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Lane Shield
Care Instructions
June 2005
61-900023-000
Introduction
Brunswick LaneShield is a specially designed and formulated, high impact, polymer plastic. Teflon has been
blended into the polymer to give LaneShield a durable, long lasting, and consistent, bowling surface.
Note:
For optimum performance of your LaneShield product, it is important to maintain steady temperature
and humidity levels within your bowling center after LaneShield has been installed. The recommended
humidity is 45% ±5%. The recommended temperature is 75°F ±5°F. Failure to maintain these
recommended temperature and humidity levels will cause LaneShield to expand and contract, which may
cause "waving" of the LaneShield.
Conditioners and Cleaners
Use only bowling industry approved products for LaneShield. Other oils, lubricants, and cleaning supplies may
damage LaneShield and void your warranty.
Always follow the directions supplied by the manufacturer of all conditioners and cleaners. If there is any question
as to whether or not a new lane maintenance product can be used, contact your Brunswick Product Specialist.
Cleaning Materials to be Avoided
Solvents or solvent based cleaners, (such as pinsetter cleaners, toulene, xylene, etc.), should never be used on
LaneShield. Solvent based materials will cause damage to LaneShield, such as blistering.
Other Conditions to Avoid
Do not roll any carts with heavy loads, such as those used for pinsetter installation, down lanes with LaneShield in
place. Damage to LaneShield could result.
Bleachers for tournaments or other similar, temporary structures should not be built or placed on LaneShield.
Damage to LaneShield could result.
Use proper mats and carpets to avoid abrasive particles from being tracked onto approach or lane.
Bowling Ball Maintenance Program
A good maintenance program to keep house balls repaired, (all holes should have beveled edges and sharp edges/
cracks should be filled with ball plug) will reduce potential abrasion and/or damage to LaneShield.
Maintenance Procedure
1. If your lane machine causes any movement of the LaneShield, pushing trapped air ahead of the lane
machine, it will be necessary to use a towel bar, wrapped in a clean, terry cloth towel, and push the
LaneShield flat, starting at the foul line and pushing to the end of the pin deck.
