OPERATING STORAGE TANK
STATION USER GUIDE
This RailKing Operating Storage Tank Station is sure to add fun and authenticity to anylayout with freight operation. It is designed to work along with the Operating StorageTank to realistically simulate the refueling of Tank Cars.
The Operating Storage Tank Station is easy to operate and maintain when you followthese easy operating instructions.
2RailKing Operating Storage Tank Station
Table of Contents
Components 3Set Up 4Wiring Set Up 5Operation 6Replacing Lights 6Service and Warranty Information 7Authorized Service Centers 8
3RailKing Operating Storage Tank Station
Components
The Operating Storage Tank Station will come with the following parts:
A) Storage Tank StationB) Activation ButtonC) 3 Red Wires & 2 Black WiresD) 2 Light Fixtures
A
D
C
B
4RailKing Operating Storage Tank Station
Set Up
Set up – First snapthe lights into the 2-pin connectors on the topplatform of the Storage Tank Station. (Fig. 1)Then place the Storage Tank Station next tothe track with theoverflow catch basinabout 5mm from theouter rail. (Fig. 2)
Figure 1
Figure 2
5RailKing Operating Storage Tank Station
Includes:3 Red Wires2 Black WiresPush Button
Wires from ports A and B control the sinking platform operation. Wires from ports C and D control lights. Strip Z-wire cable harness insulation to reveal ¼" of bare wire and follow the diagram shown.
A
C
D
B
Red wire to Push Button, then Red wire from Push Button to transformer AC hot Black Wire to transformer ground
Red Wire to transformer AC hot
Black Wire to transformer ground
Operation Lights
A B C D
Strip Z-wire cable harnessinsulation to reveal 1/4” ofbare wire.
Wiring Set Up
6RailKing Operating Storage Tank Station
Operation
Lights will illuminate whenever power source is turned on. Holddown the Push Button and the sinking platform will slowly raise andlower. When the Push Button is released, the sinking platform stopsmoving. The sinking platform will accept any tank car height, giventhat the tank car railings do not interfere.
Replacing Lights
To replace the lights you will need to first remove the screw coverand screw (see Fig. 3). Next remove the light holder and lampshade(see Fig. 4). Then Pull out the light, wires and 2-pin connector frompost (see Fig. 5). Next replace the light with a new light andassemble in reverse order. New light bubs can be purchased directlyfrom the M.T.H. Parts Department. Phonr: 410.381.2580; e-mail:[email protected]; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive,Columbia MD 21046-1532
Lampshade
Light Holder
Figure 4 Figure 5
Screw Cover
Figure 3
Service & Warranty Information
Limited One-Year Warranty
How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty
For warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
First, e-mail, write, call or fax an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center in your area or M.T.H. Electric Trains to obtain Repair
Authorization. You can find the list of Authorized Service Centers on the M.T.H. website, www.mth-railking.com. Authorized
Service Centers are required only to make warranty repairs on items sold from that store; all other repairs may or may not be done
at the store's own discretion. Otherwise, contact M.T.H. (fill out the Service Contact form in the Service Section of www.mth-
railking.com; send US mail to the address listed below; tel: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009), stating when the item was
purchased and describing the problem. If you contact M.T.H., you will be given a return authorization number to assure that your
merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt.
CAUTION: Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its foam and plastic wrapping material so
as to prevent damage to the merchandise. The shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured.
lease make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service.
See our website at or call 1-888-640-3700 to identify an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant near you.
M.T.H. products are warrantied for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship, excluding wear items such as light bulbs, pick-up rollers, batteries, smoke unit wicks, and traction tires. We will repair or replace (at our option) the defective part without charge for the parts or labor, if the item is returned to an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center or M.T.H. Electric Trains within one year of the original date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care, handling, or use. Transportation costs incurred by the customer are not covered under this warranty.
Items sent for repair must be accompanied by a return authorization number, a description of the problem, and , which gives the date of purchase. If you are sending the
item to M.T.H., fill out the Service Contact form in the Service Section of www.mth-railking.com; send US mail to the address listed below; call 410-381-2580, or fax 410-423-0009 to obtain a return authorization number. If you are sending this product to an Authorized Service Center, contact that Center for their return authorization.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
Service DepartmentM.T.H. Electric Trains7020 Columbia Gateway DriveColumbia MD 21046-1532
A cover letter
including your name, address, daytime phone number, e-mail address (if available), Return Authorization number, a copy of
your sales receipt and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs. Please include the description
regardless of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center or M.T.H. for
your Return Authorization.
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All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant are covered by this warranty.
a copy of the original sales receipt from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant
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