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Wascomat Flex-O-Matic FL 125 Operating & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WASCOMAT FLEX-O-MATIC FL 125
WASCOMAT FLEX-O-MATIC FL 185
WARNING: ALL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SHOWN ON THE NEXT
PAGE OF THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED DAILY FOR PROPER OPERATION OF
YOUR WASCOMAT MACHINE.
PLEASE ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS IT APPEARS ON THE MACHINE(S)
DATA PLATE(S).
MACHINE TYPE OR MODEL
MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER(S)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: ________ VOLTS, _______ PHASE, _______ HZ.
MAKE CERTAIN TO KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
438 9030-05/01
From machine No. FL125 96/28012-
FL185 96/13445-
97.44

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  • Page 1 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL WASCOMAT FLEX-O-MATIC FL 125 WASCOMAT FLEX-O-MATIC FL 185 438 9030-05/01 97.44 From machine No. FL125 96/28012- FL185 96/13445- WARNING: ALL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SHOWN ON THE NEXT PAGE OF THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED DAILY FOR PROPER OPERATION OF YOUR WASCOMAT MACHINE.
  • Page 2 Be sure to keep the machine(s) in proper working order: Follow all maintenance and safety procedures. Further information regarding machine safety, service and parts can be obtained from your dealer or from Wascomat through its Teletech Service Telephone - 516/ 371-0700.
  • Page 3 To remove the top panel on models on which it is secured by one or two keylocks, use the keys originally shipped in the drum package. Be certain to relock after remounting the top panel. MANUFACTURED BY WASCATOR DISTRIBUTED BY WASCOMAT INWOOD, NEW YORK, USA 471 76 62-02 LOCATED ON THE DOOR: WARNING !

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    FLEX-O-MATIC FL 125, FL 185 Contents Introduction ..............1 Technical data ..............2 Installation ................ 5 Safety rules ..............16 Mechanical and electrical design ........17 Procedure for use ............35 Card programming ............39 Maintenance ..............44 Trouble-shooting ............45 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to design and material specifications.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    When ordering spare parts or contacting Wascomat or your dealer for any purpose always give the machine serial number, model, voltage and other electrical characteristics appearing on the dataplate at the rear of the machine.

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data FL 125 Dry load capacity up to 16 kg 35 lbs Dimensions Width 745 mm 29 5/16 in Depth (at the top) 915 mm 36 in Height 1196 mm 47 1/16 in Net weight 210 kg 463 lbs 2.4 ±...
  • Page 7 Technical data Technical data FL 185 Dry load capacity up to 23 kg 50 lbs Dimensions Width 827 mm 32 9/16 in Depth (at the top) 960 mm 37 13/16 ın Height 1315 mm 51 3/4 in Net weight 264kg 582 lbs 3.1 ±...
  • Page 8 Technical data Outline and dimensions FL 125 FL 185 inches inches 1196 47 1/16 1315 51 3/4 18 5/16 21 1/4 29 5/16 32 9/16 37 13/16 8 1/16 8 1/16 6 5/16 6 5/16 G 1040 40 15/16 1160 45 5/8 H 1035 40 3/4...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Installation Machine foundation The machines are designed to be bolted in position to a concrete floor or specially prepared concrete foundation. A template showing the size of the foundation and positioning of the foundation bolts is delivered with each machine. For installation on an existing concrete floor, the floor must be at least 8"...
  • Page 10 Installation Mechanical installation • Before mounting the machine place wide steel Fig. shims on the concrete foundation over the bolts. • Lift the machine and lower it in position. Never use the door or the door handle to lift or lower the machine since this can damage the door and door interlock.
  • Page 11 Installation Electrical installation Although the machines are fitted with a thermal Fig. overload in the motor windings, a separate three- phase common-trip circuit breaker must be installed for all three-phase machines. For proper overcurrent protection, check the data plate at the rear of the machine. Also consult local electrical code for special requirements.
  • Page 12 Installation Water and drain connection NOTE All plumbing must conform to national and local plumbing codes. Incoming water lines do not require non-return or Fig. back-suction valves, as the machine is already fitted with backflow prevention. However, all incoming lines must be fitted with shut-off valves. •...
  • Page 13 1/8"- 1/4" per foot towards the main drain. Note: To simplify installation, Wascomat has made availalble the following hose kits: For FL 125 Partno. 002008 For FL 185 Partno. 002009 These kits contain inlet hoses, drain hose, hose clamps and washers.
  • Page 14 Installation Start-up and safety checklist Before initial start-up of a Wascomat washer- extractor, the following safety checks must be performed: • Make sure the machine is properly bolted to Fig. the floor. • Make sure that all electrical and plumbing Fig.
  • Page 15 Installation Installing top-mount manifold for connection of liquid supplies Remove the cover and cover support from over the soap box. If comp 3 has a metal plate at the rear, bend it all Fig. the way as shown. Pull the manifold knobs up and forward. Fig.
  • Page 16 Installation 1. Drop the knob into the larger opening in the Fig. supply manifold lid. 2. Tighten securely. Do not overtighten! Do not use pliers or other tools to tighten the knobs! 1. Select the correct size rubber ring which will fit Fig.
  • Page 17 Installation Alternate LIQUID/POWDER Electrical connection Fig. At the rear of the machine, next to the electrical connection block there will be either a single one or a pair of quick-disconnect connectors, depending on the date of the machine. For machines with a serial number up to 95/... there will be two connectors.
  • Page 18 Installation Before initial start-up of a Wascomat washer- extractor, the following safety checks must be performed: • Make sure the machine is properly bolted to the floor. • Make sure that all electrical and plumbing connections have been made in accordance with applicable local codes.
  • Page 19 STOP START rear of the machine. The warranty card should be completed and sent to Wascomat. All other items should be placed in a safe place for future reference. The machine should be cleaned when the instal-...

  • Page 20: Safety Rules

    Safety rules Safety rules • This machine is designed for water washing only. • All installation operations are to be carried out by qualified personnel. Licensed personnel are necessary for all electric power wiring. • The interlock of the door must be checked daily for proper operation and must not be bypassed.

  • Page 21: Mechanical And Electrical Design

    Mechanical and electrical design General description The door, card programmer, thermometer, thermostaes (if heated), indicating lights and manual switches are located at the front of the machi- All control and indicating components, i.e. relays, level control, etc are assembled under the top cover, easily accessible from the top of the machi- ne for simplified servicing.
  • Page 22 Mechanical and electrical design Machine construction Panels The machines are equipped with a top panel made of stainless steel. The front panel is available in different colors or in stainless steel. The colored panels are made of phosphatized steel plate. For servicing purposes, the panel can easily be removed.
  • Page 23 Mechanical and electrical design Rear gable and bearing The rear gable and the bearing trunnion housing are constructed of a Fig. webbed heavy casting for extra rigidity. There are two neoprene seals to protect from filtration of water. The sleeve bearings are water protected. An intermediate safety outlet provides an escapement for any possible conden- sation.
  • Page 24 Mechanical and electrical design Door, description NOTE The door consists of a backing frame (1), door Fig. (2), glass (3) and door gasket (4). The backing Do not repair a faulty door lock. frame and door are both made of enameled Allways replace the old unit aluminium.
  • Page 25 Mechanical and electrical design Control unit The printed circuit board (1) with push-buttons (2) and control relays for Fig. drain and restart (3) are mounted just behind the control panel. The motor relays (4), level controls (5) and the reverser (6) are located in a component tray at the top of the machine, easily accessible for service.
  • Page 26 Mechanical and electrical design Relays The Flex-O-Matic models employ four relays. Fig. The relays control: • the wash speed • the extract speed • the drain • the re-start Construction of Wash and Extract relays The body of the relay holding the stationary contacts is made of current-resistant plastic.

  • Page 27: Drive Motor

    Mechanical and electrical design Drive motor Description in general Fig. The motor is mounted on an axle with rubber dampeners. The V-belt is tightened by turning the motor on Fig. the axle and locking it in place using the tensioner on the rear side of the motor. The motor and tensioner have vibration and noise dampening rubber suspensions.
  • Page 28 Mechanical and electrical design Principal wiring and points of measuring on single-phase motors. The numbers at the connection points refer to the terminal num- Fig. bers at the motor connector. The numbers in circles indicate points of ampere measurements. FL125 208-240 V 60 Hz single-phase 2.8 A 3.7 A 1700...
  • Page 29 Mechanical and electrical design FL185 208-240 V 60 Hz single-phase 1730...
  • Page 30 Mechanical and electrical design Motor connections 1, 2 and 3: wash speed (18-pole winding). Fig. 4, 5 and 6: extract speed (2-pole winding) 7 and 9: motor overload protector. Motor overload protector The motor is equipped with two self-resetting, Blue thermal overload protectors, situated one in each White of the windings of the stator.
  • Page 31 Mechanical and electrical design Water level controls (2) One triple-level pressure switch controls the low and high water Fig. levels during various cycles of the washing program, and ensures that there is water in the drum before flushing down detergent. One double-level pressure switch checks that there is no water in the drum before the door can be opened and does not allow the machine to start extraction with water in the drum.
  • Page 32 Mechanical and electrical design Rotation guard The rotation guard checks that the drum is completely at a standstill before the door can be opened. When the drum has been still for approx. 2 seconds the coil in the door lock is activated and the lock can be opened (providing the water has emptied and the programmer has reset).
  • Page 33 Mechanical and electrical desing Rotation guard for machines without auxiliary transformer When the machine has halted, the rotation guard relay K1 is closed which Fig. means that the door lock coil Y4 will be energised an the door can be opened. Since the wash and extraction relays are not closed, relay K3 is not energised.
  • Page 34 Mechanical and electrical design Inlet valves for FL 125 Construction Each valve has a single-inlet with either one, two Fig. or three outlets, each with its own solenoid. The body is made of heat-resistant polyamid plastic and the solenoids encased in water-tight plastic. A filter screen on the inlet side prevents dirt from entering the valve.
  • Page 35 Mechanical and electrical design Maintenance instructions Limescale can block the hole in the valve diaph- ragm and interfere with the function of the valve. It is therefore advisable to dismantle and clean Fig. the valve at certain regular intervals. The fre- quency depends on operating conditions and the level of contamination in the water.
  • Page 36 Mechanical and electrical design Inlet valve for FL125-185 The water inlets have brass bodies with larger Fig. cross section of the outlet in order to achieve a shorter filling time for the machine. Construction Fig. The valve housing is made of pressed brass. The spring-loaded plunger is made of stainless steel and located at its lower end.
  • Page 37 Mechanical and electrical design Soap supply box Fig. The three-compartment soap supply box is located at the top of the machi- ne. Viewed from the front, the compartments marked with figures 1, 2 and 3 are used as follows: For powder supplies Compartment 1 This compartment is used for adding detergent direct to the wash at the beginning of a cycle or at any time during the cycle when extra supplies are...

  • Page 38: Drain Valve

    Mechanical and electrical design Drain valve Description The drain valve is operated by using the pressure Fig. in the cold water intake. A tube (1) is connected between the cold water intake and a solenoid valve (2). When the solenoid valve is activated, it opens and allows water to flow into the feeder tube (3).

  • Page 39: Procedure For Use

    Procedure for use Procedure for use 1728 Control panel Fig. Push-button switches and dials for various functions are located on the control panel whether the machine is controlled manually or via a program card. Switch for manual flushing of detergent from compartment 1. Switch for cold water filling.
  • Page 40 Procedure for use Preparations NOTE! To be able to open the door, the ON-OFF switch must be in the ON position and the knob on the card programmer in the "STOP" position. Sort the laundry according to the categories listed on the control panel. Check washing instructions on garment tags.
  • Page 41 Procedure for use Soak The knob of the card programmer shall be in the Fig. "STOP" position. Fill water manually by pressing the button for cold water until requested level is reached. Programmed stop If ''Stop with signal'' has been programmed, the machine will stop, a buzzer will sound and a light on the RESTART button will come on.
  • Page 42 Procedure for use Manual washing Caution! Fig. To obtain a closed drain during manual washing, an unprogrammed card must be inserted in to the programmer and the control turned to "START". Water, filling with detergent and drain Fill with water by pressing COLD WATER and/or Fig.

  • Page 43: Card Programming

    Card programming Card programming General Programmable cards are used to control the various Fig. sequences in a washing cycle. These have 16 ribs with pegs which act on the programmer integral micro-switches. Each rib has its own function. The card is fed through the programmer using mechanically transferred impules from the program- mer motor.
  • Page 44 Card programming I - Flushing conditioner from compartment 3. See rib A for programming details. If external liquid supply is used, signal is given to connection 5. K - Drain. Punched for either 30 or 60 seconds duration. If followed by extraction, cut for minimum 30 seconds prior to extraction and through the period of extraction.
  • Page 45 Card programming Programming Extraction (rib marked H) shall Fig. always be preceded by Drain (rib marked K). This shall also be programmed during the entire extract cycle. Extraction Programming Stop with signal (rib marked M) Drain before and during can be carried out several times during the same extraction wash program.
  • Page 46 Card programming Main wash Fig. The main wash lasts for approximately 8 minu- tes and begins by filling with hot water and Draining detergent dispensing from compartment 2 (peg Filling with water no. 8 in rib F cut away). and detergent Washing The program stops the card at peg no.
  • Page 47 Card programming Rinse cycle 4 Rinse cycle 4 lasts for 8 minutes and begins with Fig. Filling water to high water level and dispensing of Stop with signal fabric conditioner from compartment 3 (peg no. 33 in ribs N, I and O removed). Draining Tumbling The program stops the card at peg 33 until the...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Preventive maintenance has been reduced to a minimum by the careful design of reliable compo- nents and material. However, the following measures should be taken at regular intervals and in proportion to the hours of service. IMPORTANT! Make certain that all electrical power to the machine is shut off before removing top or rear panels.

  • Page 49: Trouble-Shooting

    Trouble shooting Trouble shooting If the machine does not start Fig. A Check the circuit breaker in the power feed line to the machine. B Check the door safety switch and door lock. C Check the glass cartridge fuses. D On 1-phase machines check the overload protector on the extract relay.
  • Page 50 Trouble shooting If machine does not extract Fig. A Check extract relay and relay coil for proper operation. B Check that water has drained. If motor does not operate at wash speed A Check wash relay. Fig. B Check motor and V-belt. C Review procedures outlined under section ”If machine does not start”...
  • Page 51 Trouble shooting If machine runs slowly on wash speed or there is a slapping or thumping noise. Fig. A Replace V-belts If a metallic noise can be heard at rear of machine Fig. A Tighten pulley on motor shaft If the door is leaking A Check the door gasket.
  • Page 52 Trouble shooting If there is a leaking around the glass Fig. A Replace door gasket if worn. If water does not enter the machine. A Check the valve coils on inlet valves. Fig. B Check wires leading to valve coils. C Be sure manual shut-off valves are in open position.
  • Page 53 Trouble shooting If water continues to fill without stopping. Fig. A Check hose attached to level control unit. B Check inlet valves for dirt underneath the valve diaphragm. To localize, shut off power. If water continues to flow, inlet valves have foreign material in them and should be tho- roughly cleaned.
  • Page 54 Trouble shooting If machine vibrates excessively. Tighten mounting bolts. Fig. 1140...

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