Chicago Dryer Edge MAXX - 7.5 Spread Section

Edge MAXX Repair
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7.5 Spread Section
Sheets and other larger pieces of flatwork are
prepared for feeding in the large piece spread
section, various components of which require
periodic adjustment or replacement, or occasional
repair. These procedures include:
Spreader Clamp Mechanical Adjustment
Upper Spreader Belt Tension Adjustment
Upper Spreader Belt Replacement
Upper Spreader Clamp Grooved Bearing
Replacement
Lower Spreader Drive Belt Tension
Adjustment
Lower Spreader Drive Belt Replacement
Lower Spreader Belt Tension Check/
Replacement
Lower Spreader Belt Gap Adjustment
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Spreader Clamp Mechanical
Adjustment
Dropped flatwork during the spread operation
may indicate the spreader clamps are not properly
gripping the flatwork. The clamps can be adjusted
to tighten their hold.
NOTE: Adjustments can also
be made to the spread clamp
counter air pressure. For more
information within this chapter,
refer to the Compressed Air
s e c t i o n , Sp r e a d e r C l a m p
Counter Pressure Adjustment
procedure.
Required Tools
11/16”, 3/8” wrenches
Perform only when the unit is OFF
with power disconnected.
Turn power OFF at the main disconnect
switch.
Loosen the jam nut (Figure 7-21).
Turn the cylinder rod for adjustment.
Once it is adjusted, retighten the jam
nut.
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Figure 7-21: The spreader clamp air cylinder rod
and jam nut.
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