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Instruction Manual - Shay Electric

ACCUCRAFT TRAINS

31112 San Clemente Street

Hayward, CA 94544

Tel: 510 324-3399

Fax: 510 324-3366

E-mail: info@accucraft.com

www.accucraft.com

Summary of Contents for Shay Electric

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Shay Electric ACCUCRAFT TRAINS 31112 San Clemente Street Hayward CA 94544 Tel 510 324 3399 Fax 510 324 3366 E mail info accucraft com www accucraft com ...

Page 2: ...ve although there were a very few with the engine on the left The boiler was offset on the frame to counterbalance the weight of the engine The engine drove a drive shaft that through flexible couplings turned bevel gears that engaged the wheels This type of engine is know as a geared engine since the wheels turn at a different rate from the engine due to the gear ratio This arrangement made the e...

Page 3: ...r 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 OPERATORS MUST NOT BECOME IN CONTACT WITH THE MODEL WHILE IT IS POWERED UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ACCUCRAFT TRAINS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN REGARD TO ANY ACCUCRAFT PRODUCT Mode...

Page 4: ...uper Lube or another hobby gear lubricant To access the many moving parts of this model it is best to carefully place it on its side on a soft towel or foam sheet A drop of light oil on every moving part is necessary and there are many on this locomotive Be sure to lubricate all the crosshead slides piston rods etc that you can see Do not over lubricate for excess oil only picks up unwanted dirt B...

Page 5: ...model is powered by the DC voltage off the track All drivers are insulated on both sides of the locomotive and the electricity is picked up with 8 pickup wheels Be sure to clean electrical pickup units before each operation Replacement electrical pickup units can be ordered from Accucraft Trains Lighting This model features directional lighting The constant voltage is set at 1 5V General maintenan...

Page 6: ...ng directions before unpacking your locomotive 1 Remove foam around the locomotive Slide the inner box cover to the side and open the inside cardboard box with a cutting knife 2 Lift the plastic case from the cardboard box 3 The locomotive is firmly taped to a 1 2 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...

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