Thank you for purchasing this Dapol product. We hope it gives you many years of enjoyment A history of the Adams B4 In 1890 Adams ordered 20 powerful four- coupled tank engines from Nine Elms Works, the design being preferred to six-coupled because of...
Model Specification • Diecast metal chassis • Diecast wheels, motion and connecting rods • Rocking front axle for perfect running • Sprung buffers • All wheel pick up with brass bearings • Two chimney variants • Removable cab roof with magnets for easy crew installation •...
Unboxing 1) Carefully remove the model whilst attached to its acrylic plinth from the foam insert. 2) Remove the two screws securing the locomotive to the acrylic plinth. Ensure the locomotive is suitably cradled while removing screws to avoid damage. An accessory pack is supplied with your model containing the following items: (See fitting of accessory items for further detail)
(DC) and DCC layouts. DCC address is factory set to address #3. The sound decoder fitted is a Zimo or a Dapol imperium for DCC fitted versions. If operating a DCC fitted model on DC, please follow the DC operating procedure for your decoder.
Maintenance The model uses components which require little maintenance. We suggest that the drive train and gear box are lubricated after every 100 hours running using a light synthetic lubricating oil such as Dapoil. Warning: Mineral oil types or thicker oils may damage your locomotive paint finish components invalidate...
2 functions in order for the firebox flicker to operate. (This is controlled by the AUX 1 output of the decoder). The model is fitted with Dapol’s tool-less DCC and speaker fitting system. To install a decoder and/or optional speakers (2) follow these steps:...
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Use the ‘hook’ end of the smokebox tool to engage with the hole in the PCB and pull out the PCB. When the PCB is fully removed from the smokebox the decoder blanking plate can be removed in the usual way and replaced with the decoder of your choice...
Speaker Installation If using a sound decoder two 8-ohm ‘Sugar cube’ type speakers should installed. alternative type is fitted, it must produce a total impedance suitable for your decoder’s amplifier. The speaker enclosures are removed by un-clipping (They are each held by 2 clips). Drop the sugarcube speaker into the enclosure with...
DCC Factory Fitted models Factory fitted models are fitted with an imperium DCC decoder (address 3) to control the locomotive. The following function keys on your controller operates special functions. Firebox flicker On/Off DCC Sound Factory Fitted models This model is pre-fitted with a Zimo sound de- coder and sugar cube speakers in the smoke- box.
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F7 Brake application/release: When first pressed the sound of a brake application will be heard, when pressed again (turned off) the sound of the brakes being released will be heard. F8 Flange squeal on/off This is only heard when the model is in motion.
The cab roof is held in position by magnets and can be easily removed if required for ease of crew fitting. Body removal is not required for DCC decoder or speaker installation. Caution: Dapol recommend disassembly, care should be taken to avoid damage to delicate assemblies and detail parts...
These two features are added to the ‘light engine’ feature that remains active with or without the ‘RealDrive’ feature. If you are new to ‘RealDrive’ Dapol recommend testing on a clear track, preferably a loop. To activate ‘RealDrive’ set CV4 to 254, and CV309 to 7.
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Braking intensity is altered via CV349. (factory setting is 27) Sharper brakes (low values in CV349), allow multiple short applications. A gentle brake (higher values in CV349) will allow a single application of the brake to bring the model to a halt.
Spare parts A range of spare parts is available for this model on launch. For a full list please and availability refer to the Dapol website but will include Reference Name of part number Cab roof D1705-K02 Chimney Adams Chimney...
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Reference Name of part number Connecting rod D1705-F04 Cab door handle D1705-K12 Slide in PCB Motor with worm & flywheel 300-E00 Worm gear D1705-M05 Dome per colour D1705-K03 Driving wheel set -black D1705-F01 Driving wheel set -green D1705-F01 Driving wheel set c/w gear D1705-F01 black Driving wheel set c/w gear...
If a replacement model is not available you may find a refund disappointing, or you may simply prefer to deal directly with Dapol. For these reasons, we offer a 12-month manufactur- er’s repair warranty on this product in addition to your statutory rights.
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VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that your dealer has supplied a proper printed receipt with your purchase. Without this, our service agents are unable to offer warranty service. Repairs will be charged at the prevailing rate. Your statutory rights with the place of purchase are unaffected. How to claim Locate the proof of purchase (copies acceptable) Year 2 claims: Return with validated 2nd year...
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Requests for outright refund or replacement should be directed to the place of purchase. 3) In the event the model cannot be repaired, at Dapol’s sole option, you may be offered: a replacement model (subject...
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9) Dapol and its agents shall be the sole arbiters as to the warranty status of the model and their decision is final. 10)Whilst every effort will be made to protect such, Dapol and its agents shall not be liable for damage or alteration to any ‘super...
13)All repairs will be repaired on a first in-first out basis, within a reasonable period after receipt by our agent. Unless agreed in writing by Dapol or its agent prior to receipt of the model time shall not be of the essence in any contract.
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