Midway Gauntlet Dark Legacy 39in Service Manual

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NOTICE: 
Information in this manual may change without notice. Midway Games West Inc. reserves 
the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engi-
neering or manufacturing methods may warrant. 

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Safety Notices
The following safety instructions apply to all operators and service personnel. Specific warnings and cau-
tions appear throughout this manual. Read this page before preparing your game for play.
EPILEPSY WARNING
A very small portion of the population has a condition which may cause them to experience epileptic seizures or have momentary 
loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are present in our daily...

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Product specifications
MAINTENANCE
Viewing Glass
You need not switch off AC power to clean the glass. Apply a mild glass cleaner to a clean cloth or 
sponge, then use this to wipe the viewing glass. Do not apply cleaner directly onto glass. Liquid could drip 
down into video game machine circuits or onto detectors and cause erratic operation.
Cabinet
Use plastic-safe non-abrasive cleaners to avoid damage. Apply cleaner to clean cloth or sponge, then use 
this to...

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INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION
1. Remove all components and packaging from shipping containers and set aside.
2. Inspect main cabinet and control section exteriors for damage.
3. Main cabinet is mounted on four swivel casters. Roll cabinet to intended location, maintaining clear-
ance from walls, drapes, other games or obstructions.
4. Lower each leg leveler until cabinet is stable and level. Adjust levelers to raise wheels up off floor and 
distribute weight equally...

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11. Refer to Cabinet Wiring Diagram (Wiring Chapter), and ensure all cable connectors are correctly 
secured. Do not force connectors, which are keyed to fit in only one location. Bent pins and reversed 
connections may damage your game and void the warranty.
12. Place one lockwasher and one flatwasher onto each bolt in spare parts bag. Align control section holes 
with main cabinet holes. Install one bolt with its washers through control section and into each...

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Service
NOTICE: 
Information in this manual may change without notice. Midway Games West Inc. reserves 
the right to make improvements in equipment function, design, or components as progress in engi-
neering or manufacturing methods may warrant. 

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Chapter 2 Service
Only qualified service personnel should perform maintenance and repairs. The following product guide-
lines apply to all game operators and service personnel. Specific notes, cautions and warnings appear 
throughout this manual. Read safety information in Setup Chapter thoroughly before beginning service.
Control Panel
Switch off AC power. Remove screws along curved front edge of control panel. Protect speaker grilles 
where joysticks will touch. Grip joysticks...

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viewing glass out of front housing. Clean glass before reinstalling. Install bracket and tighten screws. Do 
not use excessive force.
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Marquee
Switch off AC power. Open front cabinet door and prop up front housing. Disconnect fluorescent light 
harness. Remove Front Housing/Marquee Assembly and place on a workbench. Remove metal bracket 
between viewing window and marquee. Remove metal bracket at top of marquee opening. Lift glass and 
artwork...