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
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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

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Section 1
INTRODUCTION
The Express Lane Machine, shown in Figure 1-1, is a versatile, total lane care machine that
performs three operations: cleaning, conditioning, and standalone buffing. The cleaning
operation removes dirt and oil from the lane. It can be performed alone or in combination
with conditioning. The conditioning operation buffs an oil pattern on the lane. The buffing
operation buffs oil that is already on the buffer brush onto the lane and redistributes the oil
already on the lane. The buffing operation is automatically activated with the oiling
operation, but it can be performed alone.
The cleaning operation wets the lane by spraying a cleaning solution through three spray
heads. The factory-set flow rate and spraying pattern give gutter-to-gutter coverage
without getting overspray into the gutters. To boost the effectiveness of the cleaning
solution, it is applied more heavily down the middle of the lane, where the oil is usually
heaviest, and it is mixed into the oil by an agitator foam. The residue is then picked up by
the Express Lane Machine’s floating vacuum head (Vac Head). The floating action allows
the Vac Head to conform to changes in the lane surface. The cleaning operation is
performed only as the machine travels from the approach to the pin deck.
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The conditioning operation (also known as lane conditioning, oiling, or dressing) applies oil
by buffing it onto the lane. If you select the oiling operation before selecting the buffing
operation, the Express automatically selects the buffing operation for you. When
conditioning your lanes using the Express as set at the factory, the oil pattern is medium-
low output along the outer 11 inches of each side of the lane and high output down the
middle 20 inches of the lane. The oil is applied for the first 24 feet of the lane and brushed
out another 15 feet. The specific oil output produced by your Express across the lane at
eight feet from the approach was shipped with your machine. The oil output (the pattern
across the width of the lane) and the application pattern (the oiled area and buffing taper)
can be changed by using different densities of wicking foams and different oiling and
buffing distances. Lengths of the other densities of the wicking foams that can be used
with the Express were shipped with the machine. For more information about oil output
and patterns, refer to Appendix A - Determining Your Oiling Pattern.
Buffing can be performed with or without applying new oil. When used alone, the buffing
operation applies the oil already on the brush and redistributes the oil already on the lane.
Since very little new oil is being applied to the lane during this operation, the resulting oil
pattern will not match the oil pattern you achieve when you condition the lane; it will only be
an approximation of that pattern.
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSIONS, and CAPACITIES
The following table provides electrical use, machine weight and dimensions, and tank
capacities of the Express Lane Machine.
Electrical Single phase, 110 V, 50/60 Hertz
Main Power Circuit Breaker 110 V, 30 amps
Overcurrent Protection Each motor and solenoid is individually protected against
an overcurrent condition either by a thermal overload
protection device or board-mounted mini-fuses.
The Machine must be operated on a dedicated and
grounded electrical circuit.
Weight (empty) 250 pounds
Machine Dimensions 13.5 inches H x 34 inches L x 56.25 inches W
Vac Head Dimension 42 inches W
Power Cord 3-conductor, 110 v, harmonized
125 feet L
Cleaner Tank Capacity 1.75 gallons (enough to clean 12 lanes from the pre-
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Use only cleaners specifically manufactured for use on
bowling lanes.
Waste Tank Capacity Holds waste for 12+ lanes when a defoamer is used.
Oil Tank Capacity 40 ounces (enough to condition 24 lanes).
Use only oil products specifically manufactured for use
on bowling lanes.
Foams:
Standard
Alternates
Outside - 3-1/4 inches H x 11 inches L
Middle - 3-1/4 inches H x 20 inches L
3-1/4 inches H x 48 inches L
1.2 UNPACKING THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE
Before you first use the Express Lane Machine, you should ensure all the components
were shipped and that they arrived in good condition. We also strongly suggest you
familiarize yourself with how to operate the machine.
IMPORTANT
The oil transfer roller is tied in place to prevent damage during shipment. You must
complete the steps below before using the machine or you will damage the machine.
1. Open the clasps on the back of the machine and open the oil tank compartment
door.
2. Cut the plastic wire tie and remove the red tag.
3. If the silver roller (oil transfer roller) does not drop down against the buffer
brush, gently push it down to rest against the buffer brush. Do not force it.
4. Close the oil tank compartment and refasten the clasps.
The following table lists the contents of the Express Lane Machine package.
Item Part Number
Express Lane Machine 294-115-200
Power Cord 294-002-359
Large Red Funnel (for cleaning solution) RP-115
Small Red Funnel (for oil) RP-42
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Item Part Number
Buffer Pressure Adjusting Tool RP-43
Oil Pattern Printout Not Applicable
Starter Pack
•ACC Cleaner, 1 - 2.5 Gallon containers
•Reactor Oil, 1 - 2.5 Gallon containers
•Defoamer, 1 Gallon
•294-006-047
•294-006-049
•294-115-161
Yellow Envelope
•Product Trouble Report
•Warranty Card
•4A Subminiature Fuse
•5x20 Slow Blow, 500mA Fuse Pack
•6 - Guide Roller Spacers
•294-115-166
•294-002-246
Standard Foams (in the machine)
•Medium-Low Output (2)
(orange, 3-1/4 inches H x 11 inches L)
•High Output (1) (blue, 3-1/4 inches H x 20 inches L)
•294-115-181
•294-115-182
Alternate Foams (3-1/4 inches H x 48 inch L)
•Super-High Output (black)
•High Output (blue)
•Medium-High Output (red)
•Medium-Low Output (orange)
•Low Output (natural)
•294-115-177
•294-115-178
•294-115-179
•294-115-180
•294-115-176
IMPORTANT
If you find damage caused in shipping, immediately contact the shipper and file a
damage claim; QubicaAMF is not responsible for damage that occurs during
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Section 2
OPERATION
Operating the Express Lane Machine is very straightforward and easy to do. In fact, the
basic steps are:
1. Fill the tanks,
2. Plug in the machine,
3. Select the operation,
4. Set it on the lane, and
5. Press the Start button.
But giving you only that bare information is like telling a new driver how to operate a car by
telling them to turn the key in the ignition and press the accelerator. In both examples,
there are many things each operator needs to know about preparing the machine for use,
how the machine functions, and how to use the machine to perform the functions for which
it was designed. This section contains the detailed information you need to know in order
to use the Express Lane Machine safely, effectively, and efficiently.
2.1 OVERVIEW OF HOW THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE OPERATES
The Express Lane Machine is separated into the cleaning section and the conditioning
section. The cleaning section is powered by the vacuum motor. The conditioning section
is powered by the oil transfer roller motor and the buffer motor. The machine is propelled
along the lane by the drive motor.
The machine is equipped with front and rear optical sensors and guide rollers to keep it
correctly placed on the lane. The Express also has an internal distance counter so it
“knows” its position on the lane. The Express continually compares its internal counter to
the distance you enter for an operation so it knows where on the lane to start and stop an
operation.
The cleaning section is made up of
•The cleaner tank •The Vac Head
•The cleaner spray pump •The vacuum motor
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The Vac Head contains the agitator foam and the squeegees. When cleaning, the Express
performs the following actions:
1. The spray heads dispense the cleaner over the lane, as shown in Figure 2-1.
2. The agitator foam mixes the cleaner into the oil on the
lane.
3. The front squeegee directs the residue into the vacuum
chamber that is created by the front and back
squeegees.
4. The residue in the chamber is vacuumed into the waste
tank.
The cleaning operation can be performed separately or with
the conditioning operation.
The conditioning section is made up of the following components:
•Oil tank •Wicking foams •Oil transfer roller motor
•Oil transfer roller •Buffer brush motor •Buffer brush
The Express Lane Machine uses wicking foams to transport the oil from the oil tank to the
transfer roller. The width, type, and density of the wicking foams control the amount of oil
moved to the transfer roller. The Express comes installed with three foams in two
densities. The two outside foams are medium-low output foams and apply oil to the outside
11 inches of the lane. The middle foam is a high-output foam that applies oil to the middle
20 inches of the lane. These foams create the most often used oiling pattern.
A printout of the oil output produced by your Express Lane Machine across the lane at eight
feet from the approach was included in the materials shipped with the machine. The oil
output can be changed by replacing the installed foams with the alternate wicking foams
that were also shipped with your machine. For information about changing the oil output,
refer to Appendix A - Determining Your Oiling Pattern.
When conditioning the lanes, the transfer roller turns to continuously pick up oil from the
wicking foams and move it for pickup by the buffer brush. The buffer brush picks up the oil
from the transfer roller and applies it to the lane. When the buffing-only operation is
performed, the transfer roller does not turn, so the buffer brush does pick up any oil; it only
redistributes the oil that is already on the brush and on the lane.
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The Express is propelled by the drive motor. When cleaning the lanes, the drive motor
propels the machine until the end of the lane is reached, then it reverses direction and
propels the machine back to the approach. When only conditioning the lanes (no cleaning)
or only buffing the lanes, the drive motor propels the machine until the buffing distance is
reached, then it reverses direction and propels the machine back to the approach.
2.2 THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE CONTROLS
You control the operations of the Express Lane Machine by selecting options and
specifying information on the control dashboard, shown in Figure 2-2. This section
describes the control dashboard and how to use it.
The controls and information displays on the control dashboard are described below. The
recommended start-up sequence is given in the Cleaning And Conditioning The Lanes
instructions later in this section.
ID Control or Display Description
1 Power Inlet This blue inlet is where you connect the power cord.
To ensure you properly and safely connect the power cord,
the large, blue plug is designed to fit into the inlet in only
one way.
The machine must be plugged only into a grounded, 110-
volt outlet. Have your center manager show you the
outlet(s) to use.
2 POWER Switch This rocker switch is the circuit breaker for the Express. It
turns power on and off to the machine and provides
overcurrent (30 amp) protection.
This switch does not start any of the operations.
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ID Control or Display Description
3 EMERGENCY
STOP Button
(E-STOP Button)
This large, red button stops all machine operations. It does
not power off the machine.
After you press the E-STOP button, you must use the
POWER rocker switch to power off then power on the
machine to restart it.
11 START
You can also use
the START button
on the handle.
This touch-sensitive button starts up the components for the
operation(s) you have selected then starts the machine
down the lane.
NOTES
You must press the START button twice.
For your safety, the START button has a time-out
feature. If your second touch of the START button is
more than five seconds after your first touch, the start-
up sequence halts and you have to begin again.
When you have selected the cleaning operation, the first
touch turns on the spray pump so cleaner starts spraying
on the lane, starts the vacuum motor, and lowers the Vac
Head onto the lane. The second touch turns on the drive
motor to propel the machine down the lane.
When you select either the conditioning or buffing-only
operation, nothing happens on the first touch of the START
button. The second touch starts the oil transfer roller motor
(if conditioning), the buffer motor to rotate the buffer brush,
and turns on the drive motor to propel the machine down
the lane.
4 CLEANER This touch-sensitive button selects and deselects the
cleaning operation.
The Express automatically selects this operation when you
turn on the machine.
The CLEANER button glows green when the cleaning
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ID Control or Display Description
5 BUFFER This touch-sensitive button selects and deselects the
buffing operation.
The Express automatically selects this operation when you
turn on the machine.
If you select the oiling operation without selecting the
buffing operation, the machine automatically selects the
buffing operation.
The BUFFER button glows green when the buffing
operation is selected.
6 OIL This touch-sensitive button selects and deselects the oiling
operation.
The Express automatically selects this operation when you
turn on the machine.
The OIL button glows green when the oiling operation is
selected.
7 OIL DIST
©Up Arrow
ªDown Arrow
These touch sensitive buttons are used to scroll up and
down through numbers to specify where the machine is to
stop and resume oiling.
When the machine is moving toward the pin deck, the
setting is the number of feet from the approach at which the
machine is to stop oiling. When the machine is moving
toward the approach, the setting is the number of feet from
the approach at which the machine is to resume oiling.
The numbers are displayed in the Oil Dist window.
The Express remembers the distance used in the last lane
conditioning session and assumes that distance when you
next start up the machine.
8 Oil Dist This window displays the distance, in feet from the
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ID Control or Display Description
9 BUFF DIST
©Up Arrow
ªDown Arrow
These touch sensitive buttons are used to scroll up and
down through numbers to specify where the machine is to
stop and resume buffing. This setting must be equal to
or larger than the OIL DIST setting.
When the machine is moving toward the pin deck, the
setting is the number of feet from the approach at which the
machine is to stop buffing. When the machine is moving
toward the approach, the setting is the number of feet from
the approach at which the machine is to resume buffing.
The numbers are displayed in the Buff Dist window.
The Express remembers the distance used in the last lane
conditioning session and assumes that distance when you
next start up the machine.
10 Buff Dist This window displays the distance, in feet from the
approach, that will be buffed.
2.3 PUTTING THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE INTO POSITION
The Express Lane Machine has two positions, operating and storage. The machine must
be in the operating position, shown in Figure 2-3, to perform any of its operations.
Though you can move and store the machine in the operating position, we recommend that
you tip it into the storage position, as shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-3