Care And Maintenance; Cleaning - Aristocrat USA MAV500/MKVI Service Manual

Bill Acceptor
The scanning and transport channel of the bill acceptor passes currency in a direct
process to the stacker. Should a bill become lodged within the scanning channel, the
following steps will enable the jam to be cleared:
1. Remove the Transport as previously described.
2. Open the Transport and inspect the bill path.
3. Remove any obstructions found.
4. Open the Acceptor and inspect the bill path.
5. Remove any obstructions found.
6. Reinstall the Transport assembly as previously described.

9.8 Care and Maintenance

9.8.1 Cleaning

Occasional wiping of the plastic bezel surface is all that is required to remove surface
deposits and smudges. A soft dry cloth is recommended for cleaning. A mild
solution of liquid dish washing detergent may be used if necessary.
With prolonged use, a build-up of dirt from the surface of the bills will accumulate on
the pressure rollers; drive belt surfaces and bill acceptor optics. These areas should
be cleaned to ensure reliable operation.
Caution must be exercised not to flood the bezel area, as liquids must not
Do not use any solvent, such as isopropyl alcohol or petroleum based
cleaners, as permanent damage to the validator optic lenses and other
The procedure to clean rollers, belt surfaces, and validation optics is as follows:
1. Remove the bill acceptor Transport as described above.
2. Open the Acceptor to gain access to the bill path.
a. Using a soft lint-free cloth, wipe the surfaces of both the upper and lower
guides to remove any surface dirt. Pay particular attention to the optics
area and the magnetic head when removing deposits from the surfaces.
b.
On the upper guide assembly, clean the surface of the pressure rollers.
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CAUTION
Ensure the power is turned off before any
maintenance procedures are carried out on the bill
acceptor or stacker.
CAUTION
be allowed to seep down into the bill acceptor units.
internal items may result.
USA MAV500/MKVI Service Manual
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