Phoenix LT4 Lane Machine Operation, Maintenance, and Parts Manual
3-24 Rev. Date: 01/22 61-900040-000
3.8 PREPARING FOR USE
Before every lane conditioning session, the following steps should be performed to prepare
the Phoenix LT4 Lane Machine for use.
1. Check the wicking foams, agitator foam, squeegee, and buffer brush for wear.
2. Move the handle through its full range of motion to ensure it moves easily and is
not damaged.
3. Check the fluid levels and fill the cleaner and oil tanks, if necessary.
4. Ensure the waste tank is empty. Check the vacuum connections and add
defoamer to the waste tank. Do NOT dump recovery tank in a septic tank or
sanitary sewer system. Follow your local environmental regulations for the best
method of disposal.
3.8.1 Filling and Preparing the Tanks
The tanks have been designed to allow cleaning, conditioning, and storing of waste for up
to 16 lanes. It is recommended that the cleaner and oil tanks be filled away from the lane.
If they are filled on the lanes, position the machine at least 2 feet (60 cm) down the lane
from the foul line to ensure that no cleaner or oil is spilled on the approach which, even
after it is cleaned up, can adversely affect the bowler’s delivery by changing the sliding
characteristics of that part of the approach.
Complete the steps below to fill the cleaner and oil tanks, and to prepare the waste tank.
DO NOT accidentally put lane oil in the cleaner tank
or lane cleaner in the oil tank. Doing so will require
extensive cleaning and maintenance of the oiling and
cleaning systems.
3.8.1.1 Adding Cleaner
The cleaner used must be compatible with the Phoenix LT4 Lane Machine and the center's
lanes. Listed below are things that need to be kept in mind when choosing a cleaner and
filling the cleaner tank.
1. Use only cleaners that are manufactured for use on bowling lanes.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s directions to properly dilute the cleaner. The cleaner
dilution ratio may be changed based on water hardness, type and amount of oil
on the lanes, and/or cleaning frequency.
3. DO NOT put undiluted cleaner in the cleaner tank.
4. Do not overfill the tank.
Avoid splashing the cleaner. Follow all instructions
and precautions on the product label. In case of eye
contact, immediately remove any contact lenses and
flush with water for 15 minutes.
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