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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
This manual contains information on installing,
operating and maintaining a Coinco Guardian
6000™ model coin changer. This manual is
intended for owners, route operators and
shop-level technicians as a primary source of
information. Taking time to read this manual and
become familiar with the information will help you
obtain the best performance from your Coinco
Guardian coin changer.
Icons
The following icons will guide you throughout the
manual. Each icon highlights an area you may
want to pay closer attention to.
Indicates a checklist type of process that
you can readily “check” as you proceed to
the next step.
Indicates a warning that you should ad-
here to. It is often accompanied by the
words “DO NOT…”
STOP Indicates that this is a good time to
pause, step back, and verify that every-
thing is correct before proceeding further.
Indicates frequently asked questions with
their corresponding answers.
Indicates a helpful hint or shortcut to sim-
plify the task.
Product Overview and Features
The Guardian 6000™ changer incorporates a
wide range of benefits, including:
• Six self-replenishing coin tubes with cash
accountability.
• Swing-out, illuminated payout cassette.
• Built-in self diagnostics.
• MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) interface (optional
MDB to USB converter available).
• Field tuning for tokens & slug elimination.
• Interchangeable coin tubes enable simple
payout re-configuration.
• Full support of Guardian features and
upgrades using the Coinco FP-5 Field
Programmer
For Your Records
A label indicating the changer’s model number
and serial number can be found on the side of
the Guardian coin changer. Refer to the model
number and serial number whenever you call
your Coinco Service Center for information or
service. The first four digits of the changer serial
number indicate when the unit was built, which is
also the beginning of the warranty period:
• First two digits: indicate the week of
manufacture.
• Third and fourth digit: indicate the year.
For example, serial number 1507000123 in-
dicates the unit was manufactured in the 15th
week of 2007.
iIndicates a possible issue dependent on
the application and provides direction on
how to correct the problem should it
occur.
