Comet Executive Gas Operating Guidelines
3-15
Processing Standards
CAUTION
This unit is NOT designed
to process folded fl atwork.
Processing folded fl atwork
could void the
manufacturers warranty.
For each type of fl atwork processed, follow
the steps below. Once the best temperature
and speed settings for that fl atwork type have
been found, the standards should be posted and
followed by all operators.
1. The wash loads should consist of one type
of fl atwork only.
2. Use the posted Operating Standard form
for unit settings per fabric type. For more
information, refer to
Unit Settings on
page 3-14.
3. The fi nal rinse should be as warm as pos-
sible. Add a fabric softener. Never use
starch in the fi nal rinse.
4. Flatwork should be ironed directly from
the washer/extractor. For more informa-
tion, refer to
Timing Between Washing
and Ironing on page 3-13.
CAUTION
This unit is not designed to
process nylon or rubberized
fabrics. Processing these
fabrics could result in a fi re
or damage the ribbons and
ironing cylinder surface.
5. Set the temperature of the TEMPERA-
TURE control dial for the fabric being
processed.
• 100% polyester: 250-300° F (121-
149° C)
• All cotton or polyester/cotton blends:
325-370° F (163-188° C).
CAUTION
Material with a high
polyester content can melt
when ironed at too high a
temperature, or too slow
a speed. This can cause
damage to the return ribbons
and require a thorough
cleaning of the
ironing cylinder.
6. Turn the SPEED CONTROL knob to the
fastest speed.
7. Process a few pieces of the fl atwork. The
fl atwork might feel slightly damp when
it fi rst comes out of the unit. Set the item
aside and feel it again in fi ve minutes. The
fl atwork should feel dry.
8. If the fl atwork is still damp, decrease the
speed slightly.
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until the fi nish on the
fl atwork is correct.
10. This is the standard speed for processing
this type of fl atwork. For more informa-
tion, refer to
Ironing Speed on page 3-14.
Maximum Productivity
It is important to follow consistent, standard
operating procedures in the daily operation of the
unit for both safety and productivity. Operator
safety and effi ciency are maximized by training
operators to always follow the same set of
guidelines for daily procedures.
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