Cabinet Temperature
The state of the art Nighthawk hardware is extremely powerful, and therefore generates a
substantial amount of heat. Measures have been taken to keep the various components
cool during normal use. If overheating occurs, game play and hardware longevity may be
affected. Use the Check Cooling menu in the System Setup menus to monitor the
temperature within your cabinet. Enter System Setup by pressing the System Setup button
inside the outer door of the coin vault. Once at the main System Setup menu, use the
trackball and Start button to select
Troubleshooting Shortcuts
, then
Check Cooling
.
Custom Adjustments
Upon initial power-up, the game will initialize to factory default settings. These settings affect game elements such
as number of credits per coin, volume settings, etc. The System Setup section in your game manual will describe
how to alter these settings and view the system audits or run system tests.
GENERAL CABINET MAINTENANCE
Games that are in good working condition, with clear monitors, clean control panels and working trackballs will
make more money than a machine in poor condition. It is definitely worth your time and attention to protect your
investment with a little common care. Each week, clean the display and wipe down the control panel to bring
back that new game look. Test the trackball and buttons regularly to make sure they are playing properly. And
perhaps most important, make sure the coin mechs and bill acceptors are in good working order.
CARE AND CLEANING OF RUBBER BUMPER
The rubber bumper on the front of the cabinet’s control panel is made from durable nitrile rubber. Clean it using a
mild soap and water solution or blue window cleaner.
NIGHTHAWK AIR FILTER
The Nighthawk Chassis comes equipped with an external electrostatic air filter. This filter is held in place by a
metal bracket, attached to the chassis. The filter prevents debris from entering the chassis and damaging the
electronic components. A clogged filter will impede airflow, thus building up unwanted heat which can cause
damage to your hardware. Be sure to check this filter at least once a month. Remove the filter by sliding it out of
its housing. Shake off excess dirt and if necessary clean it with soap and water. Be sure the filter is completely
dry before reinstalling the filter.
TRACKBALL MAINTENANCE
The trackball will require periodic maintenance to assure optimum performance. In most cases the inside of the
trackball simply needs to be cleaned of any accumulated dust and debris.
To access the inside of the trackball, remove the 6 Phillips head screws that hold the trackball together and
remove the top cover. Clean out any dust and debris inside the trackball. Polish the rollers and remove any
foreign material that may be on the rollers. Do not lubricate the bearings, as this will only attract more dust. If the
bearings do not spin freely it is best to replace the bearing assembly. Inspect the rollers for any nicks that may
cause poor performance and replace if needed. Inspect the ball for any nicks and replace if needed.
Parts can be obtained from Happ Controls and is an economical option rather than replacing the entire trackball
assembly.
It is critical that the green field ground wire be properly connected to field ground. This prevents the trackball from
building a static charge that can cause the game to lock up or reset. A static discharge can also damage the
trackball’s electronic components, as well as the main system.
CARE AND CLEANING OF COOLING FANS AND VENTS
The hardware that runs Silver Strike Bowling is quite sophisticated, and many of the chips and processors will get
hot very quickly. Like your desktop PC, the Nighthawk hardware needs adequate ventilation to work properly.
Dust and dirt can be a major cause to overheating and will lead to costly repairs. At least once a month, check to
make sure the cabinet and chassis fans are working and free of dust and debris. Use a vacuum to clear all the
ventilation holes on the cabinet at this time as well.
Silver Strike Bowler’s Club™
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