Phoenix LT4 Lane Machine Operation, Maintenance, and Parts Manual
4-16 Rev. Date: 01/22 61-900040-000
4.3.4 Adjusting the Cleaner Spray
The cleaner spray is critical to the cleaning function of the machine. Two types of
adjustments can be made to the sprayer system: flow rate and direction.
The flow rate controls the amount of cleaner fluid being sprayed onto the lane. To ensure that
the machine removes all of the existing oil when cleaning the lanes, the lanes must have an
adequate amount of cleaner. Too little cleaner will leave conditioner on the lane, while too
much cleaner is wasteful and will cause cleaner to be sprayed into the gutters.
The direction in which the cleaner is sprayed is important as well. If the cleaner is sprayed to
one side of the lane only, the other will not be cleaned properly. Additionally, if cleaner is
over-sprayed into the gutter, painted surfaces can be damaged or it can accumulate on the
power cord making it sticky.
4.3.4.1 Adjusting Cleaner Flow Rate
The cleaner flow rate is controlled by the control valve located on the front of the machine
(shown in Figure 4- 15). The control valve allows some of the cleaner to flow to the nozzles
while sending the rest back to the cleaner tank for recirculation.
Closing the control valve will increase cleaner flow to the nozzles. Opening the control
valve will decrease the cleaner flow to the nozzles. The correct setting should allow the
machine to clean 16 lanes on a tank of cleaner.
NOTE
The majority of centers will not have to change the factory settings. If adjustments
are necessary, they should not vary dramatically from the factory settings.
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