Comet Executive Gas Troubleshooting
6-9
WARNING
Only trained personnel with experience
in gas, 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.
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Flatwork Feeds Poorly into
Ironing Section
1. Unit is not properly waxed
(Does not apply to chrome
ironing cylinders).
• Refer to Waxing on page 3-7.
2. Feeding technique is im-
proper.
• Refer to Flatwork Handling on page
3-9.
3. Compression roll is not
down.
• Make sure the compression roll is
engaged; the spring-loaded handles
must be in their bracket slots in each
endframe.
4. Compression roll tension is
inadequate or uneven.
• Adjust. Refer to Compression Roll
Pressure Check on page 7-17 and/or
Compression Roll Pressure Adjust-
ment on page 7-18.
5. Compression roll pad is
worn.
• Replace. Refer to Compression Roll
Cover Replacement on page 7-19.
6. Return ribbon tension out of
adjustment.
• Adjust Refer to Return Ribbon Tension
Spring Replacement on page 7-37.
7. Feed ribbon drive roll cover
is worn smooth.
• Replace. Refer to Feed Ribbon Drive
Roll Friction Material Replacement on
page 7-8.
8. Feed table out of adjust-
ment.
• Adjust. Refer to Feed Table Alignment
and Positioning on page 7-13.
Flatwork Jams or Sticks to
Ironing Cylinder; Poor Ironing
Quality
1. Feeding technique is im-
proper.
• Refer to Flatwork Handling on page
3-9.
2. Return ribbon drive roll
cover material is worn
smooth.
• Replace. Refer to Return Ribbon Drive
Roll Friction Material Replacement on
page 7-40.
3. Return ribbons are worn
smooth.
• Replace. Refer to Return Ribbon Re-
placement on page 7-38.
4. Ironing cylinder has a
buildup of chemicals or
debris.
• Check for buildup of chemicals or debris
which discolor the ironing cylinder. For
cleaning instructions, refer to Ironing
Cylinder Reconditioning on page 7-24.
5. For additional possible causes and solutions, refer to Flatwork Feeds
Poorly into Ironing Section on page 6-9.
6.3 Ironing Quality
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