Rail King F59PH Operation Manual

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Set UpSet up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Assembling RealTrax® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Connecting the Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lubricating the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Checking the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Priming the Smoke Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Coupling the Engine and Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Basic OperationOperation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Proto-Sound 2.0 OperationActivating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Feature . . . . . . . . 8Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)Passenger Station Announcements (PSA).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Tips on Using FYS/PSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Proto-Coupler™ Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Lock into a Direction State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Automatic Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11MaintenanceLubrication and Greasing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Caboose Car Light Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Self-Charging Battery Back-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Proto Smoke Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Transformer Compatibility Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21RailWare Interactive DVD... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 23Service and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .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 allelectric 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.l M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment periodically forconditions 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.l Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.l This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may result.l Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.l The transformer was designed to operate on regular US household current (120 volt, 50-60 Hertz). Do not connect to any other source ofpower.l To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the transformer unit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If the unit is damagedcontact M.T.H. Service for instructions.l The transformer is equipped with an internal circuit protector. If the circuit protector trips, unplug the power cord from the electrical walloutlet, check your layout for any short circuits. The circuit breaker will reset automatically when the short is removed from the circuit.l Unplug the transformer from the electrical wall outlet when not in use.l Do not use this transformer for other than its intended purpose.Transformer Ratings:Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Only, OutpuThis 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.©2008, M.T.H. Electric Trains, Columbia, MD 21046t: 14 VAC, 80W or 18 VAC 100WTable of Contents