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M.T.H. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex Operator's Manual

Summary of Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex

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    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex operator’s manual compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o-72 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 23 for a complete list of comp...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Caution: electrically operated product: not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. Recommends adult supervision with child ren 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...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 3 set up checklist • lubricate the locomotive • prime the smoke unit • check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects • apply power to run as described in the basic operating section of this manual lubrication you should lubricate the engine to ...

  • Page 4: Checking The Battery

    4 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 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 needs to be charged before operating. If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in ...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 5 basic operation the throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shine bright. Put the engine into motion by pressing the direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately ...

  • Page 6

    6 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex manual volume control to adjust the volume of all sounds made by this 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. Proto-sound 2.0 volume adjustment knob figure 4: ...

  • Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 7 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. Proto-sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of bell and horn butt...

  • Page 8: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)

    8 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex your engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that you can play when you pull into a yard. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button ...

  • Page 9: Proto-Coupler® Operation

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 9 tips on using fys • you can terminate fys at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • you do not have to be in forward to use fys. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going wh...

  • Page 10: Speed Control

    10 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex front coupler: to fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the bell button once followed by four quick taps of the horn button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion w...

  • Page 11: Reset to Factory Default

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 11 you can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want (or into neutral to lock it into neutral), run it at a very slow crawl (as slowly as it will move withou...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    12 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex maintenance the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “l” in f...

  • Page 13

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 13 periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol applied with...

  • Page 14

    14 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 1. Remove the side rods from the wheels in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel. Make sure to note the position of all rods before removing. 2. Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel, using a razor blade o...

  • Page 15

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 15 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. See the diagrams and directions below for instructions on accessing and replacing the light bulbs in this locomotive. You can obtai...

  • Page 16

    16 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex tender light: 1. Remove the body from the chassis by removing the 6 screws shown in fig. 10. 2. Unplug the wire from the connector. 3. Unscrew the bracket that houses the light bulb from inside the tender. 4. Gently pull the bulb to remove it and push the replacement bul...

  • Page 17

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 17 • use m.T.H.'s battery recharger (sold separately) that plugs into a wall outlet and a special 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 ...

  • Page 18: Protosmoke® Unit Operation

    18 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex protosmoke® unit operation this premier steam locomotive contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-base...

  • Page 19

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 19 1. Remove the four mounting screws that secure the bottom half of the boiler to the top half as seen in fig. 14. 2. Remove the four screws securing the smoke unit inside the shell as seen in fig. 15. 3. With the board free of the mounting screws, slide the assembly towar...

  • Page 20

    20 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 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 resolved with this table, contact m.T.H. For assistance (telephone...

  • Page 21

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 21 c ab chatter lock-out volume b attery fys remedy remedy remedy remedy remedy sometimes the cab chatter sounds don’t play. I can’t get the engine to run after i power up the transformer. It sits still with the engine sounds running. The engine won’t lock into forward, neu...

  • Page 22

    22 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex fys remedy once in fys, the engine doesn’t go into reverse. When the fys enters its last sequence the bell automatically comes on. When fys is enabled, pressing the whistle and bell buttons has no effect. I push the direction button but the next sound clip in the sequenc...

  • Page 23

    Premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex 23 proto-sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard ac transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own ...

  • Page 24: Remote Control System

    24 premier 2-8-8-8-2 triplex (additional equipment required) 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 world of command functions never before accessible to o...

  • Page 25: Limited One-Year Warranty

    How to get service under the terms of the limited one-year warranty for warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. 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 repair authorization. You can find...

  • Page 26: Participating Retailer List

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