AMF Boss 400-286-003 Guide

Bowler Terminal Consoles
Installation, Operation, Service,
and Parts Manual
Revised: 11/01/01 P/N: 400-286-003 Rev New
Copyright © 2001, AMF Bowling Products, Inc., 8100 AMF Drive, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
AMF Bowling Products, Inc., •Tech Support •(International) 804 730-4343 •(Domestic) 1-800-843-0682 •(Fax) 804-730-4390
Lower
Monitor
Standard

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has been made to ensure accuracy, this publication may inadvertently contain
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Inc. cannot be held responsible for any claims resulting from these errors.
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Copyright © 2001 AMF Bowling Products, Inc.
Document #400-286-003 Rev. New
Revised: 03/21/2001
AMF Bowling Products, Inc.
8100 AMF Drive
Mechanicsville, VA. 23111

Table of Contents
CONTENTS
How To Use This Manual ..................................................................................... 1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
Packing Lists and Tools ...................................................................................... 2
Installation ............................................................................................................ 3
Standard Bowler Terminal Console Installation .................................................. 3
Standard Bowler Terminal Console (With Intercom Upgrade).............................. 4
Standard Bowler Terminal Console (With LCD Display Upgrade) ........................ 7
Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Console Installation........................................... 9
Switch Configuration Settings............................................................................. 10
Setup and Testing .............................................................................................. 12
Operation .............................................................................................................. 13
Features ............................................................................................................. 13
Service .................................................................................................................. 15
Standard Bowler Terminal Console ........................................................................ 15
Keyboard Assembly Replacement....................................................................... 15
Bowler Terminal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Replacement ................................ 16
Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Console ................................................................ 18
Keyboard Assembly Replacement ....................................................................... 18
Bowler Terminal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Replacement ................................ 18
Intercom Speaker Replacement........................................................................... 18
AC Control Box Assembly Replacement ............................................................. 19
Monitor Assembly Replacement ..................................................................... 20

Table of Contents
Drawings & Parts Lists ........................................................................................ 23
286-002-080 — Standard Bowler Terminal Assembly ......................................... 24
286-002-038 — Keyboard Assembly ................................................................... 26
286-002-016 — Cable Assembly ......................................................................... 27
286-002-025 — Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Assembly.................................. 28
286-002-040 — Front Cover Assembly ............................................................... 30
286-002-032 — AC Control Box Assembly ......................................................... 32
286-001-011 — Monitor Assembly ...................................................................... 33
List of Figures
Figure 1. Example Placement For Standard Bowler Terminal ............................................. 3
Figure 2. Removing Icon Keyboard From Keyboard Plate ................................................... 5
Figure 3. Attaching and Soldering Wires ............................................................................... 5
Figure 4. Front Cover Of Bowler Terminal Exposing Parts To Be Installed ....................... 7
Figure 5. Example Placement For Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal .................................... 9
Figure 6. Sample Copy Of The Switch Configuration Label ................................................ 11
Figure 7. BOSS Scoring Bowler Terminal PCB Switch Configuration Settings ................ 11
Figure 8. Replacing Icon Keyboard ........................................................................................ 15
Figure 9. Printed Circuit Board Removal ............................................................................... 17
Figure 10. Monitor Assembly Replacement ........................................................................... 21

Introduction
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information needed to properly install, operate, and maintain the
Standard Bowler Terminal and the Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal. If any terms,
concepts, or operations contained in this manual are not clear to you, consult an
experienced professional or AMF Technical Support.
INTRODUCTION
Before you begin the installation, check your shipment against the packing list on the
next page to ensure that all parts have been included. Report missing items to AMF at
1.800.843.0682 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. After 5:00
p.m., you can leave a message on the voice mail system. The 24-hour fax line is
1.804.730.4390. Address all faxes to AMF Technical Support.
♦When you see this symbol associated with an
instruction,
♦
a possible hazard is indicated. Follow these
instructions carefully.
♦Before installing, removing, or replacing electronic
equipment, be certain that the supply power to the
unit has been turned OFF at the main circuit
breaker box.
♦Before applying power to a Bowler Terminals, be
sure that all cables have been connected properly
— especially the main power cables.
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING!
WARNING!
Read This
BEFORE
Proceeding.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Read these safety
precautions before
attempting to install
or modify any AMF
equipment.
Failure to follow
these procedures
may result in
severe personal
injury, fire, or
permanent damage
to property.
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PACKING LISTS AND TOOLS
Now that you have received your new bowler terminal consoles, the first thing that you
should do is to verify that you have received all of the correct parts. Refer to the
appropriate list below.
If installing the Model 614-286-230 standard bowler terminal, you should receive the
following parts:
Part Number Description Quantity
612-860-111 Installation, Operation, Service, and Parts Manual 1
286-002-080 Standard Bowler Terminal Assembly 1
612-860-054 Standard BT Shipping Box 1
730-013-085 20” x 10” x 36” x .002” Poly Bag 1
709-013-059 8 mm x 75 mm Hex Head Screw Bolt 4
248-001-509 Plug button 4
If installing the Model 614-286-100 lower monitor bowler terminal, you should receive
the following parts:
Part Number Description Quantity
612-860-111 Installation, Operation, Service, and Parts Manual 1
286-002-025 Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Assembly 1
612-860-052 Lower Monitor BT Shipping Box 1
612-860-053 Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Shipping Skid 1
709-013-059 8 mm x 75 mm Hex Head Screw Bolt 4
248-001-509 Plug button 4
Installation Tools
The following is a list of tools needed for the installation of the Boss Scoring bowler
terminal consoles. Other tools may be required depending on whether you are installing
the bowler terminals in a new or existing bowling center.
Tape Measure Drill
3/8” Drive Ratchet 12-Inch, 3/8”-Drive Extension
Pencil / Marker 7/16”, 1/2”, & 12mm Sockets
Drill #2 Phillips Screwdriver
Vacuum cleaner 5/16” Masonry (carbide tipped) Bit

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STANDARD BOWLER TERMINAL CONSOLE INSTALLATION
The installation for standard bowler terminal is easy and simple to perform. Figure 1
shows one way to position the bowler terminal in relation to the ball return. Install the
bowler terminal according to the following procedure:
Figure 1. Example Placement For Standard Bowler Terminal
1. Position and align standard the bowler terminal so that the rear edge of the bowler
terminal is facing the lanes and the bowler terminal is placed over the cable conduit
approximately 9.75 inches (24.76 cm) from the ball return.
2. Drill four mounting holes to secure the bowler terminal base to the floor.
3. Vacuum and remove debris from around drilled holes.
4. Verify that the power cable from the AC power supply to the bowler terminal is NOT
connected at this time.

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5. Route and attach J1 and J2 cables from the floor outlets to the bowler terminal board
located in the bowler terminal console.
6. Ensure that the bowler terminal is mounted flush to the floor underneath. Insert and
tighten four 8mm x 75 mm hex head screw bolts (709-013-059) to base of bowler
terminal.
7. Place the four plug buttons (248-001-509) on top of the base of the pedestal to cover
8mm x 75 mm hex head screw bolts (709-013-059).
8. Set the switches on the bowler terminal board by using the switch configuration label
settings (286-001-074) located on the pedestal assembly (286-002-056). For proper
configuration, refer to the section called Switch Configuration Settings.
STANDARD BOWLER TERMINAL CONSOLE (WITH INTERCOM UPGRADE)
This section describes the procedures necessary to upgrade the standard bowler
terminal when the intercom feature has been purchased. You will be performing some
soldering tasks during this procedure so please have a soldering iron, solder, wire
strippers, wire cutters, and the basic knowledge for soldering devices. See Figure 2
and Figure 3 displays the necessary information to assist you in soldering the assembly.
1. Verify that the power to the unit is turned OFF at the main circuit breaker.
2. Open front cover on bowler terminal and remove four #4-40 hex nuts (843-121-002)
and faston tabs (760-022-262) from keyboard plate (286-002-037).
WARNING
Do NOT enter the bowler terminal until all power to the
unit is turned off at the main breaker box or serious injury
could result.