Lionel GW-180 User manual
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CAUTION—ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC
PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK. TRANSFORMER RATING — INPUT : 120VAC; 60Hz ONLY. AC OUTPUT: 18V; 180 VA.
Lionel
GW-180 Transformer
Owner's Manual
Lionel
GW-180 Transformer
Owner's Manual
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Thank you for your purchase of the Lionel GW-180 Transformer! This device combines a high
output control unit and an external power supply, providing your railroad with 180 watts
and ten amps of alternating current. With a variable accessory voltage, the GW-180 Transformer
features the precision control you demand!
Read this manual thoroughly before using your transformer. It has important information
on the setup and operation of this product. If you have any questions after reviewing these
instructions, contact Lionel Customer Service at 1-800-4LIONEL (1-800-454-6635).
Thank You!
e following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved.
Lionel®,PowerHouse®, RailSounds®, Lockon®
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FCC Statement
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
Notes: is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. is equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipement o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
is device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
Parents! e adaptor should be periodically examined for the
conditions that may result in the risk of re, electric
shock, or injury to persons and that, in an event such
conditions , the adaptor should not be used until properly
repaired.
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©2023 LIONEL L.L.C.
6301 Performance Dr., CONCORD, NC 28027
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PRINTED IN CHINA
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
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his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components,
with the exception of TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from
the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel
Authorized Retailer*.
is warranty does NOT cover the following:
• Normal wear and tear
• Defects appearing in the course of commercial use
• Damage resulting from abuse/misuse of the product
• Damage resulting from consumer or unauthorized attempted repair or modication
Transfer of this product by the original owner-purchaser to another person voids this warranty in its entirety. Modication of this
product in any way; visually, mechanically or electronically, voids the warranty in its entirety.
Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the original owner-
purchaser (this warranty is non-transferrable) to Lionel LLC MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase (or
copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for
parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will oer
to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available. In the event a comparable model
is not available the customer will be refunded the original purchase price (requires proof of purchase from the Authorized
Lionel Retailer* it was originally purchased). Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent with prior Return
Authorization # from Lionel freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due). Lionel is not respon-
sible for any unauthorized contents of the package or shipping packaging or materials or any package sent with-out prior authori-
zation. Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty for international shipments.
NOTE: Products that require service that do not have a receipt will not be serviced by Lionel. Any product sent
to Lionel under a Return Authorization and not accompanied by a receipt; the return shipping costs will be the
responsibility of the customer.
In no event shall Lionel LLC be held liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Instructions for Obtaining Service
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f service for this Lionel LLC product is required you must FIRST call 1-800-4LIONEL (1-800-454-6635), Email Talktous@
lionel.com, or write to Lionel Customer Service, 6301 Performance Drive, Concord, NC 28027. Please have the Lionel product
number and original receipt showing the date, location of original purchase, and description of problem. You will receive a return
authorization (RA) number to ensure your merchandise will be properly tracked and handled upon receipt at Lionel LLC.
Once you have your Return Authorization (RA) number, make sure the item is well packed to protect during shipping. (e origi-
nal packaging was designed to protect product during transit).
Please make sure you have followed all of the above instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service.
Warranty Information
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roducts that are more than 3 years old, from date of manufacture, are not applicable for warranty coverage,
even if they have never been sold prior to this date. (Under no circumstance shall any components or labor
be provided free of charge.)
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ome states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not
apply to you. is warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
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