LaserLine Flatwork Ironer Series - Return Ribbon Drive Roll Friction Material Replacement

GL16 Repair
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4. Pull the worn ribbons around their tracks
until all the lacing clips are accessible and
aligned at the back of the unit.
5. Remove the connecting pin from an old
ribbon and attach a new ribbon to one end.
NOTE: If using HI-LYFE™
extended wear ribbons, position
the darker side of the ribbon facing
the ironing cylinder.
6. Pull the old ribbon through until the new
ribbon is in place.
7. Disconnect the old ribbon and secure the
replacement ribbon with a new pin.
8. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to replace additional
worn ribbons. Stagger the positions of the
lacing clips to give the flatwork a smooth
flow.
9. Remove the wooden wedges from the
guide assembly slots, or untie from above,
to put tension back on to the return rib-
bons. Reinstall the protective backplate at
the rear of the unit.
10. Adjust the ribbons. For more information
within this section, go back to the
Return
Ribbon Tension Adjustment proce-
dure.
Return Ribbon Drive Roll Friction
Material Replacement
If the friction material on the return ribbon drive
roll is worn smooth, or if the return ribbons slip in
place when the tension is adjusted properly, the
friction material must be replaced.
1. Verify the correct replacement parts and
supplies are available, including the size
of the friction material and the cement for
the return ribbon drive roll. See the
PARTS LIST.
2. Turn the power OFF at the main discon-
nect switch.
3. Release tension on the return ribbons by
securing the return ribbon guide assem-
bly in a high position by either blocking
off with wooden wedges, or tying off from
above with wire, string, or guide tape.
4. The friction material must be applied while
the return ribbon drive roll turns freely.
Locate the clips that secure the ends of
the main drive chain together. Use a chain
puller to relieve tension at the site of the
clips and remove them. Remove the chain
from the return ribbon drive roll sprocket.
WARNING
The chain and power must
both remain disconnected
during this procedure.
Do not reconnect either of
these until the entire
procedure is completed.
Perform only when the unit is OFF
(with power disconnected) and COOL.
Required Tools
wooden wedges/wire/string/guide
tape, chain puller, protective
covering, slotted screwdriver, steel
brush, clean cloth, putty knife,
utility knife, nail, masking tape
Figure 7-15: Return ribbon drive roll friction
material.