Innovative Concepts In Entertainment Wacky Ducks Owners And Service Manual

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GAME WILL NOT START NO A.C. POWER CHECK POWER AT A.C.RECEPTICLE
POWER MODULE SET INCORRECTLY CHECK VOLTAGE SETTING
FUSE BAD IN POWER MODULE CHECK OR REPLACE FUSE
FUSE BAD ON MAIN P.C. BOARD CHECK OR REPLACE FUSE
NO CREDITS INSERT PROPER AMOUNT OF COINS
BAD COIN MICRO SWITCH CHECK OR REPLACE MICRO SWITCH
BAD TRANSFORMER CHECK TRANSFORMER VOLTAGES
BAD GAME HARNESSING CHECK W / METER & REPAIR IF NEEEDED
BAD MAIN P.C. BOARD REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN P.C. BOARD
DUCKS WILL NOT MOVE BAD DRIVE MOTOR REPLACE DRIVE MOTOR
BAD DRIVE TRANSISTOR REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN P.C. BOARD
NO CREDITS IN GAME ADD CREDITS TO GAME
BAD FUSE ON MAIN P.C. BOARD CHECK OR REPLACE FUSE
BELT BINDING SEE MANUAL FOR BELT ADJUSTMENT
TICKETS WILL NOT DISPENSE BAD TICKET DISPENSER CHECK FOR JAMS OR REPLACE
BAD GAME HARNESSING CHECK W / METER & REPAIR IF NEEDED
NO TICKETS IN GAME ADD TICKETS TO GAME
GAME PROGRAMMED IMPROPERLY RE-PROGRAM TICKET DISPENSE OPTION
DUCK MARQUEE W ONT LIGHT CHECK CONTROL UNIT FOR POWER IS SWITCH TURNED ON
OR FLASHES INCORRECTLY BAD FUSE ON ROPE LIGHT P.C. BOARD   CHECK OR REPLACE FUSE
IS LIGHT CONTROL SET CORRECTLY SEE SET-UP FOR DIRECTIONS
ROPE LIGHT NOT CONNECTED HOOK UP ROPE LIGHTING
ROPE LIGHT BAD OR SHORTED REPLACE ROPE LIGHTING
DISPLAY DUCKS WILL NOT BAD LIGHT BULB CHECK AND REPLACE BULB
LIGHT OR FLASH OR STAYS  BAD HARNESSING CHECK W / METER & REPAIR IF NEEEDED
LIT BAD TRANSISTER ON MAIN BOARD REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN P.C. BOARD
FROG DISPLAYS DONT WORK BAD FROG DISPLAY REPAIR OR REPLACE P.C. BOARD
OR WORK INCORRECTLY. BAD HARNESSING CHECK W / METER & REPAIR IF NEEEDED
EYE LIGHTS DONT FLASH BAD LIGHT BULB REPLACE BULB
NO SCORE WHEN DUCKS  BAD FROG DISPLAY REPAIR OR REPLACE P.C. BOARD
ARE KNOCKED OVER BAD MICRO SWITCH REPLACE MICRO SWITCH
MICRO SWITCH WIRE BENT WRONG REBEND WIRE FOR OPTIMUM CONTACT
BAD HARNESSING CHECK W / METER & REPAIR IF NEEEDED
NO FLORESCENT LIGHTING BAD FLORESCENT BULB REPLACE BULB
BAD LIGHT BALLAST REPLACE BALLAST
BAD WIRING CHECK W / METER & REPAIR IF NEEEDED
NO SOUND OR SOUND LOW BAD SPEAKER REPLACE SPEAKER
BAD WIRING CHECK W / METER & REPAIR IF NEEEDED
VOLUME SET TOO LOW ADJUST VOLUME (SEE MANUAL)
PUNCHING GLOVE  DOESNT BAD DRIVE TRANSISTOR REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN P.C. BOARD
WORK OR WORKS SLOWLY BAD THERMAL SWITCH TEST OR REPLACE SWITCH
BAD COOLING FAN REPLACE FAN
BAD PUSH BUTTON SWITCH CHECK OR REPLACE SWITCH
BAD HARNESSING CHECK W / METER & REPAIR IF NEEEDED 
						

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OPERATIONAL
BACKGROUND
The WACKY DUCKS
 game has been designed
to be as easy as possible to repair.
The duck belt can be easily adjusted while in the
game, yet can be removed easily from the game
if replacement should ever become necessary.
The punching mechanisms have been designed
for easy access by simply removing the access
covers.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PHILOSOPHY
To find problems with the game, always first
check what should be obvious. See that the
game is plugged in, and that all of the fuses on
the game are good. This includes the fuse that is
located INSIDE the power module.
Next, check to see that all of the connectors are
firmly seated and that none of the wires have
been pulled out of them.
When trying to find out if specific components are
bad or not, try swapping them with components
from another player station to see if the problem
moves with the component, or stays where it
was.  This will help you to know if you have a
problem with a specific component, or maybe a
problem with either the wiring or the Main P.C.
Board.
Use extreme caution when using probes or
voltmeters if the game is powered up. If doing
continuity checks, it is important to disconnect the
harnessing at both ends, as attached they may
yield erroneous results.
If a P.C. Board is suspected as the cause of a
problem, check to see that all of the components
on the board are firmly attached. Pay special
attention to any socketed devices.
If light bulbs are suspected, swap them with one
that is known to work to narrow the problem
down to either a bulb or P.C. Board.
MECHANICAL REPAIR
PUNCHING GLOVE ASSEMBLY
OVERVIEW
The punching glove system is designed for high
reliability and safety. The assembly can be
designed with simplicity in mind, as the solenoid
is driven for maximum pull in strength.
The solenoid is driven by approximately 35 DC
volts. This voltage may be higher or lower
depending on your A.C. voltage at the wall.
The solenoid is fan cooled to allow for higher
voltages that will in turn provide the higher pull in
strength.
Since fan cooling is necessary under a high
game play mode, the solenoid is protected by a
bi-metal thermal switch that is strapped directly to
the solenoid bobbin.  This switch assures that if
the fan fails, the solenoid power will be shut down
before the coil could be damaged.
The thermal switch is run IN LINE with the
solenoid power. This simple arrangement is very
reliable and easy to troubleshoot.
TESTING THE COIL
TESTING FOR POWER - Disconnect the coil
from the connectors. Using a voltmeter, measure
that voltage is present during game play if the
punch button is pressed. There should be a
voltage of 30+ volts D.C. If you do not see this
much voltage, but do see some, your meter is
probably too slow to see the voltage, as it is only
on for approximately 100 milliseconds. If you
dont see any voltage at all, the solenoid driver
F.E.T. on the main P.C. Board could be bad. It
could also be that the push button is not sending
a signal to the main P.C. Board.
If you see voltage to the coil, but the mechanism
wont fire, check that the thermal switch is
working correctly. W hen the thermal switch is
cool, disconnect the wires from its leads and do a
continuity test across the switch terminals. You
should see continuity. If you dont, the switch
needs to be replaced. 
						

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If you see that the thermal switch is good, check
to see that the coil and the diode on the coil are
good.
Disconnect the coil and unsolder 1 side of the
diode. Do a resistance check to see that there is
infinite resistance in one direction. If there is no
resistance in either direction the diode is bad. If
the diode is bad, there is also a chance that the
drive transistor and / or fuse could be bad as
well.
If the diode tests good, check to see the
resistance of the coil. It should measure
approximately 3.8 ohms. This resistance will vary
some depending on the temperature of the coil. If
the resistance is significantly more or less, the
coil should be replaced.
COIL REPLACEMENT
1.  Remove the 2 bolts that hold the
punching mech cover in place.
2.  Disconnect the micro switch assembly
from the push button and remove the
cover.
3.  Remove the 2 square drive screws that
hold the cardboard fan shroud in place.
4.  Remove the wires that attach to the
solenoid.
5.  Remove the 4 screws that hold the
assembly into the cabinet.  NOTE: IF
THERE ARE SPACERS TO ADJUST
THE SOLENOID ANGLE BETW EEN
THE PUNCHER BRACKET AND
CABINET, BE SURE TO USE THEM IN
THE SAME PLACE WHEN
REASSEMBLING THE GAME. 
						

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6.  Remove the hex nuts that secure the 2
long shoulder bolts to the puncher
mounting bracket. Unscrew the two
shoulder bolts from the puncher
mounting bracket. The puncher assembly
should now be able to be removed.
7.  Remove the 2 screws that hold the coil
retaining bracket to the puncher bracket.
The solenoid may now be removed.
8.  Assemble in the reverse order.
NOTE: WHEN RE-ASSEMBLING THE
PUNCHER ASSEMBLY, BE SURE TO USE
LOCK-TITE ON THE SHOULDER BOLT
THREADS AND RETAINING NUTS.
DUCK BELT ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR
There are two different adjustments that should
be occasionally performed on the belt assembly.
The first is an adjustment to get the proper
amount of tension to the duck belt. This is
important to prevent the ducks from hanging too
low on the bottom of the belt, and to help insure
proper tracking.
The second type of adjustment is to set the
tracking accurately to the center of the belt board.
NOTE: BOTH OF THE ABOVE ADJUSTMENTS
ARE NECESSARY W HEN THE BELT NO
LONGER RUNS CENTERED ON THE BELT
BOARD OR W HEN REPAIRS TO THE DUCK
BELT ASSEMBLY ARE PERFORMED.
MOTOR REPAIR
1.  Turn off A.C power
2.  Remove cover glass by removing the 4
Allen screws that hold the glass retainer.
GLASS RETAINER
3.  Remove the Masonite pond covers that
are held in place with Velcro.
4.  Remove the wires that are connected to
the D.C. motor. NOTE:  MARK THE
WIRES TO BE SURE THE MOTOR
DOES NOT RUN BACKWARDS WHEN
THE GAME IS POW ERED BACK ON. IF
THE BELT RUNS BACKWARDS THE
BELT COULD BE SEVERELY
DAMAGED.
MOTOR WIRES ON THIS END
CONVEYOR MOUNTING BOLTS ARE
LOCATED IN THIS AREA ON BOTH SIDES
5.  Remove the 4 bolts that hold the belt
assembly into the game.
6.  Remove the belt assembly from the
game. BE CAREFUL NOT TO
SCRATCH THE GAME WHEN
REMOVING THE ASSEMBLY. Place the
assembly on a suitable work surface. 
						

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7.  Loosen the 4 adjusting bolts on BOTH
ends of the assembly to loosen up the
duck belt.
LOOSEN THESE SCREWS
 (BOTH SIDES)
8.  On the DRIVE MOTOR SIDE of the
assembly, pull the belt to the side and
loosen the 2 Allen set screws that hold
the drive roller to the motor shaft.
9.  Loosen the Allen set screws that holds
the small roller bearing to the motor
shaft.
10.  Remove the 4 screws and nuts that hold
the motor to the assembly.
11.  RE-ASSEMBLE IN THE REVERSE
ORDER.
12.  NOTE: TIGHTEN THE SCREWS THAT
HOLD THE MOTOR TO THE
ASSEMBLY JUST TIGHT ENOUGH TO
JUST SQUEEZE THE GASKETING
MATERIAL. OVER TIGHTENING
COULD CAUSE SHAFT MIS-
ALIGNMENT AND / OR EXCESSIVE
MOTOR NOISE.
13. FOLLOW THE DUCK BELT
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES AT THE
END OF THIS SECTION.
BELT REPLACEMENT
1.  Turn off A.C power
2.  Remove cover glass by removing the 4
Allen screws that hold the glass retainer.
3.  Remove the Masonite pond covers that
are held in place with Velcro.
4.  Remove the wires that are connected to
the D.C. motor. NOTE:  MARK THE
WIRES TO BE SURE THE MOTORDOES NOT RUN BACKWARDS WHEN
THE GAME IS POW ERED BACK ON. IF
THE BELT RUNS BACKWARDS THE
BELT COULD BE SEVERELY
DAMAGED.
5.  Remove the 4 bolts that hold the belt
assembly into the game.
6.  Remove the belt assembly from the
game. BE CAREFUL NOT TO
SCRATCH THE GAME WHEN
REMOVING THE ASSEMBLY. Place the
assembly on a suitable work surface.
7.  Loosen the 4 adjusting bolts on BOTH
ends of the assembly to loosen up the
duck belt.
8.  On the DRIVE MOTOR SIDE of the
assembly, pull the belt to the side and
loosen the 2 Allen set screws that hold
the drive roller to the motor shaft.
SET SCREWS UNDER BELT
BEARING SET SCREW
9.  Loosen the Allen set screw that holds the
small roller bearing to the motor shaft.
10.  Remove the 4 screws and nuts that hold
the motor to the assembly. 
						

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MOTOR MOUNTING SCREWS
11.  On the IDLER ROLLER side of the
assembly, pull the belt to the side and
loosen the 2 Allen set screws that hold
the drive roller to the motor shaft.
12.  Loosen the Allen setscrews that hold the
idler roller shaft and slide the shaft out.
LOOSEN THESE SCREWS
13.  Remove the 4 adjusting bolts on both
ends of the assembly, separate the end
brackets and remove the belt.
14.  RE-ASSEMBLE IN THE REVERSE
ORDER.
15.  NOTE: TIGHTEN THE SCREWS THAT
HOLD THE MOTOR TO THE
ASSEMBLY JUST TIGHT ENOUGH TO
JUST SQUEEZE THE GASKETING
MATERIAL. OVER TIGHTENINGCOULD CAUSE SHAFT MIS-
ALIGNMENT AND / OR EXCESSIVE
MOTOR NOISE.
16. FOLLOW THE DUCK BELT
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES AT THE
END OF THIS SECTION.
DUCK BELT ADJUSTMENT
1. PRELIMINARY ADJUSTMENT - Loosen
the 4 bolts that hold the duck belt
assembly to the cabinet. They should be
loose enough that the entire unit can be
slid back and forth easily.
2.  Loosen the eight bolts that are used to
tighten the belt. There are 4 bolts on
each end.
3.  Loosen the bolts that secure the roller
bearings to the assembly, and re-tighten
them at the midpoint of their adjustment
slots.
4.  Tighten the bolts on the idler roller end of
the assembly about ½ from the
innermost position.
5.  Pull on the motor end of the assembly to
remove slack from the belt.
6.  NOTE: WHEN THE BELT SLACK IS
ADJUSTED PROPERLY THERE W ILL
BE NO MORE THAN 2 INCHES OF
DROOP ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF
THE BELT.
7.  If there is more than 2 inches, retighten
the belt.
8. FINAL ADJUSTMENT - Start a game
and notice how the belt track.
9.  If the belt tracks to one particular side,
loosen the bolts that adjust the roller
bearings and move the roller in or out for
proper tracking.  This can be done during
a game when the belt is moving, if done
carefully.
10.  It may be necessary to adjust both ends
once or twice to get the optimum
tracking. 
						

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11.  NOTICE: DO NOT LET THE BELT
DRAG ACROSS THE DUCK-UP
RAMPS. THIS COULD CAUSE
DAMAGE OR FRAYING OF THE BELT
MATERIAL OR COULD DAMAGE THE
SEWN BELT SEAM.
BULB REPLACEMENT
ROPE LIGHT
1.  Remove the W ACKY DUCKS
 sign
from the front of the game.
2.  Disconnect the rope light connector and
the 2-wire speaker harness.
  DISCONNECT WIRES HERE
3.  Remove the W ACKY DUCKS
 marquee
from the game by removing the 5 bolts
and washers that hold it to the cabinet.
4.  Remove the speaker (duck feet) from the
marquee.
REMOVE BOLTS FROM DUCK FEET & DUCK
PROFILE
5.  Remove the duck graphic from the
marquee.6.  The rainbow plastic will now come off of
the marquee. Replacement of the rope
light is now possible.
ROPE LIGHT
7.  Re-assemble in reverse order.
FLASHING DUCKS
1.  Remove the W ACKY DUCKS
 sign
from the front of the game.
2.  Unscrew the single wood screw that
holds the light socket in from THE
BOTTOM of the duck.
REMOVE THIS SCREW
3.  DO NOT REMOVE THE DUCK BY
PULLING ON IT. IT IS GLUED IN
PLACE AND IS NOT MEANT TO BE
REMOVED. IF IT IS REMOVED BY
MISTAKE, IT MUST BE RE-FASTENED
USING SILICONE ADHESIVE ONLY.
4.  Re-assemble in reverse order. 
						

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FROG EYES
1.  Untwist bulb socket from rear of frog P.C.
Board.
BULB SOCKETS
2. Replace bulb.
3.  Re-insert socket into board and check for
proper operation.
ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC
REPAIR
MAIN P.C. BOARD
1.  Turn off all A.C. power and remove the
power cord from the A.C. receptacle.
2.  Remove the W ACKY DUCKS
 sign
from the front of the game.
3.  Remove all of the P.C. Board
connectors, noting where each one
connects onto the board.
4.  Remove the 4 hex fasteners that connect
the board to the cabinet.
5.  Re-assemble in reverse order.
FROG DISPLAY BOARD
1.  Remove the cover glass retainer by
removing the 4 Allen head screws, and
remove the cover glass.2.  Unplug the frog display board.
3.  Remove the 3 screws that hold the P.C.
Board to the frog display.
4.  Re-assemble in the reverse order.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance is easy, as the game requires very
little service under normal use. For your
customers to get the greatest enjoyment from the
game, please perform the following periodically:
  Clean the cabinet with soapy water or a
commercial cleaner such as Fantastik

or Formula 409
. Do not use any
chemicals such as alcohol, benzene, or
paint thinners that could damage the
finish. Finish cleaning the cabinet by
applying a good quality spray furniture
polish.
  Clean the glass with a good quality glass
cleaner.
  Adjust the Duck Belt to assure proper
tracking and operation.
  Clean the coin mechs with a soapy water
solution to remove dirt and grime.
  Clean the push buttons if they become
sticky in use.
  Clean dirt and grime from the punching
mechanisms if they become sluggish.
NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY LUBRICANT ON THE
PUNCHING MECHANISMS, AS THIS WILL
ONLY ATTRACT DIRT, WHICH WILL BIND,
AND SLOW THE UNITS. If the punching
mechanisms still respond sluggishly after
cleaning, check you’re A.C. line voltage to be
sure it matches the way your game is set.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE PROGRAMMING
OPTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
PHONE: 1-716-759-0360
FAX: 1-716-759-0884
E-MAIL: [email protected] 
						

							WACKY DUCKS SERVICE NOTICE
Dear Customer,
It has come to our attention that the software originally shipped in the WACKY
DUCKS  games has an error in the code that can cause improper operation.
In the  RANDOM TICKET  mode, under some circumstances the second game
played after power up may not end. Also, some programming modes or ticket
payouts in either the Random Ticket or Timed game may not work correctly.
The included code (version WK U5 2.1 and WK U6 2.1) will correct the above
mentioned problems. Please note that the programming instructions in your
service manual will work correctly with the new software.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
INSTALLATION
1. TURN OFF  A.C. POWER
2. Remove the WACKY DUCKS backlit sign by turning the two retaining locks,
then lift and pull the sign from the game. This will access the Main P.C. Board.
3. Remove the E-Proms from the Main P.C. Board using a suitable chip puller, or
carefully remove by gently prying with a small flat blade screwdriver.
4. Insert the replacement E-Proms. Please note that the U5 and U6 chip
designations will match the marked locations on the P.C. Board. Please note
there are 2 empty sockets that are not used. Be sure the notch on the chip
matches the notch on the socket. Be sure all of the pins on the chip are inserted
correctly into the socket, and are not bent over.
5. Re-assemble, test, and program your game as desired.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-716-759-0360 
						

							EPROM REPLACEMENT
To replace the EPROM(s) on the Main Printed
Circuit Board, do the following:
1.  Turn the power off
2.  Remove the Wacky Ducks™ sign on the
front of the game by rotating the two locks,
and lifting up on them.
Once the sign is removed, the Main Printed
Circuit Board is now accessible
3.  Locate the position(s) of the EPROM(s)
currently in the game
4.  With a flat bladed screwdriver, carefully pry
up the EPROM from both ends so that it can
be removed by pulling straight up
5.  Insert the new EPROM into the socket on the
board
6.  Be sure to align the notch on the end of the
EPROM with the notch on the EPROM
socket
7.  Replace the Wacky Ducks™ sign
8.  Turn the power on
9.  Re-program as necessary
LOCKS
EPROMS