- 1). Select a straight track section where you wish to install the Lighted Lock-On.
- 2). Slide either outer rail into the metal lip of the Lock-On. It is located closest to the wiring thumbscrews.
- 3). Press the lower edge of the center rail inside the metal clip near the end of the lock-on. The track section is now firmly secured.
- 4). Remove 1/2 inch of insulation from each end of the two strands of bell wire with the utility knife.
- 5). Turn off or unplug the train transformer from the power outlet.
- 6). Connect the stripped end of one wire to the Power/A (accessory) terminal on the train transformer, and connect one end of the second wire to the common grounding terminal on the transformer .
- 7). Loosen the two thumbscrews on the Lock-On.
- 8). Wrap the opposite end of the wire attached to the Power/A accessory terminal around the post labeled "1" on the Lock-On. Tighten down the thumbscrew ensuring good bare wire contact with the threaded post and a tight connection.
- 9). Wrap the opposite end of the wire attached to the common grounding terminal around the post marked "2" on the Lock-On. Then tighten down the thumbscrew ensuring good bare wire contact with the threaded post and a secure connection.
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Power up the transformer. The green indicator light on the Lock-On will glow, signaling that you have made solid wiring connections and that power is flowing throughout your layout.
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