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Premier PA B-Unit Operating Manual
ProtoSmoke
®
Unit Operation
This Premier diesel 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 Fig. 5). We recommend M.T.H.
ProtoSmoke, Seuthe, LGB, or LVTS fluids. 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 switch
located under the engine (see Fig.
6 ).
Failure
either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off
may damage the smoke unit heating element
and/or wicking 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.
Add Smoke
Fluid Here
Figure 5. Add Smoke Fluid
Smoke Unit
ON/OFF Switch
Figure 6. Smoke Switch
Smoke Inspection
Screws
Figure 7. Smoke Unit Inspection
Cover
