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M.T.H. Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive Operator's manual

Manual is about: Tinplate IVES 3243R Electric Locomotive And Passenger Set

Summary of Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive

  • Page 1

    Compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional standard gauge tubular track system, including m.T.H.’s tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard ac transformers. (see page 18 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) please read before use and ...

  • 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 children 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

    Set up checklist - lubricate the locomotive -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 prevent it from squeaking. Use light household oil ...

  • Page 4: Couplers

    Couplers basic operation the throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine lights shine bright. Put the engine into motion by pressing the direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second) if the engine does no...

  • Page 5

    Direction - your train is programmed to start in neutral. The train will always cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with each press and release of the direction button. The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Manual volume co...

  • Page 6: Mode Features

    Tinplate ives 3243 r electric locomotive 6 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-so...

  • Page 7: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys) Or

    Tinplate ives 3243 r electric locomotive 7 freight yard sounds (fys) or passenger station announcements (psa): your engine is equipped with a sound package of either freight yard or passenger station sounds that you can play. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly...

  • Page 8: Speed Control

    Tinplate ives 3243 r electric locomotive 8 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 9: Reset to Factory Default

    Tinplate ives 3243 r electric locomotive 9 locking locomotive into a direction 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...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Maintenance lubricating and greasing instructions the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in m.T.H.'s maintenance kit. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or ...

  • Page 11

    Cleaning the wheels, tires, and track periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction. Wheels can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab. To clean the track, use railking track cleani...

  • Page 12

    Self charging battery back-up 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 need ...

  • Page 13: Light Bulb Replacement:

    First, pull the roof off of the body of the car, it is held on by tabs under the lip of the roof. The roof will be freed from the car body, exposing the interior of the car (see figure 9, below). After the car interior is exposed, simply unscrew the light bulb from its socket mounted under the off c...

  • Page 14

    Tinplate ives 3243 r electric locomotive 14 troubleshooting proto-sound® 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 resolved with...

  • Page 15

    Tinplate ives 3243 r electric locomotive 15 cab chatter lock-out volume battery 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 the engine won’t lock into forward, neutral, or reverse. The sou...

  • Page 16

    Tinplate ives 3243 r electric locomotive 16 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...

  • Page 17

    Tinplate ives 3243 r electric locomotive 17 transformer compatibility and wiring chart proto-sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard ac transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note the chart details how the terminals on these transformers should be attached to ...

  • Page 18: Remote Control  System

    Tinplate ives 3243 r electric locomotive 18 additional features accessible with the dcs remote control system (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 al...

  • Page 19

    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 th...

  • Page 20: Participating A.S.C.

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