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=Problems and Solutions=
 
=Problems and Solutions=
 
==Power Problems==
 
==Power Problems==
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The power transformer, power supply board, and fuses are all located on the bottom floor of the machine. There are four fuses on the power supply board:
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*F1 8 amp slow blow for the +45 volts to flippers
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*F2 5 amp slow blow for the +24 volts
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*F3 5 amp slow blow for the +38 volts to coils
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*F4 3 amp slow blow for the +12 volts
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There are a total of seven power indicating LED's on the power supply board:
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*D1 indicates +45 volts present
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*D2 indicates +24 volts present
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*D3 indicates +38 volts present
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*D4 indicates +12 volts unregulated present
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*D5 indicates +5 volts present
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*D6 indicates +12 volts regulated present
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*D7 indicates -12 volts present
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==Solenoid Problems==
 
==Solenoid Problems==
 
==Lamp Problems==
 
==Lamp Problems==

Revision as of 11:25, 18 April 2012

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1 Introduction

Churchill Cabinet Company, who makes cabinets and playfields for other pinball manufacturers, decided to venture into making their own pinball machine. These machines were made strictly for the home market under the name of Chicago Gaming Company.

2 Games

  • Vacation America, December 2003

3 Technical Info

Owner's Manual and schematics for Vacation America home model pinball. File:Vacation America manual.pdf


4 Problems and Solutions

4.1 Power Problems

The power transformer, power supply board, and fuses are all located on the bottom floor of the machine. There are four fuses on the power supply board:

  • F1 8 amp slow blow for the +45 volts to flippers
  • F2 5 amp slow blow for the +24 volts
  • F3 5 amp slow blow for the +38 volts to coils
  • F4 3 amp slow blow for the +12 volts

There are a total of seven power indicating LED's on the power supply board:

  • D1 indicates +45 volts present
  • D2 indicates +24 volts present
  • D3 indicates +38 volts present
  • D4 indicates +12 volts unregulated present
  • D5 indicates +5 volts present
  • D6 indicates +12 volts regulated present
  • D7 indicates -12 volts present

4.2 Solenoid Problems

4.3 Lamp Problems

4.4 Switch Problems

4.5 Display Problems

4.6 Sound Problems

4.7 Flipper Problems

4.8 Pop Bumper Problems

4.9 Slingshot Problems

4.10 Opto Problems

5 Repair Logs