Cissell CAB438C User Manual

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Combination

Sleever, Bosom,

Body and Yoke Press

CSBBYMV

Operation/Maintenance

WARNING

Read and understand these instructions before operating or servicing these machines.

Keep These Instructions for Future Reference.

(If this machine changes ownership, this manual must accompany machine.)

An LSG Company 831 South First Street, P.O. Box 32270 Louisville, KY 40232-2270 Phone: (502) 587-1292 Sales Fax: (502) 585-3625 Service/Parts Fax: (502) 681-1275

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Part No. AJ0975

March 2004

Table of

Contents

Safety Information.............................................................................. 3

Explanation of Safety Messages........................................................... 3

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 3

Operation............................................................................................. 5

Front View of CSBBYMV ................................................................... 5

Rear View of CSBBYMV .................................................................... 6

Operating Controls and Indicators........................................................ 7

Operating Controls and Indicators................................................... 8

Resetting Air Circuit............................................................................. 10

Pressing Short Sleeve Shirts ................................................................. 10

Operating Instructions .......................................................................... 11

Pre-Operating Services .................................................................... 11

Post-Operating Services................................................................... 12

Cleaning Press Heads....................................................................... 12

CSBBYMV Operation Sequence..................................................... 13

Buck Dressing Instructions.............................................................. 14

Operating Tips ...................................................................................... 18

Shirt Quality..................................................................................... 18

Padding ............................................................................................ 19

Quality Troubleshooting....................................................................... 20

Maintenance ........................................................................................ 23

General.................................................................................................. 23

Periodic Inspections.............................................................................. 23

Periodic Inspections......................................................................... 24

Cleaning Air Filter ........................................................................... 25

Cleaning Steam Strainer .................................................................. 25

Cleaning Customer-Furnished Steam Traps .................................... 25

Lubrication....................................................................................... 26

Monthly Lubrication............................................................................. 28

Adjusting Air Line Lubricator Flow Rate........................................ 28

Filling Air Line Lubricator .............................................................. 29

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Safety Information

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.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could cause severe personal injury or death.

Important Safety Instructions

Save These Instructions

WARNING

Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce serious injury, death and/or property damage.

NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution, and carefulness are factors which CANNOT be built into this press. These factors MUST BE supplied by the person(s) installing, maintaining or operating the ironer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or the manufacturer on any problems or conditions you do not understand.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate personal injury or property damage.

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.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or the manufacturer on any problems or conditions you do not understand.

1. Read all instructions before using the press.

2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in the INSTALLATION manual for the proper grounding of the press.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the press.

4. Do not reach into the press while the press is in operation.

5. Do not install or store the press where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

6. Do not tamper with the controls.

7. Do not repair or replace any part of the press, 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.

8. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the press to the electrical power source.

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9. Use press only for its intended purpose, finishing garments.

10. ALWAYS disconnect the press from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

11. Install the press according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All connections for steam, electrical power and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required.

12. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

13. Never operate the press with any guards and/or panels removed.

14. DO NOT operate the press with missing or broken parts.

15. DO NOT bypass any safety devices.

16. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this press according to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.

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 press.

Any problems or conditions not understood should be reported to the dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer.

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Front View of CSBBYMV

Operation

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1 Left End Guard 8 Sleeve Blower 2 Sleeve Extender Arms 9 Heat Exchanger, Buck Air Bags 3 Buck 10 Heat Exchanger, Sleeves 4 Mirror 11 Electrical Control Panel 5 Safety Bars 12 Front Head 6 Water Spray Gun 13 Operator Control Buttons 7 Electrical Box 14 Adjustable Air Valves

Figure 1

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Rear View of CSBBYMV

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1 Exhaust Muffler 7 Blower, Buck Air Bags 2 Rear Head 8 Steam Inlet 3 Left End Guard 9 OSHA Approved Shut-Off Valve at Air Inlet 4 Air Intake Filters 10 Air Inlet, Filter, Regulator and Lubricator 5 Steam Solenoid Valve, Sleeves 11 Sleeve Blower 6 Steam Condensate Tank, Sleeves

Figure 2

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Figure 3

SEE DETAIL

ABOVE

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Operating Controls and Indicators

Refer to Figure 3.

Controls or

Indicators

Function Position or Indication

1. Red stop button Stops electrical service to blowers, timers, and heat exchanger. Press to actuate.

2. Cycle timer control knob

3. Steam timer control knob

4. Water gun needle valve

Determines pressing cyle time. Rotate knob to desired

setting.

Determines the length of sleeve steaming time. Normally set at 5 seconds.

Rotate knob to desired setting.

Turns water on and off to water spray gun. Turn clockwise to turn

water off. Turn counterclockwise to turn water on.

5. Reset button Energizes the air power control circuit. Press must be reset if press gauge (item 6) registers 0 psi.

With buck in the out position, press reset button.

6. Gauge, reset system Indicates that air power is on or off to press. When gauge shows line

pressure, air is reset to press. When gauge shows zero pressure, air must be reset for press to operate.

7. Right gray buck in

button

When pressed simultaneously with the left gray buck in button (item

13), moves buck from dressing position to pressing position inside

cabinet.

Press simultaneously with left gray buck in button (item 13) to actuate.

8. Black vacuum

Turns vacuum off to buck. Press to actuate.

release button

9. Emergency Stop

button

Exhausts entire air system except for air to collar clamp air cylinder. Stops buck travel and opens press heads or keeps press heads from closing. Press will not operate until air circuit is reset. (Applies to machines produced after 1997.)

Press to actuate. Turn in direction of arrow on button to reset. Button will pop up after approximately 1/8 turn.

10. Collar clamp foot

pedal

Opens clamping arm on collar clamp (item 16). Depress foot pedal to

open collar clamp. Release foot pedal to close collar clamp.

11. Sleeve extender/

vacuum foot pedal

12. Sleeve extender

release button

13. Left gray buck in

button

14. Red head release

button

Moves the sleeve extenders out and turns vacuum on to buck. Depress foot pedal to

actuate.

Retracts sleeve extenders, which brings them in toward the buck. Should

Press to actuate.

be actuated before dressing shirt on buck. When pressed simultaneously with the right gray buck in button

(item

7), moves buck from dressing position to pressing position inside

cabinet. Opens the press heads. Buck will automatically return to the dressing

Press simultaneously with right gray buck in button (item 7) to actuate.

Press to actuate.

position when heads open.

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Controls or

Indicators

15. Sleeve extender

rods

Clamp cuffs and extend sleeves outward for high quality finish. Extend shirt sleeves via

Function Position or Indication

foot pedal (item 11). Retract sleeve extender arms via sleeve extender button (item 12).

16. Collar clamp Holds shirt collar in place on buck (refer to item 10). Open and close clamp

with foot pedal (item 10).

17. Safety bars Exhausts entire air system except air to collar clamp air cylinder. Stops

Press to actuate.

buck travel, and opens press heads or keeps press heads from closing. Press will not operate until air circuit is reset.

18. Counter Registers number of garments pressed. Works only when timer is

on.

19. Steam timer

Turns steam timer on and off. Push to on or off position.

selector switch

20. Cycle timer selector

Turns cycle timer on and off. Push to on or off position.

switch

21. Indicator lamp Indicates electrical service is on or off to blowers, timers, and heat exchanger.

Illuminates to indicate electrical power is present.

22. Black start button If air is reset to press, applies electrical service to blower and timers. If

Press to actuate.

air is not reset to press, start button will not operate.

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Resetting Air Circuit

The air circuit must be reset before press can be used. Resetting is required if:

● Press has been shut down.

● Any safety bar or red emergency stop button has

been activated.

● Gauge indicates 0 air pressure.

To reset air to press: Move buck to dressing position by hand. Turn red emergency stop button in direction of arrows

until it pops up. Press reset button. Air should reset and line pressure

(approximately 65 psi [4.48 bar]) should register on gauge.

NOTE: If press does not reset, call a qualified service technician.

Pressing Short Sleeve Shirts

Sleeve extender arms are not used when a short sleeve shirt is dressed on the buck. The operator should turn the steam timer selector switch to the off position to stop live steam and sleeve blower air through sleeve armhole.

CAUTION

To avoid possible injury:

• ALWAYS turn STEAM Timer Selector switch OFF when pressing short sleeve shirts.

• ALWAYS stand clear of live steam when sending buck into pressing cabinet.

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Operating Instructions

These instructions will provide the best shirt pressing quality and prolong padding life.

Pre-Operating Services

Perform the following services daily before using the press:

1. Check condition of buck padding and air bags. Replace if:

● Cover is scorched or torn.

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WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury NEVER use press unless BOTH safety bars are working properly.

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8. Reset air to press. Send buck into cabinet. Allow buck to travel into cabinet and heads to close. Press emergency stop button. Press heads should open; buck should remain stationary. Pressure GAUGE should read 0.

● Air bags have holes.

● Flannel is hard or brittle (not springy).

2. While steam and air are off and heads are cool, remove debris that may have fallen inside press. Remove all lint.

3. Open shut-off valves in steam supply and return lines. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for press to heat.

NOTE: Open shut-off valves slowly to prevent water hammer.

4. Open valve(s) in air supply line and reset press.

CAUTION

To avoid possibly serious injury, ALWAYS turn STEAM Timer Selector switch to OFF position during pre-operating services.

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5. Turn off steam to buck steam sleeve openings by pressing the steam timer selector switch to the off position.

6. Simultaneously press and release both gray buck in buttons. As buck travels into cabinet, press safety bar located near the operator. Buck should stop; press heads should remain open; and air should exhaust from system. Pressure gauge should read 0.

NOTE: It is necessary to pull buck back to dressing position before resetting the press.

9. Reset air to press.

NOTE: Emergency stop button must be reset after it is actuated. Turn in the direction as indicated by the button. Continue turning until button pops up.

10. Preheat buck prior to starting production.

IMPORTANT: Preheating the buck will prevent water build-up in sleeve blower system, as well as provide the best shirt production. Without preheating, water can discharge from buck on nearby garments.

11. Mist air bags with water and send unloaded buck into pressing cabinet. Repeat 3 or 4 times to preheat bucks and prolong life of air bags.

NOTE: Repeat step 10 if buck has not been in operation for more than 30 minutes.

12. Close customer-furnished electrical disconnect switch or set circuit breaker(s).

13. Start blower by pressing black start button. Allow blower to run for 5 minutes.

NOTE: It is necessary to pull buck back to dressing position before resetting the press.

7. Reset air to press. Simultaneously press and release both gray buck in buttons. Allow buck to travel into cabinet and heads to close. Press other safety bar. Press heads should open; buck should remain stationary gauge should read 0.

NOTE: It is necessary to pull buck back to dressing position before resetting the press.

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Post-Operating Services

Perform the following services after the final operation of the day or anytime press will be idle for an extended period of time:

1. Turn off steam to buck sleeve openings by pressing the steam Timer Selector switch to the off position.

2. Mist air bags with water and send unloaded buck into pressing cabinet (this will prolong the life of the air bag and eliminate formation of wrinkles in air bags). Repeat 4 times.

3. Press one safety bar to relieve air pressure and stop blower.

4. Open customer-furnished electrical disconnect switch or trip the circuit breaker.

5. Close steam shut-off valve.

6. Close shut-off valve at air inlet.

7. Clean buck padding with a damp cloth. Check condition of buck padding and air bags. Replace padding if:

● Cover is scorched or torn.

● Bags have holes.

● Flannel is hard or brittle (not springy).

8. Clean press heads if required.

Cleaning Press Heads

Press heads require cleaning if:

● Discoloration transfers from head to shirts.

● Shirts stick to heads as the heads open.

Once precautions listed in these WARNINGS have been met, follow directions provided with surface cleaner to clean press heads.

WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury, heads should be cleaned ONLY by properly trained personnel.

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WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury, ALWAYS shut off services to press BEFORE removing guards and covers to clean press heads.

• Shut off AND lock out ALL electrical power to press.

• Shut off AND lock out ALL air pressure to press using the relieving shut-off valve at air supply inlet.

• Reduce steam pressure to 0 AND lock out steam supply to press.

• Let heated surfaces cool.

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WARNING

If using a surface cleaner which requires heat to the press, use an industry approved heat protective mitt or other heat protective device as press heads are cooling down.

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CSBBYMV Operation Sequence

Single Operator. Refer to Figure 4.

A typical single operator shirt station consists of:

● One CSBBYMV sleeve, bosom, body and yoke

press

● One collar and cuff press (CUCC)

● One collar post

● One damp box

To increase operator productivity (with less fatigue) position the items listed above as shown in

Set timers as follows:

● Steam timer – 5 seconds

● Cycle timer – 35 seconds (100% cotton)

● Cycle timer – 25 seconds (Blends)

NOTE: Pressing and steam times may vary based on:

● Steam pressure at the press. Ideally, steam

pressure at press should be 105-115 psi (7.24-7.93 bar).

● Shirt fabric (100% cotton, blends, etc.).

● Fabric thickness and weight.

● Moisture retention in shirts should be 40% to

50%.

The sequence begins by removing a shirt from the damp box and dressing it on the collar and cuff press. As this shirt progresses COUNTERCLOCKWISE through the station, other shirts will also be introduced until there is a shirt at the collar post, the CSBBYMV and the CUCC. The operator will then move in a CLOCKWISE direction to keep shirts in all three operations simultaneously.

Figure 4.

5. Unload CUCC. Hang shirt 2 on garment hook.

6. Load shirt 3 from damp box onto CUCC.

7. Remove shirt 1 from buck. Place on collar post. Form collar and button. Leave shirt on collar post to cure.

8. Load shirt 2 from garment hook onto buck.

9. Unload CUCC. Hang shirt 3 on garment hook.

10. Load shirt 4 from damp box onto CUCC.

11. Hang shirt 1 from collar post on finished rack.

12. Unload shirt 2 from buck. Place on collar post.

Repeat steps 7 through 12.

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TYPICAL CSBBYMV LAYOUT

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1 Collar Post 2 CSBBYMV 3 CUCC 4 Damp Box 5 Operator

Figure 4

The operation sequence for the CSBBYMV is:

1. Load shirt 1 from damp box onto CUCC.

2. Unload CUCC. Hang shirt 1 on garment hook.

3. Load shirt 2 from damp box onto CUCC.

4. Load shirt 1 from garment hook onto buck.

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Buck Dressing Instructions

The steps listed below outline the procedure for dressing a shirt on the buck.

1. Grasp shirt by neck band with label side facing you. Turn to buck and swing the right arm of shirt over the buck (at the same time you are guiding the left side so the buck fills shirt armhole). Refer

Figure 5.

NOTE: This action should be as natural as putting on your own shirt. Never lift the shirt over the buck (this would result in unnecessary fatigue).

4. Depress collar clamp foot pedal to open collar clamp. Slide index finger of each hand along neck band from the top down to the points of the collar. Guide left collar point under right point. Butt neck band ends together. Do NOT overlap band ends except for large size shirts. Refer to Figure 7.

5. Hold neck band ends up in place with two fingers placed just below button and buttonhole of neck band. Release collar clamp foot pedal to close clamp against shirt collar. Buttonhole must be under clamp so that button strip will not distort it when pulled. Refer to

Figure 8.

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Figure 5

2. Using your right hand, bring the shirt around the buck and let it rest in position. Grasp extreme ends of shirt yoke with both hands. Stretch yoke and center shirt on the buck. Refer to

Figure 6.

3. Front seam of yoke should form a straight line across the buck when properly dressed.

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Figure 7

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Figure 6

Figure 8

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6. Grasp one sleeve with gusset facing you. Overlap gusset of cuff as if you are going to button cuff so that air does not escape gusset. The sleeve end is now closed (do not button). Refer to

Figure 9.

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NOTE: Dress sleeve into clamp at CUFF SEAM. Do NOT place cuff in clamp. Loading cuff into clamp will pinch or crease the cuff. A guide on each clamp will cause you to meet resistance if cuff is accidentally loaded. Refer to

Figure 11

Figure 11.

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Figure 9

7. Turn cuff so gusset is facing away from you. Slide closed sleeve upward in the sleeve extender just above cuff seam. Sleeve should not be twisted between shoulder and cuff. Pleat closest to gusset should ride top edge of sleeve. Repeat with other sleeve. Refer to

NOTE:.

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NOTE: Do NOT leave gap between cuff and clamp when loading sleeve. The area of the sleeve below clamp will NOT finish properly. Refer to

1 Cuff 2 Sleeve

Figure 12

Figure 12.

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NOTE: Do NOT clamp short sleeve shirts. Instead, turn STEAM Timer Selector switch to the OFF position when pressing short sleeve shirts. Return STEAM Timer Selector switch to the ON position for long sleeves.

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Figure 10

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8. Press the left foot pedal to extend the sleeves and turn the buck vacuum on.

9. Notice a natural “A” at shirt’s placket. The gap at the bottom is related to shirt size. The larger shirts will have a smaller gap. Refer to

CORRECT

Figure 13.

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Figure 14

11. With thumb and first finger of both hands, grasp the bottom of the placket and side seam at the left side of the shirt. Gently pull downward. Pull the placket downward in the direction of the natural “A.” This action has straightened the front and back of the shirt.

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Figure 13

10. Using the thumb and first finger of both hands, grasp bottom of placket and side seam on right side of shirt. Gently pull downward. Pull placket downward in the direction of the “A.” Refer to Figure 13.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to fit the shirt to the buck or placket bowing will occur. The side seams of the shirt should roll toward back of buck. Remember, dress the shirt LOOSELY. The air bags will expand to fit the shirt.

12. Look in mirror to check shirt back for horizontal or angled wrinkles from the middle of yoke outward toward the sides. If necessary, gently pull shirt downward in center to remove these wrinkles. Air bags will remove vertical wrinkles when forming shirt.

NOTE: The front and back of shirt should now be straight.

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13. Spray with water gun if necessary. Refer to Figure 15.

Figure 15

14. If necessary, move your hand in an upward direction over the pocket to remove any air trapped inside. Refer to

Figure 16.

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Figure 16

NOTE: Only excessive wrinkles must be removed by operator.

15. Press both BUCK IN buttons at the same time to start pressing cycle.

NOTE: Stay clear as buck enters cabinet.

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Figure 17

17. Press right foot pedal to release collar clamp. Lift right side of shirt. Move right shoulder clear of buck with a slight upward then backward motion of your hand. Do not swing your right arm over the buck (that would be unnecessary motion). Refer to

Figure 18.

16. When press cycle is finished and buck has traveled out of cabinet, unclamp sleeves by pulling both of them down at the same time. Refer to

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Figure 17.

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Figure 18

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18. Using your left hand, grasp the left sleeve just next to the yoke. Pull the shirt to your left and off the buck. As the right side of shirt clears the buck, position the fingers of your right hand so they catch the left side of shirt and slide to the right of the yoke. This opens the shirt and supports it so it can easily drape over collar form. Refer to

Figure 19.

Operating Tips

Shirt Quality

The CSBBYMV gives a high volume professional finish to sleeves, bosom, body, sides and yoke of shirts. To achieve best shirt quality and volume:

● Extract shirts to obtain 40% to 50% moisture

retention.

● Keep press padding in good condition.

Too much moisture in shirts will increase pressing cycle time, reduce shirt production and padding life. Too little moisture will cause poor shirt finish.

Checking Moisture Retention in Shirts

Moisture retention is the percentage increase in weight of a load of shirts after they are washed and extracted.

To check moisture retention:

● Weigh a load of dry shirts.

● Wash and extract shirts and then weigh them

again.

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Figure 19

19. Grasp center of collar with thumb and finger of both hands just above neck band. Run hands along collar slightly turning the collar back. When fingers reach the end of neck band, hold neck band straight out and completely fold collar over. Continue holding folded collar and polish inside of neck band on collar form. Run the collar from right to left while applying light tension.

20. Pull collar toward you. Place collar against collar former and press collar firmly down against heated collar post. Allow collar to cure on post.

21. Push sleeve extender release button to bring sleeve rods toward buck for loading next shirt.

The percentage increase in weight is the moisture retention for that load.

Example: A load of shirts weighs 50 pounds

kg) dry. After being washed and extracted, that

(22.68 same load weighs 70 to 75 pounds (31.75 to 34.02 kg). The difference in weight is 20 to 25 pounds (9.07 to

kg). The percentage of added weight is the

11.34 difference over the dry weight or 20/50 and 25/50 which is 40%/50%.

Extract times required for optimum moisture retention will vary by washer. Always test several loads of shirts when determining extract and conditioning times. Shirt fabric also affects moisture retention. One hundred percent (100%) cotton shirts will hold more moisture than cotton/poly blended shirts.

NOTE: Do NOT judge moisture by touch. Warm shirts feel dryer than cold shirts.

Shirt Quality Troubleshooting

Most quality related problems are due to:

● Worn base pads, padding, and air bags.

● Incorrect dressing techniques (refer to Operating

Instructions).

● Incorrect moisture retention.

● Improper steam pressure.

Refer to Table 2 for problems and recommended solutions.

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Padding

Padding is very important to garment quality. Air bags which are worn or made from improper material cannot give good results. Bag and cover assemblies purchased from different suppliers can affect shirt quality.

Thirty ounce (30 oz.) flannel padding (manufactured from reprocessed nylon) is originally provided with the press. It is considered to be the best, most economical padding available. In most cases, this material will give quality performance for a period of 3 to 5 weeks, depending on production, type of garment pressed, moisture retention, and chemical residue in shirts.

NOTE: Replace worn flannel with thirty ounce (30 oz.) flannel. Fifty ounce (50 oz.) flannel is NOT recommended for vacuum units.

To increase the life cycle, build up padding that has developed low areas and is producing pin wrinkles or rough dry spots on finished shirts by:

● Cutting pieces of cotton flannel to exact size of

depression in padding.

The life cycle of nylon air bags can be extended if sprayed with water and pressed between heads (without a shirt on the buck) three times at every break.

Dressing techniques used by the operator can also produce rapid local wear or permanent distortion of air bags.

NOTE: An operator that “saws” the collar in dressing a buck will often wear out the yoke bag on each side of collar clamp. If wear of this kind occurs, spraying these local areas with silicone spray is recommended. Silicone spray is available in aerosol cans from most hardware stores.

● Feathering edges of the flannel.

● Fitting those pieces under padding in the

depressions.

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Quality Troubleshooting

SHIRT QUALITY

Figure 20

Refer to Figure 20.

Trouble Probable Cause Solution

Damp patches on sleeve (item 1)

1. Cycle time too short. Increase Timer.

2. Boiler pressure too low. Adjust pressure.

3. Faulty trap or check valve in steam return

Clean, repair or replace faulty trap or check valve.

line from condensate tank.

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Placket bowing at the button strips (item 2)

4. Steam supply coming from bottom of

Correct inlet piping. Refer to Installation Manual.

header, no riser.

1. Operator pulling shirt too tightly on buck. Dress shirt so it hangs in natural “A.” Refer to Buck Dressing Instructions.

2. Shirt not held in place by vacuum. Fan or draft in plant blows shirt during transfer. Redirect fan. Close window or door which causes draft. Check for hole or collapsed hoses. Flannel padding is too thick. Install thirty ounce (30 oz.) flannel padding.

3. Air remains in side air bags at end of

pressing cycle and distorts shirts.

4. Air to side air bags distorts shirt before

Damper to heat exchanger is not closing off or is not closing off soon enough. Adjust as necessary.

Adjust high pressure air to buck air bags.

heads begin to press.

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Trouble Probable Cause Solution

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Rough dry damp patches on sides (item 3)

Damp patches on front or back of garment, OR pin wrinkles or rough dry spots around front button strip (items 2 and 4)

1. Pressing cycle too short. Increase pressing time.

2. Shirt moisture retention is over 50%. Reduce moisture retention by increasing extract time or speed or by increasing water temperature of final rinse.

3. Shirt moisture retention is under 40%. Increase moisture retention by decreasing extract time or speed or by decreasing water temperature.

4. Improper air bags installed on buck. Check air pressure gauge on discharge tube when buck is in pressing position and blower is on. If air pressure gauge does not read between .7 and 1 psi, replace air bag using the recommended vendor list in your Preventative Maintenance Guide.

5. Operator is over-spraying garment. Instruct operator to use less water spray.

6. Insufficient temperature at heat exchanger. Either heat exchanger trap or check valve is faulty and needs repair or replacement; or steam pressure to press is lower than 115 psi (7.92 bar).

7. Collapsed hoses in blower air system. Check ALL hoses in blower air system. Check for collapsed inner wall by removing hose from machine. Straighten hose and look through hose from one end to the other.

8. Air leak at discharge tube. Align discharge tube to meet up with receiving tube.

9. Holes in side air bags. Replace air bags.

1. Pressing cycle too short. Increase pressing time.

2. Shirt moisture retention is over 50%. Reduce moisture retention by increasing extract time or speed or by increasing water temperature of final rinse.

3. Shirt moisture retention is under 40%. Increase moisture retention by decreasing extract time or speed or by decreasing water temperature.

4. Operator is over-spraying garment. Instruct operator to lessen water spray.

5. Insufficient temperature at either front or

rear press head.

Check traps and check valves in steam return for proper operation. Clean, repair or replace as required. Steam pressure to press should be 115 psi (7.92 bar).

Rough, dry in yoke area (item 5)

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6 . Air pressure is low. Provide 65 psi (4.48 bar) air inlet pressure.

7. Padding has sunken areas or is worn and

Replace flannel and/or steel padding.

must be replaced.

1. Same as Probable Causes 1 through 6 on

item 3.

2. Electric thermostat is set below 350°F

Take corrective action.

Set thermostat at 350°F (178°C).

(178°C).

3. Electric heater element or thermostat is

malfunctioning.

Refer to Service Manual or contact a qualified service technician.

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Trouble Probable Cause Solution

Middle pleat is too long (extends down entire back of shirt) (item 6)

Shirt side pleat is distorted or crease is pressed into shirt (item 7)

1. Holes in air bag do not allow air bags to fill

Replace bag and cover assembly on buck.

out shirt.

2. Collapsed hoses in blower system restrict

airflow to air bags.

Check ALL hoses in blower air system. Check for collapsed inner wall by removing hose from machine. Straighten hose and look through hose from one end to another.

3. Improper air bags installed on buck. Check air pressure gauge on discharge tube when buck is in pressing position and blower is on. If air pressure gauge does not read between .7 and 1 psi, replace air bag using the recommended vendor list in your Preventative Maintenance Guide.

1. Yoke bag is not providing proper lift. Check where yoke bag is sewn into cover. It should extend 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) beyond cover on either side.

2. Operator is pulling a twist into back of shirt. Have operator use mirror and make one slight tug in middle of shirt toward the bottom area.

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General

Maintenance

This section contains information and instructions required to perform periodic inspections and lubricate the press.

Shutdowns due to unscheduled maintenance can be avoided or minimized by:

● performing periodic inspections as described

and

● performing lubrication services at the time

intervals specified in these instructions.

The following are recommended precautions that service personnel must understand and apply when performing general periodic maintenance tasks.

WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury:

• ALWAYS shut off services to press BEFORE removing guards and covers to do ANY maintenance, service, set-up, adjustments or repair tasks.

• Shut off AND lock out ALL electric power to press.

• Shut off AND lock out ALL air service to press.

• Shut off AND lock out ALL steam service to press.

• Let heated surfaces cool.

• Be sure moving parts are at a standstill.

• ALWAYS be careful to AVOID spring loaded components when working inside press.

• NEVER adjust, clean or dress buck while indexing press.

• ALL maintenance, services, etc., MUST be performed ONLY by qualified service personnel.

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WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury ALWAYS close air supply line shut-off valve AND lock out air service BEFORE:

• opening filter drain cock

• removing filter bowl

• filling oil bowl

Periodic Inspections

The frequency at which inspections should be performed, the inspection procedures to be followed, and the corrective actions to take are listed in If complete details for the inspections and/or corrective actions are not listed in referenced paragraphs for detailed instructions.

Table 3, refer to the

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Maintenance

Periodic Inspections

Timer Intervals Operation or Inspection Corrective Action

Daily or as required Visually inspect the air intake filters. Replace when dirty. They are

throwaway-type filters but can be cleaned once before discarding.

Visually inspect intake air screen. Remove lint from screen.

NOTE: Do not operate blowers unless air filters are installed.

Visually inspect the sight glass in the air line filter at the inlet.

Visually check the discharge tube gasket. Replace worn or missing gasket.

NOTE: DO NOT operate press if discharge tube gasket is missing.

Weekly Inspect air line filter for sediment. Clean as necessary.

Inspect all safety labels. See Parts Manual for location and description of labels.

Inspect buck stop adjustments. Shock absorber should not bottom out.

Every 2 weeks Inspect steam strainers in steam inlet and

outlet lines and in traps. Inspect each blower motor intake for lint

build-up. Inspect customer-furnished steam traps

per instructions provided with traps.

Monthly Check all steam and air connections for

visual signs of leakage. Check condition of the flexible steam

hoses. Attempt to rock buck at operator station

back and forth; check rollers against rails.

Every 6 months Remove all covers and check cap

screws, fittings and cylinders for security of attachments.

Table 3

If moisture and oil are collecting in the bowl, the auto-drain is not working. Clean, repair or replace air filter.

Replace labels which are damaged, missing or unreadable.

Adjust shock or bumper as required.

Clean strainers and traps.

Remove lint from motor.

Clean as necessary.

Tighten any loose connections. Replace lines where necessary.

Steam hoses with broken braids must be replaced.

If buck carriage rollers are loose against rails, tighten as required. Rollers should be snug, but not too tight.

Tighten as required.

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Maintenance

Cleaning Air Filter

Air filters remove foreign matter and condensate from supply air as it passes through filter. The frequency at which the filter baffle plate and filter element should be cleaned depends upon the amount of condensate and foreign matter in the supply air. The condensate level should not raise above the baffle. That is a sign of a faulty auto-drain which would need to be cleaned, replaced or repaired.

Erratic regulator operations or loss of regulation is almost always due to dirt.

The following steps outline the procedure for cleaning the air filter.

WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury ALWAYS close air supply line shut-off valve AND lock out air service BEFORE:

• opening filter drain cock

• removing filter bowl

• filling oil bowl

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1. Close and lock air service shut-off valve.

2. Remove filter bowl. Use a strap wrench if required. Disassemble regulator, making notes as a guide for reassembly.

Cleaning Steam Strainer

Strainer removes foreign matter from steam. The frequency at which the strainer must be cleaned is dependent upon the amount of foreign matter suspended in the steam. It is recommended that the strainer screen be removed and checked for cleanliness after 2 weeks or 80 hours of operation. If little or no foreign matter has collected on the screen, time between inspections can be increased accordingly.

WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury when cleaning or repairing traps or strainers:

• Shut off AND lock out ALL steam service to press.

• Let heated surfaces cool.

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Cleaning Customer-Furnished Steam Traps

Some steam traps are provided with internal steam strainers. These strainers should be cleaned.

All repairable traps should be opened at least once a year to visually check operating mechanisms.

Remove sediment and dirt from trap body. The mechanism may require cleaning by immersing in appropriate cleaning fluid.

3. Clean parts with household soap and blow out body with compressed air.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use cleansing agents such as acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, gasoline, toluene, etc., which are damaging to the plastic sight glass.

4. Reassemble per your notes. Make sure o-ring is in position on the filter bowl. Tighten bowl to filter body. Tighten slightly more than hand tight.

5. Open air service shut-off valve.

Maintenance kits available. Refer to parts manual for numbers.

NOTE: Check instructions provided with trap or with trap manufacturer for appropriate cleaning fluids.

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Maintenance

Lubrication

WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury:

• ALWAYS close air supply line shut-off valve AND lock-out air service BEFORE performing lubrication services.

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Monthly Lubrication

Refer to Figure 21, Figure 22 and Ta b l e 4 for lubrication points.

CAB542N

APPLICATION OF SYMBOL

HI-TEMP

LUBRICANT

ISO VG 32

GRADE OIL

Figure 21

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120

160

APPLICATION OF SYMBOL

HI-TEMP

LUBRICANT

ISO VG 32

GRADE OIL

Figure 22

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Monthly Lubrication

Refer to Figure 21 and Figure 22.

Lubrication Point

(A) Sleeve expander rod cylinders

Type of Lubricant

ISO VG 32 grade oil Disconnect air line from cylinder. Dispense 4 drops of oil into air

Lubrication Service

line. Reconnect air line and actuate cylinder to get oil inside cylinder.

(B) Collar block Ajax hi-temp lubricant Disconnect air line from collar block at base of buck. Dispense 4

drops of oil into air line. Reconnect air line and actuate collar block to get oil inside cylinder.

C) Buck indexing cylinder

ISO VG 32 grade oil With buck in dressing position, remove air line from shaft end of

cylinder and dispense 6 to 8 drops of oil into air line. Reconnect air line and push buck into pressing position. With buck in pressing position, remove air line from tail end of cylinder and dispense 6 to 8 drops of oil into air line. Reconnect air line and pull buck back to dressing position.

(D) Front head closing cylinder

ISO VG 32 grade oil With blower and timer turned off, and heads open, remove line

from bottom (end opposite shaft) of cylinder. Dispense 4 to 6 drops of oil into air line and reconnect air line. Index buck into cabinet and allow heads to close. With heads closed, repeat procedure for air line at shaft end of cylinder. After air line is reconnected, press button to allow heads to open.

(E) Sleeve extender

ISO VG 32 grade oil Dispense 4 drops to ensure proper working order.

pivot point (F) Foot Pedals ISO VG 32 grade oil Oil foot pedal at pivot point. (G) Buck indexing

Va l ve (H) front head closing

valve

ISO VG 32 grade oil Disconnect air line at the valve. Dispense 6-8 drops of oil into air

line. Reconnect air lines.

ISO VG 32 grade oil Disconnect air line at the valve.Dispense several drops of oil into

air line. Reconnect air line.

NOTE: Buna-N seals are used extensively throughout the valves and cylinders in the air circuit downstream from the inline oiler. Oils containing graphite fillers, detergent, etc., and fire-resistant and synthetic oils are not compatible with Buna-N seals. Seal swelling and valve malfunctioning will result with use of improper oils.

Table 4

Adjusting Air Line Lubricator Flow Rate

The air system oil lubricator should be adjusted so approximately one drop of oil every ten machine cycles is metered into the air system. The following steps outline the procedure for adjusting the air system

2. To increase flow rate, use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screw no more than a 1/8 turn in the counterclockwise direction. Likewise, turn clockwise to decrease oil flow. Refer to item 1, Figure 23.

oil lubricator:

1. To initially adjust flow rate, turn on air and cycle press. Set knob to obtain desired flow rate. After system reaches normal operating temperature, check drip rate again and adjust as required.

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Filling Air Line Lubricator

IMPORTANT: To avoid o-ring leaks at the top of the bowl, do not remove bowl. Fill through the oil fill hole. Refer to item 2,

When oil level falls below 1/4 full, refill the bowl to 3/4 full (oil level approximately 1/2 inch [12.7 mm] from top) with SAE 10 weight non detergent oil (refer

Figure 23.

Maintenance

WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury, ALWAYS close air supply line shut-off valve AND lock out air service BEFORE filling oil bowl.

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IMPORTANT: Do not overfill bowl. Damage to filter, regulator, valves and cylinders will result and void warranty.

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

1 Oil Flow Rate Adjusting Screw 3 Air Line Lubricator 2 Oil Fill Hole

Figure 23

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Notes

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