DANGER indicates the presence of a
hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the danger is ignored.
DANGER
WARNING indicates the presence of a
hazard that can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the warning is ignored.
WARNING
CAUTION indicates the presence of a
hazard that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if the
caution is ignored.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death to persons when
using your washer, follow these basic
precautions:
W023
WARNING
Explanation of Safety Messages
Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,”
and “CAUTION”), followed by specific instructions,
are found in this manual and on machine decals. These
precautions are intended for the personal safety of the
operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining the
machine.
Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT”
and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used
to inform the reader of specific procedures where
minor machine damage will occur if the procedure
is not followed.
NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate
installation, operation, maintenance or servicing
information that is important but not hazard
related.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read all instructions before using the washer.
2. Install the washer according the
INSTALLATION instructions. Refer to the
GROUNDING instructions in the
INSTALLATION manual for the proper
grounding of the washer. All connections for
water, drain, electrical power and grounding must
comply with local codes and be made by licensed
personnel when required. It is recommended that
the machine be installed by qualified technicians.
3. Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather.
4. To prevent fire and explosion, keep the area
around machine free from flammable and
combustible products. Do not add the following
substances or textiles containing traces of the
following substances to the wash water: gasoline,
kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, vegetable oils,
machine oils, dry-cleaning solvents, flammable
chemicals, thinners, or other flammable or
explosive substances. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite, explode or cause the
fabric to catch fire by itself.
5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, before using a
washing machine or combination washer-dryer,
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water
flow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. The gas
is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
6. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO
NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to
connect the washer to the electrical power
source.
Safety Information
7. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the washer is used near children. This appliance
is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision. Young
children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance. This is a safety
rule for all appliances.
8. DO NOT reach and/or climb into the tub or onto
the washer, ESPECIALLY if the wash drum is
moving. This is an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will cause severe
personal injury or death.
9. Never operate the washer with any guards, panels
and/or parts removed or broken. DO NOT bypass
any safety devices or tamper with the controls.
10. Use washer only for its intended purpose,
washing textiles. Never wash machine parts or
automotive parts in the machine. This could
result in serious damage to the basket or tub.
11. Use only low-sudsing, no-foaming types of
commercial detergent. Be aware that hazardous
chemicals may be present. Wear hand and eye
protection when adding detergents and
chemicals. Always read and follow
manufacturer’s instructions on packages of
laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or
precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or
chemical burns, keep them out of the reach of
children at all times (preferably in a locked
cabinet).
12. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
13. Always follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the textile manufacturer.
16. Do not attach anything to the supply dispenser’s
nozzles, if applicable. The air gap must be
maintained.
17. Do not operate the machine without the water
reuse plug or water reuse system in place, if
applicable.
18. Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve
and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE
the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day.
19. Keep washer in good condition. Bumping or
dropping the washer can damage safety features.
If this occurs, have washer checked by a
qualified service person.
20. DANGER: Before inspecting or servicing
machine, power supply must be turned OFF. The
servicer needs to wait for at least 3 minutes after
turning the power OFF and needs to check for
residual voltage with a voltage meter. The
inverter capacitor or EMC filter remains charged
with high voltage for some time after powering
OFF. This is an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will cause severe personal
injury or death.
21. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance
instructions or in published user-repair
instructions that the user understands and has the
skills to carry out. ALWAYS disconnect the
washer from electrical, power and water supplies
before attempting any service.
22. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug,
not the cord. Replace worn power cords and/or
loose plugs. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the service agent.
14. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the
washer is to fill, tumble or spin. DO NOT bypass
the loading door switch by permitting the washer
to operate with the loading door open. Do not
attempt to open the door until the washer has
drained and all moving parts have stopped.
15. Be aware that hot water is used to flush the
supply dispenser. Avoid opening the dispenser lid
while the machine is running.
23. Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the washing
compartment.
24. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this
washer according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can
produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
3
Safety Information
This machine must be installed, adjusted,
and serviced by qualified electrical
maintenance personnel familiar with the
construction and operation of this type of
machinery. They must also be familiar
with the potential hazards involved.
Failure to observe this warning may result
in personal injury and/or equipment
damage, and may void the warranty.
SW004
WARNING
Install the machine on a level floor of
sufficient strength. Failure to do so may
result in conditions which can produce
serious injury, death and/or property
damage.
W703
CAUTION
Be careful around the open door,
particularly when loading from a level
below the door. Impact with door edges
can cause personal injury.
SW025
CAUTION
Never touch internal or external steam
pipes, connections, or components.
These surfaces can be extremely hot and
will cause severe burns. The steam must
be turned off and the pipe, connections,
and components allowed to cool before
the pipe can be touched.
SW014
WARNING
NOTE: The WARNINGS and IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.
Any problems or conditions not understood should be
reported to the dealer, distributor, service agent or the
manufacturer.
Safety Decals
Safety decals appear at crucial locations on the
machine. Failure to maintain legible safety decals
could result in injury to the operator or service
technician.
Use manufacturer-authorized spare parts to avoid
safety hazards.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the recommended
clearances for inspection and maintenance are
provided. Never allow the inspection and
maintenance space to be blocked.
NEVER insert hands or objects into
basket until it has completely stopped.
Doing so could result in serious injury.
SW012
WARNING
Never operate the machine with a
bypassed or disconnected balance
system. Operating the machine with
severe out-of-balance loads could result
in personal injury and serious equipment
damage.
SW039
WARNING
To ensure the safety of machine operators, the
following maintenance checks must be performed
daily:
1. Verify that all warning labels are present and
legible, replace as necessary.
2. Check door interlock before starting operation of
machine:
a. Attempt to start machine with door open. The
machine should not start.
b. Close door without locking it and start the
machine. The machine should not start.
Safety Information
c. Attempt to open door while a cycle is in
progress. The door should not open.
If door lock and interlock are not functioning
properly, disconnect power and call a service
technician.
3. Do not attempt to operate machine if any of the
following conditions are present:
The nameplate is located inside the door and on the
upper rear panel. Always provide the machine’s serial
number and model number when ordering parts or
when seeking technical assistance. Refer to Figure 1.
PHM1397N
1Inside the Door
2On Upper Rear Panel
Replacement Parts
If literature or replacement parts are required, contact
the source from which the machine was purchased or
contact Alliance Laundry Systems LLC at
+1 (920) 748-3950 for the name of the nearest
authorized parts distributor.
Customer Service
For technical assistance, contact your local distributor
or call:
Alliance Laundry Systems
Shepard Street
P. O . B ox 99 0
Ripon, WI 54971-0990
U.S.A.
www.comlaundry.com
+1 (920) 748-3121
Figure 2 and Figure 3 identifies major operational
features of the machine.
1Front Service Panel9Chemical Service Connection
2Door Release 10Water Service Connections (2 std)
3Door Handle11Lubrication Points for Bearings
4Loading Door12Top Service Panel
5Control Panel13Chemical Signal Control Connection
6Supply Dispenser14Power Service Connection
7Rear Service Panel15Cooling Fan and Filter
8Steam Service Connection16Drain Service Connections (1 std)
The PS40’s fault codes indicate
potentially hazardous operating
conditions. If a Fault occurs the machine
should be shut off and locked out until a
service technician can repair the machine.
All fault codes are indicated by a flashing
“Fn” display. Where F indicates a fault
condition, and n indicates the particular
fault number.
W687
WARNING
Clearing an Alarm:
1. Note alarm code flashing on program display in
order to look it up and correct problem.
2. Press ENTER button and display will be cleared.
PS40 control will continue running normally.
An alarm code indicates a potential machine problem
or condition that should be examined.
Clearing a Fault:
1. Note fault code flashing on program display in
order to look it up and explain problem to a
qualified technician.
2. Wait until machine has stopped and door is
unlocked.
3. Open door.
4. Press E-Stop button or disconnect main electrical
service to machine.
5. Call a qualified service technician.
6. When power is restored fault will be cleared and
PS40 control will attempt to run again.
Tips:
•Always load machine to capacity.
•Use appropriate low sudsing detergents and
chemicals.
•If a power failure interrupts machine during a
program, program can be resumed where it was
interrupted when power is restored by pressing
START button on control.
•To add goods after a program has been started,
press STOP button. After machine has drained
and is safe, it will unlock door. Open door and
add additional goods to be processed. Close door
and press START button to restart program
where it left off.
•If wrong program number is accidentally entered,
control will allow you to reenter it and change
program being run for up to 3 minutes.
Be careful when handling sheet-metal
parts. Sharp edges can cause personal
injury. Wear safety glasses and gloves,
use the proper tools, and provide
adequate lighting.
SW035
WARNING
Replace all panels that are removed to
perform service and maintenance
procedures. Do not operate the machine
with missing guards or with broken or
missing parts. Do not bypass any safety
devices.
SW019
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures described below will prolong
life of machine and help prevent accidents.
Daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists are
provided at end of this section. Laminate checklists to
preserve them for repeated copying. Operators and
technicians are encouraged to add checks specific to
their machine’s particular application.
Do not spray the machine with water. Short
circuiting and serious damage may result.
W782
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
serious injury or death, disconnect the
electrical power to washer-extractor before
examining the wiring.
W636
WARNING
Daily
Beginning of Day
1. Check door interlock before starting operation:
a. Attempt to start with door open. Machine
should not start.
b. Close door without locking it and attempt to
start. Machine should not start.
c. Attempt to open door while a cycle is in
progress. Door should not open.
If door lock and interlock are not functioning
properly, disconnect power and call a service
technician.
IMPORTANT: Door lock should be checked daily
to ensure proper operation. Also, check that all
safety and instruction stickers are on the machine.
Replace as necessary.
2. Inspect water inlet valve hose connections on
back of machine for leaks.
3. Inspect steam hose connections for leaks, where
applicable.
End of Day
1. Clean AC drive filter:
a. Remove plastic cover which contains filter.
b. Remove foam filter from cover.
c. Wash filter with warm water and allow to air
dry. Filter can be vacuumed clean.
IMPORTANT: The control module cover and fan
filter must be in place for the fan to properly cool
the AC inverter drive. Failure to observe this
warning will void the warranty and could lead to
expensive AC inverter drive repair.
2. Clean door gasket of residual detergent and all
foreign matter.
3. Clean automatic supply dispenser and lid inside
and out with mild detergent. Rinse with clean
water.
4. Clean powder dispenser and lid with mild
detergent. Rinse with clean water.
5. Clean machine’s top, front and side panels with
mild detergent. Rinse with clean water.
NOTE: Unload machine promptly after each
completed cycle to prevent moisture buildup. Leave
loading door open at end of each completed cycle to
allow moisture to evaporate.
Weekly
4. Inspect all chemical inlets, lines and connections
for leaks.
5. Verify insulation is intact in all external wires and
all connections are secure. If bare wires are
evident, call a service technician.
drain system is free from obstruction. If water
does not leak out during prewash segment,
drain valve is closed and functioning properly.
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Maintenance
Never mix grease types (Ex. Silicon,
Petroleum, Lithium, Poly-Urea)! Never use
any grease other than that specified at the
grease fittings on the machine. Doing so
may cause premature bearing failure and
void any applicable warranties.
W694
WARNING
Monthly
NOTE: Disconnect power to machine at its source
before performing monthly maintenance
procedures.
Keep the following lubricants on hand for periodic
maintenance of machine.
Main
Bearings
Motor
Door
Latch
Door
Handle
Shell Alvania
Motor bearings are sealed and do not
require service.
Silicon Spray Grease
Silicon Spray Grease
1. Each month or after 200 hours of operation,
lubricate bearings using grease fittings located in
upper rear panel. Pump grease gun slowly, using
full strokes. Use the following schedule to
determine number of strokes to use for machine.
Machine
Typ e
40M, 60M21
40H, 60H, 80M, 100M22
80H, 100H, 125H, 140M32
140H, 175H42
®
71125 Grease
Number of strokes per
month or 200 hours of
operation
Front
Bearing
Rear
Bearing
The grease must have adequate base oil viscosity
with one of the following ratings:
•ISO VG 150 (135 – 165 cSt at 40°C or
709 – 871 SUS at 100°F)
•ISO VG 220 (198 – 242 cSt at 40°C or
1047 – 1283 SUS at 100°F)
•An SAE 40 rating is also acceptable as long as
cSt or SUS values are within specified ranges.
®
automatic
If machine is fitted with SKF System 24
lubricators, check that they are functioning by noting
piston position each month. Set them to dispense their
contents over 12 months for all machine models.
Always mark new lubricators with installation date.
2. Inspect drive belts for uneven wear, frayed edges
or cracking. Push on belts and make sure motor
can move about its pivot point (this ensures belts
are automatically being tensioned correctly).
The grease must have the following
characteristics:
Do not clean the cooling fans with
compressed air! Doing this spins the fan
too fast and will cause premature fan
failures.
W695
WARNING
3. Verify V-belts are properly aligned by checking
pulley alignment. Place a straight edge across
both pulley faces. The straight edge should make
contact with pulleys in two places. Refer to
Figure 4.
P045I
1Drive Motor
2Drive Pulley
3Belt
4Straight Edge
5Drive Pulley
7. Clean inlet hose filter screens:
a. Turn water off and allow valve to cool, if
necessary.
b. Unscrew inlet hose and remove filter screen.
c. Clean with soapy water and reinstall. Replace
if worn or damaged.
8. Make sure that all hose clamps are tight and all
hoses are secure
9. Tighten motor mounting bolt locknuts and
bearing bolt locknuts, if necessary.
10. Verify that motor plate mounting bolt is tight but
plate is free to pivot.
11. Use compressed air to clean dust and lint from
motor.
12. Clean interior of machine by wiping with a
water-soaked sponge or cloth.
13. Open rear electrical enclosure and clean out any
dust or lint build up in box with a vacuum cleaner
and a soft brush.
Figure 4
4. Check all hoses for leaks, cracking and
deterioration.
5. Check supply dispenser hoses and hose
connections for leaks.
6. Check all hoses and temperature probe for leaks,
cracking and deterioration.
14. Remove chemical supply components and check
for residual chemicals. Clean or replace as
necessary.
galvanic corrosion when salty or acidic solutions
are present.
•Do not allow salty or acidic solutions to
evaporate and dry on stainless steel. Wipe clean
of any residues.
•Rub in direction of polish lines or “grain” of
stainless steel to avoid scratch marks when using
abrasive cleaners. Use stainless steel wool or
soft, non-metal bristle brushes. Do not use
ordinary steel wool or steel brushes.
•Remove discoloration or heat tint from
overheating by scouring with a powder or by
employing special chemical solutions.
•Do not leave sanitizers or sterilizing solutions on
stainless steel equipment for prolonged periods
of time.
•When an external chemical supply is used,
ensure no siphoning of chemicals occurs when
machine is not in use. Highly concentrated
chemicals can cause severe damage to stainless
steel and other components with machine.
Damage of this kind is not covered by
manufacturer’s warranty. Locate pump below
machine’s injection point to prevent siphoning of
chemicals into machine.
•If stainless steel appears to be rusting the source
of the rust may actually be an iron or steel part
not made of stainless steel, such as a nail or
screw.