Lionel #148 Dwarf Signal Owner’s Manual

1 71-2883-25010/11 Lionel #148 Dwarf SignalOwner s Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel # 148 dwarf signal . Place the Signal alongthe mainline on your Lionel railroad, and passing trains will automatically cause the lightsto change from green to red. Once the train has cleared the Signal , the lights will change backto 153C Contactor was designed for use with traditional O and O-27 gauge trackonly. To activate the Signal on a FasTrack layout, we recommend using the 153 IRController (available separately, 6-14111) or O Gauge Transition sections (availableseparately, 6-12040) to connect with traditional O gauge of contentsInstalling the 153C Contactor3 Wiring your # 148 dwarf signal to a power source4 Adjusting the 153C Contactor5 Operating the #148 Dwarf Signal5 Connecting your #148 Dwarf Signalto a 153IR Controller5-6 Connecting your # 148 dwarf signal to an O-72 Switch6-7 Servicing the LED7 Limited Warranty/ Lionel Service8 Note!

2 ,LEGACY ,FasTrack ,TrainMaster ,Odyssey ,RailSounds ,CrewTalk ,TowerCom ,DynaChuff ,StationSounds ,Pullmor ,ElectroCoupler ,Magne-Traction ,CAB-1 Remote Controller,AmericanFlyer ,LionelZW ,ZW ,MagniVision ,TMCC ,Lionelville ,Wireless Tether ,Powerhouse ,LionMaster ,ConventionalClassics ,PostwarCelebrationSeries ,TruRail ,PH-1 Powerhouse ,Powermaster ,Powerstation-Powerhouse ,AccessoryMotor Controller ,AMC ,AccessorySwitchController ,ASC ,ActionRecorderController ,ARC ,Track PowerController300 ,TPC300 ,TrackPowerController400 ,TPC400 ,BlockPower Controller ,BPC ,OperatingTrackController ,OTC ,FatBoy ,LionelLines ,JoshuaLionel CowenSeries ,Lockon ,TrainSounds ,MultiHorn ,MultiWhistle ,Choo-Choo Installing the 153C ContactorThe 153C Contactor is activated by the weight of a passing train.

3 Place the Contactor underthe track, as shown in Figure 1. One of the track ties should rest firmly upon the top of the pressure plate. If your track isfastened to a board, loosen several sections on either side of the Contactor so that the track isable to bend under the weight of the nutTrack tie153C Contactor pressure plate12 Figure 1. 153C ContactorWiring your # 148 dwarf signal to a power sourceYour # 148 dwarf signal operates best at 12-18 volts (AC). Have an adult strip 1 4" ofinsulation from the ends of the four wires attached to the # 148 dwarf signal , if they havenot already been stripped. Only an adult should perform this task. Always use care when stripping the ends of the wires to the 153C Contactor and transformer as shown in Figure 2below.

4 To connect a wire to the Contactor s spring clips, press down the upper half of the spring clipterminal until the lower part projects through the slot. Insert the bare wire end into the loop,then release the upper part of the clip. Spring tension will hold the wire !123 POWERSUPPLYF igure 2. Accessory connectionsWhiteWhiteRedRedBottom of the Mainline#148 Dwarf SignalContactorConnecting your # 148 dwarf signal to a 153IR ControllerThe 153IR Controller (available separately, 6-14111) is an alternative to the 153C the 153C Contactor relies on the weight of the train to cause the contact points tochange, the 153IR Controller is triggered by an Infrared motion sensor. The 153IR Controlleralso allows you to set the length of time that the accessory remains on.

5 Consult the 153 IRController owner s Manual for more information and refer to Figure 3 on page the 153C ContactorAfter all the connections are made and your layout is powered up, the Contactor must beadjusted so that the train will properly trigger the accessory. 1. Stop the train several sections away from the Contactor so that it does not press on theContactor plate. 2. Turn the adjustment nut either up or down until the Signal is activated. Refer to Figure 1 onpage 3 for the location of the adjustment Back up the adjustment nut just enough to turn off the Signal . Operating the #148 Dwarf SignalWhen properly adjusted, the 153C Contactor will respond to light pressure on the track,causing the lights to change from green to red as long as any part of the train istriggering the Contactor.

6 After the train has cleared the Contactor, the lights will change back togreen. 56 Connecting your # 148 dwarf signal to an O-72 SwitchYou may choose to connect your Signal to an O-72 switch (available separately, 6-65165 and6-65166). When the switch is thrown, the Signal will automatically change colors. As illustrated in Figure 4 on page 7, the two white wires go to the center switch terminal, andthe other wires go to the outside switch terminals. Swap the outside connections to reverse thelight sequence and match the switch operation, if your # 148 dwarf signal to a 153IR Controller (continued)Figure 3. 153 IR connectionsACC PWRACC GNDNONCTRACKPOWERAUXPOWERFlip up doorAuxillary Power SupplyPower Selection SwitchALLPWRALLGNDNO NC AUBottom of the #148 Dwarf SignalWhiteWhiteRedRed7 Figure 4.

7 switch connectionsBottom of the Mainline#148 Dwarf SignalServicing the LEDYour accessory is illuminated by an LED (light emitting diode). While the LED is expected tolast for a long time, it should be replaced only by a Factory Trained Authorized LionelService Station or Lionel Service in the event that it becomes necessary. Please see theInstructions for Obtaining Servicesection on the Lionel Limited Warranty & ServicePolicy page of this instruction your # 148 dwarf signal to an O-72 switch (continued) ,CHESTERFIELD,MI48051 UNITEDSTATESOFAMERICAPRINTEDINCHINAL ionelLimitedWarrantyPolicy&ServiceThisLi onelproduct,includingallmechanicalandele ctricalcomponents,movingparts,motorsands tructuralcomponents,withthe exceptionofLIGHTBULBS,LED s&TRACTIONTIRES arewarrantedtotheoriginalowner-purchaser foraperiodofone yearfromtheoriginaldateofpurchaseagainst originaldefectsinmaterialsorworkmanshipw henpurchasedthroughaLionel AuthorizedRetailer*.

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