Phoenix LT4 Lane Machine Operation, Maintenance, and Parts Manual
3-22
Rev. Date:
01/22
61-900040-000
3.7 LANE CONDITIONING COMPONENTS
The lane conditioning components are shown in Figure 3- 41
3- 42, and Figure 3-
and
described below in Table 3- 7 and Table 3-
respectively.
Table 3- 7
ID
Component
Description
1
Oil Tank
Assembly
While the oil tank holds enough oil to condition 24 lanes,
depending on the pattern, it is advisable to refill when filling
the cleaner tank. It should be filled to the maximum oil
level observed on the oil tank sight glass before each
conditioning session to ensure a consistent amount of oil is
kept in the wicking foams.
2
Oil Tank
Level
Indicator
(sight glass)
This indicator shows the level of oil in the oil tank. The
line on the sight glass indicates the maximum oil level with
the tank in its normal operating position against the
transfer roller. Fill the tank in its normal operating position
to the bottom of the line.
Add oil to the tank before the oil level drops below the
bottom of the sight glass and before every lane conditioning
session. This will help keep the oil pattern consistent.
3
Wicking
Foams
The wicking foams reside in the oil tank trough where they
constantly absorb oil. Capillary action causes the oil to
move to the top of the wicking foam where it is picked up by
the transfer roller. The different sizes, types, and densities
of foam determine the pattern in which the oil is distributed
onto the transfer roller. The higher the number stenciled on
the foam, the higher the density and the lower the oil output.
For more information about oil patterns, refer to Section 6 -
Determining The Oiling Pattern
.
Figure 3- 41