The Space Saver Automatic Series Vendor
This is a User Manual for SS2000/2000F/4000/4000F Space Saver Automatic Series Vendors. The SS2000 is a non-refrigerated Snack Vendor,
whereas SS4000 is a Combo model which includes a refrigerated Beverage Can Vendor. The Standard models are for operation in the North
American markets where as the [F] versions are intended for the European and U.K markets
This O perator’s Manual is divided into four (4) main sections. These are a Brief desc ription of Space Saver Automatic series Vendor, Service Mode,
Money Mechanisms and Beverage Can vending unit
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Your vendor (s) are intended for indoor use only
Your vendor (s) must be set on a level, well supported location.
Always unload vendor before transporting it.
Remove the plastic cable ties from each helix coil.
Remove any protective sheets from under the Helix coil support plates before loading the vendor.
Do not load your vendor with disfigured or damaged product.
Section 1 Brief Description of your SS series Vendor
( Fig.1 SS4000) ( Fig.2 SS4000 )
Key Pad
Product Shelf
Coin return Button
Helix Coils
Coin Insert slot
Can Unit
Locks
Front Panel
Refrigeration Deck
Coin Box
Plug& Socket for
eration dec
Refri
Product Door
Levellers
HOW TO LOCK & UNLOCK THE DOOR OF SNACK VENDOR
Your S pace Saver Vendor has 2 loc ks. To open the door, unlock the right side loc k by turning the key cloc kwise. Thereafter open the left side lock
by turning the key counter clockwise. The door can now be opened and removed by raising from both the sides and lifting it until the top edge
disengages from the Vendor cabinet. (Fig.3)
To lock the door hold both sides of door half way down the door. Engage the top of the door with the Vendor cabinet while keeping the bottom away
from the machine. Lower the bottom of the door ensuring that the top of the door remains engaged with the cabinet. Lock the door by turing the left
key clockwise and the right key counter clockwise.
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Fig. 3 – Unlocking the front door
Front Door
lift door after unlocking
LEVELING YOUR VENDOR
Once you have installed your vendor in its proper location, you will need to level it to ensure trouble free operation. The vendor is
provided with 4 threaded levellers. These can be screwed into the bottom of the vendor and can be adjusted up or down as needed
to ensure the machine is leveled properly. (Fig.1)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The SS2000/4000 Snack Vendor requires one 120 VAC 60 Hz grounded outlet
The SS2000 [F]/4000 (F) Snack Vendor requires one 230 VAC 50 Hz grounded outlet
Note: The Mains cable can be coiled back into the left hand rear corner of the vendor. Pull out the cable to the extent
necessary before start up.
FIXING PRICE LABELS ON PRODUCT TRAYS
The Price and Product labels supplied with the vendor are to be fixed below the Helix Coil. (Fig.4) The Product Trays
must be marked as ‘A’ ,’B’,’C’,’D’ from the top tray downwards. In the case of SS4000 the ‘D’ marking is for the Can
Unit. The columns are numbered from the left starting with ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’, ‘4’, etc
Fig.4
Labels
KEYPAD AND LED DISPLAY
The Keypad is a touch sensitive operation. Light pressure will be necessary to activate each number or letter. The
vendor’s Keypad is used by the customer to make their selection, and by the operator to set and test many functions of
the vendor. (Fig. 5)
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Figure 5
LED Display
Up in Service Mode
When LED is on check price
and then insert coins
When LED is on Insert exact
change only for a vend
Down in Service
Mode
The LED Display shows the customer the amount of money entered into the vendor, and the cost of their selection, it shows the
operator the Service Mode function for setting and testing the various functions of the vendor.
1. To Access Operator Functions:
A) Unlock and open the Front Door to access the Circuit Board, and enter Service
Mode by pressing the Red Service Mode Button. (Fig. 6)
CIRCUIT BOARD
(Fig. 6)
Aux. Card Main
Shelf Selection
Harness
Red Service
Mode Button
Coin Changer
Harness
Harness
Section 2
SERVICE MODE
The Service Mode is entered and exited by pressing the Red Service Mode Button on the Circuit Board. All Service Mode functions
are cycled and selected by pressing the DOWN (9) and UP (10) keys. If no action is taken within 20 seconds the display will return
to Standard Operation Mode
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MOTOR COUNT (“Cnt”)- Displays the total count of motors available in this vendor. Enter Service Mode. Cycle
through the Service Mode until the display reads “Cnt”. Press any keypad character other than the DOWN (9) or UP (10) key and
the controller will display the motors it recognizes. The total number of motors should equal the total number of selections.
BILL ESCROW (“ES”)- Optional setting that when ON will return the bill to the customer on demand, when OFF the
vendor will return coins to the customer. Enter Service Mode. Cycle through the Service Mode until the display reads “ES”. Press
any keypad character other than the DOWN (9) or UP (10) key to turn this mode ON (“ES y”) or OFF (“ES n”).
MULTI-VEND MODE (“UL”)- Optional setting that when ON allows more than one vend to be performed, provided
there is still credit remaining. Enter Service Mode. Cycle through the Service Mode until the display reads “UL”. Press any keypad
character other than the DOWN (9) or UP (10) key to turn this mode ON (“UL y”) or OFF (“UL n”).
FORCE-VEND MODE (“FC”)- Optional setting that when ON requires a purchase once credit has been deposited.
Enter Service Mode. Cycle through the Service Mode until the display reads “FC”. Press any keypad character other than the
DOWN (9) or UP (10) key to turn this mode ON (“FC y”) or OFF (“FC n”).
BEVERAGE SOLD-OUT MODE (“Can”)- Optional setting that when ON operates sold-out function for this
vendor, and will display “Sold Out” when selection is empty. Enter Service Mode. Cycle through the Service
reads “Can”. Press any keypad character other than the DOWN (9) or UP (10) key to turn this mode ON (“Can y”) or OFF (“Can n”).
Mode until the display
TEST ALL MOTORS (“Test”)- Allows user to test all motors in your vendor. Enter Service Mode.
Cycle through the Service Mode until the display reads “Test”. Press any keypad character other than the DOWN (9) or UP (10) key
to test all motors. No other function can be accessed during the test. The time this function requires will vary. Display will return to
Standard Operating Mode.
INDIVIDUAL MOTOR TESTING (“Slct”)- Allows user to individually test each motor in this vendor.
Enter Service Mode. Cycle through the Service Mode until the display reads “Slct”. Enter any selection to test it’s motor. (ex. A1)
PRICE SETTING (“Prc”)- Allows the user to set individual prices for each motor or item loaded in your vendor. Enter
Service Mode. Cycle through the Service Mode until the display reads “Prc”. Enter any selection to display current price. (ex. A1)
Press the DOWN (9) or UP (10) key to change the price for that selection. Price setting will change in 5 cent increments. Press “A”
to save the new price.
CASH HISTORY (“Cash”)- Displays total cash count.
Enter Service Mode. Cycle through the Service Mode until the display reads “Cash”. Press any keypad character other
than the DOWN (9) or UP (10) key to display the total cash count the vendor has accumulated. This function cannot be reset to
zero.
SALES HISTORY (“Sale”)-
Enter Service Mode. Cycle through the Service Mode until the display reads “Sale”. Press any keypad character other than
the DOWN (9) or UP (10) key to display the total vend count that your vendor has performed. This function cannot be reset to zero.
Displays total vend count.
COIN DISPENSING (“Coin”)- Allows user to manually dispense coins from the Coin Mechanism by coin type.
Enter Service Mode. Cycle through the Service Mode until the display reads “Coin”. Pressing keys 1-7 will dispense the
lowest through the highest denomination of coins. For American Coin Mechanisms key 1 will dispense nickels, key 2 will dispense
dimes, and key 3 will dispense quarters.
Special Note: To avoid true customer aggravation, Multi-Vend and Force-Vend should NOT be turned on at same time.
DELIVERY SYSTEM
The delivery system of your SS4000 Series Snack vendor consists of the Keypad, LED Display, Driver Motors, Product Trays Helix
Coils and Beverage Can Unit. The customer inserts money and enters their selection on the Keypad. The selected Driver Motor
turns the Helix Coil that vends the product.
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