Phoenix LT4 Lane Machine Operations, Maintenance, and Parts Manual
6-6
Rev. Date:
01/22
61-900040-000
6.3 HOW THE PHOENIX LT4 APPLIES OIL
The Phoenix LT4 uses wicking foams to transport the oil from the oil tank onto the oil transfer
roller. The oil is moved through the wicking foams by capillary action. The density of the
foams determines how much oil is moved in a given amount of time and space.
As the name implies, the oil transfer roller transfers the oil to the buffer brush which applies the
oil to the lane surface. Since the oil transfer roller and buffer brush transport the oil from the
wicking foams to the surface, the placement of the oil on the lane (oil pattern) is mostly
determined by the density of wicking foam selected. The adjustment bars can be used to
make minor adjustments to the oil pattern. The components of the conditioning system are
shown in Figure 6- 8 and Figure 6-
6.4 ADJUSTING OIL OUTPUT
While the oil pattern is a major part of bowling, the lane needs to be oiled to protect it from
damage caused by bowling balls.
IMPORTANT
If the head section of the lane is dry after a bowling session, more oil needs to be
added to the lane.
If the Phoenix LT4 is not applying an appropriate amount of oil to the lane, a number of
settings can be adjusted. These include adding a second pass, using different density
wicking foams, and changing the oil distance.
Before and after making any changes to the oiling programs, it is best to measure the oil
pattern with a Computer Lane Monitor®. Many federations and bowling associations will
measure the centers oil pattern. If the center does not have a Computer Lane Monitor®,
Adjustment Bars
Wicking Foams
Buffer Brush
Transfer Roller
Wicking
Foams
Transfer
Roller
Buffer
Brush
Figure 6- 8
Figure 6- 9