Using 9.6 Volt Rechargeable Batteries (Not Included) - Lionel The Polar Express G-gauge Owner's Manual

Maintenance and operations

Using 9.6 Volt rechargeable batteries (not included)

O
pen the battery compartment by sliding the locking tab forward on the top rear of the tender.
Then lift tender lid by curved angled rib and pulling backward. Refer to Figure 4 on page 7.
When using a 9.6 Volt rechargeable battery (not included), it is necessary to slide the 'C' battery
dividing wall out of the way to insert the connecting battery power plug into its recepticle. See Figure
10.
Place the 9.6 Volt rechargeable battery in the center slot of the large battery compartment
connecting battery power plug into it's receptacle. See Figure 10.
Close the battery compartment by inserting the slot on the rear end of the tender lid onto the
retaining rib. Then lower the front end of the lid and secure by sliding the locking tab backward.
The 9.6 Volt battery should be removed from the tender for charging as this produces heat that
could damage your tender.
It should be noted that the rechargeable battery life will be significantly less than when using 6
Alkaline 'C' batteries.
When using a 9.6V rechargeable battery DO NOT place any 'C' batteries in the
IMPORTANT!
lower portion of the battery box. This could result in damage to the engines
electronics.
Open battery compartment
1.
'C' battery dividing wall
2.
Figure 10. Using a 9.6 Volt Rechargeable Batteries
Battery power plug
IMPORTANT!
9.6v batteries must be placed
vertically in the slot provided
as shown. Do not lay the
horizontally as this may cause
damage to your tender.
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3.