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Adjusting the 153C Contactor

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fter all the connections are made and your layout is powered up, the Contactor must be
adjusted so that the train will properly trigger the accessory.

1. Power up your layout.

2. Stop the train several sections away from the Contactor so that it does not press on the

Contactor plate.

3. Turn the adjustment nut either up or down until the accessory is triggered. Refer to Figure 1

on page 3 for the location of the adjustment nut.

4. Back up the adjustment nut just enough to cause the accessory to turn off.

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Summary of Contents for American Flyer 594

Page 1: ...ted Track Gang Owner s Manual The operating mechanism reaches high temperatures during operation Turn off the accessory periodically to allow it to cool down Do not operate the accessory continuously...

Page 2: ...ited Warranty Lionel Service 8 The operating mechanism reaches high temperatures during operation Turn off the accessory periodically to allow it to cool down Do not operate the accessory continuously...

Page 3: ...ntactor under your traditional S gauge track as shown in Figure 1 One of the track ties should rest firmly upon the top of the pressure plate If your layout is fastened to a board loosen several secti...

Page 4: ...l on the base Attach the other ends to the 153C Contactor and transformer as shown in Figure 2 below To connect the wires to the spring clips press down the upper half of the spring clip terminal unti...

Page 5: ...the accessory 1 Power up your layout 2 Stop the train several sections away from the Contactor so that it does not press on the Contactor plate 3 Turn the adjustment nut either up or down until the ac...

Page 6: ...perating mechanism reaches high temperatures during operation Turn off the accessory periodically to allow it to cool down Do not operate the accessory continuously for long periods of time To turn of...

Page 7: ...Contactor relies on the weight of the train to activate the accessory the 153IR Controller is triggered by an infrared motion sensor The 153IR also allows you to set the length of time that the access...

Page 8: ...th 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...

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