ProtoSmoke™ Unit Operation
This locomotive contains a self-powered 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 a harmless 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 above). We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke™ fluid. 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, by turning the Smoke Volume Control
Fully Counter Clockwise see pg 3 “Smoke Unit Volume Control Location”. Failure
either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating
element and/or wick 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 theheating element. To remove the smoke unit you will first have to
remove the boiler shell (by removing the body mounting screws shown on pg. 12).
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