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Premier EP-3
Electric Engine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL (3V PS-2)
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any
traditional O-72 Gauge track system,
including M.T.H.'s RealTrax® or
ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular track.
It is also compatible with most standard
AC transformers. (See page 21 for a
complete list of compatible transformers
and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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- Page 1 Premier EP-3 Electric Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL (3V PS-2) Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-72 Gauge track system, including M.T.H.’s RealTrax® or ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 21 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Checking the Battery..................Basic Operation......................Activating Features................... Classification/Marker Lights..............Automatic Operating Pantograghs..............Classification/Marker Lights................Smoke Unit...................... Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions..............Activating Proto-Sound® 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....... Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)/ Passenger Station Announcements (PSA).. Proto-Coupler™... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
Set Up Checklist -Lubricate the locomotive -Prime the smoke unit -Unlatching pantographs -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. -
Page 4: Basic Operation
Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose 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 not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction button, you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move. -
Page 5: Automatic Operating Pantograghs
Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the manual volume control (shown below) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Manual Volume Control Figure 3. Manual Volume Control Automatic Operating Pantographs Your MTH electric type engine is equipped with Automatic Operating Pantographs. - Page 6 Conventional Mode When power is applied in conventional mode the pantographs will go through an orientation check. This will make sure that the rear pantograph is raised and the front pantograph is lowered. When the direction of the locomotive is reversed the front pantograph will rise, then the rear pantograph will lower.
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Page 7: Classification/Marker Lights
Conventional Mode WhenF -- Commands the front pantograph up. If it’s already up this button will not do anything - Commands the front pantograph down. If it’s already down this button will not do anything - Commands the rear pantograph up. If it’s already up this button will not do anything - Commands the rear pantograph down. -
Page 8: Classification/Marker Lights
Smoke Unit Your MTH Premier Engine is equipped with a smoke unit to simulate steam exhaust from the onboard steam generator used for heating the passenger cars. After START UP there is a burst of stea m and the sound of the boiler being lighted. -
Page 9: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
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-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features: Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Horn/Whistle button pushes described below. -
Page 10: Proto-Coupler™ Operation
The FYS/PSA will continue, and within a few seconds, the engine will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting, in the same direction it was traveling when you began the sequence. Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer's Bell and Horn/Whistle buttons and can ring the bell or blow the horn/whistle as usual. -
Page 11: Speed Control
Front Coupler: To fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the Bell button once followed by four quick taps of the Hor n/Whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. -
Page 12: Reset To Factory Default
Reset to Factory Defaults: To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in Neutral tap the Horn/Whistle button quickly once, followed by five quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. -
Page 13: 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. DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT Use light household oil, such as that found in M.T.H.'s maintenance OVER OIL OVER OIL OVER OIL... -
Page 14: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body, and reinstall the body mount screws. Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease. Use the diagram shown in Figure 7 below as a guide and add grease to the points marked. -
Page 15: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each powered truck block. While these tires are extremely durable, they may occasionally need replacement. First, remove the truck sides from the truck block by unscrewing the mounting screws as noted in Figure 6. -
Page 16: Headlight Replacement Instructions
Headlight Replacement Instructions The locomotive’s headlight is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb has a quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a connector terminal inside the body shell. -
Page 17: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
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 to be charged right out of the box. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0
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 this table, contact M.T.H. for assistance (www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth- railking.com,Fax: 410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381-2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). - Page 19 Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter Cab Chatter plays only in neutral sounds don’t play. at random intervals. Lock-out Remedy I can’t get the engine to run after I The engine is locked into the power up the transformer. It sits neutral position.
- Page 20 FYS/PSA Remedy Once in FYS/PSA, the engine So that FYS/PSA effects can be as doesn’t go into reverse. realistic as possible, Proto-Sound 2.0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS/PSA is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS/PSA sequences.
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Page 21: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
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 that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system. -
Page 22: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System
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 allows the user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge railroaders. -
Page 23: Service & Warranty Information
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 the M.T.H. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
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