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operating your Powermax Plus Transformer safely

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our Lionel PowerMax Plus Transformer is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and 
has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, 

basic safety precautions should be maintained. 

Be sure to observe the following guidelines:
•  Read the manual thoroughly before using this device.
•  This device is not recommended for children under eight years of age.
•  Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, 

have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condi-
tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

•  The PowerMax Plus Transformer is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if 

water is present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.

•  Use the PowerMax Plus Transformer only for its intended purpose.
•  The PowerMax Plus Transformer was meant to operate on 120-volt, 60-Hertz power. Do not 

connect this product to any other power supply.

•  Do not operate the PowerMax Plus Transformer with a damaged cord, plug, or case.
•  To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the unit. There are no user service-

able parts inside. If damaged, take this product to an authorized Lionel Service Center. 

•  Do not operate the PowerMax Plus Transformer on your layout unattended. Obstructed 

accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.

•  Always unplug the PowerMax Plus Transformer from the power source when not in use.
•  Never insert objects into the ventilation slots on this product. Damage to sensitive  

electronic components can result.

Creating your layout

Summary of Contents for Pennsylvania flyer

Page 1: ...ofage Aswith all electric products precautions should be observed during handlingandusetopreventelectricshock Transformerratings input 120vac 60hzonly ACoutput 18v 40va Pennsylvania Flyer Ready to Ru...

Page 2: ...ck 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 Penns...

Page 3: ...sTrack track sections 6 FCC Statement 6 Wiring your PowerMax Plus Transformer 7 Running your train Running your train set 8 Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive s smoke generator 9 Coupling 10 Operat...

Page 4: ...to be used indoors Do not use this device if water is present Serious or fatal injuries may result Use the PowerMax Plus Transformer only for its intended purpose The PowerMax Plus Transformer was me...

Page 5: ...dreams can quickly become a reality Creating your layout Figure 1 Track layout ideas FasTrack Add on Track Packs make it easy to expand your railroad Each Track Pack includes all the track sections y...

Page 6: ...ts for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip me...

Page 7: ...hen 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 secur...

Page 8: ...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 b...

Page 9: ...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 producti...

Page 10: ...non Command environment remember that the great er the load on the engine adding more cars for the engine to pull for example the farther forward the handle must be pushed before it will operate the...

Page 11: ...uit 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 neut...

Page 12: ...e 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...

Page 13: ...tive the locomotive will be locked in the next mode of operation in the sequence To lock your locomotive into a specific operational state sequence the locomotive into the desired state and reduce tra...

Page 14: ...r grades with heavy loads When you reach 2 4 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 a...

Page 15: ...ealer Two basic rules to keep in mind never over lubricate a small amount will do and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive s wheels contact roll ers or your track You ll know your locomotive...

Page 16: ...iver Refer to Figure 11 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 r e ready...

Page 17: ...equire replacement Follow these steps and refer to Figure 12 as you replace the lamp 1 Remove the four screws from the underside of the car 2 Lift the body off the frame 3 Pull the lamp out of the soc...

Page 18: ...ause 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...

Page 19: ...19 Notes...

Page 20: ...state to state instructions for obtaining service If service for this Lionel LLC product is required bring the item along with your DATED sales receipt and completed warranty information at the bottom...

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