Repair Comet Executive Gas
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12. Close and secure both endframe doors.
WARNING
Never operate the unit unless
all safety covers are in place
and all safety equipment is
working correctly.
13. Start the unit to verify proper operation.
Burner Tip Maintenance
An accumulation of lint and other debris can
clog burner tips. Cleaning may be necessary to
obtain a proper ame and ecient use of gas.
This procedure is always performed with the
burner removed from the ironer and the starting
point assumes the burner is on a work table,
ready to go.
Required Tools
Compressed air
Gloves
Goggles
Muriatic acid: 50% dilute
Wrench: adjustable
1. Use an adjustable wrench to remove each
burner tip (Figure 7-28).
2. Blow out each tip with compressed air
from the top and bottom.
3. Use compressed air to blow out the burner
manifold.
WARNING
Acids can cause skin burns
or other reactions. Wear
gloves, goggles and other
protective clothing.
4. Put all of the tips into a dilute solution of
muriatic acid and water (50% each).
5. Allow the tips to soak for 8 hours.
6. Remove the tips from the solution.
7. Thoroughly rinse with water and blow dry
with compressed air.
8. Securely re-install each burner tip using
the adjustable wrench. Make sure the
hole at the bottom of each burner tip is
perpendicular to the burner manifold
(Figure 7-28).
Figure 7-28: The holes at the bottom of the burner
tips must be perpendicular to the
manifold.