Rail King Amtrak F59PH Operation manual - Protosmoke® Unit Operation
ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation
This diesel locomotive contains a Proto-Sound 2.0
controlled smoke unit that outputs smoke through the
smokestack on the roof 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
smoke. The smoke is then forced out of the stack by a
small electric fan. Smoke volume is controlled by the
Proto-Sound 2.0 system.
With a few easy maintenance steps, you should enjoy
trouble-free smoke unit operation for years.
When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack
(see Figure 9). We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe, LGB, or LVTS fluids. Do not
overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components.
To adjust the amount of smoke produced, turn the smoke unit volume control clockwise to
increase the amount of smoke, or counter-clockwise to reduce the amount (see Figure 4)
If you choose not to add smoke fluid (or have already added fluid but choose to run smoke-
free), turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the “OFF” position, Full
Counter Clockwise Position (see Figure 2 on page 6). Failure either to add fluid to the
smoke 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.
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.
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. After removing the locomotive body from its chassis (See Figure 5), remove the
smoke unit inspection cover (see Fig. 9). After removing the inspection cover screws, lift the
inspection plate away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be
replaced.
Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M.T.H.
Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com;
mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122).
Proto Smoke Fluid
Proto Smoke is the recommended fluid for M.T.H. products and can be
used in other manufacturers products as well. Choose from 12 different
scents:
Christmas, Coal, Diesel, Wood Burning, Coffee, Eggs & Bacon, Vanilla,
Candy Cane, Barbeque, Pipe Smoke, Cinnamon Roll, and Apple Pie
Figure 9. Filling The Smoke Unit
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RailKing
Diesel R-T-R Freight/Passenger Set w/Proto-Sound® 2.0
F59PH
Add Smoke Fluid