Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel #213 Lift Bridge! With the help of two counterweights, the center section of track is raised between the two towers at the press of a button. Each tower features an illuminated warning light mounted at the top.
Installing the Lift Bridge our Lift Bridge was designed for use with O gauge track. As illustrated in Figure 1, join the track sections together by inserting the track section rail pins into the openings at the end of the tower section rails. For good electrical contact, pins must be completely inserted so that the track joints are tightly fitted together.
Connecting the bridge section and the counterweights wo cables connect each counterweight to the bridge. Each cable runs over a large drive pulley. Follow these steps and refer to Figures 2 and 3 as you make the cable attachments. 1. Remove the four locking screws in the track bed. Refer to Figure 2. Take care to avoid bending the drive shaft and the two support rods that run Caution! between the towers.
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When the Lift Bridge is powered up, the warning lights are always illuminated. The Note! warning lights are not expected to require replacement. Only an authorized Lionel Service Center should service the Lift Bridge. Top view...
Wiring the Lift Bridge our Lift Bridge operates best at 12-18 volts (AC). Power this accessory through the track power with a Lionel Lock-On (available separately, 6-62900) or with a separate accessory power supply. Refer to Figure 4. 1. Attach a wire to one of the POWER terminals and connect it to the Power/A terminal on your power supply OR to the #1 terminal on your Lock-On.
Operating the Lift Bridge ou are now ready to operate the Lift Bridge. Only raise the center bridge section when it is empty, and be sure that the center section will clear any trains on the tower sections. Refer to Figure 5. Keep fingers, clothing, and all other objects clear of the gears when the Bridge is Caution! in operation.
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service his Lionel product, including all Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by mechanical and electrical components, calling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by accessing our Website moving parts, motors and structural at www.lionel.com. components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to...
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