Accucraft ACCUCRAFT 7/8 SCALE 7 x 12 INCH BAGNALL Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of ACCUCRAFT 7/8 SCALE 7 x 12 INCH BAGNALL

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    Accucraft uk ltd unit 4, long meadow industrial estate pontrilas, herefordshire, hr2 0ua tel: 01981 241380 www.Accucraft.Uk.Com operating instructions accucraft ⅞ scale 7 x 12 inch bagnall safety first all our locomotives are safe to run, and will give many hours of pleasure, providing the following...

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    2 general hints: as with all operating machinery, whether model or full size, wear will occur. In the model steam locomotive much can be done to help prolong its life and decrease the amount of time required in the workshop for servicing. Keep the engine as clean as possible, and the motion free fro...

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    3 to fill the gas tank: invert the gas can and apply the nipple to the gas inlet valve. It is advisable to support the loco under the gas tank whilst filling, to prevent the engine tipping backwards. You will know when the tank is full; gas will blow back from the inlet valve in a strong jet. A smal...

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    4 running when the engine has raised about 50 psi you are ready to start running. It is advisable to run the engine in reverse first; it clears the condensed water from the cylinders best this way. Before commencing your first run of the day, it is advisable to put a cloth loosely over the chimney f...

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    5 end of run the locomotive should be allowed to cool and all boiler pressure to go down. When cool, gently release the water filler cap by about 2 turns to allow the boiler to have free breathing space and not to create a vacuum as it cools. Now clean the engine, check the motion and oil if necessa...

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    6 identification of controls and fillers. 1. Steam regulator 2. Reverse lever 3. Gas regulator 4. Lubricator filler cap 5. Boiler water filler 6. Gas tank filler valve 7. Burner air control ring 8. Pressure gauge 9. Water sight glass 10. Boiler drain valve the accucraft bagnall saddle tank, historic...

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    7 hints on gas firing control controlling the gas firing of your loco must be done with care and attention. Turning the fire up too much can cause great damage to your model such as burning off the paint, melting the insulation off the wheels, and carbonizing the steam oil in the superheater which b...

  • Page 8: Guarantee

    8 guarantee accucraft uk ltd will remedy any defect or malfunction occurring with this product during a two year guarantee period from date of purchase. This guarantee does not extend to malfunctions or defects caused by damage or unreasonable use, including the failure to provide the correct types ...