DAPOL Class 43 Locomotive Quick Start Manual

HST Class 43
THIS MODEL NEEDS LIGHT OILING BEFORE USE:
Whilst this model has been lubricated at the manufacturing stage, it is required that you add a small amount
of oil directly onto the exposed gears on the underside of both bogies. There are several brands of synthetic oil
available on the market such as Dapoil, your local model shop will be able to advise you.
exposed gears
Failure to oil may affect any warranty claim. Please use caution when applying oil as some types can cause
damage to the plastic the model is made from. If oil touches the body then immediately wipe off using a
non-fluffy cloth. No part of the motor requires lubrication. Do not operate the model on track that is laid onto
carpet as the dust and fibres will impair the mechanism.
DC OPERATION:
If you wish to run the model on standard DC – then do nothing. Our PCB will automatically recognise that you
*Please Note:
have a DC controller and will allow operation at normal DC parameters. when using standard 12v
DC power, it is important that you use an appropriate 'N' gauge controller as 'OO' controllers do not allow the
measure of control required for our super-fine motors.
DCC OPERATION:
Our model is fully DCC ready. The model is fitted with a DCC board which features a 6-pin socket pre-fitted with
a 'blanking plug'. Carefully remove the blanking plug and insert the decoder of your choice. Before converting
to DCC please ensure that your decoder will fit the model, as some decoders are large and could have a thick
protective outer shroud. To expose the PCB, simply unclip the body from the chassis using finger pressure. Fit
your decoder and programme as normal. Reclip the body.
Blanking Plug
COUPLINGS: The model comes supplied with standard 'Rapido' couplings fitted, these can be changed to the
Buckeye couplings supplied separately with your model simply by gently pulling the existing coupling from the
N.E.M. pocket and inserting the alternative coupling. Dapol's magnetic couplings can also be fitted.
WARRANTY: Please refer to separately provided warranty paperwork for details
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS:
Dapol products conform to WEEE and RoHS requirements. If you have need to dispose of any electrical part,
please do so correctly.