Page 1 EDGE ® EDGE BLANKET ® Large Piece Spreaders/Feeders...
Page 2 Chicago Dryer Company © Instruction Manual #3018-035b CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY 2200 N. Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois USA 60639-3737 Telephone: (773) 235-4430 Fax: (773) 235-4439 www.chidry.com...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Edge/Edge Blanket Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Warranty ....................1-2 Scope of Manual ..................1-2 Safety ...................... 1-3 Safe Work Habits ..................1-3 Safety Features ..................1-4 Equipment Description ................1-6 Machine Widths ..................1-6 Optional Equipment ................. 1-6...
Page 4 Table of Contents Edge/Edge Blanket CHAPTER 3 OPERATING GUIDELINES Safety Features ..................3-2 Main Disconnect Switch ................3-2 Safety STOP Buttons ................3-2 Safety Sensors and Guards ..............3-2 Safety Interlock Switches ................ 3-3 Safety Labels ..................3-3 Operating Controls .................. 3-4 Front Controls..................
Page 5 Edge/Edge Blanket Table of Contents Monthly PM (200 hours) ................4-8 Check Upper and Lower Spreader Belt Condition and Tension ....4-9 Inspect Drive Belt Condition ..............4-9 Check Setscrews................... 4-10 Clean and Lubricate Drive Chain ............4-10 Semi-Annual PM (1000 hours) .............. 4-10 Clean Air Filter/Regulator/Drain .............4-11...
Page 6 Table of Contents Edge/Edge Blanket Sequence of Operation ................. 5-17 Stand-by Phase ..................5-17 Start-up Phase ..................5-18 Input Phase ................... 5-18 Transfer Phrase ..................5-19 Spread Phase ..................5-19 Discharge Phase ................... 5-20 Error Conditions ..................5-20 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHI Diagnostic Message Index ...............
Page 7 Edge/Edge Blanket Table of Contents Transfer Section ..................7-9 Transfer Clamp Check and Adjustment ........... 7-9 Transfer Clamp Assembly Replacement ..........7-11 Transfer Clamp Roller Adjustment ............7-13 Rodless Air Cylinder Carrier Bracket Tension Adjustment ..... 7-14 Spreader Section .................. 7-14 Spreader Clamp Mechanical Adjustment ..........
Page 8 Table of Contents Edge/Edge Blanket Compressed Air System ................ 7-40 General Air Cylinder Adjustment ............7-41 Left Spreader Clamp Air Pressure Adjustment ........7-43 Discharge Conveyor Air Cylinder Adjustment ........7-44 Air Bar Alignment .................. 7-45 Air Foil Adjustment ................7-46...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Like the rest of the CHICAGO product line, the Edge and Edge Blanket are designed, manufactured, ® and assembled in Chicago, Illinois. Before the CHICAGO nameplate is afﬁxed to any machine, a ﬁnal...
Page 10: Warranty
Introduction Edge/Edge Blanket Chapter 4 - Preventive Maintenance 1.1 Warranty Contains procedures for Daily, Weekly, A full page warranty statement is located at M o n t h l y , S e m i - A n n u a l , a n d A n n u a l the front of this instruction manual.
Page 11: Safety
Edge/Edge Blanket Introduction Maintenance and Repair 1.3 Safety Safe operation and maintenance of the unit WARNING must be the first priority of all supervisors, Always use extreme caution operators and maintenance personnel. Safety when performing any repair begins with safe work habits. In addition, the...
Page 12: Safety Features
Introduction Edge/Edge Blanket Safety Features WARNING There are six general categories of safety Know the proper procedure features: for locking out and tagging equipment during repair • Main Disconnect Switch procedures. • Safety Guards and Sensors Follow the rules of your work •...
Page 13 NOTE: Do not remove safety labels at any time. If a label needs to be replaced, contact Chicago Dryer Company for free replacements. Figure 1-2: Safety labels remind operators and maintenance personnel that care must be taken when working near these...
Page 14: Equipment Description
Introduction Edge/Edge Blanket Safety Messages in this Manual 1.4 Equipment Description WARNING and CAUTION messages also A general overview of the Edge/Edge Blanket appear in this manual to highlight essential safety spreader/feeder includes: information. • Machine Widths WARNING messages alert personnel that personal injury may result from not following •...
Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation
Edge/Edge Blanket Installation Chapter 2 INSTALLATION This chapter contains installation instructions for the Edge feeder. It includes: Site and Utility Requirements Installation Procedures Pre-Operational Checkouts The unit was tested under load conditions at the factory and inspected to ensure proper operation.
Page 16: Site And Utility Requirements
NOTE: The ﬂoor must be level for the optional Easi-Glide to function properly. Ironer/Folder Chicago Edge/Edge Blanket 36” 36” 915 mm 915 mm Input 72” 1830 mm Figure 2-1: Recommended clearances for installation of the Edge/Edge Blanket...
Page 17: Installation Procedures
Edge/Edge Blanket Installation The electrical requirements of the spreader/ 2.2 Installation feeder are shown on the nameplate, located on Procedures the back of the right endframe (Figure 2-2). Additional information can be found in the Installation of the unit includes: APPENDIX, Technical Speciﬁcations.
Page 18: Uncrating And General Placement
Installation Edge/Edge Blanket Uncrating and General Placement Input Conveyor Installation For shipping purposes, the machine may have Required Tools arrived with the input conveyor disassembled. forklift, crowbar, sledgehammer, wire Follow these instructions to install the input cutters/knife, wrench conveyor components.
Page 19 Edge/Edge Blanket Installation Insert the upper extension arm into the up- per ﬁxed arm until the bolt goes through the retaining bracket hole on the bottom of the ﬁxed arm. The spring should now rest against the bracket (Figure 2-4).
Page 20: Floor Trough Installation
Installation Edge/Edge Blanket Floor Trough Installation Compressed Air Supply Connection Now it is time to install the ﬂoor trough which The unit requires a compressed air supply will catch wet linen which is dropped during to drive certain parts of the machine and direct processing.
Page 21: Final Positioning/Easi-Glide Preparation (Option)
Edge/Edge Blanket Installation Final Positioning/Easi-Glide NOTE: Do not use copper tubing Preparation (Option) or solid pipe for the compressed The Easi-Glide (option) (Figure 2-10) offers air connections. Use a sturdy motorized support when moving the unit away flexible hose to accommodate from the ironer, allowing operators to feed small machine movement.
Page 22 • Set the locking casters. • Attach the provided locking ﬂoor pad to the inside edge of the right endframe (Figure 2-13, A). There is another one Ironer inlet each for the left endframe. Figure 2-12: Proper positioning of the discharge •...
Page 23 Edge/Edge Blanket Installation Figure 2-14: Main electrical box—rear right endframe. Figure 2-15: The electrical connection is at the right front of the ironer.
Page 24 Installation Edge/Edge Blanket Communications Cable Connection (Option) If the unit was shipped with the optional communications cable: • Non ChiLinc machines: Locate it at the left rear of the unit near the com- pressed air connection, (Figure 2-16). Uncoil the cable and connect to the communications port on the left front of the ironer (Figure 2-17).
Page 25: Electrical Connection
Edge/Edge Blanket Installation Standard Electrical Wiring WARNING Only a qualiﬁed electrician should make the electrical connections to the unit. Improper installation could result in serious injury. Required Tools Figure 2-19: Main electrical box—rear right screwdriver, 3/16” Allen wrench endframe. The main disconnect switch is located on the electrical connection box at the right rear of the unit (Figure 2-19, A).
Page 26 Installation Edge/Edge Blanket Feeder/Ironer Interlock WARNING If the unit is not equipped with the optional The unit must be properly interconnected stop circuit, follow these steps to grounded to ensure ensure that the spreader/feeder will automatically operator safety. shut down when the ironer does.
Page 27: Pre-Operational Checkout
Edge/Edge Blanket Installation Security of Hardware 2.3 Pre-Operational Hardware may loosen during shipment or Checkout rigging. NOTE: Make sure power is OFF at the main dis- For more information connect switch. within this manual about the c o n t r o l s m e n t i o n e d i n t h e Open both endframe doors.
Page 28: Clean The Corner Photosensors
Installation Edge/Edge Blanket Clean the Corner Photosensors Compressed Air Supply Checkout Since they look up, dust can easily settle Check the primary air pressure regulators and on the corner photosensors during transit. To make sure each has the correct initial setting.
Page 29 Edge/Edge Blanket Installation WARNING NOTE: Do not press a red Stand clear whenever the safety STOP button. This will cause the compressed air system discharge conveyor is to depressurize. moving. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Wait about 2 seconds and then press the Standing clear of the discharge conveyor, square red station Stop button.
Page 30: Safety Device/Control Function Checkout
Installation Edge/Edge Blanket Safety Device/Control Function Safety Device Check Checkout Make sure power is turned ON at the main disconnect switch and the compressed air The machine can now be energized, checked supply is ON. for proper safety device and control function, and checked for correct operation.
Page 31 Edge/Edge Blanket Installation • To test the interconnected stop circuit, CHI Panel Function Check start another machine in the line and On the CHI panel, press a STATION but- press a red safety STOP button on that ton. Its indicator should light. Repeat for machine.
Page 32: Spread/Feed Function Check
Installation Edge/Edge Blanket Spread/Feed Function Check Use a sheet or similar piece of ﬂatwork to test the feeder. Press a STATION button to select a program. Stand clear of all moving parts and watch for the following: • The piece is carried upward by the input conveyor (Figure 2-31) to the transfer point.
Page 33: Easi-Glide Checkout (Option)
Edge/Edge Blanket Installation Easi-Glide Checkout (Option) NOTE: The ﬂoor must be level for the Easi-Glide to function properly. Make sure all personnel are at a safe distance. Make sure there are no cables or other obstructions on the ﬂoor. Turn the Easi-Glide switch (Figure 2-35) Figure 2-35: The Easi-Glide FORWARD/REVERSE to FORWARD.
Page 34: Checkout Completion
Installation Edge/Edge Blanket Checkout Completion Cleaning the Unit If any checkout step is unsuccessful, refer During shipment and installation of the to the TROUBLESHOOTING and REPAIR spreader/feeder, some dirt or other contaminants chapters of this manual. may have accumulated that will mark processed ﬂatwork.
Page 35: Chapter 3 Operating Guidelines
Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Guidelines Chapter 3 OPERATING GUIDELINES To operate the Edge feeder safely and efﬁciently, personnel must know and follow recommended procedures for: Safety Features Operating Controls Daily Operating Procedures Operating Techniques NOTE: It is extremely important that the daily operation of the unit be properly supervised at all times.
Page 36: Safety Features
Operating Guidelines Edge/Edge Blanket To completely power down the unit, press any 3.1 Safety Features red stop button then twist to unlock it. However, ChiLinc enabled machines require a different The unit is manufactured with several built-in technique. Instead, press the operator red Stop features to promote safety and proper operating button and hold it for 3 seconds.
Page 37: Safety Interlock Switches
UP position. labels at any time. If a label needs to be replaced, contact Safety Interlock Switches Chicago Dryer Company for free replacements. Safety interlock switches (Figure 3-5) are located inside each endframe. If any endframe door is opened, the interlock switch for that door is disconnected and all rotating parts immediately stop.
Page 38 Operating Guidelines Edge/Edge Blanket Figure 3-8: Controls located at the front of the feeder unit.
Page 39: Right Rear Controls
Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Guidelines Pieces marked by pressing the TEAR button Right Rear Controls will be rejected onto an area separate from items Controls at the right rear of the unit include rejected with the STAIN button. (Figure 3-8): These buttons should be pushed after the stained •...
Page 40: Daily Operating Procedures
Operating Guidelines Edge/Edge Blanket EASI-GLIDE FOWARD-OFF-REVERSE 3.3 Daily Operating Switch (option) (B): Procedures Provides motorized support when moving the In the daily operation of the unit, it is desirable unit away from the ironer, allowing operators to to follow consistent operational procedures.
Page 41: Start-Up
Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Guidelines Start-Up Perform a safety check: • Press a red safety STOP button. All The following steps are suggested for start-up moving parts should stop and an error of the spreader/feeder each day. message should display in the CHI Perform all daily preventive maintenance Panel.
Page 42: Interconnected Stop Circuit (Option) Operation Notes
Operating Guidelines Edge/Edge Blanket Restart the unit. After the CHI Panel com- Interconnected Stop Circuit (option) pletes its diagnostics, for about 3 seconds Operation Notes the CHI Panel displays: If the unit is part of a line with the Interconnected...
Page 43: Flatwork Handling
TORQ.16S AIR.16S GAP-06” type. On a standard Edge, the presets are for KING With the CURSOR button under the PACE Sheet’s, COTTON and 75/25, and QUEEN setting, press the + or - key as appropriate Sheet’s, COTTON and 75/25 (Stations 1-4...
Page 44 Operating Guidelines Edge/Edge Blanket Feeding Large Pieces Feeding Small Pieces Flip the DISCHARGE CONVEYOR UP/ NOTE: The unit is designed to DOWN switch to the UP position. process large pieces of ﬂatwork When the discharge conveyor reaches ranging in size from 48” (1220 it full upright position, make sure the mm) to 120”...
Page 45 Press the ENTER key again to switch back to manual speed control. Manual Speed Operation NOTE: The maximum speed setting for an Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder when used with a Skyline Blanket folder is 125 FPM. Higher speeds will cause jams at the ﬁrst crossfold.
Page 46: Handling Jams And Misfeeds Safely
Operating Guidelines Edge/Edge Blanket Handling Jams and Misfeeds Safely Handling Misfeeds Safely If set to do so, the CHI control system will During normal operation, pieces of ﬂatwork automatically reject items which are not fed will occasionally feed incorrectly into the unit.
Page 47: Shut-Down
STOP button. Twist the button • Feed the ﬂatwork into the unit from the to reset it. approximate center of the long edge of the ﬂatwork. Make sure there are no Turn OFF the compressed air supply to folds in the ﬂatwork.
Page 48: Maximum Feeding Speed
Edge/Edge Blanket Maximum Feeding Speed Maximum speed for feeding the ﬂatwork into the Edge is achieved when the upper conveyor arm raises before accepting another piece. As soon as the upper conveyor arm lowers and takes the piece on the conveyor, feed the next piece.
Page 49 Edge/Edge Blanket Preventive Maintenance Chapter 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Various components and parts of the unit require scheduled attention to assure long life and trouble- free operation. Except for checks requiring power, always turn the electrical disconnect switch OFF before performing preventive maintenance.
Page 50: Daily Pm (8 Hours)
Preventive Maintenance Edge/Edge Blanket General Cleanliness 4.1 Daily PM (8 hours) It is important to prevent the buildup of lint, dirt, dust and foreign material in the unit. General WARNING cleanliness prevents damage to components, Do not repair or correct any jamming and soiling ﬂatwork.
Page 51: Check Safety Equipment
Edge/Edge Blanket Preventive Maintenance Check Safety Equipment 4.2 Weekly PM (50 hours) Perform only when the unit is WARNING RUNNING. Do not repair or correct any Use extreme caution. of these conditions without The unit should never be operated without...
Page 52: Check And Clean Inverters
Preventive Maintenance Edge/Edge Blanket Check and Clean Inverters Check For String Accumulation Check and clean the inverters and theirs cooling Check for accumulated string and lint on the ﬁns (Figure 4-2) weekly with a vacuum cleaner. drive shaft rollers and bearings.
Page 53: Check The Clutch-Brake Roller Alignment
Edge/Edge Blanket Preventive Maintenance Check The Clutch-Brake Roller Alignment Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected. Make sure the clutch-brake rollers are seated evenly against each other (Figure 4-4). It is very important that these components are aligned parallel for proper corner clutching.
Page 54: Check Spreader Clamp Linear Assembly Bearings
Preventive Maintenance Edge/Edge Blanket Check Spreader Clamp Linear Check Air Pressure Settings Assembly Bearings Maintaining proper incoming and internal air pressures helps keep the machine operating at Perform only when the unit is OFF peak efﬁciency. with power disconnected. Perform only when the unit is OFF Check the linear bearings by taking the with power disconnected.
Page 55 Edge/Edge Blanket Preventive Maintenance Looking in from the rear of the machine, locate the low pressure gauge of the ma- chine at the right center (Figure 4-8). The air pressure gauge should be set at 60 pci (415 kPa). NOTE: These settings are pre- set at the factory.
Page 56: Check Discharge Ribbon Condition
Preventive Maintenance Edge/Edge Blanket Check Discharge Ribbon Condition 4.3 Monthly PM (200 hours) Perform only when the unit is RUNNING. Use extreme caution. WARNING Do not repair or correct any Check the discharge ribbons for proper of these conditions without...
Page 57: Check Upper And Lower Spreader Belt Condition And Tension
REPAIR chapter and the appropriate section and procedure. Note that Figure 4-10 shows the blanket unit’s white belt. A regular Edge has smooth white belts with protruding tabs. Inspect Drive Belt Condition Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected.
Page 58: Check Setscrews
Preventive Maintenance Edge/Edge Blanket Check Setscrews 4.4 Semi-Annual PM (1000 hours) Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected. WARNING Setscrews (Figure 4-12) hold sprockets, Do not repair or correct any bearings, and other rotating parts securely in of these conditions without place.
Page 59: Clean Air Filter/Regulator/Drain
Edge/Edge Blanket Preventive Maintenance Clean Air Filter/Regulator/Drain Clean the other components (Figure 4-15, A, D, F) with alcohol. The air ﬁlter/regulator with auto drain requires periodic cleaning to maintain maximum ﬁltering Assemble the clean components and in- efﬁciency and to avoid excessive pressure drop.
Page 60: Check And Grease Bearings
Preventive Maintenance Edge/Edge Blanket Check and Grease Bearings Regularly grease bearings to help ensure smooth operation and dependability. It is important that only Shell Darina EP2 Grease or ® its equivalent be used. Use of unsuitable grease can cause bearing lockup or failure.
Page 61: Replace Rodless Air Cylinder Bearings
Carefully measure the distance from the back edge of the rodless center mounting bracket to the back of the cylinder itself CAUTION (Figure 4-17). Write the information Failure to wipe of excess down.
Page 62 Preventive Maintenance Edge/Edge Blanket Remove the four bolts which secure the transfer clamp assembly to the rodless air cylinder (Figure 4-18). Carefully place the assembly, with its at- tached air hoses on the air foil. Remove the air hoses connected to the rodless air cylinder (Figure 4-19, A).
Page 63 Slide the bearings into the carrier brack- Use a small slotted screwdriver to care- fully compress the spring under the edge of the carrier bracket as you slide the end cap closed (Figure 4-21). Re-install the end cap mounting screw.
Page 64: Annual Pm (2000 Hours)
Preventive Maintenance Edge/Edge Blanket Check All Electrical Connections 4.5 Annual PM Over time, the continued heating and cooling (2000 hours) process can cause electrical connects to become loose. WARNING Do not repair or correct any Required Tools of these conditions without...
Page 65: Check Insulation Resistance To Earth Ground
Edge/Edge Blanket Preventive Maintenance Check Insulation Resistance to Earth Ground Required Tools voltmeter Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected. WARNING Only a qualiﬁed electrician should make or correct any electrical connections in or to the unit.
Page 67: Chapter 5 Operating Principles
Chapter 5 OPERATING PRINCIPLES In order to maintain and troubleshoot the Edge or the Edge Blanket spreader/feeder safely and effectively, it is necessary to understand how the unit works. This chapter is divided into three operating systems and a review of how these systems are controlled in order to feed and spread ﬂatwork:...
Page 68: Safety
Questions about the operation of the unit can be decides when all these activities should occur. answered by your local authorized CHICAGO ® dealer, or by the Chicago Dryer Company service Power System department. Components in the power system are located in the several places.
Page 69 Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Principles Disconnect Switch and Fuses Step-Down Transformers The unit comes equipped with a disconnect If the unit is installed in a property with line switch (DDS). This switch (Figure 5-1, A) is in voltage higher than 240 VAC, transformers T1...
Page 70 Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket Main Electrical Panel Components Most power system components are located in the right front endframe (Figure 5-3). The table on the next page provides an explanation of each item indicated in the picture. INV2 INV3 CON1...
Page 71 Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Principles MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL COMPONENTS Schematic Description CON1 Contactor - Inlet and Exit Conveyors (INV1/INV2) CON2 Contactor - Upper and Lower Spreaders (INV3/INV4) Control Relay - Start Circuit Control Relay - Inverter Fault Contacts Control Relay - Interlocks...
Page 72 Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket Electrical Connection Box Panel Components Some power system components are located in the electrical connection box (Figure 5-4) at the right rear of the machine. The table below provides an explanation of each item indicated in the picture.
Page 73: Control System
Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Principles Control System Inside the panel is MPC2. This board accepts the operator inputs from the membrane switches Various components work together to control on the front of the panel and sends them to the the work of the machine. This control system MPC1 control board.
Page 74 Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket Main Electrical Panel Components MPC1 Board All control components are located in the The MPC1 circuit board provides all of the main electrical panel (Figure 5-5) in the right control logic for operating the unit. endframe. The table on the next page provides an explanation of each item indicated in the picture.
Page 75 Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Principles MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL COMPONENTS Schematic Description Input Card - Start/Stop, Corner, Roller, Transfer, Upper Spreader signals Input Card - Spread Home, Tail, Taut, Wall, Stain/Tear, Ironer signals Input Card - Air pressure, Wall, Inlet, Crossbeam, Tail, Reject Enable signals...
Page 76 Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket Photosensors Proximity Sensors The photosensors use a high-powered LED The proximity sensors use a magnetic ﬁeld to pulse output to detect items. When an item detect the position of machine components. When is present, this beam is reﬂected back into a a mechanism is in the proper position, this is sensitive detector built into the photosensor.
Page 77 PE2A, B, C Left Corner Sensor Detect the trailing edge of the Retroreﬂective ﬂatwork entering the clutch roll. Light Operate Three sensors located at either side PE3A, B, C Right Corner Sensor Retroreﬂective...
Page 78: Compressed Air System
Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket 5.2 Compressed Air System It is important that the supply of compressed air be clean and dry and at 80 psi (550 kPa). All air is ﬁltered before it is used. The major components of the pneumatic system are: •...
Page 79: Air Reservoir
Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Principles Air Reservoir A crossbeam running down the center of the machine (Figure 5-9, B) is sealed and used as an air reservoir. This holds a supply of compressed air for use in various parts of the machine as required.
Page 80: Mechanical System
Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket Inlet Drive System 5.3 Mechanical System Use the illustration (Figure 5-13) and picture Components that make up the mechanical (Figure 5-14) below to identify the mechanical system include the following: components of the inlet drive system. Note that •...
Page 81: Spread Drive System
Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Principles A second set of pulleys (R, S) on shaft Q power Spread Drive System the second set of twist belts (T, U). These belts Use the illustrations (Figure 5-15, 5-16) below transmit power to the pneumatically controlled...
Page 82: Discharge Drive System
Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket Lower Spread Subsystem Discharge Drive System Use the illustrations (Figures 5-15, 5-16) on Use the illustrations (Figures 5-15, 5-16) on the previous page to identify the mechanical the previous page to identify the mechanical components of the lower spread subsystem.
Page 83: Sequence Of Operation
Edge/Edge Blanket Operating Principles Stand-by Phase 5.4 Sequence of Operation During this phase, the incoming power The unit has 6 phases of operation. In addition, is connected to the unit, but the unit is not it will react to various error conditions.
Page 84: Start-Up Phase
Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket Start-up Phase Input Phase This phase begins when an operator pushes a This phase begins when an operator loads a green Start button at either station: sheet in between the input conveyor belts. • NO contacts for CR1 and CR3 are •...
Page 85: Transfer Phrase
• As the piece spreads, its top edge rises until it is detected by the taut sensors, which causes the machine to slow the spread process to its slowest speed.
Page 86: Discharge Phase
Operating Principles Edge/Edge Blanket Discharge Phase Error Conditions This phase begins after the piece has been Various operating conditions can result in an spread. An air blast occurs to begin the process of error condition. laying the ﬂatwork piece down on the discharge •...
Page 87: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
If an issue occurs that is not addressed in this chapter, please contact your local authorized CHICAGO dealer or the Chicago Dryer Company factory Service Department. For a list of ® common issues that can occur in each system, proceed to the Troubleshooting Symptoms page.
Page 88 Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. Troubleshooting Symptoms 6.1 CHI Diagnostic Message Index...
Page 89 JAM / SENSOR AT RIGHT WALL JAM / SENSOR AT INLET CONV ...............6-22 Lower Spreader Belts Reverse Direction ..............6-22 Excessive Pull to One Side ..................6-22 6.8 Discharge Section Laydown of Flatwork is Erratic ...................6-23 Flatwork Pieces Overlap ....................6-23 Leading Edge of Flatwork Folded Over ..............6-23...
Page 90 6.8 Discharge Section (cont) Leading Edge of Flatwork Misaligned ................6-24 Excessive Gap Between Flatwork Pieces ..............6-24 Machine Stops, Message reads: TAIL SENSOR COVERED/SHUT DOWN BEFORE CLEARING ......6-24 Ribbons Do Not Track Straight ..................6-24...
Page 91: Chi Diagnostic Message Index
Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. 6.1 CHI Diagnostic Message Index...
Page 92 Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. Jam Messages CORNER CLUTCH JAMMED SHUTDOWN BEFORE REMOVING .................6-16...
Page 93 Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. This page intentionally left blank.
Page 94: Led Diagnostics
Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket For the component/function that doesn’t 6.2 LED Diagnostics work, check the appropriate LEDs (Figure 6-1) against the chart below: Most of the control circuits on the unit operate in a similar way. If there is a malfunction, use •...
Page 95 Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting Set 1 12 11 10 Run LED (24VDC) (24VDC) (24VDC) 9 10 9 10 12 11 10 12 11 10 +24V LED 1612-601 1612-601 1612-601 +5V LED 1612-530 PSC1 DETECT CN11 +24VDC Set 2 Set 3 +5 VDC...
Page 96: Electrical
Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. 6.3 Electrical...
Page 97: Center Stop Interlock/!Service Or Clear Fault
Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 13.
Page 98: Unit Starts, Then Shuts Down
(continued from previous page) Open circuit between an inverter and its motor. An inverter-powered motor is bad. There is an overbraking problem. Contact the Chicago Dryer factory Service Department. 1. Control latching circuit • Perform the following check: (hold) is defective.
Page 99: Unit Starts, Blank Message Screen
Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 2.
Page 100: Mechanical
Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. 6.4 Mechanical...
Page 101: Inlet Section
Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. 6.5 Inlet Section...
Page 102: Inlet Section (Cont)
Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1.
Page 103: Transfer Section
Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. 6.6 Transfer Section...
Page 104: Corner Grabbed Then Dropped By The Transfer Clamp
Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 6.
Page 105: Spread Section
Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. 6.7 Spread Section...
Page 106: Upper Spreader Is Not Reaching The Center Home Position
Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 3.
Page 107: Flatwork Pulls Out Of Clamps When Spreading
Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 3.
Page 108: Jam / Sensor At Left Wall
Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1.
Page 109: Discharge Section
• Adjust CORNER STOP DLY. Refer to the CHI PANEL OPERATION bulletin, Adjustment section, Inlet Adjustments (INL) procedure. Leading Edge of Flatwork Folded Over 2. Mechanical problem with • Check/adjust. Refer to the REPAIR the spread clamp or its air chapter, Spread Section section, cylinder.
Page 110: Leading Edge Of Flatwork Misaligned
• Check the corner sensors. Refer to the REPAIR chapter, Sensors sec- tion, Corner Photosensor Align- ment procedure. Leading Edge of Flatwork Mis- aligned 3. Air bars out of alignment. • Adjust. Refer to the REPAIR chap- ter, Compressed Air System sec- tion, Air Bar Alignment procedure.
Page 111: Sensor Function
Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. 6.9 Sensor Function...
Page 112: Chi Panel
Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. 6.10 CHI Panel...
Page 113: Compressed Air System
Edge/Edge Blanket Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. 6.11 Compressed Air System...
Page 114: Compressed Air Supply System Error
Troubleshooting Edge/Edge Blanket WARNING WARNING Only trained personnel with experience Read the REPAIR chapter and make Troubleshooting in electrical or mechanical repair should sure that the power is disconnected troubleshoot and repair the unit. before doing any repairs. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1.
Page 115: Chapter 7 Repair
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Chapter 7 REPAIR Although designed for long service, some individual consumable parts of the unit eventually wear during normal use and must be cleaned, adjusted or replaced. This chapter includes the following sections: Safety Considerations Spreader Section...
Page 116: Safety Considerations
Only work on the unit when it has been completely cooled down following In addition, parts orders may be placed directly the procedures in the OPERATING with Chicago Dryer Company’s Parts Department GUIDELINES chapter. while questions may be directed to the Service •...
Page 117: Inlet Section
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Inlet Conveyor Lift 7.3 Inlet Section Cylinder Bracket Adjustment Sheets and other larger pieces of ﬂatwork are The upper and lower conveyor belts must have brought into the unit through the inlet section, enough pressure between them to enable the inlet...
Page 118: Inlet Conveyor Belt Replacement
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Inlet Conveyor Belt Replacement If belt sagging is corrected because the nut must be moved and the belt/pin is otherwise The set of inlet conveyor belts will stretch and sound, replacement will not be necessary. wear over time. Belt stretching is automatically...
Page 119: Inlet Conveyor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Inlet Conveyor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment The inlet conveyor motor is located at the center of the unit, near the top of the inlet conveyor assembly. The inlet conveyor drive belt tension adjustment point can be reached from the front of the unit.
Page 120: Clutch-Brake Roller Alignment
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Clutch-Brake Roller Alignment Use a small screwdriver to push in the lockout screw and turn it 1/4 turn clock- The function of the padded clutch rollers is to wise to lock it in the “in” position. This grasp the corners of the ﬂatwork for pick up by...
Page 121: Clutch-Brake Roller Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Locate the adjustment bolt/retaining nut on Clutch-Brake Roller Drive Belt the inlet bracket (Figure 7-9, A). Loosen Tension Adjustment the three surrounding bracket bolts (B). Over time, the power twist drive belt will Insert the Allen key in the adjustment bolt stretch due to normal wear and tear.
Page 122: Enabling/Disabling Automatic Misfeed Reject
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Remove a link from the belt: Enabling/Disabling Automatic Misfeed Reject Use a pair of pliers to twist the tab of one link until the tab can slide through The unit is shipped from the factory with the hole in the next link.
Page 123: Transfer Section
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Transfer Clamp Check and 7.4 Transfer Section Adjustment The transfer clamp moves flatwork from The transfer clamps must grip the ﬂatwork the inlet section to the spread section. While ﬁrmly and evenly to ensure proper transfer from the transfer section is mechanically simple, the inlet section to the spread section.
Page 124 Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Check the transfer clamp: Adjusting the Clamps If there is a gap between the jaw and the body, • Look for a gap between the clamp jaw follow the next procedure. If there was some free and the clamp body.
Page 125 Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Figure 7-14: Transfer clamp assembly at the center of the unit. 7-11...
Page 126 Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Remove the four screws from the bottom Installation of the transfer clamp assembly (Figure At the work bench, attach the rollers 7-15). (except for blanket models) and the ﬂex- ible nose piece to the new transfer clamp...
Page 127: Transfer Clamp Roller Adjustment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Transfer Clamp Roller Adjustment If not, adjust the roller brackets to enable the rollers to seat ﬁrmly against the clutch- For optimum performance, the rollers on the brake rollers. Tighten the nuts. transfer clamp must be parallel to and, during operation, rest ﬁrmly against the clutch-brake...
Page 128: Rodless Air Cylinder Carrier Bracket Tension Adjustment
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Rodless Air Cylinder Carrier Bracket 7.5 Spreader Section Tension Adjustment Sheets and other larger pieces of ﬂatwork are The rodless air cylinder located at the transfer prepared for feeding in the large piece spread point needs to be adjusted when the carrier...
Page 129: Spreader Clamp Mechanical Adjustment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Spreader Clamp Mechanical Upper Spreader Belt Tension Adjustment Adjustment Dropped ﬂatwork during the spread operation Adjust tension of the upper spreader belt when may indicate the spreader clamps are not properly it begins to sag noticeably or to skip on the timed gripping the ﬂatwork.
Page 130: Upper Spreader Belt Replacement
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Upper Spreader Belt Replacement Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for the other bracket assembly. Replace the upper spreader belt when it can no longer be properly tensioned or if it becomes Remove the two sections of the belt from excessively worn, cracked or frayed.
Page 131: Upper Spreader Clamp Linear Bearing Replacement
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Upper Spreader Clamp Linear Remove the screws which secure the worn bearings and remove the bearings Bearing Replacement from the block. Be sure to keep track of These bearings usually wear down in pairs, the spacer. either both upper or both lower. Even if only...
Page 132: Lower Spreader Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Place the rail back into position and secure Lower Spreader Drive Belt Tension with the screws removed in Step 3. Adjustment Reattach the spreader clamp carrier as- Over time, the lower spreader drive belts will sembly, making sure that the longer bolt stretch due to normal wear.
Page 133: Lower Spreader Drive Belt Replacement
Also, the standard Edge and Edge Blanket use different types of white spreader belts. Be sure to order to proper belt for your machine.
Page 134: Lower Spreader Belt Gap Adjustment
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Make sure the DISCHARGE CONVEY- Lower Spreader Belt Gap OR UP/DOWN switch is in the DOWN Adjustment position. When the ﬂatwork is pulled to one side as Turn power off at the main disconnect it is being spread, the gap between the belts switch.
Page 135 Loosen the locknut (Figure 7-31, A) and turn the bolt (B) to adjust the gap to about 1/8” (3 mm) for a regular Edge Figure 7-30 Override screw for air solenoid valve or about 1/2” (13 mm) for an Edge located under pneumatic panel.
Page 136 Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Repeat Steps 9 and 10 for the other side. White Belt, Gap Adjustment The gap on the white spreader belts usually Reverse Step 6 and release the main air needs no adjustment. However, when spreading solenoid screw by turning it 1/4 turn and feeding larger or heavier pieces, a slightly counterclockwise.
Page 137: Discharge Section
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Discharge Conveyor Ribbons 7.6 Discharge Section Tension Adjustment Sheets and other larger pieces of ﬂatwork Tension on the discharge ribbons should be exit the unit and are fed to the ironer through the adjusted when ribbons sag or tend to track to one discharge section, various components of which side.
Page 138: Discharge Conveyor Ribbons Replacement
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Discharge Conveyor Ribbons Replacing Worn Ribbons Replacement Required Tools When ribbon tension can no longer be 3/8”, 9/16”, 3/4” wrenches, pliers adjusted, the entire set of discharge ribbons must be replaced. Perform only when the unit is OFF Ribbons that break should be replaced with power disconnected.
Page 139 Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Repeat Steps 7 to 9 to replace additional Replacing Broken or Missing Ribbons worn ribbons. Stagger the positions of the Ribbons that break should be replaced lacing clips to give the ﬂatwork a smooth immediately. To avoid excessive stress on only ﬂow.
Page 140: Discharge Conveyor Guide Ribbons Tension Adjustment/Replacement
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Discharge Conveyor Guide Ribbons WARNING Tension Adjustment/Replacement Never turn on power while Tension on the discharge conveyor guide pulling the ribbons through. ribbons cannot be adjusted mechanically because This is dangerous and each ribbon in the set has an elasticized insert unnecessary.
Page 141: Discharge Conveyor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Discharge Conveyor Drive Belt Discharge Conveyor Drive Roll Tension Adjustment Tracking Tape Replacement Over a period of time, the discharge conveyor Tracking tape is used to hold discharge ribbons drive belt will stretch from normal wear. When...
Page 142: Discharge Conveyor Doffer Roll Pressure Adjustment
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Scrape off any old cement which remains Discharge Conveyor Doffer Roll on the roll using a scraper, coarse sand- Pressure Adjustment paper or a wire brush. Wipe away any The doffer roll is designed to help make remaining residue with a clean cloth.
Page 143 Make sure that power is turned OFF at the Pull the leading edge of a new foam tube onto the ﬁrst few inches of the doffer roll main disconnect switch. opposite from the plugged end.
Page 144 Repair Edge/Edge Blanket At each end of the doffer roll, push the foam tubing in a few inches Apply contact adhesive to cover about 2” (50 mm) of each end of the roll (Figure 7-41). Push the foam tubing back into place and wipe off any excess adhesive that squeezes out at the ends.
Page 145: Sensors
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair General Photosensor Alignment 7.7 Sensors The alignment of photosensors is critical The spreader/feeder uses two types of sensors: to proper and productive operation of the photosensors, which rely on visual signals, and machine. proximity sensors, which rely on magnetic signals.
Page 146: Corner Photosensors Alignment
Corner Photosensors Alignment The corner photosensors watch as a ﬂatwork piece is brought into the machine and turn off when the trailing edge of the ﬂatwork clears them. These are retroreﬂective sensors, which means their proper operation depends on them being properly aligned with their reﬂectors.
Page 147: Roll Photosensors Alignment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Roll Photosensors Alignment Turn power ON at the main disconnect switch. The roll photosensors watch as the corners of the ﬂatwork move between the clutch-brake Press the green START button. rollers and turn off when only a small portion of Press any of the red safety STOP but- material remains pinched between them.
Page 148: Taut Photosensors Alignment
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket If adjustment is necessary: Taut Photosensors Alignment • Check the housing to make sure it is On occasion, the tail of the sheet going onto level. the conveyor may ﬂy up and be seen by the taut sensors, triggering an early air blast.
Page 149: Tail Photosensor Alignment
Tail Photosensor Alignment The tail photosensors watch as a ﬂatwork piece is carried onto the discharge ribbons and turn off when the trailing edge of the ﬂatwork clears them. These are retroreﬂective sensors, which means their proper operation depends on them being properly aligned with their reﬂectors.
Page 150: General Photosensor Sensitivity Adjustment
For more information, refer to the OPERATING PRINCIPLES chapter, Electrical Sys- tem section, Control System subsection, the Photosensors table, and to the Edge Figure 7-48: Photosensor sensitivity is adjusted Controller Inputs schematic, 6270047. using the potentiometer.
Page 151: Roll Photosensors Sensitivity Adjustment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Roll Photosensors Sensitivity When only about 1/8” of material is show- ing evenly, the red LEDs should extinguish Adjustment while the green remain lit (Figure 7-45, The roll sensors consist of two groups of four sensors each (Figure 7-45). They are located If the red LEDs go out too soon, sensitivity directly above the clutch-brake rollers;...
Page 152: Photosensor Replacement
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Photosensor Replacement Unscrew the photosensor from the mounting bracket. Be careful to save the If a photosensor fails or is erratic, it should screws. be replaced immediately. All photosensors are connected using a quick-release connector. Using these screws, secure the new pho- tosensor in position.
Page 153: Proximity Sensor Positioning Adjustment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Proximity Sensor Positioning CAUTION Adjustment Adjust the position of Proximity sensors are mounted close to the the proximity sensor very surface of the objects to be sensed. These sensors carefully. If it is struck, the activate when their magnetic ﬁeld is disturbed as sensor must be replaced.
Page 154: Proximity Sensor Replacement
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Proximity Sensor Replacement 7.8 Compressed Air If a proximity sensor fails or is erratic, it should System be replaced immediately. All proximity sensors The compressed air system provides the air are connected using a quick-release connector. which controls movement of various components of the spreader/feeder.
Page 155: General Air Cylinder Adjustment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair General Air Cylinder Adjustment Air cylinders should open and close smoothly and without banging; paired air cylinders should open and close together. Adjusting the exhaust air ﬂow valves when necessary helps keep the unit operating smoothly, quietly and efﬁciently.
Page 156 Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Transfer Rodless Air Cylinder (Figure Make sure all STATION buttons on the CHI Panel are off and the panel displays 7-54, 1) reads: • Adjust the air ﬂow to smoothly but quickly move the transfer clamps FEEDER OFF forward and backward.
Page 157: Left Spreader Clamp Air Pressure Adjustment
Edge/Edge Blanket Repair Left Spreader Clamp Air Pressure in and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it down. This lets compressed air into the Adjustment system, allowing adjustment with air pres- If flatwork is being damaged because the sure in the system.
Page 158: Discharge Conveyor Air Cylinder Adjustment
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Turn the knob to adjust for a pressure Discharge Conveyor Air Cylinder reading on the air gauge from 35 to 45 PSI Adjustment (240-310 kPa). Make sure the discharge conveyor is operating Press down on the knob to lock in the correctly in that it both raises and lowers smoothly adjustment.
Page 159: Air Bar Alignment
Repair Air Bar Alignment There are two air bars used to lay down the leading edge of the ﬂatwork. The two air bars should always point horizontally, with the air blast blowing between the discharge ribbons and the air foil.
Page 160: Air Foil Adjustment
Repair Edge/Edge Blanket Air Foil Adjustment Move the air foil slightly up or down as deemed necessary. Normal positioning Because it helps ensure a smooth lay down of is about 1” (25 mm) above the discharge ﬂatwork, the air foil is critical to proper operation ribbons.
Page 161 Edge/Edge Blanket 3024-010i Edge Spreader/Feeder Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder CHI PANEL OPERATION CHICAGO EDGE TYPE=0 04 PROGRAMS...
Page 162 3024-010i Edge/Edge Blanket INDEX CHI PANEL OPERATION ..............C-1 I. OPERATION ..................C-3 CHI Panel Controls and Indicators ............C-3 Model Type/Number of Programs ............C-4 Program Selection ...................C-4 Speed Control ..................C-4 Counters ....................C-5 Self-Diagnostics ..................C-5 II. PROGRAMMING ................C-6 Start Programming ..................C-6 Make Programming Changes ..............C-7...
Page 163 Used to differentiate between ﬂat sheets and The CHI panel is the heart of the operation of ﬁtted sheets. When BYPASS is ON, the unit the Edge spreader/feeder. automatically opens the lower spreader belts Panel Display (A) to accommodate fitted sheets or odd items.
Page 164 3024-010i Edge/Edge Blanket Model Type/Number of Programs Program Selection When the unit ﬁrst starts up, the following Once the standard display shows, pressing displays on the CHI Panel for about 3 seconds: a STATION button will select the program(s) entered for that particular station button. If the...
Page 165 Edge/Edge Blanket 3024-010i • Counts for a speciﬁc program cannot be AUTO Mode manually adjusted up or down. • To reset the count for a speciﬁc program KING SHEET COTTON to zero, press and hold the – button for *AUTO XXX FPM CNT XXXXX three seconds.
Page 166 3024-010i Edge/Edge Blanket II. PROGRAMMING The spreader/feeder is programmed at the factory Start Programming for common piece sizes with typical values for item To program any of the CHI Panel’s function, names, conveyor speed, bypass and CHI select. follow these steps: Since each laundry is different, the unit can be reprogrammed as desired.
Page 167 Edge/Edge Blanket 3024-010i Make Programming Changes End Programming To change the FPM setting, press the + When ﬁnished changing program settings, or – buttons to increase or decrease the follow these steps to save or discard changes. speed. Saving Changes Press the CURSOR button to move to the Press the ENTER button to save.
Page 168 3024-010i Edge/Edge Blanket III. ADJUSTMENT Sometimes it may be necessary to adjust various Start Adjustment settings in order to ﬁne tune the performance of To adjust any of the CHI panel’s functions, the unit. In addition, adjustments can be made...
Page 169 Edge/Edge Blanket 3024-010i End Adjustment NOTE: F o r t h e P r o g r a m When ﬁnished making adjustments, follow Adjustments (CHI) to be effective, these steps to save or discard changes. a program must be selected via a...
Page 170 3024-010i Edge/Edge Blanket Inlet Adjustments (INL) Transfer Adjustments (TRN) The corner stop delay and corner grab delay The transfer roll hold time and transfer spread can be individually adjusted. When INL is chosen delay can be individually adjusted. When TRN is...
Page 171 Edge/Edge Blanket 3024-010i Spreader Adjustments (SPR) Discharge Adjustments (Feed) The spread delay and spread slow buffer can The tension time can be individually adjusted, be individually adjusted. When SPR is chosen but delay to air#2 is no longer used. When FEED...
Page 172 3024-010i Edge/Edge Blanket Ironer Speed Interlock Adjustments IRON is actually two settings. The ﬁrst number set (3 digits after the word IRON), controls (IRN) the minimum speed at which the feeder can All of these settings deal with how the operate.
Page 173 Edge/Edge Blanket 3024-010i Program Adjustments (CHI) When CHI is chosen from the SELECT ADJUSTMENT menu, the following displays: NOTE: Only CHI adjustments are STATION program speciﬁc. PACE=04 LOWSPRED 200FPM All others are global. TORQ.16S AIR.16S GAP-06” Note that the PACE setting only has meaning These adjustments apply speciﬁcally to the...
Page 174 3024-010i Edge/Edge Blanket IV. TESTING With the machine off, check the continuity The testing function should only be used to see of the fuse for this output and replace it if and hear the operation of the unit to verify proper necessary.
Page 175 Edge/Edge Blanket 3024-010i Start Testing Press and hold the TEST button; then, press the ENTER button. Release both To test any of the CHI Panel’s functions, buttons. The SELECT TEST menu dis- follow these ﬁrst steps: plays as follows: Locate the appropriate schematic(s).
Page 176 3024-010i Edge/Edge Blanket Look at the control boards to conﬁrm the End Testing correct LEDs light. If a component fails To leave test mode, follow these steps: to operate or an LED fails to trigger prop- erly, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING When ﬁnished running a test, press the...
Page 177 Edge/Edge Blanket 3024-010i Inlet Section Test (INL) Spreader Section Test (SPR) The panel display shows: The panel display shows: CONVEYOR DOWN 8 UPPER SPREAD IN17/OUT18 LEFT ROLL9 RIGHT ROLL10 LOWER IN11/OUT12 GAP19 The control system automatically begins to The control system automatically begins...
Page 179 PL#3038-016b NOTE: When ordering parts, please provide the serial number and a complete description of the machine, including any non-standard features. Edge/Edge Blanket Picture Parts List INDEX GENERAL SPREADER SECTION Front View ...........2 Upper Spreader Clamp Assy. (Left) ...22 Rear View ............4 Upper Spreader Clamp Assy.
Page 180 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Front View 34 35 36 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 10 11 31 32 21 22 NOTE: = 130” Machine Only = Optional Part Number Description 1411-545 RED MUSHROOM BUTTON STOP TURN RELEASE 3006-202 “EDGE”...
Page 181 BRKT FOR TROUGH 21” x 14” x 12 GA 2001-197 DOOR LEFT HAND EDGE 3418-500 SWIVEL CASTER W/2” BRAKE KIT ASSY 3403-145 GUARD CHANNEL ASSEMBLY W/PLEXIGLASS 3403-146 GUARD CHANNEL ASSEMBLY EDGE 130 1416-600-01 LENS RED 1416-605-01 LENS GREEN 1416-606-01 BASE UNIT 1416-601-01 POST 4”...
Page 182 = 130” Machine Only = Easi Glide Option Only Part Number Description 3004-322 BILINGUAL METAL PLATE “DO NOT ATTEMPT... 2001-147 DOOR RIGHT HAND EDGE B07-975 EYEBOLT 1” 9,000# RATING 3004-302 DISCHARGE CONVEYOR 3403-006 REAR GUARD W/ PLEXIGLASS 129”x15”x18 GA 3403-029 REAR PLEXI GUARD SPECIAL 139”x15”x18 GA...
Page 183 1414-410-01 SELECTOR SWITCH 3 POS RED (Only w/Easi-Glide Option) 0608-091 BRKT FOR TROUGH 21” x 14” x 12 GA 0605-005 BRAKES BRKT 4” x 8-3/4” x 1/4 GA EDGE 3418-600 LOCKING FLOOR PAD^ 0209-041 AIR FOIL ASSEMBLY 121-3/4” x 13”...
Page 184 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Rolls and Ribbons = 130” Machine Only = Edge Blanket Part Number Description 3407-410 INPUT LOWER S.S. EXTENSION 1205-231 IDLER ROLL 3” x 3” GROOVED W/BEARING 4215-003 LOCKING SPACER 1-3/4”ODx5/8”ID x14GA 1003-953 TEV TEX RIBBON 3” x 86” W/PIN W/V GUIDE 1003-982 POLYFLAKE RIBBON 3”x97”...
Page 185 0219-002 BLACK BRUSH 2-1/2” x 2” WHITE BELT W/LOOPS 3” x 120” & W/PIN (Edge Blanket only) 1003-926 WHITE BELT W/LOOPS 3” x 130” & W/PIN (130” Edge Blanket only) 34^* 1003-931 * = 130” Machine Only ^ = Edge Blanket Only...
Page 186 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Left Side Bearings Part Number Description 0402-774 BEARING 1” BORE STAT MOUNT 0402-763 BEARING HANGER 1” BORE PERM LUBE 0402-060 BEARING 2 BOLT FLANGE 5/8” BORE 0402-766 BEARING HANGER 1-1/4” BORE...
Page 187 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Right Side Bearings Part Number Description 0402-763 BEARING HANGER 1” BORE PERM LUBE 0402-774 BEARING 1” BORE STAT MOUNT 0402-766 BEARING HANGER 1-1/4” BORE...
Page 188 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Drive Detail (Left) Part Number Description 0608-039 SENSOR BRACKET 4” x 5” x 12 GA 0608-161 RIGHT HAND BELT BEARING BRKT 0608-162 LEFT HAND BELT BEARING BRKT 1223-900 BELT POLY CHAIN GT 1201-195 SPROCKET #40 12T 5/8”BORE KWAY 2 STSCR...
Page 189 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Drive Detail (Right) Part Number Description 1215-020 BUSHING 1108-5/8 BORE 2801-390 MOTOR 1/2 HP 3/60/230/460 1725RPM FR 56C 1223-900 BELT POLY CHAIN GT 1221-250 PULLEY POWER GRIP 2801-290 MOTOR 1/3 HP 3/60/230/460 1725RPM FR 56C 1205-740 V BELT SHEAVE 1-3/4”...
Page 190 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Misc. Parts & Pieces (Left) Part Number Description 0202-450 VALVE IN LINE SPRING RETURN 1/4” OD 1803-003 RUBBER BUMPER 8” x 2” x 1” THK 0209-014 AIR BAR ALUMINUM TUBING 13/16” OD x 62”L 0209-015 AIR BAR ALUMINUM TUBING 13/16” OD x 67”L 0205-075 STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 1/8”...
Page 191 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Misc. Parts & Pieces (Right) NOTE: = 130” Machine Only Part Number Description 1607-228 PHOTOSENSOR LIGHT OPERATE W/CONN. AND 1413-507 SWITCH W/O ACTUATOR W/M20 CONNECTOR 0202-450 VALVE IN LINE SPRING RETURN 1/4” OD 0203-200 ELBOW FLOW CONTROL 1/8” NPT 0205-250 ELBOW 1/8”...
Page 192 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Inlet Conveyor Detail Part Number Description 0219-002 BLACK BRUSH 2-1/2” x 2” 1607-215 PHOTOSENSOR DIFFUSED W/CONNECTOR^ 1608-003 TOUCH SENSOR ASSY W/CONNECTOR 0605-547 ADD-ON BRACKET INPUT CONVEYOR 0410-007 SPACER 1” OD x 3/8” ID 2-1/2” LONG STEEL...
Page 193 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Lower Inlet Assembly Detail Part Number Description 0208-015 EYE BRKT FOR 1-1/4” BORE CYLINDER 0208-010 CLEVIS BRKT & PIN FOR 1-1/4” BORE CYL 0205-075 STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 1/8” NPT x 1/4” OD 0203-200 ELBOW FLOW CONTROL 1/8” NPT 0208-250 AIR CYLINDER 8”...
Page 194 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Inlet Drive Mechanism See Rear View Detail Part Number Description 1205-945 V BELT SHEAVE 4” OD 5/8” BORE 0401-510 BEARING THRUST 5/8” ID 1203-032 POWER TWIST BELT 4 L 47 LINKS LONG 1205-807 V BELT SHEAVE 3-3/4” OD 1” BORE 0614-155 COLLAR 5/8”...
Page 195 REFLECTOR SENSOR ^ 1203-031 POWER TWIST BELT 4 L 38 LINKS LONG 0608-067 PLEXIGLASS BRKT 42” x 16” x 12 GA 0607-101 UPPER CLUTCH MOUNT ASSY EDGE 0605-534 BRAKE-CLUTCH MOUNT PLATE 8”x4-1/4”x1/4 G 0608-228 LEFT PHOTOCELL MOUNT 6-1/4” x2” x12 GA 0608-359 L.H.
Page 196 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Inlet Drive (Rear Detail) See Rear View Detail Part Number Description 0202-450 VALVE IN LINE SPRING RETURN 1/4” OD 0202-490 SOLENOID 24 VAC 0202-500 PLUG IN FOR AIR VALVE 0402-766 BEARING HANGER 1-1/4” BORE 1208-355 BRAKE CLUTCH W/SHEAVE...
Page 197 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Inlet Drive Train Part Number Description 2801-500 MOTOR 3/4 HP 3/60/230/460 1725RMP FR 56C 1205-740 V BELT SHEAVE 1-3/4” OD 5/8” BORE 1203-600 V BELT DOUBLE SIDE 51” AA 51 1205-842 V BELT SHEAVE 4-1/2” OD 1” BORE 1205-945 V BELT SHEAVE 4”...
Page 198 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Transfer Clamp NOTE: To perform semi-annual preventive maintenance, order roll bearings 0208-507. For more extensive work, order Repair Kit Part #0208-491. = Not included w/Edge Blanket = Edge Blanket ONLY...
Page 199 1/4-20 x 1” SHOULDER BOLT HX. HD. 0203-215 FLOW CONTROL 1/4”x1/4” TUBE 0205-255 ELBOW SWIVEL 1/8” NPT x 1/4” OD 0208-507 ROD BEARING RODLESS AIR CYLINDER 0208-491 REPAIR KIT 11” RODLESS AIR CYLINDER * = Not included with Edge Blanket ^ = Edge Blanket Only...
Page 200 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Upper Spreader Clamp Assembly (Left) = Edge 130” Part Number Description 0206-830 E CHAIN 0206-835 E-CHAIN, 50 LINKS W/CONN LINK 1223-900 BELT POLY CHAIN GT 0602-464 UPPER SPREADER BELT BRKT ASSY 0204-402 LINEAR BEARING^ 0204-401 RAIL LINEAR 63”...
Page 201 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Upper Spreader Clamp Assembly (Right) = Edge 130” Part Number Description 0206-830 E CHAIN 0206-835 E-CHAIN, 50 LINKS W/CONN LINK 0204-402 LINEAR BEARING^ 1223-900 BELT POLY CHAIN GT 0602-464 UPPER SPREADER BELT BRKT ASSY 0204-401 RAIL LINEAR 63”...
Page 202 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Lower Spreader Detail 22 21 15 16 24 25 RIGHT HAND * = 130” Machine Only LEFT HAND Part Number Description 1205-027 IDLER ROLL W/ 5/8” BEARINGS 4215-003 LOCKING WASHER 1-3/4”ODx5/8”ID x14GA 0607-364 R.H. BELT SPREADER ARM ASSY COMPLETE 1205-028 ROLL 2-1/4”...
Page 203 ELBOW FLOW CONTROL 1/8” NPT 0205-075 STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 1/8” NPT x 1/4” OD 0405-050 BEARING ROD END 1/4” FEMALE 3210-019 BELT SPREADER GUARD RIGHT EDGE 120 3210-021 BELT SPREADER GUARD LEFT EDGE 120 3210-022 BELT SPREADER GUARD RIGHT EDGE 130 3210-023...
Page 204 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Solenoid Air Valve Locations Upper Rear Beam EXIT CONVEYOR LIFT (MANUAL AIR VALVE) SV16L SV14 SV15 SV16R SV20L SV20R SV10 Typical SV20L and SV20R behind main crossbeam...
Page 205 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Solenoid Air Valve Locations continued... Pneumatic Air Valve Location Function Description Part Number Reference Coils MAIN VALVE 3/8 VALVE 0202-510 0202-490 INLET CONVEYOR LIFT VALVE IN LINE 1/4 0202-450 0202-490 LEFT CLUTCH VALVE IN LINE 1/4...
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Page 207 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Main Pneumatic Assembly SV19 SV13 SV22 19 18 Part Number Description 1409-002 MAIN PNEU PANEL 11” x 14” x 12 GA 0202-470 VALVE DUAL AIR SUPPLY 1/8” 0205-150 STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 1/4” NPT x 3/8” OD 0203-300 MUFFLER EXHAUST 1/4”...
Page 208 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Main Air Filter Assembly Part Number Description 5001-149 NIPPLE 1/2” x CLOSE 0203-195 REGULATOR 1/2” NPT 0205-365 ELBOW SWIVEL 1/2” NPT x 1/2” OD 0608-100 AIR FILTER BRKT 3-1/2” x 11-1/2” x 7 GA 0203-170 FILTER DRAIN 1/2” NPT 0203-175 GAUGE 1/8”...
Page 209 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Regulator Assembly - Upper Spreader Clamp Part Number Description 0205-085 STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 3/8” NPT x 1/4” OD 0203-190 REGULATOR 3/8” NPT 0203-135 GAUGE 160 PSI 1/8” NPT 1-3/4” DIA 5010-050 1/8-27 SLOTTED HEADLESS STEEL PIPE PLUG...
Page 210 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Air Reservoir Valve Assembly (Left) Part Number Description 0205-200 STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 3/8” NPT x 1/2” OD 0202-960 VALVE AIR 1/2” 24 VAC 5001-149 NIPPLE 1/2” x CLOSE 5206-160 TEE 3/8 x 3/8 x 1/2 BRASS 5003-020 HEX BUSHING 1/2”...
Page 211 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Air Reservoir Valve Assembly (Right) Part Number Description 0205-200 STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 3/8” NPT x 1/2” OD 5003-020 HEX BUSHING 1/2” x 3/8” 0202-960 VALVE AIR 1/2” 24 VAC 5001-149 NIPPLE 1/2” x CLOSE 0205-315 ELBOW SWIVEL 3/8” NPT x 3/8” OD 0205-175 STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 3/8”...
Page 212 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Main Electrical Panel 12 11 10 12 11 10 (24VDC) (24VDC) (24VDC) 9 10 12 11 10 1612-601 1612-601 1612-601 1612-530 PSC1-6 PSC1 PSC1-5 PSC1-8 PSC1-7 +5VDC DETECT CN 11 PSC1-9 12 VDC -5VDC PSC1-10 INV4-C...
Page 213 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Main Electrical Panel continued... Part Number Description 1612-601 INPUT BOARD 10-OC 24 VDC 1401-505 RELAY SPST 24 VDC 1 POLE ^ 1612-530 POWER SUPPLY 5VDC/24 VDC 1612-750 INPUT BOARD 9 24VAC 1612-553 OUTPUT BOARD 24VAC 1612-411...
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Page 215 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Disconnect Panel Part Number Description 1412-125 TRANSFORMER CL-2 75VA 120/208/240V TO 24 1402-650 SWITCH DISCONNECT ASSY TYPE J 1401-600 CONTACTOR REVERSING 9AMP 24VAC 1405-230 MOTOR PROTECTOR 1-1.6 AMP 1410-391 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10 A 3 POLE 1410-210...
Page 216 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Photosensor Locations PE4A,B,C,D PE5A,B,C,D PX12 PE2A,B,C PE3A,B,C PE26 PE26 PE14A PE14B PE22 PE23 PX24 PX25 PE15 PE16 PE27 PE13...
Page 217 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Photosensor Locations continued... Schematic Location/Function Type/Setting Part Number Reference Inlet Conveyor Diffuse Dark Operate 1607-215 w/connector PE2 A,B,C Left Corner Reﬂective Light Operate 1607-210 w/connector PE3 A,B,C Right Corner Reﬂective Light Operate 1607-210 w/connector PE4A,B,C,D Left Roller...
Page 218 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Easi-Glide Assembly (Optional) Part Number Description 1201-201 SPROCKET #40 12T 1” BORE KWAY 2 STSCR 0608-098 MOTOR BRKT 13-1/8x5-3/16*7G W/3-3/4 HOLE 2809-525 GEARMOTOR 80.58:1 RATIO 3209-073 DRIVE ROLL 2” x 125” x 3/8” GA 3209-105 DRIVE ROLL 2” x 135” x 3/8” GA...
Page 219 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Pacing Light (Optional) Part Number Description 1416-600-01 LENS RED 1416-605-01 LENS GREEN 1416-606-01 BASE UNIT 1416-601-01 POST 4” WITH BASE 1416-601-01 POST 4” WITH BASE 0605-299 PACING LAMP MOUNT 4-3/4”x4-5/8”x7 GA...
Page 220 PL#3038-016b Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder Regular & Custom Exit Conveyor Position (Optional) For Right Cylinder Only For Left Cylinder Only 7.75” Drill New Cylinder Mounting Hole 0.5" Dia. = For 12" & 18" Exit Conveyor Extension Only 8.25”...
Page 221 Edge/Edge Blanket Spreader/Feeder PL#3038-016b Regular & Custom Exit Conveyor Position (Optional) Part Number Description 0208-375 AIR CYLINDER 2-1/2” BORE 20” STROKE DC 0205-375 TEE 1/4” NPT x 1/4” OD x 1/4” OD 5003-010 HEX BUSHING 3/8” x 1/4” 0205-290 ELBOW SWIVEL 3/8” NPT x 1/4” OD 0608-655 R.H.
Page 223 NOTE: When ordering parts, please provide the serial number and a complete description of the machine, including any non-standard features . Edge Schematics 6210-278...
Page 236 02/20/07 Edge TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6500-066F App:GW Spreader Feeder Production Variable Speed Drive Output Feet per Minute (m/min) Minimum (8.5) Maximum (46) Motors Total 2 1/4 (1.68) Inlet Conveyor Drive , HP (kW) (0.56) Lower Spreader left Drive , HP (kW) (0.25)
Page 237 02/20/07 Edge TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS with Easi-Glide 6500-069E App:GW Spreader Feeder Production Variable Speed Drive Output Feet per Minute (m/min) Minimum (8.5) Maximum (46) Motors Total 2 1/2 (1.86) Inlet Conveyor Drive , HP (kW) (0.56) Lower Spreader left Drive , HP (kW) (0.25)
Page 239 3010-025 GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHART These torque values are approximate and should not be accepted as accurate limits. Indeterminate factors (surface finish, type of plating and lubrication) in specific applications preclude the publication of accurate values for universal use. DO NOT USE the below values for gasketed joints or joints of soft materials. DO NOT USE your torque wrench for values greater than its maximum scale reading.

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