Bay-Tek Skee-Ball Classic 22 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
22
PLACE SERIAL NUMBER
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FACTORY CONTACT INFORMATION
Open Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5PM C.S.T.
All games are proudly manufactured at our factory in Pulaski, Wisconsin, USA
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BAY TEK ENTERTAINMENT
Pulaski Industrial Park
1077 East Glenbrook Drive
Pulaski, WI 54162 USA
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Manual Revision 6/20/2023 - Software Version: 1.1.7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FACTORY CONTACT INFORMATION ……………………………….. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………….……………………….. 3
WELCOME TO SKEEBALL CLASSIC ……………………………….. 4
GAME SPECIFICATIONS …………….……………………………….. 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS …………….……………………………….. 5
GAME SET UP ………………………………………………...…….. 6-7
AVAILABLE OPTIONS TO LINK GAMES ……………..…………….. 8
AVAILABLE BLANKING PLATES …………………………………….. 8
CARD SWIPE INSTALLATION ………………………….…………….. 9
HOW TO SET COIN COMPARITOR MECHS …….………………… 10
GAME PLAY THEORY OF OPERATION ……………………………. 11
HOW TO ACCESS MENU BUTTONS & I/O AUX BOARD ………… 12
HOW TO ACCESS MOTHERBOARD AND POWER SUPPLY …..… 12
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS ………………………………………… 13-20
I/O AUX BOARD DIPSWITCH SETTINGS ………….…….………... 21
I/O AUX BOARD PINOUTS ……...……………….………….………… 21
MOTHERBOARD DIPSWITCH SETTINGS …………..….………... 22
MOTHERBOARD JUMPERS ……...……………….……….………… 22
ERROR CODES ……………………………………………………..…. 23
CIRCUIT BOARD PINOUTS …………………….………….………… 24
WIRING DIAGRAMS ………………………………………………. 25-30
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE …………………………...……….. 31-34
POWER SUPPLY DIAGNOSTICS ……………………………….…… 35
BILL ACCEPTOR INFORMATION ……………………………….… 35
HOW TO ACCESS TARGET SENSORS ……………………...……… 36
HOW TO CHANGE BALL RELEASE MOTOR ………..…… 37-38
HOW TO UPDATE SOFTWARE ……………………………………… 39
BALL RELEASE EXPLODED VIEW ……………………………..…… 39
PLAYFIELD PARTS ……………………………...………………..…… 40
PARTS LIST ……………………………………………………… 41-42
PARTS PICTURES ……………………………………………..… 42-44
MAINTENANCE LOG ………………………………………………….. 46
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ……………………………………………….. 46
WARRANTY ……………...…………………….……………………….. 46
SKEEBALL CLASSIC OVERHEAD SIGN SUPPLEMENT …..… 47-53

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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.
Thank you for your purchase! Your business is important to us and we hope you enjoy
this game as much as we do!
GAME INSPECTION
Please inspect the game for any damaged, loose, or missing parts.
If damage is found, please contact your freight carrier first.
Then, contact Bay Tek Entertainments’ Service Department at
[phone] Ext. 1102
Or email them at serv[email protected] for further assistance.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GAME SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
NET WEIGHT 645 lbs 293 kg
SHIP WEIGHT 695 lbs 318 kg
POWER REQUIREMENTS
INPUT VOLTAGE
RANGE
100 to 120
VAC 220 to 240
VAC
INPUT FREQUENCY
RANGE 60 Hz 50/60 Hz
MAX OPERATING CURRENT
2 AMPS @ 110 VAC / 1.3 AMP @ 220VAC
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (1 Pallet)
80" x 32" x 92" at 695 lbs (Class 125)
GAME HEIGHT WITH MARQUEE
128” (325 cm)
GAME DIMENSIONS
WIDTH 30" 77 cm
DEPTH 122" 310 cm
HEIGHT 86" 219 cm
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
FAHRENHEIT 45-80 F
CELSIUS 7 - 27 C
Individual Dimensions:
Ramp: 30” Wide X 87” Deep X 27” Height
Head: 30” Wide X 43.5” Deep X 86” Height
This unit is capable of producing sound levels hazardous to human hearing.
Consult local sound regulations and adjust volume accordingly.

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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.
There will be about 1/2 hour of assembly time needed.
Unbox the pallet and proceed to the assembly instructions.
Tools Needed:
9/16” Wrench 7/16” Wrench # 2 Square Bit 2 - 3 people
Important:
Portions of this game are heavy, bulky and large. Assembly requires 2-3
people to lift and move heavy game sections.
Working on the Ramp section:
Remove the screws holding the retaining block in place using a
# 2 square bit. Remove the retaining block, it is not needed.
Remove the 2 lag bolts using a 9/16” Wrench.
Remove the cardboard box. Open box to access:
- 9 game balls (A5BA5810)
- Game keys
- Game manual
- Locking Wrench (A5WR3800)
A Link Box or Overhead Sign may be included with your shipment,
please refer to their individual Set Up Guide
Working on the rear Target section:
Remove the 2 lag bolts using a 9/16” Wrench.
Remove the screws holding the retaining block in place using a
# 2 square bit. Remove the retaining block, it is not needed.
Remove the rear target section from the pallet and place in the
final game position in the game room. It is advisable to leave some
distance from the wall.
Remove the front ramp section from the pallet and position 2 feet
away from the rear target section.
Pull the cable bundles through the holes in the cabinets so that
they may be connected.

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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.
SKEEBALL GAME SET UP
Push the two game sections together completely so both sides
are flush.
Insert the large Allen wrench into the right side hole and turn
clockwise until latch is completely locked in place.
Similarly, insert the large Allen wrench into the left side hole, but
turn counter-clockwise until latch is completely locked in place.
Not to scale
Secure Ramp and Target Sections Together:
Locate the large 5/16” Allen hex tool (A5WR3800) from the
cardboard box.
Locate the game’s AC power cord from the cardboard box, plug into the
back of the cabinet, and plug into the wall socket.
Power on game:
Flip rocker switch located at the top of the game.
The game is now set up and ready for play!
Use the menu buttons (located inside the lower alley center front
door)
to adjust setting to your specific price per play and ticket payout.
If a Grand Marquee Sign or Link Box is included with your purchase,
The game is now set up and ready for play!
This unit is capable of producing sound levels hazardous to human hearing.
Consult local sound regulations and adjust volume accordingly.

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AVAILABLE BLANKING PLATES
A5PL5150 plate used instead of Coin Mech Coin Comparator
A5PL9995 Plate used instead of ticket dispenser
AAME17016 Plate used instead of Bill Acceptor
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.
Please refer to their individual Set Up Guide.

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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.
Notes:
- Many card swipe systems have a voltage threshold that can be adjusted in the card swipe menu.
Please set this “Game Drive Threshold” to 2 Volts.
- The Bill Acceptor harness can also be used as an alternative to provide a coin-in signal to the game.
Cable part # AACE18008: White wire is signal, Black wire is ground (common).
Danger: Red wire is 12VDC
Game Adjustments:
Enter game menu, Set “Set Credits” to 1 (1 Credit per play), Set “Credit Type” to Swipe, or Tap
Set “Game Mode” to Tickets.
On the I/O Aux Boards, set dipswitches #5 and #8 to ON. (Disables low ticket input)
Option #1:
Card swipe systems may come with a
standard 9 pin Molex connector.
This is the UCL connector.
Simply plug this connector into your card
swipe reader.
AACE18014
This would normally plug
into coin mechanism.
AACE18014
This plugs into the I/O Aux Board
To CE18009 & CE18010
cables from Power
Distribution Board.
This provides 12 VDC
and Ground (Com)
Option #2:
If your card swipe systems does not have a
standard 9 pin Molex connector, then you will
have to splice wires into the AACE18014 harness.
Red wire is +12 Volts DC
Green wire is coin signal
Black wire is ground (common)
AACE18014
AACE18014
This provides 12 VDC
and Ground (Com)
This plugs into the I/O Aux Board

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HOW TO SET COIN COMPARITOR MECHS
Game not coining up.
Ensure game makes sound
when coin switch is triggered.
Verify communication
between Motherboard and
I/O Aux Board.
Game set to large amount of
credits per game.
Faulty coin mech
Check coin switch—Should be wired normally
closed. (NC) Switch should be up.
Check wiring to I/O Aux Board.
Part #’s AACE18004 & AACE18005
Refer to “Game does not coin up” troubleshooting
section.
Check options in menu.
Swap mech between games to identify a faulty
mech
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.
3 items to check on the coin mech:
1.) Slide back the
housing and replace
the yellow plastic
chip with the coin or
token you are using.
The mech will
compare the coin
inserted to this coin.
2.) Ensure this switch is up -
to the N.C. position. (For
normally closed operation)
3.) This is the pulse
speed position. Set to the
middle position for 50 ms

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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.
After the desired amount of balls (usually 9) are counted by the Ball
Count Sensor and the Playfield Sensors, the game will end.
Upon coin up, the ball release motor will turn as the Ball Release
Sensor counts the balls released.
When the sensor releases the desired amount of balls (usually 9) ,
the motor will stop.
The Ball Release Motor will not turn if the Overflow Sensor is
blocked. This will prevent damage to the motor.
There are spacers on top of these sensors - these are important as
they prevent the sensors from raising in the track.
Ball Count
Sensor
Ball
Release
Sensor
Overflow
Sensor

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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.
The marquee may be removed completely from the
cabinet by unplugging cables, pivoting the hinge pins from
black plastic blocks, and carefully removing the marquee
from the cabinet.
Motherboard, Display Boards, Power Supply, and
Power Distribution Board can now be accessed.
AAMB18000-SBG
Motherboard
A5PS1021
Power Supply
A5CB5156B
Power
Distribution Board
A5LD1052
Display Boards

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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.
This will also automatically clear the credits and tickets owed.
Press MENU to scroll through the options, and MENU SELECT to change the settings.
Press and hold the “SELECT” button to scroll faster.
Exit the menu at any time by pressing both the Menu button and Menu Select buttons at same time.
MENU DESCRIPTION
N1 SOFTWARE VERSION
N2 SET CREDITS
N3 CREDIT TYPE
N4 SET VOLUME
N5 ATTRACT TIMER
N6 ATTRACT VOLUME
MENU DESCRIPTION
N7 BALLS PER GAME
N8 GAME TIMEOUT
N9 LOCAL HIGH SCORE RESET MODE
N10 RUN DIAGNOSTICS
N11 TEST BALL RELEASE
The following menu options (N12-N27) are available if dipswitch # 4 is OFF
(Refer to Motherboard Dipswitch Settings page)
MENU DESCRIPTION
N12 EXTRA LAST BALL
N13 SCORE END OF GAME
N14 MERCY TICKETS
N15 FIRST TICKET SCORE
N16 SCORE SPAN
N17 TICKETS PER SPAN
N18 GAME STATS
N19 CLEAR STATS
MENU DESCRIPTION
N20 CREDIT PER DISCOUNT
N21 GAMES PER DISCOUNT
N22 LOCAL HIGH SCORE BASE
N23 GAME MODE
N24 WIN OUTPUT TIMER
N25 DISPLAY LAST SCORE
N26 DISPLAY HIGH SCORE
N27 MIDWAY PAYMENT TYPE
N36 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
The following menu options (N28-N36) are available if dipswitch # 4 is OFF on Motherboard
AND
An overhead sign is attached and only accessible from the right hand game.
MENU DESCRIPTION
N28 USE BONUS
N29 BONUS SCORE BASE
N30 WIN BONUS TICKET VALUE
N31 BONUS MAX TICKETS
N32 BONUS INCREMENT
MENU DESCRIPTION
N33 SIGN ATTRACT TIMER
N34 CELEBRATION TIMER
N35 NEW HIGH SCORE
BECOMES BONUS SCORE
N36 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS

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N4 - SET VOLUME
012345679810
Sets the game’s playing volume. “0” means volume is off.
N3 - CREDIT TYPE
SWIPE TAP COINS TOKENS BILLS
Scrolls on the display to instruct player the method of coin up.
N2 - SET CREDITS
012345678
Sets the amount of coin pulses needed to start a game. “0” will be free play.
Note: Default menu settings are shown at $1 per play.
N6 - ATTRACT VOLUME
Sets the volume level of the attract loop when the game is not being played. “0” means volume is off.
012345679810
N5 - ATTRACT TIMER
OFF 30s 1m 5m 10m 15m
Sets the time between attract sound cycles. “OFF” means no attract sounds.
GAME MENU
N1 - SOFTWARE VERSION
Shows the software version of the game.
SKEEBALL - 1.1.7
Feb 5 2020 09: 08 : 02
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.

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POWER 99 PLAYS NEVER
Determines if the high score will reset.
POWER - The high score will reset when the game is shut down and powered back on.
99 - It will reset the high score after 99 games.
NEVER The high score will never reset.
N9 - LOCAL HIGH SCORE RESET MODE
OFF 20s 30s 1m 2m 3m 5m
Sets the time the game will wait before going to “Game Over” if the balls are not thrown.
OFF means no game timeout.
N8 - BALL TIMEOUT
N11 - TEST BALL RELEASE
While in this Test mode, press the “Menu Select” button to activate the ball release.
This will also turn on/off the celebration light/bell. (if equipped)
Press the “Menu Select” button again to turn off light and bell.
To run ball release without entering menu, press the “Menu Select” button while in attract mode.
GAME MENU
N7 - BALLS PER GAME
Sets the amount of balls to be played per game.
3456789
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.
N10 - RUN DIAGNOSTICS
Normally shows a 0 - meaning the sensor is clear.
A sensor will show “1” when blocked. This will help determine a faulty sensor.
10 20 30 40
Gutter Sensor Ball Release Sensor Overflow Sensor
50 100 Left 100 Right

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N13 - SCORE END OF GAME
OFF 15s 20s 5s 10s
Set the time that the player’s score will show on the display after the game is over.
“OFF” means the score will not display at the end of the game.
GAME MENU
N14 - MERCY TICKETS
012345679810
Sets the number of tickets paid out if the player’s score is below the first ticket score.
N15 - FIRST TICKET SCORE
Sets the amount of points that must be scored before the first ticket is dispensed.
010 20 …290 300 350 400 450 ... 850 900
N17 - TICKETS PER SPAN
Sets the amount of tickets given for every “Score Span” past the “First Ticket Score”
0123…18 19 20 30 ... 100
N16 - SCORE SPAN
Sets the additional score needed to dispense the “Tickets Per Span” ticket amount.
Example: If the FIRST TICKET SCORE is set to 10 and the SCORE SPAN is set to 10, the first
ticket is issued at 10 and the next one would be at 20, then 30, and every 10 points thereafter.
010 20 30 40 50 60 …. 270 280 290 300
The following menu options (N12-N27) are available
if dipswitch # 4 is OFF
N12 - EXTRA LAST BALL
OFF 10 Sec 20 Sec
This option applies when the “Balls per Game” set in N7 were not detected.
Sets the amount of time before a ball is given to the player.
“OFF” means no ball will be given, and game will then end at the “Game Timeout” setting.
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.

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Reports:
The total number of games.
Average score of these games.
Number of Bonus Wins. (If equipped with optional sign)
An attached sign will also show statistics,
if accessed by the far right game.
GAME MENU
N18 - GAME STATISTICS
N19 - CLEAR STATISTICS
Press the “MENU SELECT” button 3 times to clear the Game Statistics.
An attached sign will also clear statistics, if accessed by the far right game.
Audio chime will sound when cleared.
N20 - CREDIT PER DISCOUNT
0123456... 9897 99
This option is used to give the player free games for every X credits they buy at once. (Bill Acceptor)
Example: If the option is set to 4, then for every 4 credits bought at the same time,
“Games Per Discount” games are given for free.
If the option is set to 20, then for every 20 credits bought at the same time,
“Games Per Discount” games are given for free.
N21 - GAMES PER DISCOUNT
123045
Sets the number of free games given when a player utilizes the “Credit Per Discount” option.
N22 - LOCAL HIGH SCORE BASE
Sets the initial high score shown on the game.
Game may be set to show and reset this high score with the “Local High Score Reset” menu option
010 20 …240 250 260 …400 450 …850 900
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.

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GAME MENU
Sets how the game will pay tickets.
Dispense - Attract mode/next game can be played while tickets are dispensed.
Attendant - Plays the win sound continually until an attendant presses the “Select” menu button.
Wait - Attract mode/next game will not begin until all tickets are dispensed.
N27 - MIDWAY PAYMENT TYPE
DISPENSE ATTENDANT WAIT
N23 - GAME MODE
TICKETS POINTS / AMUSEMENT ONLY PRIZES COUPONS
Tickets - Will show tickets won on screen, and dispense tickets.
Points / Amusement Only - Will not show anything on screen, and not dispense tickets.
Prizes - If score set in “First Ticket Score” is reached, win beacon will flash for time setting in
“Win Output Timer” below.
N24 - WIN OUTPUT TIMER
Sets the number of seconds an available bell and/or beacon will remain for win celebration.
OFF 5s 10s 15s 20s 30s 1m 1m 30s25s
N25 - DISPLAY LAST SCORE
YES NO
Determines if the game will show the last score on display during the attract mode
N26 - DISPLAY HIGH SCORE
YES NO
Determines if the game will show the high score on display during the attract mode
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.

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SIGN MENU
N31 - BONUS MAX TICKETS
Sets the maximum Jackpot value when using progressive jackpot
050 …400 450 500 600 …900 1000 1500 2500 3000 4000 …8000 9000 9999
N30 - WIN BONUS TICKET VALUE
Sets the minimum sign ticket value. Sign will also reset to this value after a win.
010 25 50 75 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
The following menu options (N28-N36) are available if dipswitch #4 is OFF
AND
An overhead sign is attached and only accessible from the right hand game.
N28 - USE BONUS
NO YES
Determines the verbiage used on the jackpot sign display.
If No - the jackpot sign will scroll “Keep the Good Times Rollin”
If Yes - all of the Bonus/Jackpot features below are enabled.
N29 - BONUS SCORE BASE
Sets the score at which the overhead sign will pay the bonus value tickets.
010 20 ... 390 400 410 420 ... 880 890 900
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.
N32 - BONUS INCREMENT
Set the amount of tickets that the bonus will increment with every game played.
0 means a fixed jackpot (no increment)
012345

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SIGN MENU
N36 - RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
Press the “MENU SELECT” button 3 times to reset all settings to factory defaults.
Audio chime will sound when cleared.
This will also reset the overhead sign settings to factory defaults.
N34 - CELEBRATION TIMER
Sets the amount of time that the sign celebration will remain on when the Bonus Score is reached.
N35 - NEW HIGH SCORE BECOMES BONUS SCORE
NO YES
Determines if the high score will become the sign bonus score.
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.
OFF 5s 15s 45s 1m 1m 30s10s
N33 - SIGN ATTRACT TIMER
Sets the amount of time that the sign celebration will remain on when the Bonus Score is reached.
OFF 30s 1m 3m 5m 10m