Brunswick Pin CarePin Care Manual Table Of Contents Some Straight Talk About Pins ........ . 3 Life of a Pin ........... . coeseeseeensneenneee 4 Wood Densification - seeseeseennnansssesensses 5 Pin Damage Due to Water-Soaked Cores 6 Maintenance co teseteeesnieesneneenee se Machine and Pit Damage ....sssc:ssnene 8 Typical Pin Damage ............ . 8 Pin Storage coceeeeeeesnseneeenseeeeneee Cleaning Pins ..... secon col Ordering Information cesses 15Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group Some Straight Talk About Pins Successful bowling proprietors use the procedures in this manual 0 ge the most in life and scoring from their tenpins The type of tenpin in widest use today has a laminated hard maple wood core coated with a thick layer of thermoplastic and a topcoat. The life of a bowling pin is largely alfected by five factors. These factors are: The inherent strength of the wood core. The basic durability of the coating. Maintenance of the pins. 4, Maintenance of pin decks, pits and the pin handling portion of the pinsetter. 5. The percentage of high-speed, heavy-ball bowlers bowling at a particular center. sh The first two items, core and coating strength, are controlled by the manufacturer and, in the case of Brunswick, are developed to a high degree so that the durability of both core and coating as a system is very high This statement does not mean that no failures will occur. With wood being the natural product it is, afew “early” failures may take place The point here is that both the core and coating will last thousands of lines provided pin rainenance and equipment raitenance are done properly. The fifth item (high-speed, heavy-ball bowlers) cannot be Controlled by either pat. Proper pin and equipment maintenance as well as correct warranty claim evaluation are what this manual is all about. Heavy emphasis is placed on equipment maintenance because, if done conscientiously, pin life is greatly enhancedPin Care Manual —_ EEE | The Life Of A Bowling Pin The life of a pin depends on: © How many games bowled © Maintenance of pins © Maintenance of machines © Type of bowler © Type of bowling ball ¢ Lane conditions Under normal conditions, with two sets, of pins per pinsetter, a pin should last: © 30 games per day 6 months © 60 games per day 4 months © 90 games per day 2monthsBrunswick Mechanics will sometimes complain abont a dead scund, believing the wood inside is cracked. Because Soriyn® isan extremely resent material, normal densification (from the constant impact Indoor Recreation Group Wood Densification will not, This causes a small void between the wood and Suriyn. This will eccur inthe belly as wells the head of a pin. This densification is normal and is no covered by warranty of bowling balls hitting the pins) cannox be seen Fe ce Sh eee cl mae by taking two pits ard banging the bellies together (Figue 1). Tiss incor. The proper way 10 check for desd sound is to hold the pin by the belly with both hands andthe heed pointed dow (Figure 2) Strike the head on 2 hard, flat surface, preferably a concrete Moor. Te pin should make a ringing sound. IFit makes a cracked bat” sound, it could be a dead pin. Ifit makes ¢ dull sound its just showing the normsl elects of wood densification from routine use. This is common of all pins in use today regardless ofthe manulacturer. ‘Norma! wood densitication. FIGURE 1 — Incorrect method of checking for wood densitication FIGURE 2— Proper method to check for wood densification. SurhacsargiseeT ademko ufo 5Pin Care Manual Pin Damage Due To Water-Soaked Cores Water damage due to water soaking into ‘base. Bottom wood has ‘ryrot, and wood is deteriorating. Never allow pias ta sit na ‘Pucile or soak in water. Never le excessive wnaunts of water soak nie dhe hariom wd of your repins. Brief surface weuting, thac occurs while washing is net harmfal, but i the pin i submerged in water or stands it water. the wood wil swell and eventually crack, (CAUTION: A widely advertised book on bowling maintenance once actually advocated filing the bse ole with wacer wo “relwenate” the pin, This procedure con only shorten the he of your pins and must neverbe done.) The proper way to maintain moisture content in pins sto uracil percent humidity. Erunswick tests show that pins actually fail zhout four times laster under dry ‘winter conditions as they do under hunid suramer conditions, In cold winter climates, the pinsetter area should be maintained around the elock at approximately 60°F (15°C) during winter in order to reduce heating coss and make humidification easier. Heaters must noc low directly on pins, Without the protection Cleaning ‘ofthe outer clear coat, é i . i Grit and dustin the pinseter, on the pindeck, ‘pins wil stain trom of! in flat guters and particularly in the Bie i flat gutters and particularly in the pit, prematurely wear the outer clear coats othe pi. ‘When the clear coats have worn through. the underlying Surly i then subject to staining from oiland dinForthe A and A-2* machines. one ofthe functions ofa pit carpet isto provide continuous leaning of the pins, Carpets should therefore ke vacuumed an shanpooed repulaly For Brunswick pnseers, only genuine Brunswick replacement carpets and covers (On GS series and AMP pinsesters utilizing a cranspont belt and overflaw socks, is necessary to properly maintain the belt and overlow devices, keeping them clean using approved Use of oiher types of belts and covers, less expensive carpeting, or other nonstandard material, generally does not pay off inthe long rin due to their inferior clean action an the pins, and/or actual abrasion ofthe pin coating by these nonstandard paris (On other machines, follow the suggested cleaning procedures outlined in the apprepriate service manuals, Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group ‘Mechante cleaning transport belt:Pin Care Manual —_ TT Machine And Pit Damage | ‘Any exposed screw heads or harp edges inthe pit aea or pin hare equipment will cause damage to he plastic coating on the pins. Pins must be inspected frequently and, ifa patter of cuts, nicks, gouges, cc. begins to show, locate the offending part and correct the problem befoe major damage is dane, The following section (Iypical Pin Damage) contains photographs of pin damage and identifies the source: Usually, the shape of the cut or nick ghesa good clue to the cause. Typical Pin Damage The following photographs show typical coating damage caused by improperly maintained equipment Regular examination of pcs quick crrecve action when ccatng damage is noted can virally eliminate these types of damage FIGURE 3 — Plastic and bottom ring damage dus fo pin bottoms incorrectly hitting misadjusted ‘machine parts. FIGURE 4 — Belly plastic gouges due to shara edees in the distributor, broken spotting cells, lc.Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group FIGURE 5 — Head damage from striking pit frame, sharp food deflectors, transport band board mounting hardware, elevator parts or ‘istritutor parts thet are incorrectly adjusted. FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 — Head cuts due to shar deflectors/snotiag ces, spotting {tongs or transport band board mounting screws in the openings (2s arrows indicato)..Pin Gare Manual FIGURE 6 — Cots ‘ive toa projecting screw head. Note the curved nature of the cuts. The offending screw can be ‘identified by the bits of white plastic adhering 10, or stuck under the head. FIGURE 9— Sharp ‘prajections inthe pit, such as detective Kickback or loose or nonapproved tat cutters, or pin handling equipment. The offending area can usually be identitied bby the white plastic adhering toil 10Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group FIGURE 10 — Nicks ‘due to pins hitting sharp edges on pants such as the distributor centering device and distributor pin tabs. Note that all marks are orienied ‘horizontally. You will also find small pieces of white coating on or near these parts. Proper adjustments will eliminate this ‘ype of damage. FIGURE 11 — Broken in sliders or broken pin turn devices or distributor rats protruding into the ain path,Pin Care Manual FIGURE 12 —Numerovs small dents caused by ‘Sharp pin deck/edge board comers. The 5/32" radius required by ABC must be restored. This ‘mast be done alter each resurfacing and more often when pin damage occurs. FIGURE 13 — Belt burns caused by transport ‘belts, distributor belts and pin jams atthe rear distrioutor/elevator cross drive belt. Make ‘sure belts are in good condition and properly ‘adjusted. Belts must be cleaned on 2 regular ‘schedule. @Some Items That Can Cause Pin Coating Damage. 1. Nail heads protruding from kickback fiber plates 2, Fiber edi boards not radivsed after resurfacing Mismatch of flat gutters leaving sharp edges exposed Protruding nails and screws 5, Fiber edgeboards above the pindeck surface Pen Sharp edges on the table 2. Sharp edges a the pin openings ofthe lower table 3. Sharp edges on the pin stations or grippers 4. Missing table pans 1. Pins striking the edges ofthe distributor frame 2. Pinsstriking sharp edges ofthe pin chutes, 3, Broken distnbutor pats +4. Ping striking misaligned distributor rails and ‘Sharp edges on elevator shovels, cams and centering guides levers and overflow chutes, ‘Sharp edges on rear deflector mounting brackets Welding done on elevator frames that are not ground smooth Sharp edges on pin centering devices Incorrectly adjusted pin deflectors ‘Wom pic curtains allowing pins to sink hardware Sharp edges on cushion frames Exposed tarsport hardware Sharp edges on pin deflectors Original pinseter parts are designed and manufactured to protect pins from damage. Any makeshift repairs done with sheet metal, wire, certain epoxies, or other hardl materials will scratch the pins and 13Pin Care Manual ey Pin Storage Pins musi be stored in a cool (60°-70°F) area where humidity can be maintained at 30%6-30% relative humidity Ifthe pins ave been stored below 40°F (5°C), open cartons and allow to stand 48 hours at oom temperature before using All pins must sand a minimum of 48 hours to adjust to center temperature and hurnidiy to prevent early failures. Equipment and Materials loth or Sponge for Washing loth for Rinsing Pin Rack wih Pegs for Dring Weaerprool Gloves Dura Pfr Heavy Precoat Cleaning Pin Cleaning Machine (61-860202- 61-860202-220-220) Pinhrite Cleaner (63-8601 Comment Cletning pins regularly helps pins last longer and flow throngh the pinsettr beter. Thorough cleaning removes buil-up dic and grit that can quickly abrade the protective slp coaing causing ‘machine handling problems and Sarlyn tcroration, Mary cents clean thet pins t least once a month. Others wall lean them up to twice a mont to make their pins lst longer, 0—110r) maintain good machine pin handling end to give their customers a good impresion ef how well their enters maintained. Bowlers want and deserve to bowl in a clean center NOTE: When pinstters are cleaned often ancl properly. the frequency of pin cleaning canbe ‘pealy reduced Procedure LIGHT CLEANING (BY HAND): 1 Wipe pins with sponge ar cloth dipped in rite Cleaner (63-860 156), DRAIN FINS ON iS OR RACKS. NEVER LET THEM STAND IN A PUDDLE OF WATER 2. Rinse with cloth dipped in clean water w remove any detegent residue While cleaning pins by hand is acceptable, you can save time by using Brunswick’ new Pin Cleaning Machine (part# 61-860202— 110220), “4Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group ‘Above: Pin cloaning ‘machine, Aight: Machine in use by mechanic. Orderin cnet A UNIAN Information 15