Maxi Comet Executive Exec-56-G, Instruction Manual, Page: 115 / 244

Comet Executive Gas Repair
7-7
Replacing Broken or Missing Ribbons
Ribbons that break should be replaced
immediately. To avoid excessive stress on only
one new, slightly shorter ribbon, the entire set of
ribbons should be replaced. At a minimum, it is
recommended that ribbons be replaced in pairs.
Required Tools
Pliers
Screwdriver: long shaft
Wrenches:
3/8”
9/16”
Perform only when the unit is OFF
with power disconnected and COOL.
1. Verify the replacement ribbons are the
correct size and sufficient quantity for
completing the procedure. See Rolls and
Ribbons on page PL-6 .
2. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect
switch.
3. Open both endframe doors.
4. Locate the feed ribbons drive roll tension
adjustment bolts (Figure 7-2, A). There is
one on each side of the machine.
5. While holding each adjustment bolt in
place, loosen its locknut (Figure 7-2, B).
6. Turn each bolt the same number of turns
counterclockwise until the ribbons are
easily moved by hand.
7. Remove a ribbon from each end of the
unit and use one or both as replacement
ribbons. These end ribbons can then be
replaced by a pair of new ribbons.
WARNING
Never start the unit while
installing the feed ribbons.
It is dangerous
and unnecessary.
NOTE: Make sure the rough
side of the ribbon faces down.
8. Position a replacement feed ribbon, rough
side down, on the feed table. Push the
ribbon under the red safety finger guard.
9. Using a long-shafted screwdriver or
similar tool, push the leading edge of the
ribbon down the back edge of the feed
table. Be careful not to scratch the ironing
cylinder.
10. Reach under the feed table and pull the
end of the ribbon toward the front of the
unit. Make sure the ribbon end is below the
rod and between the feed ribbon guides.
Verify that the replacement ribbon follows
the path of the other ribbons.
11. Bring the ends of the ribbon together and
connect the ends with a new pin.
12. Repeat Steps 8 to 11 to replace additional
missing ribbons. Stagger the positions
of the lacing clips to give the flatwork a
smooth flow.
NOTE: If the remaining ribbons
are being replaced, refer to
Replacing Worn Ribbons on
page 7-6 .
13. Adjust ribbon tension; refer to Feed Rib-
bon Tension Adjustment on page 7-5 .
TOC INDEX