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Vending Trouble Shooting Table 

 

Caution: Multiple Voltages- Check serial tag for main unit power. Vending parts are 12VDC. LED exterior lighting is 24VDC. 

Disconnect main power before preforming service. 

 

Trouble 

Possible Cause 

Corrective Measure 

Card reader is not illuminated 

Setup mode on 

power up 

Turn switch to run mode and power cycle machine. 

 

Card Reader 

Loose Connection 

Check connection behind card reader and in vend box. 

 

No Power 

Check that the unit is plugged in and operating. 

Doors not locking 

Emergency switch 

Check emergency entrapment switch located inside the merchandiser near or on the 

light housing and switch to lock.  

 

Failed magnets 

Check magnets using a screwdriver to see if the magnets are energized.  

 

Magnet 

adjustment 

Visi

http://www.leerinc.com/support/

 videos for instructions. 

 

 

Failed relay 

Check relay and connections in vend box. 

 

Unit is not at 

operating 

temperature 

Unit must be below 30 degrees before checking door locks. Press cancel on the card 

reader to check internal and external temperature. 

Door locks but has little holding force 

Door or magnet 

not lined up  

Look at the magnets from the side of the box. All three bars on the magnet surface 

must align with the door lock block.  

Poor door seal / ice around doors 

Magnet 

adjustment 

Visi

http://www.leerinc.com/support/

 videos for instructions. 

No cell signal 

Cellular signal 

Press cancel to check signal strength. Recommend above -100dbm. Move antenna or 

unit to a different location. -90dbm is better than -100dbm 

 

 

Check antenna connections. 

Unit is offline 

No ice 

Fill with ice. 

 

Has ice but shows 

0 bags 

Adjust Tare value to show how many bags are in the unit. Press Enter and note Tare 

and Net Weight before making any changes. In setup mode press the cancel button 

until the Hardware icon is shown, press enter, press cancel repeatedly until Enter 

Tare Wt is displayed on the screen and press enter, use cancel to change the value 

and enter to move to the next digit. A higher Tare weight equals less bags and a 

lower Tare weight equals more bags.  

Missed sales 

Door sensor 

magnets 

Check door sensor magnets. In set up mode, hit cancel to the Hardware icon, press 

enter, press cancel repeatedly until Test Door is displayed, press enter. With doors 

closed the display should say closed. Then open each door to check sensor operation. 

Press cancel when finished to lock doors. Return key to run mode.  

 

Bag weight is not 

consistent 

System will work best when bags are +-.5 pounds of bag weight.  

Door error code (DM01) 

Door open  

Close door. 

 

Bad sensor 

Follow missed sales corrective measure to verify. 

Card reader will not read credit card 

Bad card reader  

Check in setup mode, press cancel until the Hardware icon is displayed, press enter, 

press cancel repeatedly until Test Card Reader is displayed, press enter and swipe a 

credit card. If the card information is displayed the reader is working. 

Load cell device error 

Damaged load 

cell

 

Check for obvious damage to the load cell feet or cables.

 

 

Unit is not on the 

ground 

Skid plates must be on the ground and the unit must be removed from the shipping 

skid.  

 

Load cell 

controller  

Check load cell controller for power or unplugged connections in vend box. 

Crown/Hourglass not illuminated 

Photo sensor 

Will only work in a dark environment.  

Unit shows more or less ice than known inventory 

Unit Calibration 

Calibrate unit before putting it into service, after the unit is level and all feet are 

touching the ground.  

 

 

Adjust the Tare weight to closely match the bags in machine. See Corrective Measure 

under 

Unit is off line

/ Has ice but unit shows 0 bags.  

Tare WT 0 after power cycle or power failure 

Battery 

Check battery on Vend Controller for connection. Check battery voltage. Should be 
close to 3 volts, replace if needed. If battery is removed you must check all settings 

such as SGAI, Bag Weight and Bag Variance. Recalibrate machine and retest. Power 

cycle and confirm settings saved.  

Display shows Celsius for internal and external 

temperature 

 

Website 

Celsius or Fahrenheit is determined by weight measurement on the website. If unit is 

set to KG it will show Celsius on the display.  

 

Summary of Contents for VM40

Page 1: ...er Street P O Box 206 New Lisbon WI 53950 1 800 766 5337 www leerinc com Vending Machine INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Scan here to be taken to the Leer Support Vending Installation page Form 1070019 01 17 ...

Page 2: ...nding Machine at Retail Location 6 Door Locks and Sensors 6 Calibrate Scale Before Loading Ice 6 Test Transactions 6 Loading Ice 7 Stocking Instructions 7 Operating Mode Display 7 Possible Displayed Alarm Codes 8 Maintenance 8 General 8 Cleaning Condenser Coils 8 Defrosting 9 Cleaning the Vending Machine 9 Vending Machine Door Maintenance 9 Vending Calibration 9 Replacement Parts 9 Part Returns 9 ...

Page 3: ...recycled and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner The wooden skid is secured to the Vending Machine with hex headed screws and will require the use of a 3 8 hex socket for screw removal Vending Machine Pallet Removal 1 First remove two screws from each side perimeter board using a long 3 8 hex socket 2 Remove the six Philips screws from the front perimeter board and remove board 3 Rem...

Page 4: ...the factory pre set cut out temperature of 16 degrees F Reporting Provision Code 3 At start up watch for and record the provision code to be displayed on the card reader Report the provision code to Vendnovation by calling 425 637 2344 Vendnovation will provision the Vending Machine and update firmware if needed Vendnovation will assign product and link to test credit card system Door Locks and Se...

Page 5: ...ding Machine will also help ensure that the evaporator drain tube which exits the back wall is not being restricted or blocked during the defrost cycle Locate the Vending Machine so that the main power cord is within reach of an electrical outlet WARNING DO NOT use extension cords as they decrease the voltage to the unit and ultimately cause compressor failure Outdoor Vending locations shaded from...

Page 6: ...unit does not start within a few seconds check the on off switch located next to the electronic control display The Vending Machine will continue to run until cut out temperature of 16 degrees F Door Locks and Sensors After the unit has been running for 30 minutes the doors can now be tested 3 Check the doors they should be locked 4 Turn the MODE key to the SET UP position Synchronize Inventory wi...

Page 7: ... Set Key To initiate a manual defrost cycle press and hold the Manual Defrost Key for more than 2 seconds Note Manual defrost will not initiate if the cabinet temperature is above 40 degrees F The electronic control combines the functions of both a mechanical thermostat and a defrost timer into a single control The control also offers the consumer the capability of monitoring the operational statu...

Page 8: ...ontact information is available on our web site at http www leerinc com ice merchandisers merchandiser sales distributors The defrost circuit is equipped with a defrost termination switch This switch is attached to one of the evaporator coil tubes located inside the unit cooler assembly This switch senses temperature and will cycle power off to the defrost heat element should the temperature at th...

Page 9: ...s based cleaners abrasive cleaners containing chlorine bleach and any form of solvent based cleaners are not reccommended They may leave objectionable odors inside the cabinet which may be absorbed by the ice being stored in the Vending Machine Vending Machine Door Maintenance Routine inspection of the door gasket seal and the action of the door s hinges are recommended Door gaskets may mildew and...

Page 10: ... 10 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 11: ...pressor coil Yes Evaporator hose obstructed or kinked Defective wiring in defrost circuit Possible defective defrost heat circuit or controller Compressor functioning no ice build up on compressor coil Yes Incorrect refrigerant Wrong or low voltage Impurities in refrigerant charge Interior light functioning Yes No Defrost icon left hand of control display No Defective controller wiring Defective e...

Page 12: ... A higher Tare weight equals less bags and a lower Tare weight equals more bags Missed sales Door sensor magnets Check door sensor magnets In set up mode hit cancel to the Hardware icon press enter press cancel repeatedly until Test Door is displayed press enter With doors closed the display should say closed Then open each door to check sensor operation Press cancel when finished to lock doors Re...

Page 13: ...epair or replacement of any defective part s or assembly only for defects reported to Seller within ninety 90 days after the date of installation ALL LABOR CHARGES SHALL BE AUTHORIZED OR APPROVED BY SELLER PRIOR TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PART S In all other events Seller shall not be responsible for any labor charges Labor charges shall only include standard straight time labor hours at the ...

Page 14: ...Packaging of the manual before uncrating the Vending Machine Use caution when moving your Vending Machine Weight sensors are located under the Vending Machine Only use pallet jack or fork truck with care away from weight sensors ...

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