6 - Champion Shuffleboard
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1. 22 pd Sie 22 IV Troubleshooting 23 V DIP Switch Settings Controller erecta ed dancin meena 24 25 DIP Switch Diagram us enero regant ere retia costretto te Denia che 26 Controller Test Routines 27 28 Controller Fault Codes oie regesque wee 28 V Wiring Diagram Controller 29 VI Maintenance amp Care Weekly Maintenance Procedures and Table Preparation 30 Periodic Maintenance Procedures 31 32 Shuffleboard Registration esses 33 Vil Playing the Game saliera Pen 34 HOw tO Play T mt 35 Handicap SCONE AE 35 Hotsecollal 2 escas oto ea eee 36 QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS Tool List To make your job as easy as possible we ve put together a list of the tools we believe will help with the installation of your shuffleboard e Phillips screw driver small screw gun with Phillips head makes it faster G m 5 2 m v a rt e 3 4 wrench or a large crescent wrench e Socket set with the following sockets 7 16 1 2 9 16 h A 24 regular bubble level Good 24 metal straight edge or you can use the edge of your level Grand Champion Limited Edition Grand Champion Champion American Heritage Cradle This part of the game is the cabinet2. User Manual gt v m e m Vi Getting Started 3 Overview of Components The Grand Champion Limited Grand Champion Champion American 4 5 BUT BUB 6 7 Qualifier Series 8 9 American 10 11 See Maintenance amp Care for registering your shuffleboard Il Setup Procedures The Grand Champion Limited Grand Champion Champion American Heritage We CraGle cm 12 Playfield Installation esses 12 13 Leveling and Adjusting sss 14 Climatic Adjusters aor E e rx vete eite 14 Leg LEVGISNS f Dm 15 Bullet Bumper ThE des 16 Leveling and Adjusting 16 Bumper amp American rennene 17 Bullet uino od ote Medo edi UE UE eU 17 Qualifier Series The Cradle 18 Leveling and Adjusting eese 18 Climatic 18 Leg Levellers 19 Electronic Assembly Electronic ASsembly soc densus heit cena 20 Scoring Units SCOPE DIU dud aov rad sius 20 2 Inangle Score cnn 21 3 J BarR Rail Mount Small Wood JBar Score Unit 21 Coin Op only Pirigate
3. gt m gt go gt 30 Protect your investment shuffleboard playing surface is subject to heavy wear It requires reasonable and maintenance just like your home or automobile The better care you give it the more fun and satisfaction you and your family or establishment will derive from it By simply following these suggested maintenance procedures you will be insuring the seamless transition of your shuffleboard into future generations Weekly Maintenance Procedures and Table Preparation Sun Glo Spray Cleaner This cleaner may be used as needed depending on play frequency and shuffleboard environment Its purpose is to quickly remove dirt and grime from the play surface Sun Glo Silicone Spray This spray forms a foundation for the powdered wax It is one of the most important elements of table performance As you might have already noticed the powder on your table moves around very easily You can just walk by the table and the air will disburse the powder Using silicone spray before you powder the table reduces the amount of powder you use per game and reduces the tracking of your pucks on the table tracking slows down the game Before you powder the table apply a light coat of Sun Glo Silicone Spray Let it dry for approximately one minute then apply the powdered wax Sun Glo Speed Powders Sometimes referred to as salt or sand We offer seven different speeds of wax You might be wonderin
4. Small Wood Score 2 Boxes 1 mounting arm 1 scoring head JBar Score Unit 2 Boxes 1 mounting arm 2 scoring head Rail Mount Score 1 Box Abacus Score Unit Included in cradle box Light Kit The light kit is designed to highlight the scoring zones at each end of the game 1 Box G m e 4 _ m S gt e 3 gt rt un American Triplay Cradle This part of the game is the entire cabinet with the laminate playfield attached to the cradle floor The cradle for the American Triplay is one complete section 1 Box Legs This game includes two legs one for each end of the cradle No center leg is needed 2 Boxes G m 5 e 4 2 m 5 Q h A 3 o Accessory Box The accessory box contains one set of pucks powder owners manual and a sample can of silicone spray 1 Box 10 QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Scoring Units The optional electronic scoring system for this game is packaged as follows Small Wood Score 2 Boxes 1 mounting arm 1 scoring head JBar Score Unit 2 Boxes 1 mounting arm 2 scoring head Rail Mount Score 1 Box Abacus Score Unit Included in cradle box Light Kit The light kit is designed to highlight the scoring zones at each end of the game 1 Box 11 G m e 4 _ m S gt
5. The object of the game is to score more points than your opponent by either knocking his pucks off or by sliding your pucks past his into a higher score zone A typical game partners or singles is played to 15 points Let s Begin A coin toss determines who shoots first and who gets the hammer The winner normally takes the hammer and loser picks the color of pucks he will shoot Player A begins by shooting one of his colored pucks Player B shoots the other color Players then rotate shots until all eight pucks have been shot If a puck doesn t cross the foul line closest to the player shooting it must be removed and the shot forfeited After all eight pucks have been shot the players determine who scored by counting only the pucks closest to the end of the table and are the same color If a player has more than one puck closer to the end of the table then his opponent may also count those pucks Remember only one color can sore per frame A puck must be completely inside the score zone to receive the points in that zone The team or player that scores in that frame must shoot first in the next frame This process is repeated until one team or player reaches 15 points How to Play Handicap Scoring The purpose of handicap scoring is to allow players of different expertise play at an even level similar to a golf handicap The better team or player simply uses the smaller red numbers and the other team or player uses the black numbers Examp
6. Displayed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S Vi L Vi m Vi OBN Controller Fault Codes The shuffleboard controller does some checks during power up If a problem is found the controller reports it by showing a fault code on the left hand score display and giving a constant beep The fault codes are as follows The coin in switch is stuck shut F2 The Left score switch is stuck shut 28 Right score switch is stuck shut F4 The Auxiliary switch is stuck shut Not currently used SF Switch programming error No game selected All game cost switches are off Correcting the fault will clear the fault indication and the controller will complete its power up routine QUALITY Shuffleboard Controller Harness TRANSFORMER POWER SWITCH 1 SA WISOLA2 STANCOR Taczs 10 ALLIED 4828 2100 a 2 a gt 2 9 3 1 2 AMP izovac M HE E G bs e ay 7 LATINA Y Byg elz __ El 1 BATA 1 3 BAT E q KEY 4 Aci 3 L ACI maa rn 55 3 LUN RS 7 12 E fore 5 INC SS NEG aarti io TA 7 T 11 rxuN 12 SCRL x x 13 SCRA 16 Ls MU ET ce zw UP s DOWN COIN COUNTER LIMIT b LIMIT INO DIODE EROUIEELD 29
7. Unit Attached to center leg Small Wood Score 2 Boxes 1 mounting arm 1 scoring head Jbar Score Unit 2 Boxes 1 mounting arm 1 scoring head Rail Mount Score 1 Box Abacus Score Unit Included in cradle box Pingate The pingate is available only as an option with coin operated scoring systems This device is crucial to prevent free play of the game 1 Box Light Kit The light kit is designed to highlight the scoring zones at each end of the game 1 Box m 4 m un e e 3 rt Bullet Bumper Cradle This part of the game is the entire cabinet with the laminated playfield attached to the floor of the cabinet The cradle for this game is one complete section 1 Box End Legs These games include two legs for each end of the table 2 Boxes includes bolts nuts and leg levelers G m e 2 m gt e 3 gt rt un Center Leg The center leg is always placed in the center of the game It also serves as a shell for the electronics when ordering the optional electronic score unit 1 Box includes bolts nuts and leg levelers Accessory Box 6 The accessory box contains one set of pucks powder owners manual and a sample can of silicone spray 1 Box QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Scoring Units The optional electronic scoring system for
8. e 3 gt rt un Grand Champion Limited Edition Grand Champion Champion American Heritage The Cradle 1 Do you have all the components of the game If so let s begin setup Place the two halves of the cradle upside down near the permanent location of the game Attach the end legs to the cradle and adjust the leg levelers exposing approximately 1 2 inch of thread between the bottom of the leg and the leveler foot Perfect You re off to a good start Vi m U zu o m c ad m Vi 2 Next place the center leg in the spot you want the game to be permanently located Adjust the leg levelers as you did on the end legs Now turn both halves of the cradle upright and attach them to the center leg one leg at a time If your center leg has a mounting bracket for a score unit it needs to be to the back side of the game 3 When the cradle is attached to the center leg then check the position and alignment of the cradle Time for a quick level check Use a bubble level to make sure you re on track and your table is level The majority of the leveling and adjusting will take place after the playfield is installed NOTE If your game has an electronic score system STOP See Electronic Assembly before you continue BEFORE INSTALLING THE PLAYFIELD MAKE SURE REALLY THE CRADLE IS IN THE LOCATION YOU WANT IT THIS GAME CANNOT BE MOVED ONCE IT S SET IT S REALLY REALLY HEAVY Me Playfield It s reall
9. shoots and the process is repeated until one team hits 51 IMPORTANT The game of Horsecollar has an additional twist After a team has shot all eight pucks the opposing team adds their score if any and tells their opponent what they scored Here s where the fun begins the shooting team can either accept their opponents offer or walk the board In other words if a team doesn t believe their opponent they can look tally the score for themselves While a team is studying to decide if they want to walk or not they must always keep one finger on the black molding on the top of the table This keeps players from getting too close to the end of the table 35 If the walking team finds the score they were given is correct they tally up the points if any and buy their opponents a beer If the walking team finds their opponent lied about the score they tally up the correct score and receive a free beer from their dishonest opponent 5 lt m e gt PLAYING THE GAME 36 QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS Register your shuffleboard fe x Vi Let Champion help keep your shuffleboard in top play condition year round by registering for a free board wipe Simply complete the information below and mail in today or call 1 800 826 7856 Name Address Phone Serial 37 For products made especially for bo fo www sunglocorp com 7216 Burns Street Ric
10. the playfield lays in These cradles are in two sections ranging from 6 to 11 each in length depending on the size of the game 2 Boxes Playfield The playfield is the most important part It s the surface you play on The playfield is made from solid maple with our polymer surface on top The climatic adjusters are already installed on the bottom of the playfield to adjust the surface This part is heavy weighing 387 lbs to 605 Ibs 1 Large Crate E G m 5 e 4 _ m 5 h A 3 rt Small End Legs These legs support the end of the cradle The number of legs depends on the size of the game 12 18 games 2 legs 2 Boxes includes bolts nuts and 20 22 games 4 legs 4 Boxes leg levelers Center Leg The center leg is the attaching component of the two cradle halves The size and type of center leg depends on the type of game and optional score unit The center leg also houses some of the electronics for certain types of score units 1 Box includes bolts nuts and leg levelers Accessory Box The accessory box contains one set of pucks powder the owner s manual and a sample can of silicone spray 1 Box QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Scoring Unit Electronic scoring systems for this game are packaged as follows Wood Score Unit 1 Box containing score head mounting bracket located on center leg Triangle Score
11. this game is packaged as follows Bullet Score Unit Attached to the center leg Small Wood Score 2 Boxes 1 mounting arm 1 scoring head JBar Score Unit 2 Boxes 1 mounting arm 2 scoring head Rail Mount Score 1 Box G m 5 4 7 m gt e 3 rt Abacus Score Unit Included in cradle box Pingate Commercial Units Only The pingate is only available as an option with coin operated scoring systems If the table is ordered with a pingate the board will have wholes in the center 1 Box Light Kit The light kit is designed to highlight the scoring zones at each end of the game 1 Box Qualifier Series Cradle This part of the game is the entire cabinet with the solid maple playfield attached to the cradle floor The cradle is one complete section for the Qualifier Series ln 1 Box gt Legs The game includes two legs one for each end of the cradle 2 Boxes G m 4 _ m 5 h e eo 3 rt Center leg Only the 14 Qualifier comes with a center leg to support the center of the cradle 1 Box Accessory Box The accessory box contains one set of pucks powder owners manual and a sample can of silicone spray 1 Box QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Scoring Units The optional electronic scoring system for this game is packaged as follows
12. timer will start if not disabled The game is now started If no score has been registered more coins may be inserted to change the game level The small display will show the level paid for The game time left at the moment of level change will be extended by the amount set on the DIP switches for the new level Once a score has been registered the game level cannot be changed Any coins inserted will be counted for credit later Any push of scoring button will increment the associated score display until the maximum score for the game being played is reached QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS If the timer has not been disabled during DIP switch setup 1 The small display will show the game level until the last minute of the game 2 At the beginning of the last minute a short beep will sound and the display will switch to show seconds left 3 A short beep will sound each second for the last 10 seconds of the game If this feature has not been disabled during DIP switch setup 4 When the timer times out the pingate will be raised and a long beep will sound 5 If the timer has been disabled during DIP switch setup the Heartbeat will stop flashing when the game starts and the game will terminate on score only After the game has ended any coins left over or entered during play will show on right hand score display If there is enough credit for a new game that game will start at once without cycling the pingate The score from t
13. to the playfield installation m r m q JM o lt 5 Vi m lt Pingate coin operated scoring systems only 1 Before installation begins turn the playfield upside down onto a padded surface to avoid scratching the finish 2 Insert the 10 pins into the holes on the bottom of the playfield m n J o n gt m e lt 3 Next attach the pingate frame to the bottom of the playfield with the four wood screws Leave the screws a 1 2 turn loose from being snug against the playfield This allows some movement by the frame during operation to prevent possible jamming of the pins 4 Carefully turn the playfield upright Make sure the pins are loose and not in a bind or jammed in the holes 5 After placing the playfield in the cradle connect the three pin harnesses on the pingate to the wire harness in the center leg 6 When the score unit is turned on and coined up check the movement of the pins as they drop Now press the scoring buttons until the game is over Finally check the movements of the pins as they rise Light Kit 1 To install the light kit simply feed the wire harness from the light fixture through the mounting arm 22 2 Attach the light fixture to the mounting arm using the four machine screws 3 Mount the light fixture on the cradle toward the scoring zone 4 Connect the wire harness to the plug and plug it in 5 Repeat steps 1 4 to i
14. ON for NO BEEP signals at all Turn SWE ON for NO BEEP signals on last 10 seconds of game Turn SW ON for GAMETIMER Game ends on score only Turn SWS ON to enter board test routines Setting GAME 15 Cost COST 15 AIl COST 15 awitches OFF Game 15 does not play table starts withGAME 21 Turning individuaC OST 15 switches ON adds coin switch closures Switch 1 for 1coin switch closure Switch 2 for 2coin switch closure Switch 3 for 4coin switch closure Switch 4 for 8coin switch closure Eg Switch 1 amp 3 ON 1 42 5 coin switch closures Setting GAME 21 Cost COST 21 GAME 21 cost defaults to GAME 15 cost GAME 15 amp GAME 21 switches OFF GAME 21skipped Turning individuaGAME 21 awitches ON adds coin awitch closures Eg Switch 1 amp 3 ON 5 COST 15 closures 1 4 10 closures Setting GAME 51 Cost COST 51 Same as GAME 21 setup Default coin closures GAME 15 closures GAME 21closures GAME 15 GAME 21 amp GAME 51 switches OFF GAME 51 skipped Turning individuaCO ST 51 switches ON adds coin switch closures Switch 5 for 1coin switch closure Switch 6 for 2coin switch closure Switch 7 for 4coin switch closure Switch 8 for 8coin switch closure Eg Switch 5 amp 7 ON 5 GAME 15 cost 10 GAME 21 cost 1 4 15 closures QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS Controller Test Routines To enter the test routings set the CONTROL SWITCH 4 DIP switch S3 8 to ON and power up the board All displays should show 00 and the hea
15. ard allowing the playfield to ease out onto its side To maneuver the playfield without damaging it requires strength and support Remember IT S HEAVY f With the playfield resting on its side remove the crate from the area and lay the playfield upright with the climatic adjuster on the floor Remove packing material from around the playfield g Here s where your committed friends come in Lift the playfield from each end and move toward the cradle Don t try this alone you ll regret it later Once beside the cradle lift the playfield high enough to clear the rail of the cradle with the climatic adjusters on the bottom of the playfield NOTE The climatic adjusters can easily scratch the cradle and rails if not lifted high enough Place the playfield on the first support 2x4 or pucks you have available DO NOT again DO NOT attempt to rest the playfield on the rail as the climatic adjuster will severely damage the finish h If your playfield is resting on the 2x4 support system lift it one end at a time removing the support and lower it to the pucks as the next support Good job i i The playfield is now resting on the pucks at each end One end at a time designate one friend to lay under the cradle and push the end of the playfield up off the pucks While the playfield is being held up have the other friend or yourself reach under the playfield to remove the pucks Reach in from the outside of the playfield past the pucks and pull them to
16. e and scoring head are in two pieces the long vertical pole which is attached to the center leg and the scoring head with curved mounting arm Cut the ties that hold the wire harnesses on both the pole and arm Draft your closest friend to help with this step Be sure to promise cold refreshments afterwards Have your friend lift and hold the scoring head up to the pole close enough for you to connect the wire harnesses Connect all harnesses NOTE On non coin operated score units one extra harness and plug will be present on the scoring head It doesn t have a corresponding plug on the pole Feed all wire harnesses and plugs into the hole on the pole and scoring arm Attach the scoring head to the pole with the two bolts Under each side of the cradle attach the button harnesses to the appropriate connection on the center leg There are two button harnesses to connect NOTE For some non coin operated models it s necessary to connect a third wire harness to the center leg for the reset button Plug in the power cord and turn the score unit on Use the black ON OFF switch located on the side of the center leg Check all buttons to ensure proper connection Press the reset button or insert coins to start the game then press all the buttons to check the connections If you have any problems refer to the Troubleshooting section Score unit installation is complete Return to playfield installation 1 2 5 Triangle Score U
17. er to the surface Starting at one end begin shooting pucks to the opposite end of the playfield Shoot several pucks down each edge You re watching for the direction the pucks are drifting If the pucks drift toward the center of the opposite scoring zone your playfield is level at that end If the pucks drift toward one side of the playfield as they continue down the table then that side of the cradle is low To adjust it simply raise the low side by the leg levelers clockwise 1 2 to 1 full turn Repeat the above steps from each end until all pucks drift toward the center of both scoring zones 19 NOTE When leveling and adjusting remember your playfield is made of solid maple Being made from a natural product it will react differently to the adjustments throughout the playfield The wood board needs time to get acclimated to your climate Therefore it s likely you will not achieve identical drifts from side to side or end to end of the playfield Now that you have leveled your table and made the proper adjustments you re ready to play Have fun Vi m c U E o m c Er m Vi m r a o lt gt Vi Vi m lt 20 Electronic Assembly If your cradle is assembled and in place then it s time to install the electronics It s important to install all electronics prior to the playfield in case the cradle needs to be moved Follow these simple procedures Wood Score Unit 1 The mounting pol
18. f the game Leveling and Adjusting 4 Being a laminate playfield there aren t any climatic adjusters as on solid wood playfields Therefore no adjustments necessary 5 Next clean the playfield and apply a coat of shuffleboard powder to the surface Starting at one end begin shooting pucks to the opposite end of the playfield Shoot several pucks down each edge You re looking for the direction the pucks are drifting EN D Cine Bumper and American Triplay If the pucks drift toward one corner of the table the leg leveler under that end should be raised until the pucks begin to drift straight down the board These tables are designed to play relatively flat because of the scoring zone located in the corners of the playfield Repeat the process until the pucks drift straight down the table You re striving for a perfect game Bullet If the pucks drift toward one side of the playfield as they continue down the table then that side of the cradle is low To adjust it simply raise the low side by the leg levelers clockwise 1 2 to 1 full turn Repeat the above steps from each end until all pucks drift toward the center of both scoring zones The bullet is designed to be slightly concave to allow the pucks to drift toward the center of the scoring zone 17 Vi m c U E o m c Er m Vi Vi m U zu o A m od m Vi Qualifier Series The Cradle 1 Do you have all the compo
19. f the shuffleboard as well Apply the combo Cleaner and Polish and Master Glaze about every two weeks gt m gt go gt You can purchase these products and Sun Glo Spray Cleaner in our Sun Glo Maintenance Kit Let us help keep a record of your care and maintenance and provide timely service information Simply register your shuffleboard by calling 1 800 826 7856 and provide us your serial number 32 QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS Shufflers Glossary gt m gt A m go gt Black Numbers Regular scoring Foul Line Line closest to the shooter the puck must cross this line or the shot is forfeited and removed Free Hand Puck is thrown from middle of board the rail is not used to help guide the release of the shot Frame Refers to all eight pucks being shot and scored Go Around Puck curves around another puck Hammer Player or team who has the last shot Handicap Scoring Players of all levels of expertise can compete evenly Hanger Puck is hanging over end of board One extra point Partners Four players Puck Heavy metal object that is slid on playfield Red Numbers Handicap scoring Score Zone Area in which points can be earned Shooting the Rail Fingers hang over the side of the rail when shooting and the puck slides on the edge of the playfield Singles Two players 33 5 lt e m e gt 34 How to Play Shuffleboard
20. g why there are so many speeds Well its really very simple If you have a 9 12 foot table you would need a wax that has a component to it which allows you to keep the puck on the playfield If you are playing on an 18 22 foot table you probably want to play the fastest game possible Our Speed 1 and 2 are designed specifically for maximum speed play If you have a 14 16 foot table you may want to experiment with different speeds Remember the object of the game is to HAVE FUN If you have played shuffleboard in public environments before you might have noticed the owners sometimes reuse the powder out of the gutters Bad idea Keep in mind the main component of most powders is very very tiny silicone balls These silicone balls are perfectly round Once the pucks ride on top of them they become jagged and imperfect Reusing the product could damage your playfield and will certainly slow your game Not to mention the dirt and impurities that accompany reused products Caring for your shuffleboard should not be a grueling process In fact the maintenance hours that you will spend over the coming years may be shared with your friends family and growing children and may may very well be remembered as some of the fondest memories of your life Periodic Maintenance Procedures Some of the most common questions our table owners ask are How often How much and What do we need We hope the following information answers these mystic quest
21. he previous game will remain on the score displays until credit for a new game is received 25 i Vi L Vi m G Vi Vi oe Vi m Vi fy 3 Switch Settings for Shuffleboard Controller TIME 15 TIME 21 TIME 51 COST 15 COST 21 COST 51 CONTROL 26 1 4 1 4 5 8 1 Setting GAME 15 Time TIME 15 AIITIME 15 switches OFF Game 15 plays for 15 minutes this is the default minimum game time Turning individuaTIME 15 switches ON adds game time Switch 1 adds 2 more minutes Switch 2 adds 4 more minutes Switch 3 adds 8 more minutes Switch 4 adds 16 more minutes Eg Switch 1 amp 3 ON 15 default 2 8 25 minutes Setting GAME 21 Time TIME 21 GAME 21 time defaults toGAME 15 time All switches OFF GAME 21 uses GAME 15 time Turning individuaTIME 21 awitches ON adds game time to GAME 21 Eg Switch 1 amp 3 ON 25 GAME 15 time 2 8 35 minutes Setting GAME 51 Time TIME 51 Same as GAME 21 setup Default GAME 15 time GAME 21time Turning individuaTIME 51 switches ON adds game time to GAME 51 Switch 5 adds 2 more minutes Switch 6 adds 4 more minutes Switch 7 adds 8 more minutes Switch 8 adds 16 more minutes Eg Switch 5 amp 7 ON 25 GAME 15 time 35 GAME 21 time 2 8 70 minutes 14 5 8 14 5 8 m EM E m mIDMIMIM E IL ALLS AS SAB Bs 5 Control Switches Turn 51 5
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23. ions Sun Glo Shuffleboard Combination Cleaner and Polish Step B This product is designed to effectively clean the playfield It removes deep stains such as nicotine and other liquids that might have spilled on the playfield This dual purpose product should be applied about once a month for a table in a home environment and every two weeks if the table is in public use Apply the cleaner in thin even coats Buff in circular motions until dry Sun Glo Past Wax Step C Wow what a difference a good paste wax makes Just like your car or favorite surfboard your shuffleboard needs to be waxed and buffed Paste wax will fill in the small cracks and imperfections that naturally occur over time Just as your car key scratches around the door lock of your car the playfield gets wear spots that if left untreated will slow or derail your game As you get to know your table you will notice certain areas take more wax than others Applying the wax isn t rocket science it s simply wax on wax off How often should you wax your shuffleboard Probably about every other month If you wax it too often you might not be able to keep the puck on the table 31 gt m gt A m go gt Sun Glo Master Glaze Step D Step back people I m going to shoot this puck and it s going to float down the table This liquid glaze product puts a protective coating on the playfield that looks like warm butter It can be used on the cradle and legs o
24. le The more advanced player may receive three points for a particular shot whereas the other player would receive four points for the same shot Remember The puck must be completely inside the score zone to count in the higher zone If you re not sure look directly down on top of the puck If it s touching the line it counts in the smaller zone How to Play Horsecollar The object of the game is for one team two players or one player individual to reach 51 points before their opponent We ll use two teams four players as an example A coin toss decides which team shoots first and which team gets to choose the end they want to shoot from The game is not over until each team has shot the same number of frames If the first team reaches 51 points before their opponent the other team still gets one last frame to shoot Each team tries to shoot their pucks as close to the end of the board as possible to score as many points as they can Sometimes the second shooter on your team may try to bump up some of the pucks A team must have at least one puck in the four score zone to receive any points All other pucks receive their full value If a puck is hanging off the end of the board the team receives 10 points Each player on the team must shoot four pucks in any order The most common shooting order is one player shoots four pucks and then the other shoots four After the first team shoots all eight pucks and tallies the sore the second team
25. lt on the opposite bracket moving it away from the outside of the bracket Then begin tightening the inside nut which will start adding space between the brackets raising the outer edge of the playfield and making it concave Now tighten the inside nut slowly with 1 4 to 3 4 turns while checking the straight edge regularly with the paper to make the appropriate adjustment 14 IMPORTANT NOTE Don t expect a direct response The table will react to the adjustments for several days If you re unable to make the desired adjustment allow the table a few days to continue to conform to the A constant pressure of the adjusters then check it with the straight edge If more adjustments are needed at that time make them as described above c Continue down the table making the same adjustments at each climatic adjuster When all adjustments are made the table should be concave to some degree If the pucks drift toward the center of the scoring zone the cradle and playfield are level QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS Leg Levelers for Leveling Cradle d Now that your playfield is concave it s time to finish the leveling process First clean the playfield and apply a coat of shuffleboard powder to the surface Starting at one end begin shooting pucks to the opposite end of the playfield Shoot several pucks down each edge You re watching for the direction the pucks are drifting If the pucks drift toward the center of the opposite scoring zone your
26. n adjusting the climatic adjusters located under the cradle Notice the climatic adjuster on the Qualifier consists of three anchor bolts attached to the playfield and through a metal bar DO NOT touch or adjust the two outside anchor bolts and nuts Their purpose is simply to hold the bar away from the playfield Use only the middle anchor bolt and nuts to adjust the playfield To correct a convex playfield first turn both nuts between the metal bar and playfield until they are touching the playfield This will move them out of the way allowing you to pull the anchor bolt through the metal bar with the next adjustment It s easy Begin to tighten the nut located just below the metal bar Make a few more turns Now check the straight edge for improvement Keep turning pulling the center of the playfield downward if more adjustment is needed Once you have reached the desired adjustment continue to the next climatic adjuster and repeat the above steps IMPORTANT NOTE The table will continue to react to the adjustments for several days If you re unable to make the desired adjustment allow the table a few days to conform to the pressure of the adjusters then check it with the straight edge If more adjustments are needed at that time make them as described above Leg Levelers for Leveling the Cradle Now that your playfield is concave it s time to finish the leveling process First clean the playfield and apply a coat of shuffleboard powd
27. nents of the game Let s begin setup Start by placing the cradle upside down near the permanent location of the game Next attach the legs to the table using the four bolts and nuts supplied 2 While the table is upside down adjust the leg levelers to the same distance exposing approximately 1 2 inch of thread This will assist in leveling the table later 3 When the legs are attached and leg levelers adjusted turn the table over and place it in its permanent location NOTE If your game has an electronic score system STOP See Electronic Assembly before you continue Leveling and Adjusting 4 Because your playfield was installed at the factory installation is not necessary Your next step is to adjust and level your playfield to suit your playing style The following is our personal preference on leveling Climatic Adjusters for Concave or Convex Playfield a Begin the adjustment process by placing a straight edge 20 long across the playfield directly above the first climatic adjuster at either end This will determine if your playfield is concave or convex You want your playfield concave This can be determined by sliding a piece of paper back and forth under the middle of the straight edge the paper usually stopping 3 to 5 from the side of the playfield The pucks should drift toward the center of the scoring zone when shot If the straight edge rocks from side to side the playfield is convex and needs to be corrected Begi
28. nit The scoring head is attached to the center leg which was originally attached to the cradle in the Setup Procedures section Under each side of the cradle attach the button harnesses to the appropriate connection on the center leg There are two button harnesses to connect Plug in the power cord and turn the score unit on Use the black ON OFF switch located on the side of the center leg Check all buttons to ensure proper connection Press the reset button or insert coins to start the game Now press all the buttons to check the connections If you have any problems refer to the Troubleshooting section Score unit installation is complete Return to playfield installation JBar Rail Mount Small Wood JBar Score Units 1 2 These score units include two parts scoring head and mounting arm Begin installation by feeding the wire harness from the scoring head through the mounting arm top to bottom Once the harness is through the arm attach the scoring head to the arm using the matching screws NOTE Make sure the buttons are facing away from the arm on the JBar and Small Wood Score Units 21 Next attach the mounting arm and score unit to the cradle using the bracket on the bottom of the scoring arm It s normally located in the middle of the game After mounting the score unit connect the AC adaptor to the wire harness and plug it in The score unit should turn on Check all buttons then unplug the score unit and continue
29. nstall the second light Light assembly complete QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS Troubleshooting T My Champion lights are on but have no LED s lit up Check the wire harness from the power supply to the LED s Make sure the harness is properly plugged into the LED and not misspinned exposing a connection When I coin the game up the pingates do not go down Be sure the wire harness from the scoring unit and pingate have been installed correctly See Pingate assembly When I put coins in it doesn t give me the correct points according to how the dip switches are set Make sure the harness from the dip switch board is in place and not on backwards If you just set the switches be sure you turn the game off and on so the changes take place After coin the game up I can t score with the buttons at each end Make sure you hooked the cradle harness to the center leg harness Also check to make sure the buttons didn t come apart during shipping If they did press them together to ensure clean contact My board playfield is very slow and the puck stops in places A simple cleaning of the playfield will solve the problem It s very important you keep the playfield clean Also the wax may be dirty and needs replacing See Maintenance amp Care section 23 Game locks up Static is a terrible problem We have taken precautions to prevent static from hurting our game However it still presents some problems Using anti static mats around
30. playfield is level at that end If the pucks drift toward one side of the playfield as they continue down the table that side of the cradle is low To adjust it simply raise the low side by the leg levelers clockwise 1 2 to 1 full turn Repeat the above steps from each end until all the pucks drift toward the center of both scoring zones NOTE When leveling and adjusting remember your playfield is made of solid maple and being made from a natural product it will react differently to the adjustments throughout the playfield The wood board needs time to get acclimated to your climate Therefore it s likely you will not achieve identical drifts from side to side or end to end of the playfield 15 Vi m c U E o m c Er m Vi Bullet Bumper The Cradle 1 Do you have all the components of the game Let s begin setup Start by placing the cradle upside down near the permanent location of the game Next attach the legs to the table using the four bolts and nuts supplied Vi m U ag o m c m Vi 2 While the table is upside down adjust the leg levelers to the same distance exposing approximately 1 2 inch of thread This will assist in leveling the table later You ve got it NOTE If your game has an electronic score system STOP See Electronic Assembly before you continue 3 When the legs are attached to the cradle and leg levelers turn the cradle over in the permanent location o
31. rtbeat RH decimal point should flash Display tests Successive pushes of the LH score switch should step the LH score display from 00 through 99 and reset to 00 Successive pushes of the RH score switch should step the RH score display from 00 through 99 and reset to 00 Successive pushes of the COIN switch should step the small display from 00 through 99 and reset to 00 Signal and output tests While the COIN switch is held on the signal beeper should sound the coin counter should be energized and the pingate relay should be energized Releasing the COIN switch should silence the signal beeper de energize the coin counter and the pingate relay DIP switch tests Pushing the AUX switch once should display the HEX value of DIP switch S1 on the LH score display and the HEX value of DIP switch S2 on the RH score display The number 12 should be shown on the small display as a reminder Pushing the AUX switch again should display the HEX value of DIP switch S3 on the LH sore display and the HEX value of DIP switch 54 2 on the right hand digit of the RH score display Only four switches as LH digit is always 0 The number 24 should be displayed on the small display as a reminder Successive pushes of the AUX switch will select DIP switches 1 2 and 3 4 Pushing the COIN switch returns the test program to the display tests i Vi L Vi m Vi HEX switch values are as follows Switch Section Value
32. the game and also spraying a mist of fabric softener near the coin door will help bad locations 7 o c 0 r m Vi o o Z Vi als Vi m 5 Vi 24 Controller Operation The controller has two large displays and one small display each one having two digits The large displays are for scoring and credit The small display is for showing the game level being played and time of play left Note Displays time at last minute only All references to beep signals assume that signals have not been disabled during DIP switch setup See switch setup instructions On Power Up 1 Both digits on all three displays show the figure 8 for three seconds segment test 2 A short beep sounds 3 All displays show zero leading zeros blank 4 The decimal point to the extreme right of the right hand score display will flash at one second intervals to show the program is running The Heartbeat Inserting Coins Any time a coin is inserted the coin counter will advance once and a short beep will sound If a game is not in progress the left score display and small display will blank and the right score display will show the present number of coins which have been inserted When enough coins have been inserted to give a game credit the game level 15 21 or 51 will show on the small display The score displays will show zero leading zero blanked the pin gate if fitted will be lowered and the
33. ward the end This will keep the pucks from being knocked through the hole in the cradle and onto the person lifting the playfield who could drop it and crush his hands and the pucks will give the poor guy under the table a black eye j The playfield should be sitting in and on the cradle floor at this time Leveling and Adjusting 5 The following procedure is recommended for adjusting the climatic adjusters and leg levelers to level your table The following is our personal preference on leveling Vi m U zu o e m od m Vi Climatic Adjusters for Concave or Convex Playfield a Start at either end of the playfield and lay the 24 straight edge across the playfield over the first climatic adjuster This will determine if your playfield is concave or convex You want your playfield concave This can be determined by sliding a piece of paper back and forth under the middle of the straight edge the paper usually stopping 3 to 5 from the side of the playfield Again this is our personal preference b If the straight edge rocks from side to side the playfield is convex and needs to be corrected Begin adjusting the climatic adjusters located under the cradle Notice each climatic adjuster consists of two brackets with an all thread bolt running between them and held in place by four nuts two per bracket To adjust tighten the inside and outside nut of one bracket to hold the bolt in place Loosen the outside bo
34. y heavy 4 Now that the cradle is in its permanent location it s time to install the heaviest part of the game the playfield a First you need to draft a few friends to assist you with installing the playfield To get a commitment from your friends you may want to offer them the beverage of choice Only no drinking until the installation is complete or you ll never get it done We recommend you use the following moving techniques And trust us we ve moved a few playfields b If available place two carpeted or padded 2x4 s 34 long across the rails of the cradle in the middle of each half This acts as your first support spot for the playfield installation Remember the playfield is heavy be extra careful QUALITY CHAMPION PRODUCTS Next place two Suis plastic cap down at each end approximately 8 10 apart and approximately 10 from the end of the cradle This serves as the next support spot and also eliminates the possibility of crushing your fingers between the playfield and cradle Vi m c U od o m c E m Vi d Unpack and install the playfield Remove the playfield from the crate using the claws of a hammer to pry off the top of the crate Be very careful not to scratch or damage the playfield while uncrating It scratches easily You want the playfield to stay looking new as long as possible e After the top of the crate is removed tilt the crate on one edge and lean it slightly forw
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