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M.T.H. Premier Chapelon 2-3-1E Pacific, Operator'S Manual

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Proto-Coupler Installation

Owners of  2-rail models who intend to run this locomotive on a 3-rail layout may 
wish to use the M.T.H. Proto-Coupler so that they may enjoy the remote 
uncoupling anywhere on the layout. 
A Proto-Coupler and the necessary mounting hardware are included in the 
packaging with each 2-rail locomotive. The wire harness in the tender is prewired 
with a plug-in connection for the Proto-Coupler.
To install the Proto-Coupler on a 2-rail tender, follow the step by step instruction 
listed below.

- First remove the Fine Scale European Coupler and pilot beam from the bottom 
of  the tender chassis.
- Install the optional pilot beam with no coupler installed
- Next remove the shell from the tender by removing the 4 body screws and then 
unplug the wire harness between the shell and the chassis.

Premier Chapelon 2-3-1E Pacific Steam Locomotive

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Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler

Optional Tender Couplers

Ace Trains Coupler

Kadee® Coupler Bracket Installed

Summary of Contents for Premier Chapelon 2-3-1E Pacific

Page 1: ...minimum curvature 3 rail O 54 Diameter 2 rail 42 Radius This engine is also compatible with most AC DC transformers See pages 27 and 28 for a complete list of compatible transformer and wiring instru...

Page 2: ...Smoke Deflectors 5 Table of Contents 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 6...

Page 3: ...rail position The 3 rail Hi rail wheel equipped engine will operate on 2 rail track by rd removing the 3 rail pickup rollers and insulators then moving the 2 rail 3 rail switch to the 2 rail position...

Page 4: ...tration shown below Changing Track Polarity Inside the Locomotive Failing to properly configure the polarity will result in the locomotive starting in reverse instead of forward or not receiving the D...

Page 5: ...nning board to hold the smoke deflectors in place When the smoke deflector is properly aligned the lead edge should fit into the notch in the front of the running board Fleche D Or Train Sign Included...

Page 6: ...uck The Scale Wheeled Tender has the European Fine Scale Coupler mounted on the rear pilot beam An M T H Remote Control Proto Coupler is provided in the nd packaging along with the an 2 Pilot Beam tha...

Page 7: ...connection for the Proto Coupler To install the Proto Coupler on a 2 rail tender follow the step by step instruction listed below First remove the Fine Scale European Coupler and pilot beam from the b...

Page 8: ...e goes under the chassis When power is applied to the engine the Proto Coupler can be operated anywhere on the layout To operate the coupler in the command mode press the rear coupler button on the DC...

Page 9: ...cate Axle Bushings L Priming the Smoke Unit When preparing to run this engine add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack We recommend M T H ProtoSmoke Seuthe LGB or LVTS fluids Do not overf...

Page 10: ...hen the connector is properly seated To disconnect the engine and tender apply downward until the connector separates The drawbar is able to withstand a 90 twist such as might be experienced in a dera...

Page 11: ...the button again to turn it off Horn Whistle To sound the whistle firmly press the Horn Whistle button The whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button It will stop when you re...

Page 12: ...ll sounds made by this engine turn the manual volume control shown below clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Manual Volume Control Premier Chapelon 2 3 1E Pac...

Page 13: ...se buttons to activate features rather than to blow the horn or ring the bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to...

Page 14: ...ou use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Horn and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence is complete After waiting about 30 second...

Page 15: ...t direction of travel as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral Proto Coupler Operation This locomotive is equipped with one or more coil wound Proto Couplers for remote unc...

Page 16: ...t to the other condition You will want to do this during the initial neutral upon start up if you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not equipped with speed control to avoid damaging th...

Page 17: ...e seconds or more Reset to Factory Default To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once fol...

Page 18: ...aring was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first To access the gear box and axles do the following 1 Turn the...

Page 19: ...Kit 30 50010 or denatured not rubbing alcohol and a clean rag Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails Th...

Page 20: ...o small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 4 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the tire Otherwise your engine will wo...

Page 21: ...it This should pull the smoke box door out of the boiler shell Then you will be able to remove the light bulb from the smoke box door and locate the connector in the boiler shell Unplug the connector...

Page 22: ...nute test charge the battery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12 volts for 6 7 hours so the batt...

Page 23: ...it 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 unit control sho...

Page 24: ...acement instructions are available directly from the M T H Parts Department Order online www mth railking com e mail parts mth railking com Fax 410 423 0009 Phone 410 381 2500 Mail 7020 Columbia Gatew...

Page 25: ...r how to test recharge and if necessary replace the battery Coupler Remedy 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 fir...

Page 26: ...neutral or reverse The engine maybe locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section to unlock the engine s direction Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph...

Page 27: ...ndard 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 Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electron...

Page 28: ...plies Proto 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 operationa...

Page 29: ...locomotives user defined actions including sound lights and smoke Proto Dispatch Operation Public Address like feature allows users to speak through locomotive speaker during operation Proto Cast All...

Page 30: ...refully before returning any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Electric Trains M T H assumes...

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