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- Page 1 78-2175-250 7/15 E33 Rectifier Locomotive E33 Rectifier Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 • Buttons for horn sound, bell, and special freight crew announcements • Requires three AAA alkaline batteries (not included) • Allows activation of the ElectroCouplers The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating your locomotive set with your LionChief remote Remote operations Running your locomotive with the LionChief remote Operating the ElectroCouplers with the LionChief remote Operating multiple LionChief Plus locomotives Triggering sounds and announcements with the LionChief remote Transformer operations Running your locomotive set with your transformer... -
Page 4: Lionchief Plus System Features Locomotive Control
LionChief Plus system features Locomotive control ou may choose to control your LionChief Plus locomotive with the included LionChief remote (using a transformer or power supply capable of supplying a constant 18 VAC or 18 VDC to the track) or using a conventional three-rail AC transformer with a throttle and whis- tle/horn and bell button. -
Page 5: Electrocouplers
LionChief Plus system features ElectroCouplers he ElectroCouplers can only be activated when the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position. For more information on activating the ElectroCouplers, see page 9. Note that in Transformer mode, you should open the coupler on the car when coupling to your train as you will not have remote control of the locomotive’s ElectroCouplers. -
Page 6: The Lionchief Plus Remote
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN Important EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES. When you are not operating the train, move the On/Off switch to the Important Off position to conserve the battery life. -
Page 7: Operating Your Locomotive Set With Your Lionchief Remote
The LionChief Plus remote Operating your locomotive set with your LionChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go normal operation. The light will begin forward and adjust the speed. Turn the... -
Page 8: Remote Operations
Remote operations Running your locomotive set with the LionChief remote Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. With track power turned off, place your locomotive on the track. Power up the track to 18 volts (AC or DC) and move the remote power switch to ON. -
Page 9: Operating The Electrocouplers With The Lionchief Remote
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track. Operating multiple LionChief Plus locomotives ou may choose to operate more than one LionChief Plus locomotive at the same time— including locomotives of the same type (e.g., two E33 Rectifiers with different road names and/or road numbers). -
Page 10: Triggering Sounds And Announcements With The Lionchief Remote
Remote operations Triggering sounds and announcements with the LionChief remote ress the announcement on the LionChief remote to trigger the corresponding sounds. In addition, your locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you operate the train. You can trigger an announcement that corresponds to each part of the journey. -
Page 11: Transformer Operations
Transformer operations Running your locomotive set with the transformer Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the TRANSFORMER posi- tion. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. With track power turned off, place your locomotive on the track. Power up the track using your conventional AC transformer. -
Page 12: Triggering Sounds And Announcements With Your Transformer
To activate the announce- ments on your LionChief Plus locomotive, simply press the HORN/WHISTLE button for a peri- od less than a second (there must not be any additional horn/whistle activations for another two seconds for the announcements to play.) See page 13 to silence the sounds or adjust the... -
Page 13: Locomotive Operation And Maintenance
Locomotive operation and maintenance Adjusting the volume using the LionChief remote o turn off the locomotive’s background sounds, slide the SOUND switch to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. The overall volume of the sounds in your locomotive can be adjusted, but this requires the use of the LionChief remote (in remote operation mode). -
Page 14: Installing The Pantograph
Locomotive operation and maintenance Installing the pantograph our locomotive is equipped with a pantograph to simulate electrical pick up from a cate- nary, or overhead power line. Simply place the pantograph onto the base as shown and can be removed simply by pulling the base frame upward. This is a very important feature as it prevents damage to the pantograph in the event of a derailment. -
Page 15: Lubricating Your Locomotive
Locomotive operation and maintenance Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain- ing it properly. We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no. 6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lu- bricate (a small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive wheels, contact rollers, or your track. -
Page 16: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds
Two replacement tires are included with your locomotive set. If additional tires are needed, see our parts list for this locomotive on www.lionel.com for a replacement part number and ordering information. -
Page 17: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement FCC and RSS Statements Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
LionChief Troubleshooting Problem: The locomotive stopped dead: LionChief Plus locomotives are equipped with “motor lock out” technology. This means that if the internal electronics do not detect the motor feedback signal (a function of the constant speed control system) within a two-second period of being given a command to start moving (or has been underway for a period of time) the motor will lock itself out. -
Page 19: Notes
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Page 20: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
The product will be repaired or replaced without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective item cannot be repaired and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (at the discretion of Lionel LLC), if available.
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