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Crane Snack Center 1 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 2 WARRANTY T h e SNACK CENTER 1" and SNACK CENTER 2" Merchandisers are warranted for one (1) year against defective parts and workmanship. Any part or parts which are proved to be defective within one (1) year of the date of shipment will be replaced free of charge when the defective part is returned with transportation charges prepaid to the destination designated by the National Vendors' Parts Department.
  • Page 3 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTORY INFORMAT I ON Warranty Certifications and Disclaimers Specifications Table of Contents Letter to Operator Part Book Order Form INSTALLATION OF THE MERCHANDISER Location and Identification of Major Assemblies and Components Electrical Requirements Moving the Merchandiser Through a Narrow Doorway Positioning and Leveling the Merchandiser...
  • Page 4 The information in this part of The SNACK CENTER Ooeration and Maintenance Manual has been provided to help you install the merchandiser on location. INSTALLATION OF THE MERCHANDISER I-l Identification and location of major assemblies and components I-2 Electrical service requirements I-3 Moving the merchandiser through a narrow opening I-4 Positioning and leveling the merchandiser I-5 Mounting the optional base plate...
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  • Page 7 ELECTRICAL SERVICE * Power Outlet Requirements - 120 volts; not less than 110 volts at peak usage time - 60 Hz - Single phase - 3 amp - 3-pin, grounded type outlet NOTE THE WARRANTY ON THIS MERCHANDISER VOID WHEN THE ELECTRICAL IS NULL AND LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT MET.
  • Page 8 This merchandiser can be moved through an opening as narrow as 30 inches by removing the Cabinet Extensions. REMOVING THE TOP EXTENSION (Figure Remove the two screws that secure each end of the extension to the sides of the cabinet. Model 147 - Remove the other five screws that secure the extension to the cabinet.
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  • Page 10 THE MERCHANDISER POSITIONING You can position this merchandiser anywhere in a bank of machines. It can even be placed on an end flush against a side wall. To prevent damage to the power cord, the merchandiser should be located at least 1 inch away from the back wall. There should be enough room in front of the merchandiser for the door to move freely.
  • Page 11 MOUNTING THE EXTENSION & SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND THE BASE PLATE BRACKETS PLATE The pair of mounting holes furthest to the right side should be used when mounting the Extension & Support Assembly. Use two of the self-tapping hex head screws to secure the assembly to the cabinet extension.
  • Page 12 MOUNTING THE BASE PLATE AND SLIDES * Insert the short arms of the slides into the hinged tabs of the Base Plate. Position the slide so the notch near the short arm is on the bottom side. * Insert the long arms of the slides into the base plate brackets. * Insert and secure a cotter pin through the hole in the back end of each of the slides.
  • Page 13 * Power to the merchandiser is controlled by the Main Power Switch. It is located on the Power Panel. * The Power Panel is on the right side of the merchandiser, behind the monetary door. WARNING You should unplug the merchandiser whenever you do one of the following: - Change a fuse - Change the flourescent lamp...
  • Page 14 The information in this part of The SNACK CENTER Operation and Maintenance Manual has been provided to help you prepare the merchandiser for vending. COIN MECHANISM SET-UP T R A Y SET-UP S - 1 Placing tray in loading position Adjusting tray to accommodate wider products Removing a tray from the merchandiser Removing a column divider...
  • Page 15 * If the changer is not a MARSTRC 6000, procede to "Loading the Coin Mechanism". the changer is a MARS TRC 6000, you must set the high quarter switch. SETTING THE QUARTER SWITCH Will accept $1.00 bills equal in value to first HIGH whole dollar above highest vend price.
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  • Page 17 Place both hands on the Tray as shown in Figure S-la. Lightly push back on the Tray with your palms. This will release the Tray Catches on the sides of the Tray. Push down on the Tray Catches with your thumbs. Pull the Tray forward until you hear and feel the rear rollers of the Tray drop into a cut-out in the top of the Guide Rail.
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  • Page 19 * Push back on the tray slightly with with your palms. This releases the the tray catches. * Push down on the tray catches with your thumbs. * Pull the tray forward until you hear and feel the back rollers of the tray drop into the cut-out in the top of the guide rail.
  • Page 20 * Push the Column Divider toward the back of the Tray. See Figure S-4a. 'igure S-4a * Lift the Column Divider clear of the Tray. See Figure S-4b. Exit Figure S-4b...
  • Page 21 * All spirals are the same diameter. * There are two types of spi'rals: COUNTER-CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE Exit * Spirals are available in seven different capacities. Four of these are standard and three are options. PART NUMBER ITEM CAPACITY OF SPIRAL CLOCKWISE (RH) COUNTERCLOCKWISE (LH) 11 (Standard)
  • Page 22 TO REMOVE A SPIRAL * Pull forward on the retaining clip and remove the end of the spiral from the spiral coupler. * Remove the spiral from the tray. TO INSTALL A SPIRAL * Pull the bottom of the retaining clip toward the front of the spiral. * Lower the spiral into the tray column and insert the end of the spiral into spiral coupler.
  • Page 23 REMOVING A SPIRAL COUPLER * Pinch together the prongs on the end of the Spiral Coupler. * Pull the Coupler forward. igure S-6a Exit...
  • Page 24 REMOVING A MOTOR s-11 * Disconnect the Harness from the Motor. See Remove the Spiral. See S-5 * Remove the Spiral Coupler. See S-6 * Lift the Motor clear of the Tray Assembly. INSTALLING A SPIRAL BEARING (See Figure S-7a) * Put Gear in position if required in this set-up.
  • Page 25 WHEN ARE GEARS USED? * Gears are used to mechanically couple the Spirals together. * This happens whenever you have two Spirals and only one Motor for vending a selection. WHERE ARE THE GEARS PLACED? * The Gear is placed between the back of the Tray and the Spiral Coupler. HOW IS THE GEAR ORIENTED? (See Figures S-8a and S-8b) * There are two possible orientations for the Gear.
  • Page 26 INSTALLING A SPIRAL COUPLER * Place Gear in position if one is required for this set-up. See WHEN USED WITH A MOTOR - See Figure S-9a * Hold Motor in place and push Spiral Coupler through the Motor Gear Box until it licks into position.
  • Page 27 INSTALLING A TRAY THE MERCHANDISER Study this procedure before you install a tray for the first time. * While you are holding the tray you will not be able to see this area. * Complete the following procedure when installing a tray: 4.
  • Page 28 H o l d t h e h e a d e r o n t h e M o t o r C i r c u i t B o a r d w h e n e v e r c o n n e c t i n g o r d i s c o n n e c t i n g a M o t o r H a r n e s s .
  • Page 29 REMOVING A SPIRAL MOTOR * Place the Tray in the loading position. See * Disconnect the Motor Harness. See s-11 * Remove the Spiral. See S-5 * Remove the Spiral Coupler. See S-6 * Lift the Motor clear of the Tray. INSTALLING A SPIRAL MOTOR (See Figure S-12a) * Place the Tray in the loading position.
  • Page 30 * This merchandiser can be adjusted to vend taller products. * When you increase the product height for one tray, you will be decreasing the product height available for the tray below, the tray above or sometimes for both of these trays. * The Trays can be relocated as follows: 6-TRAY CONFIGURATION TRAY...
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  • Page 32 TO RELOCATE A TRAY Remove the Tray from the merchandiser. See 2.Remove the screw that secures the Left Tray-Guide to the Front Guide-Mounting Channel. See Figure S-13a. Figure S-13a Exit Tap up on the Tray Guide and unseat the Guide Rail tabs from the channel slots.
  • Page 33 14. Push the tabs of the Receptacle Block into the slots in the Channel. 15. Reconnect the Harness to the Receptacle Block. 16. Return the Tray to the Merchandiser. See s-10 Figure S-13b Exit Figure S-13c...
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  • Page 35 INSTALLING A PRODUCT SPACER Insert the mounting pins of the Product Spacer into the Column Divider. See Figure S-14a Figure S-14a ADJUSTING A PRODUCT SPACER With product loaded in Tray, rotate the Product Spacer up or down to keep the product upright. See Figure S-14b.
  • Page 36 * Place Tray in the loading position. See * Begin loading products at the front of the Tray and work to the back. * Position the product so the package rests on the tray. CORRECT LOADING OF SNACKS CORRECT LOADING OF CANDY Exit s u r e t h e r e a r e...
  • Page 37 WHEN THE TRAY IS IN THE LOADING POSITION: * Lift the Tray until it is parallel to the floor. See Figure S-16a. Figure S-16a * Push the Tray toward the back of the cabinet. - The connector on the back of the Tray mates with the Receptacle Block - The retaining clips on the sides of the Tray lock into position.
  • Page 38 Price labels are printed on coiled-up rolls. You will find these in the plastic bag that contained this manual. See Figure S-17a. There are two types of price rolls: * Dollar Roll - 1 to 12 increments of 1 * Cents Roll - 00 to 95 increments of 05 Figure S-17a...
  • Page 39 ADJUSTING THE PRICE LABELS * You can set selection prices within the following range: Minumum Price $ .OO Maximum Price $12.95 Increment * Use your thumb to move each price roll up or down as needed to set the desired price.
  • Page 40 Selection Numbers are printed on clear plastic labels. You will find these in the plastic bag that contained this manual. See Figure S-18a. Figure S-18a INSTALLATION OF SELECTION NUMBERS * The price label should be installed first. Press the two long edges of the label together.
  • Page 41 EXAMPLE OF A BASIC SNACK TRAY LABEL TO USE EXAMPLE OF A BASIC CANDY TRAY LABEL TO USE EXAMPLE OF A COUPLED CANDY TRAY Exit * When motor positions have been coupled together, the SMALLEST EVEN-NUMBERED position within the group will be the selection ID Number that you should use for this selection.
  • Page 42 MECHANICAL SET-UP OF GUM & MINT DISPENSER PLACE GUM & MINT DISPENSER IN THE LOADING POSITION REMOVE OR INSTALL C O L U M N R E D U C E R S - IN THE T W O L E F T COLUMNS AS NEEDED LOAD THE GUM &...
  • Page 43 The Gum & Mint Assembly is hinged to the Delivery Pan Assembly. The Gum & Mint Assembly is held in the vending position by two magnets. On version number 1, pivot the Gum 81 Mint Assembly upward until the support arms fall into the locked position.
  • Page 44 The two left-most vending columns (as seen from the loading side) can be adjusted for two different widths. When a column reducer is in place, the width of the column will be 3-1/16 inches. width of the column will be When the column reducer is removed, the 3-7/8 inches.
  • Page 45 * Complete the following steps when loading the Gum & Mint Dispenser: CAUTION K e e p y o u r h a n d o n t h e p r o d u c t p u s h e r u n t i l i t i s l o c k e d i n p l a c e . F a i l u r e t o d o s o m a y r e s u l t i n d a m a g e t o t h e D i s p e n s e r o r i n p e r s o n a l i n j u r y .
  • Page 46 * All product pushers should be in the vending position. * Close the lid of the Gum & Mint Assembly. * On version number 1, hold the assembly as shown in Figure S-33a. While your fingers are supporting the magazine assembly on the bottom side, press down on the support release tabs with your thumbs and lower the magazine back into the vending position.
  • Page 47 * The column labels have already been attached to the rear delivery door. * A set of self-adhesive price labels are in the plastic bag that contained this manual. Stick the desired price label next to the column number as shown in Figure S-34a.
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  • Page 49 The information in this part of The SNACK CENTER Operation and Maintenance Manual has been provided to help you program the merchandiser to vend products and collect data. The SNACK CENTER is a very versatile merchandiser. The programming procedures in this manual can help you take advantage of all that the SNACK CENTER has to offer.
  • Page 50 PROGRAMMING THE SNACK CENTER SNACK CENTER programming is structured in a matrix. * Most of the tasks you will want to complete are joined together within this FREE VEND matrix. However, TEST VEND and are not part of the matrix. * The Basic Programming Method should be used in the beginning.
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