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into it. Please observe the index markers on the
pipette in order to establish the appropriate quan-
tity. Then carefully inject the distillate into the large
opening of the red-brown silencer.
Do not exceed the maximum quantity of the hol-
ding tank of 0.5 ml. If in doubt rather put less liquid
into the system! Due to the integral temperature
sensor the smoke generator will not be damaged
even if there is no liquid in the system!
Fill the smoke system only while the locomotive is
on a horizontal sector but never on a gradient. Do
not turn the locomotive with liquid in the tank si-
deways or upside down! This avoids the drainage
of the distillate.
4.2.4.2. Operating the smoke generator
The smoke generator only works in conjunction
with the sound. Smoke without sound is not pos-
sible.
First activate the smoke generator with the function
button F3. As long as the engine (prime mover) is
not running nothing happens just like with the pro-
totype. After pressing F1 you will hear the sounds
of the starter motor. As soon as the prime mover
is firing acoustically the diesel locomotive blows a
strong cloud of smoke from the exhaust into the
“model sky”. Like with the prototype the intensity
of the smoke from the exhaust is reduced as soon
as the prime mover begins to idle.
More intense smoke will be emitted during accele-
ration and, of course, there is no smoke when the
locomotive slows down.
In order to protect the model the smoke generator
is turned off automatically after 6 minutes. Thus
overheating is avoided in case there is no distillate
in the holding tank. Switch off the F3 button and
then on again in order to reactivate the smoke
function.
The maximum capacity of the holding tank is 0.5
ml and is sufficient for about 10 to 15 minutes ope-
ration.
In some instances it may happen that the system is
clogged up due to an excessive amount of distillate
in the holding tank. Simply blow some air through
the exhaust opening in order to remove the drops
of condensation.
The smoke generator system as well as the entire
locomotive gets quite warm. Let the model cool
down before putting it back into its packaging.
You may adjust the amount and the intensity of
smoke as you desire. You find more information on
how to do this in chapter 5.10.
4.2.5. PowerPack energy storage
The class 66/77 is equipped with a maintenance
free “PowerPack” energy storage module. This fa-
cilitates uninterrupted power supply even on dirty
tracks. The PowerPack is only active in digital mode.
In analogue mode it will be automatically switched
off.
After turning on the power supply the “Power
Pack” must first be charged. This may take up to 60
seconds. Only then the full capacity will be availab-
le. The system supplies power to the lighting, the
motor and the sound functions. The maximum time
that the system should cover can be set (also refer
to chapter 5.7.).
Filling the smoke unit
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