Vendo V-max User guide

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SAFETY SECTION

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A COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
The Vendo Company is committed to safety in every aspect of our product design. Vendo is
committed to alerting every user to the possible dangers involved in improper handling or
maintenance of our equipment. The servicing of any electrical or mechanical device involves
potential hazards, both to those servicing the equipment and to users of the equipment.
These hazards can arise because of improper maintenance techniques. The purpose of this
manual is to alert everyone servicing Vendo equipment of potentially hazardous areas, and to
provide basic safety guidelines for proper maintenance.
This manual contains various warnings that should be carefully read to minimize the risk of
personal injury to service personnel. This manual also contains service information to insure
that proper methods are followed to avoid damaging the vendor or making it unsafe. It is also
important to understand these warnings are not exhaustive. Vendo could not possibly know,
evaluate, or advise of all of the conceivable ways in which service might be done. Nor can
Vendo predict all of the possible hazardous results. The safety precautions outlined in this
manual provide the basis for an effective safety program. Use these precautions, along with
the service manual, when installing or servicing the vendor.
We strongly recommend a similar commitment to safety by every servicing organization. Only
properly-trained personnel should have access to the interior of the machine. This
will minimize the potential hazards that are inherent in electrical and mechanical devices.
Vendo has no control over the machine once it leaves the premises. It is the owner or
lessor’s responsibility to maintain the vendor in a safe condition. See Section I of this manual
for proper installation procedures and refer to the appropriate service manual for
recommended maintenance procedures. If you have any questions, please contact the
Technical Services Department of the Vendo office nearest you.
SAFETY RULES
•Read the Safety Manual before installation or service.
•Test for proper grounding before installing to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire.
•Turn off power switch or disconnect power cord from wall outlet before servicing or
clearing product jams. The vending mechanism can trap and pinch hands.
•Use only fully-trained service technicians for Power-On servicing.
•Remove any product prior to moving a vendor.
•Use adequate equipment when moving a vendor.
•Always wear eye protection, and protect your hands, face, and body when working near
the refrigeration system.
•Use only authorized replacement parts.
•Be aware of inherent dangers in rocking or tipping a vending machine.
•Always turn power off before plugging or unplugging vendor to wall outlet.

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SECTION I: VENDOR INSTALLATION
A. Vendors are large, bulky machines of significant size and weight. Improper handling
can result in injury. When moving a vendor, carefully plan the route to be taken and the
people and equipment required to accomplish the task safely.
B. Remove all tape, shipping sealant, and Styrofoam from the vendor. Loosen any
shipping devices used to secure interior parts during shipping. Remove the wooden
shipping base attached to the vendor base by the vendor leveling screws. Make
certain the leveling screws are in place and functional.
C. Position the vendor three to four inches (7.6 cm to 10.2 cm) from a well-constructed
wall (of a building or otherwise) on a flat, smooth surface.
IMPORTANT: The vendor requires three inches (7.6 cm) of air space from the wall
to ensure proper air circulation to cool the refrigeration unit.
D. Adjust the leveling screws to compensate for any irregularities on the floor surface.
Ideally, no adjustment will be necessary and the leveling legs will be flush with the
bottom of the vendor. A spirit level is a useful aid to level the vendor. When the vendor
is properly leveled the outer door, when opened, will remain stationary. Vendors must
be level to ensure proper operation and to maintain stability characteristics. Do not
add legs to the vendor.
E. Check the manufacturer’s nameplate on the left or right side of the vendor’s outer door
to verify the main power supply requirements of the vendor. Be sure the main power
supply matches the requirements of the vendor. To ensure safe operation, plug the
vendor only into a properly grounded outlet.
DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS.
F. Recommended voltage specs = volts required + amps of circuit.
NOTE: Any power supply variance more than +10% may cause the vendor to malfunction.
*Power outlets must be properly grounded.
*Power outlets must be properly polarized, where applicable.
Test the outlets using the following information.
(Refer to Figure 1 on Page S-4.)

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TYPE 1
TYPE 2
TYPE 3
TYPE 4
TYPE 5
FIGURE 1
EARTH CONTACT SOCKET
(GREEN AND YELLOW)
0 VOLTS
OR LIVE (BROWN) 220 VOLTS
NEUTRAL (BLUE) 0
-
5 VOLTS
POWER CONTACT
SOCK
ET
OR LIVE (BROWN) 220 VOLTS
POWER CONTACT SOCKET
NEUTRAL (BLUE) 0
-
5 VOLTS
OR LIVE (BROWN) 0
-
5 VOLTS
NEUTRAL (BLUE) 220 VOLTS
POWER CONTACT SOCKET
OR LIVE (BROWN) 220 VOLTS
POWER CONTACT
SOCKET
NEUTRAL (BLUE) 0
-
5 VOLTS
POWER CONTACT SOCKET
NEUTRAL (BLUE) 0
-
5 VOLTS
OR LIVE (BROWN) 220 VOLTS
EARTH CONTACT
(GREEN AND YELLOW)
0 VOLTS
(GREEN AND YELLOW)
0 VOLTS
EARTH CONTACT
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP
2
STEP 3
STEP 3
SMALL SLOT
-
LINE 1
LIVE CONTACT (BLACK)
110 VOLTS
EARTH CONTACT
ROUND SOCKET
EARTH CONTACT SLOT
(GREEN AND YELLOW)
0 VOLTS
SLOT
LIVE CONTACT
NEUTRAL CONTACT
SLOT
(BROWN) 220 VOLTS
(BLUE) 0
-
5 VOLTS
LARGE SLOT
-
LINE 2
NEUTRAL CONTACT (WHITE
) 0
-
5 VOLTS
(GREEN) 0 VOLTS
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
S
TEP 2
STEP 3
OR LIVE (BROWN) 220 VOLTS
POWER CONTACT
SOCKET
NEUTRAL (BLUE) 0
-
5 VOLTS
CHECKING FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION

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SECTION I: VENDOR INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
For Type 1 and Type 2 outlets, test for Grounding and Polarization as follows:
1. With a test device (volt meter or test light), connect one probe to the receptacle’s
neutral contact and the other to the live contact. The test device should show a
reaction.
2. Connect one probe to the receptacle’s earth contact and the other to the live contact.
The test device should show a reaction.
For Type 3 through Type 5 outlets, test for Grounding as follows:
1.With a test device (volt meter or test light), determine which of the receptacle’s power
contacts is the live contact.
A. Connect one probe to the receptacle’s earth contact.
B. Connect the second probe to the left (or upper) power contact. If a reaction
occurs, this is the live power contact. If a reaction does not occur, move the
second probe to the right (or lower) contact. A reaction should occur, indicating
that this is the live power contact.
2. Connect one probe to the receptacle’s live power contact (as determined in step 1).
Connect the second probe to the other power contact (neutral). The test device
should show a reaction.
IF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE NOT MET FOR THE GIVEN OUTLET
TYPE, CONTACT A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND HAVE THE
NECESSARY CORRECTIONS MADE.

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SECTION I: VENDOR INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
G. Door Support (Figure 2)
The door support is to ensure that the outer
door closes squarely to the cabinet.
Raising the door can also ensure proper
alignment of the door latch.
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate parts and service manual for detailed instructions,
operating principles, and recommended maintenance intervals and
procedures.
FIGURE 2

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SECTION II: ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
GENERAL
Vendo vending machines are provided with the appropriate power supply setting for your
area. Some models are equipped with step-down transformers, as required. This enables the
vending machine to operate on different main voltages. Refer to Section I. E. for information
to determine the main power requirements. Refer to the appropriate service manual for
details of step-down transformer operations.
The power sources just mentioned are standard for both household and commercial lighting
and appliances. However, careless or improper handling of electrical circuits can result in
injury or death. Anyone installing, repairing, loading, opening, or otherwise servicing a
vending machine should be alerted to this point. Apply all of the normal precautions observed
in handling electrical circuits, such as:
•Refrigeration servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only.
•Unplug the vendor or move power switch to off position before servicing or clearing
product jams.
•Replace electrical cords if there is any evidence of fraying or other damage.
•Keep all protective covers and ground wires in place.
•Plug equipment into outlets that are properly grounded and polarized (where applicable),
and protected with fuses or circuit breakers.
•All electrical connections must be dry and free of moisture before applying power.
A. Grounding Systems
Vendo vending machines are provided with the appropriate service cord for the power
supply in your area. The service cord will connect to the matching electrical outlet.
Always ensure that the outlet to be used is properly grounded before plugging in the
vendor. (See pages S-3 through S-5.)
WARNING:
ALWAYS TEST TO VERIFY PROPER GROUNDING PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK AND FIRE
The electrical grounding system also includes the bonding of all metal components within the
vendor. This involves a system of bonding wires identified by green or green and yellow
marking. The system uses serrated head screws, lock washers, and star washers to ensure
the electrical connection between parts. Maintenance of vending equipment may involve
disassembly. Include the above items when reassembling, even if the vending machine may
appear to function normally without them. Omitting any of these items can compromise a link
in the grounding system. See the appropriate service manual or kit instructions for
components and assembly instructions.

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SECTION II: ELECTRICAL HAZARDS (CONTINUED)
B. Servicing with “Power Off”
For maximum safety, unplug the service cord from the wall outlet before opening the
vendor door. This will remove power from the equipment and avoid electrical and
mechanical hazards. Service personnel should remain aware of possible hazards
from hot components even though electrical power is off. See the appropriate
sections of this manual for further information.
C. Servicing with “Power On”
Some service situations may require access with the power on. Power on servicing
should be performed only by fully-qualified service technicians. Particular caution
is required in servicing assemblies that combine electrical power and mechanical
movement. Sudden movement (to escape mechanical action) can result in contact
with live circuits and vice versa. It is therefore doubly important to maintain maximum
clearances from both moving parts and live circuits when servicing.
WARNING:
“POWER-ON” SERVICING SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED ONLY BY
FULLY-TRAINED PERSONNEL. SUCH SERVICE BY UNQUALIFIED
INDIVIDUALS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Power to lighting and refrigeration system is shut off automatically by the electronic controller
when the outer door is opened. Applies to V-Max only.
NOTE: For power-on servicing of the vendor’s lighting system, turn lighting power on by
accessing the Lights test function of the electronic controller (see programming on
inner door). Applies to V-Max only.
For power-on servicing of the vendor’s refrigeration system, turn refrigeration
power on by accessing the Compressor test function of the electronic controller
(see programming on inner door). Applies to V-Max only.

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SECTION III: MECHANICAL HAZARDS
A. Servicing of Moving Parts and Assemblies
When servicing assemblies involving moving parts, use extreme caution!! Keep
fingers, hands, loose clothing, hair, tools, or any foreign material clear of entrapment.
As noted before under the electrical hazards section, Power On servicing should only
be performed by qualified personnel. Refer to and heed the warnings noted in the
electrical hazards section. These warnings refer to the potential hazards associated
with electrical power and moving parts. Always maintain maximum clearances from
electrical and moving parts.
Always install protective covers and guards when reassembling equipment.
WARNING:
THIS VENDING MACHINE INCLUDES MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
WHICH CAN BE HAZARDOUS IF IMPROPERLY HANDLED OR
SERVICED. USE CAUTION AND CONSULT THE VENDO
SAFETY MANUAL AND THE VENDO SERVICE MANUAL FOR
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION.
WARNING
RISK OF ENTRAPMENT RISK OF SHOCK !WARNING
ELECTRICAL
!
!

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SECTION IV: REFRIGERATION HAZARDS
GENERAL
Refrigeration systems involve both electrical power and mechanical action. These systems
may present any of the potential dangers shown in the sections on electrical and mechanical
hazards contained in this manual. See Sections II and III for further information.
A. Compressed Refrigerant
Refrigeration systems involve the compression and evaporation of gases. The
pressures contained represent a potential hazard if suddenly released in confined
areas. Caution is required when performing maintenance tests or repairs. All testing
of sealed refrigeration systems must be done by trained personnel who are familiar
with the systems and pressures involved.
B. Physical Protection
The accidental release of refrigerant gases can result in physical injuries. Always
wear protective glasses and protect your hands, face, and body when working near the
refrigeration system.
WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECT YOUR
HANDS, FACE, AND BODY WHEN WORKING NEAR THE
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM.
SECTION V: TEMPERATURE HAZARDS
GENERAL
Maintenance personnel should be alerted to the potential hazards from hot metal surfaces.
High temperatures may be present throughout the refrigeration system even though electrical
power has been removed.

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SECTION VI: SUBSTITUTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Unauthorized changes or the substitution of unauthorized parts can compromise the
equipment designs. This can result in unsafe conditions for either the service personnel
or the equipment users. Always refer to the appropriate parts and service manual for
replacement parts and maintenance instructions. If questions arise, contact the
Technical Services Department of the Vendo office in your area.
When servicing the vending machine, always reassemble all components to their
original location and position. Maintain the correct routing for tubing, electrical wiring,
etc. Replace all clamps, brackets, and guides to their original locations. Replace all
tubing, sleeving, insulating material, and protective covers to their original condition.
WARNING:
VENDO EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH APPROPRIATE
PROTECTIVE DEVICES TO PROTECT AGAINST THE
POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING AND FIRE AS A RESULT OF
EQUIPMENT OR COMPONENT FAILURES. SUBSTITUTION,
MODIFICATION, OR BYPASSING OF SUCH PROTECTIVE
DEVICES CAN CREATE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.
PROTECTIVE CIRCUITS SHOULD NEVER BE BYPASSED, AND
FAILED PROTECTIVE DEVICES MUST BE REPLACED ONLY
WITH FACTORY-AUTHORIZED PARTS.
A. Service Cord Replacement
Vendo vending machines are furnished with unique power supply cords. If
replacement becomes necessary, consult the appropriate parts and service manual
and order the correct replacement cord for the model of vending machine in question.
Do not use substitute replacement cords. Only authorized service personnel with
appropriate training should replace the vending machine service cord. If a question
should arise concerning which service cord to order, contact the Technical Services
Department of the Vendo office in your area.

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SECTION VI: SUBSTITUTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT!
The wires in the main leads are colored in accordance with the following code:
110v/120v 220v/240v
Green Green and Yellow................................ Earth
White Blue........................................................ Neutral
Black Brown.................................................... Live

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SECTION VII: CONSUMER SAFETY WARNING
WARNING:
VENDOR CAN BE OVERTURNED IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS
APPLIED, AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
GENERAL
There have been incidents, including fatalities, when vending machines have been
vandalized by being pulled over in an attempt to obtain free product or money.
To warn of the danger involved in tipping, shaking, or rocking the vending machine, a
decal has been designed to be affixed to vending machines. (One such decal is supplied
with the vending machine.) Vendo will supply sufficient decals to be placed on all
machines, on request. If you have any questions, contact the Technical Services
Department of the Vendo office in your area.
THE FOLLOWING DECAL SHOULD BE PLACED IN A POSITION ON
THE VENDOR CONTROL PANEL AT EYE LEVEL.
Never rock or tilt.
Machine can fall over
and cause serious
injury or death.
Vending machine will
not dispense free
product.
389611A
WARNING
ENGLISH
SPANISH
AVISO
389611-2A
provee producto gratis.
Esta Vendomatica no
graves o matarle.
y cauzarle heridas
Puede caer sobre usted
esta maquina.
Nunca voltie o incline
MISE EN
389611-1A
distribue pas de
Cette machine ne
des blessures graves
se renverser et causer
Le distributeur peut
ou incliner.
Ne jamais secouer
GARDE
ou la morte.
produits gratuitement.
FRENCH

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PARTS, SALES, & SERVICE CENTERS OF VENDO/SANDEN COMPANY
AREA ADDRESS PHONE NUMBERS
United States,
Canada The Vendo Company 7209 N. Ingram
Fresno, CA 93650 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Japan Sanden International Corporation
31-7 Taito 1-Chome
Taito-ku
Tokyo 110, Japan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Europe, Mid-East,
Africa, U.S.S.R. Vendo GMBH Spangerstr. 22, P.O. Box 130940
40599 Dusseldorf
Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Australia,
New Zealand Sanden International Pty. Ltd. 54 Allingham St., Condell Park
N.S.W. 2200
Australia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Singapore,
Hong Kong,
Indonesia,
Philippines, India
Sanden International (Singapore) Pte., Ltd.
Sanden House, 25, Ang Mo Kio St. 65
Singapore 569062
The Republic of Singapore
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Taiwan Sanden International Taiwan Corp.
No, 21-6, Sec 1
Tun Hwa S. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan, ROC
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Belgium N.V. Vendo Benelux, S.A.
Industrial Research Park N.O.H.
13 Font St. Landry
1120 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
England Vendhall, Ltd.
Unit 17, The Basingstoke Enterprise Centre
Westham Lane, Worting Rd,
Basingstoke, Hants RG22, 6NQ
Great Britain
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Italy Vendo Italy S.p.A.
Casella Postale 9
1-15033 Casale Monferrato
Italy
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Spain Vendo Iberia, S.A.
C/ Sant Ferran No. 92
Poligono Industrial la Almeda, Sector P-1
08940 Cornella, (Barcelona), Spain
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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PARTS, SALES, & SERVICE CENTERS OF VENDO/SANDEN COMPANY
FOR LATIN AMERICA
AREA ADDRESS PHONE NUMBERS
Mexico Vendo de Mexico
Camino Real de Toluca No. 154
Col. Bellavista
01140 Mexico D.F. Mexico
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Central America The Vendo Company
7209 N. Ingram
Fresno, CA 93650 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Chile Pelp Internacional, S.A.
4560 El Rosal
Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Brazil Cimaq Industria e Comercio de Maq, Ltda.
Estrada Uniao e Industria, 9.120 Itaipava
25730-730 Petropolis
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
South America The Vendo Company
7209 N. Ingram Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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