Jennings Sky Chief

[thepennyarcade]

Hi Forum
I just noticed this Jennings Sky Chief on ebay today.
Nice machine, wished I lived closer to the seller.
But I noticed the extra magnet on the escalator.
This is the first time I have ever seen a magnet in that location.
Do you think it would be strong enough to stop the chain driven escalator???
Or was it there for another purpose?
Thanks for looking
John.

[atac]

I believe it's part of the check separator feature--used with the checks with the bimetal (magnetic) center. I've had a machine or two with it--never really looked it over too close--not sure why that magnet would catch the check, but not the first magnet, but I'm sticking with my answer until an expert says something different!