 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 lubricator is in the left hand side to the front of the cab, just forward of the doorway. The filler cap has a “T” bar in it to aid removal. The lubricator drains directly down beneath the cab floor. The drain valve is the lever in the left hand cab door.
- Page 4 To fill the gas tank: invert the gas can and apply the nipple to the gas inlet valve on the top of the tank turret. You will know when the tank is full; gas will blow back from the inlet valve in a strong jet.
- Page 5 Open the smoke box door; just pull it open by the door handle. Light your lighter/match etc. and gently open the gas control valve until a gentle hiss is heard in the burner. Apply your light into the smokebox and the flame should „pop‟ down the fire tube and ignite the burner inside the fire tube.
- Page 6 Turn the direction wheel in the desired direction and ensure the engine is in full gear, and then open the main steam valve. The engine should start to move. When starting from cold it can be jerky, this is normal, as it has to clear the condensate from the system.
- Page 7 This new boiler filling system has been specially developed for the Accucraft NG16 Garratt. It features an all metal vertical hand pump; the ram is fitted with an „O‟ ring to improve seal and allow higher pressures to be handled. The filler valve is of the „Goodall‟...
- Page 8 For the first fill, service in the normal way. Then run for about 15 minutes, now have a look at the water level. You will probably need to pump some water into the boiler. Connect the tube fitting onto the loco and pump water into the boiler until the gauge glass is showing about ¾...
- Page 9 to an admiring friend). Always leave the lubricator drain valve and the boiler blow down valve open, so that the boiler will not be strained if subject to any temperature change. It is advisable to store the locomotive where any residual drips of oil or water do not matter.
- Page 10 Gauge Changing All Garratt locomotives are supplied set to 45mm gauge, but a “gauge change” kit is supplied with each engine. This will allow you to run on either 32mm or 45mm gauge track. All wheels are insulated as standard. To change the gauge, lay the engine gently on its side, on a thick cloth, loosen all the grub screws in the boss on the back of the wheels using the Allen key provided.
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