How to safely use your Lithium batteries

Each MTO lithium battery is assembled with 22 GA silicone wire, JST locking 2 pin connectors and all connections are spot welded. Each assembled pack includes the latest version of the Protection Circuit Module or PCM. This PCM prevents Overcharging, Over discharging, Short circuit protection of the red/blk wires and up to 12 month shelf life without damaging the lithium battery.

WARNINGS AND USAGE INFO FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES AND CHARGING.

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Sizes of Lithium Battery Packs for G, O, S, ON30 & HO scale

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Choose the battery that will fit your space. Select voltage then runtime which is rated in amp hour (Ah).  Most G & O scale locos draw 1-2 amps per hour or per motor.  ON30 & HO less than .5 amps.

Smaller packs for G, ON30 & O scale engines. Offer 1 hour runtime.

Smallest packs for HO scale locos

Train-32, 11.1V .8Ah Size: 98mm long  x 16mm wide x 28mm high. To fit inside dummy units or steam tenders. or 40′ box cars @$49.

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Chargers explained

We offer several brands of Chargers.  Lithium battery chargers are selected based on voltage of your battery packs. These chargers will automatically start charging and when finished disconnect from charging.

As a safety tip never leave the charger plugged into your model engine and connected to the AC outlet longer than the charge cycle. You must Monitor the charger. When LED is green unplug charger cable from Loco charge jack and unplug AC cord  from AC  outlet.

How long will it take to Charge? Depending on which battery pack you selected, the charge time will vary from 1 hour to over 7 hours. These chargers use a 1 amp rating. That means if you select the Train-09, 3.0 amp battery, divide by 1 amp and it will take 3.0 hours to charge this pack.

Select the correct Lithium smart charger to match the voltage of your battery packs. We have three styles of lithium battery chargers.  14.8V and 18.5V plug in chargers for O & G engines. For the HO & S gauge battery packs using 11.1V choose the 1-4 cell labeled charger.  Plug in the AC power cord. The LED initializes the charger.  Plug in your charge cable with the 2.5mm barrel plug into the loco charge jack. When charging the LED is red. Turns green when finished.  Unplug both charge cable and AC cable when done.

Battery Install Kits for G & O Scale Engines

Battery Install Kits are pre-wired on/off switch and 2.5mm charge jack harnesses. This make your install neater and assures the correct wiring.

We offer three styles listed below for O & G scale engines. Please note: for the past 30 years we only use the 2.5mm barrel plug and matching jack. DO NOT use the 2.1mm barrel plug or charge jack. The 2.1mm barrel plug can cause a short and damage your battery or engine.

A. Basic Battery Install Kit. Pre-wired on/off switch, red/black flexible silicone wires with 2.5mm charge jack. $20  (Must use 2.5MM barrel plug not 2.1mm barrel plug. Wrong plug can cause damage. )

 

B. Battery Install Kit with Back Up battery connection for extra runtime.        Pre-wired on/off switch, using flexible silicone red/blk/white wires with 2.5mm charge jack. $25  (Must use 2.5MM barrel plug not 2.1mm barrel plug. Wrong plug can cause damage. )

Choose this style for extra runtime. Similar to  basic with Three wires attached to the charge jack. Mount additional battery in a trailer car. Just plug the additional battery into the charge jack for more runtime. The loco battery is then disconnected, saving it for return trip.

 

C. HO models need to be custom to fit.  Click here to see HO installs. If you use a 50′ box car or larger you can mount the battery, on/off switch  and charge jack.

 

 

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