Kegel FLEX 17-5801 Operator's Manual page 21

4. Watch the machine as it enters the lane. Describe the function of the Whiskers as they
operate to steer the machine. Watch how the machine will continue to move on one side
and slow down on the other to steer if one of the Whiskers hits the foul light cover.
5. As the machine enters and sets itself onto the lane describe how the On Lane Switch
changes the machine from approach functions to on-lane functions. For example, on the
Walker, the 7-pin drive motor turns off as a result of this action.
6. Watch the machine operate on the lane and monitor the speeds. Make certain they are in
the proper range for each speed.
7. When the machine enters the pin deck check to see if the squeegee completely clears the
pin deck. Listen for the Buzzer to make certain that the Lane Distance Sensor stops the
machine.
8. Explain the squeegee wipe function when the machine enters the pin deck and how this is
meant to remove any excess drips of cleaner that could fall off on the lane or approach.
9. Monitor the machine back to the foul line. On the Walker, watch for the 7-pin drive motor to
turn on and make sure that it does so well before the machine reaches the foul line.
Note: The touchscreen buzzer will indicate the machine is going into approach drive
functions and will sound the entire time while on the approach.
10. Watch closely as the machine exits the lane. This is where you can see if the adapters from
gutter to approach will cause any problems with the operation of the machine.
11. Watch the machine travel from lane to lane. It is possible to customize the travel to each
lane and all settings in your center.
12. Be very alert when machine exits the lane, turns 90 degrees, moves to the next lane, turns
back 90 degrees and goes forward toward lane. This is where you watch to see how closely
the two drive motors are balanced.
13. Observe the machine as it enters the second lane and note how far off it is from center.
Estimate how many counts you think it will take to achieve perfection and make a mental
note. As the machine enters the third lane, note how far off-center it is as it enters and
estimate how many counts it will take to be correct. Stop the machine before it goes into
the third lane and change the lane to lane settings for the entire center set-up using these
revised values, if necessary.
14. Check the lane to lane distances the same way for the opposite direction of travel (if the
machine is going to be run from both directions).
15. After adjusting these settings, re-start the machine on Lane #1 (or the high end) and
operate it across the center. Point out things the operator can do while the machine is
running to impress their boss by multi-tasking.
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