DF-100E-V3 Instruction Manual Instruction Manual For your safety, please read this Instruction Manual carefully and understand all instructions before starting operating of the machine. If at any time you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Welcome Thank you for choosing our DF-100E-V3 (Rotary Form Finisher). This machine was delivered to you after thorough inspection at our plant. Please read this manual carefully for proper usage of this machine. Product Specifications Model DF-100E-V3 Power Single phase 230V 50/60Hz...
Table of Contents INSTRUCTION MANUAL ..................... 1 Safety Guidelines ...................... 4 Hazardous Area ......................7 Safety Labels on the Machine ................10 Parts Name ......................11 Main device ......................11 Control box switch position ................12 Control Panel ..................... 14 Foot pedal ......................
Sankosha cannot be held legally responsible for any injuries to operators or damages to the machine caused by alterations to the machine or operations not described in the machine manual.
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Installation and rigging of this product Do not put a finger or metal into the should be performed only by an authorized machine or Control Box. Sankosha distributor or by qualified It may cause electric shock or personnel who has read this manual. explosion.
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It may cause electric shock without power-off. ■ Check and cleaning Electric plugs and electric sockets need to be checked and cleaned periodically. If you find any damage, call us or your Sankosha distributor. Breakage can cause electric shock and fire. ■ Adequate space Adequate space around the machine should be secured for service and maintenance.
Hazardous Area Electrically Live Area DANGER Control box has terminals with lethal voltage. -Only maintenance personnel can open the box. -Turn off the power before opening the box. Ignoring this warning will result in serious injury or death due to electrical shock.
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Range of the Machine in Motion WARNING The machine has a certain range of motion. Keep your hands away from the moving area during operation. Before starting up or checking for maintenance, turn off the air and power first. Ignoring this warning could result in serious injuries.
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High Temperature Area CAUTION The machine has High Temperature Area. Never touch these area during operation. Do not also touch these areas for 30 minutes after the steam has been turned off. Ignoring this warning may result in burns. CAUTION...
Safety Labels on the Machine ⑧ ⑩ ① ① ② ③ ⑨ ⑪ ⑦ ④ (Inside ⑫ ⑥ ⑤ Control Box) ④ ⑫ ⑤ ① ② ③ It may cause electric shock. ④ Before opening Control Box or maintenance, always turn the power off. High pressure air! ⑤...
Parts Name Main device Body Front Clamp Side Expander Side Clamp Operation Button Rotation Lever (Manual) Control Panel Control Box Multi function Foot Pedal Body up Foot Pedal Body down Foot Pedal Solenoid Valve Box Shoulder Expander Foot Pedal Center Vents Clamp Side Vents Clamp Sleever Steam Gauge...
Control box switch position ⑧ ④ ⑥ ⑭ ① ⑤ ② ③ ⑦ ⑨ ⑩ ⑬ ⑫ ⑪ ① Power Switch The switch is for the main power. Black Button is for turning the Power ON. Red Button is for turning the Power OFF. ②...
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⑦ Blower Power Dial By turning this dial, you can change the blower power. Turn the dial clockwise and the power will go up. Turn the dial counterclockwise and the power will go down. ⑧ Body Rotation Button This button makes the body rotate automatically. ⑨...
Control Panel ⑨ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑧ ⑦ ① Steam Timer Button (The light turns green when the button is ON.) When this button is turned on, you can change the steam injection time with the ⑧”Dial”. ②...
Foot pedal ① Shoulder Expander Foot Pedal When you press this pedal, Shoulder area will expand and you can adjust clothes. Shoulder size returns when you press again. ② Body Down Foot Pedal When you keep on pressing this pedal, body will move down. ③...
Operation Procedures Follow the procedure for proper operation. CAUTION Improper operation can cause mechanical failure or injury to operators. Provide Air ④ ③ ② Check whether air pressure is set at the required level for main regulator and other regulators as below.
Provide Steam Check whether steam with the pressure at 0.5MPa or more can be supplied to the machine. If the steam pressure does not reach the required level, it may adversely affect the garment finishing quality. Always check whether the steam pressure meets its requirement. ...
・Make sure there is no one working near the machine before beginning operation. CAUTION ・Beware of pinching hands or garment by moving part during the operation. Rotation Button (Auto) Set the clothes on the body ≪In case of finishing center vents/side vents≫ (1)...
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(6) Turn the body to the front side by using the rotation button (auto), or rotation lever (manual) (Please see the page 18 Figure-1.) (7) Press the shoulder expander foot pedal. →Expander will expand according to garments shoulder line. Straighten shoulder line if it is needed. Shoulder Expander Foot Pedal Multi Function Foot Pedal Figure-5...
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≪ ≫ In case of the jumper finishing (1) Turn the body back with the rotation button (auto) or rotation lever (manual) (It makes setting the garment easier.) Mode Selection Switch (2) Change the Mode Selection Switch to the “Jumper Mode”. (3)...
Turn the power off. Turn the power OFF by pushing the red button at right side of the Control Box. →The power lamp will be turned off. *When switching back on, make sure there is nothing displayed. Other Operations How to Reset Emergency Stop When the Emergency Stop Button is pushed, “E1”...
Turn the power off before doing this operation. For optimal performance use a factory original cover made only by Sankosha. Using another company’s cover may give a bad finish. Sankosha takes no responsibility if you do not use factory original covers & padding.
2. Upper Body Cover setting Upper Body Cover ① Put Upper Body Cover on the body so that the Steam Cover is in the front position. ② Pass the string which is attached inside of the Steam Cover through the hole of body from outside and tie it in the body.
Test Operation Before using the test operation, make sure there is no one working WARNING near the machine. The Test mode operation enables the machine to run each process while the machine runs all the functions continuously on the normal operation. Operation Procedures Step 1: Push the "Test"...
Test Number List Test No. Test Item Remarks Steam Injection Solenoid (No.1) o 0 1 ・It will work 0.3 seconds when steam button is ON. ・ Buzzer sounds 1.0 second later when Center Vents Clamp Center Vents Clamp Solenoid closes. Buzzer sounds 0.7 seconds later when it opens. o 0 2 (No.2) Adjust the speed to the beep.
Service Menu It is extremely dangerous in Control Box. WARNING Do not touch anywhere unless otherwise specified. Push the Service Button (BP1) on the main circuit board in the control box; you can check the “Input Test”, “Output Test”, “Volume Setting”, “Dip Setting” and “Timer Setting”. Furthermore, you can reset all the settings to factory initial setting and check the software version.
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Service Menu List (Please see “Service Menu Explanation” for further details.) ■ Display Displayed word Function Input test 1 is operated. Input test 2 is operated. Output test is operated. Each volume setting. Dip function setting. Time setting displayed in display window. Initialization of volume setting is operated.
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Chart-1 “Input Test 1” List (continue from the previous page) Input Button/Sensor Name Input Button/Sensor Name Shoulder Expander Foot Pedal Wide Side Vents Selection Switch S 1 S 8 Body Down Foot Pedal S 2 Side Clamp Selection Switch S 9 Body Up Foot Pedal S...
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4. VoL (Volume Setting) ・Display by Operation Procedure 1 and 2. Push ④ the “Enter Button” to select. ・ Turn ⑤ “Dial”. Select the number (Chart-3) you want to change, then push ④ the “Enter Button”. The timer of the selected Volume Setting shows up. ・...
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6. tou (Timer Setting) by Operation Procedure 1 and 2. Push ④ the “Enter Button” to select. ・Display ・ Turn ⑤ the “Dial”. Select the number (Chart-5) you want to change, then push ④ the “Enter Button”. The selected timer shows up. ・...
◎ During the operation, an error number shows up at the Display Window on the Operation Panel if something is wrong. Check below List, and take the necessary action. Call your dealer or Sankosha if the normal operation does not resume. It is extremely dangerous in Control Box.
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1.Error Item Error No. 2.Error Description 3.Check Point 1.Rotation Start Overtime Error .Middle sensor (SQ02) is not detected after more than 4sec. From body rotation start. 3.(1) If the red light of the sensor does not turn on when you put a magnet over the rotation middle sensor, the sensor is in error.
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1.Error Item Error No. 2.Error Description 3.Check Point 1 Rotation Button Error 2. Steam Button stays activated if the button is staying pushed by something when the main power is ON, or the machine is at the original position. 3.(1) In the case of keep pushing the button, please release the button. Also, please remove anything which is pushing the button.
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Please check whether the switch is broken or a wire connection is loose or disconnected. 1. 24V Error 2. The abnormalities of the emergency stop circuit of a substrate. 3. The error will be released when you push the Reset button. When occurring many times, call your dealer or Sankosha...
Use “Item Check List” for checking the correct service procedures. If at any time you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Sankosha dealer or us. Check Item List...
Check Item (Daily) (1-4) (1-3) (1-2) Air Pressure: Figure-1 Check whether air pressure is set at the required level for main regulator and other regulators. (1-1) Main Regulator ・・・0.5MPa (1-2) Body Rotation Cylinder ・・・0.3MPa (1-3) Side Expander Cylinder ・・・0.2MPa (1-4) Shoulder Expander Cylinder ・・・0.2MPa Body Up/Down Cylinder (1-1) [How to Adjust Pressure]...
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Steam Pressure: Figure-3 Steam Pressure Gauge Check the steam pressure gauges (0.5MPa). (0.5MPa) ※ If the steam pressure does not reach the Cock required level, it may adversely affect the garment finishing quality. Steam trap check: Figure-3 Check to see if the Steam Trap works properly. If not, it may malfunction.
Blower filter check: Figure-5 Check to make sure the Blower Filter is not clogged by any dirt and dust. If so, clean immediately. If you keep using the filter without cleaning, this can cause poor finishing quality as well as a decrease in the blower power.
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Switch/Solenoid Valve Diagram REV:3 Part Name Part number Q'ty Remark 324 Manifold valve A0F154 Valve A0E012 No.1:Open Steam No.2: Valve A0E012 Close Center Vents Clamp Valve A0E012 No.3:Close Front Clamp No.4:Open Side Valve A0E018 Expander No.5:Close Side Valve A0E012 No.6:Close Side Clamp Valve A0E012 No.9:Wide Side Vents Clamp...
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Cover Diagram REV:3 Part Name Part Number Q'ty Remark 501 Upper Body Cover S1D549 502 Lower Body Cover S1D550 503 Wire Fillet Rear Clamp Cover S1D059 504 Rear Clamp Mat S1D051 505 Wire Fillet Front Clamp Cover S1D058 506 Front Clamp Mat S1D035 507 Wire Fillet Side Clamp Cover S1D060...