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20229300250 11/22 Lionel Lionel Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual This accessory features a launching rocket. Be sure to keep clear Caution! of the rocket when it is on the launch pad. Children should be supervised by an adult when operating this accessory.
Thank You hank you for your purchase of the Lionel Rocket Launcher! Featuring a lighted motorized gantry that positions the rocket on the launching pad, this accessory allows you to relive the early days of America’s space program. This classic accessory has been enhanced with smoke, red flickering booster LEDs, and realistic sound effects with dialog for a more realistic launch.
3-pin male 3-pin male connector connector Power Block Lock-on Lock-on Figure 1. Plug-Expand-Play wiring The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , FasTrack ® , LEGACY ®...
Adding smoke fluid to your Rocket Launcher efore you operate your Rocket Launcher, be sure to add smoke fluid to the smoke unit. Never operate this accessory without smoke fluid. To add the fluid, squeeze the sides and lift up the block house as illustrated in Figure 2. Remove the small plug and add 8-10 drops of smoke fluid.
Connecting the Plug-Expand-Play controller to the Rocket Launcher et up your controller to operate the Rocket Launcher's gantry crane and begin the countdown. As illustrated in Figure 3, simply connect the Plug-Expand-Play controller with the plugs on the wires. Note! The plugs are “keyed”...
3. Increase track power voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit.
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7. Press the Start Up key on your LEGACY CAB-2 Remote, shown in Figure 9. Then, let the countdown begin! Your rocket launcher's sound will start up, and the accessory-specific touch screen buttons will populate the remote. For more information on operating your accessory with the LEGACY system, please refer to the LEGACY section of this manual.
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit.
7. Press SET. The launcher will emit a beep sound. 8. Slide the program run switch back to the RUN position. The Rocket Launcher's ID# has been set. Be sure to record the new ID# for your reference. Operating the Rocket Launcher ll systems are “Go”...
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Operating the Rocket Launcher continued 3. Once the rocket is in position, stop the gantry movement by releasing the lever (PEP control) or by using the red knob, reset (Key 0) or the LAUNCH FORWARD SMOKE ON DIR change button (CAB controllers). Or simply wait for the limit switch to stop movement.
LEGACY controller operations The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller Main Display Info Button Displays real-time information about your railroad Used to enter/view the info/options of system. Displays real-time feedback of operation. selected components. CTC Button Scroll Button Press and hold to turn your remote Navigates through the entire list on and off.
System Operations Manual, available online at www.lionelsupport.com. The Velocity Throttle The Velocity Throttle (the red rotary knob on the bottom of your Lionel remote) is used to start gantry movement. Use it by simply turning it clockwise (forward) or counter-clockwise (reverse).
LEGACY controller operations RailSounds sound system The icons are present for both TMCC and CAB1 modes, but only if RS5 is selected for Note! the Sounds tab. If not, CAB1 mode only displays numbers on the keypad with no icons. See page 7.
After you press the AUX1 button, you will be able to press any numbered button until you address a different product. Note! The Cab1-L does not require Aux1 to enable the numeric keys. Reset (aborts launch, stops gantry movement, toggles background chatter). Wakes the Rocket Launcher from a shutdown state.
AUX1 and then this key. Volume settings are retaining when track power is turned off. Shuts down the rocket launcher. Smoke and sound system are deactivated. Aborts launch, if active. Moves gantry backward until limit switch is reached.
Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.
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