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GAME REPAIR
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE POWER TO THE
GAME BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE,
UNLESS NEEDED FOR SPECIFIC TESTING.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO
YOURSELF OR OTHERS.
OPERATIONAL
BACKGROUND
ICE COLD BEER™ has been manufactured with
modular design in mind. Almost everything in the
game can be EASILY removed for servicing. This
makes it much easier for the repairman as he /she
can work in a quieter less distracting environment
away from the Game Room floor.
The game relies on brushed DC gear motors for all
of the mechanical operation of the game. All of these
motors can be accessed easily for service.
Some of the game sensing is done with conventional
micro switches. In all areas of critical importance,
custom optical sensors were developed specifically,
and optimized for their particular application.
All P.C. Boards are made of extra thick board mate-
rial and use time proven components to assure you
of the most reliable designs possible.
We have put forth our best efforts and tested this
game extensively to assure the best possible
performance under the widest variety of operating
conditions. We are ALWAYS however interested in
our customers input for product improvement. If you
have any questions or comments please feel free to
contact our service department.
I.C.E. SERVICE DEPARTMENT
716-759-0360
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS ARE:
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
TROUBLESHOOTING
PHILOSOPHY
To find problems with the game, always first check
what should be obvious. See that the game is
plugged in, and that all of the fuses on the game are
good. This includes the fuse that is located INSIDE
the power module.
Next, check to see that all of the connectors are
firmly seated and that none of the wires have been
pulled out of them.
When trying to find out if specific components are
bad or not, try swapping them with components from
another player station to see if the problem moves
with the component, or stays where it was. This will
help you to know if you have a problem with a spe-
cific component, or maybe a problem with either the
wiring or the Main P.C. Board.
Use extreme caution when using probes or voltme-
ters if the game is powered up. If doing continuity
checks, it is important to disconnect the harnessing
at both ends, as attached they may yield erroneous
results.
If a P.C. Board is suspected as the cause of a prob-
lem, check to see that all of the components on the
board are firmly attached. Pay special attention to
any socketed devices.
If light bulbs are suspected, swap them with one that
is known to work to narrow the problem down to ei-
ther a bulb or P.C. Board.
