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BA. P25-P30 /02.03 /E
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  • Page 1 BA. P25-P30 /02.03 /E SN 703903...
  • Page 2 This machine, which works with the solvent TETRACHLORETHENE (perc), complies with the EC Machinery Directive 98/37 EC, the EC Low Voltage Directive 73/23 EEC in the version RL 93/68 EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the harmonized standards EN 292 Part 1 and Part 2 EN 60204-1 (DIN-VDE 0113 Part I) EN 418 EN ISO 8230*...
  • Page 3 Dear Customer, It gives us great pleasure to present you with your BÖWE machine. You are acquiring a machine that has been designed and manufactured to meet the highest quality standards and that corresponds to the latest standards in research and technology. Please do not put these installation instructions away without reading them! This manual contains all of the important information that you need...
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  • Page 5 Total filling amount for the first filling: about 600 l (about 970 kg) or about 158.4 US gal (about 2138.8 lbs) Tank I: Minimum filling volume: P25: 120 l (31.7 US gal) P30: 150 l (39.6 US gal) - Chemical additives The chemical additives used must be heat-resistant under operating conditions.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    BÖWE P 25 /P30 Contents 1 General Information ................. 1 Technical Literature..........................1 Laws, Ordinances, Regulations ......................1 Corrective Maintenance Work ......................1 2 Safety Regulations ................. 2 Safe Installation and Commissioning....................2 Authorized Use............................2 Operation and Maintenance........................3 Repair Work ............................4 Decommissioning and Disassembling ....................5 Further Safety Regulations ........................5 3 View of the Machine ................
  • Page 7 BÖWE P 25 /P30 Contents 7.11 Cool-Down ............................24 7.12 Drying Controller (Volumendrystat) ....................24 7.13 Loading Door Venting........................24 7.14 Distillation ............................25 7.14.1 Overfill Preventer in Still (Optional Equipment) ................25 7.15 Emission-Free Still Rake Out ......................25 7.16 Water Separator /Safety Separator....................25 7.17 Dosing Unit DG18..........................26 7.18 Spraymatic SPP ..........................26...
  • Page 8: General Information

    1.3 Corrective Maintenance Work We recommend that you commission the customer service department of the BÖWE organization for the maintenance, servicing and operating safety of this valuable drycleaning machine. They use original BÖWE spare parts. * With option: Distillation overfill preventer P25/P30...
  • Page 9: Safety Regulations

    The BÖWE Organization Customer Service department is responsible for carrying out the first startup. 2.2 Authorized Use This drycleaning machine is exclusively designed for operation with the solvent TETRACHLORETHENE (perc). ( See "Necessary Operating and Chemical Additives"). Handle these solvents directly only when absolutely necessary and wear protective gloves and goggles. P25/P30...
  • Page 10: Operation And Maintenance

    Do not perform any maintenance work when the machine is in operation. Make sure that the solvents, lubricants and chemical additives meet the specified quality requirements. Perform maintenance work only when the machine is turned off and secured and has cooled off. P25/P30...
  • Page 11: Repair Work

    When working on pneumatic control parts, make sure that there is no pressure in the system. Only specially trained refrigeration technicians are authorized to make repairs to the refrigeration unit. All spare parts used must comply with the technical standards set by the manufacturer. P25/P30...
  • Page 12: Decommissioning And Disassembling

    No unauthorized personnel are allowed in the area of the machine. The daily checks prescribed in the operating instructions represent the minimum requirements. Operating personnel must immediately report any changes in the machine that could affect the safety. P25/P30...
  • Page 13 If necessary, request a BÖWE customer service technician. The escape of larger amounts of solvent is a reportable malfunction. It must be reported to the responsible authorities, industrial control group, fire department, water resources board or subordinate water authorities. P25/P30...
  • Page 14 These instructions also contain information on all additional protective measures, information on correct behavior during operating malfunctions according to the local conditions and first aid instructions. The German Hazardous Substances Ordinance, VBG 66, and the 2 BImSchV stipulate the obligation for operating instructions. P25/P30...
  • Page 15: View Of The Machine

    3 View of the Machine 703904-01-A 3.1 General Information The BÖWE P25/P30 is a state of the art drycleaning machine with computer control. The high level of the processing technology it offers allows you to treat virtually all textiles on the market without problems.
  • Page 16: Rear Of The Machine

    Solvent pump Refrigeration unit Safety troughs Insertion filter Still rake out system pump Airshaft Still Air heater Safety separator Cage housing with cage Water separator Button trap Venting and aeration filter Standard delivery includes 1 economy filter Option (USA standard) P25/P30...
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    (US gal) Economy filter 75 (19.8) 75 (19.8) l (US gal) Distillation Filling l (US gal) 250 (66.0) 250 (66.0) Total l (US gal) 480 (126.7) 480 (126.7) The dimensions given may differ if special options are used P25/P30...
  • Page 18 Elec. energy distillation Saturated steam distillation kg (lb) 14.5 (32.0) 17 (37.5) Cooling water for dist. (12 °C/53.6 ° F) l (US gal) 180 (47.5) 200 (52.8) Compressed air (6 bar/87 psi) l (US gal) 6 (1.6) 6 (1.6) P25/P30...
  • Page 19 (58 - 72.1 psi) overpressure, saturated steam, ambient temperature 5 to + 40 °C (41 to +95 °F) Inc. desorption process per 25 cycles For portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point 5.3.1 **** Refers to water without any additives Subject to change! P25/P30...
  • Page 20: Settings And Optimum Operating Values

    Still stripping OFF °C (°F) 138 (280.4) 138 (280.4) Thermal sensor, distilled solvent °C (°F) 55 (131) 55 (131) Panel in steam feeder mm (in) 6 (0.24) 6 (0.24) Panel in direct steam line mm (in) 4 (0.16) 4 (0.16) P25/P30...
  • Page 21: Operation

    703903-01-0 Use only stabilized, high-purity TETRACHLORETHENE (perc), in accordance with DIN 53978. The amount of solvent needed is: Machine P25 Tank I: approx. 120 l (approx. 195 kg) or approx. 31.7 US gal (approx. 430.0 lb) Machine P30 Tank I: approx.
  • Page 22: Refilling Solvent

    Fill in 12 kg (22 lb) of activated carbon (cylindrical pellets with approx. 4 mm (0.16 inch) diameter, type Supersorbon K40). The heating coil must be covered. Replace the fine filter sieve and clamping ring. Replace the cover and close the quick release fastener. Secure the upper tube of the carbon container again. P25/P30...
  • Page 23: Filling The Water Separator

    - Select the required dosing amount with the setting screw (1). - Insert suction hose (2) into cleaning agent container. - Run through 1 or 2 dosing procedures by pressing the button (3). Note on setting: Move the setting screw (1) down only when pressing the pushbutton! 703905-23-02 P25/P30...
  • Page 24: Spraymatic (Optional Equipment)

    There is an 8-mm (.3 in) ∅ bore hole in the paneling, to the left of the loading door, that you can use to release the lock. Use a screwdriver to press the bolt to the left and open the loading door. After correcting the error, close the loading door and cover and continue the program by pressing the "Start" button. P25/P30...
  • Page 25: Performing A Test Run

    You must keep a record of the quantities of cooling agent used and present this record to the authorities upon demand. Only people who have the necessary special knowledge and technical equipment are authorized to service and decommission refrigeration units. P25/P30...
  • Page 26: Automatic Operation - Brief Instructions

    You can unlock the door with the "⇑" button for up to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, start deodorizing "P34". Shutdown the machine immediately if there are dangers of any kind, such as if unbalances occur during the spinning cycle. Machine shutdown, turn main switch "OFF" or activate emergency shut down" switch. Attention! P25/P30...
  • Page 27: Functional Units

    The cooling is controlled over a thermal sensor at the input to the heat exchanger. During each bath with batch cooling, the program remains stopped before pumping up (the cage does not move) until the selected batch temperature has been reached. Then the batch temperature is monitored while the program runs. P25/P30...
  • Page 28: Economy Solvent Filter

    You use a second filter when you want to provide separate filtration of the solvent for white and dark garments. Each filter is allocated to a machine tank. There are separate standard cleaning programs (P11 to P15 and P66) available for the second filter. Select filter maintenance program P40 for fully-automatic maintenance of the 2 filter. P25/P30...
  • Page 29: Adsorption Cartridge Filter

    - Open ball-cocks (2) and (3) - Close ball-cock (1) If you want to remove the filter from the solvent circuit again and use only the economy filter, make the following setting by hand: - Open ball-cock (1) - Close ball-cocks (2) and (3) P25/P30...
  • Page 30: Cage

    The heated gas that arises in the cooling compressor (heat pump principle) is fed through the pre- heater. The energy consumed for drying is considerably reduced because the thermal energy is fed back. The air cooler is specially coated as protection against corrosion. P25/P30...
  • Page 31: Cool-Down

    The cage is vented for 2 minutes, after which the horn sounds to remind the operator to close the loading door shortly. In machines with integrated Slimsorba, the air drawn off is directed over the Slimsorba carbon bed after the air cooler. P25/P30...
  • Page 32: Distillation

    The safety separator is protected against overfilling with a sensor. If the level reaches the sensor, a horn signals and the alarm indication E0320 appears on the display. The program continues running. You can delete the E0320 message by pressing "C". P25/P30...
  • Page 33: Dosing Unit Dg18

    The SPRAYMATIC SPP sprays pure finishing chemicals, meaning without mixing them with solvent. Two fixed programs are available for waterproofing. You may also make changes or create your own programs. Before longer standstills, you must rinse the appliance with program P42 Refer to the SPRAYMATIC SPP Operating Instructions for more information. P25/P30...
  • Page 34: Slimsorba Adsorption Unit

    Desorption is performed in an environmentally acceptable way using hot air. It does not result in any process water that needs to be disposed of. Recommendation: After completion of the cycle with parallel desorption, you should remove the lint filter and clean it. P25/P30...
  • Page 35: Solvent Safety Trough

    Y259 Y261 Y224 7.20 Solvent Safety Trough 7.20 The drycleaning machine and distillation are each equipped with a separate integrated solvent safety trough. The safety trough prevents any liquid solvent that may possibly escape from getting into the ground. P25/P30...
  • Page 36: Hand-Dosing Pump For Distillation

    The combined suction and force pump delivers 10 ml of antifoaming agent or liquid neutralization agent to the still per manually executed lift. Dosing is only possible when the dosing pump stop valve is open (do not forget to close). Stop valve closed P25/P30...
  • Page 37: Data Display

    Number indicating how often each program was run P02 00553 P67 00005 Use the ⇓ cursor to return to entry 1. If you do not input anything for approximately 60 seconds, the display goes out automatically. End the data display with the "C" button. P25/P30...
  • Page 38: What To Do When The Machine Malfunctions

    When there is an error, the machine stops and displays the error. You can identify the error with the diagnosis list (or on the display). After you have corrected the error, delete the error message with C and press the START button to restart the machine. P25/P30...
  • Page 39: Control System And Programs

    1-bath filtration + filter maintenance filter 1 1-bath filtration after filter 1 maintenance 1-bath filtration + filter maintenance filter 2 1-bath filtration after filter 2 maintenance 1-bath filtration + distillation maintenance. Distillation maintenance same time as cleaning program 706796 P25/P30...
  • Page 40: Program Sequence

    The times given in the table correspond to the program sequences at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make any procedural changes to times and program sequences in the interest of technical progress. P25/P30...
  • Page 41 If you do not press the STOP button at the cycle end, the wrinkle protection deodorizing with gentle reversing continues to run. The machine automatically stops and locks after a maximum of 7 minutes. You cannot open it until program P34 has run. P25/P30...
  • Page 42: Operating And Monitoring Systems

    Additional operating and monitoring systems: 12 Compressed air display (pressure Sensor, solvent detergent solution gauge) 13 Drying controller Sight-glasses tanks 1, 2 + 3 (front side): 14 Pushbutton, dosing unit Overfill sensor, disposal vessel 15 Dosing pump for antifoaming agent /neutralization agent P25/P30...
  • Page 43 15 Dosing pump for antifoaming agent/neutralization agent For dosing from 10 to 30 cm of the antifoaming product or neutralization agent. 16 Dosing unit: Use the setting screw to select the required product quantity per lift. P25/P30...
  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Check the liquid level of the cleaning Use only lithium-based lubricating agent container greases, such as: Machine is ready for operation - ALVANIA 3 (SHELL) - MARSON L2 (FINA) - BEACON 2 (ESSO) - LGMT 3 (SKF) P25/P30...
  • Page 45: Maintenance Points

    11 Solvent filling valve 24 Inspection cover, cage flange 12 Process water collecting tank 25 Inspection cover, air channel (on the side) 13 Safety separator drain Additional maintenance points: Tank sight-glass (front side) V belt Overfill sensor, disposal vessel P25/P30...
  • Page 46 Clean monthly (possibly more often necessary for the high level after first startup). Found in the steam P25: approximately 120 l (31.7 US gal); and water feeders. P30: approximately 150 l (39.6 US gal) Inspection cover for air cooler:...
  • Page 47 Open, remove lint as needed. Additional maintenance points: Tank sight-glass (front side) Semi-annual tank cleaning through the sight-glass opening (after screwing off the front paneling). V belt: Check semi-annually and retension if necessary. Overfill sensor, disposal vessel: Check function. P25/P30...
  • Page 48: Summary Of The Maintenance Programs

    Deodorizing: Attention: Always select this if the loading door cannot be opened. The following maintenance programs are installed in the P25/P30 Prepare stock solution Addition of drycleaning detergent in the work tank solvent by preparation in the pump circuit, with dosing via the dosing unit (manual operation);...
  • Page 49 From cage to distillation From cage to tank 1 From cage to tank 2 From cage to tank 3 From tank 2 to tank 1 Refill clean tank From tank 2 to tank 3 Refill clean tank Maintenance, clean tank 2 P25/P30...
  • Page 50: Special Maintenance Features

    - LGMT 3 (SKF) Limit switches at maintenance openings The safety limit switches prevent the machine from starting operation as long as a lockable machine opening is open. This concerns: cage loading door, still door, button trap cover insertion filter (lint filter) P25/P30...
  • Page 51 Close open solvent lines tightly when disassembling the machine. You must completely remove all residues that could present a hazard to people and the environment. Observe safety regulations concerning the handling of solvent (see Point 2). P25/P30...
  • Page 52: Maintenance Work Instructions

    You can clean the used filter mat in the machine. Once you have cleaned it, it is ready for use the next time you replace the mat. Attention: Never work without the filter mat and never use damaged filter mats. P25/P30...
  • Page 53: Button Trap

    Close the cover and twist the lock on tightly. Attention: Never work without a strainer insert - the pump could be damaged by foreign bodies! Attention: Perform maintenance only when the machine has been turned off and after the drying has finished. P25/P30...
  • Page 54: Water Separator

    Clean water separator if necessary Remove safety linch pin (5) Open sight-glass clamp (3) and remove sight-glass with gasket Clean water separator and sight-glass Replace sight-glass with gasket and close the clamp Insert safety linch pin (5) and snap spring clip into place P25/P30...
  • Page 55: Safety Separator (Optional Equipment)

    When needed, you can completely drain the safety separate with the stop valve (5). Before draining the process water over valve (4), open valve (5) for a short time to pump the discharged solvent to the still. Dispose of the process water according to the regulations in your country. P25/P30...
  • Page 56: Economy Filter Maintenance

    On machines with an additional cartridge filter (7), you must separate it from the economy filter (6) when you perform maintenance on the economy filter. Do this by opening the ball- cock (1) and closing ball-cocks (2) and (3). 703903-03-0 P25/P30...
  • Page 57: Adsorption Filter Cartridge Maintenance

    Do this by closing ball-cock (1) and opening ball-cocks (2) and (3). Then either run the filtration over the cartridge filter to the end or separate the cartridge filter from the economy filter again. Dispose of used filter cartridges as special waste in a way that avoids emissions! P25/P30...
  • Page 58: Distillation Maintenance

    Restart (distillation program starts running without rinsing) When the horn sounds at the end of the program, press the STOP button Let the still cool over night Now perform the maintenance work that is described under "Sequence for additional maintenance work". P25/P30...
  • Page 59 If the detergent solution foams or boils over, you can use a defoamer. Use approximately 0.1 % of the filling quantity. If the distillation unit boils over, empty and clean the water separator (if necessary, distill the contents of the clean tank). The distillation cleans the condenser automatically. P25/P30...
  • Page 60: Disposal Vessel With Overfill Sensor (Optional Equipment)

    All but a few quarts of the solvent are pumped into the cage. Pump out tank 2 into the still. Rinse tank 2, then pump out the rinsing detergent solution into the still Pump the detergent solution from the cage back into tank 2 Short drying program. P25/P30...
  • Page 61: Solvent Monitoring And Care

    Steam temperature too high (solvent decomposition with acid formation) Unwanted addition of acids Incorrect solvent Bad quality of the solvent - new garments Possible causes of alkaline reaction: Highly alkaline pre-spotter or chemical additives (nitrogen compounds, ammonia) Over-stabilized solvent Garments containing a high level of sweat. P25/P30...
  • Page 62: Safety Remarks Located On The Machine

    - ausgeschalteter Maschine und - kalter Destillierblase durchführen Clean still only if - machine is switched off and - distillation is cold Nettoyer l’alambic seulement si: -La machine est hors de fonctionement - Le distillateur est revenu à températur ambiante SN 708075 P25/P30...
  • Page 63 Filter and water separator must only be drained manually if the distillation is empty. La vidange manuelle du filtre à solvant et du séparateur d’eau est seulement permise quand le distillateur est vide. SN 708077 P25: P30: 25 kg /55.0 lb 30 kg /65.0 lb Zulässige Füllmenge Zulässige Füllmenge...
  • Page 64 BÖWE Textile Cleaning USA Inc. 13628 Beta Road, Suite B Dallas, Texas 75244 Phone: 972-9609292, Fax: 972-9609293 Parts: 800-287-0870 email: sales@bowe-tc.com...

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