OPERATION
Getting Started
Make sure the shaft under rest pad is clean and oiled and that the oil caps are full with straight 30W motor oil.
It is recommended that the Haus Resurfacing System be plugged into a GFCI Outlet.
You will need 2 buckets. One will be used for the discharge and the other will contain cold, soapy water. The soap is very important because it works as a lubricant for the pump and during resurfacing on the ball. You will experience problems if you do not use soap. Use approximately 2 capfuls of liquid soap per gallon. NEVER RUN THE PUMP DRY. Put the pump in the soap bucket and make sure it is completely submerged. If you have a problem keeping the pump submerged, there are some suction cups supplied to keep the pump to the bottom of the bucket. Test the pump by turning on the machine and opening the drip valve. Note that the pump is only capable of pumping water 3.5 feet high in a vertical direction so be sure the water bucket is no more than 3.5 feet below the machine.
Resurfacing
Mount the diamond grit wheels to the machine by lining up the dowel pins to the holes in the wheel, some units have three tapped holes and are for manufacturing purposes only. Make sure they are flush to the backplate. Set ball on top of the rest pad and put on cover. Turn the timer past the desired time you wish to run, then bring it back to the exact time you want.
Very important: adjust the drip valve to a moderate flow. Push down on the handle grip and move the lock lever out of the way then slowly bring the cups into the ball. This will pick up the ball slightly and the rest pad will go down so the only contact will be by the wheels. Then adjust the drip valve to desired water flow. Recommendation is approximately 2 drips per second. Watch it work. See Page 8 for operating suggestions. The operator should watch the first several balls turn until familiar with the system and its operation. Do not let the system run out of water as the excessive heat and friction could build up and damage the machine. Do not leave the machine unattended for more than 5 minutes without at least visually inspecting to ensure everything is operating properly.
NOTE: this machine will not engage and work properly on a ball that is below ABC diameter specfications. Haus Specialty Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures a precision no-go and go gage for your bowling balls. Contact your distributor to own your set of precision gages.
Refinishing
Ensure the system is clean prior to removing and installing different wheels.
Remove the diamond grit wheels and install the J-hook wheels (green Velcro). Select and install the abrasive pad of your choice. Insert the bowling ball to be refinished and turn on the timer. A typical refinishing job should take 5-10 minutes depending on which pad you have chosen. To get a good random motion with the finishing pads, assist the ball so all areas are hit by the pad (approximately the first 15-30 seconds). Then a good random motion should occur. You will produce a nice matte finish with the fine pads. Run this operation just enough to finish the ball.
The refinishing pads will remove material. If the pads are run for a long period of time on a bowling ball, they could bring a ball out of round and oblong holes. Never run longer than necessary.
The (gray) fine pads produce a finish that is equivalent to 800-1000 grit sandpaper without any polish and the maroon pads are equivalent to 400-600 grit. If your customer requested a polish finish, run the fine pads and go to your spinner with your normal finish polishing process.
Dial-in Oscillator
This machine is equipped with the new Dial-in Oscillator feature. The machine is precision-tuned and adjusted at the factory for optimum performance with no adjustments required by you. However, if you replace parts in the future that affect the oscillation, you can adjust it. If adjustment is necessary, make sure all lubrication points are lubricated. Under the machine on the back motor, the extension arm is adjustable (see Figure A). Loosen the two nuts, turn on the machine and engage a ball. Dial the center bolt until the back motor/wheel completely drives the ball. Then, slowly back the bolt up until you get random motion. Shut off machine and tighten the two nuts without moving the bolt.
Resurfacing Plugged Holes
Ensure the system is clean prior to removing and installing different wheels.
Ensure that the plug has been allowed sufficient time to dry and has been routered to within .005 - .01 inches of the bowling ball surface. The closer to the surface the better without going below. Remove any glue that may be left over from the damn; this may load your wheels.
Remove the velcro wheels and install the diamond grit wheels. Do not force. Follow resurfacing procedures. Watch to ensure that the plug is occasionally pulled into one of the resurfacing wheels. The operator may have to assist the ball rotation on occasion to ensure that the plug is ground down to the surface of the ball.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Occasionally wash the wheels in water to keep the holes free of sediment. Supplied is a piece of unitized block. Use this to clean the diamond whenever you feel necessary or on a monthly basis. Follow this procedure for cleaning the wheels: 1. Start the machine and adjust the flexible loc-line to flow right on a cup. 2. Apply pressure to the cup with the piece of unitized block for 6-8 revolutions.
In case of spills that go onto the mechanical arms under the machine, wipe off the excess and clean thoroughly.
Monthly add a drop of lubricating oil to the moving parts under the machine. Daily oil and clean the center bronze bushing and pin under the rest pad. Every 2-3 months fill oil caps. Always keep the machine well lubricated with motor oil (never use WD-40 or 3-N-1 oil). Move the handle up and down while lubricating.
Should the machine become neglected and the moving parts are not lubricated, the cups will not properly engage the ball. The result will be a ball spinning in the machine instead of random motion.
Yearly preventive maintenance. Remove the 4 screws holding the motor and gearbox to the motor mount. First check the backplate (see Figure B) for side to side movement. Some movement is fine. If it feels excessive, the bearing will need to be replaced. Next, inspect the gearbox to make sure no ball residue is running into it. If there is residue in the gearbox (cause: rubber boots need to be replaced). If everything checks good, apply grease to drive pin. If necessary, apply grease on gears inside gearbox and reinstall. Use multipurpose grease available at any local hardware store.