Lionel 180-Watt PowerHouse User manual

Lionel
180-Watt PowerHouse
Power Supply
Owner’s Manual
Lionel
180-Watt PowerHouse
Power Supply
Owner’s Manual
72-2983-250
10/06
CAUTION—ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH
ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSER ED DURING
HANDLING AND USE TO PRE ENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRAN FORMER RATING —INPUT: 120 AC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 ; 180 A

Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel 180-Watt PowerHouse Power Supply! The PowerHouse Power Supply generates a brawny 180 watts (ten amps) of alternating current.
Designed for use with the T CC Power aster, the Track Power Controllers, the modern ZW, or
the Direct Lockon, this power supply features an ON/OFF switch and a circuit breaker for safe
operation.
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Congratulations!
Table of contents
Operating your PowerHouse Power Supply safely 3
Powering the T CC Power aster 4
Powering the Track Power Controller 4-6
Powering the ZW Transformer 7
Installing your T CC Direct Lockon 8-9
Resolving short circuits 10
Notes 11
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 12
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law.
All rights reserved.
Lione ®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, Rai Sounds®, CrewTa k™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds™, Pu mor®, E ectroCoup er™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1®Remote Contro er,
PowerMaster®, Lione ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lione vi e™, Lockon®, Wire ess Tether™,
LionMaster®, FatBoy™, American F yer®, TrainSounds™, PowerMax™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

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Operating your PowerHouse Power upply safely
When using electrical products, follow these basic safety precautions:
• Read these instructions thoroughly before using this device.
• The PowerHouse Power Supply is not recommended for children under eight years of age.
• Parents should periodically inspect the PowerHouse Power Supply for potential hazards and
have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a
condition exists, the PowerHouse Power Supply should not be used until it has been properly
repaired.
• The PowerHouse Power Supply is intended to be used indoors. Do not use the PowerHouse
Power Supply if water is present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Do not use the PowerHouse for anything other than its intended purpose. This unit was
designed to operate with select Lionel controllers only.
• The PowerHouse Power Supply was designed to operate on 120-volt, 60-Hz power. Do not
connect the PowerHouse Power Supply to any other source of power.
• Do not operate the PowerHouse Power Supply with a damaged cord, plug, or case.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the PowerHouse Power Supply.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If damaged, take the unit to an authorized Lionel
Service Center. A list of authorized Service Centers is included.
Do not operate your railroad unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains
may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• If the circuit breaker trips, turn the PowerHouse Power Supply OFF. Reset the circuit breaker,
then turn the power ON and resume operation. Resetting the circuit breaker during
operation may cause the train to surge forward.
• Unplug the PowerHouse Power Supply from the power source when not in use.
Warning!
Caution!

Powering the Track Power Controller
The PowerHouse Power Supply connections are made on the back panel of the Track Power Controller (TPC) unit. These terminals are labeled HOT and NEUT under POWER IN. Your
PowerHouse Power Supply will power both the TPC unit and the track to which the TPC is
connected. Keep in mind that you may power the TPC unit with two PowerHouse Power
Supplies. Be sure to use two of the same type of PowerHouse Power Supplies (e.g., two 180-watt
units).
Powering the TMCC PowerMaster
As illustrated in Figure 1, connect the plug from the PowerHouse Power Supply to the corresponding receptacle on the Power aster unit. Note that the plug and the receptacle
are keyed to fit only one way.
Plug in your PowerHouse Power Supply to a standard wall outlet and switch on the
PowerHouse Power Supply. The Power aster’s green power-on indicator illuminates to indicate
that it is receiving power. If the indicator does not illuminate, check the connection and be sure
that the PowerHouse Power Supply is plugged in. Refer to the Power aster Owner’s anual for
additional information.
Be sure to throw the Power aster’s power switch to 180 if the Power aster is
equipped with the switch.
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Figure 1. Power aster connection
PowerMaster
receptable
PowerMaster Unit
PowerHouse
plug
Note!

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Wiring the TPC unit with a sing e PowerHouse Power Supp y
To wire the TPC unit with a single PowerHouse, you will need to use the cables with
the two adapters from the T CC TPC Cable Set (available separately, 6-14194).
1. Plug the power output cable on the PowerHouse Power Supply into the adapter on the T CC
TPC Cable.
2. Attach the black wire to the HOT terminal on the TPC unit, located under the POWER IN
label.
3. Attach the white wire to the NEUT terminal on the TPC unit.
Powering your Track Power Controller (continued)
Figure 2. Powering your TPC with a single PowerHouse Power Supply
Note!
TPC
180-Watt PowerHouse
Power Supply
Hot
Neut
POWER IN
TRACKOUT
COMM
HOT
U
DATNEUT
A
COM
AUX+
AUX-