Lionel FlyerChief GP7 User manual

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GP7
FlyerChiefTM
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
GP7
FlyerChiefTM
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual

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Thank You!
FlyerChief™ Remote Control
The FlyerChief™ engines offer enhanced sound, long-distance control, AC/DC
compatibility, and allow you to run multiple engines at one time.
With the flip of a switch you can dictate whether the engine is controlled via transformer
control or remote. Easy to use, with many features including chuff sounds that are
in sync with your engine, and a three-buttoned remote to activate user-controlled
announcements and engine sounds.
The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All
rights reserved.
Lionel®, FlyerChief™, LionChief®, LionChief Plus®, FasTrack®, RailSounds®, ElectroCoupler™,
LEGACY®, LEGACY®Control System, Lockon®
LionChief®Bluetooth®
Incorporating Bluetooth technology into Lionel model trains opens a new world, integrat-
ing the tradition of model railroading with the latest smart-device technology. With
Lionel’s new LionChief app, you can control full operation and sounds directly from
your Bluetooth-enabled smart phone or tablet and operate multiple locomotives from
the same device. LionChief is available to smartphone users and is compatible with all
new 2017 LionChief, LionChief Plus, S-Gauge, and HO Trains.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Lionel is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
Thank you for your purchase of this FlyerChief Locomotive! Equipped with the RailSounds RC sound system and ElectroCoupler, this FlyerChief locomotive can be operated with the LionChief
Bluetooth app, the FlyerChief remote, or the controls of your existing American Flyer transformer.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contains
FCC ID: 2AH7AKW2541A
IC: 21416-KW2541A
FCC Statement

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Table of contents
FlyerChief™ system features
Locomotive Control 4
FlyerChief RC sound system 4
ElectroCoupler 5
Care and maintenance 5
Switch locations 5
The FlyerChief™ remote
Installing AAA batteries into the remote control 6
Operating your locomotive with your FlyerChief remote 7
Remote operations
Running your locomotive with the FlyerChief remote 8
Operating the ElectroCoupler with the FlyerChief remote 9
Operating multiple FlyerChief locomotives 9
Triggering sounds and announcements with the FlyerChief remote 9
Using the LionChiefApp
Connecting to your LionChief, LionChief Plus, or FlyerChief locomotive 10
What if my Bluetooth enabled engine didn’t automatically connect? 11
Running Your Locomotive 11
Settings 12
Volume Control 12
Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth®Locomotives 13
Troubleshooting 13
Transformer operations
Running your locomotive with your transformer 14
Triggering sounds and announcements with your transformer 15
Locomotive operation and maintenance
Adjusting the volume using the FlyerChief remote 16
Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs 16
Lubricating your locomotive 17
FCC statement 18
Troubleshooting 19
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 20

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FlyerChief™ system features
Locomotive control
You may choose to control your FlyerChief locomotive with the included FlyerChief remote (using a transformer or power supply capable of supplying a constant 18 VAC or 18 VDC to the track) or
using a transformer. Use the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE control switch to select between FlyerChief
remote operation or conventional AC transformer operation. See page 5 for switch location.
If you choose to run your locomotive in FlyerChief mode, slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE
switch to the REMOTE position. Your locomotive runs on fixed 18 VAC or 18 VDC voltage, which
is optimal for the sound system and smoke system. The locomotive listens to commands from its
FlyerChief remote at a specific frequency to increase or decrease speed, change directions, or trigger
sounds. That’s why the locomotive and remote must be operated as a matched pair.
If you choose to run your FlyerChief locomotive with a transformer, slide the TRANSFORMER/
REMOTE switch to TRANSFORMER position with the track power off. The locomotive responds to the
transformer’s throttle and direction buttons.
FlyerChief RC sound system
Your locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and inter- active! The diesel sounds are synchronized with the speed of the locomotive. You may choose to
turn the steam sounds off by sliding the RPM/SOUND switch to the OFF position. See page 5 for switch
locations.

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ElectroCouplers
The ElectroCouplers can only be activated when the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position. For more information on activating the ElectroCouplers, see page 9.
Note that in Transformer mode, you should open the coupler on the car when coupling to your
train as you will not have remote control of the locomotive’s ElectroCoupler.
Switch locations
Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the switches on the underside of the locomotive’s cab.
SOUND switch: Turns background sounds on and off. Horn, bell, and announcement are not
affected.
TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch: Toggles between Remote control mode and transformer con-
trol mode.
Figure 1. Switch locations
FlyerChief™ system features
RMT TRAN ON SND OFF
Transformer/Remote
Sound ON/OFF

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Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control
For safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the
hatch to access the battery compartment (as shown in Figure 2). Insert three AAA alkaline batteries
orienting the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and
tighten the Philips head screw. Be careful to avoid overtightening the screw.
Use only Alkaline AAA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types together.
Figure 2. Opening and closing the battery compartment
When you are not operating the train, move the On/Off switch to the
Off position to conserve the battery life.
Important!
Important!
Remove screw and remove
battery compartment hatch
Important!REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES.
The FlyerChief™ remote

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BELL/ELECTROCOUPLER
The BELL button will
activate the bell sounds
on locomotives equipped
with this feature. Hold
the ANNOUNCEMENT/
SHIFT button and press the
ELECTROCOUPLER to trigger
the ElectroCoupler on the
rear of the tender.
WHISTLE/ELECTROCOUPLER
The WHISTLE button will activate
your locomotive’s whistle. Hold the
ANNOUNCEMENT/SHIFT button and
press the ELECTROCOUPLER to trigger
the ElectroCoupler on the front of the
engine.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/SHIFT
Press the center button for a variety
of announcements.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Turn remote control on and
off. We recommend turning off
the remote when not in use to
conserve battery life. Remove
the batteries for storage.
SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT
The red light will remain on during
normal operation. The light will begin to
flash when the locomotive is in motion,
and the flashing will vary with the
locomotive's speed.
THROTTLE
Control speed and direction with the knob.
Turn the knob to the right to move forward,
left for reverse and back to center (top) for
stop. The LED indicator light will flash to
indicate that speed signals are being sent to
the locomotive.
The FlyerChief™ remote
Operating your locomotive with your FlyerChief remote

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Running your locomotive with the FlyerChief remote
Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position.
Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch.
With track power turned off, place your locomotive on the track.
Power up the track to 18 volts (AC or DC) and move the remote power
switch to ON. When the locomotive is powered up, it will beep until it syncs with the
remote. When the locomotive is synced up with the remote, the locomotive start-up
sounds will begin to play.
When in remote mode and powered up on the track, the
locomotive will continue to beep until it is synced up with its
remote. If the locomotive beeps during operation, be sure that
fresh batteries are installed properly in the remote and the
TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position.
Move ‘em out! Use your remote to run your train. You can adjust the speed in for-
ward or reverse, blow the whistle, sound the bell, or trigger an announcement. Refer to
page 7 for complete details.
Turn off the power supply when you are done running your trains.
Switch off your remote control to conserve the batteries.
Remote operations
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Remote operations
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Note!
Operating the ElectroCoupler with the FlyerChief remote
In FlyerChief remote mode, hold down the Announcement/Shift button and press the Horn/ ElectroCoupler button to open the ElectroCoupler on the front of the engine. Hold down the
Announcement/Shift button and press the Bell/ElectroCoupler button to open the ElectroCoupler on
the rear of the engine.
Operating multiple FlyerChief locomotives
You may choose to operate more than one FlyerChief locomotive at the same time—including locomotives of the same type (e.g., two GP7s with different road names and/or road numbers).
Each locomotive is paired with a unique remote. A locomotive will only respond to commands from
its corresponding remote. You can also use the Universal LionChief Remote (6-83071) to control this
and two additional FlyerChief locomotives.
If you attempt to operate two of the exact same locomotives (same type, roadname, and Lionel part
number), then one remote will control both locomotives simultaneously.
Note that the dialog is different between locomotive types. As such, the actual announcements
are not listed out in the table above.
Triggering sounds and announcements with the FlyerChief remote
Press the announcement on the FlyerChief remote to trigger the corresponding sounds. Your locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you operate the
locomotive. You can trigger an announcement that corresponds to each part of the journey. See page
16 to adjust the volume level.
When the locomotive is… The announcements states…
At a stop Announcement 1
Announcement 2
In motion Announcement 3
Announcement 4

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Using the LionChief App
Once you have downloaded the free LionChief app and your locomotive is powered up on the track, tap the LionChief icon on your smart device.
This screen will be present and within a few seconds it will automatically connect with your loco-
motive. Once it has connected, your Bluetooth enabled locomotive will show up in the locomotive
box. You are now ready to operate your locomotive.
Connecting to your LionChief, LionChief Plus, or FlyerChief locomotive
Your locomotive will make a chirping sound until the connection process is complete.
Note!
no connected locomotive
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Figure 3a. App screen when trying to connect to a locomotive
Figure 3b. App screen when a locomotive is connected
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