Rail King 2-8-0 Steam Freight/ Passenger Set Operation Manual - Protosmoke Unit Operation
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ProtoSmoke Unit Operation
This steam locomotive contains a smoke unit that outputs
smoke through the smokestack on the boiler of the
engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating
element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral
oil-based fluid that emits a harmless smoke. The smoke
is then forced out of the stack by a small electric fan.
With a few easy maintenance steps, you should enjoy
trouble-free smoke unit operation for years.
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When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20
drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack.
We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe, LGB,
or LVTS fluids (a small pipette of ProtoSmoke fluid
is included). Do not overfill the unit or the fluid
may leak out and coat the interior engine components.
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If you choose not to add the fluid (or have already
added the fluid but choose to run smoke-free), turn
off the smoke unit switch located under the tender
body. Failure either to add fluid to the unit or
to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating
element and/or wicking material.
When the smoke output while running the engine
begins to diminish, add another 10-15 drops of
smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off.
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When storing the unit for long periods of time, you
may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to prevent
the wick from drying out.
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After removing the engine from storage, add another
25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid
for 15 minutes prior to operation.
If you experience poor or no smoke output when the
smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it
has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the
heating element. Remove the boiler as shown below. Remove the smoke unit inspection
cover from the locomotive's body (see right). After removing the chassis and inspection
cover screws, lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly
discolored and hard, it should be replaced. When priming new wick add 40 drops.
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RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™
Wick in
Poor
Condition
Wick in
Good
Condition
Smoke Unit Cover
Add 15-20 Drops
Smoke Fluid
Add 15-20 Drops
Smoke Fluid
Smoke Unit
ON/OFF Switch
Running the engine without a primed
smoke unit may cause damage