MTHTrains 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set Troubleshooting Guide download pdf (Page 16)

ProtoSmoke™ Unit Operation

The engine contains a Proto-Sound® 3.0 controlled 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 smoke. The smoke is then forced out of the stack by a

small electric fan. Smoke volume is controlled by the Proto-Sound® 3.0 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. We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke™ fluid. Do not overfill the unit

or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components.

To adjust the amount of smoke produced, turn the smoke unit volume control

clockwise to increase the amount of smoke, or counter-clockwise to reduce the

amount.

If you choose not to add smoke fluid (or have already added fluid but choose to

run smoke-free), turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the

“OFF” position, fully Counter Clockwise position. Failure either to add fluid to

the smoke 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.

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ProtoSmoke Fluid

ProtoSmoke is the recommended fluid for M.T.H.

products and can be used in other manufacturers

products as well. Choose from 12 different scents:

Christmas, Coal, Diesel, Wood Burning, Coffee, Eggs

& Bacon, Vanilla, Candy Cane, Barbeque, Pipe Smoke,

Cinnamon Roll, and Apple Pie

RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 3.0

Add Smoke fluid

Smoke Unit Control

(on bottom of tender)

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