M.T.H. Premier Burlington Zephyr Operating Instructions Manual

PREMIER BURLINGTON

ZEPHYR DIESEL ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This Premier Burlington Zephyr Diesel engine set is of sturdy ABS construction and operates on any O-72 track system. This Premier Diesel 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 that is equipped with whistle and bell buttons (see the compatibility chart on page 23), and is 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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Table of Contents

Set Up 3 Basic Operation 4

Throttle 4 Operation Buttons 4 Manual Volume Control 4

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation 5

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features 5 Passenger Station Announcements (PSA) 6 Tips on Using PSA 7 Speed Control 8

Lock into a Direction 10 Reset to Factory Defaults 10

Automatic Sounds 10

Maintenance 11

ProtoSmoke Unit Operation 11 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 13

Traction Tire Replacement 15 Headlight Bulb Replacement 16 Self-Charging Battery Back-Up 17

Troubleshooting 18 Compatibility 22 Transformer Compatibility Chart 23 Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System 24 Safety Precautions 26 Service and Warranty Information 28

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Running

See the

Connect Harness

Figure 1. Connecting the Units Together.

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Basic Operation

Throttle

– Throttle up the power to your track. Give about 10-14 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.

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on your transformer or remote as described below.

Horn/Whistle - To sound the horn, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The horn will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop when you release the button. The horn has four different endings, depending on

whether you hold the button for less than three seconds, three seconds, four seconds, or five seconds or longer.

Bell - To sound the bell, firmly press and release the Bell button. To turn the bell off, press and release the Bell button again. The bell will continue to ring from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off.

Direction – Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The first direction after neutral upon start-up is forward. Firmly press and release the Direction button to allow the engine to move forward. Just as you must stop your automobile between forward and reverse, this engine will not go directly from

forward to reverse; it goes into neutral between directions. If the train has been moving forward, the first press of the Direction button will put the train from

forward into neutral, the second press into reverse, the third press back into

Manual Volume Control – To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the engine clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume (see Fig. 2).

Proto-Sound 2.0

Volume Adjustment Knob

Figure 2. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob

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Feature to Be Activated:

Passenger Station Announcements Speed Control On/Off Lock into a Direction/Unlock Reset to Factory Defaults

Button Code:

1 Bell, 2 Whistles 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) 1 Whistle, 3 Bells 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only)

PSA Code Timing

Total Time Lapse: 1 Seconds½

Tap Bell

Quickly

½ Sec.

Pause

½ Sec.

Pause

Tap Whistle Quickly

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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 passenger 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.

1. To cue the sound system to play the PSA, quickly but firmly press the Bell button once followed by 2 quick but firm presses of the Whistle button while the engine is moving. As soon as you have keyed in this code, you will hear the announcement for the upcoming stop and the bell will begin to ring.

2. Press the Direction button or drop and advance the throttle once to stop the engine. This will trigger the first sequence of PSA. The reverse unit is

temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds, and Proto-Sound 2.0 has disabled operator control

over the Whistle and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence is complete.

3. After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button again to trigger the second sequence of PSA.

4. After about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger the third PSA sequence.

5. Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button one more time to trigger the fourth and final PSA sequence. You will know it is the final sequence when you hear the “All Aboard!” call. The bell will begin to chime and within a few seconds, the engine will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting, in the same direction it was traveling when you began the sequence. Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer’s bell and whistle buttons and can ring the

bell or blow the whistle as usual.

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Tips on Using PSA

• You can terminate PSA at anytime 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.

• You can use PSA even if you are double-heading with another engine. If the second engine is not equipped with PSA at all, you

must remember not to leave the throttle at a high voltage level once you have stopped the engine to run the PSA. Otherwise, the engine without PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train, since they cannot be automatically disabled during the PSA cycle. If the second engine is an original Proto-Sound engine equipped with PSA, you may choose to disable it when used in double-heading operations, so you will not experience competing PSA sounds. To disable PSA in an original Proto-Sound engine, see the operating instructions for that engine.

• PSA can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the PSA,

the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral.

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Speed Control:

M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and around curves, much like an automobile cruise control. You can add or drop cars on the run, and the engine will maintain the speed you set.

While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature activated, you can opt to turn it off. This means the engine’s speed will fall as it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward. It is also affected by the addition or releasing of cars while on the run. To maintain a constant speed

when speed control is turned off, you need to adjust track voltage yourself. When speed control is off, the volume will drop to allow for better low voltage

operation. Full volume is restored upon reactivation of speed control.

To turn speed control on and off, put the engine in neutral, then press the transformer’s Whistle button one time then immediately press the Bell button two times. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change.

Repeat the 1 whistle, 2 bells code to return it to the other condition. You will

want to do this during the initial neutral upon start-up if you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not equipped with speed control to avoid damaging the motors in either engine. Each time you shut down the

engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on.

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Two horn

The engine will not

Two horn blasts will indicate

play any time the engine’s speed decreases rapidly.

plays at random intervals when the engine idles in neutral.

sounds play when the engine is initially

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Maintenance

ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation

This Premier diesel locomotive contains a Proto-Sound 2.0 controlled smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof 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. The smoke is

then forced out of the stack by a small electric fan. Smoke volume is controlled by the Proto-Sound 2.0 system.

With a few easy maintenance steps, you should enjoy trouble-free smoke unit operation for years.

When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the last smokestack (see Fig. 4). We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe, LGB, or LVTS fluids. Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components.

If you choose not to add the fluid (or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke-free), turn off the smoke unit switch located under the engine (see Fig.

5). Failure either to add fluid to the

unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or wicking material.

When the smoke output begins to diminish, add another 10-15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off.

When storing the unit for long periods of time, you may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out.

Add Smoke Fluid

Figure 4. Add Smoke through the last Smokestack

Smoke Unit

ON/OFF Switch

Figure 5. Smoke Unit ON/OFF Switch

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Inspection Cover

Screws

Figure 6. Inspecting the Smoke Unit

Wick in Poor Condition Wick in Good Condition

Figure 7. Examples of a wick in poor condition and in good condition.

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Lubrication and Greasing Instructions

The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.

You should regularly lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 8. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.

The locomotive’s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year, whichever comes first. Follow the greasing instructions below. Note that in some tightly packed engines you may need to move internal components temporarily in

order to access the gears.

1. To access the gear box, remove the body from the chassis by unscrewing the chassis screws as seen in Fig. 9 on page 13 and lifting the body from the

chassis.

2. Once the body is removed, remove the trucks by unscrewing the black Phillips motor mount screw located on the underside of the drive trucks (see

Fig. 9 on pg. 13).

3. Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear (in

the truck block) with grease.

4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck block and motor mount.

Lubricate Pick Up Roller (L)

Lubricate Axle Bushings (L) Lubricate Axle Bushings (L)

Figure 8. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive

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Body Mount Screws

Motor Mount Screw

Body Mount Screws

Grease Idler Gear (G)

Figure 9. Location of Body Mount Screws and Greasing Points on the Locomotive

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Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each powered truck block. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to

replace them at some point. It is recommended that you follow the greasing and lubrication procedures on pg. 12 at this time, as you will already have the

engine apart.

To replace the traction tires, first you must remove the truck sides:

Front Truck (Located on the Lead Unit)

• Remove the truck sides by removing the screws shown in Fig 10a.

Screws to Remove Trucksides

Figure 10a. Changing the traction tires on the front truck

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Rear Truck (Located on the Rear Unit)

• Remove the truck sides by removing the screws shown in Fig 10b.

With the truck sides removed:

1. Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel, using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains.

2. Slip the new tire onto the wheel. You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel.

3. If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel, you will need to remove and reinstall the tire. Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating.

4. Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that will not seat inside the groove properly.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order.

One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).

Screws to remove truck sides

Figure 10b. Changing the traction tires on the rear truck

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constant voltage

board

Replaceable Lights

Figure 12a. Locations of Replacable Lights

Headlight and Interior Light Replacement Instructions

The locomotive’s headlight is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The

bulb has a connector that attaches the bulb harness to a constant voltage board (see figure 12a). Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H.

Parts Department.

Follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication and Greasing Instructions.

Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the socket on the constant voltage circuit and replace the bulb.

To replace the lights in the inside of the shell of the engine, remove the body from the chassis. Unplug the connector from the spring contact holder, remove the wires from the clips and remove the bulb from its holder and replace with a new one. See figure 12b below for a diagram. To replace the bulbs on the

underside of the roof of the car, remove the bulbs from their holders by pulling them out (like christmas tree lights). See figure 12b below for a diagram.

Wire Clips

Spring Contact Holder

Slide Bulb out

from holder

Figure 12b. Replacing the Bulbs inside the shell of the engine.

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Body Mount Screws

Slide Bulb out

from holder

Figure 13b. Replacing the interior bulbs in the Coach cars of the Set.

Coach Car

Observation Car

To replace the lights in the Observation Car of your Burlington Zephyr Set remove the shells from the car’s chassis by removing the body mounting

screw from underneath the car. See figure 14a on pg. 18 for locations of screws.

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Unplug Connectors

for Interior Lights

Figure 14b. Connectors inside the Observation Car.

Once you have the body mouting screws removed raise the shell off the chassis enough to see the connectors inside, take note of which connectors are plugged into which plug. Unplug the connectors to free the shell assembly from the chassis. See figure 14b.

To access the interior lights you will need to remove the interior from the shell, to do this you will need to unscrew the two screws hold the interior in

place. See figure14c for the loacations of these screws. Once you have the interior removed, unplug the connector from the spring contact holder, remove the wires from the clips and remove the bulb from its holder and replace with

a new one. See figure 14c for a diagram.

Body Mount Screws

Figure 14a. Locations of the Body Mounting Screws.

Remove Interior

Mounting Screws

Slide Bulb out

from holder

Wire Clips

Spring Contact Holders

Figure 14c. Locations of the Observation Car screws and the Bulb locations.

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(as described below) and charge it in any standard slow charge battery

. Contact the M.T.H. Parts

Unhook Wires, Remove

and Replace Battery

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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; fax:

410-423-0009; e-mail: service@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).

Starting Up

Horn

Bell

Coupler

Remedy

When I first turn the power on, the engine will not begin to run. I have to turn the throttle off and then on again to get the engine to operate.

When I press the whistle button, the bell comes on instead.

I can’t get the horn to blow when I press the whistle button.

I can’t get the bell to ring when I press the bell button.

The bell won’t work on a separate bell button.

When I try to fire the coupler, PSA starts.

The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the fly.

When I press the whistle button, the bell sounds.

Reverse the transformer leads.

You may be pressing the button too quickly. Try pressing the whistle button more slowly, taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button.

You may be pressing the button too quickly. Try pressing the bell button more slowly, taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button.

Reverse the transformer leads.

Check the wiring of the separate button.

You are waiting too long between whistle button presses.

Try lubricating the coupler knuckle with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil.

This is normal behavior. To prevent accidental high-speed start-ups, Proto-Sound 2.0 is programmed to start up in neutral anytime track power has been turned off for several seconds. See the "Basic Operation" section for more details.

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Cab Chatter

Lock-out

Volume

Battery

PSA

Remedy

Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds don’t play.

I can’t get the engine to run after I power up the transformer. It sits still with the engine sounds running.

The engine won’t lock into forward, neutral, or reverse.

The sounds seem distorted, especially when the whistle or bell is activated.

The engine will not leave the initial neutral setting

The PSA sounds occasionally repeat themselves.

I get no sounds when the engine shifts between directions.

After I turn off my transformer, my engine continues to make sounds

before quitting.

Cab Chatter plays only in neutral.

The engine is locked into the neutral position. Follow the procedure in the “Lock into a Direction” section.

Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph (approx. 10 volts or less in conventional mode).

Proto-Sound 2.0 volume is set too high. Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counterclockwise to reduce the volume.

Check to be sure the battery is installed and fully charged. See the “Self-Charging Battery Back-Up” section.

The battery may be dead or need to be charged. See the “Self-Charging

Battery Back-Up” section. Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to

continue to sound for a few seconds after power to the track has been shut off.

Proto-Sound 2.0 has a built-in random number generator that randomly selects each sound clip to play. Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time.

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PSA Remedy

Once in PSA, the engine doesn’t go into reverse.

When the PSA enters its last sequence the bell automatically comes on.

When PSA is enabled, pressing the whistle and bell buttons has no effect.

I push the direction button but the next sound clip in the sequence does not play or the engine does not come out of PSA after fourth press of the direction button.

So that PSA effects can be as realistic as possible,

Proto-Sound 2.0

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.

PSA is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point. After approximately 12 rings of the bell, it will automatically turn off.

Because PSA must control various effects in each sequence, ProtoSound 2.0 takes control of these sound effects until you exit PSA.

Each PSA clip must play for approx. 30 seconds before PSA will advance to the next step in the PSA cycle. Wait at least 30 seconds in each PSA sound clip before pressing the

direction button.

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any traditional O-72 Gauge track system, including M.T.H.’s RealTrax® or ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 23 for a

complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)

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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. In addition, the chart details how the terminals on these transformers should be attached to your layout.

Transformer

Model

Center Rail Outside Rail

Min/Max.

Voltage

Power

Rating

Transformer

Type

Lionel 1032 U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard

Lionel 1032M U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard

Lionel 1033 U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard Lionel 1043 U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard

Lionel 1043M U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard

Lionel 1044 U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8-17v 60-Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8-17v 60-Watt Standard

All-Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0-24v 300-Watt Electronic

Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic

Lionel LW A U 8-18v 75-Watt Standard

Lionel KW A or B U 6-20v 190-Watt Standard

Lionel MW

Outside Track

Terminal

Inside Track

Terminal

5-16v 50V.A. Electronic

Lionel RS-1 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 50V.A. Electronic

Electronic

Lionel RW U A 9-19v 110-Watt Standard

Lionel SW U A Unknown 130-Watt Standard

Lionel TW

U A 8-18v 175-Watt Standard

Lionel ZW

Lionel Post-War

Celebration

Series ZW

A,B,C or D

Common

8-20v

0-20v

275-Watt

135/190 Watt

Standard

MTH Z-500 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 50-Watt Electronic MTH Z-750 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-21v 75-Watt Electronic

MTH Z-4000 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-22v 390-Watt Electronic

* Conventional Mode Only

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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. With the addition of the DCS Remote

Control System (including a DCS remote handheld and Track Interface Unit) users gain many advanced features, including:

• DCS Proto-Speed Control - Establishes desired locomotive speed in scale miles per hour increments via a thumbwheel control and allows operator to set maximum speed and acceleration/deceleration rates

• ProtoSmoke® Variable Output Control - Controls how much smoke each engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed

• Locomotive Lighting Control - Controls locomotive headlights, marker and interior lights, beacon lights, ditch lights, and MARS lights

• Emergency Stop-Single button push stops all Proto-Sound 2.0 trains but does not turn off the power

• One Touch Global Mute/UnMute-Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS-controlled locomotives’ user-defined actions, including sound, lights, and

smoke

• Proto-Dispatch Operation-Public Address-like feature allows users to speak through locomotive speaker during operation

• Proto-Cast-Allows users to play audio recordings through locomotive speaker

during operation

• Proto-Doppler Sound Effects Set Up-Users can configure locomotive for Doppler Operation, including setting distance points for Doppler start, repeat, and stop modes

• Independent Volume Control of Engine Sounds, Bell, Horn & Whistle for each Locomotive

• Control up to 50 different DCS-Equipped Locomotives at one time with multiple TIUs

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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.

WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed including the following:

- Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

- M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary cord, plug blades, housing, output jacks or other parts. In the event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired.

- As with all electrical appliances, this product should not be left in operation when unattended.

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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.

1. First, write, call or FAX M.T.H. Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, (Tel 410-381-2580; FAX No.: 410-423-0009; e-mail: service@mth-Railking.com), stating when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will be given a return authorization number to assure that your merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt.

2. CAUTION: Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its foam and plastic wrapping material so as to prevent damage to the merchandise. The shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A cover letter including your name, address, daytime phone number, e-mail address (if available), Return Authorization number, a copy of your sales receipt and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs. Please include

the description regardless of whether you discussed the problem with one of our service technicians when contacting M.T.H. for your Return Authorization number.

3. Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service.

Limited One-Year Warranty

All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant are covered by this warranty.

See our website at www.mth-railking.com or call 1-888-640-3700 to identify an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant near you. M.T.H. products are warrantied for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship, excluding light bulbs and traction tires. We will repa ir or replace (at our option) the defective part without charge for the parts or labor, if the item is returned to M.T.H. Electric Trains within one year of the original date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care, handling, or use. Transportation costs incurred by the customer are

not covered under this warranty.

Items sent for repair must be accompanied by a return authorization number, a description of the problem, and a copy of the original sales receipt from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant, which gives the date of purchase. Call 410-381-2580, fax 410-423-0009, or e-mail the Service Department at

Service@mth-railking.com to obtain a return authorization number.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state t o state.

Service Department M.T.H. Electric Trains 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046-1532

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