roundhouse SAMMIE & BERTIE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ...SAMMIE BERTIE Basic Series Locomotives Owners Handbook For the Sammie and Bertie Locomotives ...

Page 2: ...se out of doors and must only be operated in a well ventilated area Whilst the locomotive is in use hot gasses are exhausted up the chimney and excess steam frequently blows off through the safety valve even when stationary so operator and spectators should not bend over the model As you will appreciate this is not a toy and is therefore unsuitable for young unsupervised children Follow manufactur...

Page 3: ...Filling the Boiler Page 7 3 Lubrication Page 8 4 Lighting the Burner Page 9 Driving the locomotive Page 10 Storage between operating sessions Page 12 Trouble shooting maintenance Page 13 Steam Leaks Page 14 Gas System Page 14 Boiler and Gas Tank Certificate Pages 17 18 EC Declaration Of Conformity Service and Parts Page 20 3 Sammie Bertie Instruction Booklet ...

Page 4: ...d nuts have a tendency to stretch and loosen a little so you will also need to make regular checks and nip up any that become loose Most are quite visible and easy to get to however if there is any steam leaking from the valve chests on top of the cylinder or front cylinder covers refer to the Trouble Shooting section Note When steam has been raised and you are ready to run it is advisable to conn...

Page 5: ...IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS OF THE LOCOMOTIVE 1 Steam regulator 2 Gas regulator 3 Gas filler valve 4 Gas burner 5 ...

Page 6: ...er adapter is obtainable from your local garden railway supplier or direct from ROUNDHOUSE Mixed gasses are also available and may be used if ordinary butane or iso butane are not available but see Gas System on page 13 for more information on this subject Before attempting to fill the gas tank make sure that the gas control valve is closed by turning it clockwise The filler valve for the gas tank...

Page 7: ...he safety valve by unscrewing it using the knurled ring at its base Fill the boiler right to the top with clean water Distilled water is recommended if available As an alternative to distilled water if this is unavailable clean tap water can be used in soft water areas Also rain water or water from a dehumidifier can be used provided that it is adequately filtered Do not use deionised water as thi...

Page 8: ...o thin an oil is used it will evaporate very quickly as the loco gets hot leading to dry running We recommend the use of a 20 50 motor oil for external lubrication The slip eccentric valve gear is located between the rear wheels and the frames and is lubricated by running oil down the back of the wheels Internal lubrication is achieved by steam oil that is mixed with the steam in the displacement ...

Page 9: ...g Butane is heavier than air and small pockets of gas can collect around the locomotive during filling To light the burner hold a lighted match or cigarette lighter over the top of the chimney and slowly open the gas regulator by turning it anti clockwise The gas should ignite almost immediately with a pop as the flame travels down the chimney and into the boiler tube The burner should be audible ...

Page 10: ...g then too much steam is being produced which wastes water and gas Turning down the burner will decrease the amount of steam made Conversely if steam pressure is not maintained during a run then the burner should be turned up The art of balancing steam generation to the operational requirement by the adjustment of the gas control valve will quickly be learned The gas tank has a duration of about 2...

Page 11: ...the regulator Subsequent starts will be quite smooth once the cylinders etc have reached their normal operating temperature and the water level in the boiler has dropped a little This tendency to prime will often reduce as the loco becomes run in To reverse the locomotive close the regulator to bring it to a halt move the engine manually for one wheel revolution in the desired direction and open t...

Page 12: ... The gas tank will still require refilling each time it is empty STORAGE BETWEEN OPERATING SESSIONS At the end of an operating session it is good practice to clean the locomotive carefully with a clean soft cloth and to oil all bright metal parts Do not leave fuel or water in the tank or boiler for long periods Do not store in places where the temperature may drop below freezing as water may still...

Page 13: ...never over tighten STEAM LEAKS The cylinders are fitted with 0 rings in the glands sealing both piston and valve rods These can be adjusted with a spanner if steam leaks develop They should only be tightened just enough to stop the leak as over tightening will affect the running of the model Cylinder covers are fitted with gaskets and valve chests with O rings A little bubbling of oil may sometime...

Page 14: ...vailable and may be used if straight Butane is unavailable These come in a variety of mixes ranging from 90 10 to 60 40 with one of the most common being 70 30 The figures refer to the proportions of the mix i e 70 30 contains 70 butane and 30 propane If using mixed gasses always choose the one with the largest proportion of butane The addition of propane slightly alters the gasses properties This...

Page 15: ...bt fit a new jet A spare gas jet is included with the toolkit Do not use wire to clean the jet as this can damage the precision hole and may upset the delicate balance of the gas system Re assemble in the reverse order putting a small amount of PTFE tape round the thread of the jet Ensure all connections are tight When re positioning the gas jet holder in the burner ensure that it is pushed in as ...

Page 16: ...ted Replace the spindle followed by the retaining nut Slide the white PTFE washer and backlash spring over the spindle and replace the knob Note that the grub screw that holds the knob in place tightens into a groove near the end of the spindle Gas Regulator Internal Parts Regulator Body Back Lash Spring Regulator Spindle White PTFE Washer Knurled Knob O ring to be lubricated Hexagon Retaining Nut...

Page 17: ...equipment covered Serial No Signed R Loxley director Vessel for Group 1 gasses and asso ciated pipe work and Model Type B gas tank Serial No Test date Stea m Gen era tor an d as soci at ed pipe work and Serial No Test date EC Model Type 4 boiler ROU Dated 17 ...

Page 18: ...ive to ten years 1 hydrostatic pressure test to not less than 1 5 and not more than 2 times the maximum working pressure Boiler The boiler is fitted with a safety valve to prevent the steam pressure rising above the maximum allowable working pressure This is pre set to open at between 2 38 bar 35 psi and 2 72 bar 40 psi and must not be adjusted to increase this value If the safety valve becomes de...

Page 19: ...Gas Burner 1 Superheater Pipe 2 Lubricator Pipe 3 Gas Jet Holder retaining screw 4 Gas Jet 5 Gas Jet Holder 6 Gas Pipe 7 Gas Burner fixing screw 8 Air Inlet Holes 19 ...

Page 20: ... dealer Your ROUNDHOUSE dealer is www roundhouse eng com If your dealer is unable to help you may contact the Factory directly ROUNDHOUSE ENGINEERING CO LTD Units 6 10 Churchill Business Park Churchill Road Wheatley Doncaster DN1 2TF England Telephone 01302 328035 Fax 01302 761312 e mail support roundhouse eng com ONLINE Millie Bertie Sammie The Roundhouse Basic Series family ...