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This manual supersedes all previous versions of the EDGE String Owner’s Manual. QubicaAMF Worldwide reserves the right to revise and/or update this manual at any time without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revision. The document number, revision level, and date below indicate the edition of this manual.
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EDGE String Owner’s Manual, 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Summary of Changes Change No. ECR No. Rev. A 21-0097 Rev. B 21-0097-02 List of Effective Pages Page Change No. Effective Date Revision A 08/23/2021 2-15 thru 2-18, 2-23, Revision B 11/12/2021 4-16, 5-46, 5-65, B-3,...
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Owner’s Manual Table of Contents 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page i...
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Owner’s Manual 4.5.3. Chain Lift Stops in Wrong Location ..................4-13 4.5.4. Shield Panel Does Not Actuate Correctly ................4-13 4.5.5. Machine Does Not Cycle When Ball is Thrown ..............4-14 4.5.6. Machine Cycles When Ball is Not Thrown ................4-14 4.5.7.
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Appendix C. Blank ............................C-1 Appendix D. Preventive Maintenance (PM) ..................... D-1 Appendix E. Non-Routine Maintenance Procedures ................. E-1 E 1. Section Overview..........................E-3 E 2. Reference Tables ........................... E-26 Appendix F. EDGE String Product Matrix ....................F-1 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page vi...
Lockout/Tagout components. Lastly, all required machine guards and covers are identified for each of the three product configurations under which the EDGE String is sold (machine pair, single Odd machine, and single Even machine).
Declaration of Conformity (Appendix B) provided by QubicaAMF is fulfilled only if the following safety requirements are observed when using this equipment. • This manual is part of the EDGE String product and must be kept near the machine(s) at all times. •...
Owner’s Manual Additional Warnings Inside Machine or in Manual Automatic Machine Operation Machine may start or cycle automatically without warning. DO NOT pass machine boundary unless LOTO is used. Entanglement Hazard Entanglement hazard exists beyond guarding. DO NOT pass machine boundary unless LOTO is used.
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Owner’s Manual Cover: Fixed or movable panel that prevents or limits Operator access to machine components or machine boundary. Can be moved temporarily for some Level 1 Interventions. Removal does not require tools or LOTO. Facility Manager: Person who has authority to train and approve actions of Operator(s). This person may also be an Operator.
Owner’s Manual Safety Tools The following tools are provided with the EDGE String and are required for the safe execution of Level 1 and Level 2 interventions. Operator(s) must use these tools whenever indicated by the following labels located throughout this manual and on the machine.
Owner’s Manual Product Configurations & Guard/Cover Locations This manual applies to the following product configurations: • Machine Pair (Configuration #: 612-051-112) • Single Odd Machine (Configuration #: 612-051-113) • Single Even Machine (Configuration #: 612-051-114) • Extra-Wide Machine Pair (Configuration #: 612-051-117) Descriptions, specifications, and guard/cover component locations of each configuration are listed below.
Owner’s Manual 1.5.1. Machine Pair (Config. #: 612-051-112 Rev. L or later) Detail A, Model Label Description Pinspotter pair installation used for 10-Pin bowling game. Machines mounted together on adjacent Odd and Even lanes (e.g. 1/2, 3/4, …). Machines share a common chain lift mounted in double division between machines.
Owner’s Manual 1.5.2. Single Odd Machine (Config. #: 612-051-113 Rev. H or later) Detail A, Model Label Description Single pinspotter installation used for 10-Pin bowling game. Mounted on an Odd lane (e.g. 1, 3, 5, …). Machine uses a chain lift mounted in double division on 10-pin side.
Owner’s Manual 1.5.3. Single Even Machine (Config. #: 612-051-114 Rev. H or later) Detail A, Model Label Description Single pinspotter installation used for 10-Pin bowling game. Mounted on an Even lane (e.g. 2, 4, 6, …). Machine uses a chain lift mounted in double division on 7-pin side.
Owner’s Manual 1.5.4. Extra-Wide Machine Pair (Config. #: 612-051-117 Rev. E or later) Detail A, Model Label Description Extra-wide pinspotter pair installation used for 10-Pin bowling game. Machines mounted together on adjacent Odd and Even lanes (e.g. 1/2, 3/4, …) with additional separation distance between lanes.
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Owner’s Manual 051-200-199 051-200-258-01 Detail C 051-200-568 051-200-610 051-200-611 051-200-612 051-200-617 051-200-619 051-200-633 051-200-195 051-200-393 051-200-634 051-200-457 or 051-200-542 051-200-460 or 051-200-552 051-200-463 051-200-630 051-200-464 or 051-200-554 051-200-467 051-200-390 051-200-468 051-200-560 or 051-200-688 051-200-610 051-200-611 051-200-612 051-200-613 051-200-615 4X 051-200-530 051-200-691 Detail C 051-200-692...
Owner’s Manual Safety Label Locations Safety labels are placed on the machine to warn operator(s) of potential hazards. Part numbers and locations of all safety labels for a machine pair are shown below. The same label placement applies for an Odd or Even single machine or extra-wide machine pair installation.
Applicable Safety Warnings Major Components & Subassemblies Figure 2-1 shows the EDGE String installed in a pinspotter pair configuration. Both pair and single pinspotter configurations are available. The following section outlines the major machine components/subassemblies with brief descriptions of each item.
Owner’s Manual 2.2.6. Drawbar Assembly Pinspotter assembly consisting of chain drive, guide blocks, sheet metal bracket, drawbar shaft, and ten drawbar pulleys. Assembly is driven by drawbar gearmotor to lift and lower pins. See Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6, Drawbar Assembly Figure 2-7, Drawbar Pulley 2.2.7.
Owner’s Manual 2.2.15. Table Pulley Assembly consisting of aluminum mounting block and molded plastic pulley. Directs pin strings from pinspotter to each pin spot on pindeck. Pinspotter uses one pulley assembly per pin. See Figure 2-15. 2.2.16. Lower Table Pinspotter assembly consisting of plywood panel and ten pin centering rings. See Figure 2-16.
Owner’s Manual Figure 2-20, Kickback Nose Block Figure 2-21, Machine Support 2.2.20. Machine Support Sheet metal weldment that supports pinspotter and upper/lower table assemblies on top of kickbacks. See Figure 2-21. 2.2.21. Chain Lift Assembly consisting of sheet metal frame, ball stop rails, gearmotor, sprocket/shaft assemblies, chain drive, and two ball lifter assemblies.
Owner’s Manual Figure 2-24, Double Division Rail Assembly 2.2.24. Cross Sweep Welded rod assembly joining chain lift to down sweep. Guides balls from chain lift to down sweep to return balls to bowlers. See Figure 2-25. Figure 2-25, Cross Sweep Figure 2-26, Down Sweep 2.2.25.
Owner’s Manual 2.2.37. Chain Lift/Machine Guards Tool-removable sheet metal and polycarbonate guarding assembly mounted around chain lift, common divisions, and double division. Defines machine boundary and protects operator during machine operation. See Figure 2-39. Figure 2-39, Chain Lift/Machine Guards 2.2.38. Pit Hinged Top Cover Hinged plastic panel mounted on top of pit assembly.
Owner’s Manual 2.2.40. Pinspotter Top Guard Tool-removable hardboard panel fastened to top of pinspotter frame. Defines machine boundary, protects operator during machine operation, and keeps dust/debris out of pinspotter frame. See Figure 2-42. 2.2.41. Reel Arm Cover Hinged sheet metal panel located at the rear of pinspotter frame. Defines machine boundary and allows limited access to reel arms and brake/encoder units for maintenance interventions.
Owner’s Manual 2.2.44. Wireways Plastic and sheet metal wire ducts for routing electrical cables within the machine boundary. See Figure 2-46. Figure 2-46, Wireways 2.2.45. 10-Pin Bowling Bowling game using full-sized ball (8.5” [216mm] diameter) and ten full-sized pins (15.0” [381mm] height). 400-051-202-01 Rev.
Owner’s Manual System Controller The system controller is the primary control module for a pair of pinspotters and can be used with or without a scoring system. It is located above the double division ball return area at the rear of the machines. This device must only be used indoors to protect all the electrical components from any outdoor weather conditions.
Owner’s Manual 2.3.1. Port Layout CHAIN LIFT DATA CHAIN LIFT POWER ODD PINSPOTTER EVEN PINSPOTTER DATA POWER EVEN PINSPOTTER ODD PINSPOTTER DATA POWER MASK LED BALL DETECTOR FOUL DETECTOR BALL RETURN I/O 2 I/O 1 I/O 3 AUX SERIAL PITLIGHTS MCU OUT DMX1 IN/OUT MCU IN...
Owner’s Manual 2.3.2. Port Descriptions PORT COMPATIBILITY DESCRIPTION GREEN This port supplies +24V power to the ODD EDGE String PINSPOTTER Control Box unit. The EDGE String Control Box Unit POWER drives the machines motors, encoders, solenoids and Only with QubicaAMF Devices: sensors 051-200-299-03 –...
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This is a serial port that is either connected to 290-002-105 - MCU (or QubicaAMF’s USB-RS486 adapter (MCU) that is equivalent). connected to a PC or to another EDGE String System Controller MCU Out port. Pinspotter functions are controlled through this port. MCU OUT...
Owner’s Manual WARNING: • High voltage is present inside the system controller. Use caution when operating or handling this equipment. Refer to Section 4 (Troubleshooting) of this manual for instructions on performing maintenance tasks involving the system controller. • The system controller contains no user-serviceable parts. •...
Owner’s Manual 2.3.5. Keypad The keypad is used to enter and view settings, check machine status, change operating modes, clear error messages, and perform machine functions. Keypad layout and pushbutton functions are explained below. As shown in Figure 2-49, pushbuttons on the upper portion of the keypad are used for general machine control and keypad navigation.
Owner’s Manual Enter next menu. Set user-configurable setting. Lane-Specific Machine Controls WORK Place pinspotter into MECHANIC mode. Acknowledges TCS error. PLAY Exits MECHANIC mode. Clears an error. RE-SPOT Sets last known pin combination onto pindeck. PINS UP Lifts and holds all pins in brake position and shield in UP position. FULL Places all pins onto pindeck.
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Owner’s Manual The lane ID’s of the Odd and Even lanes are displayed along with status icons indicating lane mode, ball number, foul detector status and bumpers setting. The Odd/Even Lane Mode icons indicate the current operating mode of the given lane. As indicated in Figure 2-50, a “1”...
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WHITE, COLOR Select WHITE for white light. Select COLOR for light color. Scoring System SCORING, STANDALONE, Select SCORING for use with QubicaAMF BASIC scoring system. Select STANDALONE for no scoring. Select BASIC for use with other manufacturer’s scoring system. Tenth Frame Switch...
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Owner’s Manual Inhibit Pin Errors ON, OFF Machine will ignore errors associated with individual pins (brake error, pin encoder error, etc.). Recommended setting is OFF. Functions Sub-Menu The Functions sub-menu includes several user-controllable functions that the Operator can use for troubleshooting and maintenance tasks. All available functions are described below.
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Owner’s Manual Counters Sub-Menus The Ball Counters and Frame Counters sub-menus display ball and frame counters for use in documenting trouble calls and scheduling preventive maintenance. In either counter menu, the upper three numbers are the total counts since manufacture and cannot be reset.
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Owner’s Manual Text Sub-Menu The Text sub-menu displays a list of critical machine components that are monitored by the system controller during normal operation. This menu can be useful when troubleshooting a machine error. Table 2-4 lists all monitored components and their possible states.
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Owner’s Manual Graphics Screen The Graphics screen uses a graphical interface to display the status of multiple machine functions in real-time. Figure 2-53 shows the display while using this tool. Lane ID Lane Mode Drawbar Encoder Lane Status Count Drawbar Motor Speed Ball Detector Status Pin Encoder...
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Owner’s Manual Table 2-5, Keypad Pushbutton ID 2. The Configuration tool displays information about the system controller software version. Figure 2-55 shows the keypad display while using this tool. “Model” displays the name of the installed software. “ID” displays the serial number of the system controller main board.
Section Overview This section contains information and instructions about maintenance interventions for the EDGE string. These instructions are classified as Level 1 and Level 2 interventions as defined below. LEVEL 1 INTERVENTIONS may be performed without shutting off system controller (LOTO not required).
Owner’s Manual Level 1 Interventions – Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Not Required • CAUTION. Thrown balls and scattering pins can cause injury if bowling play is allowed during an operator intervention. Operator is responsible for performing required safety procedures. Operator may implement lane barriers if needed to protect against thrown balls during maintenance.
Owner’s Manual 3.2.5. Perform String Adjustment 1. Press STRING ADJ. 2. Open reel arm cover. 3. Adjust strings. Pull spool on each reel arm and rotate as needed to tighten or loosen strings (see Figure 3-1). 4. Adjust each spool until top of reel arm is just off of hard-stop bracket, then loosen spool by one hole.
Owner’s Manual Level 2 Interventions – Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Required CAUTION • LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED whenever an operator crosses machine boundary to perform maintenance. Ensure that all power is off and machine cannot re-energize. Lockout/Tagout operation protects against potential entanglement and potential electrical hazard.
3.3.5. Rotate Pins It is possible that unequal pin wear can occur on EDGE String pinspotters. This is due to the pins on these machines always being set on the same pin spot. As a result, some pins (especially the 1, 2, and 3 pins) will wear more quickly than other pins, due to more frequent ball strikes.
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Owner’s Manual Procedure: 12. Implement LOTO and deploy lane barriers. 13. Open machine rear cover. 14. Retrieve pin with pin hook and place on top of pit hinged top cover. 15. Insert screwdriver into small hole on side of pin. Push string knot out through large hole on side of pin.
Read This First If you have a problem with your EDGE String, always verify the following points before replacing system components or consulting QubicaAMF technical support. • Check that the main electrical power at the system controller is ON. Verify that the main breaker has not been tripped.
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The front ball return is in an error state, is powered off, or the signal cable to the system controller is disconnected. Reset any anomaly at ball return. If using a non-QubicaAMF ball return controller, check that Ball Return Select is set to OTHER in system controller settings.
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Owner’s Manual DETANGLING Machine is performing a detangle routine. Code will clear automatically once all pin strings are detangled or once detangle routine times out. A detangling routine can be stopped by pressing WORK. DISABLED System controller could not initialize all system components during start-up.
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Owner’s Manual DRIVE ERR 4 Machine control box internal voltage measurement error. Press WORK then PLAY to clear error. Restart power to control box, press FULL SET, then press PLAY. Check all electrical connections between control box and motor. Replace control box and/or system controller if needed.
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Owner’s Manual DRV CAL ERR Drawbar failed to reach end of travel during first pinspotting cycle following machine startup or string adjustment procedure. Press WORK then PLAY to clear error. Check that strings are not too tight and loosen strings if needed. Restart power to machine control box, press FULL SET, then press PLAY.
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SYS ERR 1 Internal subsystem error. Operating system or system controller malfunction. Restart power to the system controller. Reload system controller software. Replace system controller if needed. Report error to QubicaAMF technical support. 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page 4-8...
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SYS ERR 4 Ball detector triggered before machine/scoring was ready for next ball (HWY66 configuration only). Check that system controller Game setting is set to 10PINS. Report error to QubicaAMF technical support. TANGLED Machine failed to detangle pins after several attempts. Manually detangle pin strings using pin hook.
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Owner’s Manual Machine Control Box Operation/Troubleshooting Each pinspotter is powered by a machine control box (P/N 051-200-299-XX). This unit powers all pinspotter subsystems including the drawbar motor, string brake/encoder boards, and tangle switch emitter board. It also handles all communication tasks between these subsystems and the system controller.
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Owner’s Manual Chain Lift Control Box Operation/Troubleshooting The chain lift is also powered by a chain lift control box (P/N 051-200-299-XX), independent from the Odd and Even machine control boxes. This unit powers the chain lift drive motor and the ball detection sensors. It also handles all communication tasks between these subsystems and the system controller.
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Owner’s Manual Additional Troubleshooting Cases This section covers additional scenarios which may not trigger a system controller error code but must be addressed to restore normal machine operation. For each scenario, possible causes are listed in the order of highest likelihood, beginning with the most likely root cause.
Owner’s Manual 4.5.2. Chain Lift Runs Continuously at Slow Speed Cause 1: Defective chain lift ball sensor Solution: Check all electrical connections between chain lift control box and ball sensors at bottom of chain lift. Remove chain lift from machine (see Page E-20) and replace ball sensor(s)/cables if needed.
Owner’s Manual 4.5.5. Machine Does Not Cycle When Ball is Thrown Cause 1: System controller Chassis Mode setting not set correctly for given lane Solution: Set system controller Chassis Mode setting to BOWL (see Page 2-21). Cause 2: System controller error code (machine has shut down) Solution: See Table 4-1 for complete list of system controller error codes and troubleshooting tips.
4.5.10. Machine Not Scoring Correctly Cause 1: System controller Scoring System setting not set correctly Solution: If operating with QubicaAMF scoring, set system controller Scoring System setting to SCORING. If operating with non- QubicaAMF scoring, set to BASIC or STANDALONE. See Page 2-21.
Owner’s Manual 25). Restart power to system controller. Replace components as needed. Cause 2: System controller Foul Detector setting not set correctly Solution: Set system controller Foul Detector setting to ON to allow foul detector activation to control scoring. Set to WARNING for warning only (no effect on scoring).
• Some part numbers are listed as ###-###-###-XX, where “-XX” represents -01 though - 99 for revisions. Please contact QubicaAMF for help with ordering replacement parts. • This section does not cover items specific to extra-wide machine pair installations. See EDGE String Installation Manual (400-051-204), Appendix A for reference.
Owner’s Manual 10-Pin Bowling Pin Item Part Number Description 031-480-335-01 PIN, EDGE STRING LOGO 051-160-014 PIN SLEEVE 051-200-300 STRING 031-480-335 SET OF 10 PINS, EDGE STRING LOGO 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page 5-4...
Owner’s Manual Gearmotor & Control Box Parts List Item Part Number Description 051-200-299-XX ASM, CONTROL BOARD 818-240-082 SCREW, PHPMS 10-32 X 0.50 ZN SEMS 858-640-032 NUT, AVK 10-32 .027-.165 OR 051-200-073 MACHINE WIRE HARNESS 051-200-313 WDMT, DRIVE SIDE NUT PLATE 051-200-364 WDMT, DRAWBAR STOP 051-200-308...
Owner’s Manual Reel Arm Assembly Item Part Number Description 051-200-037 WDMT, REEL ARM FRAME 051-200-036 REEL ARM SHAFT 051-200-286 ASM, REEL ARM S-080 EXTENSION SPRING 7018-002520-087 SCREW, SHSCS ¼-20 X 0.88 NS 948-884-187 WASHER, FW 0.68 X 1.13 X 0.08 ZN 051-200-034 SPACER 051-200-257...
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Owner’s Manual Even Machine Pit Floor Assembly Even Machine Pit Floor Assembly Parts List Item Part Number Description 051-200-728 PIT FLOOR ASSEMBLY, EVEN 051-200-730 PIT FLOOR SUPPORT 051-200-731 PIT FLOOR SUPPORT, ANGLED 051-200-762 PIT FLOOR STRIP, LOOP 818-757-161 SCREW, HWMS 5/16-18 X 1.00 GR8 BP DP 7108-401800-050 RIVET, RVT BLD 0.19 X 0.43 AL 400-051-202-01 Rev.
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Owner’s Manual Even Machine Back End Assembly Parts List Item Part Number Description 051-200-163 WDMT, SIDEFRAME, EVN 10P 051-200-161 WDMT, SIDEFRAME, EVN 07P 051-200-182 ASM, CUSHION, EVN 051-200-192 ASM, CUSHION MNT BOX 07P 051-200-174 WDMT, SHOCK MOUNT 051-200-378 PIN STOP CHANNEL, EVN 051-200-173 PIT CROSS SUPPORT 051-200-186...
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Owner’s Manual Even Machine Pit Cushion Assembly Item Part Number Description 070-002-252 CUSHION TUBE WLDMT, EVEN 000-024-795 PLANK EVEN, CUSHION ASM EVEN 000-022-770 SPONGE PAD, CUSHION ASM 000-024-808 CUSHION RUBBER, EVEN 051-200-254 CUSHION CVR, EXTENDED, 6-HOLE 000-028-529 RIVET, CUSHION ASM 7023-410800-100 SCREW, PHPPS 8 X 1.00 BO 000-024-750...
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Owner’s Manual Pit Cushion Shock Assembly Item Part Number Description 051-200-174 WDMT, SHOCK MOUNT 000-022-824 SHOCK ASB ASM, CUSHION 000-024-534 EAR HANGER, CUSHION ASM 051-200-349 CLEVIS PIN, PIN CL 0.50 X 2.05 911-073-307 BOWTIE PIN, PIN BC 0.09 X 1.88 ZN 948-975-172 WASHER, FW 0.53 X 1.06 X .10 NS 818-757-161...
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Owner’s Manual Pit Cushion Block (7 Pin Side) Item Part Number Description 051-200-178 CUSHION BOX SUPPORT 000-022-797 BLOCK SUPPORT 07P 809-257-640 SCREW, HHCS -18 X 4.00 GR8 BO 844-057-002 NUT, HLN -18 CAD STV 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page 5-36...
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Owner’s Manual Pit Cushion Block (10 Pin Side) Item Part Number Description 051-200-178 CUSHION BOX SUPPORT 000-022-796 BLOCK SUPPORT 10P 809-257-640 SCREW, HHCS -18 X 4.00 GR8 BO 844-057-002 NUT, HLN -18 CAD STV 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page 5-37...
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Owner’s Manual Chain Lift Control Box Item Part Number Description 818-240-082 SCREW, PHPMS 10-32 X 0.50 ZN SEMS 823-449-117 SCREW, HWFTS ¼-20 X 0.50 ZN TY1 818-757-121 SCREW, HWMS -18 X 0.75 BP DP 051-200-446 WDMT, C LIFT CTRL BOX BRKT 051-200-299-XX ASM, CONTROL BOX 400-051-202-01 Rev.
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Owner’s Manual Chain Lift Assembly Parts List Item Part Number Description 051-200-116 ASM, CHAIN LIFT BODY, LOWER 051-200-139 WDMT, CHAIN LIFT HEAD 051-200-105 LIFTER PAN 051-200-655 MOUNT, CHAIN LIFT, ODD 051-200-654 MOUNT, CHAIN LIFT, EVN 051-200-108 BUSHING, BALL LIFT MOUNT 051-200-111 CHAIN LIFT, DRIVE SHAFT 051-200-112...
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Owner’s Manual Chain Lift Assembly Parts List cont. Item Part Number Description 785-501-788 COUPLING SPIDER 785-501-786 COUPLING HUB 051-200-311 GEARMOTOR MOUNT PLATE 827-006-167 SCREW, HWMS M6-1 X 16 ZN FT 711-520-013 GROMMET, GPI 0.31 X 0.50 X 0.25 RB 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page 5-42...
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Owner’s Manual Chain Lift Upper Sprocket Assembly Item Part Number Description 051-200-113 CHAIN LIFT, PLATE SPROCKET 051-200-114 CHAIN LIFT, SPROCKET DRIVE HUB 051-200-115 UPPER LIFTER CAM 051-200-456 SPACER, SFR 0.25 X 0.38 X 2.28 ZN 722-501-097 SPACER, SFR 0.38 X 0.63 X 1.06 AL 948-753-101 WASHER, FW ¼...
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Owner’s Manual Double Division & Pit Rear Guard - Single Lane Parts List Item Part Number Description 051-200-560 ASM, GUARD, DBL DIV, SINGLE EVEN 051-200-561 ASM, GUARD, DBL DIV, SINGLE ODD 817-157-151 SCREW, HHMS -18 X 0.94 BP SEMS DP 051-200-634 ASM, PIT REAR GUARD, EVEN, SINGLE 051-200-633...
Owner’s Manual Chain Lift & Side Guards (Odd) Item Part Number Description 051-200-393 WDMT, GUARD, BALL RETURN, EVEN 051-200-390 WDMT, GUARD, BALL RETURN, ODD 051-200-468-01 WDMT, C LIFT GUARD, TOP EVEN 817-149-141 SCREW, HHMS ¼-20 X 0.88 BP SEMS DP 051-200-467-01 C LIFT GUARD, TOP ODD 051-200-457...
Owner’s Manual Chain Lift & Side Guards (Even) Item Part Number Description 051-200-390 WDMT, GUARD, BALL RETURN, ODD 051-200-393 WDMT, GUARD, BALL RETURN, EVEN 051-200-460 WDMT, C LIFT GUARD, EVN BTM 051-200-464 WDMT, C LIFT GUARD, EVN TOP 051-200-463 C LIFT, COUPLING GUARD 817-149-141 SCREW, HHMS ¼-20 X 0.88 BP SEMS DP 051-200-630...
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Owner’s Manual Machine Rear Cover 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page 5-56...
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Owner’s Manual Machine Rear Cover Parts List Item Part Number Description 817-149-141 SCREW, HHMS ¼-20 X 0.88 BP SEMS DP 856-149-001 NUT, HFLN ¼-20 BO STV 051-200-611 PC, SIDE PANEL, HINGE 051-200-613 WDMT, PC PNL FRAME, HINGE, ODD 051-200-615 WDMT, PC PNL FRAME, CATCH, ODD 051-200-610 PC DOOR PANEL 051-200-612...
Owner’s Manual Appendix A. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedure Note: The following appendix is a copy of document 400-051-203, current revision. 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page A-1...
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Document Overview This document outlines the recommended lockout/tagout (LOTO) supplies and procedures for the EDGE String. This information should be used to supplement a facility’s existing LOTO program. Please note that the facility is responsible for creating and maintaining a LOTO program in compliance with applicable safety standards. This document alone does not constitute a regulation-compliant LOTO program.
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There is a wide variety of LOTO supplies depending on the application. Several common LOTO items are shown below. Note that some, but not all of these items are supplied with the EDGE String. The owner/facility manager is responsible for selecting and procuring additional LOTO supplies based on the specific operational requirements of a given facility.
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Owner’s Manual B. Distribution of LOTO Padlocks and Lock Tags The owner/facility manager is responsible for the availability and safe distribution of all LOTO padlocks and lock tags. Below are two suggested procedures for managing this responsibility. Note, these are recommended procedures only. The owner/facility manager is responsible for defining all LOTO procedures based on the specific operational requirements of a given facility.
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Owner’s Manual III. EDGE String LOTO Procedure Below are recommended LOTO procedures for various machine/facility configurations. Note, these are recommended procedures only. The owner/facility manager is responsible for defining all LOTO procedures based on the specific operational requirements of the facility.
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Owner’s Manual Figure A-1, Single Operator LOTO Figure A-2, Multiple Operator LOTO 4. If more than one operator will be working on the machine(s), each operator must place a padlock and lock tag on the plug lockout. Additional padlocks can be locked directly through the plug lockout (if the lockout has multiple lock holes) or can be used in combination with a multi-hole lockout hasp.
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Owner’s Manual B. LOTO at Circuit Breaker Service Panel LOTO may also be implemented at a facility’s circuit breaker service panel. This method should be used for hard-wired equipment or devices that cannot be otherwise unplugged or turned off with a lockable switch. Note, all circuit breakers must be properly marked with the machine/device that they power (see Figure A-3).
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Owner’s Manual correctly. After a successful test, switch the system controller main power switch back to OFF. 6. Perform all required maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning tasks. 7. Once all work is complete, ensure that all personnel and tools are out of the machine boundary.
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Owner’s Manual 8. Remove all LOTO devices and switch the service panel circuit breakers to ON. 9. Switch each system controller main power switch to ON. 10. Press RESET E-STOP button on each system controller. 11. Wait for each system controller to finish booting up. 12.
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Owner’s Manual LOTO Procedure Inspection Form Inspector’s Full Name: Center Name: Center Address: Center Phone Number: Bowling Equipment Type(s): Correction Plan for any Deviations or Inadequacies Identified During Inspection: Operator Name(s): Demonstrates understanding of all LOTO procedures, including proper use of all LOTO devices. (Yes/ No) I hereby certify that I have conducted the LOTO Procedure Inspection to ensure that all LOTO procedures and the requirements of this section [and 29 CFR 1910.147(c) in USA] are being followed.
Owner’s Manual Appendix B. Declaration of Conformity Note: The following appendix is a copy of documents 400-051-237 and 400-051-238, current revision. 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page B-1...
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We hereby declare that the machinery described below complies with the essential machine health and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC and the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU. Conforming Machinery: EDGE String Type/Function: Bowling machine / String Pinspotter Model Number:...
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Requirements of UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended by the Product Safety and Metrology Regulations 2019 and UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 as amended by the Product Safety and Metrology Regulations 2019. Conforming Machinery: EDGE String Type/Function: Bowling machine / String Pinspotter Model Number:...
Owner’s Manual Appendix D. Preventive Maintenance (PM) 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page D-1...
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Manufacturer’s Recommendations • Always use original QubicaAMF parts with your equipment. • Always order parts by part number and description. See Section 5 (Parts). • Always have your equipment’s serial number available when placing an order.
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Owner’s Manual I. Preventive Maintenance Intervals Perform preventive maintenance tasks according to the following chart. Recommended service intervals are specified for the first 500,000 frames/5 years of machine operation. Re-use this chart for the next 500,000 frames/5 years of machine operation. All preventive maintenance intervals should be performed at the stated frame count or time interval, whichever comes first.
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Owner’s Manual II. Service Type Definitions Perform the following service types as specified in Table D-1. Instruction Service Maintenance Task Component Reference Reference • Check string adjustment. Perform string adjustment if needed. ✔** ✔** ✔** p. 3-5 • Check drawbar chain tension. Adjust as needed. ✔...
Owner’s Manual Appendix E. Non-Routine Maintenance Procedures 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page E-1...
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Owner’s Manual This section contains information and instructions about non-routine maintenance interventions for the EDGE string. Applicable Warnings Tools In addition to safety tools described in Section 1 (Safety), other tools may be required for specific tasks. See each intervention for list of tools needed.
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Owner’s Manual Bolt Torque Table Table E-1 shows typical bolt tightening torque values for reference in inch-pounds, foot- pounds and Newton-meters. If a different torque value is specified in this or another manual, then follow the specification given. Table E-1, Bolt Torques Bolt Size lb-in lb-ft...
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ½” Socket • Diagonal Cutters • Masking Tape • Permanent Marker Location: Operator Access Area (behind machine) Est. Time: 15 min Note: • Replace all removed cable ties before returning machine to service. Procedure: 1.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ½” Socket Location: Operator Access Area (behind machine) Est. Time: 5 min Procedure: 1. Before implementing LOTO, press FULL SET. 2. Implement LOTO and deploy lane barriers. 3.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard, Trip Hazard Tools: • ½” Wrench Location: Front of Machine Est. Time: 10 min Procedure: 1. Implement LOTO and deploy lane barriers. 2. On one side of pinspotter, loosen bolts (2) holding bearing housing to side of pinspotter. Do not remove bolts.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard, Trip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ” and ½” Sockets • #2 Phillips Screwdriver • Needle-Nose Pliers Location: Operator Access Area (behind machine), Front of Machine Est. Time: 60 min Note: •...
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard, Trip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ” and ½” Sockets • Needle-Nose Pliers • Masking Tape • Permanent Marker Location: Operator Access Area (behind machine), Front of Machine Est. Time: 60 min Notes: •...
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ½” Socket • Diagonal Cutters Location: Pit Est. Time: 20 min Note: • Replace all removed cable ties before returning machine to service. Procedure: 1. Implement LOTO and deploy lane barriers. 2.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ½” Socket • ” Allen Key • Diagonal Cutters Location: Pit Est. Time: 30 min Note: • It is recommended to have replacement shaft keys (P/N: 907-237-080) available. Shaft keys may be lost during removal.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • ¾” Wrench OR ¾” Socket and Ratchet • #3 Phillips Screwdriver Location: Pindeck Est. Time: 30 min Procedure: Figure E-8, Table Pulley Hardware 1. Implement LOTO and deploy lane barriers. 2.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • ” Wrench • #3 Phillips Screwdriver OR #3 Phillips Bit and Impact Driver Location: Pindeck Est. Time: 5 min for 1 Centering Ring OR 30 min for All Note: • The estimated time assumes an impact driver is used. •...
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • ” Wrench • #3 Phillips Screwdriver OR #3 Phillips Bit and Impact Driver Location: Pindeck Est. Time: 10 min for 1 Centering Ring OR 60 min for All Note: • The estimated time assumes an impact driver is used. •...
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard, Trip Hazard Tools: • ” Wrench Location: Front of Machine Est. Time: 15 min Procedure: 1. Before LOTO, press PINS UP. 2. Implement LOTO and deploy lane barriers. 3. Slide clear tubing off actuation and hard-stop string clamps. 4.
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Bottom of shield panel must align with nose block forward mounting hole. See Figure E-14. 9. Remove LOTO and lane barriers. Return machine to service. Table E-2, Actuation String String Length QubicaAMF Part Number 7’0” [2134 cm] 051-200-214 Figure E-13, Shield Actuation String Path (Shown in Red) 400-051-202-01 Rev. B...
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6. Attach (clip) actuation string to shield carabiner. 7. Remove LOTO and lane barriers. Return machine to service. Table E-3, Hard-Stop String String Length QubicaAMF Part Number 3’0” [914 cm] 051-200-215 Figure E-14, Shield Stop String Path (Shown in Red) 400-051-202-01 Rev.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard, Trip Hazard Tools: • ” Wrench • #2 Phillips Screwdriver Location: Front of Machine Est. Time: 15 min Procedure: 1. Implement LOTO and deploy lane barriers. 2. Unclip carabiner from back of shield panel. 3.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ½” Socket • Diagonal Cutters Location: Pit Est. Time: 10 min Note: • Replace all removed cable ties before returning machine to service. Procedure: 1. Implement LOTO and deploy lane barriers. 2.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ” and ½” Sockets • ” and ½” Wrenches • #2 Phillips Screwdriver • Chain Lift Service Lock (051-200-532) Location: Operator Access Area (behind machine), Pit Est.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO and Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ½” Socket • ½” Wrench Location: Operator Access Area (behind machine), Pit Est. Time: 10 min Note: • The estimated time assumes an impact driver is used. Procedure: 1.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ½” Socket • ½” Wrench Location: Operator Access Area (behind machine), Pit Est. Time: 20 min Note: • The estimated time assumes an impact driver is used. Procedure: 1.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • ½” Socket • Diagonal Cutters • Channel Locks Location: Operator Access Area (behind machine), Pit Est. Time: 5 min Note: • Replace all removed cable ties before returning machine to service. Procedure: 1.
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Owner’s Manual Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard Tools: • Ratchet or Impact Driver • Flat Pry Bar(s) • ½” Socket Location: Operator Access Area (behind machine), Pit Est. Time: 20 min Note: • The estimated time assumes an impact driver is used. Procedure: 1.
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Owner’s Manual 5. Using a utility knife, remove vinyl tubing from ball rail. 6. Follow procedure outlined in document 400-051-223 to install new ramp rail tubing. 7. Remove LOTO and lane barriers. Return machine to service. Precautions: LOTO, Lane Barriers, Slip Hazard, Trip Hazard Tools: •...
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Owner’s Manual 6. Reinstall guarding and gearmotor. 7. Remove LOTO and lane barriers. Return machine to service. Table E-1 shows typical bolt tightening torque values for reference in inch-pounds, foot- pounds and Newton-meters. If a different torque value is specified in this or another manual, then follow the specification given.
Owner’s Manual Appendix F. EDGE String Product Matrix 400-051-202-01 Rev. B Page F-1...
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Owner’s Manual EDGE String Product Matrix Section Overview The following product matrix outlines all released EDGE String product models along with associated descriptions and certifications. Installation manual information is also included for each product model. Table F-1, EDGE String Product Matrix Operator’s Manual...
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