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Chiltern Model Steam Engines
Installation and Operating Instructions Horizontal 3” Boiler v1.2
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NOTE: PLEASE CLOSELY FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AS INCORRECT
OPERATION OF THE BOILER CAN CAUSE DAMAGE AND INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
The boiler specification as standard, is as follows:
Cylinder Water Vol. Capacity: 500ml
Cylinder Dimensions: 78mm(dia.) x 176mm(L)
Overall Dimensions: 188(L) X 80(W) X 150(H)
Cylinder Sidewall thickness: 3.5mm
Safety Valve Release: 20psi
Steam outlet valve: 1/4" x 40tpi ME
Brass Fill Plug: 1/4" x 40tpi ME
BIX Ceramic gas burner: 118(L) X 14(W) X 20(H)
Burner jet connection: 1/4" x 40tpi ME
Gas Jet Size: No. 8
Materials: Brass, Aluminium Alloy, Steel
Type: Unibody
Weight including burner: 1.9kg
Fuel: Butane or butane/propane mix
The standard kit includes:
Aluminium boiler body/cylinder
Safety valve
Steel support base sides and ends
Insulation Sheet
8 M3 stainless steel screws
Steam outlet valve
Brass water fill plug
BIX Ceramic gas burner, jet and jet carrier
Optional items if ordered:
Gas Canister Regulator/Pipe and Adapter
Pressure Gauge (0-30psi) and Pipe
Water Level Gauge with draw down valve
Copper Steam Pipe (made up with connectors to engine)
