Lionel PMBR User Manual
Lionel
Lionel
72-4279-250
10/08
#996 PowerMaster Bridge
#996 PowerMaster Bridge
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION—ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED
DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 9 V; 700
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Congratulations!
ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel #996 PowerMaster Bridge. Layouts using the
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Lionel PowerMaster (6-24130) can transition to full CAB-2 operation with the #996 PowerMaster
Bridge. The PowerMaster Bridge allows you to replace your TMCC CAB-1 with a Legacy CAB-2 to vary
track voltage, change locomotive direction, adjust speed, and control sounds remotely.
Table of contents
Operating your PowerHouse Power Supply safely 3
Introduction to the PowerMaster Bridge 4
Connecting your PowerMaster Bridge to the Lionel LEGACY Control System 5
Troubleshooting 6
Notes 7
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 8
FCC Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning!
Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The term
“IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
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Operating your PowerMaster Bridge safely
Warning!
When using electrical products, follow these basic safety precautions:
• Read these instructions thoroughly before using this device.
• The PowerMaster Bridge is not recommended for children under fourteen years of age.
• Parents should periodically inspect the PowerMaster Bridge for potential hazards and have
them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condition
exists, the PowerMaster Bridge should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
• The PowerMaster Bridge is intended to be used indoors. Do not use the PowerMaster Bridge
if water is present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Do not use the PowerMaster Bridge for anything other than its intended purpose. This unit
was designed to operate with the Lionel LEGACY Control System.
• The PowerMaster Bridge was designed to operate on 120-volt, 60-Hz power. Do not connect
the PowerMaster Bridge to any other source of power.
• Do not operate the PowerMaster Bridge with a damaged cord, plug, or case.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the PowerMaster Bridge. There are
no user-serviceable parts inside. If damaged, take the unit to an authorized Lionel Service
Center. See page 8.
• Unplug the PowerMaster Bridge from the power source when not in use.
Caution!
Do not operate your railroad unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains
may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All
rights reserved.
®
Lionel
, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™, StationSounds™,
®
Pullmor
, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1® Remote Controller, PowerMaster®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®,
PowerHouse
TrainSounds
®
, TMCC®, Lionelville™, Lockon®, Wireless Tether™, LionMaster®, FatBoy™, American Flyer®,
™
, PowerMax™, LEGACY™, PowerMax™ Plus, Odyssey II™, LEGACY RailSounds
™
The name FasTrack® is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.
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