QubicaAMF 90XLi Configuration guide

QubicaAMF 90XLiPinspotter
PIN DISTRIBUTOR
Pinspotter Manual Supplement
400-088-012 Rev. B
DISTRIBUTOR 1

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Document #400-088-012 Rev. B
Issue Date: 11/20/2006

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Table of Contents
SAFETY .......................................................................................................... 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 How To Use This Manual ..................................................................... 1-1
2.0 DISTRIBUTOR OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT .............................................. 2-1
2.1 Distributor Operation ........................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Distributor Belt Replacement ............................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Preparing Rough Top Belts ............................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Vice Lacer Instructions ......................................................................
2-4
2.2.3 Identifying a Good Splice ...................................................................
2-5
2.3 Distributor Removal ............................................................................. 2-6
2.4 Distributor Replacement ..................................................................... 2-6
2.5 Distributor Cam Operation .................................................................. 2-8
2.6 Distributor Adjustments ...................................................................... 2-8
2.7 Distributor Roller Adjustment ............................................................. 2-9
2.8 Distributor Trip Lever ....................................................................... 2-10
3.0 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Lubrication ........................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Lubricant Symbols ............................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Distributor Drive .................................................................................. 3-2
3.4 Distributor ............................................................................................ 3-3
3.5 Distributor (continued) ........................................................................ 3-4
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Distributor Does Not Feed Pins at Correct Bin Position .................. 4-1
4.2 Pins Continuously Feed Into One Bin Position ................................. 4-2
4.3 Pins Delivered Head First .................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Distributor Hits Bin During Feed ........................................................ 4-4
DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS ............................................................................... 5-1
Distributor Assembly 1 .................................................................................. 5-2
Distributor Assembly 2 .................................................................................. 5-4
Distributor Assembly 2 (continued) .............................................................. 5-6
Distributor Drive Shaft Assembly ................................................................. 5-8

SAFETY
Safety
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SAFETY
General Safety Guidelines
QubicaAMF believes strongly in its commitment to safety. Proper service and repair
are important to the safety of the mechanic as well as the safe, reliable operation of
the pinspotters. Please read, understand, and follow all of the recommended safety
procedures presented in this manual.
The procedures recommended and described in this technical manual are effective
methods of performing service and repair. Some of these procedures require the
use of tools specially designed for this purpose.
•Properly trained personnel should be present whenever maintenance is being
performed on a pinspotter.
•No unauthorized personnel should be allowed in the pit area.
•Keep in mind that the pinspotter performs a series of mechanical motions and
electrical actions during each cycle, and that bodily injury could result should
personnel enter the machine when power is on. When working on a pinspotter,
it is recommended that power also be turned off on adjacent machines.
•Remember that safety must remain your first priority at all times.
•Safety goggles, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes are recommended
whenever any work is being performed on a pinspotter.
•Wearing loose clothing or jewelry is NOT RECOMMENDED when operating or
maintaining the machinery.

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Safety Labels and Symbols
It is important to understand the safety labels and symbols used in this manual set. Three
of these labels are used to show the relative risk associated with a particular activity or
instruction. These labels are shown below in order of decreasing importance. Be aware
that taking shortcuts or failing to heed applicable safety information can result in serious
injury or damage and can render the pinspotter unsafe for you as well as for others who
follow in your place.
indicates a hazardous situation that presents a potentially crippling
or life-threatening situation.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in
serious injury or equipment damage.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor
to moderate injury if not avoided. It may also be used to alert
against potentially unsafe practices.
Other warning labels are conspicuously located on the pinspotter and are designed to
warn against possible hazards. These labels, some of which are shown below, are there
for your protection. Removing or disregarding these labels can result in serious injury.

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Safety
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– Refer to the Service Manual before performing
maintenance or repair.
– Caution! Severe pinching hazard - belts.
It is also important to understand that the use of these symbols and labels is not all-
inclusive because it is impossible to warn of all the possible hazards and consequences
that could result from failure to follow these instructions. Trained and competent bowling
center mechanics are able to recognize and avoid potentially hazardous situations.
Guards and Safety Precautions
All safety guards must be in place before operating the machine. When maintenance
is required, the following steps must be followed:
1. Disconnect the power plug before working on the pinspotter.
2. Remove guards only as required to perform the maintenance.
3. Once maintenance is complete, replace all guards.

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SECTION 1.0
Introduction
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 How To Use This Manual
This manual is provided for use by trained and authorized bowling center mechanics in
conjunction with the adjustment, operation, and maintenance of Distributors installed in
QubicaAMF 90XLipinspotters. The purpose of this manual supplement is to consolidate
all of the applicable Distributor information into one easy-to-use document making finding
the information you need simpler and faster when compared to having the information
scattered throughout the pinspotter manual.
This manual does not cover initial installation of the Distributor, but does cover removal
and reinstallation of the unit for maintenance and adjustment. Refer to the drawings at the
back of this manual for detailed views of the Distributor’s construction.
There are six parts to this manual supplement: Safety, Introduction, Operation &
Adjustment, Lubrication, Troubleshooting, and Drawings and Parts Lists.
•The Safety section provides information on precautions that should be taken when
working in and around the Distributor, including examples of safety labels and symbols
used on the pinspotter to indicate potential hazards.
•The Introduction Section outlines the manual.
•The Operation and Adjustment Section gives step-by-step instructions for setting up
and adjusting the Distributor, as well as information related to the operation of the unit.
•The lubrication Section provides drawings and information concerning the proper
lubrication of the Distributor. Maintaining the Distributor in accordance with this section
can help attain maximum component life and trouble-free operation.
•The Drawings and Parts Lists Section is designed to be an invaluable tool for
identifying parts and part numbers for maintenance and repair of the unit.
This manual is intended to be a supplement to, and is included with, the QubicaAMF 90XLi
Pinspotter Manual Set.
Refer to the Safety Section of this manual before proceeding
with Distributor maintenance.

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SECTION 2.0
Operation & Adjustment
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2.0 DISTRIBUTOR OPERATION & ADJUSTMENT
2.1 Distributor Operation
The distributor transfers pins from the pin elevator wheel to the bin assembly. The
distributor is driven by the back end motor through an adjustable clutch to its various
positions. A large nylon cam gear (see Figure 2-1) serves a dual purpose:
•The outside of the gear contains a cam that moves the distributor left and right to the
various bin locations.
•The inside of the gear has a cam that controls the telescoping action of the front portion
of the distributor. Springs keep the cam followers against the cams.
When a pin reaches the top of the elevator wheel, it is deposited on the pan which orients
it, bottom first, onto the distributor belt. As the pin reaches the end of the distributor, the
weight of the pin causes the trip lever assembly to pivot downward depositing the pin in the
bin. The pivot lever also causes the cam gear to index to the next bin position.
Figure 2-1
Proper adjustment of all distributor components is essential for trouble-free operation.
Excessively worn parts must also be replaced. Additionally, related assemblies must be
correctly adjusted. This includes the pin ejector, pin seating rod, and pin guide rail. The
condition of the distributor drive shaft, universal joint, and drive housing as well as a
smooth operating pin elevator wheel are also important to trouble-free distributor
operation. Also, the inside of the pin wheel should be cleaned regularly to prevent pins
from sticking in the wheel pockets.
Belt Tightener Spring
Belt
Belt Guard
Trip Lever Assembly
Cam Gear
Pan
Clutch
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2.2 Distributor Belt Replacement
1. Remove the belt tightener spring (see Figure 2-1).
2. Locate the belt lacing and remove the pin. The distributor belt can now be removed
from the distributor.
3. To increase the belt tension, cut off a little from one end of the belt. Belt tightener
spring length will increase one-half of the amount cut off the belt. A belt that is a little
too long or short can cause pin feeding problems, and the ideal length can vary a little
from machine to machine. If replacing a worn belt that has otherwise performed well,
make the new belt the same length as the old one.
4. If necessary, prepare a new belt in accordance with Section 2.2.1.
5. Use the Clipper belt lacer part # 088-000-108 to install new clipper lacing on the belt in
accordance with Section 2.2.2.
6. Thread the belt onto the distributor keeping one end on the belt runner about a foot
behind the trip arm making sure to thread the belt through the belt guard. If
necessary, use another distributor as a guide to belt layout. When threaded, bring the
two ends together, interlock the lacing, and install the belt pin. The end of the pin can
be bent over to keep the pin from working loose.
7. Reinstall the belt tightener spring.
8. Turn the machine on and verify proper operation. If the belt tracks off to one side, turn
the machine off, disconnect the belt tightener spring from the distributor casting, and
move the end of the spring that is attached to the tracking bracket one notch toward
the side the belt was tacking. Reattach the other end of the spring.
9. Run the machine and make any necessary adjustments.
The new grooved distributor belt comes cut to length (116¼” ±1/4” [2953 mm ±6 mm]), is
pre-skived and chamfered. All that is necessary is to add the lacing and install. It is
always a good idea to verify the overall length needed and to fine-tune the length by
trimming as needed before applying the lacing. The lacing will add approximately ¼ inch
to the overall length.
The QubicaAMF 90XLipinspotter distributor uses the following belt components:
•088-001-350, Grooved Distributor Belt – precut, skived, and chamfered
•088-000-071, Stainless Steel Belt Lacing (2 required per belt)
•088-000-070, Notched Belt Lacing Pin
•088-000-108, Vise Lacer

SECTION 2.0
Operation & Adjustment
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2.2.1 Preparing Rough Top Belts
Skiving rough top and
other raised surface belting
is an important step in
achieving maximum
benefits and life from belt
splices. Clipper’s Rough
Top Belt Skiver (Fig. 2-2)
removes raised surfaces
within seconds, leaving a
smooth surface for
selecting and installing belt
fasteners. The Rough Top
Belt Skiver is a safe and
effective alternative to
other methods of removing
raised surfaces such as
grinding wheels, razor
blades or knives. Being a
hand held tool, this job can
be done virtually anywhere.
ROUGH TOP BELT SKIVER – QubicaAMF Part # 792-516-021
Instructions:
1. Place the belt on a solid
surface; hold securely with
your free hand.
Keep hand
out of the path of the skiver.
2. Hold Skiver at about a
30-degree angle to the belt
(Fig. 2-3). Slowly begin
cutting into the belt surface
just under the raised top.
3. Maintain an even
pressure and move Skiver
across the belt (Fig. 2-4). If
held at proper angle, it will
cut through the belt easily.
4. Skive rough top back
one inch from each end to
allow clearance for lacer
jaws during lacing
operation.
To Sharpen: (Fig 2-5 A & B)
5. Place 1/4” fine stone or
emery board in cutting
channel. Draw away from
tool.
6. After tool is sharp, draw
stone across bottom to
remove burrs.
2.2.2 CLIPPER BELT LACER INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 2-2
Fig. 2-3 Fig. 2-4 Fig. 2-5A & B

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2.2.2 Vise Lacer Instructions
The clipper belt lacer is provided to help the center mechanic manufacture replacement
distributor belts. The optimum belt length can vary slightly from distributor to distributor. If
possible, match the existing belt length. The belt lacing will add approximately 1/4 inch to
the overall, installed belt length. One end of the belt should have lacing containing an odd
number of individual hooks while the other end should have lacing with an even number of
hooks (see Figure 2-7b). To make a belt, proceed as follows:
1. Cut a section of belt
material to the
appropriate length
(approximately 116¼ -
116½ inches). The
approximate finished
belt length is from 116½
116¾ inches.
2. Place the open clipper
belt lacer (Figure 2-6a)
between the jaws of a
vise. Remove the guide
pin from the hole in the
end of the lacer, if
installed.
3. Place card of hooks in
retainer. Insert lacer pin
and remove carding
paper.
4. Insert belt between hook
points. For optimal
splice, it is recommended
to have the bottom side
of belt facing the
pressure plate.
5. Close vise as tightly as
possible, then release.
6. When complete, remove
the lacer pin, and lift the
belt out of the lacer.
NOTE: If the belt is wider than
the vise jaws, perform the
following steps:
A. Align belt and lacer with
edge of vise jaw.
B. Complete lacing step 5.
C. Slide tool so next section
of the lacer is in contact
with the vise jaws and
complete step 5 again.
D. Finish with step 6.
Figure 2-6a
Figure 2-6b
Figure 2-6c
Figure 2-6d

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2.2.3 Identifying A Good Splice
Often not enough emphasis is placed on the proper selection and installation of belt
laces. Unfortunately, if improperly installed, the result can be devastating — shortened
splice life, added costs, and increased down-time; just to mention a few. Listed below
are suggestions, which if followed, will increase your splice longevity.
What to look for:
1. Skive rough top back approximately one inch. Use
proper size lacing based on skived belt thickness and
pulley diameter. The correct lacing is provided with
the distributor belt assembly.
2. Hook is properly sized and clinched when: (Fig. 2-7a)
A. Hook legs are parallel. Loop should not have a
light bulb shape.
B. Hook points slightly penetrate opposite side of belt
(.005 to .015 inches).
C. 1/3 - 1/2 of the wire diameter is embedded into the
belt.
D. The “Knuckles” of the hook should not be higher
than the legs when installed.
3. Leave 1/4 inch on each edge of belt unlaced. This
guards against end hooks being pulled out.
4. Use one more hook on leading edge than on trailing
edge (Fig. 2-7b).
5. Chamfer the trailing edge. (QubicaAMF’s new
grooved belts are already chamfered.)
6. Laces should be uniformly embedded across the
entire width of the splice.
7. Edges of the belt should line up when the laced belt
ends are connected.
8. Run fingernail across loops of splice. Loops should
not move.
9. It is not necessary to bend the new notched
stainless steel pins, but they can be bent at the
ends to form a ‘J’ if desired (Fig. 2-7c).
Figure 2-7a
Figure 2-7b
Figure 2-7c

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2.3 Distributor Removal
1. Disconnect the drive shaft and universal joint from the distributor drive unit.
2. Remove the lateral drive spring and safety link spring from the base of the
distributor (see Figure 2-8).
3. Make sure that the elevator wheel is turned so that a pin bracket is not directly
above the orientor pan of the distributor.
4. Lift the distributor assembly upward off the support post. Save the spacer between
the support post and the distributor for reuse during distributor installation.
Figure 2-8
2.4 Distributor Replacement
1. To replace the distributor drive assembly, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order. Ensure that only one spacer is installed between the support post and the
distributor.
2. Check the timing marks for correct alignment. The distributor must be at the #1 bin
position when checking or adjusting. There is a raised bump on the large nylon
gear at the base of one of the valleys between the teeth, and a notched tooth on the
pinion gear that must be opposite one another for correct timing. The nylon gear is
flexible and can be disengaged from the pinion by applying pressure towards the
distributor where the gears mesh to allow realignment of the marks.
DISTRIBUTOR 4
Safety Link Spring
Lateral Drive Spring