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OPERATIONAL BACKGROUND
The following will outline the basic operating principles of
the
HOOPS FEVER™
basketball game.
The game incorporates a Reflex Photoelectric polarized
sensor detection system for counting balls that go through
the hoop.
The ball gate uses micro switches to determine position-
ing of the gate, which are activated by the cam on the ball
gate shaft.
The gear motor uses a combination of hardware and soft-
ware control to protect against over current damage.
When an over current condition is detected, the motor will
shut off automatically. The game microprocessor will then
decide whether or not the motor should be turned on. It
will also determine at that time which way the motor
should run.
MECHANICAL REPAIR
IMPORTANT: USE ONLY ICE REPLACEMENT PARTS
WHEN SERVICING YOUR GAME. USING NON-ICE AP-
PROVED PARTS COULD VOID YOUR WARRANTY,
AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE
GAME OR INJURY TO OTHERS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING REPAIR
AFTER READING THIS SECTION, CALL OUR SERVICE
DEPARTMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING AT:
I.C.E. SERVICE DEPARTMENT
716-759-0360
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS ARE:
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9:00 AM TO 6:00 PM EST
BALL GATE SERVICE:
Remove both battery and AC power
Unfasten the (6) square drive screws and remove the
ball gate housing, located on the right hand side of
the ball gate assembly.
Unbolt the control panel from the front of the game to
gain access to the control panel.
Unplug the two mate-lock connectors (2 pin connector
with the yellow/black and brown/white wires and the
three pin connector with the red, black and blue
wires) located to the right of the transformer. Cut any
tie-wraps holding the harnessing.
Remove the two bolts that hold the ball gate bearing
in place, located on the left hand side of the assem-
bly. (Hint: a long extension on a ratchet can be helpful
for this operation.)
Pull the ball gate from the end by the bearing towards
you. (the front of the game)
The gear motor can now be pulled away from the re-
taining bracket.
Remove the two Allen head set screws to remove the
ball gate from the gear motor.
NOTE: When removing wires from the micro switches
or motor, it is VERY important to make sure all wires
are returned to their proper terminals. Failure to do so
will result in improper operation of the ball gate and
could damage the game. The wires are color coded
so it will be easy to document where each wire goes.
IMPORTANT: Mark the position of the micro switch
mounting bracket so that the switch actuators will line
up correctly with the cam on the ball gate when the
unit is re-assembled.
Use thread locking compound on the Allen head set
screws when re-assembling the ball gate to the gear
motor.
Assemble in reverse order of disassembly. Tighten all
hardware securely.
Re-test for proper operation
Temporarily shut off AC power, reconnect battery and
turn AC power back on.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT:
WARNING: TURN OFF GAME POWER BEFORE
REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB.
Replace the bulb by removing the screws that secure
the control panel to the game. Carefully remove the
control panel, and set it on the front of the game. Re-
place the light bulb and install the control panel to the
game.
REPLACEMENT BULB:
110 WATT ROUGH SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
HOOP SENSOR REPLACEMENT:
Turn off all AC power to the game and unplug the
battery back-up circuitry. (disconnect the 2 pin mate-
lock connector from the PC Board)
Standing in the ball return tray, unscrew the (4)
screws and Nylock nuts that hold the two sensor(s) to
their sensor bracket(s).
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
