Safety Notes; Important Notes; Functions; Information About Operation - LGB Ge 4/4 III Serie Manual De Instrucciones

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.
• 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).
• This model comes from the factory with a built-in multi-train system decoder
(multi-train system).
• For operation with the Multi-Train System, the model is programmed to loco
address 03.
Note: Use a locomotive controller with more than 1 amp of train current for this
model.
Mode of Operation Switch
This locomotive has a 4-position mode of operation switch (Figure 2).
Pos. 0 Locomotive stopped without current
Pos. 1 Headlights are turned on
Pos. 2 Locomotive motors and lighting are turned on
Pos. 3 Same as Position 2
Setting U: Current from the rails
Setting O: Catenary operation
Power Supply from the Catenary
This locomotive can get its power from the LGB catenary (see modes of operation).
There is a red dot on the underside of the model. Place the model on the rails so that
the red dot is pointing at the rail that is not connected to the catenary power pack.
CAUTION! Catenary may be supplied with current only in analog operation. In digital
operation, the locomotive may only receive current from the rails, since otherwise
dangerous voltage levels may be generated.
Multi-Purpose Socket
This model has a general-purpose socket for flat plugs at both ends (Figure 3). If you
are equipping a car with interior lighting or with a sound effects module, you can
connect it to the socket and power that circuit with track voltage. To remove the
cover of the socket, pull it straight out. If the cover is tight, gently use a small straight
screwdriver to pry it out (do not pull out the rectangular outer housing).
Multi-Train System
The model is equipped with a factory-installed onboard decoder for the LGB Multi-
Train System. It can be used without modifications on analog or digital layouts.
When operating with the Multi-Train System, the loco features a "Back-EMF" function.
This keeps the motor speed constant, even when the load of the loco changes, for
example, in curves or on grades. This feature does not work at top speed.
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