Lionel Drawbridge Owner s Manual /02

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1 Lionel Drawbridge Owner s Manual /02

2 Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Drawbridge! Throw the switch on the controller, and the bridge lifts into the air with the red warning lights flashing so that boats or trains can pass underneath. Note! The Drawbridge was designed for use with O gauge track. Table of contents Installing the Drawbridge 3-4 Powering the Drawbridge 5-6 Operating the Drawbridge 7 Servicing the LEDs 7 Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 8 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, TMCC, Lionelville 2

3 Installing the Drawbridge To prevent the trains from crashing into the raised bridge or going off the track, we recommend that you place your Drawbridge on an insulated block of track with a separate accessory power supply. Before and after the accessory, the center (powered) rail will be disconnected, causing the trains to come to a stop if they get too close. Note! The Drawbridge was designed for use only with O gauge track. 1. Remove the center pin from the track section that connects to the fixed platform and replace it with an insulating pin (available separately, ). Connect that track section to the fixed platform. Refer to Figure 1 for the track plan. Note! You may choose to place this insulating pin a few track sections away, allowing more time for runaway trains to stop. 2. Place another track section to the other side of the bridge. The rails on the moving bridge section must rest on the metal pins. 3. Remove the center pin from the next track section and replace it with an insulating pin. Connect these track sections. Note! Again, you may choose to place this insulating pin a few track sections away, allowing more time for runaway trains to stop. Insulated track block Insulated center rail Insulated center rail Figure 1. Bridge installation 3

4 Installing the Drawbridge (continued) 4. Connect the controller. As illustrated in Figure 2, be sure that the tab on the controller end of the cable is fit into the slot on the base end. A U IN POWER IN CENTER RAIL Tab Slot LOWER RAISE Figure 2. Controller connection 4

5 Powering the Drawbridge Follow these steps to power your Drawbridge with a separate accessory power supply. Keep in mind that the accessory will operate best at volts (AC). Refer to Figure 3 on page 6 for the complete wiring diagram. You will also need to connect the center rail to the Drawbridge. The center rail in the isolated block of track will only be powered when the bridge is down. Caution! You need the ends of the wires to be stripped back 1/4" to 3/8". To strip the wires, use a pair of wire strippers or a sharp knife. Only an adult should perform this task! Always use care when stripping wires. 1. Power your layout. Make your track power connections anywhere outside of the Drawbridge s electrical block of track. 2. Attach a Lock-On (available separately, ) outside of the Drawbridge s electrical block of track. Connect the #1 terminal on the Lock-On to the CENTER RAIL OUT terminal on the Drawbridge. Remove the thumbscrew to expose a hole in the post. Insert the bare end of a wire into each of the hole, then retighten the thumbscrews to secure the wires. 3. Attach another wire to the Power/A terminal on your power supply or to the #1 Lock-On terminal (connected outside of the block) and connect it to the POWER A terminal on the Drawbridge. 4. Attach a final wire to the Common/Ground/U terminal on your power supply or to the #2 Lock-On terminal (connected outside of the block)and connect it to the POWER U terminal on the Drawbridge. 5

6 DOWN UP Powering the Drawbridge (continued) A U Insulated center rail Make this connection outside of the insulated 1 track block COMMON/GROUND/U POWER/A Power/A Common/Ground/U A U POWER IN CENTER RAIL Center rail beyond insulator IN Insulated center rail Power your track anywhere outside of the insulated Drawbridge block A POWER SUPPLY U POWER SUPPLY OR Figure 3. Wiring connections 6

7 Operating the Drawbridge Once the accessory is in place and connected, you are ready to raise and lower the bridge. Slide the switch on the controller to the RAISE position to raise the bridge; slide the switch to the LOWER position to lower it. Refer to Figure 4. LIONEL LOWER RAISE Figure 4. Drawbridge controller functions Servicing the LEDs The Drawbridge is illuminated by two LEDs that are expected to last for the life of the accessory. Only an authorized Lionel Service Center should service the LEDs, if it should ever become necessary. 7

8 Limited Warranty/Lionel Service T his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-purchaser, for one year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel merchant. This warranty does NOT cover normal wear and tear, light bulbs, defects appearing in the course of commercial use, or damage resulting from abuse or misuse of the product by the purchaser. Transfer of this product by the original consumer-purchaser to another person voids this warranty. Modification of this product voids this warranty. Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the original consumer-purchaser to 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. Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid, as transportation and shipping charges are not covered by the warranty. In no event shall Lionel L.L.C. be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Instructions for Obtaining Service If service for this Lionel L.L.C. product is required, bring the item, along with your dated sales receipt and completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center. Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by calling Lionel, or by accessing our Website at If you prefer to send your product back to Lionel L.L.C. for repair in Michigan, you must first call or FAX , or write to Customer Service, P.O. Box 748, New Baltimore, MI , stating what the item is, when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will be sent a return authorization letter and label to ensure your merchandise will be properly handled upon receipt. Once you have received your return authorization and label, make sure that the item is packed to prevent damage during shipping and handling. We suggest that you use the product s original packaging. This shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. Please make sure you have followed all of the above instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service. You may choose to have your product repaired by one of our Authorized Lionel Service Centers after its warranty has expired. A reasonable service fee will be charged. Warranty Information Please complete the information below and keep it, along with your dated sales receipt. You must present this and your dated sales receipt when requesting warranty service. Name Address Place of Purchase Date of Purchase Product Number Product Description 2002 LIONEL LLC, CHESTERFIELD, MI UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRINTED IN CHINA