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Service & Warranty Information

How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty

For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase.  Instead, follow the

instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the

product under the terms of this warranty.

1. First, write, call or FAX M.T.H. Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia,  MD

21046, (Tel 410-381-2580;  FAX No.: 410-423-0009;  e-mail: [email protected]), stating

when 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 must be

prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A cover letter including your name, address, daytime
phone number, e-mail address (if available), Return Authorization number, a copy of your sales

receipt and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs.  Please include 
the description regardless of whether you discussed the problem with one of our service technicians

when contacting M.T.H. for your Return Authorization number.

3.  Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise

for service.

Limited One-Year Warranty

All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant are covered by this

warranty. 

See our website at  

www.mth-railking.com

 or call 1-888-640-3700 to identify an Authorized M.T.H.

Train Merchant near you.  

M.T.H. products are warrantied for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or

workmanship, excluding light bulbs and traction tires.  We will repair or replace (at our option) the

defective part without charge for the parts or labor, if the item is returned to M.T.H. Electric Tr ains

within one year of the original date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages caused by

improper care, handling, or use.  Transportation costs incurred by the customer are not covered unde r

this warranty.

Items sent for repair must be accompanied by a return authorization number, a description of the

problem, and a copy of the original sales receipt from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant, which

gives the date of purchase.  Call 410-381-2580, fax 410-423-0009, or e-mail the Service Department  at 

[email protected]

 to obtain a return authorization number.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state t o state.

Service Department

M.T.H. Electric Trains

7020 Columbia Gateway Drive

Columbia MD 21046-1532

Summary of Contents for PA B-Unit

Page 1: ...nsformers and wiring instructions and is completely compatible with past MTH PA AA and ABA diesel sets The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate Each f...

Page 2: ...peration 3 USING YOUR POWERED PA B UNIT WITH PFA FYS EQUIPPED PA AA OR ABA 4 OIL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 6 O 31 OPERATION 7 SMOKE UNIT OPERATION 8 TRANSFORMER...

Page 3: ...the DCRU section below Prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating Add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack see Fig 5 on pg 8 then gently blow into the stack to elimi...

Page 4: ...B unit will begin vibrating on the track as its motors will be turning Since the directional cycles of the DCRU are insink with the number of events played during the PFA FYS the Powered B unit will...

Page 5: ...f 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 six Phillips screws The screws are loc...

Page 6: ...odically 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...

Page 7: ...e 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 c...

Page 8: ...overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components If you choose not to add the fluid or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke...

Page 9: ...inspection cover from the smoke unit s body see Fig 7 on pg 8 After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and...

Page 10: ...10 Premier PA B Unit Operating Manual Transformer Wiring Chart...

Page 11: ...11 Premier PA B Unit Operating Manual...

Page 12: ...tacting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H prod...

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