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Laser Arena
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Does this venue have a laser tag arena?
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Please advise what time laser arena lighting is turned on?
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Is lighting controlled by a DMX system?
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Does feature lighting/effects and smoke only run when a game is in progress?
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Can features and lighting be added to DMX controller?
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Are your blacklights networkable?
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Can a large percentage of the black lights be added to the DMX controller so they don’t run all day long?
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Have you investigated adding a DMX controller?
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Please confirm if laser arena lights are left on all day once turned on?
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Can these lights be off when no laser trade (Mon-Fri)?
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Is the laser arena lighting separate to the venue?
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Can we have this light circuit on its own so can be switched on & off when required?
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Are the laser arena & vesting lights on the same circuit?
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Can they be separated?
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Is Air-conditioning in Laser Tag arena separately switched?
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What temperature is thermostat set to? (It doesn’t need to be as cold as rest of venue especially on weekdays. In winter maybe just fan mode is sufficient)
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Can motion sensors be installed at entry to Laser Tag to control lighting?
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Please advise how many guns and suits in venue and which type (Laserforce / P&C Micros)?
Laser Guns Charging
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Please confirm if laser guns are always left on?
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Please confirm if they get switched off at night?
Automated Systems
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Does this venue have an Automated system for turning on various systems like lights, audio, games etc in this venue?
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What system does this venue have in place? (Crestron, Dynalite etc)
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Does the venues system have various modes? (Off, Pre/Post Trade, Cleaners, Trade?)
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How does the venue turn on their games, lights etc in the morning to get the venue open?
Pinspotters / Ball Returns / Scoring CPU’s
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Which Pinspotter type does the venue have currently? Example: AMF 82/70, AMF 82/70Xli, AMF 82/90Xl, Brunswick GSX, Brunswick A/A2, Qubica TMS / Edge
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How many pinspotters are in the venue?
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What time are all systems turned on and off and are they turned on manually or via touch screen?
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Behind the curtain wall including BOH tech areas list what remains powered on 24/7?
Air Conditioning
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Does the venue have control over their AC on/off timings and the temperature set point?
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Is this done via a venue based Building Management System (BMS)?
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Does the venue have standard wall mounted AC controllers?
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Are the set points set at the desired rate? Heat 21deg. & Cool 23deg.
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What is the temperatures currently set to?
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Do the venue team regularly clean the AC vents to ensure the air flow is good?
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Do you know where the location of the A/C Thermostat?
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Using a separate thermostat, compare the ambient temperature in location of A/C temperature sensors. Is the A/C system displaying the correct current temperature?
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Are there any areas within the venue where A/C may be escaping into areas where A/C is not required? (example might be missing ceiling tiles or openings to ceiling cavities)
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Please advise where they are located?
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Does the venue team have the ability to adjust the thermostat?
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Where are these controls located?
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How regularly are you checking to see if set-point has been adjusted?
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Does your system have the ability to lock settings?
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Can controls be isolated behind a locked cabinet or similar to prevent tampering?
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Does your venue have an Air-Lock at front entrance?
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Is there any particular area within the venue that are known hot or cold spots that are inconsistent with rest of venue?
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Are both doors fully operational and sensors aligned to minimise time doors remain open unnecessarily?
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Can some units be turned on later than others depending on the area they service?
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Please specify which areas:
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What time do all AC units currently start up and shut down?
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Can we change startup & shutdown times to suit the venue?
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Please advise what changes can be made:
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If the venue does NOT have control over AC on/off timings what is the process of turning on and off A/C each day?
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Can some AC units be turned on later than others depending on the area they service?
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Is regular maintenance being completed (filters and servicing maximum every 3 months)?
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Are all AC units clear of debris in the front of them?
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Would the site benefit from installing a programmable thermostat to efficiently regulate temperature during business hours?
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If known, please advise of the age of the existing AC units onsite.
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Does A/C panel have a setting for Fan Speed?
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What is fan speed set to? (EG 3/5)
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Are all units set to same fan speed?
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What is general feedback from venue team regarding Air-Con?
- “its regularly too cold” (team often wearing sweaters and jumpers)
- “its comfortable at all times including summer”
- "its always too hot and A/C seems insufficient to keep venue comfortable”
AMD Circuits & Games
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Do the games circuits turn on via an automated method (smart system via touchpad, timed contactor switching)?
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How does the venue turn on the games circuits?
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Are they staggered to come on?
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Are all games on RCD circuits?
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Are the any games or areas that the venue needs to turn on or off manually?
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Are the games being switched on with staggering start times to reduce kVA demand?
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Are any of the games plugged into lighting circuits?
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Are there areas where lack of circuits are available? Are there multiple areas where power boards are being utilised?
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Does the venue have enough circuits for games and attractions to cover the load?
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Does the board/s have room to accommodate more circuits if needed?
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How long before opening time are games powered on?
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How long after closing time are games powered off?
- Before all guests have left when closing time is reached
- When the last guest leaves the venue
- When team leave venue after completing all administration tasks/cleaning
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Are any games on 24/7 power?
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Select how games are worked on by AMD technicians before/after trading hours?
- All games turned on so game can target game can be worked on
- Team run an extension cable from 24/7 power for just the machine being worked on
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When a game is offline what is the standard procedure?
- Turn game offline but leave power on
- Turn off power to game if is offline until game is repaired
Venue Lighting & Power
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Do the lighting circuits turn on via an automated method (smart system via touchpad)?
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How does the venue turn on lighting circuits?
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Does the panel have Trade, Non-Trade & Cleaners Mode, and any other modes?
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List exactly what is powered on when venue is in “Cleaners Mode”:
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What percentage of front and back of house lights are on?
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Is external signage lighting on?
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Is any external lighting that otherwise would be off turned on?
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Are any AMD games on?
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Are POS systems or other computers on?
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Are lights above lanes on?
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Please note down any changes that can be made whilst venue is on Cleaners Mode & Non-Trade mode to reduce power use:
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Are the lighting circuits in the venue broken up into various banks of lights when switching? Could you isolate various sections for Cleaners for example?
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Is all lighting energy efficient LED’s in venue?
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Are there any older technology lights in the venue that could be upgraded to LED? Florescent, CFL, Dichromic Downlights?
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Please advise which areas:
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Roughly what percentage of venue lighting is currently LED?
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For newer venues with significant LED Strip lighting on shopfront, do these lights turn off with venue power?
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Is external signage illuminated 24/7?
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Is external signage illuminated unnecessarily throughout the day?
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Do menu screens at POS counters for advertising screens come on with trade mode?
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Does your venue have ANY motion sensors that activate lighting?
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Is there any lighting that produces excessive heat due to lighting type/design/age?
Scoring monitors;
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Please advise what time switched on in morning or if on all night or switched off.
Scoring CPU’s, POS pc’s, office:
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Please advise what time switched on in morning or if on all night.
Nightlife Jukeboxes / Crowd DJ
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Please advise of the current on / off times
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Please confirm how they controlled
External Lighting
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Does the venue have any external lighting?
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Please advise what times they are currently set to turn on / off
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Please review and advise if we can make any changes to this process without having the externals in darkness when needed to be on
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Are sleep settings activated on all office PC's, printers, scanners..etc?
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Are there any lighting sensors controlling external lighting?
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List down any changes that can be made to reduce excess power usage
Kitchen Equipment
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Please provide a catalogue of all kitchen equipment. This includes, Fryers, Grills, Hot Plates, Ovens, Microwaves, Hot Boxes, Salamanders, Milkshake Makers, Fridges & Freezers (please note underbench 2 door, 3 door, free standing or walk in) and anything else electrical or gas related. Please ensure Quantity, Type (gas / electric), Brand, Age (if unknown, please provide est), Amperage (10,15,20,32 amps), Last service date & Frequency of Servicing is included. Pictures are required of all items listed.
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Do you believe some older items can be changed over to more energy efficient units?
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Please advise what they are:
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What is the current turn on/off times for all kitchen appliances?
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Does the venue team regularly clean the filters, vents and compressors on the refrigeration equipment in venue?
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- No
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Are the door seals to the refrigeration equipment in good condition?
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Are all walk in freezers & Cool-rooms sealed and serviced accordingly?
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What are the current temperatures of the refrigeration equipment?
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Are all existing refrigeration maintained on an occurring quarterly basis?
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Please advise what time your current exhaust fan comes on & turns off?
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Is it currently manually switched on by the team?
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Is there an option to install a timer?
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Is it currently turned on through HVAC system?
Advertising Screens
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Do all the advertising and price point screens in the venue switch on and off via and integrated or dedicated circuit?
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Are on/off timers configured in the Phillips TV software to only turn on advertising TV’s during trading hours? (separate from mains power)
Entrances and Glazing
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Is there expanses of glazing at the front of the venue, especially glazing that faces North?
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Is this glazing protected with a form of window tint?
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Do you have air curtains at your entrances to the venue?
Additional Recommendations
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Is the site a good candidate for installation of solar panels?
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Are there any additional recommendations/green initiatives to reduce energy costs?