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  • Page 2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 *SERVICE POLICY* ® At BOB S SPACE RACERS , INC., our strength lies in the high quality, long lasting equipment we manufacture. Should the need arise, we maintain both Technical Support and Customer Service staff. Technical Support is available whenever you should need it. The direct technical hot line is (386) 677-0761.
  • Page 4 ® BOB S SPACE RACERS , INC. S ONE-YEAR NEW EQUIPMENT WARRANTY ® 1. INCLUDED IN THIS WARRANTY Bob s Space Racers , Inc. warrants to the original purchaser only that the equipment that is the subject of this sale conforms to its specifications, and is free from defects under normal service for a one-year period from the original date of delivery.
  • Page 5 ® BOB S SPACE RACERS , INC. S ONE-YEAR NEW EQUIPMENT WARRANTY (CONTINUED) 4. REMEDIES LIMITED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ® PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SHALL BOB S SPACE RACERS , INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIM FOR LOSS OR PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, OR ANY...
  • Page 6 ADVANCED REPLACEMENT POLICY ® After speaking with our Technical Department it may be necessary for Bob s Space Racers , Inc. to ship an assembly item or part to repair your game. We will ship the item(s) according to your preference via United Parcel Service, Federal Express, US Postal Service, etceteras.
  • Page 8 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games CONGRATULATIONS! ® ® Congratulations on your purchase of a Bob s Space Racers Game! Bob s Space Racers continues to lead the amusement industry in the manufacturing and the operation of amusement games and has operated these games at several of North America s largest expositions for the last 30 plus years.
  • Page 9 Between the manual and the personal assistance, downtime of your game will be minimal. (When you call, we assume that you have read this manual and have tried the suggested repairs.) ® This manual will be used for the following games: Whac-A-Mole , Whac-A-Munch®, Kiddie ® ®...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Whac-A-Mole Bracket with Electronic Switches ........27...
  • Page 11 General Information -H BSR Air Compressor Diagram - I Grounding Instructions J Safety Information K/L Maintenance - M Wiring - N Troubleshooting - BSR Medium Air Compressor O/P SOUND SYSTEMS Arcade Sound Board Clever Devices Overview Q Volume Control Q...
  • Page 13 The pace of the game will increase as each mole (light) is hit. At game end the bell and beacon will go off. If enough points are scored, tickets will be dispensed (if applicable). ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SINGLE-UNIT AND TWO-UNIT WHAC-A-MOLE, AND SINGLE-UNIT KIDDIE WHAC-A-MOLE Voltage (v) Amps (max operating)

  • Page 14: Whac-A-Mole Complete Graphic

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games SINGLE-UNIT WHAC-A-MOLE COMPLETE GRAPHIC BEACON DISPLAY BEST SCORE DISPLAY MALLET TICKET DISPENSER COIN MECHANISM...
  • Page 16 HOT SPOT/PATTIE CAKES 2400 BOARDS VERSION WAM 24XX * 3-HEAD * Reg# Reg Name BSR Actual Description GAME TYPE 0=Whac-A-Mole; 1=Hot Spot/Pattie Cake; 2=Kiddie Whac-A-Mole (3 head) COIN/GAME ______ Number of Coins Required per Game PLAYS/GAME ______ Number of Plays per Game...
  • Page 17 KIDDIE WHAC-A-MOLE 2400 G BOARD; WAM 2401 V-0.5 * 1-PLAYER * Reg# Reg Name BSR Actual Description GAME TYPE ______ Kiddie Whac-A-Mole (3 head) COIN/GAME ______ Number of Coins Required per Game PLAY/GAME ______ Number of Plays per Game POINT/TCKT...
  • Page 18 VERSION WAM 24XX * 3-HEAD * Reg# Reg Name BSR Actual Description GAME TYPE ______ 0 = Whac-A-Mole; 1 = Hot Spot/Pattie Cake; 2 = Kiddie Whac-A-Mole (3 head) COIN/GAME ______ Number of Coins Required per Game PLAYS/GAME ______ Number of Plays per Game...
  • Page 19 TODDLER PATTIE CAKES & TODDLER WHAC-A-MOLE VERSION WAM 24XX (2400 BOARDS) Reg# BSR Actual Description GAME TYPE ______ 1 = Toddler Pattie Cakes; 2 = Toddler Whac-A-Mole (3 head) ______ Number of Coins Required per Game ______ Number of Plays per Game ______...
  • Page 20 2400 G BOARD WAM 2401 V-0.5 * 1-PLAYER * Reg# Reg Name BSR Actual Description GAME TYPE ______ 0 = Whac-A-Mole (Adult, 5 head) COIN/GAME ______ Number of Coins Required per Game PLAYS/GAME ______ Number of Plays per Game POINTS/TICKET...
  • Page 21 Display Type; 0 = 2 Digit; 1 = 3 Digit HIGH SCORE ______ Starting High Score (X 10) SCORE NOTICE ______ High Score Notification Game Sound: Kiddie Whac-A-Mole: Rocky Theme (File Name: rockey.vox) Other Settings: Program Approved For: BSR/CEC Release Date: 3/3/2006...
  • Page 22 WAM 2401 V-3 * 1-PLAYER * Reg# Reg Name BSR Actual Description GAME TYPE ______ 0 = Whac-A-Mole; 1 = Hot Spot/Pattie Cakes; 2 =Kiddie Whac-A-Mole (3 head) COIN/GAME ______ Number of Coins Required per Game PLAYS/GAME ______ Number of Plays per Game...
  • Page 23 SCORE NOTICE ______ High Score Notification Game Sound: Whac-A-Mole Adult: Can t Touch This (File Name: cantouch.vox); Whac-A-Mole Kiddie: Rocky Theme (File Name: rockey.vox); Whac-A-Mole Toddler: Pop! Goes The Weasel (File Name: pgw.vox); Pattie Whac-A-Mole: ABC (File Name: abc.vox) Other Settings:...
  • Page 24 SCORE NOTICE ______ High Score Notification Game Sound: Whac-A-Mole Adult: Can t Touch This (File Name: cantouch.vox); Whac-A-Mole Kiddie: Rocky Theme (File Name: rockey.vox); Whac-A-Mole Toddler: Pop! Goes The Weasel (File Name: pgw.vox); Pattie Whac-A-Mole: ABC (File Name: abc.vox) Other Settings:...

  • Page 25: A Note On Bonus Coins

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games NOTE: We recommend you write your settings in the Actual column for future reference. Your settings can be different depending on coins per game, number of tickets, etc. A NOTE ON BONUS COINS: To be compatible with multi-coin systems and dollar bill acceptors around, this game is equipped with bonus levels for additional coins.

  • Page 27: General Maintenance Information

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Your pride is reflected by the cleanliness and flash. A good game with good flash will make money. The very best game, if not clean or properly flashed, will be easily passed by.

  • Page 28: Game Specific Maintenance

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games GAME SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE Daily 1. Check oil (The compressor uses 30 weight non-detergent, and the FRL uses10 weight non-detergent.) 2. Check dryer and drain, if necessary. 3. Visually inspect game for debris (under heads & inside holes).
  • Page 30 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games SCORE DISPLAY BOARDS Analog (Mechanical Display) Note: This is black and white in color. Digital (LED Display) Note: This is red in color.

  • Page 31: 2400 Series Electronics

    2400 SERIES ELECTRONICS...
  • Page 32 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games 2400 BOARD ELECTRONICS OVERVIEW ® In 1999 Bob s Space Racers introduced the 2400 Series Electronics Board. It is very similar to the 2300 Series Electronics Board but with several major improvements. With the 2400 Board Electronics it is easier to program.
  • Page 33 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games...
  • Page 34 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games CREDIT DISPLAY BOARD OVERVIEW The basic operation of the Credit Display Board is as follows. The Credit Display Board is used to show the Player how many coins or tokens are required for a play and how many credits are remaining.
  • Page 35 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games FRONT PANEL BOARD OVERVIEW The basic operation of the Front Panel Board is as follows. The Front Panel Board is used as a distribution point for the Credit Display Board and gives the customer the ability to change the Option Registers via the four (4) pushbutton switches.

  • Page 36: Relay Board Overview And Diagram

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games RELAY BOARDS Overview and Diagrams There are three (3) styles of relay boards, and the style of relay board used depends on the application. The coil voltage comes in on a 10-pin ribbon cable connection to turn the relay(s) ON or OFF.
  • Page 37 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games RELAY BOARDS (CONTINUED) BSR 1130 This style of relay board is currently not used. There is a 20-position terminal bock (to replace the style with the Molex plugs). By using the terminal block, it brings out the form C Switch contacts for each relay.
  • Page 38 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING: 2400 ELECTRONICS PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX PROBLEMS WITH BEACON Beacon Light Works, but the Disk Does Not Revolve Reflector is Slipping Check the motor to see if it is slipping adjust if necessary. There is a tension wheel that pushes an o-ring (found around the disk) tight to the motor shaft.
  • Page 39 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING: 2400 ELECTRONICS (CONTINUED) PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX PROBLEMS WITH SCORE DISPLAY Score Display and/or Best Score of the Day Does Not Work At All Loose Wire Connections Check all ribbon cable connections from the display to the 2400 control board (labeled Control Board ).
  • Page 40 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING: 2400 ELECTRONICS (CONTINUED) PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX PROBLEMS WITH THE GAME Unit Coins Up By Itself Wire in the Wrong Place Check wiring to the 20-pin connector on the front panel board for their proper locations.
  • Page 41 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING: 2400 ELECTRONICS (CONTINUED) PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX PROBLEMS WITH THE GAME No Sound Volume POT Too Low Adjust POT on the sound board (found near largest heat sink). Bad Sound Board Swap sound boards.

  • Page 43: Whac-A-Mole Box

    Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games WHAC-A-MOLE BOX Over the years there have been improvements made to the Mole Box in reliability and longevity. The original versions used two (2) switches wired in series. One switch located under the Mole (a normally open switch) which would close when the Mole was hit.
  • Page 44 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games OLD STYLE MOLE BRACKET WITH ELECTRIC SWITCHES...

  • Page 45: Old Style Score Switch

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games OLD STYLE SCORE SWITCH...

  • Page 46: Old Style Whac-A-Mole Bracket Assembly Diagram

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games OLD STYLE WHAC-A-MOLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 47: Whac-A-Mole Bracket Assembly With Limit Valves

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games WHAC-A-MOLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY WITH LIMIT VALVES...

  • Page 48: Top Limit Valve Assembly

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TOP LIMIT VALVE ASSEMBLY LIMIT VALVE ASSEMBLY DETAIL...

  • Page 49: New Style Whac-A-Mole Bracket Assembly

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games NEW STYLE WHAC-A-MOLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 50 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games NEW STYLE WHAC-A-MOLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY PLAN VIEW...
  • Page 51 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games NEW STYLE WHAC-A-MOLE HOUISING ASSEMBLY BOTTOM VIEW...

  • Page 52: Whac-A-Mole Pneumatic Schematic

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games WHAC-A-MOLE PNEUMATIC SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 53: Whac-A-Mole Wiring Diagram

    ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games OLD STYLE WHAC-A-MOLE WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 54 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING: MOLE BOXES PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX Wires on Score Switches Breaking No Strain Relief Use terminals with strain relief and secure wire to side of switch. Heads Do Not Remain Up Long Enough...
  • Page 55 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING: MOLE BOXES (CONTINUED) PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX One head Will Not Come Up No Power On Terminal Block Check voltage on terminal block. If none, then swap wires from bad solenoid with a good one.

  • Page 57: Parts List

    Cx003000 Tabletop planed & unplaned E0003800 Relay, 12V DC, KHAU 17D12 E0004300 Solid State Relay AC Rssd 10amp E0013400 Switch, Micro, Whac-A-Mole 516 (before 1991) E0013750 Bottom Microswitch WAC E0013950 Switch, Pattie Cakes, White E0013950-AMB Switch, Pattie Cakes, Amber E0013950-BL...
  • Page 60 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Coin Mechanisms Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games OVERVIEW In all of our arcade games we use the Coin Mechanisms, Inc. brand of coin mechanism, unless the customer requests a different brand. Mechanical Coin Mechanisms When a player inserts a coin or token, it travels through a chute to the coin mechanism. The coin travels down onto a weighted lever that slows the coin and flips it over in front of a magnet.
  • Page 62 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TICKET DISPENSER ELECTRONIC OPERATION When the control unit calls for a ticket to be issued, 12V DC is applied to the ticket enable wire causing the motor to turn on. When a ticket is dispensed, the sensor senses a notch in a ticket and sends back a signal to the control unit.
  • Page 63 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING TICKET DISPENSER PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX Dispenses Tickets Continuously (Not the same as Too Many Tickets) Bad driver IC Replace the IC that has the ticket enable line see the output definitions for your controller board.
  • Page 64 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING TICKET DISPENSER (CONTINUED) PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX Dispenses No Tickets (CONTINUED) Bad ticket dispenser When tickets are to be dispensed, check between the white (enable) wire and the black wire; should be 12V DC. If voltage is okay, ticket dispenser may be bad.
  • Page 66 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games REDEMPTION INTRODUCTION This explanation of redemption procedures is not meant to be an all inclusive document or a cast-in-stone rule book. It is designed to outline basic concepts of what redemption is, how it works, and why it is both popular and profitable.
  • Page 67 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games REDEMPTION (CONTINUED) WHY DOES REDEMPTION WORK? (CONTINUED) With a payout of tickets, parents are more willing to let their children play the various games when the kids are going to actually receive some type of reward for what they have done.
  • Page 68 BSR MEDIUM AIR COMPRESSOR...
  • Page 69 MEDIUM AIR COMPRESSOR IMPORTANT NOTICE Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate, or maintain the BSR Air Compressor. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! When unpacking the unit, inspect carefully for any damage that may have occurred during transit.
  • Page 70 BSR MEDIUM AIR COMPRESSOR GENERAL INFORMATION The BSR Medium Air Compressor is a basic, but very important, piece of equipment. Be certain to understand this information before any adjustments are made on this machine. After the BSR Medium Air Compressor is plugged into the electrical outlet it will run continuously until the air pressure inside the holding tank reaches the preset pressure.
  • Page 71 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games BSR AIR COMPRESSOR DIAGRAM...
  • Page 72 Arcade Games GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The BSR Air Compressor should always be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape route for the electric current. This air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug.
  • Page 73 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games BSR MEDIUM AIR COMPRESSOR SAFETY INFORMATION * WARNING * ALL ELECTRICAL WORK SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED, OR CERTIFIED, ELECTRICIAN. ON A PROPERLY WIRED CIRCUIT, BLACK WIRES CARRY ELECTRICAL CURRENT. 1. Carefully read the instruction manual for each component prior to attempting to assemble, disassemble, or operate your system.
  • Page 74 16. To avoid spontaneous combustion, discard waste rags into approved metal waste cans. 17. Never store flammable liquids , or gasses, in the vicinity of the BSR Air Compressor. 18. When spraying with solvent of toxic chemicals, follow the instructions provided by the chemical s manufacturer.
  • Page 75 Lubricator (if supplied): 10w non-detergent 2. Check dryer and drain, if necessary. Weekly 1. Drain air tank. 2. Clean cooling surfaces of BSR Air Compressor. Monthly 1. Operate safety valves on compressor or tank. 2. Replace or clean air filter.
  • Page 76 The circuit is equipped with a 15amp circuit breaker or a 15amp slow-blow fuse. 3. If the above conditions cannot be met, or if nuisance tripping of current protection device occurs, it may be necessary to operate the BSR Air Compressor from a 115V 20amp circuit.
  • Page 77 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING BSR AIR COMPRESSORS PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX Air Leaking Loose fittings Check fittings for leaks. If leaks are at fittings: drain tank; disconnect fitting; and reconnect it properly. Needle valve (while running) Check needle valve for leak.
  • Page 78 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games TROUBLESHOOTING BSR AIR COMPRESSORS (CONTINUED) PROBLEMS/CAUSES SUGGESTED FIX Compressor Won t Start Pressure switch See Compressor Runs Continuously on previous page. Circuit breaker Check the breaker box (fuse box) or individual fuse for a blown breaker/fuse.
  • Page 80 ARCADE SOUND BOARD CLEVER DEVICES...
  • Page 81 Arcade Game cannot be played without the use of it s sounds or play instructions. A Whac-A-Mole® Arcade Game can obviously be successfully played without sound. Therefore, you will be required to send in your sound board for repair. VOLUME CONTROL The Clever Device board has a small potentiometer for volume control.
  • Page 82 ARCADE SOUND BOARD BRIGHT IDEAS...
  • Page 83 ® ® Bob's Space Racers Whac-A-Mole Arcade Games OVERVIEW A newer generation of our arcade sound boards is the Bright Ideas board. It piggy-backs on top of the 2300 or 2400 controller board. The music is stored to a microprocessor by use of a digital sound card.

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