roundhouse Criccieth Castle User guide

Owners Handbook
For the Criccieth Castle Diesel Locomotive
Criccieth Castle

Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions carefully before
operating the locomotive
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This is a working battery diesel model locomotive. Provided it is
operated with reasonable care and attention, no problems should
arise. The motor used in this locomotive is very powerful and you
should avoid touching the moving parts when in motion. As you will
appreciate, this is not a toy and is therefore unsuitable for
unsupervised children.
ACCESORIES INCLUDED.
Radio Transmitter.
Charger for locomotive.
Back to Back gauge and Allen key.
Nameplates and worksplate (supplied loose and unpainted).
ALTERING WHEEL GAUGE
Ensure the model is switched off.
Turn the model upside down to gain access to the wheels.
The driving wheels are moveable on their axles and are locked in

place by 2 small grub screws. Manually moving the steel motor
worm drive with your index finger will turn the wheels and bring the
grub screws into a position where they can be loosened using the
Allen key provided. Note that there are 2 grub screws on each
wheel. The wheels should be adjusted so that the ‘back to back’
gauge supplied will just slip between their inner faces. Ensure that
the wheels are evenly spaced relative to each side frame and
gently nip-up the grub screws. Do not over tighten the grub screws.
Initial Charging.
The NiMh batteries fitted in the locomotive will require charging
before operating the model.
First, connect the mains lead to the charger. It is important that the
mains lead is plugged into the charger before connecting to the
mains supply, otherwise damage to the charger may result.
Note: the charger is for indoor use only.
Do not leave the model or charger unattended whilst charging
and unplug from mains power once charging is completed.
The charger should be kept in an horizontal position.
Do not cover the charger, as it will overheat.
Do not allow the charger to become wet.
Keep away from any flammable sources.
Do not disassemble the charger - mains voltage inside.

Connecting the Charger to the locomotive.
The cab roof is held in position by magnets. To remove the roof,
simply lift it straight up. Remove the cab roof and insert the
charging jack into the charging socket, located in the cab. The LED
on the charger should light up red. The batteries are now charging.
It will initially take approximately 5 hours for the batteries to fully
charge. The time taken for subsequent full charges may be less.
When the batteries are fully charged, the LED will change to green.
The charging jack should now be removed from the locomotive and
the charger unplugged from the mains.

The locomotive can now be turned on using the switch located in
the cab alongside the charging socket.
Operating the locomotive.
Fit AA alkaline batteries into the bottom of the Transmitter Handset.
Lift up the ‘Flip Cover’ at the top, rear of the transmitter.
Turn on the Transmitter by moving the ON / OFF toggle switch to
the Left.
Do not adjust any of the other switches or controls on the
Transmitter.
Always turn on the transmitter before the locomotive to ensure
correct operation.
On / Off
Toggle Switch

Running the locomotive.
With the transmitter and the locomotive both switched on, use the
hand wheel on the transmitter to move the locomotive in either
forward or reverse direction. When the hand wheel is released, it
will spring back to the mid gear position and the locomotive will
stop.
If continual running is desired, the following modification should be
made.
1. Remove the screw from the centre of the hand wheel and
take off the wheel.
2. Place the 2 rubber ‘O’ rings supplied onto the wheel shaft.
3. Refit the hand wheel and replace the screw.
This will introduce friction between the hand wheel and transmitter
body, causing the wheel to remain in its set position.
Rotate Wheel Clockwise for Forward and
Anticlockwise for Reverse direction of travel.
Horn activation
Trigger
Remove this
screw to take off
the hand wheel.

Sound Control.
When the sound is switched on, the engine sound will alter
depending on the speed of the locomotive. To sound the horn, pull
the trigger on the transmitter.
Maintenance.
Very little routine maintenance is required. However, external
moving parts such as the coupling rods, axles and outside cranks
will require periodic lubrication with a light machine oil such as a 20
-50 motor oil.
Sound Effects (if fitted).
The sound unit, if fitted, is switched on or off with the toggle switch
that is located on the left hand side of the model under the
footplate. The sound does not need to be switched on for the
locomotive to operate.
Do not attempt to operate the sound toggle switch whilst the
locomotive is in motion. The toggle switch is located close to the
rear outside cranks which rotate when the locomotive is moving.

If your dealer is unable to help, please contact the Factory directly:
ROUNDHOUSE ENGINEERING CO. LTD.
Units 6-10 Churchill Business Park. Churchill Road.
Wheatley. Doncaster. DN1 2TF. England
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
e-email [e-mail]
SERVICE AND PARTS
If' any problems arise with this model which are not covered in
these operating instructions, or spare parts are required, owners
should first contact their local dealer. Your ROUNDHOUSE dealer is;
www.roundhouse-eng.com
ONLINE