Zw-L Transformer Set-Up; Connecting The Zw-L Transformer To Your Track - Lionel ZW-L Transformer Owner's Manual

ZW-L Transformer set-up

Connecting the ZW-L Transformer to your track

W
e recommend using Outputs A-U and D-U for your track connections because they have
throttle, direction, bell, and whistle controls. Outputs B-U and C-U have only voltage control in
Conventional mode.
For best results, use spade lugs (U-shaped connectors) on all ZW-L Transformer connections, and
no more than two wires on each terminal. On larger layouts where several track wires are required,
the use of separate junctions/terminal strips is recommended to prevent voltage drops.
Use 16-gauge or larger wire to connect the ZW-L to the track. Smaller gauge wire will not
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be able to handle the current safely.
Make sure all connections are very secure. A loose connection can produce extremely
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high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch terminals or track connections dur-
ing use. Also, do not locate scenery materials such as lichen or ground foam near the
terminals.
O-27 and O gauge track
Begin by attaching a Lionel Lockon (available separately) to any section of straight track as
illustrated in Figure 4 on page 11. To do so, fit the lip of the Lockon onto the edge of the outside rail
and press the Lockon upward so that the clip snaps onto the center rail. Next, attach a wire to either
the A or D terminal on the ZW-L Transformer and connect it to the No. 1 (center rail) terminal on the
Lockon. Attach another wire to the U terminal on the ZW-L Transformer and connect it to the No.2
(outside rail) terminal on the Lockon.
Lock-On connections: Press down on the top of the terminal clip so that a metal loop is exposed.
Slide the bare end of the wire into the exposed loop. See Figure 2. Release pressure on the terminal
clip, allowing the crimped metal to pinch the end of the wire in the metal loop. Gently tug on the wire
to check if the hold is secure.
All of the U terminals are common; accessory ground connections can be made to the
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track.
FasTrack power terminal section
If you have a FasTrack layout, simply connect the red spade-shaped connector on a FasTrack
power terminal section (available separately, 6-12016) to the A or D terminal on the ZW-L
Transformer. Connect the black spade-shaped connector to the U terminal.
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