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Tech Issue #3
From: Alan Van Nevel
Subject: tech:bally beauty bingo
Date: 2000/08/08

Question - I recently got a bingo (my first) and it was working but has since developed a problem.

The game coins up, the 1st card lights, and additional coins light more features and cards. It also lifts the first ball into place in the shooter lane.

But when the ball is shot, the shutter does not close as it should. I can trip the shutter motor and it still works though. There is the start? relay

under the playfield, next to the shutter motor, when does this energize? Any help would be appreciated

Answer - Just fixed that problem on one of my bingos. Your "timer step-up" unit is probably sticking (very common problem). The bad news is you will

have to completely disassemble it to clean it properly. I've noticed that in the past, folks used the old style TV tuner cleaner on the contact discs,

which leaves a waxy residue. This needs to be removed as well (I use paint thinner on a rag).

If you look closely at other steppers in your bingo, you'll almost certainly find the same problem. Take heart though, once they are cleaned it'll probably

work for many moons before it needs servicing again. Steve

~ The timer stepper Steve is referring to is generally mounted on the door and labeled “Timer Unit” ~

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