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  • Page 1 AIR CHICAGO ® (STANDARD/XW/XL/XXL) Towel Folder...
  • Page 2 Chicago Dryer Company © Instruction Manual #3019-105b CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY 2200 N. Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois USA 60639-3737 Telephone: (773) 235-4430 Fax: (773) 235-4439 www.chidry.com...
  • Page 3 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS MANUAL Updates Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 3 - Operating Guidelines Chapter 4 - Preventive Maintenance Chapter 5 - Operating Principles Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Chapter 7 - Repair CHI PANEL BULLETIN PICTURE PARTS LIST SCHEMATIC PARTS LIST...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) 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 Models and Model Designations ............. 1-6 Optional Equipment ................. 1-6...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION Site and Utility Requirements ..............2-2 Installation Procedures ................2-4 Inspection ....................2-4 Uncrating and Positioning ............... 2-5 Compressed Air Supply Connection ............2-6 Electrical Connection ................2-7 Final Protective Wrapper Removal ............2-9 Pre-Operational Checkout ..............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) CHAPTER 3 OPERATING GUIDELINES Safety Features ..................3-2 Main Disconnect Switch ................3-2 Safety STOP Buttons ................3-2 Air Permeable Barriers (Safety Guards) ..........3-2 Safety Interlock Switches ................ 3-3 Safety Labels ..................3-3 Operating Controls ..................
  • Page 7 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents CHAPTER 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PM Task Table ....................4-1 Daily PM (8 Hours) .................. 4-2 Watch and Listen for Anything Abnormal ..........4-2 General Cleanliness ................4-2 Check and Clean Photosensors .............. 4-3 Check Safety Equipment ................. 4-3 Weekly PM (50 Hours) ................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) CHAPTER 5 OPERATING PRINCIPLES Safety ........................ 5-2 Electrical System ..................5-2 Power System ..................5-2 Control System ..................5-6 Compressed Air System ................ 5-10 Air Filter/Regulators................5-10 Air Pressure Switch ................5-10 Air Reservoir ..................5-10 Air Valves/Air Valve Solenoids ...............5-11 Air Cylinder .....................5-11 Air Manifolds (Air Bars/Air Jets) .............5-11...
  • Page 9 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Symptoms ................6-2 CHI Diagnostic Message Index ............... 6-6 LED Diagnostics ..................6-8 Electrical ....................6-10 Mechanical .................... 6-13 Primary Folding ..................6-14 First Crossfold ..................6-17 Second Crossfold .................. 6-19 Stacker ....................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) CHAPTER 7 REPAIR Safety Considerations ................7-2 Parts Availability ..................7-3 Ribbons ....................7-3 Inlet Ribbon Tension Adjustment ............. 7-4 Primary Fold Ribbon Tension Adjustment ..........7-4 Intermediate Ribbon Tension Adjustment ..........7-5 Transfer Ribbon Tension Adjustment ............7-6 Stacker Ribbon Tension Adjustment ............
  • Page 11 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents Sensors ....................7-32 Photosensor Replacement ..............7-32 Primary Fold Ski Position Detect Proximity Sensor Adjustment .... 7-34 Primary Fold Ski Position Detect Proximity Sensor Replacement ..7-35 Stacker Proximity Sensor Adjustment ........... 7-36 Stacker Proximity Sensor Replacement ..........7-38 Primary Fold Skis Limit Switch Adjustment ...........

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    Notify the carrier at once if the unit is received in damaged condition. Chicago Dryer Company’s responsibility for shipping damage, other than the standard warranty, ceases upon delivery to the carrier. For more information on the warranty, see the full page warranty...

  • Page 13: Site And Utility Requirements

    Installation Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Compressed air that is clean and dry must 2.1 Site and Utility be provided for the unit. This is very important Requirements because the air will blow directly on the flatwork. The compressed air supply must meet the See Figure 2-1 for the clearances required by pressure and air flow requirements noted in the the Air Chicago.
  • Page 14 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Installation 24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24" Figure 2-1: Recommended clearances for Air Chicago installation.

  • Page 15: Installation Procedures

    Installation Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Inspection 2.2 Installation Carefully inspect all shipments before they Procedures are accepted from the carrier. Upon delivery, Installation of the unit includes: make sure all items listed on the bill have been received. • Inspection Any shortage, breakage, or damage noticed at •...

  • Page 16: Uncrating And Positioning

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Installation Uncrating and Positioning Move the unit into final position and lock the casters. The endframes of the machine should rest firmly on the floor. Secure the Required Tools unit to its foundation if required by local forklift, crowbar, sledgehammer, wire code or conditions.

  • Page 17: Compressed Air Supply Connection

    Installation Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Compressed Air Supply Connection The folder requires a compressed air supply to fold the flatwork. The air must be clean and dry. This is very important because air will blow directly on the flatwork. The compressed air supply must meet the pressure and airflow requirements noted in the APPENDIX, Technical Specifications.

  • Page 18: Electrical Connection

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Installation Electrical Connection Exit and Return Conveyors Power Connections The nameplate (Figure 2-2), located on On the outer wall of the left endframe near the right side of the inlet conveyor, shows the the front of the unit, is a pair of electrical electrical requirements of the folder.
  • Page 19 Installation Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Pacing Light (Option) Attachment Main Power Connection The pacing light is shipped protective wrapper Required Tools inside the front right endframe. screwdriver Remove the pacing light from its protec- tive wrapper. WARNING At the left front of the unit, align the white Only a qualified electrician arrow on the light with the black arrow on should make the electrical...

  • Page 20: Final Protective Wrapper Removal

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Installation Extend the wires through conduit or Final Protective Wrapper Removal greenfield. If it will be necessary to move After the unit is positioned, secured and the folder, leave plenty of slack in the connected, remove the protective plastic covers. greenfield for this purpose.

  • Page 21: Pre-Operational Checkout

    Installation Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Security of Hardware 2.3 Pre-Operational Hardware may loosen during shipment or Checkout rigging. NOTE: For more information Required Tools about the controls mentioned in wrench, Allen wrench the following procedures, refer to the OPERATING GUIDELINES chapter, Operating Controls Make sure power is OFF at the main dis- section and to the CHI PANEL connect switch.

  • Page 22: Compressed Air Supply Checkout

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Installation Compressed Air Supply Checkout The machine has a total of 4 air gauges/pressure regulators. Each must be checked to make sure it has the correct initial pressure setting. Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected. WARNING Wear protective eyewear when working with...

  • Page 23: Ribbon Rotation Checkout

    Installation Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Ribbon Rotation Checkout At this point, the unit can be energized and checked for proper electrical operation. All maintenance procedures should be handled by at least two qualified people. Using the “buddy system” decreases the risk of an accident. Turn power ON at the main disconnect switch.

  • Page 24: Safety Device And Chi Panel Function Checkout

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Installation Safety Device and CHI Panel Safety Device Check Function Checkout If necessary, turn power ON at the main disconnect switch, and turn ON the com- The machine can now be energized, checked pressed air supply. for proper safety device and control function, and checked for correct operation.
  • Page 25 Installation Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Restart the unit and open or remove one CHI Panel Function Check endframe panel. Make sure that all moving On the CHI panel (Figure 2-14), press a elements stop, an error message displays SIZE SELECT button. Its indicator should in the CHI Panel, the audible alarm sounds light.

  • Page 26: Primary Fold Operation Checkout

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Installation Primary Fold Operation Checkout In automatic mode (using the SIZE SELECT buttons), flatwork is automatically measured for Primary Fold Skis its length and then processed with no primary fold, 1/2 primary fold or 1/3 (French) primary fold, depending upon the program selected.

  • Page 27: Crossfold Operation Checkout

    Installation Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Crossfold Operation Checkout Checkout Completion Repeat the following procedures as necessary If any of the checkout steps are unsuccessful, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING chapter to confirm that the crossfold section is working correctly. Refer to figure 2-17 for illustrations for additional information.
  • Page 34 07/08/09 Air Chicago TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6500-003D App:GW Folder Production Speed Drive Output Feet per Minute (m/min) (49.1) Motors Total (1.5) Main Drive , HP (kW) (0.75) Discharge Drive , HP (kW) ½ (0.375) Servo Drive , HP (kW) (0.125) Conveyor Drive 1 , HP (kW) (0.125) Conveyor Drive 2 , HP (kW) (0.125)
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 38 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Index INDEX Adjustment, CHI Panel 3-11, C-11 Categories, General Operating Techniques 3-13 End Adjustment C-12 Chains and Belts 7-19 First and Second Crossfold C-14 Drive Belts, Condition and Tension Check 4-8 Primary Fold C-13 Drive Chains, Clean and Lubricate 4-10 Stacker C-14 Feed Ribbon Drive Chain Tension Adjustment Start Adjustment C-11...
  • Page 39 Index Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) CHI Panel (cont) Controls, Operating. See Operating Controls Programming C-7 Controls and Indicators, CHI Panel 3-6, C-3 Crossfold C-10 Control System, Electrical 5-6 End Programming C-8 CHI Panel 5-6 Feed C-9 Communications and the Boards 5-6 Pacing C-9 Electrical Panel 5-7 Primary Fold C-9...
  • Page 40 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Index Fold System Fold Operation 3-8 Electrical Automatic Operation 3-10 Checkout Connection Counters 3-11 Ribbon Rotation 2-12 Folding Accuracy 3-9 Check Connections 4-15 Manual Operation 3-10 Check Insulation Resistance to Earth Ground 4- Programming, Adjustment, Testing 3-11 Self-Diagnostics 3-11 Connection 2-7 Electrical Panel...
  • Page 41 Index Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) LED Diagnostics, Troubleshooting 6-8 Operating Controls 3-4 Limit Switch CHI Panel 3-6, C-3 Adjustment Operating Techniques 3-12 Primary Fold Ski Position Detect 7-39 Processing Standards 3-13 Linkages Work Habits 3-14 Stacker Door, Lubricate 4-8 Operation, CHI Panel C-3 Lubricate Automatic (Program) C-4 Drive Chains 4-10...
  • Page 42 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Index Preventive Maintenance Annual PM (2000 Hours) 4-15 Repair Daily PM (8 Hours) 4-2 Parts Availability 7-3 Monthly PM (200 Hours) 4-9 Safety Considerations 7-2 Semi-Annual PM (1000 Hours) 4-11 Return Conveyor Task Table 4-1 Drive System 5-13 Weekly PM (50 Hours) 4-4 Ribbon Tension Adjustment 7-9 Primary Fold...
  • Page 43 Index Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Safety Guards 1-4, 3-2 Stacker Safety Interlock Switches 1-5, 3-3 Adjustment, CHI Panel C-14 Safety Labels 1-5, 3-3 Door Safety Messages in this Manual 1-6 Air Cylinder Air Flow Adjustment 7-43 Safety Stop Buttons 1-5, 3-2, C-6 Bearings, Check and Grease 4-7 Safe Work Habits 1-3 Linkages, Lubricate 4-8...
  • Page 44 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Index Threaded Rods Clean and Lubricate 4-11 Tracking Tape Replacement Grey 7-16 Overview 7-14 Riveted 7-17 White 7-15 Transfer Ribbon Drive and Idler Roll Tracking Tape Replacement 7-17 Drive Chain Tension Adjustment 7-22 Tension Adjustment 7-6 Troubleshooting CHI Diagnostic Message Index 6-6 CHI Panel 6-23 Compressed Air System 6-24...

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