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PROBLEM ANALYSIS MESSAGES
The WPC game program has the capability to aid the operator and service personnel. At Game
Turn-on or after pressing the Begin Test switch, once the game has been operating for an extended
period, the display may signal with a message, "Press ENTER for Test Report". This indicates
the game program has detected a possible problem with the game.
To obtain details of the problem, open the coin door and press the Begin Test switch. Press the
Enter button to begin displaying the message(s). The following messages apply to THE
ADDAMS FAMILY game.
Check Switch
##.
This message indicates that at least one switch was stuck 'On' at game turn-on or has NOT
been actuated during ball play (for 90 balls or =30 games) by displaying the message
"Adjust Switch
##",
listing each problem switch by number.
(The game program
compensates the game play requirements affected by each disabled switch to allow 'nearly
normal' play. This helps keep THE ADDAMS FAMILY earning, until the service
technician can repair the problem. bringing the game back to its normal good profitsl)
To verify the problem. refer to the Test Menu text describing Switch Testing. and check
each reported switch using applicable switch tests. Always check switch operation using a
ball. to simulate game conditions. (Switch problems may often be resolved by adjusting
the wire switch actuators, fixing switch circuitry problems, securing loose connectors, etc.
Mechanisms using 'opto switches' (drop targets, etc.) need to be checked for proper power
connections (+12V de and ground).
Pinball Missing.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY normally uses two balls; however, it will operate with one
ball. This message announces that a ball is missing or stuck somewhere. When the ball is
located, return it to the game via the Outhole. Other possibilities for this problem could
be malfunctions of the Ball Trough switches or the Ball Shooter switch.
xxxxx Sw. is Stuck On.
This message indicates that a switch, which is not usually On, remains in the On position
after the game is switched On. The stuck switch is essential for game play (for example, a
coin chute switch, the slam tilt switch, the plumb bob tilt switch), and should be cleared to
permit proper game operation.
Ground Short Row-N, Wht-xxx.
Frequent appearance of this message requires activation of the Switch Levels Test to locate
the switch causing the "WHT-xxx ROW x SHORT" message. Possible 'row short'
causes are: 1) Slam Tilt (or other coin door) switch touching the grounded coin door; 2)
A leaf-type. playfield switch touching a grounded part; 3} Players poking metallic
objects (wires. coat hangers. etc.) into the game; 4) Switch cable insulation pierced or
damaged allowing bare wire contact with a grounded part; 5) All switches in a row
closing at the same time (Note: This instance is NOT a switch problem; however, for
most games this is a very rare possibility).
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