Express Lane Machine Operation, Maintenance, and Parts Manual
2-18
Rev. Date: 01/07
400-294-002
2.8.2 Defoaming The Waste Tank And Checking The Hose Connections
As the emulsion of cleaner and oil is vacuumed, air is forced into it. This action produces
suds that can get sucked into the vacuum motor. To alleviate this problem, pour two to
three ounces of defoamer into the waste tank before starting a cleaning session. The
defoamer should remain effective for your entire cleaning session, even after you empty the
waste tank. However, if you notice suds accumulating, pour one to two ounces of
defoamer into the waste tank.
The vacuum hose connections must be tight and the waste tank must be properly seated
against the vacuum motor seal to ensure the proper vacuum seal. If the seal between the
parts allows leaks, the Express will not be able to pick up the residue from the lane.
Perform the steps below to check the connections and tank placement.
1. Gently tug on the vacuum hose where it is clamped to the Vac Head. You should
not be able to feel the hose move.
2. Firmly push the other end of the vacuum hose onto the waste tank inlet port.
NOTE
Whenever you place the waste tank in the machine, be sure not to fold, wrinkle, roll,
or abrade the vacuum motor seal.
2.9 POSITIONING THE EXPRESS LANE MACHINE ON THE LANE
There are two ways you can place the Express Lane Machine on the lane as its starting
position. The first is to place only the front caster wheels in the gutter. The second is to
place all four caster wheels in the gutter. Placing only the two front caster wheels in the
gutter allows you to use the Express to clean the lane head. Placing all four caster wheels
in the gutter positions the Express to start cleaning about 30 inches down the lane from the
foul line and to start conditioning at the foul line.
IMPORTANT
Cleaning is the
only
operation you should perform with the Express positioned with
only the front caster wheels in the gutter
. If you select any other operation, oil
will be applied to the approach.
The defoamer, a silicon-based liquid, can damage lane
surfaces. Therefore perform this process away from
the lane and approach, and pour the defoamer directly
into the waste tank.
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