5.1       INITIAL SET-UP OF THE MACHINE

The machine is supplied after each component has been  tested and pre-set and is ready for correct functioning.

Before use, the following checks must be made :

·      that machine is intact following transport ;

·      that protection casings are correctly fitted ;

·      positioning of safety plate ;

·      connection of electrical feed ;

·      tightening of clamps on hydraulic systems;

·      tightening of screws on boiler flange;

·      motor rotation direction.

 

5.2       START-UP  (Tav. 01)

Activate the main electric switch which feeds the machine.  (ref. 1).

Open the 3/8” tap mounted at the water inlet to the machine   and check that the drain tap is tightly closed  (ref. 18).

Activate the boiler switch. (ref. 8).       

The pump starts immediately and the warning lamp (ref. 10) comes on to indicate that water is entering the boiler. The pump stops when the level stat which establishes the correct amount of water in the boiler, is activated and at the same time the warning lamp (ref.10 ) goes off.    

The boiler element warning lamp (ref. 9) will come on a few seconds before the water inlet lamp goes off. (ref. 10)

The boiler will  reach pressure as indicated on the pressure gauge (ref. 12) and the elements will stay activated until the steam pressure has  reached 5 bar, or until the pressure switch which ends the heating operation, is  activated.

When working pressure has been reached, you can start finishing.

Open the two pad clamps (ref. 17) and arrange the garment to be finished on the form finisher, adjust the width of the shoulders by turning the knob (ref. 16) so as to adapt the former to the size of garment to be finished.

Adjust the height of the former lower bag so that the elasticated edge which forms the waist is just below the garment to be finished.

If possible button the garment and fit it to the former by pressing the two pad clamps by means of the lever (ref. 17)

The pressure exercised by the pad clamps on the garment can be increased or decreased simply by tightening or loosening the two regulating levers (ref. 17)

Insert the two sleeve stretchers supplied with the machine ( tav. 05 - ref. 40) in the sleeves of the garment to be finished making sure that the natural crease line is adhered to.

Close the opening at the end of the sleeves by the clamps supplied (tav. 05 - ref. 41)

Set the steaming, steam-air, and air times, by programming the respective timers (ref 4-5-6).

Start the finishing cycle by pressing the pedal ( ref. 15).

First, the steaming phase takes place and then the steam/air phase which expands the garment follows,  and finally the air phase which dries the garment.

The quantity of air issued in the former cn be adjusted by means of the lever ( ref. 14), by rotating the lever clockwise/anticlockwise, air capacity is diminished/increased.

Once the ventilation phase is over, the garment is finished and can be removed from the machine, which is immediately ready for further use. The steaming and ventilation times, just described can also be manually controlled and can last as long as required.

For manual operation, put the selector ( ref. 2) on the manual position and then activate the switches ( ref. 3 and  4) to carry out steaming and ventilation respectively.

 

5.3       END OF DAILY OPERATION

At the end of the working day, remember to do the following :

·      close the water supply

·      disconnect the machine by putting the switch on the “O” position.