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NAMCO Alpine Racer Operator's Manual
Summary of Alpine Racer
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Part no. 90500085 operators manual i t is the responsibility of the operator to maintain customer safety at all times , and it is imperative that the details set out in this manual are followed precisely , 52".
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No part of this publication may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic or electronic process, or in the form of phonographic recording, nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted or otherwise copied for public or private use, without permission from namco europe limited while the...
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Safety warning in order to use this machine safely, be sure to read this operators manual carefully before installation, adjustment or use of this machine. Whenever the owner of this machine entrusts disassembly, installation, adjustment, routine maintenance or trouble shooting to another person, th...
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Page 6 1. Specifications power supply :- 230volts ac monitor :- thomson 52" projector monitor (rp52) coin acceptor mars cashflow - 1 channel dimensions :- assembled 1265(w) x 2245(d) x 2320(h) monitor cabinet 1250(w) x 645(d) x 1940(h) ski assembly 1265(w) x 1600(d) x 1220(h) header 1145(w) x 350(d)...
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Page 7 2. Precautions be sure to read this section carefully. 2-1 notes on operation ( requirements) 2-2 safety mechanisms and controls for safety, this machine is equipped with a locking mechanism for securing the steps when the machine is not being played. • the step locking mechanism is controlle...
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Page 8 2-3 cautions when transporting. A. Do not subject the game to physical shock when transporting or moving it. B. Always return the levellers to the up position before moving the machine, even for short distances. C. The monitor cabinet, ski assy and header assy must be separated before shippin...
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Page 9 2. If this machine is installed next to walls or other machines, ensure that there is plenty of space between them. 2-4 cautions when installing. 1. This machine is designed for indoor use only. Do not install the machine in the following places.
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Page 10 note: so that customers are not injured by the movement of the ski tray, ensure that there is at least 300mm separation between other machines or walls. If two alpine racer machines are next to each other the space between them must be at least 600mm. Note: in order to gain access to the pow...
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Page 11 3. How to play this game is based on alpine ski racing. The player stands on the steps and moves them left or right to control the skier. By using the inner edge when moving the steps, the skier slows down and turns quickly. • race mode the player races the computer skiers and the object is ...
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Page 12 4. Major components.
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Page 13 5. Installation warning if the location site of this machine has a polished floor it is recommended that rubber pads are fitted under the level adjusters to prevent the machine sliding on the floor. 5-1 fitting the header assembly the header assembly has a forward centre of gravity, so it is...
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Page 14 5-2 connecting the ski assy to the monitor cabinet. 1. Connect the connectors between the ski assembly and monitor cabinet. 2. Push the ski assembly fully up to the monitor cabinet, taking care not to trap any wires. 3. Fit, finger tight, a joint bracket to each side using 4off hex head set ...
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Page 15 2. Place the assembled safety mat into position under the ski step assy. 3. Retain the safety mat in position with the hex head set screws (m8x20), spring washers and flat washers 5-3 fitting the safety mat 1. Assemble the floor safety mat by fitting the securing plates from underneath, the ...
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Page 16 service bracket coin counter test service test service right player left player 6. Adjustments 6-1 turning on the power after the machine has been installed, turn on the power. The power switch is located on the rear of the monitor cabinet. 6-2 adjustment switches the adjustment switches are...
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Page 17 menu coin options ----------------- (1) sets the price of play (see 6-3-1) game options ----------------- (2) sets the game options (see 6-3-2) i/o test ----------------- (3) used for testing switches and controls ----------------- (see 6-3-3) sound test ----------------- (4) used for testin...
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Page 18 coin options [ default in green ] game cost 1 coin 1 credit ------------------------ (a) free play off ------------------------ (b) exit select l/r button : choose decision button : change + 6-3-1 coin options 1. Select item (1) "coin options" on the menu screen to set the game cost and rela...
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Page 19 6-3-2 game options 1. Select item (2) "game options" on the menu screen to set the game options and related settings. 2. Press 'select l/r' to select the required item. 3. Press the 'decision' button to adjust the settings. Standard settings are displayed in green. 4. Select "exit" and press...
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Page 20 i/o test dip 4 12345678 ............................(a) switch test ............................(b) motor test ............................(c) step adjust ............................(d) exit select l/r button : choose decision button : enter 6-3-3 i/o test 1. Select item (3) "i/o test" on t...
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Page 21 6-3-3-1 switch test 1. Select switch test from the 'i/o test' menu. The following screen will appear on the monitor. Note:- on entering switch test the skis will be unlocked. Ensure that the skis are returned to the locked condition at the end of the test by entering motor test (see 6-3-3-2)...
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Page 22 6-3-3-2 motor test 1. Select motor test from the 'i/o test' menu. The following screen will appear on the monitor. Motor test now motor state : lock ............ (a) go motor : free ................. (b) exit l/r select button : choose decision button : exit (a) displays the current conditio...
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Page 23 6-3-4 sound test 1. Select item (4) "sound test" on the menu screen to test the sound and speakers. 2. The following screen will appear on the monitor. 3. Select the required item by 'select l/r' buttons. The selected item will ‘blink’. 4. Pressing the decision button will cause the selected...
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Page 24 6-3-5 monitor test 1. Select item (5) “monitor test” on the menu screen to set up and adjust the monitor. 2. On entering monitor test, the screen will display one of the following test patterns. 3. Use 'select l/r' buttons to change to the next pattern and 'decision' button to return to the ...
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Page 25 item description (a) play total number of games played at each difficulty level for each course. (b) goal total number of games completed at each difficulty level for each course. (c) ext0 number of games finishing at 1st extended time gate at each difficulty level in race game. (d) ext1 num...
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Page 26 6-4 initialization after replacing parts initialization must be performed after replacing the game pc board, rom or step controls. If initialization is not performed, the game will not function correctly. During initialization, ensure that the step edges are level. 6-4-1 adjustment method (a...
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Page 27 6-4-2 adjustment method (b) 1. Slide the test switch on. 2. Turn the power off and then back on again. 3. Select "i/'o test" and press the decision button (view change). 4. Select "step adjust" and press the decision button. The controls are now initialized. 5. After initialization is comple...
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Page 28 d. If the first lock is completed within fifteen seconds, but the steps cannot be released, motor error 2 screen is displayed until the fault is rectified. E. If after the steps have been freed, they do not re-lock, as an emergency measure, motor error 3 screen is displayed. This allows the ...
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Page 29 7. Maintenance danger: in order to prevent injury or electric shock to service personnel, ensure that the main power is off before attempting any maintenance. Danger: before performing any work not described in this manual, be sure to contact your distributor to receive instructions or answe...
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Page 30 7-2 replacing the fluorescent tube 1) remove the ten socket button head screws (m5x12), and remove the side vac- forms (five screws on each vac-form) 2) remove the two countersunk screws (m5x12) from the bottom of the acrylic. 3) remove the two socket button head screws (m4x25), and remove t...
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Page 31 7-3 replacing push button switches and lamps 1) remove six security screws (m5x20) and two security screws (m5x12), and lift off the top cover taking care not to strain the wiring. 2) disconnect the connector. 3) separate the switch/lamp holder from the button by pulling it directly away fro...
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Page 32 7-4 replacing the step limit switches warning: ensure that the machine is disconnected from the main power supply before commencing work. 1) remove the top cover. (see section 7-3) 2) remove four security screws (m5x12) securing each side vac-form to the mast assembly and remove both side va...
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Page 33 4) remove two pozi head screws (m3x16) and replace the limit switch ensuring the wires are replaced on the correct terminals. 5) reassemble in reverse order. 7-5 replacing the l/r turn control pot warning: ensure that the machine is disconnected from the main power supply before commencing w...
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Page 34 3) disconnect the connector, slacken the pot retaining grub screw (m4x8) and remove the control pot and bracket. 4) replace the control pot taking care to ensure that the wires are replaced to the correct terminals. 5) reassemble in reverse order. 6) re-initialize game. (see 7-7 "adjustments...
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Page 35 7-6 replacing the tilt control pot 1) remove the front vac-form. (see section 7-3) 2) remove four security head screws (m5x12) and remove the ski step front vac- form. 3) disconnect the connector, slacken the pot retaining grub screw (m4x8) and remove the control pot and bracket. 4) replace ...
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Page 36 7-7 removing the step rubber 1) remove three security screws (m5x12) and retaining bracket from the outside edge of the step rubber, lift the rubber edge and remove the three inner security screws (m5x12) and retaining bracket. 2) tilt the step assembly and remove three security screws (m5x1...
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Page 37 7-8 step-lock maintenance 7-8-1 releasing the step-lock 1. Turn the power switch on 2. Press the service switch, and start the game. 3. When the game starts, the restriction plate (see diag.) moves to the released position. 4. When the steps are released, turn the power off. 5. To re-lock th...
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Page 38 7-8-3 inspecting the pillow unit warning make sure that the power is turned off. If work is to be carried out with the covers removed, take care not to trap hands or fingers in the mechanism. When greasing the step-lock, inspect the pillow assembly for any problems. 1. Release the step-lock ...
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Page 39 8. Trouble shooting • ensure that the power is turned off before making adjustments or replacing parts. • if none of the items below correspond to your problem, or if the problem is not corrected by the treatment described below, contact your dealer for further advice. • always return pc boa...
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Page 40 8-3 header assembly 8-4 mast assembly 8-5 step assembly symptom cause treatment ref. Page there is no sound from a speaker. Is a connector loose or disconnected. Connect the connector. Pg44 schematic is the volume too low. Adjust volume setting. Pg18 6-3-4 "warning!" is displayed. The step l...
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Page 41 9. Parts item description part no. 1 header acrylic 30000222 2 header vac-form - rhs 45000721 3 header vac-form - lhs 45000720 4 header wooden housing 37100086 5 header metal housing cover 45000584 6 header acrylic retaining bracket 45000581 7 header vac-form decal lhs/rhs 40000266 8 fluores...
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Page 42 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 item description part no 1 thomson 52" projection monitor 84000030 2 projector cabinet side decal - lhs/rhs 40000284 3 alpine racer pcb assy - system 22 xar-pcb 4 smpsu 5v/30a - 12v/5a 83000001 5 elkay block 5 way 66000014 6 fuse 1¼" 2a quick-blo 63500504 fuse 1...
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Page 44 item description part no 1 main base metalwork 45000585 2 main base extension arm - rhs 45000586 3 main base extension arm - lhs 45000587 4 main base extension arm vac-form - lhs 45000588 5 main base extension arm vac-form - rhs 45000589 6 snow field vac-form - lhs 45000590 7 snow field vac-...
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Item description part no. 1 main mast metal work 45000643 2 mast front cover vac-form 45000644 3 mast side vac-form - lhs 45000645 4 mast side vac-form - rhs 45000646 5 control panel vac-form 45000647 6 speaker mesh front support bracket 45000648 7 loudspeaker wooden cabinet 37100081 8 loudspeaker g...
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Page 48 item description part no 1 step assy main metal structure 45000618 2 step tray assy 45000619 3 step vac-form - front 45000620 4 step vac-form - rear 45000621 5 step rubber 45000622 6 rosta spring bracket - front 38x60 45000623 7 rosta spring bracket - rear 38x60 45000624 8 rosta spring swing...
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Page 49 10. Schematics.
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