Summary of Contents for Lionel 180-Watt PowerHouse
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72-2983-250 10/06 Lionel Lionel 180-Watt PowerHouse 180-Watt PowerHouse Power Supply Power Supply Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C ALLY OPERATED PRODUCT NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLI N GAND USETO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
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Powering the ZW Transformer Installing your TMCC Direct Lockon Resolving short circuits Notes Limited Warranty/Lionel Service The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , TrainMaster ®...
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• Parents should periodically inspect the PowerHouse Power Supply for potential hazards and have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condition exists, the PowerHouse Power Supply should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
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Powering the TMCC PowerMaster s illustrated in Figure 1, connect the plug from the PowerHouse Power Supply to the corresponding receptacle on the PowerMaster unit. Note that the plug and the receptacle are keyed to fit only one way. Plug in your PowerHouse Power Supply to a standard wall outlet and switch on the PowerHouse Power Supply.
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2. Attach the black wire to the HOT terminal on the TPC unit, located under the POWER IN label. 3. Attach the white wire to the NEUT terminal on the TPC unit. Neut 180-Watt PowerHouse Power Supply Figure 2. Powering your TPC with a single PowerHouse Power Supply...
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3. Attach the white wire to the NEUT terminal on the TPC unit. Wire similar PowerHouse Power Supplies only. Do not wire a 135-Watt PowerHouse Note! with a 180-Watt PowerHouse. NEUT 180-Watt PowerHouse Power Supplies Figure 3. Powering your TPC with two PowerHouse Power Supplies...
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PowerHouse Power Supply as illustrated in Figure 4. Refer to the ZW Transformer’s Owner’s Manual for additional information. Jumpers Insert 180-Watt PowerHouse Power Supply connector Rear view of ZW Transformer plug into ZW input jack.
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5. Use the switch to select the type of PowerHouse that you are using. Slide the switch to 180 for the 180-Watt PowerHouse. 6. Route the PowerHouse cord and the Command Base wire through the slot as illustrated in Figure 5 on page 9.
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Installing your TMCC Direct Lockon (continued) Connect Command Base wire here Insert PowerHouse plug here Lionel Lionel PowerHouse Command Base Figure 5. Direct Lockon connections and switch location...
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Resolving short circuits erailments, metal objects on the track, and improper wiring may cause a short circuit. Short circuits will trip the circuit breaker on the PowerHouse Power Supply. If the circuit breaker is tripped, turn off the PowerHouse Power Supply and then correct the short circuit. After the short circuit has been corrected, press in the circuit breaker and turn on the PowerHouse Power Supply.
Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be granted.
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