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M.T.H. Premier EP-5 Electric Engine Operator's Manual

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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-42 Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.'s RealTrax
traditional tubular track. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers. (See
page 20 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
Premier EP-5
Electric Engine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Premier EP-5 Electric Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-42 Gauge track system, including ® ™ M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 20 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklist....................3 Lubrication..................... 3 Checking The Battery................3 Basic Operation....................4 Activating Features................4 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............6 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....6 Passenger Sounds (PSA)..............Proto-Coupler® Operation..............8 Speed Control..................9 Locking Locomotive Into A Direction..........10 Reset To Factory Default...............

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Set Up Checklist • Lubricate the locomotive • 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 DO NOT OVER OIL 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 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 Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2: Manual Volume Adjustment Knob Premier EP-5 Locomotive...

  • Page 6: 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 button pushes described below.

  • Page 7: Passenger Sounds (Psa)

    Passenger Station Announcements (PSA) Your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a station. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the PSA sufficient time to run through each sequence.

  • Page 8: Proto-Coupler® Operation

    Tips on Using PSA • You can terminate PSA at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • You do not have to be in Forward to use PSA. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going when you activated the feature.

  • Page 9: 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 Horn 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 10: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction

    Locking Locomotive Into A Direction You can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want (or into neutral to lock it into neutral), run it at a very slow crawl (as slowly as it will move without halting), and quickly but firmly tap the Horn button once followed by three quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Maintenance Lubricating and Greasing Instructions The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in M.T.H.'s maintenance kit.

  • Page 12: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    Oil Idler Gears Figure 4: Oiling Idler Gears Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires.

  • Page 13: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

    Traction Tire Replacement Instructions First, remove the truck sides from the truck block by unscrewing the mounting screws as noted in Figure 3, then remove the 4 screws noted in Figure 5 which will release the truck frames from the truck block. Once the truck sides have been removed, see the traction tires pointed out in Figure 5, follow the instructions below for removal in installation of new traction tires: 1.

  • Page 14: Headlight Replacement Instructions

    Headlight Replacement Instructions The locomotive’s lighting is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the cab. All lights are replaceable should they burn out. To replace bulbs, the body will have to be removed from the chassis. Once removed, follow the illustrations below to gain access to the bulb locations.

  • Page 15: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    Self Charging Battery Back-Up The special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v 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 16 Battery Charger Port Figure 6: Battery Charger Port Disconnect Wires and Slide Battery Out of Bracket Figure 7: Removing The Battery Premier EP-5 Locomotive...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems

    Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 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 (telephone: 410-381-2580;...
  • Page 18 Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds Cab Chatter plays only in neutral. don’t play. Lock-out Remedy I can’t get the engine to run after I The engine is locked into the neutral power up the transformer. It sits still position.
  • Page 19 Remedy Once in PSA, the engine doesn’t go So that PSA effects can be as realistic into reverse. Proto-Sound 2.0 as possible, disables the reversing unit whenever PSA is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the PSA sequences.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Additional Features Accessible Of 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 22: 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.
  • Page 23 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING A.S.C. RETAILER LIST ALABAMA COLORADO ILLINOIS SOUTHERLAND STATION CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY BERWYN'S TOY TRAINS & HUNTSVILLE COLORADO SPRINGS MODELS 256-533-4720 719-634-4616 BERWYN 708-484-4384 CABOOSE HOBBIES, INC.
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