Maxi Comet Executive Exec-56-G, Instruction Manual

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Operating Guidelines Comet Executive Gas
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Unit Settings
The following three unit settings affect the
final flatwork finish:
• Ironing Cylinder Temperature
• Ironing Speed
• Compression Roll Pressure
This information contributes to achieving the
best quality finished flatwork. Once processing
tests have been run on the different types of
flatwork, write down the results on the
Operating
Standard form and post by the unit.
Refer to APPENDIX: Operating Standard
form , for an authorized person to photocopy,
indicate, approve, and post the settings per
flatwork type.
NOTE:
It is important to write
down the ironing settings that
produce the best quality finish
for each type of flatwork being
processed. These standards
should be posted. This removes
“guesswork” from the daily routine
and maximizes the efficiency and
consistency of the entire laundry
operation. Consistent washing
and ironing habits are the key to
quality results.
Ironing Cylinder Temperature
In general, the lower the operating temperature,
the slower the unit must be run in order to produce
a quality flatwork finish.
Ironing Speed
The ironing speed should be standardized
based on MR, fabric content and thickness for
flatwork to be properly dried and ironed.
Thin, single layer material can be processed
at higher speeds. Double thickness items such as
pillowcases, and thicker material like tabletop
flatwork must be finished at lower speeds.
NOTE: Processing excessively
dry flatwork at too low a speed
may result in scorched flatwork.
Excessively moist flatwork,
processed at too high a speed will
result in a damp, poorly finished
piece of flatwork.
Compression Roll Pressure
Another factor dictating the amount of
residual moisture removed in the flatwork is the
compression roll pressure. The pressure also sets
the calendering effect—the stretching and sliding
of the flatwork to remove wrinkles and achieve a
better quality finish.
For more information, refer to Compression
Roll Pressure Adjustment on page 7-18 .
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