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OWNERS AND SERVICE MANUAL INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS IN ENTERTAINMENT INC. 10123 MAIN STREET, CLARENCE, NY 14031 SERVICE: 1-716-759-0360 FAX: 1-716-759-0884 E-MAIL: service@icegame.com WEBSITE: www.icegame.com...
INTRODUCTION GAME FEATURES GAME PLAY The brand new PLUSH BUS™ all metal crane game by I.C.E. was designed with the operator in mind. As coins are inserted into the PLUSH BUS™ all Reliability, low maintenance, themed cabinetry, and metal crane game, the sound of a “BUS” starting is all metal construction are the key design features, heard.
2. Using the supplied keys, unlock the front door of the cabinet. Clean the windows of your PLUSH BUS™ with a standard window cleaner such as “Windex”®. 3. Cut all tie wraps holding the wagon assembly and crane in place.
SETUP / TESTING / MAINTENANCE MANUAL SETTING Initial adjustment tips - It is important to know that a mechanical adjustment is known as a “Macro adjustment” or a large adjustment, and that a software adjustment is considered a “Micro adjustment” of a fine adjustment. - NOTE: These adjustments need only be performed when setting up the crane for the first time or when major changes to plush size and or shape occur.
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SETUP / TESTING / MAINTENANCE EXAMPLE Game Cost = $0.50 Avg. cost of 1 plush = $2.00 Desired payout % = 33% 100* ($0.50) =$50 $50* (.33) =$16.50 worth of plush in 100 games to give a 33% payout $16.5 / ($2.00) =8.25 pieces of plush per 100 games to give a 33% payout 100 / (8.25) =12.12 round off to 12...
SETUP / TESTING / MAINTENANCE AUTO % SETTINGS Initial adjustment tips - Before setting up auto percentaging it is highly advisable to set up manual percentaging. This is a precaution in the unlikely event that the prize sensor fails or error code 10 or 11 is logged. If either one of these situations occurs the game will AUTOMATICALLY revert to manual percentaging settings, allowing the game to still function until the error is corrected.
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SETUP / TESTING / MAINTENANCE EXAMPLE Game Cost = $0.50 Avg. cost of 1 plush = $2.00 Desired payout % = 33% 100* ($0.50) =$50 $50* (.33) =$16.50 worth of plush in 100 games to give a 33% payout $16.5 / ($2.00) =8.25 pieces of plush per 100 games to give a 33% payout 100 / (8.25) =12.12 round off to 12...
SETUP / TESTING / MAINTENANCE CLAW SHAPE In an attempt to satisfy all variables associated with proper payout, I.C.E. has opted to include directions on how to reshape your medium claw for a lesser and greater mechanical advantage. On the following page are two medium claw shapes which will give very different mechanical advantages and ultimately very different claw strengths.
PROGRAMMING Test Mode Explanation Every time that the game is powered up, the door is closed or exiting programming mode, the game will run through a test mode to check the following items: - HOME BACK SWITCH - FRONT / BACK MOTOR - PRIZE SENSOR - HOME LEFT SWITCH - LEFT / RIGHT MOTOR...
QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION THE DECIMALS ON THE 4 THIS IS IN FACT NOT A PROBLEM BUT A WAY OF OPEN THE FRONT DOOR AND THE DISPLAYS ARE LIT UP LETTING THE OPERATOR KNOW THAT THERE ERROR CODES ARE SHOWN ON THE WAS A PROBLEM DURING THE START UP MODE DISPLAYS.
QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING - NOTE: A self-test will be performed each time the front door is “closed” or the game is powered up. - NOTE: The game will not count credits or plush-out on either the mechanical or software counters while the front door is open.
GAME REPAIR WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE POWER TO THE GLASS GAME BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE, REPLACEMENT UNLESS NEEDED FOR SPECIFIC TESTING. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION 1. Remove all A.C power from the game. COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS. 2.
GAME REPAIR BULB REMOVAL OF WAGON REPLACEMENT MECHANISM 1. Remove all A.C. power from game. 1. Remove all A.C. power from game. 2. Unlock and open front door. 2. Unlock and open the front door. 3. Locate lens housing of bad bulb. 3.
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GAME REPAIR 4. Loosen two thumbscrews securing crane STRING REPLACEMENT housing cap in place and remove. NOTE: This step is only for the two motors in the crane 1. Remove all A.C. power from the game. assembly. 2. Unlock and open the front door. 5.
PARTS LISTINGS MECHANICAL PARTS DECALS 5011 SPRING CG7001 DECAL PRIZE DOOR CG1001 LEFT FRONT CORNER CG7002 DECAL STOP SIGN CG1002 RIGHT FRONT CORNER CG7003 DECAL CORNER STREET CG1003 REAR CORNER CG7006 DECAL BUMPER CG1004 TOP FRONT PANEL CG7007 DECAL SIDE MARQUEE CG1005 BOTTOM FRONT PANEL CG7008...
Warranty I.C.E warrants all components in the PLUSH BUS™ game to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover items damaged due to normal wear and tear, sub- jected to abuse, improperly assembled by the end user, modified, repaired, or oper- ated in a fashion other than that described in the service manual.
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WARRANTY ICE Inc warrants that all of its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship. When placing a warranty request, please be prepared to provide the following information: · Serial Number of Game or Bill of Sale ·...
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