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TECHNICAL MANUAL 1st part Genera ities, Installation, Fonctioning 2nd part separate Electrical and pneumatic schemas 3rd part separate Automation Translation of the original note FT-M1211A...
PRESENTATION 1.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Conditions of use : It is IMPERITIVE that before any person begins to work with this machine or provides for its maintenance ( commissioning, maintenance, dismantling...), thoroughly reads and respects the entirety of the instructions contained within this manual, as well as those concerning the controls sections ( electric and pneumatic schemas).
Do not try to remedy a jamming of the machine while the machine is running, which could lead to serious injuries. Place the main switch to the OFF position before any intervention on the machine. Do not turn on the machine until the problem has been resolved. Otherwise, damage to the mechanical .and electrical components could result.
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DANGER pictograms (yellow and black triangles) : General danger Electrical danger Mechanical danger Danger of falling Mechanical operations Pneumatic padlockable power DANGER zone (yellow and black band) Air suppy Air supply valve- padlockable FT-M1211A...
1.4 FUNCTION PICTOGRAMS Emergency stop Main On/ Off switch These pictograms are found on the touch screen Stop Reset Use touch screen Lubricate with a grease gun Turn the selector to ON Turn the selector to OFF and padlock ( lock not supplied) Open the air supply valve Close the air supply valve and padlock ( lock not supplied) FT-M1211A...
1.5 CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES ELECTRICITY Installed power 2,5 KVA Gauge in 230v tri 3 X 4mm²+gorund Gauge in 400v tri 3 X 2,5mm²+ground COMPRESSED AIR Maximum air pressure 10 bars Air supply hose diameter Ø15x21 6 bars avec baisse de pression Minimum air pressure temporaire de 0,5 bars maxi 1-2Nm3/100p...
2 HANDLING AND INSTALLATION 2.1 HANDLING The handling of the machine must be done by qualified personnel. During handing, nobody should be under the load. The machine must be handled using the hoist rings otherwise you risk in twisting the machine. Use the hoist rings intended for this procedure.
2.2 INSTALLATION The floor must be level and capable of supporting the weight of the machine. The machine must be put by level with regard to the ground - Connect the compressed air to the main air supply, which must be equipped with a shut off valve.
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Connecting to the electrical supply The electrical installation of the machine must only be performed by qualified personnel. - - Make sure that the supply voltage is correct and that the wattage of your system is sufficient before connecting the machine. The supply cable should be protected at the head of the line ( at the circuit breaker box) * Gauge 4 mm²...
2.4 TESTING The testing of the machine should be conducted only by qualified personnel. The machine should be tested with all the types of articles before the machine is actually put into use. Assure that the first pieces of laundry are, if possible, second-rate articles in good condition. Once the installation is operational, management and maintenance staff should be trained so that they are familiarized with the machine.
3 SAFETY 3.1 GENERALITIES It is imperative that the Chapter 1 General Precautions be read and respected. Emergency Stop of the machine : - Press the button Emergency Stop : The machine remains in the position that it was in just prior to the moment it was stopped. The machine should be put back into operation only by the person in charge by pushing the reset button and is to do so only after having ensured that there is no longer any danger.
3.3 INTERVENTION DURING OPERATION It is strictly forbidden to intervene while the machine is operating It is essentail that before any intervention the machine has come to a complete stop to: - Place the main ON/OFF selector in the OFF position and padlock it padlock not supplied - Close the air supply valve and padlock it.
4 PRINCIPLES AND FUNCTIONING 4.1 PRINCIPLES Articles that can be folded : This is an independant machine for folding laundry. It is designed to fold ironed or wrung-out laundry such as terry cloth towels, dish towels, T-shirts, ect. These articles can be made out of terry cloth, linen, cotton and different types of polyester-cotton.
4.2 FUNCTIONING Make sure that nobody puts their hands in the machine. Verify that all of the protections are in place and that nobody is working on top of or under the machine Before starting the machine, check: - The direction of rotation of the motors, - The air pressure, which should be 6 bars.
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Put the main switch into the OFF position. -Close the compressed air supply valve FT-M1211A...
5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 5.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE NOTE : Time of maintenance estimated are calculated for a person competent and formed in our machine. They are given as a rough guide, without engaging the responsibility of GIRBAU. Before any intervention: - Put the main switch in the OFF position and padlock it. - Close the compressed air-supply valve and padlock it.
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Every month or every 200 hours (Estimated time of maintenance : 2 hours including the previous regular maintenances) - Clean the compressed air treatment filter, see Chapter Maintenance of filter/ Regulator/ Air lubricator - Check the straps and their staples and replace those that are damaged - Pneumatic control : Pneumatic regulation of the stacker and shuttles stacker (elimination of the vibrations) Pressure of regulation of the reservoirs of air for the longitudinal foldings...
5.2 SERVICING OF THE FILTER / REGULATOR GENERAL USAGE CONDITIONS Fitting and commissioning are to be carried out only by authorized trained personnel in accordance with the operating instructions. These products are intended for use exclusively with compressed air.They are not suitable for use with other media (fluids or gases).
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Fitting together with an already fitted service unit of the same series (_Fig. 2): 1.Remove the cover plates3on the sides to be fitted together (push upwards). 2.Place the module connectors MS4/6-MV4 in the grooves of the individual units. There must be a seal between the individual units.
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5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Condensate level approx. 10 mm below the filter element (_marking8). Filter/water separator empties automatically (manual emptying: Turn the drainage screw 9 in an anticlockwise direction as seen from below). The condensate will then flow out. Barbed fitting connection for tubing PCN-4-NT already fitted. Replace the filter cartridge if it shows signs of the following:: Low flow despite unmodified pressure setting.
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6-.Complete re-commissioning of the MS4/6-LFR in accordance with the chapter “Commissioning”. MS4/6-LF/LFM/LFX: Commission the system again. Cleaning • Use only the following cleaning agents: – water or soap suds (max. +60 °C); – petroleum ether (free of aromatic compounds). Housing Die-cast aluminium Rotary knob PA/POM...
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FESTO SPAB PRESSURE SENSOR PROGRAMMING 14-1051 1/ Connect the blue wire to the 0v (4). -the black wire to the pressure switch input -the brown wire to the +24v (3) Edit 2/ Set the pressure to 6 bars using the main pressure regulator. 3/ Press Edit .
4M05674 FRAME Reference Description 3S01569 Cross support beam 2S04676 Right side fram e 2S04675 Left side fram e 2T06882 Left leg assem bly 2T06883 Right leg assem bly 2S04692 Cross brace 2T06956 Longitudinal cross brace 2T06891 Tem plate boom erang guard 2T06935 Back fram e brace 12-0393...
4M05619 TUBULURE OF BLOWING LG985 Reference Qty Description 14-0885 Link auto Y-3/8-10 14-0506 Link top 3/8F 14-0492 Link sleeve 3/8F 2P03087 Sheet m etal 2D01824 Tubulure of blow ing FT-M1211A...
KIT 09-0147 A KIT 09-0165 A Reference Description 14-0887 Pressure regulator MS6-LR-1/2-D6 14-0179 Tank 10L 14-0082 Valve 1/2 14-0084 Valve 14-0471 Link reduction 3/8M-1/8F 14-0473 Link reduction 1/2M-3/8F 14-0479 Link 1/2 M 14-0875 Link reduction 1M-1/2F 14-0989 Link auto F1/2-10/12 14-0524 Link 1/8M-F FT-M1211A...
KIT 09-0124F Reference Description 14-0426 Link auto 1/4 - 8/10 2P02834 Base distributor 14-0184 14-0962 Link ring + nut 3/8 tube 14 2D01652 Link 14-1456 Distributor 15-0073 Cable connexion part EV type C FT-M1211A...
4M05749 CONVEYOR WITH FREE ROLLS OPTION Reference Description 4M00964 Free roll 1500x53 4M01236 Height free roll 460-940 4M04337/530 Roll LA530 15-0034 Photocell E3Z 15-0048 Reflector 15-0190 Connexion part M8 right 10m 2T03144 Reflector support 60x90 2T03557 Cell support E3S 4M01239 Buffer D530m m FT-M1211A...
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