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YOUR WASCOMAT MACHINE.

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REFERENCE.

MACHINE TYPE OR MODEL

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OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

FL 125 HI-TEK
FL 185 HI-TEK

471 1562-56/01

95.32

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Page 1: ...ACHINE PLEASE ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS IT APPEARS ON THE MACHINE S DATA PLATE S MAKE CERTAIN TO KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MACHINE TYPE OR MODEL MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER S ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ________ VOLTS _______ PHASE ______ HZ OPERATING MAINTENANCE MANUAL FL 125 HI TEK FL 185 HI TEK 471 1562 56 01 95 32 ...

Page 2: ...dels turn the key switch to the RUN position choose a program and press the START button For SELECTA 28 models select a wash program and press the Start button THE MACHINE S SHOULD NOT START b CLOSE THE DOOR to start machine operation and while it is operating attempt to open the door without exerting extreme force on the door handle The door should remain locked If the machine can start with the ...

Page 3: ...s at the rear first remove the screws Be certain to reinstall them when remounting the top panel To remove the top panel for service on those models on which it is secured by one or two keylocks use the keys originally shipped in the drum package Be certain to relock after remounting the top panel MANUFACTURED BY WASCATOR DISTRIBUTED BY WASCOMAT INWOOD NEW YORK USA LOCATED ON THE DOOR DO NOT ATTEM...

Page 4: ...shing only This machine must not be used by children This machine must not be sprayed with water otherwise short circuiting may occur Fabrics softener with volatile or inflammable fluids are not to be used in the machine The interlock of the door must be checked daily for proper operation and must not be bypased All service personnel must be fully familiar with the operating manual before attempti...

Page 5: ...pply injectors which can be activated by signals from the machine All parts of the machine which come into contact with the items being washed are made of heavy gauge surgical stainless steel ensuring long life and lasting beauty as well as full protection for no iron fabrics All electrical components are made accessible for servicing by simply removing the top panel This manual contains a technic...

Page 6: ...e 5 65 cu ft Speed of rotation Wash 52 r p m Extraction 500 r p m G factor During wash 0 9 During extraction 87 Motor speed During wash 330 r p m During extraction 3450 r p m Voltage requirements Choice 208 240 V 1 Phase 60 Hz or 208 240 V 3 Phase 60 Hz Rated output power Motor wash 300 W 0 4 HP Motor extract 3 phase 1300 W 1 8 HP Motor wash 1 phase 280 W 0 4 HP Motor extract 1 phase 1300 W 1 8 HP...

Page 7: ...cu ft Speed of rotation Wash 45 r p m Extraction 455 r p m G factor During wash 0 8 During extraction 81 Motor speed During wash 360 r p m During extraction 3480 r p m Voltage requirements Choice 208 240 V 3 Phase 60 Hz or 208 240 V 1 phase 60 Hz Rated output power Motor wash 3 phase 400 W 0 55 HP Motor extract 3 phase 2000 W 2 7 HP Motor wash 1 phase 400 W 0 55 HP Motor extract 1 phase 1800 W 2 4...

Page 8: ...18 5 16 540 21 1 4 C 775 30 1 2 860 33 7 8 D 995 39 3 16 1085 42 11 16 E 205 8 1 16 205 8 1 16 F 160 6 5 16 160 6 5 16 G 1040 40 15 16 1160 45 11 16 H 1035 40 3 4 1155 45 1 2 J 100 3 15 16 100 3 15 16 K 270 10 5 8 260 10 3 8 L 295 11 5 8 M 1215 47 13 16 N 1135 44 11 16 1255 49 7 16 1 Drain outlet 1 1852 FL 185 1 FL 125 ...

Page 9: ...hout an additional foundation Follow the instructions below when making a concrete foundation 1 Decide where to place the machine and consider maintenance requirements i e determine a suitable distance from the rear of the foundation to the wall and the distance from the foundation to the nearest side wall The distance should be at least 16 and 12 inches respectively 2 Break up the floor to a dept...

Page 10: ...evel front to rear and side to side and standing firmly on the six supporting points Spacing washers must be mounted if one or more of these points is not resting against the floor foundation Place flat washers over the foundation bolts and secure the machine in position by tighte ning the self locking nuts See illustration below Check and tighten the nuts every week for the first month Fig 5 7 11...

Page 11: ...ts Connect L1 L2 L3 and ground wires according to the markings of the terminal block The cable is to hang in a large loose loop supported by the clip of the terminal block Make sure the machine is properly grounded electrically After installation do the following for 3 phase machines Check the incoming power for a high voltage leg If present connect that line to L2 on the terminal block Start the ...

Page 12: ...roper length to avoid sags and kinks Water inlets are labelled for hot and cold water connection Flush the water system thoroughly and check that the filter at the machine inlet is fitted correctly Connect the machine to the water mains with 3 4 reinforced rubber hosing not to exceed 6 ft in length Hang the hosing in a large loop Do not use rigid piping Fig 11 Fig 12 Fig 13 13 FL 125 HI TEK 1846 h...

Page 13: ... to the manual cut off valve Connection size at filter DN 15 BSP 1 2 Steam pressure required minimum 10 psi 0 5 kp cm2 maximum 115 psi 8 kp cm2 Check there are no sharp angles or bends in the connection hose For steam pressures in excess of 85 psi the nozzle supplied should be installed between the stem injector and the steam hose The nozzle is installed inside the steam injector 15 2171 Fig 14 Fi...

Page 14: ...educe the size of the drain connection from the machine to the waste line Start up and safety checklist Before initial start up of a Wascomat washer extractor the following safety checks must be performed Make sure the machine is properly bolted to the floor Make sure that all electrical and plumbing connections have been made in accordance with applicable local codes Make sure the machine is prop...

Page 15: ...sen both knobs so that one side of the metal fingers underneath can slide under the top lid of the machine within the supply box 2 Fit the supply injector into the supply box so that both sides are held securely in places by the metal fingers Note If the supply injector does not fit turn it around You have it in backwards Installation 19 1336 Fig 19 Fig 20 Fig 21 21 1333 20 1334 ...

Page 16: ...tubes with Ø1 3 8 mm 2 Use scissors or a razor to carefully cut out the proper size rubber ring Wrap the rubber ring around each tube after threading each tube through the plastic nipple Run the tube through the compression nut to the bottom of the compartment Cut the end of the tube at an angle Hand tighten the plastic nipple on to the compression nut Installation Fig 22 Fig 23 22 23 1332 1331 23...

Page 17: ...wder supply change to connector B Pump connection To the right of the incoming power connection block is the connection strip for pumps Depending on the number of pumps to be connected they shall be connected from 1 5 and C common on resp connection The pumps obtain signals from the electronic timer via the connections Installation 24 1932 25 1922 Fig 24 Fig 25 ...

Page 18: ...check out list In the machine cylinder you will find the warranty registration card a copy of the warranty policy the bolt hole template and other pertinent mate ria The warranty card should be completed and sent to Wascomat All other items should be placed in a safe place for future reference The machine should be cleaned when the instal lation is completed and checked out as detailed below witho...

Page 19: ... be sprayed with water otherwise short circuiting may occur Fabric softeners with volatile or inflammable fluids are not to be used in the machine The interlock of the door must be checked daily for proper operation and must not be bypassed All service personnel must be fully familiar with the operating manual before attempting any repair or maintenance of the machine Any leakage in the system due...

Page 20: ...nts for automatic injection of powdered detergents and fabric softener 4 Inner cylinder of stainless steel supported at the rear by two ballraces 5 Outer drum of stainless steel 18 8 securely attached to the frame 6 Wash motor for reversing wash action and high speed spin action with self tensioning V belt drive and rubber suspension 7 Hot and cold water valves program and level controlled solenoi...

Page 21: ...de of perforated surgical stainless steel It is equipped with three lifting ribs and has highly polished side sheets and back with maximum embossed perforated area to assure high flow of water and supplies through fabrics Scientifically correct ratio of cylinder diameter and depth assures maximum washing action The shaft is electrically welded to the reinforced back of the cylinder A specially des...

Page 22: ...s are mounted on a chrome plated specially hardened sleeve bushing that is mounted on the drum shaft to prevent wear of the seals and shaft The main bearing is fitted machine tight into the bearing trunnion housing A C clamp is placed on the shaft to prevent the cylinder from moving in and out The extension of the bearing trunnion housing supports the rear bearing holding the shaft The bearings ar...

Page 23: ...affected by both the solenoid and the delay unit The lock operates as follows When the door is closed and the locking bolt is turned to lock position the micro switch will indicate that the door is closed When the machine is started the solenoid actuates the locking device blocking the door lock The locking device signals the delay unit closing a switch in the unit The washing machine motor will s...

Page 24: ...play control switches and a key operated switch The printed circuit board with the microprocessor controlled electronic timer is mounted just behind the control panel Relays rotation guard capacitors 1 phase only and transformer are located at the top of the machine easily accessible for service Electrical connections to the machine are made by quick disconnect plugs 1931 33 20 Fig 33 ...

Page 25: ...oid is energized the two halves of the magnet core are drawn together pulling down the moving contacts thus making or brea king the circuit When the current cuts out springs force the contact bank into its original position thus closing or opening the circuits Trouble shooting If the relay fails to operate despite power to the coil turn off the power and check the solenoid by measuring the resista...

Page 26: ...ame as three phase motors using a continous connected capacitor while the 2 pole winding extract speed is a specially designed winding with both continous connected capacitor and starting capacitor Function of 3 phase motor When the stator winding is charged a magnetic field will occur which in turn will rotate the rotor at a fixed RPM depending upon the number of poles in the winding The 18 pole ...

Page 27: ...ints of measuring on single phase motors The numbers at the connection points refer to the terminal num bers at the motor connector plug The numbers in circles indicate points of ampere measurements 1700 38 FL125 HI TEK 208 240 V 60 Hz single phase 23 Fig 38 ...

Page 28: ...Mechanical and electrical design 1791 FL185 HI TEK 208 240 V 60 Hz single phase 24 38 ...

Page 29: ...o ascertain that the windings are not damaged A burned out motor can be re wound NOTE Before connecting a separate overload protector consult the local code Single phase machines are also equipped with a manually set overload protector mounted on the extract relay in the control unit This overload protector protects the motor during the start up of extraction Removing the motor Remove the drain va...

Page 30: ... spring loaded plunger is drawn up and the pilot valve in the center of the diaphragm open Because of the difference in diameter between the pilot valve opening and the ventilating hole in the diaph ragm the pressure above the diaphragm drops to a point where the admission pressure below the diaphragm can lift the diaphragm thus ope ning the valve When the current to the solenoid is cut off the pl...

Page 31: ...agm Check the inlet strainer and clean as required Undo the coil and clean the surfaces of the magnetic core If the valve does not close Check that the coil is not live The valve is normally closed when the magnet is not energised Check the return spring Check the diaphragm pilot pressure opening Dismantling the valve Pull the coil straight upwards Use a screw driver if necessary to carefully undo...

Page 32: ...ow the instructions outlined for the supply injector valve Clean out At water temperatures of more than 60 C 140 F the lime deposits are heavily increased This can cause function problems due to blocking up the equalizing orifice of the valve The fault can be eliminated by cleaning the equalizing orifice marked A If there are much deposits the orifice can be changed from 0 5 mm to 0 8 mm The screw...

Page 33: ...adding detergent to the wash and is flushed down when Comp 1 is programmed Compartment 2 This compartment is used for adding supplies to the wash and is flushed down when Comp 2 is programmed Compartment 3 This compartment is used for adding fabric softener to the wash and is flushed down when Comp 3 is programmed For liquid supplies Compartment 3 only is used in conjunction with a top mount suppl...

Page 34: ...r membrane When the solenoid valve cuts out the water presure and the springs 7 on the lid push the piston back allowing the water to pass the solenoid valve and drain out via the return tube 8 Trouble shooting If the drain valve doesn t close Check that the solenoid valve 2 receives electricity Check that the solenoid valve and the hoses are clear by removing the drain hose 3 check that water exi...

Page 35: ...automatic washing manual washing motor filling with water flushing down detergent heating and draining programming new programs figure values program selection programming key switch for switching between the normal position and the programming position indicators for supplies Procedure Programming Indicators detergent Digital input keypad Character display Manual controls Switch RUN PROGRAM Start...

Page 36: ...pplied the machine is provided with a number of standard programs program numbers 01 09 Program numbers 10 99 are intended for your own programs refer to the separate programming appendix Select a program number by entering two digits with the digit keys Note that program numbers 01 09 must also be entered as two digits e g 0 3 A number that has been entered incorrectly can be changed by entering ...

Page 37: ...compartments will be used or supply signals provided during washing Will be lit when specific detergent compartment is used or signal provided If the machine s system for powder detergent is used meter the detergent and any additives according to the lamp indication 0152 0153 0154 Procedure 54 55 56 Fig 54 Fig 55 Fig 56 HOT WATER DRAIN CLOSED MOTOR FLUSH PROG INFO DOOR LOCK C F DETERGENT 1 DETERGE...

Page 38: ...RT HOLD RAPID ADV again and starts from the position where it had stopped There is one exception if a pause was made during a spin cycle the program will continue with the program section after the spin cycle Fast forward Press START HOLD RAPID ADV and keep the button pressed After 1 5 seconds the different program sections will be fast forwarded at a rate of one section per second Program section...

Page 39: ...pleted If DOOR LOCK and MOTOR are pressed before starting or while a program is operating the drum will continue to rotate after the program is completed The drum is stopped again by pressing MOTOR again Then press DOOR LOCK The door can then be opened after 30 seconds Finishing off When the wash is completed the door is locked for 30 seconds Abuzzer may sound if this function is programmed Open t...

Page 40: ...etergent from compartment 1 pre wash or detergent valve 1 This function may not be used if the machine is connected for external liquid supply The wash water is heated by pressing HEAT Note that there is no temperature limit or indication of the temperature during manual washing Heating is discontinued however at 208 F 98 C The drain valve is operated with DRAIN The valve is closed when the light ...

Page 41: ...he activated function so that all control lamps above the controls go out Program statistics By selecting program number 00 and pressing PROG INFO the character display shows program statistics The machine s operating time in hours is displayed first followed by the number of programs operated for the different programs New programs are brought forward by repeatedly pressing START HOLD RAPID ADV P...

Page 42: ... are used when programming the key switch which is used to switch the machine to the programming position 13 push button switches which are used only for programming the numeric keys which are used to enter different program data C F press button to select the temperature scale Celsius Fahrenheit display window where the programming steps are controlled with the aid of questions and selections Key...

Page 43: ...er form the complete final wash program Sub programs can be selected in an optional sequence A program can for example be built up in the following way Pre wash 1 Drain 1 Main wash 1 Cool down 1 Drain 2 Rinsing 1 Drain 3 Extract 1 Rinsing 2 Drain 4 Rinsing 3 Drain 5 Extract 2 When programming a number of questions must be answered for each sub program The questions are answered with the YES NO but...

Page 44: ...grams entered in optional positions When the changes are complete the new program is entered under a vacant program number The program which was borrowed at the start of the programming is retained unchanged under its old program number 0166 Programming Change the answers to the questions Delete the sub program Enter the sub program Enter the information text Allocate a program number Turn the key...

Page 45: ... of sub program answers to questions text input must be followed by ENTER The command can always be changed or deleted before ENTER is pressed EDIT UP and EDIT DOWN The EDIT UP and EDIT DOWN buttons are used to go backwards or forwards in the program without its being affected e g to go through the questions in a sub program The buttons are also used to enter program text see under the heading Ent...

Page 46: ...appear see under the heading TEXT Selecting sub programs Press buttons PRE WASH MAIN WASH RINSE DRAIN EXTR and COOL DOWN designate different sub programs and can be used to construct complete wash programs When necessary the same sub program can be used several times in the same wash program Each sub program is allocated its own number e g RINSE 01 RINSE 02 etc so that the different sections can b...

Page 47: ... pressing ENTER when the cursor is in the correct position Move the cursor to the next character and press ENTER again An incorrectly entered character can be deleted by entering ERASE When the text is complete move the cursor to the arrow marker to the far left and press ENTER The display window will then revert to the position for selecting a sub program C F The temperature range required can be...

Page 48: ...IN WASH RINSE DRAIN EXTR COOL DOWN TEXT or ERASE Press ENTER immediately after the first selection is pressed The different sub programs are selected with the first keys listed where a number of questions are answered TEXT is used to program the information text to be displayed when PROG INFO is pressed after that a program is selected If ERASE is pressed an entire program can be deleted Press KLA...

Page 49: ...it can be answered Questions which are answered with a number are pre programmed to O Use the number keys and press ENTER when the number is correct When END OF SEQUENCE appears on the third line in the display window and all questions are answered press EDIT DOWN A new sub program can now be selected Press JA KLAR Press RED UPP RED NER 0180 0181 PROGR MODE SELECT SEQUENCE PREWASH 01 PAUS WITH BUZ...

Page 50: ...el 255 corresponds to a pressure of 600 mm wc This means that the values for normal and high level can vary between different sizes of machines The table shows the recommended values for the relevant machines Press Press 0184 0185 Programming PROGR MODE SELECT SEQUENCE PREWASH 01 PAUS WITH BUZZER Y N N NORMAL ACTION DURING FILLING Y N N PROGR MODE SELECT SEQUENCE PREWASH 01 PAUS WITH BUZZER Y N N ...

Page 51: ...les note that the change is not displayed until the next change in the display window is made Temperatures can be selected within the range of 32 212 F 0 100 C in stages of 1 Time A sub program can be timed in stages of 10 seconds The longest time that can be programmed is 41 min 40 sec 2500 seconds The time does not include the time for water filling or heating 0190 0191 0192 Programming 95 PROGR...

Page 52: ...to open when water is filled Programming complete When END OF SEQUENCE appears on the third line of the display window and all questions are answered press EDIT DOWN Answer NO to the question END PROG SESSION Y N if there are more sub programs to be answered Answer YES if the sub program is the last in the completed program The continue under the heading Looking through the program Press Press 019...

Page 53: ...te the drain water takes The machine s own drain valve opens automatically during the drain function Time The emptying time can be programmed in stages of 10 seconds The longest time that can be programmed is 41 minutes 40 seconds 2500 seconds PROGR MODE SELECT SEQUENCE DRAIN 01 PAUSE WITH BUZZER Y N N NORMAL ACTION Y N N PROGR MODE SELECT SEQUENCE DRAIN 01 PAUSE WITH BUZZER Y N N NORMAL ACTION Y ...

Page 54: ...ed will precede the high speed extracting Programming complete When END OF SEQUENCE appears on the third line of the display window and all questions are answered press EDIT DOWN Answer NO to the question END PROG SESSION Y N if there are more sub programs to be answered Answer YES if the sub program is the last in the completed program The continue under the heading Looking through the program Co...

Page 55: ...sed during the remaining time up to 30 seconds The ON time is programmed separately within two temperature ranges 212 158 F 100 70 C and 158 F 70 C final temperature The rate of temperature reduction is monitored within the 212 158 F 100 70 C range If the ON time is selected so that the water temperature in the drum decreases by more than 7 F 4 C minute the valve is closed so that this value is no...

Page 56: ...own Fast cool down takes place if cool down is selected and END TEMP is set to 0 The water level is raised to the level set by the factory as the high level without the cold water valve being shut off Programming complete When END OF SEQUENCE appears on the third line of the display window and all questions are answered press EDIT DOWN Answer NO to the question END PROG SESSION Y N if there are mo...

Page 57: ... questions When a sub program has been programmed END PROG SESSION Y N appears Answer NO when more sub programs are wanted Answer YES when the programming of sub programs is to be finished The end questions will then appear on the display Signal at the end of the program If the question is answered with YES the washing machine stops after the wash program is complete and a buzzer sounds 0210 0211 ...

Page 58: ...reserved for factory programs If the program number selected is already in use there is the option of either deleting the old program not applicable to factory programs or selecting a new program number PROGR MODE MAINDATA BUZZER ON WHEN PROGRAM FINISHED Y N N GENTLE ACTION ON TIME 00 SEC GENTLE ACTION OFF TIME 000 SEC PROGR MODE MAINDATA NORMAL ACTION OFF TIME 000 SEC TO END PRESS ENTER 0214 Pres...

Page 59: ...n given a name the program is saved in the program memory You are then asked if further programs are to be programmed Press YES and ENTER if this is the case If you do not wish to program more programs turn the key switch to RUN Fig 122 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ PROGRAM 10 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ PROGRAM 10 LOADING PROGRAM ENTER EDIT UP Fig 123 Fig 124 Fig 125 EDIT DOWN and 122 123 0221 RUN PR...

Page 60: ...s and press ENTER Looking through the program To rapidly reach the module in the wash program that is to be altered you can rapid advance through the program module by module by keeping the EDIT DOWN button continuously depressed To scan backwards through the program use the button EDIT UP instead On the right of the window there is an indicator which shows where you are in the wash program Releas...

Page 61: ...r NO if you wish to continue making changes to any other module and press ENTER To move to another module use EDIT UP or EDIT DOWN buttons and continue as described above Depress and keep down PROGR MODE SELECT SEQUENCE MAINWASH 01 PAUSE WITH BUZZER Y N NORMAL ACTION DURING FILLING Y N PROGR MODE SELECT SEQUENCE MAINWASH 01 PAUSE WITH BUZZER Y N N NORMAL ACTION DURING FILLING Y N N GENTLE ACTION D...

Page 62: ...ys Then press ENTER Deleting sub programs It is possible to delete complete sub programs Go to the sub program to be deleted see the section Looking through the program Press ERASE Answer YES and ENTER to the question ERASE THIS MODULE Y N when you want the whole sub program erased Adding sub programs You can also add new sub programs anywhere in the program Go to the position between two sub prog...

Page 63: ...rough the program Answer YES to the question END PROGRAM SESSION Y N The questions displayed now apply to the entire program Check and answer the questions in the same way as before Press ENTER when TO END PRESS ENTER is displayed in the display window The last stages in the programming are identical to those under the headings Entering the program number Program names and Saving programs earlier ...

Page 64: ...ogrammed time Drain blocked OPEN CIRCUIT IN TEMP SENSOR Contact service personnel THE DOOR IS OPEN Check that the door is locked If it is switch off the power supply Lock the door again Switch on the power supply If the fault persists contact the service personnel HIGH TEMPERATURE Switch off the power supply Contact the service personnel NO HEAT Check the machine s fuses If the fault persists cont...

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