Note
This unit is fitted with an updated (2013) design for console
steering and forward/reverse. Please quote ‘OPTICAL’ set up
when discussing parts or service. For parts, page 2 has
substitutions for items 2 and 24. New part numbers to be
advised shortly.
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Addresses:
Head Office, Sales Office & Production
Tornado International Ltd
Unit 26 Green Lane Industrial Estate
Second Avenue
Birmingham
B9 5QP
England
Tel: +44 (0)121-773-1827
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of the product
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operation of the product.
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persons or damage to the product.
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injury to personnel or the public.
Please take note of the information in shaded areas. If you have any
questions with regard to the correct installation or operation of the product
please contact Tornado International Ltd.
Important – Please Read This!
This manual is provided in good faith and is believed to be accurate. Because
Tornado International have no control over the manner in which the product is
used, users should satisfy themselves that any information or instruction
contained in this manual is appropriate for the conditions under which the
product is being installed and operated.
In the interest of product development, Tornado International reserves the
right to alter or modify the product as necessary.
Thank you for purchasing this quality product from Tornado International Ltd.
It will give you many years of trouble free service and if used in a suitable site
will provide consistent profits.
Please read and understand this manual before using the equipment.
This manual contains the following sections.
1.00 Operating Procedures
1.01 Opening Instructions
1.02 Closing Instructions
2.00 Detail Overview of the System
Here you will find detailed information about each
part of the system with hints and cautions about
the correct operation of the equipment.
3.00 Periodic Service
Little is required in the way of periodic service.
However time spent in following these procedures
will pay dividends in improved reliability and
service life.
1. Remove the console covers; visually check the consoles for any damage.
2. Turn the Power Supply on and check that the red lights are illuminated on
each playing position.
Note!
The power supply must always be turned on before the batteries are
connected to the models.
3. Check the charge meters on the battery chargers. The needle should be
between 0 & 1 when the battery is fully charged.
4. Remove the batteries from the chargers and insert the spare batteries if
they are not fully charged.
5. With the boat near to the operating area and keeping the boat propellers
clear of any obstructions, carefully slide the battery into the boat. The
propellers will rotate briefly.
6. Attach the boat top and lock it into position. Ensure it is the correct number
for the receiver.
7. Carefully place the boat on the water inside the operating area.
Caution! Place the boat on the water. Never launch or throw the boat
onto the water, as this will cause the hull to fracture around the battery
holder.
8. Repeat operations 5 to 7 for each model.
9. Coin and test each playing position in turn to ensure the console and boat
operate correctly.
The unit is now ready for use.
1.02 Closing Instructions
1. Trigger the playing position and drive the boat to the edge of the area
and remove it from the water.
2. Place the boat on the stand supplied, remove the top and slide the
battery out of the hull.
3. Inspect the propellers for damage or debris around the shaft.
4. Using polish and a cloth thoroughly clean the outside of the hull and
top.
5. Place the boat vertically with the bows up in its storage position
Caution!
It is vital that the boat is stored vertically with the bows up to ensure
that any water in the hull and water in the outer propeller shafts drains
out of the rear. Storing the boat in any other position will allow water to
enter the motors leading to their premature failure.
6. Repeat operations 1 to 4 for each model.
7. Turn off the Power Supply and check that all of the lights on the
consoles are off.
8. Open the cash doors (remove the pad locks if fitted) and remove the
9. Lock the cash doors and thoroughly clean and polish the consoles and
playing positions. Place the covers over the consoles.
10. Place the used batteries in the charger. Check the charging meter
readings. The needle should be between 2 and 10.
2.00 Detail Overview of the System
2.01 Consoles
The consoles are made from glass fibre with a blockboard reinforcing for the
back wall. Regular application of a quality proprietary polish will reduce the
harmful effects of sunlight. The console should be thoroughly cleaned at the
end of the operating period and before any soiling is allowed to dry. Never use
any abrasive cleaner on the console. Housed in every console are the
following components:
The Transmitter
The Loop Output Board
The Master Timer
The master console can be identified by the provision of an additional door to
the right of the coin acceptor door. It is usually console number 5/6.
The consoles are provided with covers, which should be used over night and if
it rains during the day. A canopy over the consoles is advised to allow your
customers to use the attraction during inclement weather or provide shade if
the equipment is sited in sunny climates.
The coin acceptor doors and the transmitter access door are all fitted with
radial pin tumbler locks. They all open with the same key. Provision is made
for the use of your own padlock to secure the cash box if required.
Microcoin electronic coin acceptors are fitted to the unit. These can be
reprogrammed by the operator using a hand held programmer. This is
available from Tornado either to purchase or on loan. Please contact the
Service Department for details. There are no user serviceable parts in the coin
acceptors. They should be returned to Tornado for service.
2.03 Credit Display
The credit display is mounted between the driving
controls. It will show “0” on power up and will then
display the number of credits purchased by the
customer. The cost of each game and any bonus
games are displayed in accordance with the
settings programmed in the coin acceptors. As
soon as one or more credits are available the green
play button will flash and the credit display will
flash. When the play button is pressed 1 will be
subtracted from the credit display, the display will
stop flashing, the play button will be illuminated and
a signal will be sent to the slave timer to start the
game. Whilst the game is in play, pressing the
green play button has no effect. At the end of the
game the green play button and the credit display
flash, if credits are available.
Any over payment which does not reach the next vend price is stored and
added to the next payment. For example, if the vend price is 75p and a
customer inserts 100p one credit will be displayed and 25p stored. The