Live Bait    

Vending machine
Service Manual 

Model: 3037-BAITA 

INTRODUCTION 

This manual contains installation and programming instructions for the Model 3037- BAITA vending machine. This is a six (6) select vending machine, designed to dispense live bait, such as minnows and worms, prepackaged in Styrofoam containers. The products are stored in fourteen (14) serpentine-type columns, easily loaded. Fourteen vend motors are controlled by six selection buttons. Product is vended on a "first-in, first- out" principle assuring proper rotation of inventory. The vend mechanism is a 24-volt motor-driven dual cam arrangement. The front cam holds the product to be dispensed at the "vend position", releasing it to the delivery area during the vend cycle. The rear cam advances into the path of the products, in front of the second container, holding the remainder of the products back until the vend cycle is complete. At the end of the vend cycle, the next container is released to the vend position, awaiting the next transaction. Each selection can be priced individually, with vend prices ranging from $.05 to $99.95 in five cent increments. The controller monitors electrical functions during each vend and any malfunctions (faulty motors, etc.) detected by the controller will be recorded in memory and the operation of any defective motor will be disabled. Individual motors determined to be inoperative will not affect the operation of the remaining motors.

UPACKING 

This vending machine was thoroughly inspected before leaving the factory and the delivering carrier has accepted this vending machine as their responsibility. Any damage or irregularities should be noted at the time & delivery and reported to the carrier. Request a written inspection report from the claims inspector to file any claim for damage. File the claim with the carrier (not the manufacturer) within 15 days after receipt of the vending machine.   Carefully remove the outside packing material in a manner not to damage the finish or exterior of the vending machine. Inspect the vending machine for concealed shipping damage.  Report any damage hidden by the shipping material directly to the delivering carrier on a Hidden Damage Report.   Remove the "Knock-A-Way" support by sliding a pallet jack under the vending machine, inserting a screwdriver or prying tool into the groove of the Knock-A-Way and splitting it in two as shown in Figure 1. Turn the leveling screws in as far as possible.  Position the vending machine in its place of operation, no further than 4 feet from the power outlet or receptacle and check that the door will open fully without interference.  Leave at least six (6) inches of space between the back of the machine and any wall or obstruction for proper air circulation. 

Level the vending machine, making sure all levelers are touching the floor.  The vending machine must be level for proper operation.  When the vending machine is level, the door can be opened to any position and not move by itself.  Try the door half closed, straight out and in the wide open position before deciding that the vending machine is level.  Open the outer door and remove all internal packing material.  The keys to the vending machine are located in the coin return cup.

Warning: Do not block the ventilation openings in the front or back of the vending machine.  Always allow free ventilation so that exhaust air is not trapped.  Failure to do so could result in a refrigeration failure.

INSTALLATION 

Consult local, state and federal codes and regulations before installation of the vending machine.  For proper operation of equipment utilizing electronically controlled components, it is recommended that the equipment be placed on an isolated of dedicated circuit, properly polarized and grounded.  The circuit should be a minimum 20 Amp, 115 Volt AC, 60 cycle power source.

Warning: Do not operate this vending machine on an extension cord.

Figure 2 shows a properly grounded and polarized three-wire grounding type wall outlet.

Note: The hot (or line) terminal of the outlet should always be counter-clockwise from the ground terminal.  The neutral terminal will be clockwise from the ground terminal.

• Voltage Check: With a multi-meter set to check AC line voltage, insert on connector to the hot terminal and the other connector to the neutral terminal.  The multi-meter should indicate 103-126 VAC.

• Polarity and Ground Check: With a multi-meter set to check ac line voltage, insert on connector to the hot terminal and the other connector to the ground terminal.  The multi-meter should indicate 103-126 VAC.

• Amperage Check: At the fuse box or circuit breaker panel, locate the proper circuit, and ensure that the amperage reading of the fuse or breaker protecting the circuit is at least 20 amp.

If the receptacle is not properly grounded or polarized, contact a licensed electrician to correctly polarize and/or ground the receptacle to ensure safe operation.  Plug in the vending machine and turn on the power switch, located in the lower left-hand corner of the inside cabinet.

• The display lights will come on.

• "Use Correct Change" LED will light

• "Make Another Selection" LED will light

• Validator stacker, if so equipped, will cycle.

• The evaporator motors will run.

• Depending on ambient temperature, either the heater (if installed as an option) or the refrigerator unit will run for three minutes.

• .00 will display

Product Label Installation 

Place product identification labels indicating the type of products available to the customer inside the selection buttons.

Open the vending machine and separate the inner and outer doors.  On the back side of the outer door, open the coin mechanism door by sliding the latch at the top to the right.  Insert the Product Label into the pocket provided as shown in Figure 3.

Make sure the label agrees with the product loaded in the serpentine columns.  See the "Loading Instructions" section for capacities and motor assignment.

Loading Instructions 

There are fourteen (14) compartments that hold the product for the six (6) available selections.

Table 1 indicated the motors that run when a selection button is pressed.

Each column inside the vending machine is identified with the motor number.  Make sure that product label placed in the selection button agrees with the product loaded in the columns.

Note: Load lighter products in the center columns (7 & 8 or 9 & 10) to insure proper movement through the serpentine.

Coin Changer 

Caution: Do not plug or unplug the coin mechanism with the power on.

When customers insert coins, they are stored in self-loading, high-capacity change tubes.  Coins returned on over-deposit will be the fewest number of available coins.  When the change tubes become full, additional coins are routed to the cash box.

The coin changer has been preset at the factory:

• Canadian coins are rejected.

• When the quarter tube is full, quarters are diverted to the coin box.

Note: An ample supply of quarters is needed in order to give change for $1 and $5 bills.

• Dollar coins are rejected.

Manually load the coin mechanism with nickels, dimes and quarters through the slots at the top of each change tube.  See Figure 4.

When adequate nickels have been loaded to cover the low-level sensors in the nickel tube, the "Use Correct Change" LED will go off.

To empty the coins stored in the change tubes, push the Service Mode Button two times. CPO displays.

• Press selection button 1 to dispense nickels.

• Press selection button 2 to dispense dimes.

• Press selection button 3 to dispense quarters.

Note: The coin changer must have a minimum of nickels and quarters to allow the Dollar Bill Validator to function.

Dollar Bill Changer 

The bill changer has been preset at the factory:

• Standard security bill acceptance.

• Bills accepted in both directions (face up).

• Pulse interface the control board.

• Rejects $20 bills.

• Rejects $10 bills.

• Accepts $1, $2, and $5 bills.

Note: If the coin changer does not have adequate change for pay-back, the bill changer will not accept bills.

Removing Accepted Bills 

Accepted bills may be removed by opening the bill box or by removing the bill box from the validator. (See Figure 5)

Note: If the bill box is removed, make sure it is fully latched in place when returned to the validator.

Troubleshooting 

Troubleshoot the bill changer by reading flashes (blinks) of light from the (red) LED located on the side of the logic board cover.  See Table 4.  These flashes can be seen through the gray smoked cover. (See Figure 6).  During normal operation the LED will be a steady (constant) red.

Clearing Jams & Cleaning 

Trapped bills, debris or dirt can result in poor bill acceptance or bill rejection.  Remove the lower housing to clear trapped bills or debris.  See Figure 7.  Clean the bill path plastic parts or belts with a cloth moistened with a mild soap and water solution.  Clean the magnetic head and optic sensors using a swab and isopropyl alcohol.

Caution: Do not use any petroleum-based cleaning solvents, scouring pads or stiff brushes for cleaning.

PRICE SETTING INSTRUCTIONS 

A vend price must be established for each selection.  To change a price the controller must be in the Service Mode.

1. Open the vending machine and separate the inner and outer doors.

2. Locate the Service Mode Button on the inside upper portion of the outer door.  See Figure 8.

3. Push the Service Mode Button five (5) times.  SPr displays.

4. Push the selection button of the item to be priced.  See Figure 9.  The current vend price for that selection displays.

To increase the vend price: press and hold the same selection button a second time.  The vend price increases by 5¢ every half second as long as the button is held pressed.

To decrease the vend price: press the same selection button a third time.  The vend price decreases by 5¢ every half second as long as the button is held pressed.

5. Pressing the same selection button will toggle between increasing and decreasing the vend price of that selection.

6. When the desired vend price for that selection appears in the display, go to the next selection.

7. When the last vend price has been set, push any other selection button one time.

8. Press the Service Mode Button, or allow the controller to "time-out" in approximately 20 seconds.

Setting the vend price to .00 starts "Free Vend". No money is required to dispense the product.

Note: Make sure that the vend price is correct for each selection.  Make sure that the price, product label and product loaded in the serpentine columns agree.

Installation Check List 

1. All shipping brackets, packing material and tape have been removed.
2. The vending machine is level from front to back and right to left.
3. The dedicated power outlet is properly polarized and grounded.
4. Coin changer payout tubes have been properly loaded.
5. All vend prices have been set correctly.
6. The vending machine has been properly loaded and all items in each selection corresponds with the label and vend price.

Service Mode 

To program the vending machine, you must be in the Service Mode.  Eight different functions can be performed in the Service Mode:

1. Motor Count
2. Dispense Coins
3. Test Vend Single Selection
4. Test Vend All Selections
5. Set Vend Prices
6. Options - Force Vend, Bill Escrow, Multi Vend
7. Total Cash Sales
8. Total Vend count

The vending machine is in Sales Mode when .00 displays.

To enter the Service Mode, press the Service Mode Button on the control board inside the door the specified number of times.

To exit the Service Mode, press the Service Mode Button, or the controller will automatically exit in approximately 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed during that time. .00 displays

Motor Count 

Press the Service Mode Button one time.  One of the following displays:

2-digit number, not flashing: Indicates the number of functional motors. (Should be 14.)

5-xx, flashing: selection button number "xx" is stuck in the "ON" position.

Note: The service mode will not operate properly until the stuck button has been corrected.

Dispense Coins 

Press the Service Mode Button two times.  CPO displays.  To remove coins from the coin changer:

• Press selection button 1 to dispense nickels

• Press selection button 2 to dispense dimes

• Press selection button 3 to dispense quarters

Test Vend Single Selection 

Press the Service Mode Button three times. dtS displays.  Press a selection button to run the corresponding motor.

Note: To test motor 3, because motors 1, 2, and 3 are assigned to selection button 1, you might need to press selection button three times.

Test Vend All Selections 

Press the Service Mode Button four times. dtA displays.  Press any selection button.

The motors will run in sequence, starting with motor 1.  As they run, the motor number displays.  The top columns are dispensed by the even-numbered motors.  The lower columns are dispensed by the odd-numbered motors.

To insure fresh product in the vend area, motors assigned to a selection button run sequentially.

Example: When selection button 1 is first pressed, motor number 1 will run.  When selection button 1 is next pressed, motor number 2 will run, and so on.

Schematic For Bait-C 

ADDENDUM 

The following are additions to the bait control board.

Add the following to the Operating Section of he Bait Vending Machine Service Manual P/N 4207449.

Sold Out Switch Change 

The controller will read the Sold Out Switch during the entire vend cycle rather than after the vend cycle.  Once a selection has been made and the vend motor begins to turn, the controller begins to monitor the Sold Out Switch.

This action accomplishes two things.  An inactive sold out switch is over-ridden in the even that a dented or distorted Styrofoam canister is resting against the switch, and it allows the last canister of product for a particular selection to be vended to avoid spoilage.

Empty Entire Selection 

The Empty Entire Selection option allows the vending machine operator to dispense all product canisters of a single selection.

During a Empty Entire Selection cycle the shaker motor is disabled and bi-fold door motor rotates to open the door, which remains open until the Empty Entire Selection cycle is stopped.

Note: Total cash sales and total vend counts are not incremented during a Empty Entire Selection cycle.

Place the controller in Service Mode by pushing the service mode button six (6) times. ECOL will display.

To completely empty a selection, press the desired selection button to sequentially run every motor tied to that selection.  Press the same selection button a second time to halt the Empty Entire Selection mode.

The motors of a selection will run sequentially until all columns are empty.  If one column runs empty before the others, the controller will skip that column and keep running the others until all columns are empty.  Then each motor will run once more with the shaker running to make sure each column is completely empty.

To exit Service Mode press the service mode button one (1) time or wait for the controller to time out, (approximately 25 seconds).

The following Section replaces the programming instructions in Service Manual P/N 4207449.

The following Schematic replaces the Schematic found in Service Manual P/N 4207449.