ProtoSmoke™ Unit Operation
This diesel locomotive contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the
exhaust stack 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.
Fig. 13: Adding Fluid
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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 fluid (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.
!
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 control (Fig. 3) by turning to full
Counter Clockwise Position).
Failure
either to add fluid to the unit or to
turn it off may damage the smoke unit
heating element and/or wicking
material.
Premier
ABA Diesel Engine w/ Proto-Sound® 3.0
37
Alco FA-2
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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.
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After removing the engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the
wickdiminish, 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.
Smoke Unit Cover
Wick in
Poor
Condition
Wick in
Good
Condition
Add Smoke
