Safety Notes; Important Notes; Functions; Information About Operation - LGB 20181 Manual Del Usuario

Safety Notes

• This model may only be used with the operating system designed for it.
• Use only switched mode power supply units and transformers that are designed
for your local power system.
• This locomotive must never be supplied with power from more than one power
pack.
• Pay close attention to the safety notes in the instructions for your operating sys-
tem.
• Not for children under the age of 15.
• WARNING! Sharp edges and points required for operation.

Important Notes

• The operating instructions are a component part of the product and must therefore
be kept in a safe place as well as included with the product, if the latter is given to
someone else.
• Please see your authorized LGB dealer for repairs or spare parts.
• The warranty card included with this product specifies the warranty conditions.
• Disposing: www.maerklin.com/en/imprint.html

Functions

• This model is designed for operation on LGB two-rail DC systems with conventio-
nal LGB DC train controllers or power packs (DC, 0 - 24 volts).
• A decoder can be installed on the model (55028).
• The following functions are available with the built-in decoder:
F1: smoke (AUX 1)
F2: cab lighting (AUX 2)
Note: Use a locomotive controller with more than 1 amp of train current for this
model.
Mode of Operation Switch
This model has a three-way power control switch mounted inside the cab (Fig. 1).
Pos. 0 All power off
Pos. 1 Power to lights, smoke generator
Pos. 2 Power to lights, smoke generator and motor
When a decoder is integrated in the locomotive, the power control switch ist obso-
lete.
Multi-Purpose Socket
The model has a "flat" multi-purpose socket, with a removable cover, on the rear of the
loco (Fig. 2). This socket can be used to provide track power to LGB cars with lighting
or sound electronics.
Smoke Generator
This model is equipped with a smoke generator. A small supply of LGB Smoke and
Cleaning Fluid is included with this model. For best operation, fill the generator half-
way with fluid. If the generator is overfilled, it will not convert the fluid into smoke.
Attention! Never touch the heating element in the center of the smoke generator. It is
hot and fragile.
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