1.1.2. Functional features ..........................7 1.2. Machines with gas heating. Diagram and description of the burner ............8 1.2.1. Models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660 ..................8 1.2.2. Models ED900 and ED1250 ......................9 1.3. Machines with electric heating. Description of the electric circuit ............. 10 1.4.
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5.4. Changing the type of gas ........................... 55 5.4.1. Gas type change label ........................56 5.4.2. Changing the combustion adjustment elements. Models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660 ..57 5.4.3. Changing the combustion adjustment elements. Models ED900 and ED1250 ......58 5.5.
1. The actions described in these instructions are strictly reserved for contractually AUTHORISED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ATS) and personnel who have successfully completed training by Girbau 2. The company responsible for the Authorised Technical Service accepts full liability for the work done and any possible consequences that may derive from it.
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Safety instructions 11. Carrying out transport, installation, inspection routines, adjustments, maintenance, repairs, cleaning or any work on the machines without applying safety measures or having the necessary technical know-how can lead to ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. 12. When tools designed for specific transport, installation, maintenance and repair routines are available, their use is compulsory in order to avoid unnecessary risks.
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Safety instructions SYMBOLS USED IN MACHINE LABELLING Electrical risk High temperature risk Protective guard for elements carrying Handle with caution. an electric current. Use adequate protection. Risk of inhaling harmful or irritant Mechanical risk vapours Protective guard for moving parts. Keep the doors/covers closed.
Motor rotation safety control. Transmission by belt between the motor and the drum shaft. Detection of air flow losses by pressure switch on models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660; and by mechanical pressure switch on models ED900 and ED1250.
General description 1.2. Machines with gas heating. Diagram and description of the burner 1.2.1. Models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660 Diagram of the burner (Fig. 1.1) A ..Connection point B ..Control C ..Solenoid valve D ..Injector E ..
General description 1.2.2. Models ED900 and ED1250 Fig. 1.3 Fig. 1.4 Diagram of the burner A ..Connection point F ..Ducting B ..Control G ..Ignition electrode C ..Solenoid valve H ..Ionisation electrode D ..Injector J ..
General description 1.3. Machines with electric heating. Description of the electric circuit Electric heaters Electric heating elements mounted in an array, which heat the air entering the dryer. Description of the operation When the dryer control calls for heating, the contactors supplying the electric heaters are activated. Further information, see the wiring diagram provided with the machine.
Models ED260 and ED340. The emergency stop device is optional. (According to Standard EN60335-1, the emergency stop device is not required in these models). Models ED460 and ED660. The emergency stop device is installed in all the machines. (According to Standard EN60204-1).
Assecadora d’aire Extreure humitat d’una càrrega de material tèxtil humit Rotativa Model: ED260, ED340, ED460, ED660 The manufacturer declares under its sole responsibility that the specified equipment has been manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: El fabricante declara bajo su exclusiva responsabilidad que el producto especificado se ha fabricado conforme a las siguientes Directivas: Der Hersteller bestätigt, dass das vorstehend bezeichnete Produkt gemäß...
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General description Modelo ED1250 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: GIRBAU S.A. Address: Ctra. de Manlleu, km 1, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, SPAIN Identification of the machine Generic denomination: Function: Type: Air dryer Extracting misture from a load of moist fabric material...
Receipt, storage and transport 2. RECEIPT, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 2.1. Receipt Upon delivery inspect the dryer: Check that the product has not suffered any damage in transit. Any damage caused in this way will not be attributable to the manufacturer, and the appropriate claim should be made against the party responsible for transporting the product.
Receipt, storage and transport 2.2. Storage When storing the machine, keep in mind the following points: Never store the machine where it will be exposed to the weather. Store the machine in a moisture free location (oxidation could appear on some components).
See weights and measures in the table in Section 2.4. Move the machine with the crate, using a fork-lift truck. On models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660, the machine’s centre of gravity is displaced towards the rear, and for this reason, the blades of forklift trucks should always be inserted from the rear (Fig.
Receipt, storage and transport 2.3.2. Transporting with packing crate using a hoist Only for models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660 Before moving the machine, make sure the items to be used are suitable and capable of bearing its weight. See weights and measures in the table in Section 2.6.
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Receipt, storage and transport Move the machine on the transporting crate base as close as possible to the final location. Remove the bottom rear cover from the dryer. Remove the bolts (Fig. 2.9/A) securing it to the transport base. Refit the lower rear cover and fasten properly. Keep the spacers (Fig.
Receipt, storage and transport Only for models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660: Lift the rear of the machine and wedge it with a thick block, as described in this section. Fit the feet supplied with the machine (Figure 2.13). The mounting points for the feet are visible from inside the machine (Fig.
Location 3. LOCATION CAUTION! THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE MACHINES ARE TO BE SITED MUST COMPLY WITH THE LEGAL REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OR AREA WHERE THESE MACHINES ARE TO BE USED. PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR AN ERGONOMIC USE OF THE MACHINE, ESPECIALLY FOR LOADING, AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS, AND FOR ACCESS TO THE CONTROLS.
Location 3.1. General information and location To ensure that the machine functions properly and safely, the location and installation instructions set out in the corresponding sections must be complied with, in particular: Hazard warnings Installing the different protection elements indicated ...
The minimum amount of space set aside for maintenance. The minimum distances are the following: A. Front (Fig. 3.1). ED260, ED340, ED900, ED1250 ED460 ED660 1000 mm (39.37 in) 1300 mm (51.18 in) B. Rear (Fig. 3.1). ED260, ED340,...
Remove the bolts securing the dryer to the base of the crate. Separate the machine from the crate. On models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660 adjust the levelling of the machine correctly by turning the dryer’s feet (Fig. 3.4/A). Fig. 3.4 3.4.
Location Observations concerning the construction of the anchor Due to the low level of vibrations produced by the dryer, attaching the machine using metal studs is sufficient. For a more rigid mounting, insert the separators indicated as B in Figure 2.9. 3.5.
Minimum ventilation openings (A) (data for illustrative purposes). Models ED260 and ED340: 0.07 m² (105 sq.in) Models ED460 and ED660: 0.15 m² (225 sq.in) Models ED900 and ED1250: 0.30 m² (450 sq.in) Minimum ventilation openings (A) protected by a deflecting grill (data for illustrative purposes).
The minimum free surface area of the openings (Si) should be 5 cm (0.75 sq.in) per kW of nominal heat consumption (referred to as Hs) installed. For models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660 the minimum area for each of the openings should never be less than 250 cm (37.5 sq.in).
Mains supply available (P): Voltage ......200…240 Phases ......1Ph + N Number of wires 2+PE/GND Wire section ED260 G ED340 G Automatic External Switch Wire section ED460 G ED660 G Automatic External Switch Code No. 549758 Rev. nº 10/0418...
Volumetric consumption and mass consumption. Values calculated at 15 ºC (59 ºF); 1013 mbar (14.7 P.S.I.). 4.3.1. Heating data EC CERTIFIED MODELS – GAS HEATING Combustible gases circuit: type B14 in accordance with EN1020 UNITS ED260 G ED340 G ED460 G ED660 G ED1250 (Append. B) mbar Supply pressure (in wc) (8.03) (8.03) (8.03)
Connecting the machine 4.3.2. Maximum NOx values and classification Maximum NOx values obtained and corrected in accordance with EN1020:2009: For 2 family gases (G20 and G25): 127 mg/kWh. Class 3. For 3 family gases (G31): 155 mg/kWh. Class 2. 4.3.3.
Connecting the machine 4.3.4. Details of gas connection EC CERTIFIED MODELS – GAS HEATING ED260 ED340 ED460 ED660 ED900 ED1250 male 1/2 in 1/2 in 1/2 in 1/2 in 3/4 in 3/4 in thread 4.3.5. Electric power and consumption. Machines with gas heating EC CERTIFIED MODELS –...
Connecting the machine 4.4. AGA certified models. Specific values for models with gas heating 4.4.1. Heating data AGA CERTIFIED MODELS – GAS HEATING UNIT ED260 ED340 ED460 ED660 3.80 4.05 4.90 5.75 Injector diameter (0.15) (0.16) (0.19) (0.23) Natural Test Point Pressure (TPP) 0.70...
Connecting the machine 4.6. Specific values for models with steam heating 4.6.1. Steam heating details MODEL WITH STEAM HEATING ED260 ED340 ED460 ED660 ED1250 Heating power at 9 bar 19.93 20.61 41.84 42.67 107.69 (130.5 PSI) (BTU/h) (68003) (70324) (142764)
Connecting the machine 4.7. Specific values for models with electric heating 4.7.1. NOMINAL HEATING power MODELS WITH NOMINAL ELECTRIC HEATING VOLTAGE (*1) UNIT ED260 EN ED340 EN ED460 EN ED660 EN ED1250 EN 50/60 Hz 200V 11.4 16.6 22.7 28.4 208V 12.3...
Connecting the machine 4.7.2. REDUCED HEATING power MODELS WITH REDUCED ELECTRIC HEATING VOLTAGE (*1) UNIT ED260 ER ED340 ER ED460 ER ED660 ER 50/60 Hz 200V 11.4 16.6 22.7 208V 12.3 18.0 24.6 220V 11.3 16.5 22.5 230V 12.3 18.0 24.6...
Connecting the machine 4.8. Exhaust ducting. Technical and connection details This information should be supplemented with images and information from Section 5.5. UNIT ED260 ED340 ED460 ED660 ED1250 Connection diameter of the exhaust duct (in) (5.9) (5.9) (7.9) (7.9) (11.8) Connection height of the 228.3...
CAUTION! See areas of use in Section 3.2. See heights for the work areas in Chapter 3 of this manual. Models ED260, ED340, Models ED900 and ED1250 ED460 and ED660 Gas and electric heating Steam heating Fig. 4.3 Fig. 4.1 Fig.
Connecting the machine 5. CONNECTING THE MACHINE 5.1. Electrical requirements CAUTION! THE ELECTRICAL WIRING EXTERNAL TO THE MACHINE, ITS CONNECTION TO THE MACHINE AND SUBSEQUENT ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A REGISTERED INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR. ALL THE MATERIALS USED IN THE ELECTRIC WIRING AS WELL AS ITS INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH THE LEGALLY APPROVED REGULATIONS CURRENTLY IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OR AREA IN WHICH THE MACHINE IS BEING USED.
Connecting the machine 5.1.1. Characteristics of the electrical wiring See the Technical and Connection details for the machine for the corresponding model (Chapter 4) for values regarding power consumption, electrical protection, wire section and number of wires. Electrical cable. The conducting cable must meet the following specifications: ...
Connecting the machine 5.1.2. Models with breaker switch Models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660 Place the breaker switch handle in the OFF position. Remove the dryer top cover securing screws and remove it to allow removal of the rear cover.
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Connecting the machine Connect the power supply cable to the terminals of the breaker switch. (Fig. 5.3: Models with gas or steam heating; Fig. 5.4: Machines with electric heating). Fig. 5.3 Fig. 5.4 Replace the covers protecting the terminals. ...
Connecting the machine 5.1.3. Models without breaker switch Remove the top cover securing screws and remove it to allow to disassemble the rear cover. Remove the upper rear cover. Insert the electric cable inside the dryer through the hole (E, Fig.
Connecting the machine 5.3. Gas connection CAUTION! INFORMATION FOR MACHINES WITH GAS HEATING ONLY CAUTION! THE INSTALLATION OF THE GAS SUPPLY EXTERNAL TO THE MACHINE, ITS CONNECTION TO THE MACHINE AND SUBSEQUENT ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A REGISTERED INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR.
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Connecting the machine CAUTION! (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIAN MACHINES) THIS MACHINE MUST BE INSTALLED BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL, AS/NZS 5601-GAS INSTALLATIONS (INSTALLATION AND PIPE SIZING) REGULATIONS, LOCAL GAS FITTING REGULATIONS, LOCAL WATER REGULATIONS, LOCAL HEALTH REGULATIONS, THE BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA AND ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY.
The connection should be made at the input to the solenoid ducting, located at the rear of the machine (Fig. 4.1). The machine intake connection pipe must meet the following specifications: ED260, ED340 ED900, ED1250 ED460, ED660 BSP thread 1/2 in 3/4 in DANGER! MAKE SURE THE OPERATING PRESSURE IS ALWAYS CORRECT.
Connecting the machine 5.4. Changing the type of gas CAUTION! THE OPERATION TO CHANGE THE TYPE OF GAS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORISED TECHNICAL SERVICE (ATS). THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AUTHORISED SERVICE ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK CARRIED OUT AND ANY POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM IT. ANY WORK NOT CARRIED OUT BY PERSONNEL AUTHORISED BY THE MANUFACTURER SHALL BE CONSIDERED INADMISSIBLE AND AUTOMATICALLY LEAD TO THE LOSS OF THE MACHINE’S WARRANTY.
Connecting the machine CAUTION! AFTER CHANGING THE TYPE OF GAS: Fill in and affix the gas type change label Check the machine operation as described in chapter 8 - initial start-up. Assemble and fix all the machine’s covers back in place. 5.4.1.
Connecting the machine 5.4.2. Changing the combustion adjustment elements. Models ED260, ED340, ED460 and ED660 Changing the type of fuel gas requires modifying the combustion adjustment elements: the injector and the Venturi. (Figure 5.6.) This should be carried out as follows: ...
Connecting the machine 5.4.3. Changing the combustion adjustment elements. Models ED900 and ED1250 Changing the type of fuel gas requires modifying the combustion adjustment elements: injector, mobile deflector and fixed deflector (Fig. 5.4). To do so, proceed as described below: ...
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Connecting the machine CAUTION! THE GAS VALVE ADJUSTMENT MUST BE LEFT UNALTERED. Replace and secure ALL the covers. Start up the machine and select a program with temperature to cause the burner to ignite (see directions in Chapter 8). ...
Connecting the machine 5.5. Connecting the exhaust ducting CAUTION! IT IS COMPULSORY FOR EXHAUST DUCTS TO BE INSTALLED BY AN REGISTERED INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR, AND SUCH INSTALLATIONS MUST CONFORM TO THE EXISTING LAWS IN THE COUNTRY OR AREA WHERE THE MACHINE IS USED. DANGER! SOOT AND LINT MUST BE PERIODICALLY CLEANED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE EXHAUST DUCTING FROM THE MACHINE TO OUTSIDE.
Connecting the machine 5.5.1. Specifications for the ducting See the Wiring diagram (Chapter 4.6) for the corresponding model for flow, diameter and position of connection. Identified in this manual as EV. It should be as short as possible, and the section specified in Exhaust ducting. Technical and connection details (Section 4.8) must be maintained throughout the whole ducting.
Connecting the machine 5.5.2. Exhaust extraction for several machines The best extraction is achieved by connecting the extraction ducts individually for each machine. However, when several machines need to be connected to a main manifold, bear in mind that its dimensions should be as indicated below (Fig.
Connecting the machine 6. EMERGENCY STOP IN COIN-OP INSTALLATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY STANDARD (UNE-EN 10472-1,5-2) OTHER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, LAUNDRY OWNER/MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING AN EMERGENCY STOP DEVICE THAT AFFECTS ALL THE MACHINES IN THE LAUNDRY. Device features It should be located in a visible place, separated from all machines and easily accessible.
Initial start-up 9. INITIAL START-UP OF THE MACHINE CAUTION! THE OPERATIONS IN THIS CHAPTER MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORISED TECHNICAL SERVICES. It is highly recommended to have the following measuring devices available to monitor the machine during the initial start-up: For all dryer models: ...
Initial start-up CAUTION! Check the free movement of the flap for regulating the exhaust output. This flap is a safety device that blocks the entry of air through the exhaust pipe in the event of a blow back. For this reason IT SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED. 9.2.
Wait a reasonable time to ensure that there are no high temperature surfaces inside the machine. Remove the back cover (ED260 and ED340) or the intermediate back cover (ED460 and ED660) or the upper rear left-hand side cover (ED900 and ED1250) as appropriate.
Removal from service and dismantling 10. REMOVAL FROM SERVICE AND DISMANTLING CAUTION! Taking the dryer out of service must be performed by a specialised service or contractor. Under no circumstances must the dryer be left unchecked. When it comes to handling and transporting the machine, the same precautions and regulations must be taken into account as for the installation process.