Lionel ZW Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS
LIONEL TYPE ZW TRANSFORMER
115 VOLTS
60 CYCLES
275 WATTS
ALTERNATING CURRENT ONLY
INTRODUCTION
Lionel electric trains operate on low voltage, ranging from 8 to 18
volts. Lionel Transformers reduce or transform the available house volt-
age to the low voltage required. The pl ug at the end of the transformer
cord is plugged into any convenient wall outlet of 115 volts, 60 cycles
alternating. current. The low voltage for operating trains and accessories
is then obtained from the output terminals at the rear of the transformer.
The wattage rating of the
H
ZW" Transformer is' 275 watts. The
wattage of a transformer is a measure of its capacity or ability to furnish
power. The wattage of the transformer you need is governed by the kind
and number of trains and the number of lights and operating accessories
in your model railroad system. The larger the train and the greater the
number of accessories, the more power you need and the higher should be
the wattage rating of the transformer.
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