72-1904-251
05/99
Y our Safari Adventure Train Set has been upgraded with a 40 Watt/3 Amp Power
Pack/Controller due to product availability. Please consult this separate sheet concerning the operation of this upgraded transformer. All other information in the original instruction sheet is still valid including the Service/Warranty information.
CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL
ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING
AND USE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS —INPUT:120 VAC;60 HZ ONLY.AC OUTPUT:20 V;54 VA
Attaching the lockon to the track
he lockon connects power from T your controller to the track.
Attaching the lockon to the track is quick and easy.
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First, place the lockon on onto the edge of an outside rail. Press the lockon upward so that the spring contact snaps onto the center rail. The lockon should face outward when under any straight section of track.
Fit the center lip of the lock-
1
2 setting up your track and make sure it is firmly connected. Use the illustrations below as a step-by-step guide.
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Hook lip to the outside of the rail
2
Snap spring contact to the middle rail
Once the lockon is securely attached to the track, it’s time to insert the wires from the controller into the two spring clips on the lockon. See page 2 for easy-to-follow steps.
Stripping the wire
O nce your track is assembled and the lockon is s e c u r e l y attached, you can connect the wires from the controller to the lockon.
First you‘ll want to check the ends of the wires to make sure that the insulation is stripped back about 1 ⁄
4
" to 3 ⁄
8
". To strip the wires, use a pair of wire strippers or a sharp knife.
Caution: Only an adult should perform this task!
Always use care when stripping wires.
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon
N ow you’ll need to insert a controller wire into each of the two spring clips on the lockon.
It’s easy! Depress the spring clip with your finger and insert the bare end of the wire into the exposed opening. Release the spring clip. Give the wire a little tug to make sure it’s secure. Repeat these steps with the other spring clip. Next, insert the small plug end of the power pack into the back of your controller, and plug the other end into a standard outlet.
Plug power pack into standard wall outlet
Make sure that the bare end of each wire is securely attached to the spring clip.
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Plug this end into back of controller.
Controller functions
A s you turn the throttle control knob to the right, power to the track is increased. When the indicator reaches the green band, there should be sufficient power to operate the locomotive. The further into the green area the knob is turned, the faster your train will go. Remember that the greater the load on the engine (adding more cars for the engine to pull, for example), the farther into the green the knob must be turned before it will operate the locomotive.
The yellow band indicates the average power range that the train will be operating in. The red band represents maximum power output.
Pressing the sound button will not produce a sound, because your 0-4-0 steam engine is not equipped with a whistle.
Pressing the direction button will not affect your 0-4-0 steam engine, because it is not equipped with a reversing unit.
Turn the throttle control knob to the right for more power.
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The LED indicator shows when your controller is O N .
Green band
Yellow band
Red band
OFF FULL
SPEED
Controller and short circuits
our Lionel power pack is listed by Y
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has been carefully designed and tested to ensure peak performance. The controller is equipped with a built-in electronic circuit breaker that alternately cuts off and restores the flow of power to the track whenever a short circuit exists—for example, when the train derails. The circuit breaker’s action continues until the cause of the short circuit is eliminated. This circuit breaker is incorporated into the controller to protect it from possible damage. It will not protect the locomotive or electrically operated accessories, so it’s important to eliminate short circuits as soon as possible.
Note!
The power pack must be unplugged from the wall socket when a short circuit is noticed, and the short circuit must be corrected.
A short circuit is caused by a direct connection between the center rail and one of the outside rails or by a direct connection between bare wires. The axles of a derailed car or locomotive are the most frequent cause of short circuits, so make sure that all wheels are properly set on the rails. Some other causes of short circuits might be staples, nails, paper clips, or other metallic objects lying across the rails, or two bare wires touching each other.
If too many cars or accessories are used, your controller will exceed its power limit and begin to cycle on and off. To correct this problem, cars or accessories must be removed before normal operation can resume. For more power, see the line of Lionel high-output transformers at your Authorized
Lionel Value Added Dealer.
The same condition can occur if the power is turned up too quickly. This also could cause your train to move too fast and derail.
After your power pack has been operating for a while, you will find it warm to the touch. It is the nature of all electrical power equipment to become warm when in use. If your controller is loaded to capacity, it is a good idea to let it cool down after an hour or two of continuous use. Unplug the power pack from the wall when the controller is not in use.
