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This machine complies with the EC Machinery Directive 98/37 EC, the EC Low Tension Directive 73/23 EEC as amended by RL 93/68 EEC, EMV-recommendation 89/336/EWG and the Harmonised Standards: EN ISO 12100-1 und 12100-2 EN 60204-1 (DIN-VDE 0113 Part I) EN 1127-1 Der Inhalt entspricht unserem besten Wissen und basiert auf dem Stand der Technik.
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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 operating instructions away without reading them! This manual contains all of the important information that you...
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Necessary Operating Materials and Chemical Additives Dear Customer, In order to prevent any delays in the commissioning of your M21/M26/M30 drycleaning machine, we ask you to make sure that the following operating materials and chemical additives are available. - Solvent The solvents used must have a flash point that is higher than the temperature stated on the machine nameplate.
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Attention ! Caution Important information regarding solvents When delivered, this machine is released only for the solvent specified on the nameplate. At the time this manual was printed, the following statements are valid: It is generally possible to use the following solvents. ...
Filling the Economy Filter ........................22 6.1.9 Dosing Unit ............................23 6.1.10 Sprayer (optional equipment) ......................23 6.1.11 Electrical Steam Generator (optional equipment, only for M21) ............23 6.1.12 Opening the Loading Door ........................ 24 6.1.13 Performing a Test Run ........................25 6.1.14 Refrigeration Unit ..........................
- Operating safety regulation 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. M21-M26-M30...
This drycleaning machine is designed exclusively for operation with solvents with flash points higher than the temperature information on the machine nameplate. (See "Necessary Operating Materials and Chemical Additives“). Handle these solvents directly only when absolutely necessary and wear protective gloves and goggles. M21-M26-M30...
Perform maintenance work only when the machine is turned off and secured and has cooled off. When the machine is not in operation cooling water feed must be cut off by means of a stop valve to be fitted on site. M21-M26-M30...
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. M21-M26-M30...
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. M21-M26-M30...
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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. M21-M26-M30...
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Use only chemical additives that do not lower the flash point. Ignition sources Protection: Check pockets for cigarette lighters, matches and metallic objects. Do not overload the machine! You must hang up any operating instructions from the Clothing Mutual Indemnity Association in a visible location. M21-M26-M30...
CONNECT 707764-01-01 3.1 General Information The BÖWE M21-M26-M30 is a state of the art drycleaning machine with computer control. The high level of processing technology it offers allows you to treat virtually all textiles on the market without problems. The machine serial number is on the nameplate.
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3. View of the Machine BÖWE M21 Reinigungsprogramme Wartungs- und Hilfsprogramme 801726 801726 HOLD PROG BÖWE DIRECT START STOP MADE IN GERMANY CONNECT 707764-01-0 Operating material tank Flash tank Extraction tank Operating material cooler Vacuum pump M21-M26-M30...
Cartridge filter 1 (long) l (US gal) 25 (6.6) 25 (6.6) Cartridge filter 2 (short) l (US gal) 15 (4.0) 15 (4.0) Jumbo Cartridge Filter l /US gal 40 (10.5) 40 (10.5) The dimensions may differ if special options are used M21-M26-M30...
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Consumption per cycle: * Electric energy, total 4.05 16.8 Saturated steam, total kg (lbs) 20.0 (44.1) Cooling water, total (12 °C(53.6°F) l (US gal) 300 (79.2) 300 (79.2) Compressed air (6 bar/87 psi) l (US gal) 6 (1.6) 6 (1.6) M21-M26-M30...
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+ 12 °C (53.6°F), steam supply 4 - 5 bar (58.0 - 72.1 psi) overpressure saturated steam, ambient temperature 5 to + 40° C (41 to +104° F) For portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point. 5.3.1 Refers to water without additives Subject to change! M21-M26-M30...
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Cartridge filter 1 (long) l (US gal) 25 (6.6) 25 (6.6) Cartridge filter 2 (short) l (US gal) 15 (4.0) 15 (4.0) Jumbo Cartridge Filter l (US gal) 40 (10.5) 40 (10.5) The dimensions may differ if special options are used M21-M26-M30...
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Consumption per cycle: * Electric energy, total 5.35 Saturated steam, total kg (lbs) 25.0 (55.1) 30.0 (66.2) Cooling water, total (12 °C/53.6°F) l (US gal) 370 (97.7) 430 (113.5) Compressed air (6 bar/87 psi) l (US gal) 6 (1.6) 6 (1.6) M21-M26-M30...
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+ 12 °C (53.6 °F), steam supply 4 - 5 bar (58.0 - 72.1 psi) overpressure saturated steam, ambient temperature 5 to + 40 °C (41 to +104 °F) For portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point 5.3.1 Refers to water without additives Subject to change! M21-M26-M30...
Filling capacity, cooling agent R 404A (lbs) (11.4) (11.4) (11.4) Expansion valve: Nozzle size: solvent cooling Drying /reduction High pressure control ON bar (psi) (305) (305) (305) High pressure control OFF bar (psi) (363) (363) (363) Low pressure control (psi) (29) (29) (29) M21-M26-M30...
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Residue draining °C (°F) (131) (131) (131) Thermal sensor, distilled solvent °C (°F) (113) (113) (113) Restrictor in steam feeder (in) (.24) (.24) (.24) Vacuum pressure control minus 75 minus 75 minus 75 * at flash point >55°C (131 °F) M21-M26-M30...
You must use solvents that have a flash point that is higher than the temperature stated on the machine nameplate. The amount of solvent needed is: Machine M21 tank I: approximately 110 l (29 US gal) Machine M26 tank I:...
6.1.3 Refilling Solvent Follow the procedure given in Point 6.1.2 for routine refilling of solvent. Attention: Even empty containers can still hold solvent residues. Therefore, tightly seal the container (barrel) again and store or dispose of in accordance with regulations! M21-M26-M30...
The black needle valve in the venting line (ø 6mm or approx. 1/4 in) between the operating material cooler and the vacuum pump must be open. Never allow the vacuum pumps to run when dry; never allow them to run in the wrong direction of rotation. M21-M26-M30...
The distillation heating starts automatically. The distillation fills the water separator. 6.1.8 Filling the Economy Filter Start filter maintenance program P46 (filter 1) or P47 (filter 2), starting with step “fill drum”: “fill drum” PROG HOLD START You do not have to use filter powder! M21-M26-M30...
The pump should not run when it is dry! Please put out of operation when the pump is not used! 6.1.11 Electrical Steam Generator (optional equipment, only for M21) Look at the manual of the steam generator as well as information in the machine documents.
Emergency release: 707760-04-0 Unlock by pushing the pin (1) down. Open the loading door at the same time (2+3). After correcting the error, close the loading door and cover and continue the program by pressing the "Start" button. M21-M26-M30...
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. M21-M26-M30...
The display shows which software relating to the solvant has been installed. Delete with "C" "BOEWE" "Textile Cleaning“ Machine type, for example: "M21" START Then the deodorizing program "P43" is displayed. Press the "Start " button. After the signal sounds, press the "Stop" button.
All three tanks are self-cleaning, which means that the sloping bottoms remain nearly free of dirt. 707760-11-0 1 = work tank 2 = clean tank 3 = tank 3 (extra tank) 7.2 Solvent Pump The solvent pump is a self-priming vertical pump. Delivery rate up to 175 l/min (46.2 US gal/min) M21-M26-M30...
During each bath, the program remains stopped before pumping up (the cage does not move) until the selected detergent solution temperature has been reached. Then the detergent solution temperature is monitored while the program runs. 707760-22-0 1 Solvent cooling system 2 Cooling agent inlet 3 Cooling agent outlet 4 Thermal sensor 5 Bypass without cooling M21-M26-M30...
Separate standard cleaning programs are available for the second filter. Select filter maintenance program P47 for fully-automatic maintenance of the second filter. Economy filter 707760-06-0 Note: With the filter maintenance programmes automatically the distillation maintenance programme starts( smbol 15). M21-M26-M30...
7.5 Solvent Filter, Jumbo Cartridge (Optional equipment) This model is only available without distillation! The special cartridges handle filtration of both pigment dirt and soluble constituent parts by combining different adsorbents, such as carbon and so-called bentonite, with paper filters. M21-M26-M30...
- Close ball valve (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 valve (1) - Close ball valves (2) and (3) M21-M26-M30...
The lint filter is in the button trap housing. Never operate the system without the lint filter! Never use a damaged lint filter! Make sure that the lint filter sits firmly in place. (Risk of lint on the cooling register) M21-M26-M30...
Fan with housing Heater battery Solvent drain Air inlet Air outlet 7.12.1 Additional Lint Filter: For safety reasons, the additional lint filter protects the cooling register from linting up in case the lint basket has been left in the button trap. M21-M26-M30...
The drying air is heated up in the heater battery. The heater battery is fed either by external steam or by the small electric steam generator (only at M21) that is integrated in the machine. 7.12.4 Thermal Sensor After Cooler: A thermal sensor regulates the aftercooler temperature.
There is a fixed program available for this. 707763-01-0 1 For draining water/emptying tank 5 Connection, rinsing with pump 2 Water sensitive level sensor 6 Overflow from operating material tank 3 Drying inlet, distillation inlet 7 Ventilation and aeration atmospheres 4 Solvent suctioning M21-M26-M30...
The solvent runs to the clean tank. 707763-02-0 1 For draining water/emptying tank 4 Ventilation and aeration atmospheres 2 Water-sensitive level sensor 5 Solvent overflow to clean tank 3 Connection, rinsing with pump 6 Distillation inlet M21-M26-M30...
The operating material tank supplies the vacuum pump with the liquid it needs for operating. 707763-03-0 1 Thermal sensor for operating material 4 Ventilation and aeration atmospheres 2 Vacuum pump inlet 5 Overflow to extraction tank 3 Aeration for vacuum pump 6 Discharge to operating material cooler/for emptying 7 Filler stubs M21-M26-M30...
4 Operating material inlet 7.18 Steam Generator 7.18 Optional equipment, for the M21 only On electric machines, the saturated steam needed for distillation and drying is generated in the small electric steam generator. The system is automatically vented and filled with fresh water.
900 mbar (13 psi). Besides you can stop the destillation by pressing the button „0“ (about 2 sec.) 707763-06-0 1 Still with ascending pipe 6 Extraction tank 2 Condenser (stainless steel) 7 Operating material cooler 3 Overfill sensor 8 Vacuum pump 4 Flash tank 9 Water separator 5 Operating material tank M21-M26-M30...
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You can only open the distillation system door when it has cooled off and maintenance has been run. This is the only time when the system is vented. Green reference lamp lights. M21-M26-M30...
A – Discharge, first fraction to extraction tank 3 Level sensor, overfill sensor B – Discharge, second fraction to water 4 Steam trap, second fraction separator C – Overflow to distillation 5 Condenser D – Suction line to vacuum pump 6 Venting, flash tank M21-M26-M30...
Rinsing the garments with solvent from the machine's clean tank before spraying usually results in better waterproofing results. It is possible to build the sprayer on to the cleaning machine at a later time; everything has been prepared. M21-M26-M30...
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707760-13-0 Sprayer functional diagram: 707760-15-0 Cage Compressed air 6 bar (87 psi) Clean tank Product Spray pump M21-M26-M30...
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Your chemical additives supplier can help you to make the exact adjustment. Note: On request the probes for the containers with auxiliary agents can be supplied at the same time.These will give information in good time, when the containers are to be replaced. M21-M26-M30...
A shortage of cooling water is registered in two ways: By monitoring the cooling water pressure before the cooling water regulator. The shortage fuse operates when the water pressure falls. The temperature is monitored by sensor in the solvent drain line after the condenser. M21-M26-M30...
Press function key: Temperatures 1 - 8 are displayed. Display additional temperatures: Leave the temperature display: 707734-03-C4 8.2 Operating Data Press function key: A summary of all programmes run to date appears End the data display: M21-M26-M30...
After you have corrected the error, delete the error message with C and press the START button to restart the machine. There is a difference between error messages (the machine stops) and error notices (the machine continues running and you can delete the notice with "C). M21-M26-M30...
9. Control System and Programs 9.2 Program Sequences (Extract) Machine M21-M26-M30 P 01 P 02 P 03 P 04 P 05 P 06 P 07 P 08 Pump tank to tank 00:30 00:30 00:30 00:40 00:40 00:30 00:40 Pump up from tank 1...
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Depends on the spraying time specified The times given above 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. M21-M26-M30...
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9. Control System and Programs Program Sequences (Extract) Machine M21-M26-M30 P 09 P 10 P 11 P 12 P 13 P 14 P 15 P 16 P 17 Pump tank to tank 00:30 00:30 00:40 00:30 00:30 00:30 00:40 00:40...
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The times given above 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. P12/P13/P14/P15/P16: via tank 3 and filter 2 (when exist) M21-M26-M30...
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Wrinkle protection: If you do not press the STOP button at the cycle end, wrinkle protection/deodorizing with gentle reversing continues to run. The machine automatically stops and locks after a maximum of 10 minutes. You cannot open it until program P43 has run. M21-M26-M30...
High pressure gauge (refrigerating) Safety temperature limiter after cooler High and low pressure controls, refrigeration unit Thermal sensor, aftercooler Thermal sensor, cage housing outlet Thermal sensor, solvent Drying time controller Sensor, water-sensitive Sensor, low level Sensor, high level Overfill sensor, distillation M21-M26-M30...
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10. Operating and Monitoring Systems BÖWE M21 Reinigungsprogramme 801726 HOLD PROG BÖWE START STOP MADE IN GERMANY DIRECT CONNECT 707763-08-0 Sight-glass, distillation Low air pressure switch Pressure gauge, compressed air Vacuum pressure gauge Thermal sensor, distillation Vacuum control switch, distillation...
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16 Sensor, low level: 34 Thermal sensor, distillation condenser: Regulates the detergent solution level. Monitors the solvent temperature. 17 Sensor, high level: 35 Operating material thermal sensor, vacuum Regulates the detergent solution level. pump: Monitors the operating material temperature M21-M26-M30...
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4 and 5 The cooling water controllers should be subjected to a regular function test. When the machine is not in operation cooling water feed must be cut off by means of a stop valve to be fitted on site. M21-M26-M30...
Execute distillation maintenance program P45 and maintenance openings again. (Alternatively start with 15 E during the last Use only lithium-based lubricating charge) greases, such as. - ALVANIA 3 (SHELL) - MARSON L2 (FINA) - BEACON 2 (ESSO) - LGMT 3 (SKF) M21-M26-M30...
Additional lint filter 14 Drying time controller Grease nipple, cage Inspection cover, cage flange Solvent filling valve Additional maintenance points: V belt Limit switch Lint filter Button trap strainer 10 Process water collecting tank 11 Strainer 12 Still rake-out door M21-M26-M30...
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11. Maintenance BÖWE M21 Reinigungsprogramme 801726 Wartungs- und Hilfsprogramme 801726 HOLD PROG BÖWE START STOP MADE IN GERMANY CONNECT DIRECT 707763-10-0 11 Strainer 21 Compressed air drain 22 Manual valve, adsorption filter outflow 23 Tank sight-glasses 24 Filter pressure gauge...
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Check semi-annually and re-tension if necessary. Lint filter: Limit switches: Clean daily or more often when there is Check limit switch function a lot of lint. Button trap: Clean the button trap strainer daily or whenever it is dirty. M21-M26-M30...
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26 Manual valve, operating material: If adsorption is insufficient, drain and For emptying. replace cartridge. Tank sight-glass (front side): 27 Manual valve, vacuum pump outflow: Semi-annual tank cleaning through the For emptying during repair work. sight-glass opening. Rinse with program M21-M26-M30...
Free programming locations P71 to P84 Deodorizing: Attention: Always select this if the loading door cannot be opened. The following maintenance programs are installed in the M21/M26/M30: For afterdrying Short drying Still stripping or program sequence "emission-free Distillation maintenance still rake out (see Point 11.5.7) Extraction of the filter disc, followed by still stripping.
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/ stock solution from tank 2 to tank 1 draining sluice-tank from tank 2 to tank 3 rinsing water separator empty tank 1 pumping out still residues empty tank 2 from tank 1 to cage empty tank 3 M21-M26-M30...
- 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 means: Cage loading door, still door, button trap cover insertion filter (post-filter) M21-M26-M30...
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(done by authorized customer service technician). 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). M21-M26-M30...
Check the lint filter mat for any damage. Place cleaned lint filter mat on to the filter basket and secure properly. Attention: Never work without the lint filter insert and never use damaged lint filter mats. Then perform the button trap maintenance. M21-M26-M30...
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After the maintenance has completed, the horn sounds and the program ends. The cycle counter is reset to 0. General function at the end of a cleaning cycle: The water phases from the safety separator and extraction tank are drained into the process water tank when the loading door is opened. M21-M26-M30...
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1 Ventilation and aeration atmospheres 2 Solvent discharge to clean tank 3 Distillation inlet 4 Sensor for process water 5 Rinsing, water separator 6 Drain, water separator 7 Draining, water phase A – Pumping to distillation B – Pump line from clean tank M21-M26-M30...
11 Connection, extraction tank rinsing with pump 12 Suctioning off solvent with pump 13 Emptying with pump 14 Distillation inlet 15 Drying inlet 11.5.4 Flash Tank The flash tank cleans itself during each distillation cycle, and does not require any separate maintenance. M21-M26-M30...
1 Drain Operating Material Tank 2 Operating material cooler 3 Vacuum pump open the valve 1 empty the container into a suitable receptacle Clean the container Close valve 1 fill with 10 l solvent M21-M26-M30...
Do this by opening the ball valve (1) and closing ball valves (2) and (3). Start filter maintenance program P46 (filter 1) or P47 (filter 2): PROG START 707760-05-0 * For filter 1, the pressure gauge is on the front of the machine. M21-M26-M30...
(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! M21-M26-M30...
Close the housing, mount the tension clip. Use program P46 or P47 to refill the filter(s) (valves Y130 and Y177 close automatically). Dispose of used filter cartridges as special waste in a way that avoids emissions! M21-M26-M30...
Clean the overfill preventer probe Close the door of the still tightly Attention: Do not drain distillation residues into the sewer system or place with the normal garbage. You must dispose of the residues as special waste. M21-M26-M30...
If the distillation unit boils over, empty and clean the water separator and the extraction tank with program P54 (if necessary, distill the contents of the clean tank). The distillation cleans the condenser and the flash tank automatically. M21-M26-M30...
In order to prevent a build-up of water in the tanks and, simultaneously, to rinse them, you must perform the tank maintenance once a month. Before starting maintenance program P50, you must clean the button trap strainer. The cage and the distillation system must be empty. Start multi-maintenance program P50: PROG START M21-M26-M30...
- 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 M21-M26-M30...
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21 kg /46 lbs 26 kg /57 lbs Zulässige Füllmenge Zulässige Füllmenge Max. filling capacity Max. filling capacity Capacité admissible Capacité admissible SN 800195 SN 800196 30 kg /66 lbs Zulässige Füllmenge Max. filling capacity Capacité admissible SN 800197 M21-M26-M30...
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12. Safety Remarks Located on the Machine For cleaning machines that operate with combustible solvent Hazardous to humans and the environment: Risk of fire or explosion if any contact with open flames, embers or sparks Damages the skin, risk of eczema formation ...
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