DAPOL Class 142 Quick Start Manual

Class 142
THIS MODEL NEEDS LIGHT OILING BEFORE USE:
Whilst this model has been lubricated at the manufacturing stage, it is required that you add a small amount
of oil directly onto the exposed gears of the wheelsets. There are several brands of synthetic oil available on the
market such as Dapoil, your local model shop will be able to advise you.
Failure to oil may affect any warranty claim. Please use caution when applying oil as some types can cause
damage to the plastic the model is made from. If oil touches the body then immediately wipe off using a
non-fluffy cloth. No part of the motor requires lubrication. Do not operate the model on track that is laid onto
carpet as the dust and fibres will impair the mechanism.
DC OPERATION:
If you wish to run the model on standard DC – then do nothing. Our PCB will automatically recognise that you
*Please Note:
have DC controller and will allow operation at normal DC parameters. when using standard 12v
DC power, it is important that you use an appropriate 'N' gauge controller as 'OO' controllers do not allow the
measure of control required for our super-fine motors.
DCC OPERATION:
Our model is fully DCC ready. The model is fitted with a DCC board which features a Next 18 plug pre-fitted with
a 'blanking plug'. Carefully remove the blanking plug and insert the decoder of your choice. Before converting
to DCC please ensure that your decoder will fit the model, as some decoders are large and could have a thick
protective outer shroud. To expose the PCB, simply pull the body away from the chassis using finger pressure. Fit
your decoder and programme as normal. Reclip the body.
When using DCC, two decoders are required. The lighting of the front and rear cars is independently operated.
To all the same address to be used the non powered cars lights are operated by aux1 (white) and aux 2 (red).
The decoder in this car will need to be programmed to operate these functions directionally and map to the
function key of your choice. Factory fitted models are already correctly programmed.
LIGHT BARS:
This model is "Light Bar Ready". The Dapol Light Bars operate on both DC and DCC power without any external
modification. Instructions for fitting Dapol Light Bars are contained within the packaging of the Light Bar packs.
Please note the position of Light Bar Socket.