Bob's Space Racers WATER BLAST LINKABLE User manual

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1-4 Games Linkable
2-8 Player Positions
WARNING
Be sure to read this Operation Manual before using your machine to ensure safe operation.
SEPTEMBER 2008

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WATER BLAST™ (LINKABLE)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1-1. Overview and Technical Features:
1-2. Important Safety Information:
2. PROGRAMMING
2-1. Entering Programming Mode:
2-2. Volume:
2-3. Coins per Credit:
2-4. Attract Mode:
2-5. Just for Playing Tickets:
2-6. Winner Tickets:
2-7. Game Time to Win:
2-8. Time Out:
2-9. Drain Water:
2-10. Reset Defaults:
2-11. Programming Options:
2-12. Reprogram Linking Games (Also covers how to reset settings):
3. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
3-1. Quick Troubleshooting:
3-2. Maintenance:
3-3. Detailed Troubleshooting and Repair:
3-3-1. Changing the Water:
3-3-2. Glass Cleaning:
3-3-3. Draining the Water Tank:
3-3-4. Filling the Water Tank:
3-3-5. Water Pump Removal:
3-3-6. Water Pump Installation:
3-3-7. Cleaning Gun Parts:
3-3-8. Target Sensors:
3-3-9. Main P.C. Board Removal and Installation:
3-3-10. Display P.C. Board Removal and Installation:
3-3-11. Display P.C. Board Servicing:
4. PARTS LISTINGS
5. SCHEMATICS
6. WARRANTY

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1. INTRODUCTION
1-1. Overview and Technical Features:
Thank you for purchasing the new WATER BLAST TM from Bob's Space Racers®. Built on a long tradition of value,
the WATER BLASTTM retains all of the great game play you have come to expect from a game from BSR. It has been
designed and engineered by taking years of experience in producing industry leading Water games and combining
this experience with modern manufacturing technology developed for this application. All of this is brought together to
provide the operator and customer with the best possible experience.
FEATURES
FOLDING DESIGN - The new cabinet folds up for easy
and fast assembly. The game can be assembled and
ready to play in as little as 15 minutes.
WATER SHIELD - The new water shield has a
tempered glass top and scratch resistant acrylic sides
for years of service. This design can be washed over
and over and still retain its like new appearance.
WATER TANK - The new water tank is made from
vacuum formed molded plastic with smoothly
rounded corners. This tank will look great for years
to come and is very easy to clean.
UP FRONT ACCESS - All servicing of the game
can be done through the front doors. This
eliminates having to move the game away from the
wall for access to the pump and electronic
components. For example, removing 1 bolt from
the cash box enclosure makes it possible to slide
the pump unit right out through the front door
WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY - The water pump
assembly uses an all plastic impeller and housing
to completely eliminate any rusting or corrosion in
the water system. This greatly extends the time
between water changes. The pump assembly also
uses a basket type washable water filter in a clear-
view housing to keep the game working properly.
The entire pump assembly can be easily removed
from the game making bench top servicing
possible. (Picture on next page)

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SCORE DISPLAYS - The solid state score displays
(AKA Display P.C. Boards) are replaceable as a sub-
assembly making service easier.
SIMPLE ELECTRONICS - The new design uses only
1 electronic board (AKA the Main P.C. Board) making
troubleshooting far easier than ever.
NEW LIGHTING - The game uses florescent
lighting throughout greatly extending the time
between bulb changes to years rather than months.
NEW SCORE (TARGET) SENSORS - The game
utilizes fully encapsulated magnetic switches for
the score (target) sensing, greatly extending the
reliability of the game.

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GAME PLAY
The object of the game is to shoot water from the gun
into a target "pan" making the display indicator rise to
the top of the game to win.
The game can be played by 1 or 8 players. The game
is designed to be played in a traditional player versus
player RACE or as a SINGLE player game if there is no
one available to compete with.
When the game is idle, it will normally say INSERT
COIN(S) on each display. Unless it is playing the attract
mode.
When a player puts enough money into the game to
start, the display on his side will say "GET READY" and
the other side will still say INSERT COIN(S). Under the
side with get ready, a count down from 9-0 will be
visible.
Once both players have inserted enough money to
play, the count down will continue and the game will
start when the timer runs out OR as soon as the start
button is pushed. If one player has started a game and
a second player walks up to play and inserts money,
the display on his side will flash "WAIT" until the game
in progress has ended. At that time, the previous game
play scenario will begin.
In a 2 or more player RACE game, the winning player
will win BOTH the WINNING share of tickets and the
JUST FOR PLAYING tickets, while the loser will win
only the JUST FOR PLAYING tickets.
For example:
The game is set for 3 tickets JUST FOR PLAYING and
5 tickets for WINNING.
In a single player game, the player wins 8 tickets period
once he or she wins.
In a 2 player game, the winner would get the 8 tickets
PLUS the 5 win tickets from the loser for a total of 13
tickets. The loser would get the 3 tickets just for
playing. The winnings increase like this depending on
the number of additional players. Winning 5 “win”
tickets for each player competing.
At the end of the game, "WINNER" will flash on the
winning side OR when ever the player gets to the top
on the single player game type. The beacon light will
also rotate when winner is flashing.

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1-2. Important Safety Information:
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: Unplug the game from the AC wall
receptacle when servicing this product. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury to yourself or
others.
Use only a GROUNDED AC receptacle. Failure to do
so could result in improper operation or damage to the
game and could void your warranty. If you are unsure
that your AC receptacle is properly grounded, have a
qualified electrician perform this check for you.
Always be sure power to the game is turned off when
doing even routine maintenance. Otherwise, moving
parts could activate unexpectedly causing injury.
This product is heavy, necessitated by the design.
When moving this game, be sure you have
adequate help. Use a suitable dolly or hand truck
where practical. Use back support when needed.
Depending on the potentially hazardous degrees,
the terms of NOTICE, WARNING CAUTION, etc. are
used. Be sure to understand the content of the
displays before reading the text.
High Voltage Warning:
High voltage can cause an electric
shock.
Turn off power before servicing
No Touching Warning:
This part may cause an electric
shock or the surface is overheating.
Do not touch this part.
NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL SHOULD WORK ON THIS GAME.
FAILING TO COMPLY CAN CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY.
SET UP
1. Clear out a location to place the game.
2. Remove all packaging from the game.
3. Remove the seat base from the top of the game
by removing the 2 bolts holding it to the back door.
NOTE: DO NOT DISCARD THE BOLTS; YOU
WILL NEED THEM TO ATTACH THE SEAT
BASE TO THE GAME.
NOTE: ALTHOUGH ALMOST ALL
MAINTENANCE IS DONE FROM THE FRONT OF
THE GAME, WE WOULD RECOMMEND
PLACING THE GAME AT LEAST 12" FROM THE
WALL IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO ACCESS
THE REAR PANELS.
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY TO YOURSELF
OR OTHERS, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU
HAVE AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE HELP TO SUPPORT
THE REAR OF THE GAME WHILE CONNECTING
THE FASTENERS.
4. Place the game in its final location and slowly
raise the game into its upright position.

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5. While 2 people hold the game vertically, open the
coin door using the keys taped inside the return slot.
6. Remove the cash box to retrieve the connecting
bolts and power cord.
7. Push the upper cabinet fully back and secure the
upper cabinet with the (4) mounting bolts and washers
supplied.
8. Close the doors to be sure they line up evenly and
close securely. If either of the doors is lower than the
other, raise the mounting foot on the side of the game
with the lower door until the doors close evenly.
9. With the doors open, slide the seat base under
the game until the holes in the base line up with the
holes in the bottom of the cabinet.
NOTE: JUST SCREW THE BOLTS INTO THE
SEAT BASE ENOUGH TO HOLD IN PLACE DO
NOT TIGHTEN DOWN OR THE SEAT BASE
WILL LIFT UP. THIS FREE-FLOATING DESIGN
ALLOWS THE SEAT BASE TO LEVEL TO THE
FLOOR INDEPENDENTLY OF THE GAME.
10. Plug the game into a suitable A.C. Receptacle.
11. Turn the game on to be sure it powers up
properly.
12. Remove the protective wrapping on the tank
screen and set the screen into the tank.
13. Get a bucket with 5 gallons of water in it to fill
the game reservoir.
NOTE: THE GAME COMES
WITH AN ALCOHOL WATER MIXTURE TO
PREVENT FREEZE DAMAGE WHEN SHIPPING
IN COLD CLIMATES. THIS FLUID SHOULD BE
WASHED OUT WHEN THE GAME IS SET-UP.

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14. Fill the game tank with 5 gallons of water.
NOTE: ANY WATER CAN BE USED, HOWEVER
USING DISTILLED WATER WILL KEEP YOUR
GAME MUCH CLEANER AND SPOT FREE AND
EXTEND YOUR WATER CHANGE INTERVALS.
15. Set the game's GAME / DRAIN valve to the drain
position.
16. Press the PROGRAM button on the game's
programming panel to access the programming
options.
17. Press the OPTION button and advance to the
DRAIN option.
18. Press the VALUE button to turn the pump on and
off.
NOTE: THE PUMP IS RUN ON A GROUND FAULT
INTERRUPTER CIRCUIT. THIS IS TO PROVIDE A
HIGH DEGREE OF SAFETY TO THE CUSTOMER. IF
THE PUMP DOES NOT RUN WHEN THE GAME IS
STARTED, CHECK THE RESET BUTTON ON THE
GROUND FAULT OUTLET ON. THE RESET
BUTTON MUST BE DEPRESSED DURING GAME
PLAY TO BE ACTIVATED. PUSHING THE RESET
BUTTON WHEN THE GAME IS OVER WILL NOT
HAVE ANY EFFECT.
19. Hold the drain hose into the 5 gallon pail and press
the VALUE button to start the pump.
20. Run the pump until the water comes out of the drain
hose clear. TURN PUMP OFF.
21. Turn the GAME / DRAIN valve to the GAME
position.
22. Start a 2 player game and check for proper
operation of the guns.
NOTE: IT IS NORMAL FOR THE GUNS TO
SPUTTER DURING THE FIRST GAME UNTIL
ALL OF THE AIR IS PURGED FROM THE
HOSES AND LINES.
23. Adjust the programming options as needed.

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2. PROGRAMMING
2-1. ENTERING PROGRAMMING MODE:
The programming options are readable only by the game operator for the purpose of customizing the game to suit
their location.
The operator will press the "PROGRAMMING" button once to enter the programming mode.
The operator will press the "SELECT" button to scroll through the various options that are on the left-hand display.
The operator will press the "STEP" button to scroll through the various settings for each option that are shown on the
right-hand display.
The operator will press the "PROGRAMMING" button once again to EXIT the programming mode and save all of the
new values to the games memory.
Below is detailed information for the operation of each of the programming options.
PROGRAMMING
PANEL
2-2. VOLUME:
This option controls the sound volume from the speaker on the front door of the game. The range for this option is 1-
10 (10 being the loudest). The default value for this option is 3.
2-3. COINS PER CREDIT (COIN/CR):
This option determines how many coins are needed to earn a credit. Each credit will automatically start a game. The
range for this option is 1-10; the default value for this option is 1.
NOTE: There is no "free play" option for this game. If free play is desired, set the game to 1 coin per credit
and install a momentary contact push button to start the game.
2-4. ATTRACT MODE (ATTRACT TIME):
This option determines how often the attract sounds or (player taunting) will be heard from the game. The range for
this option is 0-5 (minutes). Setting a 0shuts the attract mode off. The default value for this option is 5.

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2-5. JUST FOR PLAYING TICKETS:
This option determines how many tickets the player gets just for playing the game. The range for this option is 0-10.
The default value for this option is "3".
2-6. WINNER TICKETS:
This option determines how many tickets the player gets for winning the game. The range for this option is 0-30. The
default value for this option is "5".
2-7. GAME TIME TO WIN:
This option determines how many seconds it takes to win the game when the target is kept depressed. The range for
this option is 5-20 seconds. The default value for this option is "12".
2-8. TIME OUT:
This option determines how many seconds of inactivity (target not depressed) are necessary for the game to
automatically end. The range for this option is 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 or 90 seconds. The default value for this option
is "30". NOTE: If the game auto ends, the JUST FOR PLAYING tickets ONLY will be dispensed and there are no
"winners".
2-9. DRAIN WATER:
This option is used as a convenient way to run the pump when setting up, changing water, or draining the game.
Pressing the VALUE button will turn the pump on or off.
2-10. RESET: (Default programming value - reset)
This option will reset the game to factory default values. The range for this option is 0-1. Setting a "1" will reset the
values to factory default. The default value for this option is "0".
2-11. PROGRAMMING OPTIONS:
REGISTER Value
Default DESCRIPTION
Volume 1-6 3 Volume Control
Coins/Credit 1-10
2 Number of Coins per Game
Attract Mode 0-5 3 Minutes Between Bally Music
Default Tickets 0-10 2 Tickets Just for Playing
Winner Tickets 0-10 10 Winning Tickets Per game
Time to Win 5-20 12 Time to Win in Seconds
Time Out 0,10,20 10 Time of Inactivity/Auto Win
Money 0,1
0 Coin play (0) or card swipe play (1)
Drain Water 0-1 On/Off Pump ON/OFF (Manual)
Reset Defaults 0-1 0 Reset Factory Default Settings
2-12. REPROGRAM LINKING GAMES (ALSO COVERS HOW TO RESET SETTINGS):
(RESETING THE BOARDS)

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1. Unplug all the networking cables running from each board to another. (They are the cables that resemble phone
cables)
2. Go to the main control board (the board for players 1 and 2). Enter the programming mode by pressing the
PROGRAMMING button. (The first black button on programming panel to the left)
PROGRAMMING
PANEL
STEP Button
SELECT Button
PROGRAMMING Button
3. After entering the programming mode, press the SELECT button (The center black button on the programming
panel) until the first two front displays read “Reset Defaults”.
4. Once the first two front displays read “Reset Defaults” press the STEP button until the corresponding displays
read a 1 at the bottom.
5. To lock in the change to the settings press the SELECT button and then to exit the programming mode press
the PROGRAM button.
6. Proceed to the next control board and follow the exact steps for that board starting at step #2 above, and
proceed through to step #5. (Continue in this fashion for the remainder of the boards.)
(REPROGRAMMING THE BOARDS)
7. Once all stations have been reset, reconnect all of the phone cables to each board. The cables must be
plugged into P11 or P12 phone jacks.
P11 & P12 PHONE JACKS

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8. Once all the phone cables are plugged back into the proper jacks go back to the board one, which is the main
control board (the board for players 1 and 2) and enter the programming mode once again by pressing the
PROGRAMMING button on the programming panel. And press the SELECT button (The center button on the
programming panel) until the corresponding displays read “Link ID”.
9. Once “Link ID” is visible on the corresponding displays (If networked properly) the corresponding display should
read a “1” to express that the board has been set to “board 1”
10. Proceed to the next boards control panel, make sure the corresponding displays still read “Link ID” and press
the STEP button to set that specific board to show a 2 for board 2. (Do this for the following boards setting the
“Link ID” to 3 for board 3 etc. etc. for however many boards your game has, up to 4 boards)
11. Go back to the main control board (the board for players 1 and 2) and press the PROGRAMMING button to get
out of the programming mode.
12. Once the game links up and you see the displays go through a brief track mode (the game will light up several
ways) you should see the displays list the unit #s 1-8 (for an 8 player game) at the bottom.
NOTE: TO RESET DEFAULTS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS STARTING AT #3 GO INTO THE PROGRAMMING
MODE AND PRESS THE SELECT UNTIL THE FIRST TWO FRONT DISPLAYS READ “RESET DEFAULTS”
THEN PRESS THE “STEP” BUTTON.
3. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
3-1. Quick Troubleshooting:
For your safety and to reduce risk of damage to your game read the Important Safety
Information in Chapter 1-2 before attempting any troubleshooting procedure.
WARNIN
G
TROUBLESHOOTING PHILOSOPHY
When troubleshooting any product, certain general guidelines should be followed.
1. Always check to be sure that you game is turned on. Be sure that all of the fuses in the game are functional and
check to see that the AC voltage is in the proper operating range for your game.
2. Check to be sure that all of the game harnessing is plugged in properly and that all of the pins are firmly seated in
the connectors. It is always possible that a harness can be damaged by rough shipping or moving.
3. Check game harnessing to be sure that none of the wires have become damaged. Using a handheld multi-meter,
check continuity of the wires to make sure they are not broken.
4. Check for obvious damage to any P.C. Boards or electrical components.
5. If you have multiple games or multiple parts on a game, change or exchange the parts and see if the problem goes
away or moves to another location. This way you can quickly eliminate certain parts as being the problem with the
game.
6. When changing electronic or electrical components, ALWAYS turn off and unplug the game.
7. Check to see that all power supplies are delivering the specified voltages to the P.C. Boards and components as
shown in the manual.

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For detailed servicing and repair information see the full the full repair section of this manual.
Symptom Possible Problem Solution
Power Power
Low Volume Check Volume Control and adjust as necessary
Faulty speaker harnessing Check connections and/or repair harnessing
Faulty speaker Check and/or replace speaker
Faulty sound board or sound board harnessing Check connections or Replace Sound Board
Sound Problems
-No sound
-Low Sound
-Intermittent Sound Faulty Main P.C. Board Check and/or repair or replace Main P.C. Board
Coin switch out of adjustment Re-bend coin switch wire
Coin mech dirty or improperly adjusted Clean and adjust mech as necessary
Faulty Coin switch Check and/or replace switch
Faulty coin switch harness or connector Check and/or repair harnessing
Improperly programmed electronic mech Reprogram or replace electronic mech
Game improperly programmed Check programming options and adjust
Faulty Front Panel Board Repair and/or replace Front Panel Board
Game does not take or add
money correctly
Faulty Main P.C. Board or component Repair and/or replace Main P.C. board
No tickets in the game Refill ticket dispenser and press the reset button
Tickets jammed in dispenser Clear ticket jam
Ticket dispenser sensor blocked with debris Clean off sensor
Poor connection on the ticket dispenser Check and/or replace connectors
Game improperly programmed Check ticket programming options
Faulty ticket dispenser Replace dispenser
Faulty ticket dispenser harnessing Check and/or repair harnessing
Repair and/or replace Front Panel Board Faulty Front Panel Board
Ticket Dispenser not
working properly, or no
tickets being dispensed
Faulty Main P.C. Board Replace or repair Main P.C. Board
Game power off Check on/off switch and power cord
Main fuse blown Check and/or replace fuse as necessary
Ground wire broken or loose Replace or tighten faulty ground wire
Faulty coin switch Check coin switch
GFI circuit tripped Start game and push GFI reset button
Faulty pump Check and replace pump
Power Supply problem or failure Check Power Supply output and connections
Game will not start or pump
will not run
Faulty P.C. board or component Repair and/or replace main P.C. board
The power connector is disconnected. Reconnect the connector securely.Game stops or is stopped
with nothing displayed Possible faulty connection or short circuit. Check all circuitry for faulty connections or short
circuits.
Clogged gun tip Check and clean gun tip
Partially clogged filter Check filter and clean if necessary
Kinked hose Check all hoses
Water stream crooked or
weak
Low water level or no water Check water level and fill if necessary
Faulty target switch Check target switch
Faulty or disconnected harness Check and repair harnessing
Display lights won't move
Faulty Main P.C. board Repair or replace main P.C. board
Clogged gun tip Clean tip with paper clip
Kinked hose Check hoses for kinks
Low water level or no water Check water level and fill if necessary
Faulty solenoid valve Check or replace solenoid valve
GFI circuit tripped Start game and push GFI reset button
Faulty Pump Repair or replace pump
Water not coming out of gun
Faulty Main P.C. board Repair or replace Main P.C. Board
Disconnected programming Check connectorProgramming button and
counters Panel harness Check connector

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3-2. Maintenance:
Daily Maintenance:
1. TURN ON GAME POWER SWITCH
2. PHYSICALLY CHECK WATER LEVEL IN WATER TANK. IF THE WATER IS LOW OR BELOW THE FILL LINE
FILL THE TANK. MAKE SURE THERE IS A MINIMUM OF 5 GALLONS IN THE TANK AT ALL TIME AND THE
WATER IS ABOVE THE FILL LINE. FOR INSTUCTIONS ON HOW TO FILL THE TANK SEE THE “FILLING
THE WATER TANK” SECTION.
3. CHECK TICKET LEVELS IN TICKET DISPENCERS BEFORE OPENING EACH DAY
4. CLEAN, WIPE DOWN, AND DRY OFF GAME NIGHTLY OR AS NEEDED
5. CHECK ALL LIGHT BULBS FOR WORKING ORDER
(THIS INCLUDES TARGET PAN LIGHTS)
6. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CLEAN THE WATER FILTER
EVERY THREE DAYS OR AS NEEDED DEPENDING ON WATER
CONDITION.
Weekly Maintenance:
1. CHECK THE WATER SYSTEM FOR DIRT AND DEBRIS.
2. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CHANGE THE WATER SUPPLY
ONCE A WEEK OR AS NEEDED DEPENDING ON WATER CONDITION.
REMEMBER TO REMOVE THE FILTER CANISTER AND CLEAN
SCREEN EACH TIME WATER IS CHANGED.
FOR INSTUCTIONS ON HOW TO EMPTY OR DRAIN THE WATER
SEE THE “CHANGING THE WATER” SECTION.
3. CHECK PLUMBING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS OR PLUMBING ISSUES.
Miscellaneous Maintenance:
1. CLEAN GUN TIPS OF ANY DEBRIS
NOTE: IF THE WATER GUNS ARE NOT SHOOTING STRONG OR STRAIGHT
REMOVE TIP AND CLEAN WHEN
GONE DOES NOT SHOOT
WATER.
CLEAN THE GUN TIP. FOR INSTUCTIONS ON HOW TO CLEAN THE GUN
PARTS SEE THE “CLEAN GUN PARTS” SECTION.

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3-3. Detailed Troubleshooting and Repair:
3-3-1. Changing the Water:
1. Set the game's GAME / DRAIN valve to the drain position.
2. Press the PROGRAM button on the game's programming panel to
access the programming options.
3. Press the OPTION button and advance to the DRAIN option.
4. Press the VALUE button to turn the pump on and off.
NOTE: THE PUMP IS RUN ON A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER
CIRCUIT. THIS IS TO PROVIDE A HIGH DEGREE OF SAFETY TO
THE CUSTOMER. IF THE PUMP DOESN’T RUN WHEN THE GAME IS
STARTED, CHECK THE RESET BUTTON ON THE GROUND FAULT
OUTLET ON. THE RESET BUTTON MUST BE DEPRESSED DURING GAME PLAY TO BE ACTIVATED.
PUSHING THE RESET BUTTON WHEN THE GAME IS OVER WILL NOT HAVE ANY EFFECT.
5. Hold the drain hose into the 5 gallon pail and press the VALUE button to start the pump.
6. Run the pump until ALL of the water empties out of the tank. Turn off the pump
7. Turn the GAME / DRAIN valve to the GAME position when draining of the water is complete.
8. Remove the cash box assembly and slide the pump outside of the game to service and clean the filter assembly.
9. Remove the screen at the bottom of the tank and clean both the tank and the screen. Re-install the screen.
10. Add 5 gallons of water to a bucket and add 1 TBSP Cascade Dishwashing powder. (This will help keep the game
clean). DO NOT use too much Cascade or foaming will result. Fill tank to proper level as required.
SUGGESTION: ALTHOUGH ANY WATER CAN BE USED, USE DISTILLED WATER WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
DISTILLED WATER HAS ALL OF THE MINERALS REMOVED AND WILL DRASTICALLY EXTEND THE TIME
INTERVAL BETWEEN WATER CHANGES.
11. Clean the inside of the glass with a plastic scrub pad to remove dirt and sediment from the glass.
NOTE: IF THE GLASS IS BADLY STAINED, USE C.L.R. MINERAL REMOVAL SPRAY FIRST TO GET RID OF
TOUGH MINERAL DEPOSITS.
12. Spray RAIN-X on the inside of the glass to help prevent minerals from forming on the glass.
13. Press the PROGRAM button on the game's programming panel to access the programming options.
14. Press the OPTION button and advance to the DRAIN option.
15. Press the VALUE button to turn the pump on and off.
16. Hold the drain hose into the 5 gallon pail and press the VALUE button to start the pump.
17. Run the pump until the water comes out of both guns in a steady stream. Check game for any leaks and proper
water pressure.
18. Turn the GAME / DRAIN valve to the GAME position; put 5 gallons of fresh water in game.
WARNING: BEFORE SLIDING PUMP BACK INTO PLACE, PLAY THE GAME, CHECKING FOR WATER LEAKS,
AS THIS WILL CAUSE SEVER DAMAGE TO GAME.

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19. SLIDE PUMP ASSEMBLY BACK INTO POSSITION AND REINSTALL COIN BOX ASSEMBLY WHEN PUMP
SERVICE IS COMPLETED.
3-3-2. Glass Cleaning:
1. Clean the inside of the glass with a plastic scrub pad to remove dirt and sediment from the glass. DO NOT use any
steel wool or scotch bright pads as these will damage the plastic side glass panels.
NOTE: IF THE GLASS IS BADLY STAINED, USE C.L.R. MINERAL REMOVAL. SPRAY FIRST TO GET RID OF
TOUGH MINERAL DESPOSITS.
2. Spray RAIN-X on the inside of the glass to help prevent minerals from forming on the glass.
3. Clean the outside of the glass with any good commercial glass cleaner.
3-3-3. Draining the Water:
1. Set the game's GAME / DRAIN valve to the drain position.
2. Press the PROGRAM button on the game's programming panel to
access the programming options.
3. Press the OPTION button and advance to the DRAIN option.
4. Press the VALUE button to turn the pump on and off.
NOTE: THE PUMP IS RUN ON A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER
CIRCUIT. THIS IS TO PROVIDE A HIGH DEGREE OF SAFETY TO
THE CUSTOMER. IF THE PUMP DOES NOT RUN WHEN THE GAME
IS STARTED, CHECK THE RESET BUTTON ON THE GROUND
FAULT OUTLET ON. THE RESET BUTTON MUST BE DEPRESSED
DURING GAME PLAY TO BE ACTIVATED. PUSHING THE RESET
BUTTON WHEN THE GAME IS OVER WILL NOT HAVE ANY
EFFECT.
5. Hold the drain hose into the 5 gallon pail and press the VALUE button to start the pump.
6. Run the pump until ALL of the water empties out of the tank. Turn off the pump.
7. Turn the GAME / DRAIN valve to the GAME position.
8. Remove the screen at the bottom of the tank and clean both the tank and the screen. Re-install the screen.
3-3-4. Filling the Water Tank:
1. Add 5 gallons of water to a bucket and add 1 TBSP. Cascade Dishwashing powder. (This will help keep the glass
clean). DO NOT use too much Cascade or foaming will result.
SUGGESTION: ALTHOUGH ANY WATER CAN BE USED, USE DISTILLED WATER WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
DISTILLED WATER HAS ALL OF THE MINERALS REMOVED AND WILL DRASTICALLY EXTEND THE TIME
INTERVAL BETWEEN WATER CHANGES.
2. Clean the inside of the glass with a plastic scrub pad to remove dirt and sediment from the glass.
NOTE: IF THE GLASS IS BADLY STAINED, USE C.L.R. MINERAL REMOVAL SPRAY FIRST TO GET RID OF
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3. Spray RAIN-X on the inside of the glass to help prevent minerals from forming on the glass.
4. Fill the tank with the 5 gallons of water.
5. Set the game's GAME / DRAIN valve to the drain position.
6. Press the PROGRAM button on the game's programming panel to access the programming options.
7. Press the OPTION button and advance to the DRAIN option.
8. Press the VALUE button to turn the pump on and off.
9. Hold the drain hose into the 5 gallon pail and press the VALUE button to start the pump.
10. Run the pump until the water comes out.
11. Turn the GAME / DRAIN valve to the GAME position.
12. Play a couple of 2 player games to remove all of the air from the system.
3-3-5. Water Pump Removal:
1. DRAIN TANK AS DIRECTED ABOVE.
2. Open the front doors of the game and remove the bolts that hold the
seat base to the game. (See image to the right)
3. Move the seat assembly out of the way.
4. Remove the cash box and remove the single bolt located in the
bottom of the cash box enclosure. (See image below)
5. Slide the cash box enclosure out of the game and unplug the
programming panel connector. Set the cash box enclosure to the side.
6. Carefully slide the pump assembly forward to access the pump.
(See image below)

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WATER BLAST
7. Unplug the solenoid harnesses and the A.C. Motor plug from the outlet in the upper left hand side of the cabinet.
(See image to the right)
NOTE: SERVICING OF THE SOLENOID VALVES CAN BE
COMPLETED AT THIS STAGE OF REMOVAL. FOR FURTHER
SERVICE CONTINUE TO REMOVE THE PUMP ASSEMBLY.
HAVE A SPONGE OR TOWEL AND SMALL BUCKET HANDY TO
CATCH ANY DRIPS FROM THE HOSES.
8. Unscrew the small black hoses from the guns at the solenoids.
Wipe up any drips from the hoses.
9. Carefully pull the pump unit out of the game.
10. With a sharp knife, cut the large feed hose and small return hose
as close to the pump fittings as possible.
IT IS NECESSARY TO CUT THE HOSES OFF, AS IT IS TOO
DIFFICULT TO TRY TO PULL THEM OFF OF THE FITTINGS.
11. Remove the hose clamps and cut the remaining pieces of hose
from the pump fittings
THE PUMP ASSEMBLY CAN NOW BE SERVICED OR REPLACED.
REPLACE ANY NECESSARY COMPONENTS MAKING SURE THAT ALL FITTINGS ARE SEALED WITH TEFLON
TAPE.
3-3-6. Water Pump Installation:
1. Connect the feed and return hoses to the pump assembly. Leave the
hose clamps loose at this time.
2. Slide the pump assembly back into the unit until it hits the rear stop.
3. Adjust the hoses to be sure that there are no kinks at all in the hoses.
If there are any kinks, rotating the hoses will usually remove them.
4. TIGHTEN THE HOSE CLAMPS.
5. Reconnect the A.C. plug making sure that it is routed out of the way
(behind ticket bin).
6. Re-install the solenoid harnesses by plugging in the connectors.
NOTE: THE HARNESS MARKED "161" GOES TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE AND THE HARNESS MARKED "162"
GOES TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
7. Re-install the cash box enclosure and reconnect the programming panel harness by plugging in the connector.
8. Re-install the small black hoses from the solenoid valves to the guns.
9. FILL THE WATER TANK AS DIRECTED ABOVE.
10. Re-install the cash box and bolt.
11. Re-install the seat assembly and bolts.

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3-3-7. Cleaning Gun Parts:
It is possible after extended periods of time, or if the water you use is very
high in mineral content, that you may have to clean deposits or debris from
the gun assembly.
1. To clean the gun tip, try cleaning with a paper clip first. If that doesn't
work, unscrew the tip to clean. (See image to the right)
2. For larger debris, unscrew the gun assembly from the top of the control
panel. Disconnect the spring from underneath. (See image below)
3. Remove the hose and nozzle tip from the gun.
4. Run a coat hanger or thick wire through the gun passages to
remove any blockage.
5. With the tip off the gun, re-install the gun and connect the hose.
6. Play a few games to allow any debris to escape the gun body.
7. Re-install the gun tip and check for proper operation.
3-3-8. Target Sensors:
1. Remove the lower rear access door. (See image to the right)
2. Unscrew the target pan from the game. (See image below)
3. Unscrew the magnetic sensor from the clear polycarbonate window.
(See image to the right)
4. Unplug the sensor.