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MTH F-3 B-Unit Operating Manual

TRANSFORMER WIRING CHART

  ProtoSounds® is designed to work with any standard AC transformer that
uses a “Pure Sine-Wave" format.  The chart below lists the many Lionel®
compatible transformers, such as the Lionel KW or ZW models.  In
addition, the chart details how the terminals on these compatible
transformers should be attached to your layout.  The Trainmaster system
from Lionel® (marked with an asterisk below) will not function correctly
with ProtoSounds without disrupting the sound effects. Therefore,
whenever ProtoSounds senses that the Trainmaster system is being used, it
automatically disables ProtoSound’s sound effects.  The operator retains
control over the engine, but no sound effects will play. 

*ProtoSounds needs over 14 volts of power to work properly.  Overloading or using in-line
accessories with this transformer may lower the peak voltage below ProtoSound’s
requirements.

Transformer

Model

Center Rail

Outside Rail

Min/Max.

Voltage

Power

Rating

Transformer

Type

Lionel 1032

U

A

5-16v*

90-Watt

Standard

Lionel 1032M

U

A

5-16v*

90-Watt

Standard

Lionel 1033

U

A

5-16v*

90-Watt

Standard

Lionel 1043

U

A

5-16v*

90-Watt

Standard

Lionel 1043M

U

A

5-16v*

90-Watt

Standard

Lionel 1044

U

A

5-16v*

90-Watt

Standard

Lionel 1053

U

A

8-17v

60-Watt

Standard

Lionel 1063

U

A

8-17v

60-Watt

Standard

All-Trol

Left Terminal

Right Terminal

0-24v

300-Watt

Electronic

Cab-1/Powerma

st er

A

U

0-18v

135V.A.

Electronic

Dallee Hostler

Left Terminal

Right Terminal

Lionel LW

A

U

8-18v

75-Watt

Standard

Lionel KW

A or B

U

6-20v

190-Watt

Standard

MRC Tech II

Left Terminal

2

nd

 From Left

0-15v*

40V.A.

Electronic

Lionel MW (not
recommende d)

Outside Track

Terminal

Inside Track

Terminal

5-16v*

50V.A.

Electronic

R.O.W.

Red Terminal

Black Terminal

0-24v

384-Watt

Standard

Lionel RS-1

Red Terminal

Black Terminal

0-18v

50V.A.

Electronic

Lionel RW

U

A

9-19v

110-Watt

Standard

Lionel SW

U

A

Unknown

130-Watt

Standard

 Lionel TW

U

A

8-18v

175-Watt

Standard

Lionel ZW

A or D

U

8-20v

275-Watt

Standard

MTH Z4000

Red

Black

5-21v

390-Watt

Electronic

Summary of Contents for F-3 POWERED B-UNIT

Page 1: ...ble AC transformer see the chart on page 8 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions and is completely compatible with past MTH F 3 AA and ABA diesel sets The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate Each feature is described among the following pages which should be read before the engine is operated For those of you who c...

Page 2: ...tion 3 USING YOUR POWERED F 3 B UNIT WITH PFA FYS EQUIPPED F 3 AA OR ABA 4 OIL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 6 O 31 OPERATION 7 TRANSFORMER WIRING CHART 8 PARTS LIST 9 EXPLODED VIEW 10 SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 11 HOW TO GET SERVICE 11 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 11 ...

Page 3: ...perating section the engine is controlled by a DCRU reverse unit that contains the standard forward neutral reverse states found on most reverse units However when power is first applied to the track the reverse unit begins in RESET or what seems like a neutral state Power must be interrupted again to get the locomotive to enter the forward state The system will enter RESET whenever power to the t...

Page 4: ...e ProtoSound the Powered B unit will cycle its directional states while the ProtoSound A unit is playing the PFA FYS events To operate the Powered F 3 B unit with your ProtoSound A unit the only thing to remember is not to set the voltage on the transformer too high not above 8 10 volts If the voltage is set to high the Powered B unit will begin vibrating on the track as its motors will be turning...

Page 5: ...ease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Grease cannot be added to the internal gearing until the body is removed from the chassis which is held in place by four Phillips screws The screws are located on each end of the chassis as seen in Fig 5 on the following page After removing the screws lift the body away from the chassis and lay the body next to the chassis Ne...

Page 6: ...own in Fig 4 above as a guide and add grease to the points marked with a G Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt buildup as this can significantly affect the engine s ability to perform properly Dirty track and dirty wheels can cause both poor electrical contact as well as poor traction especially on elevated track sections Finally dirt and oil build up can prematurely wear...

Page 7: ... have to be removed and reinstalled or a noticeable wobble in your engine will occur when operating the locomotive In addition it is important to make sure that the tire is fully seated inside the groove Any portion of the tire extending out of the groove can cause the engine to wobble A razor blade can be used to trim away any excess tire that doesn t t seat itself inside the groove properly Once...

Page 8: ...rmer Model Center Rail Outside Rail Min Max Voltage Power Rating Transformer Type Lionel 1032 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1032M U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1033 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043M U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All ...

Page 9: ...E 0000022 11 DCRU board AC 0000001 12 Screw IA 0000055 13 Screw IA 0000094 14 Bracket IH 0000039 15 Chassis DH 2100006 16 Motor mount BI 0000009 17 Spacer 2 0X4 5X14 5mm ID 0000050 18 PCB board w wire harness BB 0000014 19 Screw IA 0000095 20 Screw IA 0000044 21 Ladder chassis silver FC 2100106 21 Ladder chassis black FC 2100107 22 Screw IA 0000037 23 Ladder truckside silver FC 2100108 23 Ladder t...

Page 10: ...10 MTH F 3 B Unit Operating Manual ...

Page 11: ...n it was purchased and what seems to be the problem You will be given a return authorization number to assure that your merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt 2 CAUTION Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its foam and plastic wrapping material so as to prevent damage to the merchandise The shipment m ust be prepaid and we recommend that it be ...

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