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American Flyer WJ-M101L Owner's Manual

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20017020250
7/20
Docksider
Docksider
Ready-To-Run Set
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G
AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 100-240 V; 50/60 Hz ONLY.
DC OUTPUT: 18 V; 30 VA

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  • Page 1 20017020250 7/20 Docksider Docksider Ready-To-Run Set Ready-To-Run Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
  • Page 2 FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, a FlyerChief remote, and a powerful American Flyer locomotive. Equipped with the RailSounds RC sound system, this FlyerChief set can be operated with the FlyerChief remote or the controls of your existing American Flyer transformer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The FlyerChief remote Installing AAA batteries into the remote control Operating your locomotive with your FlyerChief remote Creating your layout Building your American Flyer layout Joining the FasTrack sections Connecting your wall-pack power supply Operating your train set Running your locomotive with the FlyerChief remote...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents continued Troubleshooting FlyerChief troubleshooting 33-34 FlyerChief troubleshooting in conventional mode Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , LionChief ® , LionChief Plus ® , FlyerChief ® , FasTrack ® , RailSounds ® , ElectroCoupler ™ , Plug- Expand-Play ®...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information Operating your wall-pack power supply safely our Lionel wall-pack power supply is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be maintained. Be sure to observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 6: Flyerchief System Features Locomotive Control

    FlyerChief system features Locomotive control ou may choose to control your FlyerChief locomotive with the included FlyerChief remote (using a transformer or power supply capable of supplying a constant 18 VAC or 18 VDC to the track) or using a transformer. Use the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE control switch to select between FlyerChief remote operation or conventional AC transformer operation.

  • Page 7: The Flyerchief Remote

    The FlyerChief remote Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control or safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to access the battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1).

  • Page 8: Operating Your Locomotive With Your Flyerchief Remote

    The FlyerChief remote Operating your locomotive with your FlyerChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during Control speed and direction with the knob. normal operation. The light will begin to Turn the knob to the right to move forward, flash when the locomotive is in motion, left for reverse and back to center (top) for and the flashing will vary with the...

  • Page 9: Creating Your Layout

    Creating your layout Building your American Flyer layout our set comes with twelve curved sections, one 10" straight section, and terminal section of track. Figure 2 shows the oval layout that you can build with these track sections. You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Wall-Pack Power Supply

    Creating your layout Connecting your wall-pack power supply our trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 4. Jack on wall-pack power supply Figure 4.

  • Page 11: Operating Your Train Set

    Running your locomotive with the FlyerChief remote Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position. Refer to Figure 5 on page 13 for the location of this switch. With track power turned off, place your locomotive on American Flyer or S gauge 2-rail track. Note! The curves must have a radius of at least 36”.

  • Page 12: Running Your Locomotive With A Transformer

    Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the TRANSFORMER position. Refer to Figure 5 on page 13 for the location of this switch. With track power turned off, place your locomotive on American Flyer or S gauge 2-rail track. Power up the track using your transformer.

  • Page 13: Switch Locations

    Operating your train set Switch locations Refer to Figure 5 for the location of the switches on the underside of the locomotive. TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch: Toggles between Remote control mode and transformer con- trol mode. Chuff ON/OFF switch: Turns the steam sounds on and off. Transformer/Remote Chuff ON/OFF Switch...

  • Page 14: Coupling The Freight Cars

    Operating your train set Coupling the freight cars ush up on the uncoupling weight located directly under the coupler to open the coupler. Refer to Figure 6. To couple two cars together, place them on the track with at least one of the cou- plers open, then slide them together.

  • Page 15: Operating Multiple Flyerchief Locomotives

    Operating your train set Operating multiple FlyerChief locomotives ou may choose to operate more than one FlyerChief locomotive at the same time—including locomotives of the same type (e.g., two Docksiders with different road names and/or road num- bers). Each locomotive is paired with a unique remote. A locomotive will only respond to commands from its corresponding remote.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Volume Using The Flyerchief Remote

    Operating your train set Adjusting the volume using the FlyerChief remote o turn off the locomotive’s steam background sounds, slide the CHUFF switch to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 5 on page 13 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 FlyerChief remote (in remote operation mode).

  • Page 17: Using The Lionchief App

    Using the LionChief App Note! Available for both Apple and Android small hand-held smart devices. Connecting your Bluetooth equipped locomotive on Apple Devices nce you have downloaded the free LionChief app and your locomotive is powered up on the track, tap the LionChief icon on your smart device. This screen will be present and within a few seconds it will automatically connect with your loco- motive.

  • Page 18: What If My Bluetooth Enabled Engine Didn't Automatically Connect

    Using the LionChief App What if my Bluetooth enabled engine didn’t automatically connect? ap on the locomotive box. Your locomotive will show up at top, click the link button and you’re all set to begin running your locomotive. Available Engines: 1 CONNECTED LOCOMOTIVE’S NAME AND FEATURES Link...

  • Page 19: Connecting To Your Lionchief, Lionchief Plus, Or Flyerchief Locomotive On Android Devices

    Using the LionChief App Connecting your Bluetooth equipped locomotive on Android Devices o locate your Bluetooth enabled locomotives on Android devices, tap on the number. This will take you to the engine selection menu. Tap the looking glass icon and the app will begin search- ing for compatible locomotives.

  • Page 20: Running Your Locomotive

    Using the LionChief App Running your locomotive his is your main control panel. Note! Grayed out icons means this feature is not available on your locomotive. Connected locomotive Connected locomotive number Horn/ Whistle Settings Bell Speed 1234 Throttle R VS Announcement 1234 ElectroCoupler...

  • Page 21: Settings

    Using the LionChief App Settings n the setting screen, you will be able to establish key elements of how your locomotive will run including smoke, momentum and speed limit. These settings will reset once you are done run- ning the locomotive and close out of your LionChief app. Smoke On/Off Exit Screen LionChief, LionChief...

  • Page 22: Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth ® Locomotives

    Using the LionChief App ® Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth Locomotives our LionChief app will display all “available” locomotives in the engine selection carousel. If you have three or more available engines, touch and scroll right to view them. Switching between available locomotives is easy, press the un-link icon to release the currently connected engine.

  • Page 23: Using The Lionchief Universal Remote

    Using the LionChief Universal Remote The LionChief Universal Remote (6-83071) Please refer to your LionChief Universal Remote manual for in-depth details of Note! operation. POWER INDICATOR LED THROTTLE ON/OFF SWITCH BELL BUTTON / REAR COUPLER BUTTON WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON ENGINE SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT /...
  • Page 24 Using the LionChief Universal Remote The LionChief Universal Remote continued WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON Press the Whistle / Horn button to activate the horn / whistle. To activate the front coil coupler on the locomotive press and hold the Announcement button down and, using another finger, press and release the Whistle/Horn button to activate the front coupler.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Locomotive Volume Using The Universal Remote

    Using the LionChief Universal Remote Adjusting the locomotive volume with the Universal Remote o adjust the overall volume of the locomotive’s sound system begin by placing the throttle in the top dead center position (so the red LED is solidly illuminated and the locomotive is stopped).

  • Page 26: Operating Locomotives With The Universal Remote

    Using the LionChief Universal Remote Operating locomotives with the Universal Remote ow that you have paired locomotives with the Universal Remote its time to run trains! Operation with the Universal Remote is very similar to using the basic remote included with your locomotive.
  • Page 27 Using the LionChief Universal Remote Operating locomotives with the Universal Remote continued Engine 2 (above) is a steamer at stop. Press Engine Selection button #2 and turn the throttle counter-clockwise through the 12 o’clock (stop) position and continue to put this loco in reverse at slow speed.

  • Page 28: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set Lubricating Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive elp your American Flyer locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by main- taining it properly. We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no. 6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer.

  • Page 29: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds

    Maintaining and servicing your set Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs our locomotive is illuminated by two light emitting diodes, or LEDs. The LEDs are expected to last for the life of this product and should not require replacement. The LEDs should be serviced only by an authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Lamp In Your Illuminated Caboose

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing the lamp in your illuminated caboose our caboose is illuminated by one lamp. During Bottom Tabs of the the course of normal operations, the lamp may caboose require replacement. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 15 as you replace the lamp.

  • Page 31: Wall Pack Power Supply

    Wall-pack power supply CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY ATTENTION-JOUET ÉLECTRIQUE Not recommended for children under 14 years of age. As with all electric products,precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevet electric shock. MODEL: SW1803000-Q04 INPUT: 100-240VAC, 60Hz OUTPUT: 18VDC, 54VA Keep these instrutions for futher reference.

  • Page 32: Fcc And Rss Statements

    FCC and RSS Statements FCC Statement 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 33: Flyerchief Troubleshooting

    FlyerChief Troubleshooting Problem: The sounds are all different levels from using the LionChief App but now I don't have access to the App to change them back!. Resolution: Do a factory reset to the engine. You can use only the dedicated remote that came in the set to do this. It cannot be done from the App or the Universal Remote.
  • Page 34 FlyerChief Troubleshooting (continued) Problem: I do not hear any sounds from the locomotive. Resolution: Make sure the chuff on/off switch is positioned to the “on” setting and power is being applied to the track. If the switch is set to the “off” position, only the horn/whistle and bell will be heard when the commands are sent to the locomotive from the remote.
  • Page 35 FlyerChief Troubleshooting in Conventional Mode Problem: No lights or operation. Resolution: Be sure a Transformer is plugged in. Problem: Train runs, but WHISTLE/HORN, BELL, and DIRECTION buttons do not work. Resolution: Check track connections. The track must be connected to the “A” and “U” terminals on the Transformer.
  • Page 36 Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against origi- nal defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.

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