Operation And Maintenance - BÖWE M12 Installation Instructions Manual

2 Safety Regulations
This closed-circuit drycleaning machine for industrial use (including use in cleaning shops) is
intended for cleaning textile articles (also leather or fur or for treating skins). This drycleaning
machine is not intended for customer access (such as in self-service shops).
You are not permitted to treat textiles that are easily inflammable or poisonous or that contain
radioactive materials.
The definition of authorized use includes compliance with the operating, maintenance and repair
conditions prescribed by BÖWE.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from unauthorized use or from changes to
the system made without proper authority.
The machines M12, M15, and M18 are not intended for use in a potentially explosive area!
A classification by zones according to the explosion protection guidelines outside the
machine is not necessary!
Inside the machine and the still, only the still is categorized as zone 2!
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Operation and Maintenance

Only trained service personnel who are familiar with the machine are authorized to operate and
maintain the BÖWE drycleaning machine. Safety regulations must be observed during operation
and maintenance.
Do not start the system unless all protective devices (belt guard for cage and filter drive) are in
place and working.
Check the operating safety of the machine (sealing test) and the liquid levels daily before turning it
on. Dispose of lint, process water and distillation residues according to the operating instructions.
Do not perform any maintenance work when the machine is in operation. Make sure that the
solvents, lubricants and chemical additives meet the specified quality requirements.
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.
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