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M.T.H. Premier Climax Operator's Manual

Summary of Premier Climax

  • Page 1

    Compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o-42 gauge track system. It is also compatible with most standard ac transformers. (see page 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) premier climax steam engine operator’s manual please read before use and ...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents set up checklist 2 lubrication and greasing 2 priming the smoke unit 2 placing the engine on the track 3 checking the battery 3 basic operation 4 throttle 4 operating buttons 4 manual volume control 4 proto-sound 2.0 operating instructions 5 activating proto-sound 2.0 conventional ...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Premier climax steam locomotive 2 •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 set up checklist lubrication you should lubricate the engine t...

  • Page 4: Checking The Battery

    Premier climax steam locomotive 3 the engine and tender are semi-permanently connected by a drawbar. The engine and tender must be lifted and handled together. Use caution. Do not bend the drawbar. Place the locomotive on the track make sure the reverse unit plug that extends out of the engine coal ...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    Premier climax steam locomotive 4 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 in to motion by either firmly pressing the direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping and advanci...

  • Page 6

    Premier climax steam locomotive 5 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. Activating proto-sound 2.0 c...

  • Page 7: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)

    Premier climax steam locomotive 6 your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a station. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 second...

  • Page 8: Proto-Coupler® Operation

    Premier climax steam locomotive 7 tips on using psa/fys •you can terminate psa/fys at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. •you do not have to be in forward to use psa/fys. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction y...

  • Page 9: Speed Control

    Premier climax steam locomotive 8 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, and the engine will mai...

  • Page 10: Automatic Sound Effects

    Premier climax steam locomotive 9 automatic sound effects certain proto-sound 2.0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions: squealing brakes: play any time the engine's speed decreases rapidly. Cab chatter: plays at random intervals when the engine idles in neutral...

  • Page 11

    Premier climax steam locomotive 10 this engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly. The climax unlike conventional rod driven locomotives has many expose gears in the drive train and on the wheels. You should apply a light coating of grease to the exposed gears as shown in figure 6....

  • Page 12

    11 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 a cotton swab. Tire tract...

  • Page 13: Proto-Smoke Unit Operation

    This locomotive contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the boiler of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emits a harmless smoke. The smoke is then forced out of the stack by...

  • Page 14: Light Bulb Replacement

    Light bulb replacement to replace the light bulb in the locomotive, follow these instructions and see the diagrams below: 1. Remove the boiler from the chassis as shown in fig. 6 on page 10. 2. Unscrew and remove the smokestack by twisting it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the 2 screws holding the head...

  • Page 15: Self Charging Battery Backup

    Premier climax steam locomotive 14 the special nicad 2.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, it may ...

  • Page 16

    15 starting up horn bell remedy remedy remedy when i first turn the power on, the engine will not begin to run. The engine will not start after i press the direction button. My engine sounds are distorted and garbled. I can't get the horn to blow when i press the horn button. I can't get the bell to...

  • Page 17

    Premier climax steam locomotive 16 volume remedy the sounds seem distorted, especially when the horn or bell is activated. No sound proto-sound 2.0 volume is set too high. Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. Volume is set too low, adjust ...

  • Page 18

    17 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 bell button, you should c...

  • Page 19: 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 world of command functions never before accessible to o gauge railroaders. With the addition of the dcs remote contr...

  • Page 20: Limited One-Year Warranty

    Service & warranty information how to get service under the terms of the limited one-year warranty when you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble-shooting techniques that may correct the problem. Additional information may be found on the...

  • Page 21: Participating A.S.C.

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