Repair GL16
7-10
Feed Table Alignment and
Positioning
The feed table is an important component in
the feed section and must be properly aligned and
positioned. If the feed table becomes bowed out
of shape or is positioned too far from the ironing
cylinder, flatwork may not feed properly into the
ironing section.
Checking Alignment and Positioning
Improper handling of the unit during shipping
can cause too much tension on the feed table,
making it bow upward excessively. A feed table
that is in poor alignment is usually due to heavy
items being set on it, or people standing on it. Over
time, normal daily use also causes the table to
sag slightly. Any of these conditions may cause
flatwork to feed improperly.
When properly aligned and positioned, the feed
table will bow slightly upward in the middle. The
leading edge should be 1/4" (6 mm) from the
ironing cylinder at either end and 3/8" (9 mm)
from the ironing cylinder in the middle (Figure 7-
10).
1. Turn the power OFF at the main discon-
nect switch.
2. Remove the connecting pin from each
feed ribbon and position the ribbons out
of the way. Be sure to keep the pins and
ribbons together.
3. Use a small piece of 1/4" bar stock to
check the spacing between the feed table
and ironing cylinder at each end. There
should be a snug fit. Use a small piece of
3/8" bar stock to check the spacing at the
center of the unit.
4. If the feed table is:
a) Not properly positioned, proceed to
Adjusting Alignment and Position-
ing procedure within this section.
b) Properly positioned, reconnect and ad-
just the feed ribbons. For more infor-
mation within this section, go back to
the
Feed Ribbon Tension Adjust-
ment procedure within this section.
Figure 7-10: Proper positioning of the feed table is important for the flatwork to feed
properly into the ironing section.
Perform only when the unit is OFF
(with power disconnected) and COOL.
Required Tools
1/4" bar stock, 3/8" bar stock
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