DAPOL OO gauge GWR Railcar Owner's Manual

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Dapol OO gauge GWR Railcar Owners guideGWR Railcar OO information sheet. V 1.0 17-12-2015We’d like to thank you for purchasing this Dapol product. This owners guide isapplicable to all versions of this locomotive.In addition to this sheet please check that you have the following items within the packaging.a) Dapol ‘No Quibble’ warranty sheetb) Accessory pack containing three lamps and lamp brackets (2 x spare)Quick start: This model can be controlled with either a 21 pin DCC decoder (fitting Ref: Section 5) orby DC operation (Ref: Section 4a. the model configured for DC operation). For factory fitted DCCoperation please refer to section 4b. N.B. Factory fitted DCC models will operate on DC or DCC.1. Running in / First use: No special running in or initial lubrication is required, our new generation models havebeen designed with care and appropriate materials to offer many years of service with minimal maintenance. However,we suggest that before you operate your model for an extended time, you first run it in both directions at a low speedwhilst checking for correct operation. This operation can be performed using either DC or DCC (after fitment of adecoder – Ref: Section 5)2. Dummy lamp and lamp brackets: Push fit dummy lamps and brackets are providedfor use with later era models (those fitted with front steps). By fitting these either end canbe chosen as the leading cab. Fit the dummy lamp bracket to the rear. Spare lamps andlamp brackets have been included in case of loss.3. Removing the body: The body is held to the chassis by 2 clips located in the centre ofthe central doors.a. Holding over a flat surface gently pull the body apart at the indentations in the chassis.b. The chassis will drop away from the body.c. There is no need to be concerned about wires, as no electrical parts are attached to the bodyshell.4. Lighting operation: Depending on DC or DCC operation lighting features are controllable by switch or decoder.a. DC/Analogue: Front and rear lights will operate directionally (single red at rear and dual white lamps at front).Additionally, four (numbered) switches are located on the lighting bar at the guard’s end) are provided to operatethe following features and are accessible after removal of the bodyshell (Ref: Section 3):• Switch 1: White front running lamps (On/Off)• Switch 2: Express mode (Lower buffer beam lamps and top centre lamp on, when off, only top centre map is on)• Switch 3: Rear Cab light (On when leading or Off)• Switch 4: Interior lights (On/OFF)To adjust the switches, use a fine bladed cross head screwdriver or similar tool to move the switch. Do not use apencil as the ‘lead’ is conductive and may break leading to short circuits.b. DCC: After fitting a DCC decoder (unless factory fitted) lighting features can be controlled remotely via your DCChandset (If not factory fitted DCC, functions listed will be dependent upon the configuration of your chosen decoder)• F0 Front/Rear directional running lamps (On/Off)• F1 Leading cab light (On when leading or Off)• F2 Interior lights (On/Off)

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