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roundhouse Beddgelert 0-6-4 Owner'S Handbook Manual Download Page 5

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IDENTIFICATION OF LOCOMOTIVE MAIN CONTROLS

Displacement

Lubricator

Filler Cap

Gas

Filler

Valve

Water

top up

valve

Gas

Regulator

Pressure

Gauge

Water

Gauge

Left Side

Right Side

Steam

Regulator

Displacement

Lubricator

Drain Screw

Gas Jet

Holder

Union

Nut

Battery Holder

for ‘AAA’

Batteries

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Summary of Contents for Beddgelert 0-6-4

Page 1: ...Beddgelert Owners Handbook For the Beddgelert 0 6 4 Locomotive...

Page 2: ...is intended for use out of doors and must only be operated in a well ventilated area Whilst the locomotive is in use hot gasses are exhausted up the chimney and excess steam frequently blows off throu...

Page 3: ...ting the Burner Page 10 Running the locomotive Page 11 Driving the Locomotive Manually Page 12 Batteries Page 13 Radio Control System Page 13 Water top up system Page 15 Trouble shooting maintenance P...

Page 4: ...ng the initial tightness of the moving parts As the model heats up and cools down each time you raise steam screws and nuts have a tendency to stretch and loosen a little which means that you will nee...

Page 5: ...Displacement Lubricator Filler Cap Gas Filler Valve Water top up valve Gas Regulator Pressure Gauge Water Gauge Left Side Right Side Steam Regulator Displacement Lubricator Drain Screw Gas Jet Holder...

Page 6: ...l section later on 1 FILLING THE GAS TANK The filling of the gas tank should only be carried out in a well ventilated area where there are no naked lights or other lighted locomotives close by Ordinar...

Page 7: ...lve This can simply be unscrewed and the boiler filled using the syringe and tube provided These dome is substantial and heavy item being machined from solid brass Take care not to drop it onto the lo...

Page 8: ...e with clean water and push the end of the plastic tube into the socket in the top up valve The socket has a slight taper in it and a little downward pressure on the tube will ensure a good seal Pump...

Page 9: ...cated with a special steam oil that is mixed with the steam Infrequent external lubrication will allow parts to run dry and over oiling can form pools around operating parts that attract dirt and grit...

Page 10: ...bstituted or damage may result 4 LIGHTING THE BURNER WARNING Before lighting read the section on the gas system in the Troubleshooting section later on and be aware of potential problems If the gas sy...

Page 11: ...n is achieved within the first half to three quarters of a turn of the gas regulator knob any more is unnecessary RUNNING THE LOCOMOTIVE When full working pressure has been reached between 35 and 40ps...

Page 12: ...nk without first checking the water level in the boiler Ensure that the gas valve is completely turned off before refilling the gas tank DRIVING THE LOCOMOTIVE MANUALLY On manually controlled locomoti...

Page 13: ...to remove the cab roof The battery holder is positioned just underneath the cab roof and batteries can be fitted without removing the battery holder Refer to the instructions supplied with the Radio C...

Page 14: ...nd halt the train Then close the regulator Always ensure that the regulator is fully closed before switching off the radio control equipment Always switch off the receiver and transmitter when not in...

Page 15: ...particles of dirt will find their way in with the water and may cause the water filling valve to leak back a little when the pipe is removed If this should happen re connect the pipe and give a furth...

Page 16: ...lly with a clean soft cloth and to oil all bright metal parts Do not leave fuel or water in the tank or boiler for long periods Do not store in places where the temperature may drop below freezing as...

Page 17: ...alve will become a loose fit due to the heat of the fitting To cure this simply cut approximately 6mm from the end of the tube when necessary REGULATOR NOT SHUTTING R C models The steam regulator seat...

Page 18: ...and 30 propane If using mixed gasses always choose the one with the largest proportion of butane The addition of propane slightly alters the gasses properties This can make the burner a little more di...

Page 19: ...with the toolkit Do not use wire to clean the jet as this can damage the precision hole and may upset the delicate balance of the gas system Reassemble in the reverse order putting a small amount of...

Page 20: ...retaining nut Slide the backlash spring over the spindle and replace the knob Note that the grub screw that holds the knob in place tightens into a groove near the end of the spindle 20 Gas Regulator...

Page 21: ...SE ENGINE ERING CO Model BEDDGELERT Serial No Si R Loxley director Dated Ves sel for Group 1 gas ses and associ ated pipe work and Ste am Ge ner Model Type 22 boiler Serial No Test date 21 Mo Serial N...

Page 22: ...five to ten years 1 hydrostatic pressure test to not less than 1 5 and not more than 2 times the maximum working pressure Boiler The boiler is fitted with a safety valve to prevent the steam pressure...

Page 23: ...23 Gas Burner 1 Superheater Pipe 2 Lubricator Pipe 3 Gas Jet Holder retaining screw 4 Gas Jet 5 Gas Jet Holder 6 Gas Pipe 7 Gas Burner fixing screw 8 Air Inlet Holes...

Page 24: ...ould first contact their local dealer Your ROUNDHOUSE dealer is If your dealer is unable to help please contact the Factory directly ROUNDHOUSE ENGINEERING CO LTD Units 6 10 Churchill Business Park Ch...

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