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M.T.H. 3243R Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of 3243R

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    Tinplate traditions® 3243r electric engine operating instructions thank you for purchasing the m.T.H. Tinplate traditions 3243r locomotive. This locomotive runs on standard gauge three-rail track and can handle a 72” curve. It runs on 14-20 volts ac (alternating current). This standard gauge tinplat...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine table of contents initial lubrication 3 basic operation 4 throttle 4 operation buttons 4 volume control 5 proto-sound 2.0 operation activating proto-sound 2.0 conventional mode features 6 passenger station announcements (psa) 7 tips on using psa 8 speed co...

  • Page 3: Initial Lubrication

    3 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine initial lubrication use motor oil (10w-40 or 10w-30) for lubrication. Apply oil sparingly, using a toothpick or similar applicator. Before beginning, please be sure to have several toothpicks and cotton swabs handy to apply oil and clean up the excess. Fam...

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    4 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine basic operation throttle – throttle up the power to your track. Give enough power so that the engine’s headlight shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by either firmly pressing the direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping ...

  • Page 5: Volume Control

    5 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine volume control – to adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the engine clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume (see fig. 1 ). Proto-sound 2.0 volume adjust...

  • Page 6

    6 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine proto-sound 2.0 operating instructions this manual contains the operating instructions for proto-sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing dcs command mode features accompany the dcs remote control system equipment. Because proto-soun...

  • Page 7

    7 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine passenger station announcements (psa): your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a passenger station. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly gene...

  • Page 8: Tips On Using Psa

    8 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine tips on using psa you can terminate psa at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. You do not have to be in forward to use psa. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you we...

  • Page 9: Speed Control:

    9 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine speed control: m.T.H. Engines equipped with proto-sound 2.0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and around curves, much like an automobile cruise control. You can add or drop cars on the run...

  • Page 10: Reset to Factory Defaults:

    10 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine reset to factory defaults: to override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in neutral press the whistle button once, followed immediately by five quick pushes of the bell button. Two horn blas...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    11 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine maintenance lubrication and greasing instructions use motor oil (10w-40 or 10w-30) for lubrication. Apply oil sparingly, using a toothpick or similar applicator. Before beginning, please be sure to have several toothpicks and cotton swabs handy to apply o...

  • Page 12

    12 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine figure 2. Lubrication points on the locomotive light replacement instructions the locomotive’s lights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. They are easy to remove and replace when they burn out. Simply unscrew the bulb that needs to...

  • Page 13

    13 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine self-charging battery back-up the special nicad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery in this engine improves performance at any speed. It ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes or when travelling over dirty track or ...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound

    14 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine troubleshooting proto-sound ® 2.0 problems although proto-sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolve...

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  • Page 16: Compatibility

    16 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional standard gauge track system, including m.T.H.’s or original standard gauge track. It is also compatible with most standard ac transformers. (see page 17 for a complete list of compatible transforme...

  • Page 17

    17 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine transformer compatibility and wiring chart note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit o...

  • Page 18: Control System:

    18 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine additional features accessible with the dcs remote control system: while conventional mode operation of a proto-sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the user to access a worl...

  • Page 19

    19 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine • proto-effects™ set up-user can select individual proto-effects™ operations to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds, coupler sounds, and wheel clickety-clack sounds. • direction control set up-user can set initial individual s...

  • Page 20

    20 tinplate traditions 3243r electric engine 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...

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  • Page 24: Limited One-Year Warranty

    Service & warranty information how to get service under the terms of the limited one-year warranty for warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. 1. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an authorized m.T.H. Service center in your area or m.T.H. Electric trains to obtain ...