Accucraft DSP&P 2-8-0 User manual

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Copyright 2010
Instruction Manual
DSP&P 2-8-0
Electric

DSP&P 2-8-0 Electric
Prototype Information
Thank you for choosing ACCUCRAFT TRAINS for your large scale modeling.
Your selection is an accurate scale model of the DSP&P 2-8-0’s locomotive,
handcrafted in brass and is a precision piece of equipment. As with all fine
equipment, your locomotive must be properly maintained and cared for.
The “DSP&P 2-8-0” is one of the most famous narrow gauge locomotives of
Colorado Narrow Gauge. For decades, the highly successfully 2-8-0 Consoli-
dation Class was the “Standard motive power” of the narrow gauge railroad.
Every version of the “DSP&P 2-8-0” is built to exact standards from meticu-
lously researched plans and prototype measurements. All models are entirely
constructed with brass and stainless steel. Each “DSP&P 2-8-0” is meticulously
detailed and lettered to a museum-quality finish.
Total production is very limited and each has been labeled with a serial number on the
bottom of the locomotive.
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Preparing the engine
Some assembly may be required:
A. Stack
B. Detail Parts - Safety Valve & Whis-
tle
Lubrication
Lubricants: always use quality
lubricants!
Light oil such as Labelle #108 or Whal
Clipper Oil. Heavy lubricant such as
Labelle #102 heavy gear oil or Labelle
grease.
Prepare the engine for lubrication by
placing the model gently on the work
surface. To protect the locomotive
finish, place the engine on a piece of
foam sheet or soft towel. The engine
should be placed on its side. Be
careful to keep the lubricant off of the
painted surfaces, as this can leave
a shiny appearance on the area it
touches.
1. First lube the bearings on the driver
journals with a small amount of light
lube oil. The oil is easily applied with a
wood tooth pick.
2. Next lube the U-Joints with heavy
lube oil and tender journals with light
machine oil.
3. Next lube the CRANK SHAFT
JOURNALS, MAIN ROD BEARINGS
AND CROSSHEAD with light machine
oil.
4. THE MAIN GEAR BOX IS FULLY
LUBRICATED AT THE FACTORY.
NO LUBRICATION IS NECESSARY
WHENYOURECEIVEYOURMODEL.
To lube the main gear box, remove the
cover of the gear box carefully (make
sure you familiarize yourself with the
position of all parts). Place the screws
in a small container to prevent losing
them. Grease the gearing and shaft
bearings generously. Replace the
cover exactly the way it was when
you started.
It is a good idea to wipe off all
excess light oil when you complete
the lubrication process.
Youhavenowcompletedthelubrication
of your Accucraft “Consolidation”.
THIS LUBRICATION SHOULD BE
REPEATED AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS
OF OPERATION!
After following the recommended
lubrication procedures, your “DSP&P
2-8-0” is ready to provide many years
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of enjoyment and reliable operation.
We recommend that you use a D.C
power supply with a capacity of 2.5
amps or larger and 24 volts.
Always pick your model up by grasping
it under the frame on both ends. It is
a very heavy model so make sure that
you grasp it firmly.
Sound Installation
Phoenix and Sierra provide sound
units for this model. Please contact
them for installation directions. Sound
Installation (not included)
General maintenance
Clean the exterior surfaces of your
locomotive with a clean, soft and lint
free cloth.
The following parts are packaged sep-
arately
- M2 hex head screws
- 3 mm hex head screw driver
- Whistle pull cord
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Accucraft Trains locomotives are fine
scale brass models with small parts.
To provide maximum protection from
shipping damage, we carefully pack
the models in metal cases. We ship
via UPS with insurance coverage to its
full value. Please contact UPS if pack-
age is damaged.
Each locomotive is packed under UPS
guideline for shipping. We don not
warrant any damage resulted from re-
packaging by any party other than Ac-
cucraft Trains.
Please read following directions be-
fore unpacking your locomotive.
1. Lift the metal case from the card-
board box.
2. The locomotive is firmly taped to a
½” wood board which is then fastened
to the metal case with 4 M6 bolts.
Bolts must be removed before lifting
the locomotive with wood board from
the metal case.
3. Place taped locomotive on a flat
surface. Carefully cut the tape along
the wood board side surface. Be sure
to cut both sides of the wood board.
Slowly lift the tape from the locomo-
tive. Be very careful with small parts.
Tape cannot be re-used to re-pack the
model. Use new packing tape if nec-
essary.
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Technical Specifications
Accucraft scale couplers are compat-
ible with Kadee #835 couplers.
Scale/Gauge: 1/20.3, 45 mm Gauge
Length: 34 in. (746 mm)
Width: 4.9 in. (118 mm)
Height: 7.5 in. (182 mm)
Minimum Radius: 48 ins. 0.76 M
Power: 0-24V DC
Features: Constant Lighting
Sound Ready
*Be sure to leave at least 3” clearance
(measured from the inner rail) to allow
for overhang.
Caution!
This model is an accurate replica of
the original locomotive. It has sharp
and moving parts. The locomotive
drive rods are stainless steel with
sharp edges. AT ANY TIME, OPERA-
TORS MUST NOT COME IN CON-
TACT WITH THE MODEL WHILE IT
IS POWERED. UNDER NO CIR-
CUMSTANCES SHALL ACCUCRAFT
TRAINSBERESPONSIBLEFORANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING IN REGARD TO
ANYACCUCRAFT PRODUCT.
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Tender Side
01: Pick L <black> 02: Pick R/Smoke 2 <black> 03: <black> 04: <black> 05: Rear LED (-) <black> 06: Rear LEF (+) <black>
07: Motor (+) <red> 08: Motor (-) <black> 09: Chuff (R) <yellow> 10: <gray> 11: <blue> 12: Chuff (L) <green>
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Loco Side