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Table of  Contents

Set Up Checklist

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Lubrication.......................................................................................................
Checking the Battery.......................................................................................
Priming the Smoke Unit.................................................................................
Configuring the Locomotive for 2-rail or 3-Rail Operation.....................

Basic Operation

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Activating Features...........................................................................................
Manual Volume Control..................................................................................

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

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Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features........................
Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)/Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)..
Proto-Coupler® Operation............................................................................
Speed Control...................................................................................................
Locking Locomotive Into A Direction.........................................................
Reset To Factory Default.................................................................................
Automatic Sound Effects.................................................................................

Maintenance

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Lubricating and Greasing Instructions.........................................................
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track.........................................................
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions.......................................................
Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement.............................................................
Self  Charging Battery Back-Up......................................................................
ProtoSmoke Unit Operation...........................................................................
Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems............................................
Additional Features Accessible with the DCS Remote Control System..
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart............................................
Recommended DC Power Supplies..............................................................
Service & Warranty Information...................................................................
Limited One-Year Warranty.............................................................................

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CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.  M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 - 16.  
As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock.

WARNING:

 When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

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M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment 

periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary 
cord, plug blades, housing, output jacks or other parts.  In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until 
properly repaired.

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Do not operate your layout unattended.  Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.

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This train set is intended for indoor use.  Do not use if water is present.   Serious injury or fatality may result.

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Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.

This product may be protected by one or more of  the following patents:  
6,019,289; 6,280,278; 6,281,606; 6,291,263; 6,457,681; 6,491,263; 6,604,641; 
6,619,594; 6,624,537; 6,655,640.

©2007, M.T.H. Electric Trains, Columbia, MD 21046

Summary of Contents for Premier AC4400CW

Page 1: ...rate on any traditional O 42 Gauge track system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 24 for a complete...

Page 2: ...of age M T H recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 16 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING Wh...

Page 3: ...over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable battery has run down and n...

Page 4: ...r have already added fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the OFF position fully Counter Clockwise position Failure either to add fluid to th...

Page 5: ...ure the locomotive for 2 Rail track operation please do the following 1 Remove the center rail pickup roller assemblies 2 Change the power input from 3 Rail to 2 Rail as seen in figure Premier AC4400C...

Page 6: ...minal Failing to properly configure the polarity for 2 rail operations will result in the locomotive starting in reverse instead of forward or not receiving the DCS signal Should this occur it is not...

Page 7: ...n the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and speed Bell To sound the bell in an engine equipped with a bell firmly press and release the Bell bu...

Page 8: ...s engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Premier AC4400CW Diesel Engine with PS 2 and Pr...

Page 9: ...PSA quickly but firmly tap the Bell button once followed by 2 quick taps of the Horn Whistle button while the engine is moving Tap the buttons quickly but allow approximately second between each press...

Page 10: ...gh voltage level once you have stopped the engine to run the FYS PSA Otherwise the engine without FYS PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be...

Page 11: ...ne in neutral then quickly tap the transformer s horn whistle button one time then quickly tap the Bell button two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Repeat t...

Page 12: ...horn whistle blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change Automatic Sounds Certain Proto Sound 2 0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions Squealing Bra...

Page 13: ...factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first Remove the two grease port screws two per gearbox Use a grease tube dispenser and put...

Page 14: ...heels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid or denatured not rubbing alcohol and a clean rag Unpl...

Page 15: ...rewdriver to pry away any remains 4 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 5 If you twist the tire while stre...

Page 16: ...he burned out light bulb s Carefully remove bulb s from mounting Disconnect light bulb harness from main harness wire Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M T H Parts department...

Page 17: ...cial port under the engine to recharge the battery overnight without leaving it on the track Replace If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge it is time to replace the ba...

Page 18: ...st the amount of smoke produced turn the smoke unit volume control clockwise to increase the amount of smoke or counter clockwise to reduce the amount If you choose not to add smoke fluid or have alre...

Page 19: ...s remove the smoke unit inspection cover After removing the inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it should be replaced Replac...

Page 20: ...ll button The bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or stay coupled W...

Page 21: ...ine is locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto Sound 2 0 v...

Page 22: ...fects can be as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS PSA is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS PSAse...

Page 23: ...cy Stop Single button push stops all Proto Sound 2 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined acti...

Page 24: ...1063 Lionel LW Powermaster U A U A U A 8 17v 8 18v 8 18v 60 Watt 75 Watt 135VA Standard Standard Electronic All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal...

Page 25: ...oto Sound 2 0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers The following charts lists the recommended DC and AC transformers Note that many of the AC operational comman...

Page 26: ...less of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully befor...

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