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This machine, which works with the solvent TETRACHLORETHENE (perc), complies with the EC Machinery Directive 98/37 EC, the EC Low Voltage Directive 73/23 EEC in the version RL 93/68 EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the harmonized standards EN ISO 12100-1 and 12100-2 EN 60204-1 (DIN-VDE 0113 Part I) The contents are correct to the best of our knowledge and belief and correspond to the present state of the...
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Dear Customer, It gives us great pleasure to present you with your BÖWE machine. You are acquiring a machine that has been designed and manufactured to meet the highest quality standards and that corresponds to the latest standards in research and technology. Please do not put these operating instructions away without reading them! This manual contains all of the important information that you...
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Total filling amount for the first filling: P21, approximately: 445 l (721 kg) or 115 US gal (1590 lb) * P26, approximately: 510 l (826 kg) or 135 US gal (1820 lb) * P30, approximately: 565 l (915 kg) or 150 US gal (2020 lb) *...
- Operating safety regulation 1.3 Corrective Maintenance Work We recommend that you commission the customer service department of the BÖWE organization for the maintenance, servicing and operating safety of this valuable drycleaning machine. They use original BÖWE spare parts. P21/P26/P30...
2.2 Authorized Use This drycleaning machine is designed exclusively for operation with the solvent TETRACHLORETHENE (perc). ( See "Necessary Operating Materials and Chemical Additives"). Handle these solvents directly only when absolutely necessary and wear protective gloves and goggles. P21/P26/P30...
Perform maintenance work only when the machine is turned off and secured and has cooled off. When the machine is not in operation cooling water feed must be cut off by means of a stop valve to be fitted on site. P21/P26/P30...
When working on pneumatic control parts, make sure that there is no pressure in the system. Only specially trained refrigeration technicians are authorized to make repairs to the refrigeration unit. All spare parts used must comply with the technical standards set by the manufacturer. P21/P26/P30...
No unauthorized personnel are allowed in the area of the machine. The daily checks prescribed in the operating instructions represent the minimum requirements. Operating personnel must immediately report any changes in the machine that could affect the safety. P21/P26/P30...
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If necessary, request a BÖWE customer service technician. The escape of larger amounts of solvent is a reportable malfunction. It must be reported to the responsible authorities, industrial control group, fire department, water resources board or subordinate water authorities. P21/P26/P30...
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Special rules and regulations for the area where the machine is installed are defined in the operating instructions provided by the customer company. These instructions also contain information on all additional protective measures, information on correct behavior during operating malfunctions, according to the local conditions, and first aid instructions. P21/P26/P30...
CONNECT 707761-16-01 3.1 General Information The BÖWE P 21/P26/P30 is a state of the art drycleaning machine with computer control. The high level of the processing technology it offers allows you to treat virtually all textiles on the market without problems.
Adsorption cartridge filter 1* Solvent pump Adsorption cartridge filter 2* Safety trough Venting and aeration filter Button trap with lint filter Still rake out system pump * Heater battery Water separator and safety separator Lint post-filter Solvent cooling system * Option P21/P26/P30...
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View of the Machine BÖWE P21 Reinigungsprogramme 801726 Wartungs- und Hilfsprogramme 801726 HOLD PROG BÖWE DIRECT START STOP MADE IN GERMANY CONNECT 707761-16-0 Slimsorba option: Air filter Preheater Carbon container with heating coil P21/P26/P30...
(US gal) 220 (58.1) 220 (58.1) Cartridge filter 1 (long) l (US gal) 25 (6.6) 25 (6.6) Cartridge filter 2 (short) l (US gal) 15 (4.0) 15 (4.0) The dimensions may differ if special options are used P21/P26/P30...
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16.0 (35.3) With Slimsorba kg (lb) 16.0 (35.3) Total cooling water (12 °C/53.6 °F) Without Slimsorba l (US gal) 245/235 245/235 With Slimsorba l (US gal) (64.7/62.0) (64.7/62.0) Compressed air (6 bar/87 psi) l (US gal) 6 (1.6) (1.6) P21/P26/P30...
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+ 12 °C (53.6 °F), steam supply 4 – 5 bar (58.0 - 72.5 psi) overpressure saturated steam, ambient temperature 5 to + 40 °C (41 to 104 °F) For portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point 5.3.1 Refers to water without additives Subject to change! P21/P26/P30...
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(US gal) 220 (58.1) 220 (58.1) Cartridge filter 1 (long) l (US gal) 25 (6.6) 25 (6.6) Cartridge filter 2 (short) l (US gal) 15 (4.0) 15 (4.0) The dimensions may differ if special options are used P21/P26/P30...
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19.0 (41.9) 22.0 (48.5) Total cooling water (12 °C/53.6 °F) Without Slimsorba l (US gal) 285 (75.2) 325 (85.8) With Slimsorba l (US gal) 275 (72.6) 315 (83.2) Compressed air (6 bar/87 psi) l (US gal) 6 (1.6) 6 (1.6) P21/P26/P30...
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+ 12 °C (53.6 °F), steam supply 4 – 5 bar (58.0 - 72.5 psi) overpressure saturated steam, ambient temperature +5 to + 40 °C (+41 to +104 °F) For portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point 5.3.1 Refers to water without additives Subject to change! P21/P26/P30...
The amount of solvent needed is: Machine P21 tank I: approximately: 110 l (178 kg) or 29 US gal (400 lb) Machine P26 tank I: approximately: 135 l (219 kg) or 36 US gal (480 lb) Machine P30 tank I:...
6.1.3 Refilling Solvent Follow the procedure given in Point 6.1.2 for routine refilling of solvent. Attention: Even empty containers can still hold solvent residues. Therefore, tightly seal the container (barrel) again and store or dispose of in accordance with regulations! P21/P26/P30...
Replace the cover and close the quick release fasteners. Secure the upper tube of the carbon container again. The Slimsorba is an integrated multiple-cycle unit for reducing the solvent residue in perc machines. The Slimsorba is desorbed with hot air. P21/P26/P30...
- First place the precoating bag with the prescribed amount of filter powder (2.5 kg/5.5 lb) into the cage, then start P46 (filter 1) or P47 (filter 2), as described above. Attention! Do not use filter powder on machines with an emission-free still rakeout system. P21/P26/P30...
Watch the liquid level in the product container. The pump should not run when it is dry! Please put out of operation when the pump is not used! 6.1.9 Electrical Steam Generator (Optional Equipment Only for P21) Look at the manual of the steam generator P21/P26/P30...
Obey the safety regulations. Emergency release: 707760-04-0 Unlock by pushing the lever down (1). Open the loading door at the same time (2+3). After correcting the error, close the loading door and cover and continue the program by pressing the "Start" button. P21/P26/P30...
You must keep a record of the quantities of cooling agent used and present this record to the authorities upon demand. Only people who have the necessary special knowledge and technical equipment are authorized to service and decommission refrigeration units. P21/P26/P30...
"STOP" button. Caution * When pressure in the machine has built up (visible as a block diagram in the display) the signal E106 appears. When the pressure has dissipated, the loading door unlocks and can be opened. P21/P26/P30...
All three tanks are self-cleaning, which means that the sloping bottoms remain free of dirt. 707760-11-0 1 = Work tank 2 = Clean tank 3 = Tank 3 (extra tank) 7.2 Solvent Pump The solvent pump is a self-priming vertical pump with a delivery rate up to 175 l/min (46.2 US gal/min) P21/P26/P30...
(with water cooling, a max. of 3 minutes). Then the detergent solution temperature is monitored while the program runs. Cooled with a cooling agent: 707760-22-0 1 Solvent cooling system 2 Cooling agent inlet 3 Cooling agent outlet 4 Thermal sensor 5 Bypass without cooling P21/P26/P30...
Use a second filter when you want to filter the solvent separately for white and dark garments. It is allocated to the third tank. Separate standard cleaning programs are available for the second filter. Select filter maintenance program P47 for fully-automatic maintenance of the 2nd filter. Economy filter 707760-06-0 P21/P26/P30...
If you want to remove the filter from the solvent circuit again and use only the economy filter, make the following setting by hand: - Open ball valve (1) - Close ball valves (2) and (3) According to the 2nd BImSchV, you are not permitted to use cartridge filters. P21/P26/P30...
The lint filter is in the button trap housing. Never operate the system without the lint filter. Never use a damaged lint filter. Make sure that the lint filter sits firmly in place. (Risk of lint on the cooling register) P21/P26/P30...
The heated gas that arises in the cooling compressor (heat pump principle) is fed through the pre-heater. The energy consumed for drying is considerably reduced because the thermal energy is fed back. The air cooler is specially coated as protection against corrosion. P21/P26/P30...
Slimsorba fan). This fan prevents air containing solvent from entering the area around the machine operator during loading and unloading of the machine. The cage is ventilated until the loading door is closed. In machines with integrated Slimsorba, the air drawn off is directed over the Slimsorba carbon bed. P21/P26/P30...
If you have an economy filter, you can only perform the emission-free still rake out if you have not precoated with filter powder. With each distillation pump out process, the sludge pump pumps out the entire contents of the still. Use maintenance program P45 or P49 for emission-free still rake out. Destille.jpg P21/P26/P30...
5 Aeration for filling machine 14 Distillation inlet 6 Sight-glass, water separator 15 Perc overflow to clean tank 7 Connection, rinsing with pump 16 Drying inlet 8 Sensor for process water 17 Drain, water phase from water separator 9 Drain, process water P21/P26/P30...
Rinsing the garments with solvent from the machine's clean tank before spraying usually results in better waterproofing results. It is possible to build the sprayer on to the cleaning machine at a later time; everything has been prepared. P21/P26/P30...
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Die Hauptbaugruppe ist eine Schwingkolbenpumpe (1) mit den Anschlüssen für Ansaugleitung Produkt, Ansaugleitung für Spülung mit Lösemittel aus dem Reintank, Sprühleitung, Anschluss für Druckluft zum Freiblasen der Sprühdüse und elektrischer Anschluss für die Pumpe. 707760-13-0 Funktionsschema Sprüheinheit: 707760-15-1C Trommel Reintank Produkt Sprühpumpe P21/P26/P30...
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Please refer to the datasheets from the appropriate manufacturer for the exact amount. The machine uses a 1.5 nozzle; an additional 2.5 nozzle is included in the delivery. Your supplier of chemical additives can help you to make the exact adjustment. P21/P26/P30...
Note: You must fill in activated carbon when commissioning the machine - Heater battery for hot air desorption - Air filter lint filter - Fan for moving the air flow - Sensors for temperature monitoring - Connecting pipes to the drycleaning machine P21/P26/P30...
Functional Units Slimsorba.jpg Carbon container with heating coil (and optional cooling coil) Air filter Preheater P21/P26/P30...
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Adsorption is a time-controlled process resp. concentration controlled (with measuring device), and the temperature at the bottom of the carbon bed is monitored. After the predefined or required number of charges has been reached (factory setting is 60), desorption should be performed in order to regenerate the activated carbon. P21/P26/P30...
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* (only in certain countries) 707760-09-A If any overpressure arises in the machine, it is also fed over the carbon into the open, just like the air drawn in during loading door venting when the cage is being loaded and unloaded. P21/P26/P30...
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The steam valves are closed. The cooling phase runs until the temperature drops below the temperature given in the specification code. Recommendation: Before resorption is completed the air filter should be removed and cleaned separately (suction it off). P21/P26/P30...
Functional Units 7.20 Solvent Safety Trough 7.21 The drycleaning machine and distillation system are equipped with an integrated solvent safety trough. The safety trough prevents any liquid solvent that may possibly escape from getting into the ground. P21/P26/P30...
8.1 Temperature Display Press function key: Temperatures 1 - 8 are displayed. Display additional temperatures: Leave the temperature display: 707734-03-C4 8.2 Operating Data Press function key: A summary of all programmes run to date appears End the data display: P21/P26/P30...
After you have corrected the error, delete the error message with C and press the START button to restart the machine. There is a difference between error messages (the machine stops) and error notices (the machine continues running and you can delete the notice with "C"). P21/P26/P30...
9. Control System and Programs 9.2 Program Sequences (Extract) Machine P21/P26 /P30 P 01 P 02 P 03 P 04 P 05 P 06 P 07 P 08 Pump tank to tank 00:10 00:10 00:40 00:40 00:10 00:10 Pump up from tank 1...
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The times given above correspond to the program sequences at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make any procedural changes to times and program sequences in the interest of technical progress. P04/P05: with solvent cooling = soft programs P21/P26/P30...
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9. Control System and Programs Program Sequences (Extract) Machine P21/P26 /P30 P 09 P 10 P 11 P 12 P 13 P 14 P 15 P 16 P 17 Pump tank to tank 00:10 00:10 00:10 00:10 00:10 00:40 00:40...
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The times given above correspond to the program sequences at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make any procedural changes to times and program sequences in the interest of technical progress. P15/P16: with solvent cooling = soft programs P12/P13/P14/P15/P16: via tank 3 and filter 2 (when exist) P21/P26/P30...
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Wrinkle protection: If you do not press the STOP button at the cycle end, wrinkle protection deodorizing with gentle reversing continues to run. The machine automatically stops and locks after a maximum of 10 minutes. You cannot open it until program P43 has run. P21/P26/P30...
Thermal sensor, cage housing outlet 14 * Thermal sensor, solvent Drying time controller 16 ** Overfill sensor, safety separator Sensor, low level Option Sensor, high level 19 ** Overfill sensor, distillation Only on machines that conform to the EN ISO 8230 standard P21/P26/P30...
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Limit switch, loading door Additional operating and monitoring systems: Limit switch, loading door locking - ** Overfill sensor, disposal vessel Filter pressure gauge, Economy filter 1 Sight-glass, filter circuit: only on machines that conform to the EN ISO 8230 standard P21/P26/P30...
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4 bar (58.0 psi). 15 Drying time controller: 32 Pressure gauge, compressed air: Extends the drying time, depending on the type You can read off the required operating and amount of garments pressure (6 bar/87.0 psi) on the pressure gauge P21/P26/P30...
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5 and 6 The cooling water controllers should be subjected to a regular function test. When the machine is not in operation cooling water feed must be cut off by means of a stop valve to be fitted on site. P21/P26/P30...
Use only lithium-based lubricating Daily: (after the last cycle) greases, such as: - ALVANIA 3 (SHELL) - MARSON L2 (FINA) Execute distillation maintenance program - BEACON 2 (ESSO) - LGMT 3 (SKF) (Alternatively start with 15 E during the last charge) P21/P26/P30...
17 Sight-glass, water separator Inspection cover, cage flange Solvent filling valve Additional maintenance points: V belt Overfill sensor, disposal vessel Lint filter Button trap strainer 10 Process water collecting tank 11 Strainer 12 Still rake-out door 13 Sight-glass, safety separator P21/P26/P30...
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801726 HOLD PROG BÖWE START STOP MADE IN G ERMANY CONNECT DIRECT 707760-19-0 11 Strainer 20 Venting and aeration filter 21 Compressed air drain 22 Air filter, Slimsorba 23 Tank sight-glasses 24 Filter pressure gauge 25 Sight-glass, filter circuit P21/P26/P30...
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Check that passage is free. necessary. Lint filter: 17 Sight-glass, water separator: Clean daily or more often when there is Clean sight-glass when it is dirty a lot of lint. Button trap: Clean the button trap strainer daily or whenever it is dirty. P21/P26/P30...
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If there is insufficient clearing of the solvent, check the filter disc for damage. Tank sight-glass (front side): Semi-annual tank cleaning through the sight-glass opening. Rinse with program P50 Additional maintenance points: Overfill sensor, disposal vessel: Check function weekly. P21/P26/P30...
Free programming locations P71 to P84 Deodorizing: Attention: Always select this if the loading door cannot be opened. The following maintenance programs are installed in the P21/P26/P30: Short drying For afterdrying Distillation maintenance Still stripping or program sequence "emission-free still rake out (see Point 11.5.7)
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/ stock solution from tank 2 to tank 1 draining sluice-tank from tank 2 to tank 3 rinsing water separator empty tank 1 pumping out still residues empty tank 2 from tank 1 to cage empty tank 3 P21/P26/P30...
- LGMT 3 (SKF) Limit switches at maintenance openings The safety limit switches prevent the machine from starting operation as long as a lockable machine opening is open. This means: cage loading door, still door, button trap cover insertion filter (post-filter) P21/P26/P30...
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Close open solvent lines tightly when disassembling the machine. You must completely remove all residues that could present a hazard to people and the environment. Observe safety regulations concerning the handling of solvent (see Point 2). P21/P26/P30...
Check the lint filter mat for any damage. Place cleaned lint filter mat on to the filter basket and secure properly. Attention: Never work without the lint filter insert and never use damaged lint filter mats. Then perform the button trap maintenance. P21/P26/P30...
Firmly close the cover of the common maintenance opening 11.5.2 Lint Post-Filter Check the post-filter daily: Open the cover on the airshaft Remove the post-filter, suction it off, or, alternatively, clean it with a brush (wash if needed). Replace the post-filter. Close the cover P21/P26/P30...
The safety separator is not rinsed! You can clean it through the sight-glass opening when needed. Attention: If during maintenance work the water phase in the separator was not completely developped, the solvent runs sinto the second separator. P21/P26/P30...
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14 Inlet, drying 7 Rinsing, water separator 15 Distillation inlet 8 Drain, water phase from safety separator 16 Perc overflow to clean tank 9 Sight-glass, safety separator A – Pumping to distillation B – Pump line from clean tank P21/P26/P30...
(2) and (3) from the economy filter (6). Start filter maintenance program P46 (filter 1) or P47 (filter 2): START PROG 707760-05-0 * For filter 1, the pressure gauge is on the front of the machine P21/P26/P30...
Do this by closing ball valve (1) and opening ball valves (2) and (3). Then either run the filtration over the cartridge filter to the end or separate the cartridge filter from the economy filter again. Dispose of used filter cartridges as special waste in a way that avoids emissions! P21/P26/P30...
Open the door of the still and rake out the distillation residues Clean the overfill preventer probe Close the door of the still tightly Attention: Do not drain distillation residues into the sewer system or place with the normal garbage. You must dispose of the residues as special waste. P21/P26/P30...
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PROG START The horn sounds at the end of the program and symbol 15 disappears. Distillation maintenance runs without rinsing. Let the still cool overnight Now perform the maintenance work that is described under "Sequence for additional maintenance work.” P21/P26/P30...
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Ball valve (1) is always open; close it only when repairing the pump. Warning: Before starting the emission-free disposal of destillation open the ball valve between the valve Y 143 and vat and make sure that the vat is connected. P21/P26/P30...
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If the distillation unit boils over, empty and clean the water separator (if necessary, distill the contents of the clean tank. The distillation cleans the condenser automatically. * With direct addition of steam, almost all of the perc is stripped off because the boiling point is lowered. P21/P26/P30...
In order to prevent a build-up of water in the tanks and, simultaneously, to rinse them, you must perform the tank maintenance once a month. Before starting the maintenance program 50, you must clean the button trap strainer; the cage and distillation system must be empty. Start multi-maintenance program P50: PROG START P21/P26/P30...
Steam temperature too high (solvent decomposition with acid formation) Unwanted addition of acids Incorrect solvent Bad quality of the solvent - new garments Possible causes of alkaline reaction: Highly alkaline pre-spotter or chemical additives (nitrogen compounds, ammonia), Overstabilized solvent, Garments containing a high level of sweat. P21/P26/P30...
- ausgeschalteter Maschine und - kalter Destillierblase durchführen Clean still only if - machine is switched off and - distillation is cold Nettoyer l’alambic seulement si: -La machine est hors de fonctionement - Le distillateur est revenu à températur ambiante SN 708075 P21/P26/P30...
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21 kg /46 lbs 26 kg /57 lbs Zulässige Füllmenge Zulässige Füllmenge Max. filling capacity Max. filling capacity Capacité admissible Capacité admissible SN 800195 SN 800196 30 kg /66 lbs Zulässige Füllmenge Max. filling capacity Capacité admissible SN 800197 P21/P26/P30...
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