10
Premier 4-4-2 Atlantic E-6 Steam Engine
Maintenance
ProtoSmoke
®
Unit Operation
This Premier steam 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. 3). 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 leading
truck (see Fig. 4).
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
Figure 3. Add Smoke through the
Smokestack
Smoke Unit
ON/OFF Switch
Figure 4. Smoke Unit ON/OFF
Switch
