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QubicaAMF Options Ball Return Installation, Operation, Service, And Parts Manual

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BALL RETURN
With Optional Lower Rack
Installation, Operation, Service,
and Parts Manual
Revised: 10/30/2007
P/N: 612-860-010 Rev F
QubicaAMF Bowling Products, Inc.,  Technical Support  (International) 804 730-4000  (Domestic) 1-866-460-7253
Copyright © 2006 QubicaAMF Bowling Products, Inc., 8100 AMF Drive, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111

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  • Page 1 With Optional Lower Rack Installation, Operation, Service, and Parts Manual Revised: 10/30/2007 P/N: 612-860-010 Rev F QubicaAMF Bowling Products, Inc.,  Technical Support  (International) 804 730-4000  (Domestic) 1-866-460-7253 Copyright © 2006 QubicaAMF Bowling Products, Inc., 8100 AMF Drive, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111...
  • Page 3 Products, Inc. cannot be held responsible for any claims resulting from these errors. DOCUMENT UPDATES QubicaAMF Bowling Products, Inc. reserves the right to revise and/or update this manual at any time without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revision.
  • Page 4 Options Ball Return with Optional Lower Rack Installation, Operation, Service, & Parts Manual – 612-860-010 Rev. F Summary of Changes Change No. ECR No. List of Effective Pages Page Change No. Effective Date Rev. E 12/01/2006 Rev. F 10/30/2007...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ONTENTS How To Use This Manual ..................1 Introduction ......................1 Packing Lists and Tools ..................2 Hand Guard Kit ..................... 3 Options Ball Lift Installation ................5 ............. 6 Approach Opening and Lift Installation ..................10 Installing the Ball Stop ................
  • Page 6 ABLE OF ONTENTS List of Figures and Tables Figure 1, Standard Layout ..................Figure 2, Approach Opening layout – Top View ............. Figure 3, Ball Lift Installation – Side View .............. Figure 4, Ball Lift Mounting Requirements ............. Figure 5, Track to Lift Connection ................Figure 6, Ball Stop Installation ................

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual contains information needed to properly install, operate, and maintain the Options Ball Return. If any terms, concepts, or operations contained in this manual are not clear to you, consult an experienced professional or QubicaAMF Technical Support.

  • Page 8: Packing Lists And Tools

    Nut, ¼-20 Nylon Locking Installation Tools The following is a list of tools needed for the installation of the Options Ball Return. Other tools may be required depending on whether you are installing the unit on a wood or synthetic approach.

  • Page 9: Hand Guard Kit

    NSTALLATION HAND GUARD KIT If upgrading your existing Options Ball Return with the 252-002-147 Hand Guard Kit, Install it as shown and described below. The guard reduces the likelihood of someone placing his or her hand inside the ball return in the area where the ball exits the lift or where there are moving parts.
  • Page 10 NSTALLATION This Page Intentionally Left Blank Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 11: Options Ball Lift Installation

    The position of the ball lift on the approach in the following calculation is based on a standard QubicaAMF underlane track installation that results in the end of the track being 125-7/16 inches from the lane side of the foul line. If possible, check this distance, and if different, offset the installation (including the cutout) as needed.

  • Page 12: Approach Opening And Lift Installation

    2. If not installed earlier, attach the rail adapter plate (049-006-359), which is included with the underlane track, to the end of the underlane track using two 1/4 lock washers (951-148-002) and 1/4-20 x 1/2 hex screws (809-849-085) (See Figure 4). Tighten securely. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 13 This distance should be 14-7/16 inches (36.7 cm). If necessary, add or remove shims, plane the 2 x 6 boards, etc. Maintain the unit level side to side and front to back. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 14 Track alignment is critical for the smooth transition of the ball to the Lift. Adjust the track as necessary to ensure that the track is centered between the Ball Lift side plates. Shim the adapter plate as needed to obtain a smooth, level track joint. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 15 NSTALLATION 13. If necessary, trim off any excess plastic track using a utility knife. Figure 5, Track to Lift Connection Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 16: Installing The Ball Stop

    Ball Stop at the marks on the leveling strip. c) Mount the Ball Stop to the leveling strip using 5/16 x 1½-inch lag screws (810- 556-240) and flat washers (948-761-112). Figure 6, Ball Stop Installation Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 17: Installing The Hood Assembly

    The components come assembled and must be separated for installation. Before separating the components, mark the foul-line end of the base. DO NOT remove the mounting bracket from the access panel. Figure 8, Options Base Installation Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 18: Installing The Base

    3. Connect the cables to the control box as indicated in the drawing inside the control box cover. Refer to “Connecting the Wiring” section of this manual. 4. Reinstall the control box cover. Figure 9, Control Box Installation Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 19: Installing The Ball Racks

    Attach the lower rack to the pedestal leg using a 5/16-18 x 6-1/2 hex screw (810- 157-001), two flat washers (948-722-111), one per side, and a 5/16-18 hex lock nut (844-057-002). Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 20 7. b. Route the electrical cable from under the approach and out the hole that was drilled in step 7a. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 21 The ball should move toward the end of the rack and pick up enough speed to fall onto the side track. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 22: Front Cover Installation

    7. Firmly tighten the nuts and screws for all connections and attachments. 8. Remove any installation markings that remain on the approach surface. Figure 14, Mounting Bracket to Hood Attachment Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Wiring

    NSTALLATION Connecting the Wiring WARNING Before wiring the Options Ball Return, all power to the unit must be switched off at the main breaker box or serious injury could result. CAUTION To avoid equipment malfunction or damage, the power supply must be rated for the appropriate voltage and current.
  • Page 24 Route the wires for the mechanic call and pinspotter cycle control ( frame) circuits coming from the pinspotters into the control box, and connect them to junction block J2 as follows: Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 25 115-volt power and the other for 230-volt power. Check the tag by each connector and, if necessary, change the connector that is plugged into the blower to match the voltage of the power supply. Reinstall the blower cover. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 26: Setup And Testing

    7. To return the Ball Lift to normal from a “Forced-OFF” condition, SIMULTANEOUSLY press both of the 10 frame push buttons on the end of the ball rack. The Ball Lift’s speaker should emit three beeps and the motor should restart. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 27 15. Install the hood and access cover assembly. When these tests are satisfactory, the Ball Lift may be placed into service. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Operating the three push buttons simultaneously in various combinations, however, causes the Ball Lift to function in a completely manner as described below and summarized in Table 1. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 29 V-wheel guard will not reset the Ball Lift’s operation to normal. This is to prevent the Ball Lift from inadvertently restarting should the V-wheel guard be reset while removing the hand from the machine. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 30: Other Features

    There is also a blower built into the end of the ball rack that operates continuously when the Ball Lift is in operation. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 31: Service

    When the tension is correct, tighten the nut. During operation the belt should not slip or flap. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 32 Ball Lift. For replacement part numbers, refer to the Drawings and Part Numbers section at the back of this manual. Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 33: Drawings & Parts Lists

    Options Ball Lift Drawings & Parts Lists...

  • Page 34: 250-002-138 - Options Ball Lift

    ARTS 252-002-138 Options Ball Lift Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 35 11.75” 809-849-125 Screw, ¼-20 x ¾, Hex 812-627-242 Screw, 6-32 x 1½, Phillips 843-127-002 Nut, 6-32, KEPS 907-201-900 Key for Motor, 3/16 x 3/16 x 1 3/8” Part No. Description Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 36: 234-001-003 - Main Power Cable Assembly

    ARTS 234-001-003 Main Power Cable Assembly Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 37: 250-001-126 - Upper Shaft Assembly

    ARTS 250-001-126 Upper Shaft Assembly Part No. Description 250-001-060 250-001-128 Plastic Bell Housing 951-148-002 Washer, ¼, split, zinc 250-001-226 Pulley washer 809-849-145 1/4 -20 X 7/8 Hex Head Screw Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 38: 250-001-127 - Lower Shaft Assembly

    Clutch Housing Assembly 250-001-231 Clutch Cover 250-001-128 Plastic Bell Housing 948-743-101 Washer, 1/4, Flat, Black Oxide 951-148-002 Washer, 1/4, split, zinc 809-849-165 Screw, 1/4-20 X 1, Hex Head, GR 8, Black Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 39: 250-001-008 - Clutch Housing Assembly

    ARTS 250-001-008 Clutch Housing Assembly Part No. Description 919-010-910 Retaining ring 941-092-320 1” Wrought washer 070-007-291 Roller clutch 250-001-053 Clutch housing 250-001-234 Clutch sleeve 700-112-830 RTV Silicone gasket (not shown) Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 40: 256-001-161 - Control Box With Safety Switch

    ARTS 252-002-161 Control Box with Safety Switch Part No. Description 250-002-160 Safety Switch Assembly 250-001-850 Control Box w/circuit board 250-001-673 Dampener Base Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 41: 252-002-132 - Hood Assembly Molded

    Screw, lag Hex Head, 3/8 X 3, Bright Zinc 945-867-242 Washer: 406 I.D X 1.5 O.D X 0.063 948-753-102 Washer, 1/4 , A-N, Flat, Black 252-001-160 Dometag-Urethane QubicaAMF Logo 252-002-140 Stay Clear Warning Label Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 42: 259-001-049 - 11 Ball Rack Assembly

    ARTS Options Ball Rack Assembly 259-001-049 – 11 Ball Rack Assembly 252-002-135 – 15 Ball Rack Assembly 259-001-028 – Leg Assembly Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
  • Page 43 Leg Assembly 252-002-135 – 15 Ball Rack Part No. Description 252-001-009 Upper Rack Assembly, (15 ball) 252-001-122 Inner Rail Cover w/Glow Stripes (15-ball) 252-001-121 Center Rail Cover w/Glow Stripes (15-ball) Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 44: 612-520-005 - Lower Ball Rack Assembly

    Washer, 5/16, SAE, Flat, Black Oxide 844-057-002 Nut, Stover Lock, 5/16 – 18, Zinc 808-557-160 Screw, 5/16-18 x 1, Button Head, Black 951-156-002 Washer, Split Lock, 5/16 810-157-001 Screw, 5/16-18 x 6.5, Hex Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

  • Page 45: 611-353-105 - Underlane Return Ball Stop

    Underlane Return Ball Stop Part No. Description 135-001-002 Ball stop 135-001-003 Ball stop bracket 135-001-004 Tube 810-556-240 5/16 x 1-1/2 lag screw 844-057-002 5/16-18 stover lock nut 809-857-365 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 hex screw Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...

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