Game Delivery
Preparation & Considerations
Most games and game tables weigh
between 150 and 650 pounds each and can be very difficult
to move into some areas or up / down stairs due to their weight
and size. Several things should
be considered when you are choosing a game for your location and
having it delivered. Please
use the checklist below to ensure that all preparations are made
before we deliver your game:
Game Delivery Preparation & Considerations
Measurements - Most pinball games and classic arcade games
were designed to be small enough
to fit through most standard size
doors. But some games may be too large to it through certain doorways,
hallways, stairways, or in rooms with low ceilings without additional
assembly
or disassembly. Be sure to take measurements of these items into
consideration and compare
them to the game dimensions listed
on our site before choosing a
game for your location
Game Pre-Delivery Checklist :
Delivery Path - Please make sure you have a clear, safe path
made to the area where your game will be placed. This includes removing
any necessary doors from doorways, exterior sliding doors, clearing
stairways (including tops and bottoms of stairways), moving furniture
or other items/equipment, and any snow, water, ice, or mud removal.
Please remember that most
games weigh approximately 300 pounds, and can be very dangerous
to persons and
property if obstacles are in the way.
Pets and Children - If you have any pets or young children
at your location, we request that
you keep them out of the area when your game is being delivered
and set up. While it's exciting
have a new game arrive, game delivery and setup can be very difficult
and requires great caution
for it to be done safely
and correctly without damage to persons
or property. Most games weigh around 300 pounds each,
so any disturbance,
disruption, pets, or children in the area can be very dangerous and distracting.
Game Location - Be sure to have an area cleared for your
game when it arrives.
Please be sure to :
-
Keep your game away
from windows and direct sunlight if possible - Direct sunlight and/or
ultraviolet (UV) light can fade the colors and artwork on many
games over time.
-
Keep your game away
from objects that can get loose and possibly break the glass
on
the game (glass on some games like the Pinball 2000 series can
be irreplaceable or
very expensive to replace).
-
Always keep your
game indoors. Games can be rendered inoperable or malfunction
over
time if left in extreme hot or cold areas. We recommend 68 degrees
Fahrenheit or greater
in your game room area.
-
Try to keep your
game away from water and very moist or very humid areas or air
sources,
such as around greenhouses, hot tubs, etc. Moisture
can destroy the artwork and can
cause cabinets and playfields
to rust, warp or fade over time.
Game Protection & Use - Once your game is delivered and ready
to play, in order to protect
and extend the life of your game you should:
-
Always plug your
game (s) into a quality electronic surge protector to
protect your games
against lightening strikes, power surges, power brownouts, etc.
You game is very similar
to other sensitive electronic devices like TV's Stereos, Personal
Computers, etc and
should be treated and protected like such.
-
When not in use,
to prolong the life of your games light bulbs, display monitors,
hard drives,
and internal circuitry (depending on game) you should never
leave your machine on for
extended periods if possible. Although you are buying a
commercial quality unit that can
be on 24/7, it is in your best interests to turn the machine
off when not in use.
-
Please make sure
to TURN OFF THE MACHINE USING THE MACHINE'S POWER
BUTTON and not the power switch on the surge protector or a
wall switch in order to
preserve your game's power supply for maximum life.
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NEVER CLEAN YOUR
GAME WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN A TOWEL AND WINDEX
Using solvents, abrasive cleaners or acids can destroy your
game's cabinet and side art.
Important Moving and
Safety Notes:
We are not responsible for doors, handrails, furniture, or any
other items at your location that
must be moved or removed to deliver your game, or damage to, or dirtying
of, any carpets or
floors in
your location from moving the game or if delivery conditions are
not acceptable or
safe - Please be sure
that everything that needs to be moved is done before we arrive.
Safety is our number one concern
when delivering and setting up a game. Our shipping
company reserves
the right to refuse delivery and/or setup if any hazardous or difficult
conditions exist that could
cause damage or harm to the game, yourself, your property,
or themselves,
or if other agreed
delivery or payment terms or conditions are not met.
Please be sure to have all preparations made before we arrive
to deliver your game.
Our shipping company
allows 30 minutes per game delivery, and charges an additional
labor
rate (per employee) for any
time beyond 30 minutes. Please understand that our
shippers are often on a
tight schedule that involves deliveries to
other customers, and
that they may
charge for any additional time that takes away from their daily schedule.
Please
contact us if you have any specific
questions about moving a game into your location.
