Service manual

A COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
The Vendo Company is committed to safety in every aspect of our product design. Vendo
is committed to alerting every user to the possible dangers involved in improper handling
or maintenance of our equipment. The servicing of any electrical or mechanical device
involves potential hazards, both to those servicing the equipment and to users of the
equipment. These hazards can arise because of improper maintenance techniques. The
purpose of this manual is to alert everyone servicing Vendo equipment of potentially
hazardous areas, and to provide basic safety guidelines for proper maintenance.
This manual contains various warnings that should be carefully read to minimize the risk
of personal injury to service personnel. This manual also contains service information to
insure that proper methods are followed to avoid damaging the vendor or making it unsafe.
It is also important to understand these warnings are not exhaustive. Vendo could not
possibly know, evaluate, or advise of all of the conceivable ways in which service might be
done. Nor can Vendo predict all of the possible hazardous results. The safety precautions
outlined in this manual provide the basis for an effective safety program. Use these
precautions, along with the service manual, when installing or servicing the vendor.
We strongly recommend a similar commitment to safety by every servicing organization.
Only personnel properly trained in vendor servicing should have access to the interior
of the machine. This will minimize the potential hazards that are inherent in electrical and
mechanical devices. Vendo has no control over the machine once it leaves the premises.
It is the owner or lessor’s responsibility to maintain the vendor in a safe condition. See
Section I of this manual for proper installation procedures and refer to the appropriate
service manual for recommended maintenance procedures. If you have any questions,
please contact the Technical Services Department of the Vendo office nearest you. Refer
to the listing at the back of this manual.
SAFETY RULES
• Read the Safety Manual before installation or service
• Test for proper grounding before installing to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire.
• Disconnect power cord from wall outlet before servicing or clearing product jams. The
vending mechanism can trap and pinch hands.
• Use only fully trained service technicians for “Power On” servicing.
• Use adequate equipment when moving a vendor.
• Always wear eye protection, and protect your hands, face, and body when working
near the refrigeration system.
• Use only authorized replacement parts.
• Be aware of inherent dangers in rocking or tipping a vending machine.
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