Kohs & Company Pennsylvania K-4

The Kohs & Company Pennsylvania K-4 locomotive is an exact scale replica of the original pro-

totype.  It is constructed of formed and fabricated brass and incorporates many scale operating 

features. Although the model is very sturdily built, the boiler, tender shell and particularly the 

detailing are very susceptible to damage by rough or careless handling.  To prevent damage, 

please exercise great care in unpacking and handling the model.  The locomotive is best handled 

by lifting under the front pilot beam and the rear cab deck.  When touching the painted surfaces, 

it is advisable to wear the supplied gloves to protect the finish. 

This locomotive model is designed to operate on Direct Current (DC) electricity.  Any applica-

tion of Alternating Current 

(AC) WILL DESTROY THE INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COM-

PONENTS OF THIS MODEL

.  Kohs & Company will not be responsible for damage caused 

by the application of AC power to the model.  We will offer further power supply specification 

recommendations under the heading of 'Power Supply Requirements', please make note of the 

information offered.

Before unpacking, handling or operating your new model 

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO 

FULLY READ THIS MANUAL

. This is a small investment in time to protect your substantial 

financial investment and to prevent unnecessary disappointment and frustration.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Pennsylvania K-4 ‘Pacific’

©

 2006  Kohs & Company, Inc - Clarkston, Michigan 48348

Summary of Contents for Pennsylvania K-4 "Pacific"

Page 1: ...otect the finish This locomotive model is designed to operate on Direct Current DC electricity Any applica tion of Alternating Current AC WILL DESTROY THE INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COM PONENTS OF THIS MODEL Kohs Company will not be responsible for damage caused by the application of AC power to the model We will offer further power supply specification recommendations under the heading of Power Supply R...

Page 2: ...se connections With the connection made the excess wire may be carefully pushed into the locomotive and tender When disconnecting the locomotive from the tender pull only on the housings Do Not Pull On The Wires It is advised that the wire connections be made with the locomotive and tender in place on the track do not attempt to move the pair while connected together Refer to instruction insert fo...

Page 3: ...ender is connected to the locomo tive or not If the locomotive will not be operated for an extended period or will be in storage it is highly recommended that the batteries be removed from the model To access the manual functions of the system the supplied system controller needs to be wired in line between your power supply and the track There are four 4 screw terminals on the bottom of the contr...

Page 4: ... insert page included with these instructions Using high or low extremes on these controls is not recommended as severe distortion will result in the sound LOCOMOTIVE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance consists of periodic lubrication as described under the heading Prepar ing For Operation and replacement of the sound system batteries covered under the heading Sound System It is advisable to...

Page 5: ...hould be placed in the bunker and cov ered with the supplied coal load The photograph to the left shows the sound control system on off switch under the cistern hatch The sound controls are accessed under the hatch to the right of the switch The image to the right illustrates the arrangement of the sound controls as though looking through the cis tern hatch facing to the front of the locomotive Th...

Page 6: ...nt DCC technology and there are connectors on the internal circuit boards to interface with DCC decoders For more specific information on this connection process please get in touch with us directly Rechargeable Batteries Your Pennsylvania K 4 model was delivered ready to use normal alkaline AA batteries for system power the system does have a charger circuit built in to allow the use of rechargea...

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