Summary of Contents for MBV SCHUG SAXONIAN IK 0-6-0T
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
MBV SCHUG Accucraft Distributor Europe Neustrasse 18 D-54340 Detzem / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 6507-802326 Fax +49 (0) 6507-802327 www.accucraft.de INSTRUCTION MANUAL “SAXONIAN IK 0-6-0T” Page 1... -
Page 2: Safety First
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 fort he first time. Always do a complete refill of gas, oil and water. Never refill just the gas to prolong the run. - Page 3 When filling the lubricator, always use a high temperate steam oil; this is available from us or other retailers. Failure to use the correct grade of oil can lead to blocked steam pipes, and will invalidate the guarantee. When running your engine avoid excessive speed and acceleration, both will cause premature wear in the valve gear.
- Page 4 1. Boiler Water Filler 2. Pressure Gauge 3. Lubricator 4. Reverse Lever 5. Steam-Regulator 6. Gas Inlet Valve (Ronson Type) 7. Water-Gauge 8. Gas Control 9. Burner with Nozzle 10. Safety Valve inside 11. Box for RC-Receiver 12. Lubricator Drain 13.
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Page 5: Preparation For Running
Preparation for running The Saxonian IK is fitted with a water gauge; this allows the driver to keep the model in steam continuosly for longer periods of time than the usual single fill system. This is done using a boiler Top-up System avaiable from us or your dealer. - Page 6 Lighting Up Open the smokebox 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”...
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Page 7: Continuous Running
to clear the condensate from the system. The more the main steam valve is opened, the faster the engine will go; our advise is to start slowly and learn the road with your engine. After a minute or so, remove the cloth and continue running. I running it is correct practice to balance the boiler pressure against the load being pulled and the track conditions. - Page 8 After another 15 minutes running you will need to refill the lubricator and top up the gas tank. Also check the water level and top up if necessary. Stop the loco in a convenient location, away from other locomotives and turn off the gas.
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Page 9: Technical Details
Replace the jet in the holder, ideally using a thread sealant sparingly on the threads. Ensure it is tightened up firmly. Replace the assembly into the burner and re-connect the pipe to the control valve. Ensure this is done up tightly, test CAREFULLY for gas leaks, first with a 50/50 mixture of washing up liquid and water, and then if no bubbles are showing, with... - Page 10 Page 10...
- Page 11 History Starting in 1881, numerous narrow gauge lines were opened in the Kingdom of Saxony which partly showed a tilt and tortuous course. For this purpose the Royal Saxon State Railways ordered 39 small three- coupled tank locomotives from the Saxon Machine Factory in Chemnitz. 1906 five more to the private Zittau-Oybin-Jonsdorfer Railway Company (ZOJE) delivered specimens were taken over by the state railway.
- Page 12 Please read the instructions carefully and note the hints for professional operation! Produced in a limitierted edition of 30 units for MBV SCHUG from: ACCUCRAFTCOMPANY 33268 Central Avenue Union City, CA94587USA Tel.1-510-324-3399 Fax 1-510-324-3366...
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