2. Electrical Connections
1. Is the transformer connected properly
to the plug socket?
2. Does the transformer show external
damage?
3. Are the wires from the transformer to
the track connected properly?
4. Are individual pieces of track receiving
no power when the transformer is
switched on?
5. Does a bulb connected to sockets mar-
ked “0” and “L” light up?
Please connect properly
Faulty transformers must no longer used.
They must be turned to us to repair.
Check connections according to the fol-
lowing illustrations on the next 3 pages.
Connect the tracks firmly together.
If the lamp does not light up, there can be
a short circuit on the layout.
Results can be:
1. A car or any other metal item may
be on the track touching the rails and
center contact.
2. Tracks are not connected properly.
3. Incorrect wiring to the track.
If there is a short circuit on your layout,
refer to part 2.1
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Dear parents,
There is no need to worry about overloading or other faulty conditions such as fire,
electric shock or injury to persons when using your Märklin transformer. In the event of
a short-circuit or overloading a built-in thermal switch cuts off the current automatically.
If this occurs, we advise you to set the control knob to “0” and wait until the current
switches on again. This will take about 1 minute.
Please check your child’s layout regularly as follows:
Regular checking of the above five points will ensure trouble-free operation.
