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71-2938-250
Rev. 2/97
™
™
PowerStation
-PowerHouse
power and control system
Owners Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C ALLY OPERATED PRODUCT
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRE-
CAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATI N GS - I N PUT : 120 VAC 60 HZ ONL Y .
AC OUTPUT : 21 V, 135 VA
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- Page 1 71-2938-250 Rev. 2/97 ™ ™ PowerStation -PowerHouse power and control system Owners Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C ALLY OPERATED PRODUCT NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRE- CAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
It has important infor- and PowerHouse power supply will give mation on setup and operation. If you your single-track Lionel railroad the ener- have any questions after reading this gy it deserves—135 watts and 7 amps of booklet, contact your nearest authorized alternating current. -
Page 3: The Powerstation-Powerhouse System-The Basics
The PowerStation-PowerHouse system—the basics PowerStation high-output control unit owerStation is a power control unit mon ground layout wiring (see page 5). with a power output of 135-watts •Read this manual thoroughly before and an amperage limit of 7 amps. It’s using this device. -
Page 4: Powerhouse Power Supply
If dam- using this device. aged, take PowerHouse to your autho- •This device is not recommended for rized Lionel Service Center. A list of children under eight years of age. Service Centers is packed with this unit. •Parents should periodically inspect •CAUTION: Do not operate your lay-... -
Page 5: Installing Your Powerstation-Powerhouse System
When PowerStation is receiving elec- required, separate tricity from PowerHouse, the backlit junctions/terminal strips is recom- LIONEL illuminates. Track (variable) voltage terminals Accessory (fixed) voltage terminals Insert PowerHouse connector plug into PowerStation input jack. It is keyed to plug in one way only. -
Page 6: Powerstation-Powerhouse Operation
The farther to the to the right the knob must be turned right the knob is turned, the faster your before it will operate the locomotive. Power-on indicator The backlit LIONEL illu- minates when your PowerStation is O Powerband display Bell As your locomotive’s... -
Page 7: Powerstation Control Features
In addition, the powerband lights flash PowerStation may cause random to indicate a short circuit. whistles in the Lionel Mighty Sound of Steam™ tender with a three-pin connec- IRECTION tor. We recommend you a purchase a... -
Page 8: Powerstation Functions
PowerStation-PowerHouse operation PowerStation functions our PowerStation provides a total best results. It may be necessary to output of 7 amps. The track (variable) power up slowly at this load to prevent output will deliver 7 amps to the track surge current from tripping... -
Page 9: Mounting Powerstation On Your Layout Or Control Panel
⁄ " (48mm x 131mm) pattern. Replacing your PowerStation’s lamps he long-life lamps inside your ommend it be replaced with Lionel PowerStation control unit should part no. 610-2938-300 by your local rarely require replacement. In the authorized Lionel Service Center or event a lamp should expire, we rec- Lionel Service only. -
Page 10: Accessory Connections
Accessory connections or proper operation, the accessories trip prematurely. shown here require specific polarity Be sure to connect these accessories as connections to prevent “feedback” in the shown in the wiring diagrams pictured electronics, causing the circuit breaker to below and on the following page. 445 Switch tower (6-12917) AC INPUT Underside of... -
Page 11: 164 Log Loader
164 Log loader (6-12915) Install jumper wire here so lights remain on only while motor is running. Underside view of 164 log loader PowerStation DRIVE UNLOAD LAMPS accessory terminals Install jumper wire here so lights remain YELLOW on continuously. WHITE ®... -
Page 12: Product Specifications
We’ll send a return power and control system is built authorization letter to assure proper with pride by Lionel and carries a war- handling while at Lionel. You may ranty to support continued reliable choose to have your product repaired operation.
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