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TABLE OF CONTENTS FACTORY CONTACT INFORMATION ……………………………….. TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………….……………………….. WELCOME TO SKEEBALL CLASSIC ……………………………….. GAME SPECIFICATIONS …………….……………………………….. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS …………….……………………………….. GAME SET UP ………………………………………………...…….. AVAILABLE OPTIONS TO LINK GAMES ……………..…………….. 8 AVAILABLE BLANKING PLATES …………………………………….. CARD SWIPE INSTALLATION ………………………….…………….. HOW TO SET COIN COMPARITOR MECHS …….…………………...
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WELCOME TO SKEE-BALL Congratulations on your Skee-Ball purchase! Skee-Ball has been entertaining audiences at boardwalks, fairs and entertainment centers for over 110 years. Please take a moment to read through this manual as it contains a lot of helpful information. Be sure to contact our factory if you have any questions, or would like more information.
GAME SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT POWER REQUIREMENTS NET WEIGHT 645 lbs 293 kg INPUT VOLTAGE 100 to 120 220 to 240 SHIP WEIGHT 695 lbs 318 kg RANGE INPUT FREQUENCY SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (1 Pallet) 60 Hz 50/60 Hz RANGE 80" x 32" x 92" at 695 lbs (Class 125) MAX OPERATING CURRENT GAME DIMENSIONS 2 AMPS @ 110 VAC / 1.3 AMP @ 220VAC...
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SKEEBALL CLASSIC GAME SET UP The game will arrive on 1 pallet. Dimensions of pallet is 80” long by 32” wide by 92” tall. Please inspect the pallet for shipping damage and report immediately to the freight company if any damage is found.
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SKEEBALL GAME SET UP Begin plugging the 6 connectors from the ramp into the appropriate connectors from the target section. The green ground wire is located inside the target section. Slide the ramp section closer to the target section - making sure that the cables slide neatly into the holes and do not get pinched in between the cabinet sections.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS TO LINK GAMES The games can be linked with an Overhead Sign Part # AASIGN-SBCL Linking features: Synchronizes scrolling of displays during attract mode. • Adjustable jackpot ticket win and ticket increment per • game. A Linking Box Part # AAKIT-SBCLP may be used instead in a room with low ceiling height.
CARD SWIPE INSTALLATION The Skee Ball game is pre-wired with a UCL (Universal Card Link) connector to accept Card Swipe systems from many different manufactures. Please follow these instructions to make full use of this capability. This would normally plug into coin mechanism.
HOW TO SET COIN COMPARITOR MECHS Coin comparators come standard on a Skee Ball game that is not specifically ordered for use with a card swipe system. These mechs are specifically designed to work with any size coin or token. Coin mechs can be swapped between games to identify a faulty mech.
GAME PLAY THEORY OF OPERATION The game is designed to give points for balls scored through the target playfield. The Playfield Sensor under each hole will score the points. Balls not reaching the target playfield will return to the ball track and the Ball Count Sensor will register them as zero points.
HOW TO ACCESS MENU BUTTONS & I/O AUX BOARD Unlock the lock in the bottom, middle door below the ramp. Menu buttons, Speaker, and I/O Aux Board can now be accessed. HOW TO ACCESS MOTHERBOARD AND POWER SUPPLY Unlock the 2 locks in the marquee on the top of game. Tilt the marquee down.
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS The Menu and Menu Select buttons are located inside the lower alley front door. Press the “Menu Select” button during attract mode to dispense balls. This is useful to balance the amount of balls in each alley. Hold the MENU button down for 1 second to open the main menu on the display.
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GAME MENU Scroll through the menu with the “MENU” button. Make your selection with the “SELECT” Button. Hold the “SELECT” button to scroll faster. Default settings are highlighted in yellow below. N1 - SOFTWARE VERSION SKEEBALL - 1.1.7 Shows the software version of the game. Feb 5 2020 09: 08 : 02 N2 - SET CREDITS Sets the amount of coin pulses needed to start a game.
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GAME MENU Scroll through the menu with the “MENU” button. Make your selection with the “SELECT” Button. Hold the “SELECT” button to scroll faster. Default settings are highlighted in yellow below. N7 - BALLS PER GAME Sets the amount of balls to be played per game. N8 - BALL TIMEOUT Sets the time the game will wait before going to “Game Over”...
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GAME MENU The following menu options (N12-N27) are available if dipswitch # 4 is OFF Scroll through the menu with the “MENU” button. Make your selection with the “SELECT” Button. Hold the “SELECT” button to scroll faster. Default settings are highlighted in yellow below. N12 - EXTRA LAST BALL 10 Sec 20 Sec...
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GAME MENU Scroll through the menu with the “MENU” button. Make your selection with the “SELECT” Button. Hold the “SELECT” button to scroll faster. Default settings are highlighted in yellow below. N18 - GAME STATISTICS Reports: The total number of games. Average score of these games.
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GAME MENU Scroll through the menu with the “MENU” button. Make your selection with the “SELECT” Button. Hold the “SELECT” button to scroll faster. Default settings are highlighted in yellow below. N23 - GAME MODE TICKETS POINTS / AMUSEMENT ONLY PRIZES COUPONS Tickets - Will show tickets won on screen, and dispense tickets.
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SIGN MENU The following menu options (N28-N36) are available if dipswitch #4 is OFF An overhead sign is attached and only accessible from the right hand game. Scroll through the menu with the “MENU” button. Make your selection with the “SELECT” Button. Hold the “SELECT”...
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SIGN MENU Scroll through the menu with the “MENU” button. Make your selection with the “SELECT” Button. Hold the “SELECT” button to scroll faster. Default settings are highlighted in yellow below. N33 - SIGN ATTRACT TIMER Sets the amount of time that the sign celebration will remain on when the Bonus Score is reached. N34 - CELEBRATION TIMER 1m 30s Sets the amount of time that the sign celebration will remain on when the Bonus Score is reached.
I/O AUX BOARD DIPSWITCH SETTINGS DESCRIPTION SWITCH SHOW GAME Set to ON to not dispense tickets and clears all accumulated credits AMUSEMENT ONLY Set to ON to not dispense tickets NJ LOCKOUT Set to ON to save tickets owed and unused credits after a power loss 1/2 TICKET PAYOUT Dispenses 1/2 the amount of tickets as shown on screen, rounding up odd amounts.
MOTHERBOARD DIPSWITCH SETTINGS All dipswitches on the Motherboard Are normally set to OFF AAMB18000-SBC Motherboard DESCRIPTION ON OFF Not Used Not Used Not Used Home Use Game Set ON to simplify the menu by only displaying the options most used by home owners. MOTHERBOARD JUMPERS Motherboard Jumpers are pre-installed at the factory.
ERROR CODES ROLL BALLS MESSAGE The game thinks there are balls in the ball track waiting to be rolled. This will disable the motor from releasing more balls. Remove right side lane cover and check the overflow sensor in ball track.
TICKET DISPENSER, COIN MECH, COUNTERS, AND MENU BUTTONS AACM-AS-COMP Coin Mechanism The AACM-AS-COMP coin mechanism will come with a cable. 2 Options: AACE1527-P To 12 Volt DC Large Connector Bill Acceptor A5AC9101 (AE2454 U5E) AACE18014 AACE1527 Small Connector AACE18009 AACE18014 12 VDC AACE18008 AACE18005...
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BALL RELEASE, ALLEY SENSORS, AND SPEAKER AAMB18000-SBC Motherboard AACE18012 AACE18006 Bottom of Head Back of Alley Ball Count Sensor AACB3850A AACE18013 Green LED on sensor is normally off since sensor is not blocked. Green LED will be ON when the AACE18007 sensor is blocked.
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COMMUNICATION, PLAYFIELD LIGHTS, AND RAMP AACE17002 12 VDC Lights Above Playfield AAMB18000-SBC AACB5156B Motherboard Power Dist. AALB17008 Board AALB17008 AALB17008 AALB17007 AACE18004 AACE18004 5 &12VDC Power Com to to I/O Board Motherboard AACE18010 AACE17001 AACE17001 Back of Game Front of Game AACE17017 AACE18009 12VDC Coin Door...
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AC POWER & POWER SUPPLY WIRING AACE17001 12 VDC to AACE17002 Alley Lights 12 VDC to Lights above Playfield AACE17001 A5SW18000 AACE18010 12 VDC to On/Off Rocker 12 VDC to Alley Lights Switch on the top Coin Door AACB5156B of game Power Dist.
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DISPLAY WIRING AACB5156B Power Dist. Board AAMB18000-SBC Motherboard AACE18003 5 &12VDC Power to Motherboard AACE18000 AACE18011 5 VDC Power to Display AACE18033 12 VDC Power to LED lights 5 VDC Power AACE18000 to Display in Marquee AACE18002 AACE18001 A5LD1052 A5LD1052 A5CE9736 Display Display...
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PLAYFIELD SENSOR WIRING DIAGRAM CE18025 CE18024 CE18023 CE18022 CE18021 CE18020 CE18019 Cables plugged across top of motherboard correspond to score sensors. AAMB18000-SBC Motherboard AACE18032 AACB3851A AACB3851A AACB3851A Cables continue on pass-thru board to the motherboard AACB3851A Green LED on sensor is normally off since sensor is CE18025 not blocked.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause Remedy Unplugged. Check wall outlet to line filter in back of game. (A5FI9010) Faulty Line Filter Replace Line Filter. (A5FI9010) No power to the Faulty Cable Refer to wiring diagram. Check cables CE18035, CE18034 game Rocker Switch on top Check rocker switch on top of game.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable Cause Remedy Pinched, broken, or Refer to Wiring Diagram. Verify 12 Volts DC at motor at Balls are not disconnected wiring. game coin up. Check Molex connector at the rear of the released ramp. Check cables CE18007 & CE18006 Track Sensor faulty.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable Cause Remedy Opto Sensor on ticket Blow dust from sensor and clean with dispenser dirty. isopropyl alcohol. Faulty ticket dispenser. Replace with working dispenser to isolate the Tickets on problem. (A5TD1) monitor does not match Notch on tickets cut too Flip tickets and load upside-down to have large tickets coming shallow.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable Cause Remedy Game scores Game starts with a score Sensor is defective under score hole. wrong already on display or scores Enter menu, go to Diagnostics Menu to check double points. sensors. Refer to wiring diagram. Sensors cables plug into pass-thru board (AACB18001) to ease removal of playfield.
POWER SUPPLY DIAGNOSTICS 1.) Verify AC power to game. Check the rocker switch on top of the cabinet. 2.) Check power in connection to power supply. 3.) Ensure Power Supply switch is set to 115V (or 230V) (Some model power supplies may not have this) 4.) Ensure Power switch is on.
HOW TO ACCESS TARGET SENSORS Remove the 4 bolts (A5SCBH027) from the front metal cage using a 5/32” Allen Wrench. Remove the 2 screws in the left and right rubber ends using a Phillips screwdriver Pivot and pull the playfield to the left to access the cables on the lower left corner.
HOW TO CHANGE BALL RELEASE MOTOR Unlock the lock on the right lane cover of the alley using a H95 Key. Slide yellow lane cover up and remove from alley. Remove the balls in the track. Slide up both wood blocks holding the sensors. Unplug the connectors, and remove the sensors from the cabinet.
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HOW TO CHANGE BALL RELEASE MOTOR Pivot motor/bracket and lift upward out of channel. Remove 4 bolts using 5/16” wrench to re- move old motor from bracket. Unplug motor power from the yellow & black wire connector. Install new motor onto bracket, plug new motor into yellow &...
HOW TO UPDATE SOFTWARE The motherboard software can be easily updated with a USB flash drive stick. Instructions: AAMB18000-SBC Copy the program file onto a blank USB thumb drive stick. Motherboard Make sure the game is turned ON. Insert the USB thumb drive into the slot on the motherboard assembly.
PLAYFIELD PARTS AATA17000-100R A5DE17005 Back- 100 Point Target AABU8701 board Decal Right Ring Anti-ball Jam Obstacle (Set of 2) AABU8101 AATA17000-100L Bumper for 100/10000 100 Point Target Score Rings Left Ring AATA17000-50 50 Point Target Ring AABA8100 Small Sand Bag AATA17000-40 40 Point Target Ring AABA8101...
PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION A5LA3850 Receptacle End Latch for Ramp (2 per game) A5BA8106 3" Brown Balls (9 per game) AACM-AS-COMP Coin Comparator with Cable A5LA3851 Panel Fastening Latch for Head (2 per game) A5AC9101 12 Volt Bill Acceptor W5HG1070 18"...
PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION AACE18000 Display Ribbon Cable AACE18032 Playfield Sensor #7 From Playfield Cable AACE18001 Display Power Jumper Cable AACE18033 Power To Marquee Light Cable Power Switch to Power Supply Cable AACE18002 Display Power Jumper Cable AACE18034 AACE18003 Main Board Power Cable...
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE LOG If you need to make repairs or order replacement parts it is a good idea to keep a log. Below is a chart you can use to track repairs and maintenance. DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED PARTS ORDERED MISC. NOTES...
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Excellent customer service is very important to Bay Tek Entertainment! We know that keeping your games in great operating condition is important to your business. When you need us, we are here to help. You can call us for free technical assistance, and you can count on us to have parts on-hand to support your game.
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SKEEBALL CLASSIC SIGN BOARD PINOUT AACE17015 12 VDC to AACE18068 top lights AACE17018 Ribbon Cable AACE17008 Bell to Display 12 VDC to top lights AAMB18000-SBC-SIGN AACB5156B Motherboard Power Dist. Board AACE18073 Interface Bd Com AACE18062 5 VDC to Used Display AACE18067 5 &12VDC Power to...
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SIGN LIGHTS AND DISPLAY WIRING DIAGRAM A5LD18001 A5LD18001 Note: Arrows signify the Game has 36 LED bulbs around the marquee. cable path from (Part # A5LD1800) bulb to bulb A5LD18001 A5LD18001 A5LD18001 A5LD18001 A5LD18001 A5LD18001 A5LD18001 A5LD18001 AACE17007 AACB5156B AACE17014 Power Dist.
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SKEEBALL SIGN LINKING GAMES & BELL AACE17018 AABE18000 Bell 4.8 MOhm AAMB18000-SBC-SIGN Motherboard AACE18073 This end only Interface Bd Com used in case of linking more AACE17013 than 8 games AACE1806 Interface Bd Cable AACE17013 Interface Bd Cable Used AACB2205-D Interface Board This end only used in case of...
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SKEEBALL SIGN POWER IN AACE17015 12 VDC to top lights AACE17008 12 VDC to AACB5156B Light Bulbs Power Dist. Board AACE18062 5 VDC Power to Display AACE18067 Power 5 &12VDC Supply Power to Voltage Motherboard AAMB18000-SBC-SIGN Motherboard AACE17010 12 VDC to LED A5PS1021 Power Supply A5SW18000...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause Remedy Unplugged. Check wall outlet to line filter in back of sign. (A5FI9010) Faulty Line Filter Replace Line Filter. (A5FI9010) No power to the Faulty Cable Refer to wiring diagram. Check cable CE18072 sign Rocker Switch on side Check rocker switch on side of sign.
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HOW TO LINK GAMES AAMB18000-SBC-SIGN Motherboard AACE18073 Interface Bd Com This end only used in case of linking more than 8 games AACE1806 AACE17013 Interface Bd Cable AACE17013 Interface Bd Cable Used AACB2205-D Interface Board This end only used in case of linking more than 8 games AACE17005...
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