Valley-Dynamo Dynamo Fire Storm Hockey User manual

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Valley-Dynamo warrants its new products to be free from defects
resulting from faulty manufacture or faulty components under the
following terms and conditions:
WARRANTY LENGTH
One year on Dynamo® Hockey tables. 90 days on Replacement Parts
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
Valley-Dynamo will, at its sole option, repair, upgrade or replace this
product in the event of any defect in materials or workmanship during
the warranty period. This shall be Valley-Dynamo's sole obligation,
and the customer's sole remedy, for any warranty claim.
Valley-Dynamo will request and you must provide the complete Model
Number & Serial Number of the unit (not just the last 5 digits), or
other proof of purchase such as an invoice or receipt.
OPERATORS AND END USERS –While our Tech Support staff is
available to assist with diagnosis and troubleshooting of your problem,
contact your Distributor for Warranty Service on your equipment.
DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS –To obtain replacement and an RMA
number, contact Valley-Dynamo referencing the Model number and
Serial number of the unit and the nature of the problem. Valley-Dynamo
will, at its discretion, send replacement parts and/or issue an RMA for

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the return of failed parts. To avoid billing issues, request an RMA
when the failed part is present or readily available. Credit will be issued
only upon receipt and inspection of the RMA. Valley-Dynamo may send
replacement parts or issue an account credit. NO REFUNDS. Valley-
Dynamo reserves the right to cancel outstanding RMAs 30 days after
issue. Items returned without an RMA will not be inspected or credited
and may be refused or returned at Customer Expense.
REPLACEMENT PARTS COVERAGE –Valley-Dynamo warrants
replacement parts for 90 days from the date of purchase. To obtain a
replacement and an RMA number, contact Valley-Dynamo referencing
the nature of the problem and provide proof of purchase. Valley-
Dynamo will, at its discretion, send replacement parts and/or issue an
RMA for the return of failed parts. To avoid billing issues, request an
RMA when the failed part is present or readily available. Upon receipt
and inspection of the RMA, Valley-Dynamo may send replacement parts
or issue an account credit. NO REFUNDS. Valley-Dynamo reserves the
right to cancel outstanding RMAs 30 days after issue. Items returned
without an RMA will not be inspected or credited and may be refused or
returned at Customer Expense.
SCOPE OF COVERAGE
Note that our warranty is not an unconditional guarantee for the
duration. Dynamo products are made to our exacting standards and
known for their durability, but are not indestructible and may require
periodic maintenance in order to function properly. The following are
not covered by the warranty.
1)Shipping or transport damage
2)Normal wear and tear
3)Damage or deterioration resulting from neglect, misuse, accident,
liquid spills, improper installation, abuse, pets or mishandling. See our
full warranty at www.valleydynamoparts.com for special notes regarding
Air Hockey Playfields, and take special care during this installation to
avoid damaging your playfield
4)Incidental or consequential damage (except at Valley-Dynamo’s
discretion).
5)Removal or installation charges.
6)Shipping charges except at Valley-Dynamo’s discretion.
7)Unauthorized modification of the product.

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8) Use of this product with unapproved parts, conversion kits or
accessories.
9) Damage from fire, flood, lightning or other acts of nature
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
Valley-Dynamo’s sole obligation and liability under this warranty is
limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product at our
option. Valley-Dynamo shall not, in any event, be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages resulting from interruption of
service, loss of business or revenue, or for liability in tort relating to this
product or resulting from its use or possession.
LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not
limited to those of merchantability, revenue generation, or fitness for a
particular purpose. The duration of implied warranties is limited to the
period specified in the Warranty Length section above.
TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Please check the resources available at www.valleydynamoparts.com
or contact [e-mail].

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USE OF NON-DYNAMO PARTS OR CIRCUIT MODIFICATIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! USE ONLY GENUINE DYNAMO AUTHORIZED
PARTS.
•For safety and reliability, substitute parts and modifications are not recommended.
•Substitute parts or modifications may void FCC type acceptance.
•Use only authorized components and parts. Failure to do so will void warranty and
may result in incorrect and/or unsafe operation.
WARNING
•Plug this game into a properly grounded outlet to prevent shock hazards and assure
proper game operation.
•Do not use an adapter plug to defeat the power cord's grounding pin.
•Do not cut off ground pin.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Dynamo reserves the
right to make improvements in the equipment function, design or components as
process in the engineering or manufacturing methods may warrant.
FOR GENUINE DYNAMO PARTS AND SERVICE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
AUTHORIZED DYNAMO DISTRIBUTOR.
PARTS CAN ALSO BE ORDERED AT WWW.VALLEYDYNAMOPARTS.COM

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Before proceeding, we recommend having these tools:
•Socket Wrench with a 7/16” Socket
•Phillips Screwdriver
•Tape
•Pliers –regular or needle-nose (preferably one of each)
… this hardware included in your kit
•¼”-20 Kep Nuts (870052105) 4
•¼” Flat Washers (870048105) 8
•¼” Black Washers (870060105) 12
•¼”-20 x 1” Hex Head Bolt 4
•¼”-20 x 1” Black Bolt (870012307) 12
•#10 Black Washer (870046103) 4
•8-32 x ⅝” Pan-head Phillips self tapping screw 4
•This instruction booklet (850404376) 1
…and these parts
•Complete Overhead Housing 1
•Overhead Housing Mounting Bracket (800450110) 1
•Diffuser Bracket (800450060) 2
•Overhead Tube (800450080) 2
•Side Mounting Bracket (800450100) 2
•Side Mounting Bracket Cover (800450090) 2

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BE SAFE:
We recommended that you have at least two people involved in the setup of this
overhead. Seriously.
BE PREPARED:
Contact your Distributor immediately if any parts
listed on the prior page are missing from your
overhead or your bulbs arrived broken
1. To reduce the chance of accidental bulb breakage:
remove the safety diffuser screen and light bulbs from the
overhead housing.
2. Install the 3-piece shield set as noted in your table’s
instruction manual. Use care when installing the overhead
unit to avoid scratching or damaging the
shields.
3. Place the Overhead Housing Mounting
Bracket on the floor with its threaded bolts
facing up.
4. Place the mounting tubes into the
bracket channels, making sure the
threaded bolts go all the way through.
5. Place the Overhead Housing on top of
the bracket and tubes, aligning the 4 holes
with the bolts and secure using the ¼” nuts
and washers.

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6. The Fire Storm overhead’s unique design
has narrower-diameter tubes than the standard
overhead and it can be a challenge to feed the
Overhead Wire Harness from the housing
through the tube. We suggest taking a piece of
the nylon banding used to box your overhead
(or table). Insert the nylon banding into the
SQUARE hole at the base and route it through
the square hole in the top of the overhead
housing.
7. Securely tape all three components of the wire harness to the nylon strap (tape
them one by one to the strap, obviously all three cannot pass through the narrow
tube together) carefully pull the nylon strap back through the rectangular hole at
the base of the overhead tube to route the connectors from the Overhead Scoring
Unit to the table.
Step 6: insert the nylon banding into the hole in the
overhead unit, and direct it through the mounting
tube. In step 7, you will use the banding to pull the
wiring along this path.

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Step 9 : Notice how the rectangular opening and
four bolt holes on the side of the table match the
rectangular opening and four bolt holes found in
the Side Mounting Bracket. Always install this
bracket large holes UP, small holes DOWN
Step 14:
On FRONT side wall above the service
door. Don’t fully tighten the bolts yet.
Step 12: On REAR side wall, feed the wire harness
through the bracket opening.
8. On the Front Side
wall of the table
(containing the long
door secured with
two locks) remove
the four screws and
washers found at the
center of the table.
9. Secure a Side
Mounting Bracket using the screws and washers removed in the prior step. This part
is tapered to follow the angled side on the table
and should be installed with the LARGE holes
UP, and the two SMALL holes facing DOWN.
Make sure this bracket is parallel to the top rail
or your overhead will be crooked.
10. Slide a Side Mounting Bracket Cover in
place. For now, secure the bracket with one
screw and washer in each corner. Thread just
enough to hold the cover loosely to the bracket.
11. On the Rear Side Wall of the table (no service
door, wire harness for overhead is secured) cut the wire tie
holding the harness in place. Remove the 4 screws and
washers as on the Front Side Wall.
12. Feed the wire harness through the opening on the Side
Mounting Bracket and secure using the four screws and
washers from the previous step.
13. Have at least two people bring the assembled overhead
to the table. Orient the side with the wire harness toward
the Rear Side Wall.
14. Slide the overhead tubes into the Front Side
Wall Side Mounting Bracket and tighten the four
corner screws on the Mounting Bracket Cover
enough to stabilize and hold the overhead. You
will fully tighten this bracket in a later step.

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Step 18:
View from beneath the overhead
bracket. These bolts are the primary
attachment for the overhead, so make
absolutely sure they are solidly
threaded, and fully tightened.
Step 21:
Secure the diffuser brackets once the
lights are functional and the diffuser
grid has been installed.
15. On the Rear Side of the table, have one person hold and stabilize the overhead,
and another person connect the wire harness from the table to the overhead and
install the Mounting Bracket Cover. Thread all six ¼” Black Bolts using the included
washers and then tighten fully.
16. Install the two hex head bolts through the BOTTOM of the Rear side Wall Side
Mounting bracket. Make sure they thread into the bottom of each tube as these are
the primary attachment for the overhead. If these cross-thread, come loose or are
otherwise not secure, your overhead will not be secure. Fully tighten these bolts.
17. Install the remaining two black bolts into
the Front Side Wall Mounting bracket and you
may now fully tighten all six bolts.
18. Now install the two hex head bolts through
the BOTTOM of the Front side Wall Side
Mounting bracket. Make sure they thread into the
bottom of each tube as these are the primary
attachment for the overhead. Fully tighten these
bolts.
19. You may now reinstall the fluorescent overhead
light bulbs, make sure they are properly seated and lock into place.
20. Apply power to the table. Both bulbs should illuminate immediately. If either or
both bulbs do not illuminate, check to make sure
they are seated to the sockets as described in step
18. If the bulbs still do not illuminate, contact
Valley-Dynamo Tech Support.
21. Reinstall the safety diffuser, secure the diffuser
brackets using the ⅝” Phillips screws and #10 black
washers.

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Just as with the disks and instructions sent with that brand new Computer, Phone,
Television, Printer, practically ANY electronic device these days, information can
and will change between the time this was printed and the time you reached for the
manual. Sometimes between printing and actual purchase.
The most current and complete troubleshooting, technical and parts breakdown
information can be found at any time at
www.valleydynamoparts.com
For additional assistance:
Email anytime: [email protected]
During business hours (Central US Time): call 972.595.5300
and follow the prompts for Tech support
We hope your proudly American-
built Dynamo Hockey table
provides decades of trouble-free
enjoyment. Thanks again for
considering Dynamo.
This manual is part # 850404376