ProtoSmoke™ Unit Operation
This diesel locomotive contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the
exhaust stack(s) 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.
With a few easy maintenance steps, you should enjoy trouble-free smoke unit
operation for years.
Fig. 12: Adding Fluid
When preparing to run this engine, add
15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the
smokestack (Fig. 12). We recommend
M.T.H. ProtoSmoke fluid (a small pipette of
ProtoSmoke fluid is included). 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 control
(Fig. 4) by turning to full Counter Clockwise
Position).
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
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.
Smoke Unit Cover
Wick in
Poor
Condition
Wick in
Good
Condition
Running the engine
without a primed smoke
unit may cause damage
Add Smoke Fluid
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Premier AC6000 Diesel Engine w/ Proto-Sound® 3.0
