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Lionel Lines PowerMax Transformer, Owner'S Manual

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71-1001-250

6/06

Lionel Lines

Ready-to-Run Train Set

Owner’s Manual

CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH

ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING

HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.

TRANSFORMER RATINGS

—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.

AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 30 VA

Summary of Contents for PowerMax Transformer

Page 1: ...et Owner s Manual CAUTION ELECTRICTOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTYEARS OFAGE ASWITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLINGANDUSETOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK TRANSFORMERRATINGS INPUT 120VAC 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 18V 30VA ...

Page 2: ...able operation The transformer included with this set should be periodically examined for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons such as damage to the output cord blades housing or other parts In the event that such conditions exist the transformer should not be used until properly repaired Parents Lionel Lines Train Set Features Bright headlight Puffing...

Page 3: ...ain Running your train set 8 Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive s smoke generator 9 Coupling 10 Operating your train with the PowerMax Transformer 10 Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer 11 12 Reverse unit procedure 13 Setting up the derrick 14 Operating the derrick 14 TrainSounds sound system operation Operating the TrainSounds sound system 15 PowerMax Transformer operation Po...

Page 4: ...ended to be used indoors Do not use this device if water is present Serious or fatal injuries may result Use the PowerMax Transformer only for its intended purpose The PowerMax Transformer was meant to operate on 120 volt 60 Hertz power Do not con nect this product to any other power supply Do not operate the PowerMax Transformer with a damaged cord plug or case To avoid the risk of electrical sho...

Page 5: ...r dreams can quickly become a reality Creating your layout Figure 1 Track layout ideas Figure 2 Add on Track Pack layouts FasTrack Add on Track Packs make it easy to expand your railroad Each Track Pack includes all the track sections you need to create a more advanced layout using the sections included with this set Refer to Figure 2 to explore the possibilities Inner Passing Loop Add on Track Pa...

Page 6: ...y so you always get good electrical contact Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections 1 Line up your two sections of track 2 Insert the rail tabs into the openings at the ends of the corresponding rails 3 Press the sections together until the interlocking roadbed snaps into place Figure 3 Joining the track sections Creating your layout 6 Rail tab ...

Page 7: ...then slide the spade shaped connector on the black wire into position Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection 4 Plug the PowerMax Transformer into your wall outlet 120 volts As your layout expands you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires placing no more than two wi...

Page 8: ...ve moving Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of operations forward neutral reverse neutral and so on To sequence the reverse unit press the DIRECTION button on your transformer or briefly bring the throttle all the way back to the OFF position and then forward Each press of the DIRECTION button or interruption in track power causes the locomotive to advance to the next operational st...

Page 9: ...n commences momentarily It will start faster if you run your locomotive at higher speeds When smoke production decreases add more fluid about four drops An idle locomotive will not smoke Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or a long consist Caution When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position always keep a small amount of smoke fluid i...

Page 10: ...on Command environment remember that the greater the load on the engine adding more cars for the engine to pull for example the far ther forward the handle must be pushed before it will operate the locomotive Note Running your train Coupling When coupling your cars at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 6 Press down on the lock release to open the coupler t...

Page 11: ...ature replaces the circuit breaker The benefit is that the Transformer will not instantly turn off DIRECTION The DIRECTION control button interrupts track power to activate the reverse unit in loco motives with forward neutral reverse operation When the DIRECTION button is presssed track power is interrupted instantaneously Track power is restored gradually when the DIRECTION button is released WH...

Page 12: ... the sound again to stop it Direction Press the DIRECTION button to go forward or reverse or to place the locomotive in neutral no movement headlight is on Throttle Controls your locomotive s speed Throw the throt tle forward to increase locomotive speed back ward to slow it down Power on indicator The green light illuminates when the PowerMax is on Figure 7 Transformer features Running your train...

Page 13: ...ve the locomotive will be locked in the next mode of operation in the sequence To lock your locomotive into a specific opera tional state sequence the locomotive into the desired state and reduce track power without completely powering down the locomotive then throw the switch to the OFF position The DIRECTION button will then have no affect on the direction of the locomotive If you would like to ...

Page 14: ...ll the mast lock away from the derrick Be sure that the derrick clears the objects on your layout including trains and scenery Also raise the hook and the boom to avoid tangling the lines and drag ging the hook Caution Note Figure 10 Locking the derrick into position Mast Lock Mast Boom Cranks Pull to disengage Operating the derrick Your derrick is operated by two hand cranks Refer to Figure 11 Us...

Page 15: ...ed for at least ten seconds and then throttle down to a lower speed The brake sounds will discontin ue automatically after a few moments If you are unable to activate the brake sounds your locomotive s speed may be too low Increase the speed of the locomotive operate for at least ten seconds and then reduce the throttle by half Crew dialogue When the car is not in motion you may activate random cr...

Page 16: ... with heavy loads When you reach 1 8 amps the green light on the Transformer will begin to flash This indicates that the Transformer is in fold back mode In fold back mode the Transformer is automatically reducing or folding back power This gradual reduction in power provides interruption free power while bringing the amperage back down to a safe level If this condition lasts for more than 30 seco...

Page 17: ... to keep in mind never over lubricate a small amount will do and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive s wheels contact rollers or your track You ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 12 Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage Lubric...

Page 18: ... hinged at the platform to swing outward away from the body 3 Remove the window shell To remove the window shell carefully bend the sides of the caboose outward while pulling up on the window shell until the tabs are released from the windows 4 Pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket Replace it with Lionel lamp no 600 8352 311 available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Se...

Page 19: ...nce To replace the traction tire simply unscrew the drive rod screw from the wheel using a 3 16 nut driver Refer to Figure 14 Remove the old traction tire from under the drive rod and slip on the replacement Lionel part no 600 0242 206 Replace the spacer retighten the drive rod screw and you re ready to pull that long freight back to the yard Figure 14 Traction tire replacement Lionel part no 600 ...

Page 20: ...action 3 Pull the lamp straight out and replace it with Lionel part no 600 0161 300 available from your nearest authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service Be careful not to twist the lamp or it may break 4 Reinstall the smoke unit making sure that the smoke stack lines up with the cab top opening 5 Reassemble the front truck making sure that the linkage rods go into the holes in the f...

Page 21: ... Attach the second lamp wire to the center rail in the other block 3 Power up both blocks of track Both transformers should be set to full power 4 See if the lamp illuminates If the lamp illuminates brightly your transformers are not in phase Do not operate your trains on the layout until you change the wiring If the lamp does not illuminate your trans formers are in phase and should not cause pro...

Page 22: ...use a voltage drop Attach additional power connections to the remote portion of your track Power wires 6 12053 are available separately Green light begins to flash The power limit of the Transformer has been exceeded The unit will gradually reduce power until the problem is corrected Bell button blows whistle Switch the wire connections at the Transformer terminals Be sure that the U post is conne...

Page 23: ...Notes 23 ...

Page 24: ...ith your dated sales receipt and completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by calling 1 800 4 Lionel or by accessing our Website at www lionel com If you prefer to send your product back to Lionel L L C for repair in Michigan you must first call 586 949 4100 or FAX 586 949 5429 or write to Customer Service P O Box...

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