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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.
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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...
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 ................
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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 ................
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.
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.
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.
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NSTALLATION This Page Intentionally Left Blank Rev. Date 10/07 Options Ball Return Installation Manual – 612-860-010...
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.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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.
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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