DAPOL Class 26 Locomotive Quick Start Manual

NPACKING & HANDLING YOUR LOCOMOTIVE:
Your model contains delicate precision parts. Please handle accordingly.
Removing your model from its case: Remove the model from the plastic case along with its foam packing. The model can then be removed from the foam
above a soft surface to prevent damage if dropped.
• Take care to ensure that detail parts do not catch on the foam as the model is removed.
• Do not use the Buffers or other parts as handles or levers when removing the model from its packaging
YOUR MODEL NEEDS LIGHT LUBRICATION AFTER EVERY SO HOURS RUNNING:
This model has been factory lubricated and requires no Initial lubrication. Maintenance requires an extremely light application of plastic safe • oil, such as
Dapoil or Locolube after every 50 hours of running (Storage in hot environments may require more frequent applications). Please be aware that over-oiling the
wheel bearings will interfere with the electrical pickup of your model. Therefore, we recommend you use a very fine artist's paintbrush to apply only the tiniest
amount of lubricating oil precisely between the bearing surfaces, as follows:
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Place a droplet of plastic safe oil onto a hard, non-absorbent, surface;
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Use a very fine pointed paintbrush to transfer a very small amount of oil, precisely, onto the bearings at the points indicated in the diagram overleaf. (The
oil should not be painted on but, rather, capillary action should be used to draw the tiniest amount of oil out of the tip of the brush into the bearing.)
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Dry the paintbrush by blotting with absorbent paper, such as kitchen towel;
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Re-apply the dry paintbrush onto the oiled bearing, to 'wick away' any excess oil. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the only remaining oil is an extremely fine
(almost invisible) coating at the precise point where the two components rub together.
Please keep oils and lubricants away from the Motor and electronic circuitry located Inside the tender body. The motor is of advanced self-lubrication design,
'sealed-for-life', and lubricants may damage the delicate circuitry. Also, be aware that N gauge track should never be laid directly onto carpet, as dust and
fibres will become entangled in your locomotive's finely detailed mechanisms.
RUNNING IN' YOUR LOCOMOTIVE
You will obtain quieter and smoother performance from your Dapol locomotive if you invest a little time 'running in' the motor and the motion parts. We rec-
ommend
that you begin the 'running in' period by operating the locomotive on its own, at a moderate speed, for a period of at least half an hour in each direction. (The
complete
'settling in' process often continues beyond the initial 'running in' period, and you will notice that the locomotive gradually runs quieter and smoother over
several
weeks of normal coach/wagon hauling operation.)
FITTING A DIGITAL (DCC) CHIP
If you have purchased an Analogue (DC) locomotive and wish to upgrade it to Digital (DCC) operation, then you will need to remove the locomotives body Ref:
Diagram overleaf (Gently prose the loco body apart, whilst lifting away from the chassis at each end. Be aware that there are two lightingconnections between
the body and chassis. It is not normally necessary to un-plug these to fit a decoder. Should unplugging be required, do not use the wires to pull the plug from
the socket. Once the body is removed, replace the factory-fitted blanking plate with an appropriate 6-pin DCC Chip.
(See diagram overleaf.)
Lighting control
A switch is located on the underside of the fuel tank to enable the rear lamps to be turned off when hauling rolling stock. Please note:
The model is shipped with this switch in the OFF position.
Accessory parts
Additional detail parts are supplied in plastic bags within the outer case and fitted as follows:
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Couplings can be removed or supplied alternatives fitted by simply pulling the existing Rapido type away from the locomotive. Alternatives simply push fit.
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Bell: A bell and lamp is supplied for those who wish to model the 'Weymouth tram'. We suggest temporary fitting using 'Tacky Wax' or 'Blue-Tac'.
Please note that the following parts may interfere if a coupling is fitted
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Snow plough: Remove the coupling and centre part of the NEM pocket.
Clip the plough into the slot of the NEM pocket.
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Pipes: Are fitted in the order shown and push into matching openings in
the buffer beam. If desired a small spot of adhesive can be used to se-
cure.
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Buffing Plate ( Class 33/lOnly.): This fits between the buffers and is
secured by small spots of adhesive.
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Dummy Screw Coupling: This is clipped into the hook already placed on
the buffer beam.
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Etched Double Arrows: They have been included with appropriate ver-
sions of this model for you to fit at your option, over the pre-printed
arrows (using them as a location guide). The etched arrows are slightly
larger than the printed versions. We recommend using a clear varnish or
slow set adhesive. This will allow time to align the part before it be-
comes permanently fixed.
*Your model supplier can advise on the best 'plastic safe' oils and lubricants available in your country
Class 26 Locomotive DCC Ready
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Please read BEFORE using this model