Phoenix LT4 - Conditioning Operation

Troubleshooting
5-8 Rev. Date: 01/22 61-900040-000
5.1.3 Conditioning Operation
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Parts of the oil pattern look
like a “washboard” or
chattered.
Check the condition of the wicking foams and rotate or
replace as needed. Refer to Section 4.3.2 – Rotating the
Wicking Foams and/or Section 4.4.3 – Replacing the
Wicking Foams.
Increase the buffer pressure. Refer to Section 4.3.1 –
Adjusting the Buffer Brush Pressure. If changing the buffer
pressure does not eliminate the problem, replace the buffer
brush.
Check that the lane is in USBC or WTBA specification for
crowning, depression, and crosswise tilt.
Oil is not being applied to
the lane.
Make sure there is oil in the oil tank and that the oil level is
above the bottom of the sight glass but not above the fill
line.
Verify that the oil tank foams are in contact with the transfer
roller and that the tank spring is engaged.
Check the wicking foams. Rotate or replace them if needed.
Check to ensure that the transfer roller motor is operating
and turning by pressing the Transfer roller button in the Test
Area. Check the electrical connectors and fuse.
Verify the transfer roller is turning.
Check that the buffer solenoids are working by pressing the
Buffer solen. button in the Test Area. If they are not working,
trace the wiring back to the control box enclosure to ensure
the wiring is intact and the connections have not worked
loose. Check the fuse. Refer to Section 4.4.5 – Replacing
Fuses. If the solenoids are still not working, replace them.
Refer to Section 7 - Parts for part numbers.
Verify that the buffer motor is operating by pressing the
Buffer motor button in the Test Area. If not, check that the
connector is firmly plugged into the control box. Check the
fuse. Check that the buffer drive belt has not slipped off or
broken. Check the belt tension for sufficient tension.
Refer to Section 4.2.1.2 – Measuring the Buffer Brush
Pressure.
The amount of oil being
applied is less than it used
to be.
Ensure the oiling and buffing distances have not been
changed.
Ensure the oil level is above the bottom of the bull’s-eye.
Check if the buffer brush is worn, replace if necessary.
Rotate or replace the wicking foams. Refer to Sections
4.3.2 – Rotating the Wicking Foams and 4.4.3 – Replacing
the Wicking Foams.