LaserLine Flatwork Ironer Series, Instruction Manual

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GL16 Repair
7-19
6. Place one end of the ribbon over the deliv-
ery ribbon idler roll and the other end of the
ribbon under this roll.
7. Place both ends of the ribbon on the deliv-
ery table under the ironing cylinder, pushing
them as far back as possible.
NOTE: If an entire set of return
ribbons is being replaced, work at
one end of the unit. Slide the ribbon
over to the other end of the unit.
Repeat this process, working each
ribbon to the last available spot until
all ribbons are in position.
8. Move to the back of the unit where both
ends of the ribbon are now exposed. Wrap
the bottom end of the ribbon under and
around the delivery ribbon drive roll.
9. Pull the top end of the ribbon toward the
rear of the unit. Bring the ends of the ribbon
together and connect them with a new pin.
10. Repeat Steps 5 to 9 and to replace addi-
tional ribbons. Stagger the positions of the
lacing clips to give the flatwork a smooth
flow.
11. Adjust the ribbons. For more information
within this section, go back to the Delivery
Ribbon Tension Adjustment procedure.
Replacing Old Delivery Ribbons
1. Verify the replacement ribbons are the cor-
rect size and there is sufficient quantity to
complete the procedure. See the
PARTS
LIST .
2. Turn the power OFF at the main discon-
nect switch. Remove the protective
backplate from the rear of the unit.
3. Open the end frame doors and locate the
adjusting screws (Figure 7-18, A) which
secure the delivery idler roll bearings in
position. Loosen the locknuts (B) and back
off each adjusting screw the same num-
ber of turns counterclockwise until the rib-
bons are easily moved by hand.
4. Working from the rear of the machine, pull
the worn ribbons around their tracks until
all lacing clips are accessible and aligned.
5. Remove the connecting pin from an old
ribbon and attach a new ribbon to one end.
6. Pull the old ribbon through until the new
ribbon is in place.
7. Disconnect the old ribbon and secure the
replacement ribbon with a new pin.
WARNING
Never start the unit while
installing the delivery
ribbons. It is dangerous
and unnecessary
8. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 and replace additional
worn ribbons in the same manner. Stag-
ger the positions of the lacing clips to give
the flatwork a smooth flow.
9. Adjust the ribbons. For more information
within this section, go back to the
Delivery Ribbon Tension Adjustment
procedure.
Perform only when the unit is OFF
(with power disconnected) and COOL.
Required Tools
wrench