Powering Your Layout With The Powermax Transformer - Lionel Santa's Flyer Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner's Manual

PowerMax Transformer operation

Powering your layout with the PowerMax Transformer

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our PowerMax Plus Transformer provides a total output of 2.4 amps. Also, available voltage
depends on how much load is on the output. Generally, track voltage is 0-16 volts (AC).
You may momentarily approach or exceed the 2.4 amp limit of the PowerMax Plus Transformer
when pulling illuminated cars, or fighting over grades with heavy loads. When you reach 2.4 amps,
the green light on the Transformer will begin to flash. This indicates that the Transformer is in
"fold-back mode." In fold-back mode, the Transformer is automatically reducing, or folding back,
power. This gradual reduction in power provides interruption-free power while bringing the amper-
age back down to a safe level. If this condition lasts for more than 30 seconds, the Transformer will
shut off the power to the track and the green light will continue to flash. Move the throttle to the off
position to reset the Transformer and return to normal operation.
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