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MTN PREMIER CLIMAX LOGGING STEAM ENGINE Operating Instructions Manual

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PREMIER CLIMAX LOGGING
STEAM ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This Premier Climax Logging Steam Engine is produced in detailed Die-Cast Metal and
operates on O-31 track. This Premier Steam Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics
with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these
advanced features, the locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC
transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 19), and is completely compatible with
most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.
This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System
(DCS). This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode
(when used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional
mode. Conventional operating features are described in the following pages, while the
DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that
accompanies the DCS equipment. Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is
much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines. For your own safety and
that of your equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    PREMIER CLIMAX LOGGING STEAM ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This Premier Climax Logging Steam Engine is produced in detailed Die-Cast Metal and operates on O-31 track. This Premier Steam Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Basic Operation Throttle Operation Buttons Volume Control Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features Lumber Yard Sounds (LYS) Tips on Using LYS ® Proto-Coupler Operation Speed Control Lock into a Direction Reset to Factory Defaults Automatic Sounds Maintenance Lubrication and Greasing Instructions...

  • Page 3: Set Up

    Set Up There are a few simple steps you must take before operating this RailKing steamer. 1. You should prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating. Add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack, then gently blow into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid. See Fig. 5. 2.

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Throttle – Throttle up the power to your track. Give about 10-12 volts or enough power so that the engine’s headlight shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by either firmly pressing the Direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping and advancing the throttle to put the engine in forward.

  • Page 5: Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features

    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. Because Proto-Sound 2.0 is an all-new system developed by M.T.H.’s own research and development team, it operates differently from original Proto-Sound.

  • Page 6: Lumber Yard Sounds (Lys)

    Lumber Yard Sounds (LYS): Your engine is equipped with a sound package of Lumber yard sounds that you can play when you pull into a yard. 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 LYS sufficient time to run through each sequence.

  • Page 7: Tips On Using Lys

    Tips on Using LYS • You can terminate LYS at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • You do not have to be in Forward to use LYS. 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 8: Proto-Coupler Operation

    ® Proto-Coupler Operation This locomotive is equipped with one coil-wound Proto-Coupler for remote uncoupling action. Because Proto-Couplers are controlled through the Proto-Sound 2.0 microprocessor, they do not require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout to function. You can fire a coupler from neutral or while in motion.

  • Page 9: Lock Into A Direction

    Lock 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 10: Maintenance

    Maintenance: Lubrication and Greasing Instructions The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components, gears and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L”...

  • Page 11: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    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. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol), which can be found in home improvement stores, applied with a cotton swab.
  • Page 12 Remove truck pivot screw Remove truckside mounting screw Remove truckside mounting screws Traction Tire Remove truckside side frame Figure 4. Replacing the Traction Tires Premier Climax Logger Steam Engine...

  • Page 13: Protosmoke Unit Operation

    ® ProtoSmoke Unit Operation This steam locomotive contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the boiler of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emits a harmless smoke.
  • Page 14 If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the heating element. Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the locomotive’s body (see Fig.

  • Page 15: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

    Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement To replace the light bulb in the cab of the locomotive and in the lantern on the front of the boiler, follow these instructions and see the diagrams below: Remove the locomotive boiler from its chassis as shown in Figure 3. Once the body has been removed, remove the screw holding the cab to the boiler as seen in Figure 8.

  • Page 16: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up

    Self-Charging Battery Back-Up The special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery in this engine improves performance at any speed. It ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, or when traveling over dirty track or switches. The self-charging battery system is automatically turned on or off whenever track power is turned on or off.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ® 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.
  • Page 18 Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at don’t play. random intervals. 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: Compatibility

    Remedy Once in LYS, the engine doesn’t go So that LYS effects can be as realistic into reverse. Proto-Sound 2.0 as possible, disables the reversing unit whenever LYS is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the LYS sequences.

  • Page 20: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart 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. Transformer Min/Max.

  • Page 21: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System

    Additional Features Accessible with the DCS Remote Control System: 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 • Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Proto-Effects™ operations to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds, coupler sounds, and wheel clickety-clack sounds. • Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) for double-heading operations. •...

  • Page 23: Safety Precautions

    CAUTION: Electrically Operated Product: Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 24: Service And Warranty Information

    Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.

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