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Summary of Contents for DOUGLAS MACHINES CORP. LD-36
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Operation Manual Douglas Machines Corp. Page 1 of 16...
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PREAMBLE We congratulate you on the purchase of your new pot, pan, and utensil washer. In order to understand the proper operation and maintenance of your new machine, please read this manual carefully. A Reference Guide is mounted on the side of the machine for your convenience. You have also received a Recommended Installation Guide.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Description Page No. Important Pre-Installation Delivery Start UP Initial Startup Operation Maintenance Daily Maintenance Periodical Maintenance Troubleshooting Programming the Touch Pad PC Board Douglas Machines Corp. Page 3 of 16...
IMPORTANT Pre-Installation Qualified installation personnel, individuals, firms, corporations, and companies are responsible for: • The installation or replacement of the gas piping and connection, installation, repair or servicing of the equipment. Qualified installation personnel must be experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required, and have complied with all requirements of state or local authorities having jurisdiction.
DELIVERY Upon delivery of your Douglas washer: • Inspect the machine for any external damage. Any evidence of damage should be noted on the delivery receipt and signed by you and the driver. • Remove packaging from the washer and check for any concealed damage. Carrier must be notified of damage immediately.
START UP Initial Start Up Important: Remember where your electrical disconnects are located. This will be the main and supplemental power coming to the machine. You will have two (2) separate electrical sources connected to the machine. Locate both of them. Some of the following steps will be performed in the electrical panel enclosure.
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Initial Start Up (Cont.) To ensure the rinse tank is filled, you need to hear water spraying inside the wash cabinet after the wash pump has stopped running. You may need to run more than one cycle to accomplish this. CAUTION: Before proceeding to the next step, make sure you can hear water spraying in the cabinet after the wash pump stops running and the...
OPERATION 1. With the machine turned on, filled to the overflow and heated up to the correct operating temperatures, we will now be able to add detergent. Note A non-foaming, non-caustic, aluminum safe type of soap must be used (unless the machine has been specifically manufactured for caustic use). If the machine is fitted with an automatic soap dispenser, ensure the dispenser is turned on and filled up.
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wash and rinse cycle is indicated by a series of three (3) beeps. At this point you will be able to unload and then reload the machine. Douglas Machines Corp. Page 9 of 16...
MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Note: As a precaution, you must disconnect or turn off all incoming power to the machine before proceeding with any maintenance. Regular maintenance is essential in keeping your machine in good working order and operating at maximum efficiency. The following maintenance items are a minimum requirement.
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expensive to heat warm water than cold). The machine is now ready for the next shift or next day of washing. Douglas Machines Corp. Page 11 of 16...
Periodical Maintenance 1. Wash pump motor lubrication. You will find two (2) grease fittings on the top of the wash pump motor and one (1) at each end. You will need to grease these under normal conditions every 90 days. Use an electric motor bearing grease similar to Shell Dollum or Chevron Sill.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Note: Some of the following remedies may need to be performed in the electrical panel. Before you perform any task in the electrical panel, please make sure all incoming power is disconnected or turned off. Problem Things to check Machine will not turn on - Incoming power turned on - Machine circuit breakers and/or fuses...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Note: Your machine is equipped with a programmable circuit board that assists you in diagnosing common problems by displaying error codes on the digital display. Error Codes Will Be Displayed As: Error Codes Things to check Er01 - Machine has exceeded allowable fill time - Indication of low incoming water pressure Er02 - The “stop”...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Note: Some of the following remedies may need to be performed in the electrical panel. Before you perform any task in the electrical panel, please make sure all incoming power is disconnected or turned off. Problem Things to check Rinse temperature not hot enough.
PROGRAMMING THE TOUCH PAD PC BOARD Before starting the programming, make sure the 120 volt service is turned on and there is no water in the wash tank. With the control voltage turned on, the colon on the touch pad display will be illuminated and flashing. To initiate programming, depress the stop button, then depress the power button by holding both buttons at the same time until you hear a beep and see four 0’s (0.00:0) on the display.
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