American Changer Corp. AC401-2 Setup guide

©2016 American Changer
Manual AC401-2 082516
American Changer
AC401-2
Installation,
Operation, and
Service Manual
Changing the Industry℠
Installers & Service Technicians
Read and understand the instructions
detailed in this manual.
Owners & Operators
Keep this manual in a safe place to
provide to any service technicians
working on this machine.
American Changer
1400 N.W. 65th Place, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.americanchanger.com www.hoffmanmint.com

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Table of Contents
Section 1 –Product Overview
1.1 –Machine Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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1.2 –Warranty Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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1.3 –Machine Safety…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Section 2 –Setup & Installation
2.1 –Setup…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2.2 –Mounting Instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Section 3 –Operational Overview
3.1 –Component Description…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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3.2 –Functional Description……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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3.3 –Programming Menu……………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………
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3.4 –Configuring the Machine…………………..………………………………………………………………………………………
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3.5 –Out-of-Service Conditions..…………………………….…………………………………………………………………………
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3.6 –Bill Validator Front Bezel Flash Codes………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Section 4 –Maintenance
4.1 –Bill Validator Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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4.2 –Coin Hopper Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4.3 –Parts List……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4.4 –Warranty Terms and Conditions………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Section 1 –Product Overview
1.1 –Machine Specifications
Operating Voltage
12VDC
Power Consumption
120 Watts Max
Operating Temperature
0°F to 120°F / -18°C to 49°C
Battery Type
Sealed Lead-Acid
Battery Life
4-6 weeks on full charge
Cabinet Dimensions
14.25”W x 22.73”H x 12.5”D
36.2cm W x 57.72cm H x 31.75cm D
Machine Dry Weight
62 lbs / 28.12 kg
*Note: Specifications stated herein may vary without notice. Capacities are approximations and may
vary.
1.2 –Warranty Information
PLEASE REFERENCE SECTION 4.4 ON PAGE’S 21 AND 22 FOR AMERICAN CHANGER’S DETAILED LIMITED
WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM SAID SECTION ARE:
Bill Validators and Bill Dispensers
Validators and Bill Dispensers are warranted for two years from date of purchase.
Coin Hopper(s) and Logic Board
These items are warranted for one year from date of purchase.
COVERED
Manufacturers’ defects in workmanship or materials
NOT COVERED
Damage caused by shipping or physical abuse
Misapplication
Vandalism
End users’ attempt, on their own, to repair components
Cleaning and maintenance
Power surges and lightning strikes
A Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) must be obtained from American Changer Corporation before
returning a unit for repair; warranty or otherwise. A copy of invoices must accompany any and all warranty
work.

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Section 1.3 –Machine Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important to
American Changer.
We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your machine. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
This is a safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either “DANGER”,
“WARNING”, or “CAUTION”.
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately
follow instructions
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions
You can be injured if you don’t follow instructions
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

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Important Safety Instructions
DANGER: To reduce the risks of severe injury
secure the machine to a stable structure.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
disconnect all electrical power to the machine
before servicing.
NOTICE: For indoor use only.
NOTICE: Ensure this machine is level when
installed
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
American Changer does not guarantee machines (products) or services to be 100% secure against criminal
attempts. All machines (products) and services are to be used in accordance with business best practices and the
owner’s or operator’s best judgement.
Installation, use, service and maintenance must be performed in accordance with applicable machine (product)
manuals provided by American Changer and comply with any and all pertinent laws or regulations.
Inspect your machine (product), at a minimum annually, by a qualified service technician.
Dimensions and weights are reasonably close estimates. Specifications in this manual can vary without notice.

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Section 2 –Setup & Installation
2.1 –Setup
NOTICE: THIS MODEL MACHINE IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
Inspect for any connectors or components that may have been dislodged during shipping. The lock and
keys for your changer will be inside the manila envelope along with this manual and other pertinent
information. To install the lock, insert the cylinder into the hole in the middle of the T-handle and push
until it stops. Turn the key until you hear it “snap." Turn the key counterclockwise ¼ turn and remove
the keys.
NOTE: The only way to get a duplicate set of keys made is to save the tag that comes with the keys.
This ID # starts with “AC or ACC ####.” If you purchased Medeco locks with your machine the ID will
begin with “7RA ####.”
SHIPPING DAMAGE: If the machine was damaged in shipping contact your distributor or American
Changer immediately. The shipping carrier needs to be notified in a timely manner.

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TEST: Before permanently installing the machine, do a functional test to verify that there is no shipping
damage to your new changer. Install and connect the battery as shown in the below picture. The
machine is preset to accept $1 and $5 U.S. dollar bills and pay out 4 coins per dollar (unless otherwise
specified at the time of purchase).
Install the battery as shown in Figure 1 and connect the power harness. Fill the hoppers with a minimum
of 100 coins. On the Main Logic Board, turn the switch on the bottom right corner “ON.” The rocker
switch has an “I” and “O” printed on it. When the “I” is pressed down, the changer is “ON.” If the
machine does not function properly please contact American Changer’s Technical Support Department
at [e-mail] or 1-888-741-9840.
2.2 –Mounting Instructions
This machine must be installed in accordance with local codes. If you are unsure in any way what your
local codes are or unsure of anything in the following steps, please hire a licensed professional to
mount your machine.
1. Disconnect the battery and remove it from the cabinet.
2. Remove the hoppers from the cabinet.
3. Locate the 4 punch-outs on the back or side wall of the changer. Using a screwdriver and hammer,
remove the punch-outs by striking them from the inside of the machine.
4. Find an appropriate stable structure which to secure the machine to.
Battery
Power
Harness
Figure 1

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5. NOTICE: BEFORE SECURING ENSURE THE MACHINE IS LEVEL.
6. : PROPERLY SECURE MACHINE (PRODUCT) TO THE FLOOR OR STABLE STRUCTURE
SO THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) CANNOT BE MOVED OR TIPPED. USE STRUCTURAL SOUND
FASTENERS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND SECURE THE MACHINE (PRODUCT)
THROUGH EACH OF THE HOLES IN THE BASE OF THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) TO THE APPLICABLE
SURFACE TO WHICH IT IS BEING SECURED.
7. Verify that the machine is properly secured to the stable structure.
8. Installation is completed.

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Section 3 –Operational Overview
3.1 –Component Description
Coin Hopper(s)
Suzo Evolution Hopper
Applicable Coin Sizes:
Diameter: 21.01mm ~
30.0mm
Thickness: 1.25mm ~ 3.3mm
An option is available to
dispense smaller coins.
Approximate capacity is 1,500
25mm diameter coins.
Asahi WH-3 Hopper
Applicable Coin Sizes:
Diameter: 24.3mm ~ 39.0mm
Thickness: 1.6mm ~ 3.3mm
Approximate capacity is 550
30.8mm (US 50¢) diameter
coins.
Put coins into this opening
Coin Counting Optic
Motor
12-Pin female connector
(located in rear of hopper)
Put coins into this
opening
Coin Exit
Motor
Coin Counting
Sensor
Figure 2
Figure 3