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01106073/GB

08.18

Operating handbook

Flatwork ironers

IC44819 – 4821 – 4825 – 4828 – 4832

LF/FLF/R/FR

• Flatwork

ironer

• Flatwork ironer folder - LF
• Feeder

fl atwork ironer folder - FLF

• Flatwork ironer with rear load removal - R
• Feeder

fl atwork ironer with rear load removal - FR

Translated from french

Summary of Contents for FLF Series

Page 1: ...twork ironers IC44819 4821 4825 4828 4832 LF FLF R FR Flatwork ironer Flatwork ironer folder LF Feeder flatwork ironer folder FLF Flatwork ironer with rear load removal R Feeder flatwork ironer with rear load removal FR Translated from french ...

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Page 3: ... 11 3 Service screen in automatic mode 12 3 Service screen in manual mode 12 3 Additional instructions 13 3 Precautions for use 23 3 Stopping the machine 26 3 Using the handle 26 3 RABC Option 27 3 Safety Locking and tagging procedure 3 4 Safety devices 4 4 Operating incidents The linen remains stuck to the cylinder 1 5 When the linen comes off the dryer ironer it is not dry 1 5 The folding system...

Page 4: ...for machine ironing which have been previously and exclusively washed in water Blankets should not be ironed Be careful with synthetic linen and also with printed linen They can melt and stick on the cylinder Do not iron articles that contain plastic foam sponge rubber or similarly textured rubber like materials Do not iron linens coated with solvent paint wax grease or any easily inflammable pro ...

Page 5: ...rated area Check the instructions before installing or using the machine You should have found an instruction handbook and keys to open the machine casings and a maintenance poster to display in your laundry inside your machine Depending on its destination the dryer ironer is delivered bare or may be placed on a trans port pallet and or packed with plastic film In some cases it may be delivered in...

Page 6: ...luide heating A version of the machine with a fully automatic folding system enables one or two persons to dry iron and fold sheets longitudinally Another version with a mechanical system allows the washing to come out at the back of the machine The ironing speed is adjustable as a function of the density weight m and humidity of the washing 2 General Identification plate Adjustment label for gas ...

Page 7: ...l electric heating device This system provides an excellent tool to optimise the performance of the dryer ironer for those clients who mainly carry out staggered ironing It prevents suddenly heating cut outs caused by partial use of the whole length of the machine Patent No 9608471 The unused calories on the sides of the cylinder are redistributed towards the centre where the demand is greatest pl...

Page 8: ... jams and disrupting the length folding Photocells may not detect the presence of the sheets also disrupting length folding X X X X X X Large items Your machine cannot automatically feed items wider than its width For an IC4 4819 the maximum width is 1910 mm For an IC4 4821 the maximum width is 2120 mm For an IC4 4825 the maximum width is 2540 mm For an IC4 4828 the maximum width is 2750 mm For an...

Page 9: ...n iron them with precaution X X X X X X Particular items Your ironer is designed to process f atwork only such as sheets duvet covers pillow cases table cloths and napkins Any other items may cause malfunctions of your ironer and may void your warranty If you are unsure refer to your nearest Elecrolux Professional distributor for advise Your ironer is not designed for processing the fol lowing ite...

Page 10: ...because they have not been fed properly Static electricity and dirty photocells will also interfere with the performance of your ironer Refer to Preventive maintenance chapter of this manual X X X PlivitTM Length Folding Your ironer performs a PlivitTM Length Folding patern It is different from an edge to edge folding and from an accordion folding Refer to Chapter 03 page 26 for explanation and il...

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Page 12: ...d abnormal or dangerous running press emergency stop button Release the emergency stop by turning it clokwise only after checking what motivated this stop 3 Method of use Dryer ironer control panel Display screen Emergency stop button Functions keys Function key assignments vary according to the menu displayed on the screen during operation Stand by START This indicator lights up when the linen re...

Page 13: ...ng function during the cooling phase Leave the machine cool down until the following message has disappeared In an emergency pressing the hand safety bar will stop the machine Switch the main switch off close the gas stop valve or the steam valve Wait for displaying of the fol lowing message and press the central key Stand by START When it begins operating the machine is set to automatic mode You ...

Page 14: ...G HANDBOOK Emergency stop button Feedind start push button Feeder system start button and flashing fault indicator light Selector button With feed Semi automatic feed or Without feed Feeder system control panel Gripper tension adjustment button 3 Method of use ...

Page 15: ...on the wished value thanks to keys or and push on OK Manual Mode Adjust the ironing speed on the wished value thanks to keys and and push on OK Feeding Push on the button Start Feeding Simplified instructions for using the ironer When it begins operating the machine is set to automatic mode You can now insert sheets Folding You should choose from the NO folding FIX folding manual or PLIVIT automat...

Page 16: ... ON DIAMMS V xx xx Dx C 2 5m mn 000 Set Temp 180 C Set Speed 2 0m mn Mx 160 C 2 5m mn 000 Stand by START MANU NEXT OK OK DIAMMS NEXT Warm up T 100 C T 100 C Warm up Without folding OFF Stand by START Cool Down xx C START Warm up STOP RST CNT NEXT T 100 C T 100 C T 100 C ...

Page 17: ...0 C Set Speed 2 0m mn Mx 160 C 2 5m mn 000 Folding Size of folds 20 Offset 1st Fold 00 Cool Down xx C START Warm up Stand by START MANU PLI NEXT OK OK DIAMMS PLI NEXT NO FIX PLIVIT OK OK STOP RST CNT NEXT Warm up T 100 C T 100 C Warm up With folding Folding Size of folds 20 Offset 1st Fold 00 NO FIX PLIVIT OK OK T 100 C T 100 C T 100 C ...

Page 18: ...s EMERGENCY STOP START Emergency stop warning message If the screen displays this message check whether the emergency stop button has been operated Reset the emergency stop button and confirm by pressing the central key In all cases you will return to the previous menu Stand by START Accessing the start up menu The machine now asks you to press the central key to exit standby mode so as to display...

Page 19: ...given The cylinder temperature begins to rise By default the machine is set for automatic mode The service screen appears as soon as the sheets have been inserted or when the required temperature is reached Mx 160 C 2 0m mn 000 DIAMMS NEXT Selection of the automatic mode When it starts up the machine is set for automatic mode by default However you can switch over to manual mode at any time The M ...

Page 20: ...nts of 5 degrees Celsius or 9 degrees Fahrenheit by pressing Press OK to confirm the temperature Note if you request a temperature lower than 120 C 248 F the screen will display a sign to indicate that the heating has been switched off and allow the machine to operate without heating Selection of Manual mode If you press MANU you will switch to manual mode In this mode you use the following menus ...

Page 21: ...out folding mode Folding NO FIX PLIVIT Dx C 2 5m mn 000 MANU PLI NEXT If you do not want to fold press NO If you wish to use the manual folding function in other words by adjusting the length of the desired folds press on FIX In the opposite case press on PLIVIT in order to have the machine carry out automatic folding It should be noted that by returning to this screen and reselecting one of the t...

Page 22: ...of the first fold This screen makes it possible to manually select the length of the first folds during the folding process in order to adjust the length of the sheet tail with the other folds Sample values with a sheet of 265 cm and 8 x 35 cm folds you can set the first fold at 20 cm with an edge margin of 15 cm followed by 6 folds of 35 cm Sample values with a sheet of 265 cm and 6 x 45 cm folds...

Page 23: ...oning temperature cannot reach 245 C 470 F a safety thermostat automatically cuts off heating before reaching this value A sign indicates that the temperature of the cylinder is above 245 C 470 F At this point press one of the three keys to return to the manual automatic mode selection display Use this function to change the set temperature or ironing speed The second line displays the commands ac...

Page 24: ...or starting up a machine with electrical heating The typical ironing temperature is 150 to 180 C 300 F to 356 F You just have to set the electronic thermostat to the required temperature In automatic mode the ironing temperature is defined and managed by the machine Complementary instructions for starting up a machine with steam heating Note that the temperature is directly related to the steam pr...

Page 25: ...oca ted at the rear of the machine in order to ensure the safety of the employees To underline that a sudden stop of the iro ning cylinder with temperature above 120 C 248 F can damage the ironing belts After an action on the emergency push button re starting the ironer is only possi ble after pushing the ON key and then the heating ON key 3 Method of use ...

Page 26: ...osition to receive the small items of linen as they are ironed Ironing with the automatic feeding system and the automatic folding sys tem Open the flap A to allow the linen to hang correctly during smoothing Swing the linen collector B into the vertical position to form a box with the flap If the tank is in the wrong position to receive unfolded linen an electronic device prevents you from using ...

Page 27: ...10 cm 4 Dimension of the first fold before the complete sheet measurement advance folding 25 cm 10 Dimensionofthesecondfoldbeforethecompletesheetmeasurement advancefolding 35 cm 14 When a sheet is too long folding starts before the complete sheet measurement this is advance folding The machine then automatically adjusts the folds as a function of the measurement made Automatic feed characteristics...

Page 28: ...3 22 38 29 23 41 33 28 34 23 39 29 24 42 34 28 35 23 40 30 24 43 34 28 36 24 41 31 25 20 43 35 29 38 25 42 31 25 21 44 35 29 39 26 43 32 26 21 44 36 30 40 27 43 33 26 22 45 36 30 41 28 21 44 33 27 22 43 28 21 45 34 27 23 44 29 22 46 34 28 23 45 30 23 47 35 28 23 46 31 23 48 36 29 24 48 32 24 N L cm N L cm N L cm R 5 20 48 X cm L cm N 285 37 30 25 280 X 36 29 24 185 X 33 24 32007985 0209 17 3 01106...

Page 29: ...ther with the feeding system the ironer together with the automatic folding system ironer together with the feeding system and the automatic folding system Ironing of small items of linen wi thout using the feeding system or the automatic folding system Close the flap A so as to be able to stand as close as possible to the ma chine Leave the linen collector B in the horizontal position to receive ...

Page 30: ...folding sys tem Open the flap A to allow the linen to hang correctly during smoothing Swing the linen collector B into the vertical position to form a box with the flap Raise the shelf C as shown in the diagram opposite to cover the contai ner of the feeding table so that it rests on the stop 4 If you wish to lower the shelf C pro ceed as shown in the diagram oppo site ...

Page 31: ... clamps in operating mode clamps in the centre of the machine Note in the event of blockage or stoppage of the machine of restarting power failure or if this indicator begins flashing you must press this same button again to reinitialise the feeder Take a large edge of the sheet in your hands and place one corner in one clamp and the other corner in the other clamp Do not leave over 3 to 4 cm outs...

Page 32: ... button Note If the machine is set on the semiautomatic feeding mode you must push this start button to move the clamps in front position In the event of a problem press the emergency stop button Turn this button to adjust the sheet tension using the grippers before it is released on to the feeder table ...

Page 33: ...g of the heating cylin der to provide correct regulation of the cylinder temperature As a general rule the whole of the cylinder should be used 1 Either iron the linen from the front 2 or iron alternately 3 which makes maximum use of the heat units available over the surface of the cylinder It also overcomes difficulties arising from random control values caused by partial use of the cylinder Cyli...

Page 34: ...and check the temperature at which it is to be iro ned The productivity and quality of ironing folding depend on the washing quality make sure that all these conditions are satisfied We recommend as far as possible that you should feed pieces of flat washing towels sheets etc by their hem with the seam facing top to obtain maximum ironing quality Carefully engage the washing to be ironed because i...

Page 35: ...hine side by side Practices not recommended Folding of tableclothes of poor quality Folding of tablesclothes of poor quality Worn polycotton sheets cotton worn away uneven finish look when folded high static electricity Large cotton or flax made sheets 200 g m Cautions Prepare the large sheets before feeding ironing and longitudinal folding defects Avoid the torn worn or holed sheets that may hook...

Page 36: ...ironer with feeding Folder Flatwork ironer with feed device featuring rear load removal Fitted sheet 1 might cause folding problems measurements altered Comforter cases with flap 2 folding problems Linen other than flatwork butcher s apron 3 watch that the cords do not slide between the feeding strips Linen or 80 g m gravitational pull difficult at lengthwise folding 1 Fitted sheet 2 Comforter cas...

Page 37: ...switch the main switch to the OFF position On gas heated machines close the gas supply valve You can switch the machine off at any time by pressing on the machine stop switch but note that if the ironing cylinder is too hot above 120 C 248 F it can damage the bands Handle Using the handle The dryer ironer is fitted with a handle This is very useful to take out the washing if there is a power failu...

Page 38: ... for quality control All of the dryer ironers are compatible with the traceability systems corresponding to the RABC method CMIS software RABC printer RABC Risks analysis and bio contamination control is a method used for checking hygiene in laundry shops It records vital data to ensure processing is performed according to proce dures ...

Page 39: ...ION Disconnect the machine electrical power supply before doing any repair or servicing work WARNING The presence of dangerous mechanims inside the machine can cause serious injuries Respect all safety instructions before doing any work on the machine Replace protective casings after doing any work CAUTION For your own safety it is prohibited and dan gerous to solder the ironing cylinder If a leak...

Page 40: ... service Evacuation of vapour from a dryer ironer with gas heating must never be connected to the evacuation used for a gas heating machine and a dry cleaning machine or other machine of the same type SAFETY Never iron if the mobile safety protec tor hand protection bar is not opera ting CAUTION The temperature of the ironing cylinder after use can reach 200 C 392 F and can cause serious burns if ...

Page 41: ...ructions Put the main switch to Off and lock the handle with a padlock in one of the three holes provided for this purpose Always respect items 2 3 and 4 carefully before doing any re pair or maintenance work on the machine Open the fixed protec tors casings doors with the key provided or a special tool Close and carefully lock the fixed protec tors Unlock the stop valves and the main switch Do th...

Page 42: ... that the system has been put in a safe condition A pressure switch connected to the combustion products outlet turns off the machine s hea ting function should extraction problems arise Accessibility All casings can be disassembled using a special tool Heating safety device The control panel applies an initial safety level at the time the machine starts up If the temperature is not reached after ...

Page 43: ...eed this limit in order to avoid premature damage to pressurised components Each time the machine cools down water vapour is inevitably created The use of dry satu rated steam reduces the risk of erosion and corrosion of the tubes and pressurised compo nents There is a risk of deformation cracking and bursting if pressure levels are used which ex ceed the recommended 1000 kPa 10 bar Check that the...

Page 44: ...Check the drying quality of your washing machine Check operation of the heating Check operation and cleanliness of the vacuum intake system Check the condition of ironing bands fibers containing scale Check the pressure of the ironing roller on the ironing cylinder The folding system works without stopping Check that the photoelectric cell is opposite its reflector The cell is correctly positioned...

Page 45: ...solenoid valve The flame is yellow Check that the vapour intake fan is working and is turning in the right direction Check that air inlets are not blocked Check the combustion products exhaust flue Check injector calibration Clean machine air inlet filters Electrical heating Check heating contacts KM6 KM7 and KM8 Check heating resistances Check the cylinder s rotation detection system Check the pa...

Page 46: ...e low rate of relative moisture on output from drying allows high ironing speeds which leads to production of harmful static electricity when the linen is ironed in the machine Use of softening and anti static products attenuates this phenomenon So static electricity might cause important difficulties at folding especially when ironing polyester cotton It si adviced to add a rincing anti static li...

Page 47: ...in when you remove your finger Complementary instructions for starting up a machine with gas heating The message Error Gas Ignition is flashing on display screen during 30 seconds to show that the gas burner is being ignited If this message is still displayed after 6 seconds there may be an ignition fault a failure in gas valve opening or a lack of gas Switch the machine off and call your local re...

Page 48: ...ow the cylinder to cool until the flashing display disappears Overheating of cylinder sides Overheating of centre of cylinder when small linen units are too often fed on the centre of the cylinder In the event that the centre of the cylinder overheats due to it being used laterally a flashing message will be displayed on the screen alternately with the operating screen The heating system of the ma...

Page 49: ...g the main switch Converter fault Message Emergency stop check button If the screen displays this message one of the emergency stop buttons has been triggered The machine enters safety mode the heating is turned off and the cylinder stops Check why the button was pressed and then reset it The screen should now display this message CONVERTER FAILURE START EMERGENCY STOP RESET PUSH BUTTON EMERGENCY ...

Page 50: ...mains consult your after sales service Gas burner ignition fault only for machines using gas heating Message Reset igniter The message on the screen will then ask you if you wish to reset the igniter Press on one of the two buttons on the left to restart the gas igniter Press the STOP button to stop the machine Reset the igniter only for machines using gas heating Error Gas Ignition Dx C 2 5m min ...

Page 51: ... this flashing message and the service screen This message followed by a number means a failure in the folder running Switch off then switch back on the power supply using the main switch If the fault remains consult your after sales service Error of the folder running The following three screens will only appear if you have a machine with a folding option and ma nual fold adjustment Error Com Err...

Page 52: ...with the cylinder 11 Lubricate the steam heater bearings see lubrication chart in next pages Every six months 1000 h 12 Check for any possible oil seepage particularly at the filler plug only on Dubixium cylin ders 13 Grease chains see lubrification table on the following pages 14 Clean and inspect the cylinder support rollers along with the stop roller wear indicator except on the steam machine I...

Page 53: ...ustomer 25 Check that the burner works correctly gas machines only Clean the inner gas burner with suction device Check the sight of the ceramic plates joints and change them if necessary 26 The bearings must be grease once a year you may grease them using a grease which same characteristics as that originally used grease CELTIA G2 Every three year 6000 h 27 Clean the ceramic plates with suction d...

Page 54: ...ice Date OPERATING HANDBOOK 6 Preventive maintenance CAUTION For an optimal service of your machi ne execute this instructions at regular intervals and according to the frequen cy of use SAFETY Any repairing or maintenance opera tion should be carried out by a specia list ...

Page 55: ...ary Every six months 1000 h 6 Inspect tightness of electrical connections on the power supply terminal block and electri cal earthing connections 7 Clean exhaust system 8 Remove dust from inside the machine WARNING Carry out these instructions at regular intervals depending on the frequency of use to keep your machine in opti mum working condition Note The drier ironing machine textile components ...

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Page 57: ... which same characteristics as that originally used grease CELTIA G2 Only the two bearings on the steam cylinder should be regreased periodically please see Preventive maintenance using a grease which is resistant to high temperatures Cylinder The cylinder must be maintained very carefully so that ironing is easy and good quality Detergent or scale deposits must be removed as soon as they reduce i...

Page 58: ...f the old and the new band and staple the two ends of the new band together Do the same for the other bands Replace the feed tray CAUTION The tension of the ironing bands was adjusted in the factory with the machine hot Never retension the bands Their tension must be as low as possible just enough to drive them since excessive tension will cause fast wear of these bands Remember these comments if ...

Page 59: ...ctrocution Explanation of graphic symbols An exclamation mark inside an equilateral triangle offers the user important advice about usage servicing and hazardous conditions This symbol warns the user that there are mechanisms inside the machine which can be dangerous The protective housing must be in place during use This symbol warns the user of the presence of high temperatures which could cause...

Page 60: ...water cleaning Very mild water cleaning Mild water cleaning Normal water cleaning Do not dry clean Mild dry cleaning with solvent of hydro carbon Normal dry cleaning with solvent of hydrocarbon Mild dry cleaning with perchloroethyl solvent of hydrocarb Normal dry cleaning with perchloroethyl solvent of hydrocarb Can be put in a tumble dryer Nor mal temperature Can be put in a tumble dryer Lower te...

Page 61: ...or l 1 gal 277 41 cu in gallon U S A 1 gal 3 785 33 dm3 or l 1 gal 231 cu in horse power 1 HP 0 745 7 kW 1 HP 1 013 9 ch inch 1 in 25 4 mm joule 1 J 0 000 277 8 Wh 1 J 0 238 92 cal kilogramme 1 kg 2 205 62 lb kg cm2 1 kg cm 98 066 5 Pa 1 kg cm 0 980 665 bar 1 kg cm 10 000 mm H2 O 1 kg cm 735 557 6 mm Hg pound 1 lb 453 592 37 g meter 1 m 1 093 61 yd 1 m 3 280 83 ft 1 m 39 37 in cubic meter 1 m 1 00...

Page 62: ...INA AM OMALA 150 OMALA 220 TELLUS 22 MULTISS EP2 CARTER EP150 CARTER EP220 EQUIVIS 22 MOLYCOTE 44 PATE DX GEVAIR SP SUPER MOS 2 GEAROPAL GM 65 ISO 150 GEAROPAL GM 75 ISO 220 HYDROPAL HO 110 HM 22 GRL ULTRA VULCAIN GMO LHT C AEROSYN DURAGEAR BL DURAGEAR BL SH 44 N MULTI PURPOSE GREASE MOLY ANTAR SILUB P 01106073 Page Notice Date OPERATING HANDBOOK MACHINE LUBRICATION USES Rolling bearings Bearings ...

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