Index Index ..................2 Introduction ................4 Purpose and usage ..............5 Technical data ............... 7 Safety precautions ..............8 Safety .................. 10 Construction ............... 11 1) Machine construction ..........11 2) Main board schematics ..........12 3) Optional auxiliary devices ..........14 a) Ticket dispenser ............
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2) If coin acceptor is not working: ........22 3) If mechanism/motor is not working: ......22 4) If “START” or “STOP” button is not working: ....22 5) If the power supply is not working: ......22 6) If the machine does not run: ........22 7) If the sound’s not working: ..........
1. Introduction This manual serves to: - familiarize operator and user with the machine’s construction, - familiarize operator with proper transporting conditions, - provide proper setup parameters, installation and power line hookup, - familiarize operator, user and child guardian with proper and safe usage procedures, exploitation and conservation.
2. Purpose and usage Kiddie ride is an amusement machine designed for children aged 3 to 10 years (weighting 29 to 66 lb [13 to 30 kg]). This is a motor-driven slow-speed machine with a chair rotating around a main axis.
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Once the cause of the sensors operation had been removed, the ride can be continued after pressing “START” button. Kiddie ride can be placed in shopping malls, on festivals, picnics, open air festivals, kid parties, amusement parks and other like locations.
4. Safety precautions 1) Only machine in working order can be used. After discovery of any mechanical or electrical damage or in any case of safety guards malfunction (safety belts sensor, platform sensor, emergency stop buttons) the usage of machine is not allowed and the staff should be notified immediately.
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19) It is forbidden to use the machine without safety belts properly fastened. 20) It is forbidden to push, move and swing/set in motion machine while the ride is running. Page 9...
5. Safety The device can work only with the electrical system having an earth connection and an efficient system of residual current. Voltage parameters have to comply with data included in Table 1 – technical parameters. Before plugging in the machine, check if socket and extension cord have correctly connected earthings.
6. Construction 1) Machine construction The Kiddie ride machine is built of two parts: base with housing and chair and top housing (lid). The base includes platform sensor, and the chair has safety belts with fastening sensor. The housing is provided with transmitting chain mechanism which transmits rotation from the motor to the kiddie ride chair.
3) Optional auxiliary devices a) Ticket dispenser Switches setting Switches should be in down position (as shown on Picture 1). Picture 1 Ticket refill First ticket from the batch should be pushed into the hole placed in the back of the dispenser (see arrow on Picture 2), then press the loading button placed at...
7. Machine transport The automat is transported in upright position. Automat’s package may be pallet, to which the automat is fastened, and the sides may be covered with styrofoam. The top lid is covered with thick paperboard. After the machine is taken out from the wrapping, she should be moved in upright position (using attached wheels).
8. Assembly and installation Kiddie ride machine is supplied in two parts: base and top lid. The top lid has to be mounted on the housing: - position the lid, - insert screws, - connect the lighting cable to the main board.
9. Machine parameters configuration 1) Machine setup: After machine power up, the display shows the following information: • CIRCUS VER.02.02 - software version, • VOL = 30% current volume level. The level volume can be adjusted by pressing ▼▲ arrows. The volume is saved to the main board, •...
OPTIONS – microswitch Switch 1 – Service option activation (switch ON). Switch 2 – Free credits activation (switch ON). Switch 3 – Deactivation of safety belt sensor (switch ON). Switch 4 – Deactivation of platform sensor (switch ON). 2) Service settings: Navigating through service options using KEYPAD ▼▲...
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Service options table: Option Description Remarks Temporary money counter Pressing ENTER► for 1 sec. to reset (erasable) the counter Shows total number of basic coins Total money counter collected by the machine since its (non-erasable) manufacture Free credits counter Free credits activation: OPTIONS, 2 on (non-erasable) Determines “price”...
Inspection, day-to-day maintenance and conservation All maintenance should be done by a manufacturer-authorized service or a person empowered by the manufacturer. 1) Coin acceptor maintenance Coin acceptor should be cleaned periodically (every 2000 - 3000 credits). Best way to clean it is by using simple cloth slightly soaked in distilled alcohol. Focus should be placed on cleaning the area where coins slide through (make sure sliding part is in open position).
4) Periodic inspection Once a year a thorough inspection of the machine has to be done by a manufacturer-authorized service or person empowered by the manufacturer. Page 21...
Possible errors and repair methods 1) If main board is not working: - check if the power supply is connected to the main board. 2) If coin acceptor is not working: - check if the coin acceptor is not clogged up, - check if the coin acceptor is not dirty or dusty, - check the ribbon cable connecting main board with coin acceptor.
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8) If the light is not shining: - Check the connection between main board and lights. Page 23...
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Equipment and spare parts - Screws for mounting the top lid. Page 24...