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WARRANTY
The SNACK CENTER 1" and SNACK CENTER 2" Merchandisers are warranted for one (1)
year against defective parts and workmanship. Any part or parts which are proved
to be defective within one (1) year of the date of shipment will be replaced free
of charge when the defective part is returned with transportation charges prepaid
to the destination designated by the National Vendors' Parts Department.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Merchandiser and is
null and void if the Merchandiser is sold during the period of warranty.
This warranty is also null and void for all electrical components, wiring, or
circuits and/or for all mechanical parts or assemblies damaged as a result of
operating the Merchandiser at other than
110-120 volts, 60 Hertz current.
No warranty is given or implied on incandescent lamps, neon lamps, fluorescent
lamps, ballasts, starters and other expendable items.
Further, National Vendors is not responsible for any costs of service rendered
or repairs made at other than National Vendors; or by anyone other than an
authorized factory
Service Representative of National Vendors; unless
authorization to incur such expense has been given in writing by National Vendors
prior to incurring such expense.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including,
without limitation, warranties of merchantability, and all other obligations or
liabilities on National Vendors' part; and National Vendors neither assumes nor
authorizes any person to assume for it, any other obligation or liability in
connection with the sale of said Equipment or any part thereof.
CRANE NATIONAL VENDORS *
12955 Enterprise Way
Bridgeton, MO 63044
This machine has been engineered to our own rigid safety and performance
standards. It has also been designed to comply with sanitation and health
guidelines recommended by the Automatic Merchandising Health-Industry
Council (AMHIC) as well as NAMA safety recommendations.
To retain the safety and performance built into this machine, it is important
that installation and maintenance be conducted so as to not alter the
construction or wiring and that replacement parts are as specified in the Parts
Manual. Your investment in this equipment will be protected by using
the Operation and Maintenance Manual and the Parts Manual in your operation and
maintenance work. By following prescribed procedures, machine performance and
safety will be preserved.
Copyright0 11-89
CRANE National Vendors
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMAT
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Warranty
Certifications and Disclaimers
Specifications
Table of Contents
Letter to Operator
Part Book Order Form
INSTALLATION OF THE MERCHANDISER
Location and Identification of Major Assemblies and Components
Electrical Requirements
Moving the Merchandiser Through a Narrow Doorway
Positioning and Leveling the Merchandiser
Installing the Optional Base Plate
Turning the Merchandiser ON and OFF
MECHANICAL SET-UP
Directory of Set-Up Procedures
Set-Up of Coin Mechanism
Set-Up of Snack Trays
Set-Up of Candy Trays
Set-Up of Gum & Mint Dispenser
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL SYSTEM
Programming Directory
Introduction To Programming
Programming Matrix
Advanced Programming Techniques
Programming Procedures
OPERATIONAL READINESS CHECK
Overview
Fine Tuning Spirals To Prevent Product Hang-Ups
Removing Product Through The Delivery Door
SERVICE, SANITATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Directory of Procedures
Maintenance Procedures
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The information in this part of The SNACK CENTER Ooeration and Maintenance Manual
has been provided to help you install the merchandiser on location.
INSTALLATION OF THE MERCHANDISER
I-l Identification and location of major assemblies and components
I-2 Electrical service requirements
I-3 Moving the merchandiser through a narrow opening
I-4 Positioning and leveling the merchandiser
I-5 Mounting the optional base plate
I-6 Turning the merchandiser ON and OFF
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ELECTRICAL SERVICE
* Power Outlet Requirements
- 120 volts; not less than 110 volts at peak usage time
- 60 Hz
- Single phase
- 3 amp
- 3-pin, grounded type outlet
NOTE
THE WARRANTY ON THIS MERCHANDISER
IS NULL AND
REQUIREMENTS
VOID WHEN THE ELECTRICAL
LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT MET.
* Voltage Check
- When placed across
the
HOT and NEUTRAL terminals,
a volt-ohmmeter should
indicate 110-130 volts ac.
* Polarity Check
* Noise
When placed across the
HOT and GROUND terminals,
a volt-ohmmeter should
indicate 110-130 volts ac.
Potential Check
When placed across the
NEUTRAL and GROUND terminals,
a volt-ohmmeter should
indicate o volts ac. A reading
of greater than 1.5-2.0 volts ac
could result in noise problems
for the electronic circuitry.
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This merchandiser can be moved through an opening as narrow as
30 inches by removing the Cabinet Extensions.
REMOVING THE TOP EXTENSION (Figure
-A)
Remove the two screws that secure
each end of the extension to the
sides of the cabinet.
Model 147 -
Remove the other five
screws that secure the extension
to the cabinet.
Model 148 -
Remove the other four
screws that secure the extension
to the cabinet.
Pull extension forward to remove
it from the mershandiser.
REMOVING THE DOOR CHECK (Figure
-B)
* Remove the nut and bolt that secure
the Door Check to the Door Check Plate.
* Pull the Door Check fully forward, lift
upward and pull the short end of the
Check from the Door Check Plate and
Spring Assembly.
REMOVING THE BOTTOM EXTENSION (Figure
-C)
* Remove the two screws that secure
each end of the extension to the
sides of the cabinet.
* Model 147 - Remove the other five
screws that secure the extension to
the bottom of the cabinet.
Model 148 - Remove the other four
screws that secure the extension to
the bottom of the cabinet.
* Pull the extension forward and remove
it from the cabinet.
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POSITIONING THE MERCHANDISER
You can position this merchandiser anywhere in a bank of machines.
It can even be placed on an end flush against a side wall.
To prevent damage to the power cord, the merchandiser should be
located at least 1 inch away from the back wall.
There should be enough room in front of the merchandiser for the
door to move freely.
Model 147 requires 39 inches and Model 148
requires 32 inches.
WARNING
This machine is only rated
for use in indoor
locations.
LEVELING THE MERCHANDISER
IMPORTANT
A level merchandiser
is less likely to tip over
and cause a personal injury.
* Level the merchandiser from right to left and from front to back.
Use a spirit level while leveling the merchandiser.
See Figure .A.
* If this merchandiser will be part of a group of machines, it should
also be leveled in reference to the other machines.
CAUTION
Have an assistant
hold the merchandiser
while you adjust the
levelers If the cabinet tips,
you may be injured or
the merchandiser may be damaged.
* If the merchandiser is not level,
move the Leg Levelers in or put
to make it level. See Figure
.B.
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You may need to use pliers or
channel locks to loosen the leg leveler.
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MOUNTING THE EXTENSION & SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND THE
BASE PLATE BRACKETS
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* The pair of mounting holes furthest to the right
side should be used when mounting the Extension
& Support Assembly. Use two of the self-tapping
hex head screws to secure the assembly to the
cabinet extension.
Use two of the hex head screws to secure a Base
Plate Bracket Spacer and a Base Plate Bracket
at each of the remaining pairs of holes.
HAVE YOU REMOVED CONTINUE
WITH PROCEDURE
THE LOWER CABINET 4 FOR MOVING THROUGH A D
1-3
EXTENSION
NARROW DOORUAY
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MOUNT THE
BASE PLATE
AND SLIDES
SUPPLEMENT A-2
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MOUNTING THE BASE PLATE AND SLIDES
* Insert the short arms of the slides into the hinged tabs of the
Base Plate. Position the slide so the notch near the short arm is
on the bottom side.
* Insert the long arms of the slides into the base plate brackets.
* Insert and secure a cotter pin through the hole in the back end
of each of the slides.
* Push the base plate toward the merchandiser cabinet. The front tab
of the base plate bracket should seat in the notch in the long arm
of the slide.
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LOWER CABINET
EXTENSION
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BRACKET SPACER
ASSEMBLY
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
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* Power to the merchandiser is
controlled by the Main Power
Switch. It is located on the
Power Panel.
* The Power Panel is on the
right side of the merchandiser,
behind the monetary door.
WARNING
You should unplug the merchandiser
whenever you do one of the following:
- Change a fuse
- Change the flourescent lamp
- Change the lamp starter
- Connect or disconnect a harness
(Except a motor harness when
the tray has been removed)
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NOTE
The Tray List feature (P4-9) is
set at the factory to list the
trays that were installed at the
time of shipping. If any trays
are not locked in place and do
notmakegood electrical contact,
the display will alternate
between:
ID TRAY - UNLATCHED
when the door is closed. You will
hear a beeping sound. This
condition will continue for one
minute.
The normal stand-by
message will return to the
display at the end of this period
of time. You may disable this
feature by using procedure
P4-9 to remove all trays from
the list.
SUPPLEMENT A-2
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The information in this part of The SNACK CENTER Operation and Maintenance Manual
has been provided to help you prepare the merchandiser for vending.
COIN MECHANISM SET-UP
TRAY SET-UP
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Placing tray in loading position
Adjusting tray to accommodate wider products
Removing a tray from the merchandiser
Removing a column divider
Changing a spiral
Removing a spiral coupler
Installing a spiral bearing
Installing a gear
Installing a spiral coupler
Returning a tray to the merchandiser
Disconnecting and connecting a motor harness
Installing a spiral motor
Adjusting the merchandiser to vewnd taller products
Installing, adjusting and removing a product spacer
Loading a tray with product
Returning a tray to the vending position after loading the tray
Installing and adjusting price labels
Installing selection
ID labels
GUM & MINT DISPENSER SET-UP
S-30
Putting the gum & mint dispenser in the loading position
s-31
Removing and installing column reducers
S-32
Loading the gum & mint dispenser with product
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Returning the gum & mint dispenser to the vending position after
S-34
loading the dispenser
Attaching product price labels
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* If the changer is not a MARSTRC 6000, procede to "Loading the Coin
Mechanism".
* If the changer is a MARS TRC 6000, you must set the high quarter
switch. -
SETTING THE QUARTER SWITCH
HIGH
Will accept $1.00 bills
equal in value to first
whole dollar above
highest vend
price.
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LOADING THE COIN MECHANISM
* Open the Cabinet Door.
* Open the Monetary Door.
* Insert coins one at a time until
each of the coin tubes has been filled.
* Inspect the tubes for shingled coins and
correct if necessary.
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Place both hands on the Tray as shown in Figure S-la.
Lightly push back on the Tray with your palms. This will release the Tray
Catches on the sides of the Tray.
Push down on the Tray Catches with your thumbs.
Pull the Tray forward until you hear and feel the rear rollers of the Tray drop
into a cut-out in the top of the Guide Rail.
Continue pulling the Tray forward for another inch. You will then be able to
tilt the Tray downward into the loading position as shown in Figure S-lb.
Figure S-la
When the Cabinet Door is not fully open,
the bottom tray will rest on the Delivery Pan Assembly.
Handle the Tray with care to avoid scratching the Delivery Pan Assembly.
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* Push back on the tray slightly with with your palms. This releases the
the tray catches.
* Push down on the tray catches with your thumbs.
* Pull the tray forward until you hear and feel the back rollers of the tray
drop into the cut-out in the top of the guide rail. See Figure S-3a.
'igure S-3a
* Lift up on the tray
should be needed.
and slide it toward the back. No more than an inch
* The tab near the back of the tray should align with the cut-out in the top of
the guide rail.See Figure S-3b.
* Lift the tray clear of the guide rail and out of the merchandiser.
When the cabinet door is not fully
open, exercise extra care in removing
the bottom tray.
Failure to do so may
result in damage to the tray or to the
delivery pan assembly.
Figure S-3b
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* Push the Column Divider toward the back of the Tray. See Figure S-4a.
'igure S-4a
* Lift the Column Divider clear of the Tray. See Figure S-4b.
Figure S-4b
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