Lionel Automatic Gateman - Wiring and Operating with the 153 C Contactor

Wiring and operating your accessory using the 153C Contactor
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our accessory operates best at 12-14 volts (AC). Have an adult strip 1⁄4" of insulation from
both ends of the wires included with the accessory, if they have not already been stripped.
Only an adult should perform this task. Always use care when stripping wires.
Connect one wire to each spring clip terminal under the roof. Attach the other ends to
the #153C Contactor and lockon or transformer as shown in Figure 2 below. Alternately, you
may connect the three accessory terminals directly to a power supply and the separate switch
(included) for operation of the accessory using the switch. This is illustrated in Figure 5 on
page 8.
To connect the wires to the spring clips, press down the upper half of the spring clip
terminal until the lower loop 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 tight.
The 153C Contactor is not compatible with the FasTrack track system.
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Caution!
POWER
SUPPLY
U
U
A
A
OR TRANSFORMER
Lionel lockon
153C contactor
Figure 2. Accessory connection
Note!
Remove roof
153C contactor