Chicago Dryer EDGE - Page 4

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CHAPTER 3 OPERATING GUIDELINES
3.1 Safety Features ....................................................................................... 3-2
Main Disconnect Switch .......................................................................... 3-2
Safety STOP Buttons .............................................................................. 3-2
Safety Sensors and Guards .................................................................... 3-2
Safety Interlock Switches ........................................................................ 3-3
Safety Labels .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Operating Controls ..................................................................................
3-4
Front Controls.......................................................................................... 3-4
Right Rear Controls ................................................................................. 3-5
3.3 Daily Operating Procedures ....................................................................
3-6
Start-Up ................................................................................................... 3-7
Interconnected Stop Circuit (option) Operation Notes ............................ 3-8
Flatwork Handling ................................................................................... 3-9
Handling Jams and Misfeeds Safely ..................................................... 3-12
Shut-Down ............................................................................................ 3-13
3.4 Operating Techniques ...........................................................................
3-13
Maximum Efficiency .............................................................................. 3-13
Maximum Feeding Speed ..................................................................... 3-14
CHAPTER 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
4.1 Daily PM (8 hours) ................................................................................... 4-2
Watch and Listen for Anything Abnormal ................................................ 4-2
General Cleanliness ................................................................................ 4-2
Check Safety Equipment ......................................................................... 4-3
4.2 Weekly PM (50 hours) .............................................................................
4-3
Clean The Photosensors and Reflectors ................................................. 4-3
Check and Clean Inverters ...................................................................... 4-4
Check For String Accumulation ............................................................... 4-4
Check Rodless Air Cylinder Bearings ..................................................... 4-4
Check The Clutch-Brake Roller Alignment .............................................. 4-5
Lubricate Upper Spreader Rail ................................................................ 4-5
Check Spreader Clamp Linear Assembly Bearings ................................ 4-6
Inspect Air Filter/Regulator/Drain ............................................................ 4-6
Check Air Pressure Settings ................................................................... 4-6
Check Discharge Ribbon Condition ........................................................ 4-8