QubicaAMF Express 294-115-200 User manual

PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT DIVISION
400-294-002 Rev. B: 01/07
Combination Lane Machine
Operation, Maintenance,
and Parts Manual

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Copyright © 2007, QubicaAMF Bowling Products, Inc.
Document Part No. 400-294-002
Rev. B Revision Date: 01/26/2007
QubicaAMF BOWLING PRODUCTS, INC.
Performance Equipment Division
Richmond, Virginia 23111

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EXPRESS
COMBINATION LANE MACHINE
Operation, Maintenance, and Parts Manual
Part Number 400-294-002 Revision B
Summary of Changes
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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................1-1
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSIONS, and CAPACITIES................................ 1-2
1.2 UNPACKING THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE.......................................... 1-3
2.0 OPERATION ...................................................................................2-1
2.1 OVERVIEW OF HOW THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE OPERATES........ 2-1
2.2 THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE CONTROLS........................................... 2-3
2.3 PUTTING THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE INTO POSITION.................... 2-6
2.4 THE HANDLE.............................................................................................. 2-8
2.5 OPTICAL SENSORS................................................................................... 2-9
2.6 CLEANING OPERATION COMPONENTS................................................ 2-11
2.7 LANE CONDITIONING COMPONENTS ................................................... 2-13
2.8 PREPARING FOR USE............................................................................. 2-15
2.8.1 Filling and Preparing The Tanks................................................... 2-15
2.8.1.1 Adding Cleaner................................................................... 2-
2.8.1.2. Adding Oil ...............................................................................
2.8.2 Defoaming The Waste Tank
And Checking The Hose Connections.......................................... 2-18
2.9 POSITIONING THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE IN THE LANE .............. 2-18
2.10 CLEANING AND CONDITIONING THE LANES........................................ 2-19
2.10.1 Cleaning The Lane Head.............................................................. 2-20
2.10.2 Cleaning and Conditioning The Lanes ......................................... 2-21
2.10.3 Illustration..................................................................................... 2-24
3.0 MAINTENANCE.............................................................................. 3-1
3.1 PERFORMING AFTER-USE MAINTENANCE............................................ 3-1
3.2 PERFORMING WEEKLY MAINTENANCE.................................................. 3-3
3.2.1 Testing The Express Lane Machine’s Performance....................... 3-3
3.2.1.1 Checking The Cleaning Function...................................... 3-4
3.2.1.2 Measuring The Buffer Brush Pressure.............................. 3-4
3.2.2 Cleaning The Cleaner Tank Area................................................... 3-7

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3.0 MAINTENANCE, continued
3.2 PERFORMING WEEKLY MAINTENANCE, continued
3.2.3 Cleaning The In-Line Filter............................................................. 3-7
3.2.4 Checking The Waste Tank Seal..................................................... 3-8
3.2.5 Cleaning The Waste Tank...............................................................3.8
3.2.6 Cleaning The Oil Tank Area........................................................... 3-9
3.2.7 Cleaning The Buffer Brush............................................................. 3-9
3.3 PERFORMING OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE....................................... 3-10
3.3.1 Adjusting The Buffer Brush Pressure ........................................... 3-11
3.3.2 Rotating The Wicking Foams ....................................................... 3-12
3.3.3 Lubricating The Chains................................................................. 3-13
3.3.3.1 Drive Chain..................................................................... 3-14
3.3.3.2 Oil Transfer Roller Chain................................................. 3-15
3.3.4 Clearing Clogged Nozzles............................................................ 3-16
3.4 REPLACING PARTS................................................................................. 3-16
3.4.1 Replacing The Agitator Foam....................................................... 3-16
3.4.2 Replacing The Squeegees........................................................... 3-18
3.4.3 Replacing The Wicking Foams..................................................... 3-20
3.4.4 Replacing The Buffer Brush ......................................................... 3-22
3.4.5 Replacing The Waste Tank Seal.................................................. 3-23
3.4.6 Replacing The Fuses.................................................................... 3-24
3.4.7 Repositioning And Replacing Sensors ......................................... 3-27
3.4.7.1 Repositioning The Rear (Approach) Sensor ................... 3-27
3.4.7.2 Replacing The Front (Pin Deck) Sensor.......................... 3-28
3.4.7.3 Replacing The Rear (Approach) Sensor......................... 3-30
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................... 4-1
4.1 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS................................................................... 4-1
General Operation ....................................................................................... 4-2
Cleaning Operation...................................................................................... 4-5
Conditioning Operation................................................................................ 4-7
4.2 RECOVERING WHEN THE EXPRESS STOPS ON THE LANE................. 4-8

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5.0 PARTS............................................................................................ 5-1
MISCELLANEOUS
Power Cord .................................................................................... 5-4
Buffer Brush Adjusting Tool............................................................ 5-4
Wiring Diagram............................................................................... 5-5
FRAME and BODY
Base Plate...................................................................................... 5-8
Buffer Side Plate - Buffer.............................................................. 5-12
Buffer Side Plate - Drive............................................................... 5-12
Caster Assembly .......................................................................... 5-13
E-Stop Assembly.......................................................................... 5-13
Control Box Enclosure.................................................................. 5-14
Drive Motor Assembly .................................................................. 5-16
Drive Shaft Assembly................................................................... 5-18
Express Assembly........................................................................ 5-19
Frame Assembly .......................................................................... 5-21
Handle Assembly ......................................................................... 5-24
Hood Assembly ............................................................................ 5-25
Optical Sensor - Approach ........................................................... 5-25
Optical Sensor - Pin Deck ............................................................ 5-26
VAC HEAD and CLEANING
Cleaner Tank Assembly ............................................................... 5-28
Flow Valve Assembly ................................................................... 5-29
Nozzle Assembly.......................................................................... 5-29
Pivot Bracket Assembly................................................................ 5-30
Vacuum Hose Assembly .............................................................. 5-30
VacHead Assembly...................................................................... 5-31
Vacuum Motor Assembly.............................................................. 5-33
Vacuum Pivot Block...................................................................... 5-34
Vacuum Pivot Arm........................................................................ 5-34
Waste Tank Assembly.................................................................. 5-35

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5.0 PARTS, continued
OILING and BUFFING
Belt Tensioner.............................................................................. 5-38
Buffer Motor Assembly................................................................. 5-38
Oil Tank Assembly ....................................................................... 5-39
Oil Tank Lift Assembly.................................................................. 5-40
Oil Transfer / Buffer Mount........................................................... 5-41
Transfer Motor Assembly ............................................................. 5-44
Appendix A - Determining Your Oiling Pattern....................................A-1
PARTS INDEX .........................................................................................P-1