Troubleshooting GL16
6-2
WARNING
Only trained personnel with experience in
electrical or mechanical repair should
troubleshoot and repair the unit.
Troubleshooting
WARNING
Read the REPAIR chapter and make sure
that the power is disconnected before
doing any repairs.
Troubleshooting Symptoms
6.1 Start-Up
Unit Does Not Jog ...................................................................................................... 6-4
Unit Does Not Start .................................................................................................... 6-4
Unit Starts for a Few Seconds, Then Stops ............................................................... 6-5
Ironing Cylinder, Feed Ribbons, or Return Ribbons Stop .......................................... 6-6
6.2 Speed Control
No Speed Adjustment ................................................................................................ 6-7
6.3 Ironing Quality
Flatwork Feeds Poorly into Ironing Section ................................................................ 6-8
Flatwork Jams or Sticks to Ironing Cylinder;
Poor Ironing Quality ............................................................................................. 6-8
Flatwork Wraps Around Compression Roll ................................................................ 6-9
Flatwork: Scorched or Discolored .............................................................................. 6-9
Flatwork Does Not Dry Correctly ................................................................................ 6-9
Flatwork: Poor Finish ............................................................................................... 6-10
6.4 Mechanical System
Noisy Operation ....................................................................................................... 6-11
6.5 Exhaust System
Exhaust: Poor or None ............................................................................................ 6-12
6.6 Heating System
Flame Safeguard Operation
INTERLOCKS CLOSED: Green LED - Blinking ....................................................... 6-13
INTERLOCKS CLOSED: Green LED - Off ............................................................... 6-13
SYSTEM ERROR: Red LED - On ............................................................................ 6-13
FLAME FAILURE: Red LED - On ............................................................................. 6-14
AIR FAILURE: Red LED - On ................................................................................... 6-15