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Modelbouw Atelier Apeldoorn CASPER Owner's Handbook Manual

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IMPORTANT: EXPORT TO, AND OPERATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA
ARE NOT ALLOWED!
Technical data:
-Dimensions / Weight:
Length: 286mm, Height : 154mm, Width: 114mm. Weight: ca. 3,8 kg
Min. radius: R1 (LGB)
-Engine:
Cylinderbore 14 mm, Stroke 18 mm
Slide valves, Max. working pressure (4 bar)
-Boiler:
Grate dimensions: L x B = 67 x 22,5 mm, 2 fire tubes diam.: 13 mm, 2 safety valves
Other features:
- Water gauge with blow down valve
- Pressure gauge max. 6 Bar
- Hand feed pump
- Axle driven feedpump under footplate
- 2 watertanks, total approx. 220 cc boiler-feed water
- Spokewheels
- Electrical fan for placement in the smoke stack during firing up
- Cylinder cocks
Controls:
- Steamregulator - Blower
- Reversing handle - Firedoor handle
- Bypass-regulator for water – cylinder cocks
Available colours:
Footplate and engine: black. Smokebox: black
Boiler and superstructure : Brunswick green, Maroon or Black.
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OWNERS HANDBOOK
for the coalfired locomotive
CASPER
Manufacturer:
Modelbouw Atelier Apeldoorn
Fitislaan 33
NL-7331 VJ APELDOORN
Tel: +31 (0)613 872 716
E-mail:
info@modelbouwatelier.nl
www.modelbouwatelier.nl

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  • Page 1 OWNERS HANDBOOK for the coalfired locomotive CASPER Manufacturer: Modelbouw Atelier Apeldoorn Fitislaan 33 NL-7331 VJ APELDOORN Tel: +31 (0)613 872 716 E-mail: info@modelbouwatelier.nl www.modelbouwatelier.nl IMPORTANT: EXPORT TO, AND OPERATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA ARE NOT ALLOWED!

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    EEC declaration of conformity: We declare that coalfired locomotive CASPER 2.0 Boiler serialnumber:......Nominal working pressure: 4 Bar Hydraulic testpressure: 6 Bar Safety valves set on: 4 Bar has been manufactured in accordance with PED 97/23/EEG All components and assemblies are designed and manufactured according to good craftsmanship.

  • Page 3: Preparing For Operation

    For optimal use of this locomotive we would urge you to read the manual at least once and keep it handy for further reference. Coal fired locomotives give a special feel to the hobby, which we hope you’ll enjoy with Casper for the years to come.
  • Page 4 3. Put the electrical fan, after placing the batteries (included), in the chimney and switch ON. 4. Take a small scoop of lamp oil soaked charcoal, light it with an appropriate lighter and place the burning charcoal in the fire box. Immediately close the fire door. You may hear the fire in the fire box and smoke will come out of the fan through the chimney.

  • Page 5: After The Run

    The actions as above are the substance of coal firing a small model locomotive. Experience will learn you to operate the locomotive in the right way. TAKE CARE: The locomotive should be operated in such a way that there is always sufficient (approx. ½ a gauge glass) water in the boiler.
  • Page 6 Most importantly, never forget to open the blower when you stop, for whatever reason. Casper has been designed with the ‘beginner’ in mind. Experienced drivers may find some instructions tedious, however it will secure a reliable journey every time you start running Casper.
  • Page 7 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS AND OTHER IMPORTANT PARTS The locomotive can be taken out of the case by lifting it at the steam dome and two fingers trough the front window openings. Upper strainer Lower strainer Fan for firing up Steam oil Batteries for fan Handle for handpump Coal shovel...
  • Page 8 Blower connection to smoke box Boiler feed valve Fire door handle (up = closed) Pressure gauge Return line for bypass Water gauge Blow down valve for water gauge (Counter clockwise = open) Bypass valve (counter clockwise = water flows back in tanks) Regulator (counter clockwise = open) Blower valve (counter clockwise = open)
  • Page 9 Steamdome Handpump in righthand watertank. Place handpump handle here Handpump handle placed on handpump Lefthand watertank Note: watertanks are connected to each other by piping under the boiler. Reverser handle (to the front = forward ; to the back = backwards) Cylinder cocks handle (down = closed , up = open) Mechanical pump...

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