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Service & Warranty Information

How to Get Service Under the Terms of  the Limited One-Year Warranty

When you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble-
shooting techniques that may correct the problem.  Additional information may be found on the M.T.H. Website.  
Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.

First, e-mail, write, call or fax a M.T.H. Authorized Service Center (ASC) in your area to obtain Repair 
Authorization.  You can find the list of ASCs on the M.T.H. Website, www.mth-railking.com.  Authorized 
Service Centers are required to make warranty repairs on items sold 

only

 from that store; all other repairs may-- 

or may not be done at the store's own discretion.  If you did not purchase the item directly from the ASC, you 
will need to select a National Authorized Service Center (NASC).  These centers are compensated by M.T.H. to 
perform warranty service for any customer whose repair qualifies for warranty ser vice.  A list of NASC retailers 
can be located on the M.T.H. Website or by calling 1-888-640-3700.  Should the warranty no longer apply, you 
may choose either an ASC or NASC retailer to service your M.T.H. Product.  A reasonable service fee will be 
charged.

CAUTION:  Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its foam and plastic 
wrapping material to prevent damage to the merchandise.  There is no need to return the entire set if only one 
of  the components is in need of  repair 

unless otherwise instructed by the Service Center

.  

The shipment must be 

prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A cover letter including your name, address, daytime 
phone number, e-mail address (if  available), Return Authorization number (if  required by the service 
center, 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 for your Return Authorization.

Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service.  
Authorized M.T.H. Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives 
of  M.T.H. Electric Trains.  M.T.H. assumes no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for material left in their 
possession, or work done, by privately owned M.T.H. Authorized Service Centers.
If  you need assistance at any time email MTH Service at 

, or call 410 381-2580.

Limited One-Year Warranty

All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant are covered by this 
warranty.

 

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 M.T.H. Authorized  Service Center (ASC) or M.T.H. National Authorized Service Center 
(NASC) 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 

a copy of  the original sales receipt from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant

, which gives the date of 

purchase.  If you are sending this product to an Authorized Service Center, contact that Center for their retur n 
authorization.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.  Specific 
questions regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M.T.H. Directly.

Service Department:
M.T.H. Electric Trains
7020 Columbia Gateway Drive
.Columbia MD  21046-1532

service@mth-railking.com

www.mth-railking.com

Summary of Contents for IVES 3245R

Page 1: ...ular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 7 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE Tinplate IVES 3245R Electric Locomotive OPERATOR S MANUAL TRADITIONAL By MTH Electric Trains INPLATE TINPLATE T RADITIONS TRADITIONS T ...

Page 2: ...rs and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons such as damage to the primary cord plug blades housing output jacks or other parts In the event such conditions exist the train set should not be used until properly repaired l Do not operate your layout unat...

Page 3: ...lly supplied with the Ives 3245R They are designed to couple with Ives rolling stock If you wish to use this engine to pull a train of 200 series cars a set of Latch Style couplers are packed in the styrofoam box for your convenience To install the 200 series style latch couplers simply remove the screw in the center of the pilot pull out the Ives coupler and replace it with the latch style couple...

Page 4: ...irection button on your transformer once hold it for approximately 1 second If the engine does not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction button you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move Turn the throttle up a bit higher until the train begins to move Cycle Phases Neutral Neutral Forward Reverse Tinplate IVES 3245 R Electric Locomotive 4 ...

Page 5: ... over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point The locomotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease However it will be necessary to lubricate the idler gears located next to the drive wheels with grease every 25 hours of operation Follow the greasing points illustrated in Figure 3 Figure 3 Figure 2 DO NOT OVER OIL DO NOT OVER OIL DO NOT OVER OIL ...

Page 6: ...the track turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails Thereafter keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires Headlight Replacement Instructions The locomotive s headlights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine The headlight is easy to remove and replace whe...

Page 7: ... U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt Standard Lionel KW A or B U 6 20v 190 Watt Standard Lionel MW Outside Track Terminal Inside Track Terminal 5 16v 50V A Electronic Lionel RS 1 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0 18v 50V A Electronic Electronic Lionel RW U A 9 19v 1...

Page 8: ...dless of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Electric Trains M T H assumes no responsib...

Page 9: ...41 475 2020 219 838 9999 ROUNDHOUSE DEPOT HOBBY SHOP SAMUELSON S TRAIN SHOP NORTH HOLLYWOOD lANTANA VALPARAISO 818 769 0403 561 585 1982 219 462 2708 DOLLHOUSES TRAINS HOLLYWOOD STATION MORE MIAMI IOWA NOVATO 954 921 2700 CABOOSE STOP HOBBIES 415 883 0388 CEDAR FALLS READY TO ROLL 800 642 7012 TIN PLATE JUNCTION MIAMI OAKLAND 305 688 8868 KANSAS 510 444 4780 HOBBY HAVEN COLONIAL PHOTO HOBBY OVERLA...

Page 10: ...10 SYKESVILLE 410 549 6061 GENE S TRAINS THIRD STREET DEPOT BRICK NIAGARA FALLS CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS 732 840 9728 716 285 6464 HOBBIES THURMONT COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION ISLAND TRAINS 301 694 8331 COLUMBUS STATEN ISLAND 609 518 1800 718 317 0008 E L JONES SONS WILLIAMSPORT ATLANTIC RAILS SCAG S ELECTRIC TRAIN 800 810 8138 HAMMONTON SHOP 609 567 8490 STATEN ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS 718 727 7373 FLYING...

Page 11: ...NS LONGVIEW LONDON 903 757 2720 ENGLISH MODEL RR 740 852 0899 MONTOURSVILLE UTAH 800 327 5126 CLEARVIEW TRAIN HOBBY ALMOSTA JUNCTION LORAIN CLEARFIELD STATION M H INDUSTRIES 440 277 4488 801 776 1656 NEW CUMBERLAND 717 774 7096 DIXIE UNION STATION VIRGINIA MASON LEESBURG HOBBIES FRYER S STORE 513 459 0460 COLLECTIBLES ORWIGSBURG LEESBURG 570 366 2258 DAVIS TRAINS 703 779 8600 MILFORD TOBY TYLER S ...

Page 12: ...OP CHICAGO RICE LAKE OHIO 773 775 4848 715 234 2996 DAVIS TRAINS MILFORD KENTUCKY 1 800 448 1060 CANADA L N TRAINS THINGS TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP LOUISVILLE CUMBERLAND PENNSYLVANIA 502 897 9005 13 833 8331 BUSSINGER TRAINS AMBLER MARYLAND THE TRAIN ROOM 215 628 2366 ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES FERGUS GAITHERSBURG 519 787 3280 JIM S HOBBY SERVICE 301 590 0816 BERWICK 570 759 2695 CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS HOBBI...

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