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Page 1 EDGE MAXX ® Dual Input Large Piece Spreader/Feeder...
Page 2 Chicago Dryer Company © Instruction Manual #3018-0032E CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY 2200 N. Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois USA 60639-3737 Telephone: (773) 235-4430 Fax: (773) 235-4439 www.chidry.com...
Page 3 Edge MAXX Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS MANUAL 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 APPENDIX Floor Plans Technical Speciﬁcations Torque Speciﬁcations...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Edge MAXX 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 5 Edge MAXX Table of Contents CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION Site and Utility Requirements ..............2-2 Installation Procedures ................2-3 Inspection ....................2-3 Uncrating and General Placement ............2-4 Input Conveyor Installation ..............2-4 Compressed Air Supply Connection ............2-6 Final Positioning/Easi-Glide Preparation (Option) ........2-7 Reject Conveyor Positioning ..............
Page 6 Table of Contents Edge MAXX 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 7 Edge MAXX Table of Contents CHAPTER 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Daily PM (8 hours) ................... 4-2 Watch and Listen for Anything Abnormal ..........4-2 General Cleanliness ................4-2 Check Safety Equipment ................. 4-3 Weekly PM (50 hours) ................4-3 Check and Clean Photosensors and Reﬂectors ........4-4 Check and Clean Inverters ..............
Page 8 Table of Contents Edge MAXX CHAPTER 5 OPERATING PRINCIPLES Safety ........................ 5-2 Electrical System ..................5-2 Power System ..................5-2 Control System ..................5-7 Compressed Air System ................ 5-14 Air Filter/Regulators................5-14 Air Pressure Switch ................5-14 Air Reservoir ..................5-15 Air Valves/Air Valve Solenoids ..............
Page 9 Edge MAXX Table of Contents CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Symptoms ................6-2 CHI Diagnostic Message Index ............... 6-6 LED Diagnostics ..................6-8 Electrical ....................6-9 Mechanical .................... 6-13 Inlet Section ..................6-14 Transfer Section ..................6-16 Spread Section ..................6-19 Discharge Section .................
Page 10 Table of Contents Edge MAXX CHAPTER 7 REPAIR Safety Considerations ................7-2 Parts Availability ..................7-3 Inlet Section .................... 7-3 Inlet Conveyor Lift Cylinder Bracket Adjustment ........7-4 Inlet Conveyor Belt Replacement ............7-5 Inlet Conveyor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment ........7-6 Pneumatic Clutch/Brake Roller Alignment ..........
Page 11 Edge MAXX Table of Contents Discharge Section ................. 7-25 Discharge Conveyor Ribbons Tension Adjustment ....... 7-26 Discharge Conveyor Ribbons Replacement ......... 7-26 Discharge Conveyor Guide Ribbons Tension Adjustment/Replacement ..7-28 Discharge Conveyor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment ......7-29 Discharge Conveyor Drive Roll Tracking Tape Replacement ....7-29 Discharge Conveyor Doffer Roll Pressure Adjustment ......
Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chicago Dryer Company factory Service Department at: ®  Chicago Dryer Company (773) 235-4430  2200 North Pulaski (773) 235-4439 Chicago, Illinois USA 60639-3737 Email service@chidry.com Figure 1-1: The Edge Maxx provides high quality spreading and feeding. INDEX...
Page 14 Introduction Edge MAXX 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 15: Safety
Edge MAXX 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 16: Safety Features
Introduction Edge MAXX 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 17 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 areas.
Page 18: Equipment Description
• Optional Equipment recommended procedures. Machine Widths WARNING The Edge Maxx comes in a standard 120” Never bypass any of the (3050 mm) width. Consult the factory for other safety devices. This could requirements or special requests. result in serious injury.
Page 19: 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 statement at the front of this manual.
Page 20: Site And Utility Requirements
Chicago Edge Maxx 36” 36” 915 mm 915 mm input input 72” 1830 mm Figure 2-1: Recommended clearances for installation of the Edge Maxx. INDEX...
Page 21: Installation Procedures
Edge MAXX Installation Compressed air that is clean and dry must 2.2 Installation be provided for the unit. This is very important Procedures because the air will blow directly on the ﬂatwork. The compressed air supply must meet the Installation of the unit includes: pressure and air ﬂow requirements noted in the...
Page 22: Uncrating And General Placement
Installation Edge MAXX 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 23 Edge MAXX 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 24 Installation Edge MAXX Figure 2-6: Discharge conveyor switch must be in the UP position. INDEX...
Page 25: Final Positioning/Easi-Glide Preparation (Option)
Edge MAXX Installation Final Positioning/Easi-Glide Preparation (Option) The Easi-Glide (option) (Figure 2-10) offers motorized support when moving the unit away from the ironer, allowing operators to feed small pieces and/or waxing cloths. Required Tools hydraulic jack, wrench Turn on the compressed air supply to the Figure 2-8: Easi-Glide drive chain connection.
Page 26 Installation Edge MAXX Figure 2-11: The locking ﬂoor pads help secure the unit in position. INDEX...
Page 27: Electrical Connection
Edge MAXX Installation Electrical Connection The unit offers two different types of electrical connections: The nameplate (Figure 2-2) , located on the right rear endframe near the electrical connection • Single Point and Other Cable box shows the electrical requirements of the Connections (Options) spreader/feeder.
Page 28 Installation Edge MAXX Communications Cable Connection (Option) If the unit was shipped with the optional communications cable, locate it at the right rear of the machine (Figure 2-15, A). Uncoil the cable and connect to the communications port on the right front of the ironer (Figure 2-14, B).
Page 29 Edge MAXX 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 screwdriver, 3/16” Allen wrench Figure 2-17: Open the right endframe door for standard electrical wiring.
Page 30 Installation Edge MAXX Feeder/Ironer Interlock (Option) 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 31 Edge MAXX Installation Ironer Encoder Wheel (option) Installation This option allows the spreader/feeder to get its automatic speed control signal from an encoder wheel when the unit is paired with a non-Chicago ironer. Required Tools screwdriver, 5/8” wrench, plastic wire...
Page 32: Pre-Operational Checkout
Installation Edge MAXX Security of Hardware 2.3 Pre-Operational Hardware may loosen during shipment or Checkout rigging. NOTE: For more information Required Tools within this manual about the wrench, Allen wrench c o n t r o l s m e n t i o n e d i n t h e...
Page 33: Clean The Corner Photosensors
Edge MAXX Installation 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 34 Installation Edge MAXX 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 Stop button at either station.
Page 35 Edge MAXX Installation Figure 2-29: Each station has a green START button located at the front of the unit. 2-17 INDEX...
Page 36 Installation Edge MAXX • Restart the unit after each safety STOP CHI Panel Function Check button test. On the CHI panel, press a STATION but- • To test the interconnected stop circuit, ton. Its indicator should light. Repeat for start another machine in the line and each STATION button in turn.
Page 37: Spread/Feed Function Check
Edge MAXX Installation 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 2-32) and into the rollers.
Page 38 Installation Edge MAXX • The laydown air blast occurs (Figure 2-36) and the piece is smoothed by the doffer roll as it travels on the discharge ribbons. • The tail air bar (Figure 2-37) performs its “gap buster” function by pushing the ﬂatwork down between the feeder’s...
Page 39: Easi-Glide Checkout (Option)
Edge MAXX 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 2-38) Figure 2-38: The Easi-Glide FORWARD/REVERSE to FORWARD.
Page 40: Checkout Completion
Installation Edge MAXX 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 41: Chapter 3 Operating Guidelines
Edge MAXX Operating Guidelines Chapter 3 OPERATING GUIDELINES To operate the Edge Maxx 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 42: Safety Features
Operating Guidelines Edge MAXX 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 43: Safety Interlock Switches
Do not remove safety the UP position. labels at any time. If a label needs to be replaced, contact Chicago Dryer Company for free Safety Interlock Switches replacements. Safety interlock switches (Figure 3-5) are located inside each endframe. If any endframe...
Page 44: Operating Controls
Operating Guidelines Edge MAXX Front Controls 3.2 Operating Controls Controls at the front of the unit include (Figure All operating controls are externally mounted 3-7): on the machine and most are clearly marked with nameplates. • START/STOP buttons (A) References to these functions are capitalized •...
Page 45 Edge MAXX Operating Guidelines Safety STOP button (B): Interconnected Stop Circuit (option) indicator lights (F): Provided to help assure operator safety and to prevent damage to the unit. There are six If the unit has the optional Interconnected Stop of these red safety STOP buttons, one at each...
Page 46 Operating Guidelines Edge MAXX Figure 3-8: Test the red safety STOP buttons located around the unit. INDEX...
Page 47: Chi Panel Controls And Indicators
Edge MAXX Operating Guidelines The CURSOR button (E) moves the cursor CHI Panel Controls and Indicators to various positions in the CHI panel Display in The CHI panel is the heart of the operation order to change settings. of the Edge spreader/feeder, making it easy to operate as well as to program and adjust the The “-”...
Page 48: Daily Operating Procedures
Operating Guidelines Edge MAXX Start-Up 3.3 Daily Operating The following steps are suggested for start-up Procedures of the spreader/feeder each day. In the daily operation of the unit, it is desirable Perform all daily preventive maintenance to follow consistent operational procedures.
Page 49 Edge MAXX Operating Guidelines Perform a safety check: The screen then displays: • Press a red safety STOP button. All moving parts should stop and an error KING SHEET COTTON message should display in the CHI *AUTO XXX FPM CNT XXXXX Panel.
Page 50: Interconnected Stop Circuit (Option) Operation Notes
On a standard Edge Maxx, the presets are for KING Sheet’s, COTTON and 75/25, and • Within this chapter, refer to the QUEEN Sheet’s, COTTON and 75/25 (Stations...
Page 51 Edge MAXX Operating Guidelines Set Pacing (Option) Feeding Large Pieces If the unit is equipped with the optional pacing NOTE: The unit is designed to lights, follow theses steps to set the unit to signal process large pieces of ﬂatwork whether the pace is being met during each minute ranging in size from 48”...
Page 52 Operating Guidelines Edge MAXX Turn to the next piece. Everything after Feeding Small Pieces this is done automatically. Flip the DISCHARGE CONVEYOR UP/ DOWN switch to the UP position. The ribbons carry the ﬂatwork to the top-center of the unit where the piece When the discharge conveyor reaches is spread full width.
Page 53 Edge MAXX Operating Guidelines Speed Control Counter Operation If the unit is equipped with Chicago’s speed The CHI Panel automatically tracks the large interlock system, the speed setting can be changed count totals for each program and for all pieces to automatic mode.
Page 54: Handling Jams And Misfeeds Safely
Operating Guidelines Edge MAXX Handling Jams and Misfeeds Safely Handling Misfeeds Safely In many cases, the CHI control system will During normal operation, pieces of ﬂatwork reject items which are not fed correctly (the center will occasionally feed incorrectly into the unit.
Page 55: Shut-Down
Edge MAXX Operating Guidelines Shut-Down 3.4 Operating Techniques The following steps are suggested when Many factors are involved in producing the shutting down the spreader/feeder at the end of best possible ﬂatwork spreading and feeding. each working day. These include: After all ﬂatwork has cleared the spreader/...
Page 56: Maximum Feeding Speed
Gap Buster Feature Maximum speed for feeding the flatwork The sensor at the discharge conveyor (PE23) into the Edge Maxx is achieved when the upper detects ﬂatwork as it exits the feeder and enters conveyor arm raises before accepting another the next unit.
Page 57 Edge MAXX Preventive Maintenance Chapter 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Various components and parts of the Edge Maxx spreader/feeder require scheduled attention to ® assure long life and trouble-free operation. The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Schedule below outlines all of the PM tasks required at regular intervals. All tasks are the responsibility of maintenance personnel unless otherwise indicated.
Page 58: Daily Pm (8 Hours)
Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX 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 59: Check Safety Equipment
Edge MAXX 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 60: Check And Clean Photosensors And Reflectors
Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX Check and Clean Photosensors and Check and Clean Inverters Reﬂectors Check and clean the inverters and theirs cooling ﬁns (Figure 4-2) weekly with a vacuum cleaner. Most control problems can be avoided by Failure to do so may void your warranty.
Page 61: Check For String Accumulation
Edge MAXX Preventive Maintenance Check For String Accumulation Check for accumulated string and lint on the drive shaft rollers and bearings. Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected. Figure 4-3: Make sure the clutch brake rollers are seated evenly against each other.
Page 62 Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX Figure 4-4: Transfer (A) and spreader (B) rails should be lubricated weekly. INDEX...
Page 63: Check Transfer Clamp Assembly And Grooved Bearings
Edge MAXX Preventive Maintenance Check Transfer Clamp Assembly Inspect the Rodless Air Cylinders and Grooved Bearings CAUTION Required Tools The following procedure is metric Allen wrench critical to the performance and service life of the rodless air cylinders. Perform these Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected.
Page 64 Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX Push the carriage assembly back to the NOTE: The carriage assembly end of its stroke. is shown with the index clamp Slowly and steadily pull the carriage as- center plate removed for clarity. sembly forward (Figure 4-9). Just before...
Page 65: Inspect Air Filter/Auto Drain
Edge MAXX Preventive Maintenance Inspect Air Filter/Auto Drain Check Air Pressure Settings Maintaining proper incoming and internal air Perform only when the unit is OFF pressures helps keep the machine operating at with power disconnected. peak efﬁciency. The combination air filter with automatic...
Page 66 Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX Looking in from the front of the machine, locate the low pressure gauges at the back center (Figure 4-11). They should be set at listed in the table below: A Clutch Pressure 60 psi (415 kPa)
Page 67: Check Belt And Ribbon Condition And Tension
Edge MAXX Preventive Maintenance Check Belt and Ribbon Condition 4.3 Monthly PM and Tension (200 hours) Perform only when the unit is RUNNING. WARNING Use extreme caution. Do not repair or correct any of these conditions without reading and understanding WARNING the Repair chapter.
Page 68: Check Setscrews
Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX Check Setscrews Check Spreader Clamp Linear Bearing Assemblies Required Tools Perform only when the unit is OFF Allen wrench with power disconnected. Check the grooved bearings in the assembly Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected.
Page 69 Edge MAXX Preventive Maintenance Figure 4-15: Inspect all belts on both sides of the unit. 4-13 INDEX...
Page 70: Inspect Drive Belt Condition
Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX Inspect Drive Belt Condition Required Tools wrench, Phillips screwdriver Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect switch. Open both the left and right endframe doors. At both stations, remove the inlet motor cover and the inlet mechanism covers.
Page 71: Clean And Lubricate Drive Chain
Edge MAXX Preventive Maintenance Clean and Lubricate Drive Chain 4.4 Semi-Annual PM (1000 hours) Required Tools shop towel, SAE 90 grade oil WARNING Do not repair or correct any Perform only when the unit is OFF of these conditions without with power disconnected.
Page 72: Clean Air Filter/ Auto Drain
Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX Clean Air Filter/ Auto Drain Clean the other components (Figure 4-23, A, D, F) with alcohol. The air filter auto drain requires periodic cleaning to maintain maximum ﬁltering efﬁciency Assemble the clean components and in- and to avoid excessive pressure drop.
Page 73: Check And Grease Bearings
Edge MAXX Preventive Maintenance 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 74 Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX Required Tools CAUTION wrench, grease gun, Shell Darina ® Over-lubrication will destroy EP2 Grease or equivalent, clean lint- the bearing seals and cause free cloth premature failure. Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected.
Page 75: Check And Grease Transfer Conveyor Gears
Edge MAXX Preventive Maintenance Check and Grease Transfer 4.5 Annual PM Conveyor Gears (2000 hours) Required Tools WARNING Phillips screwdriver, grease gun, Do not repair or correct any Shell Darina EP2 Grease or ® equivalent, clean lint-free cloth of these conditions without reading and understanding the Repair chapter.
Page 76: Check All Electrical Connections
Preventive Maintenance Edge MAXX Check All Electrical Connections Check Insulation Resistance to Earth Ground Over time, the continued heating and cooling process can cause electrical connects to become Required Tools loose. voltmeter Required Tools thin, slotted screwdriver Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected.
Page 77: Chapter 5 Operating Principles
Edge Maxx 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 78: 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 79 Edge Maxx 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) voltage higher than 240 VAC, transformers T1...
Page 80 Operating Principles Edge Maxx Electrical Panel All power system components are located in the right endframe (Figure 5-3). The table on the next page provides an explanation of each item indicated in the picture. The page after shows control relays not called out in this picture.
Page 81 Edge Maxx Operating Principles ELECTRICAL PANEL COMPONENTS Schematic Description Circuit Breaker - T3 24VAC Control Circuit/SERVO Controller Circuit Breaker - PWS1 24VAC Output Circuit Circuit Breaker - PWS2 24VAC Output Circuit Circuit Breaker - T4 Florescent Light CB10 Circuit Breaker - 24VDC Fault Circuit...
Page 82 Operating Principles Edge Maxx Additional Electrical Panel Control Relays The function of these relays is described in the table below. CR0A CR0B CR0C Figure 5-4: Additional control relays in the electrical panel. ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL PANEL CONTROL RELAYS Schematic Description CR0 (A/B/C)
Page 83: Control System
Edge Maxx Operating Principles Control System Inside the right endframe is the I/O control panel. This control panel accepts the operator Various components work together to control inputs from the membrane switches on the front the work of the machine. This control system...
Page 84 Operating Principles Edge Maxx Electrical Panel I/O Control Panel All control components are located in the I/O control panel (Figure 5-5) in the right endframe. The table on the next page provides an explanation of each item indicated in the picture.
Page 85 Edge Maxx Operating Principles MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL CONTROL COMPONENTS Module Description ANLG Analog Output (Motion Control) CLMP Clamp Control COMM Communications Head - CHI Panel Interface Interlocks MOTION Motion Control PO1-PO2-PO3 DC Power Supplies SENSORS Sensor Inputs TERM Terminal Block...
Page 86 Operating Principles Edge Maxx 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 87 Edge Maxx Operating Principles SPREADER RAIL PX52 PX11 PE24 TRANSFER RAIL PX31 PX27 PX28 PX32 PE23 PE24 PE45E PE45R Top View Figure 5-8: Photosensor and proximity sensor locations. 5-11 INDEX...
Page 88 Operating Principles Edge Maxx PHOTOSENSORS Control Board Sensor Name Function Type & Setting Red LED (Sensor NOT triggered) Left Inlet Conveyor Sequences incoming items. If Dark Operate Sensor an item is placed on the inlet Background Suppression conveyor before the previous item is...
Page 89 Edge Maxx Operating Principles PROXIMITY SENSORS Control Board Sensor Name Function Type & Setting Red LED (Sensor NOT triggered) PT41, PT42 (Left) Inlet Capacitive Switches Safety precaution. Redundant mass Proximity proximity sensors positioned at the base of each inlet conveyor. If a PT42, PT43 (Right) persons’...
Page 90: Compressed Air System
Operating Principles Edge Maxx Air Filter/Regulators 5.2 Compressed Air Because the condition of the compressed air System is so important, the machine includes a ﬁlter It is important that the supply of compressed unit equipped with a drain (Figure 5-9, A). This air be clean and dry and at 80 psi (550 kPa).
Page 91: Air Reservoir
Edge Maxx Operating Principles Air Reservoir Flow Controls A crossbeam running down the center of the Flow controls (Figure 5-12) work similar to machine (Figure 5-10, B) is sealed and used as an regulators or the check valves used on many air air reservoir.
Page 92: Mechanical System
Operating Principles Edge Maxx Inlet Drive System 5.3 Mechanical System Use the illustration (Figure 5-15) and picture Components that make up the mechanical (Figure 5-16) below to identify the mechanical system include the following: components of the inlet drive system. Note that •...
Page 93: Transfer Drive System
Edge Maxx Operating Principles A second set of pulleys (R, S) on shaft Q power Transfer Drive System the second set of twist belts (T, U). These belts Use the illustration (Figure 5-17) and picture transmit power to the pneumatically controlled...
Page 94: Spread Drive Systems
Operating Principles Edge Maxx Spread Drive Systems Use the illustrations (Figures 5-19, 5-20) at the right to identify the mechanical components of the spread drive systems, which actually consists of separately powered upper and lower drive subsystems. Upper Spread Subsystem...
Page 95: Discharge Drive System
Edge Maxx Operating Principles Discharge Drive System Use the illustrations (Figures 5-21, 5-22) at the right to identify the mechanical components of the discharge drive system. In the left endframe, the discharge motor (Figure 5-21, A) powers the discharge drive system.
Page 96: Reject Drive Systems
Operating Principles Edge Maxx Reject Drive Systems Transfer Conveyor Drive Subsystem Use the illustration (Figure 5-24) below to The reject drive systems actually consist identify the mechanical components of the of separately powered subsystems, including transfer conveyor drive subsystem. the Side Drive Subsystem, Transfer Conveyor...
Page 97: Sequence Of Operation
Edge Maxx Operating Principles Reject Conveyor Drive Subsystem 5.4 Sequence of Operation Use the illustration (Figure 5-24) below to The unit has 6 phases of operation. In addition, identify the mechanical components of the reject it will react to various error conditions.
Page 98: Stand-By Phase
Operating Principles Edge Maxx Stand-by Phase Start-up Phase During this phase, the incoming power This phase begins when an operator pushes the is connected to the unit, but the unit is not green Start button at either station. operating. •...
Page 99: Input Phase
Edge Maxx Operating Principles Input Phase Transfer Phrase This phase begins when an operator loads a This phase begins when the transfer clamp sheet in between the input conveyor belts. This assembly moves forward to take the corners of the discussion focuses on the left station.
Page 100: Spread Phase
Operating Principles Edge Maxx Spread Phase • In addition, the I/O control panel board must receive a signal from SVO, This phase begins when the spread clamps take indicating that the upper spreader belt the ﬂatwork piece from the transfer clamps.
Page 101: Discharge Phase
Edge Maxx Operating Principles 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 103: Chi Diagnostic Message Index
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 104 Troubleshooting Edge MAXX Troubleshooting Symptoms 6.1 CHI Diagnostic Message Index ..............6-6 6.2 LED Diagnostics .................... 6-8 6.3 Electrical Unit Does Not Start, No Message Displayed ..............6-9 Unit Does Not Start, Message reads: CENTER STOP INTERLOCK/!SERVICE OR CLEAR FAULT!
Page 105 Edge MAXX Troubleshooting 6.6 Transfer Section Transfer Assembly does not Travel Forward, Message Reads: TRANSFER CYLINDER JAMMED/SHUTDOWN BEFORE CLEARING ....6-16 Transfer Assembly does not Travel Forward, No message ..........6-16 Corner Dropped During Transfer ..................6-16 Corner Grabbed then Dropped by the Transfer Clamp ............ 6-17 Transfer Carriage is Not Reaching the Center Position ...........
Page 106 Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 6.8 Discharge Section Laydown of Flatwork is Erratic ..................6-23 Flatwork Pieces Overlap ....................6-23 Leading Edge of Flatwork Folded Over ................6-23 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 ......
Page 107 Edge MAXX Troubleshooting 6.12 Compressed Air System No Air Supply to Unit ......................6-28 Poor Air Pressure in Unit ....................6-28 No or Poor Air Supply to Air Devices ................6-28 Compressed Air Supply System Error ................6-29 INDEX...
Page 108: Chi Diagnostic Message Index
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 6.1 CHI Diagnostic Message Index Start Fault/CHI Panel Messages CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED !SERVICE/CLEAR FAULT! ..................6-10 INVERTER OR MOTOR OVERLOAD !SERVICE/CLEAR FAULT! ..................6-10 CENTER STOP/INTERLOCK !SERVICE/CLEAR FAULT! ..................6-10 LEFT SIDE STOP/INTERLOCK !SERVICE/CLEAR FAULT! ..................6-10 RIGHT SIDE STOP/INTERLOCK !SERVICE/CLEAR FAULT! ..................
Page 109 Edge MAXX Troubleshooting Jam Messages CORNER CLUTCH JAMMED SHUTDOWN BEFORE REMOVING ................. 6-15 TRANSFER CYLINDER JAMMED SHUTDOWN BEFORE REMOVING ................. 6-16 UPPER SPREADER STALLED SHUTDOWN BEFORE REMOVING ................. 6-19 TAIL SENSOR COVERED SHUTDOWN BEFORE REMOVING ................. 6-24 JAM/SENSOR AT LEFT WALL SHUTDOWN BEFORE REMOVING .................
Page 110: Led Diagnostics
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX To diagnose the problem, start the unit, 6.2 LED Diagnostics feed a piece and observe the problem area. Use the CHI panel’s TEST procedures, Most of the control circuits on the unit operate which are found in the CHI PANEL OP- in a similar way.
Page 111: Electrical
Edge MAXX 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. 6.3 Electrical...
Page 112: Center Stop Interlock/!Service Or Clear Fault
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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 113: Unit Starts, Then Shuts Down
SERVICE OR CLEAR FAULT 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 114: Unit Starts, Blank Message Screen
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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...
Page 115: Mechanical
Edge MAXX 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. 6.4 Mechanical...
Page 116: Inlet Section
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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 117: Neither Side Of Clutch/Brake Rollers Stop
Edge Maxx 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 1.
Page 118: Transfer Section
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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 119: Corner Grabbed Then Dropped By The Transfer Clamp
Edge MAXX 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 6.
Page 120: Transfer Conveyor Is Not Working
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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 4.
Page 121: Spread Section
Edge MAXX 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 122: Upper Spreader Speed Inconsistent
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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 123: Flatwork Pulls Out Of Clamps When Spreading
Edge MAXX 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 1.
Page 124: Excessive Pull To One Side
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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 125: Discharge Section
Edge MAXX 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. 6.8 Discharge Section...
Page 126: Leading Edge Of Flatwork Misaligned
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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 127: Reject Section
Edge MAXX 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 Reject Section...
Page 128: Sensor Function
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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 Sensor Function...
Page 129: Chi Panel
Edge MAXX 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 CHI Panel...
Page 130: Compressed Air System
Troubleshooting Edge MAXX 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. 6.12 Compressed Air System...
Page 131 Edge MAXX 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 1.
Page 133: Chapter 7 Repair
Edge MAXX 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 Discharge Section...
Page 134: Safety Considerations
Repair Edge MAXX • Always keep hands and clothing away 7.1 Safety Considerations from the moving parts of the folder when it must be running to make repairs Before attempting any repair work, review or adjustments. these safety steps and precautions to protect yourself and the machine.
Page 135: Parts Availability
These procedures include: In addition, parts orders may be placed directly • Inlet Conveyor Lift Cylinder Bracket with Chicago Dryer Company’s Parts Department Adjustment while questions may be directed to the Service • Inlet Conveyor Belt Replacement Department: (773) 235-4430.
Page 136 Repair Edge MAXX Figure 7-2: The inlet conveyor lift bracket is located at the front center of the unit. INDEX...
Page 137: Inlet Conveyor Belt Replacement
Edge MAXX Repair Inlet Conveyor Belt Replacement If belt sagging is corrected because the nut must be moved and the belt/pin is otherwise Each set of inlet conveyor belts will stretch and sound, replacement will not be necessary. wear over time. Belt stretching is automatically...
Page 138: Inlet Conveyor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Repair Edge MAXX Inlet Conveyor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment An inlet conveyor motor is located at each station, 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 139: Pneumatic Clutch/Brake Roller Alignment
Edge MAXX Repair Pneumatic Clutch/Brake Roller Alignment The function of the padded clutch rollers is to grasp the corners of the ﬂatwork for pick up by the transfer clamp. The padded clutch rollers located at the top of the inlet conveyor must be aligned parallel to each other for consistent clutching.
Page 140: Pneumatic Clutch/Brake Roller Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Repair Edge MAXX Locate the adjustment bolt/retaining nut on Pneumatic Clutch/Brake Roller Drive the inlet bracket (Figure 7-8, A). Loosen Belt Tension Adjustment the three surrounding bracket bolts (B). Over time, a station’s power twist drive belt Insert the Allen key in the adjustment bolt will stretch due to normal wear and tear.
Page 141: Transfer Section
Edge MAXX Repair Remove a link from the belt: 7.4 Transfer Section Use a pair of pliers to twist the tab of The transfer section moves flatwork from one link until the tab can slide through the inlet section to the spread section. While the hole in the next link.
Page 142: Transfer Clamp Check And Adjustment
Repair Edge MAXX Transfer Clamp Check and Locate the blue or yellow plastic override screw (Figure 7-10, E) for the speciﬁc Adjustment clamp to be tested. The transfer clamps must grip the ﬂatwork Use a small screwdriver to turn it about 1/4 ﬁrmly and evenly to ensure proper transfer from...
Page 143 Edge MAXX Repair Adjusting the Clamps Adjust Air Cylinder Stroke If necessary, turn on compressed air to As appropriate: the clamps by locking the main solenoid screw from Step 3 of the Checking the • If there is a gap between the jaw and the Clamps procedure by turning it 1/4 turn body, follow the next procedure.
Page 144 Repair Edge MAXX Figure 7-12: Transfer clamp assembly at the center of the unit. 7-12 INDEX...
Page 145: Transfer Clamp Eccentric Grooved Bearing Tension Adjustment
Edge MAXX Repair Attach the new transfer clamp assembly to Transfer Clamp Eccentric Grooved the bottom of the rodless air cylinder with Bearing Tension Adjustment thread coated screws. If a transfer clamp becomes loose on its Re-attach the air cylinders to the new...
Page 146: Transfer Clamp Grooved Bearing Replacement
Repair Edge MAXX Locate the two adjustment bolts on the Transfer Clamp Grooved Bearing rear of the bearing. Replacement Loosen the jam nut (Figure 7-16, A). These bearings often wear down in pairs, either both regular or both eccentric. Even if only one...
Page 147 Edge MAXX Repair The second worker will remove the bolts which secure the two non-eccentric bear- ings (Figure 7-17, B). Keep track of the bolts and the ﬂat washer which sits under the bearing. Carefully lower the rodless air cylinder/ transfer clamp assembly until it rests on the machine.
Page 148: Transfer Belt Replacement
Repair Edge MAXX Transfer Belt Replacement Loosen the bracket bolts which secure the belt and remove the bracket assembly. Replace a transfer belt when it can no longer be properly tensioned or if it becomes excessively Remove the belt from the machine and worn, cracked or frayed.
Page 149: Spread Section
Edge MAXX Repair Spreader Clamp Mechanical 7.5 Spread Section Adjustment Sheets and other larger pieces of ﬂatwork are Dropped ﬂatwork during the spread operation prepared for feeding in the large piece spread may indicate the spreader clamps are not properly section, various components of which require gripping the ﬂatwork.
Page 150: Upper Spreader Belt Tension Adjustment
Repair Edge MAXX Upper Spreader Belt Tension Upper Spreader Belt Replacement Adjustment Replace the upper spreader belt when it can no longer be properly tensioned or if it becomes Adjust tension of the upper spreader belt when excessively worn, cracked or frayed.
Page 151 Edge MAXX Repair Loosen the locknuts (Figure 7-22, B) and Route the belts around the timed drive pul- turn each bolt the same number of turns ley in the right endframe and around the counterclockwise to relax tension on the timed idler pulley in the left endframe.
Page 152: Upper Spreader Clamp Grooved Bearing Replacement
Repair Edge MAXX Upper Spreader Clamp Grooved Bearing Replacement These bearings usually wear down in pairs, either both front or both back. Even if only one bearing shows signs of excessive wear, replacement should still be done in pairs. Required Tools 13 mm metric wrench, 5 mm metric Allen key, 7/16”...
Page 153: Lower Spreader Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Edge MAXX Repair Slide the linear bearing assembly block Lower Spreader Drive Belt Tension back onto the appropriate spreader rail and Adjustment secure the end of the rail with the screw Over time, the lower spreader drive belts will removed in Step 4.
Page 154: Lower Spreader Drive Belt Replacement
Repair Edge MAXX Lower Spreader Drive Belt Lower Spreader Belt Tension Check/ Replacement Replacement When a lower spreader drive belt shows signs There are two sets of lower spreader belts on of excessive wear or evidence of cracking, it must the unit which will stretch and wear over time.
Page 155: Lower Spreader Belt Gap Adjustment
Edge MAXX Repair 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 156 Repair Edge MAXX Use a small screwdriver to push in the lockout screw and turn it 1/4 turn clock- wise to lock it in the “in” position. This allows compressed air to flow to the system. Move to the rear of the machine.
Page 157: Discharge Section
Edge MAXX Repair Toward the endframe, locate the tension 7.6 Discharge Section roller between the black belts (Figure 7-34. Sheets and other larger pieces of ﬂatwork exit the unit and are fed to the ironer through the discharge section, various components of which...
Page 158 Repair Edge MAXX Figure 7-35: The discharge ribbon tension adjustment location. Figure 7-36: It is important to maintain the 1/2 right twist to prevent lint buildup. 7-26 INDEX...
Page 159 Edge MAXX Repair Replacing Worn Ribbons Repeat Steps 7 to 9 to replace additional worn ribbons. Stagger the positions of the Required Tools lacing clips to give the ﬂatwork a smooth ﬂow. 3/8”, 9/16”, 3/4” wrenches, pliers Adjust ribbon tension following the...
Page 160: Discharge Conveyor Guide Ribbons Tension Adjustment/Replacement
Repair Edge MAXX 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 161: Discharge Conveyor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Edge MAXX 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 162: Discharge Conveyor Doffer Roll Pressure Adjustment
Repair Edge MAXX 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 163: Discharge Conveyor Doffer Roll Cover Replacement
Edge MAXX Repair Discharge Conveyor Doffer Roll Cut and remove the glass ﬁlament tape located at each end of the doffer roll. Cover Replacement Pull or cut off the old canvas cover and It is recommended that, on units with two the foam tubing.
Page 164 Repair Edge MAXX 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 7-42). Push the foam tubing back into place and wipe off any excess adhesive that squeezes out at the ends.
Page 165: Reject Section
Edge MAXX Repair Transfer Conveyor Drive Belt 7.7 Reject Section Tension Adjustment The reject section moves dropped ﬂatwork Over time, the transfer conveyor’s power twist from the transfer section to the front of the drive belt will stretch due to normal wear and machine.
Page 166 Repair Edge MAXX Figure 7-45: Slowly rotate the shaft and roll the belt Figure 7-46: Elastic inserts maintain tension on the off its pulley. transfer conveyor drive ribbons. 7-34 INDEX...
Page 167: Transfer Conveyor Drive And Idler Roll Tracking Tap Replacement
Edge MAXX Repair Transfer Conveyor Drive and Idler WARNING Roll Tracking Tap Replacement Never turn on power while Tracking tape is used to hold transfer conveyor pulling the ribbons through. ribbons in proper position during operation This is dangerous and to keep ribbons from moving laterally or unnecessary.
Page 168 Repair Edge MAXX Figure 7-47: A side conveyor motor cover is located Figure 7-48: Slowly rotate the motor and roll the at each end of the machine. belt off its pulley. 7-36 INDEX...
Page 169: Side Conveyor Belt Replacement/Tension Spring Check/Replacement
Edge MAXX Repair Remove a link from the belt: Side Conveyor Belt Replacement/ Tension Spring Check/Replacement Use a pair of pliers to twist the tab of one link until the tab can slide through Each side conveyor belt will stretch and the hole in the next link.
Page 170 Repair Edge MAXX Required Tools pliers, coat hanger or stiff wire, tape measure Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected. Turn power off at the main disconnect switch. For the side conveyor to be worked on: •...
Page 171: Reject Conveyor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
Edge MAXX Repair Pull the old belt around the far roller until Reject Conveyor Drive Belt Tension both ends of the new belt are in position Adjustment to be connected. Over time, the reject conveyor’s power twist While one worker compresses the roller...
Page 172: Reject Conveyor Ribbon Tension Adjustment/Replacement
Repair Edge MAXX Replace the cover removed in Step 3. Reject Conveyor Ribbon Tension Adjustment/Replacement WARNING Tension on the reject conveyor ribbons cannot Never operate the unit unless be adjusted mechanically because each ribbon all safety covers are in place...
Page 173: Reject Conveyor Drive And Idler Roll Tracking Tape Replacement
Edge MAXX Repair Reject Conveyor Drive and Idler Roll Remove the connecting pins from all the ribbons and move them away from the Tracking Tape Replacement drive and idler rolls. It is not necessary to Tracking tape is used to hold reject conveyor remove them from the machine.
Page 174: Sensors
With one exception on the Edge Maxx, all photosensors are mounted in a ﬁxed position Each sensor on the unit is physically aligned (Figure 7-55) and do not need adjustment. The and its sensitivity is adjusted during installation.
Page 175: Exit/Gap Photosensor Alignment
Edge MAXX Repair Exit/Gap Photosensor Alignment Photosensor Replacement The exit/gap photosensor (Figure 7-54) If a photosensor fails or is erratic, it should watches as ﬂatwork moves down the discharge be replaced immediately. All photosensors are conveyor. As soon as the sensor sees a piece, the connected using a quick-release connector.
Page 176 Repair Edge MAXX Checking the Photosensor’s Setting As appropriate: • If the display does not change for Perform only when the unit is several seconds, it indicates the new RUNNING. photosensor is already set to the correct Use extreme caution.
Page 177: General Photosensor Sensitivity Adjustment
All photosensors, with the exception of the yellow will go out. In either case, green wall sensors, on the Edge Maxx are set for LED continues to ﬂash. maximum sensitivity. There should be no reason Press the small button once.
Page 178: Wall Photosensor Sensitivity Adjustment
Repair Edge MAXX Wall Photosensor Sensitivity Press the small button at the top of the photosensor (Figure 7-57, B) and hold it Adjustment for about 3 seconds until the green and The following procedure applies to the upper yellow LEDs are alternately ﬂashing.
Page 179: Proximity Sensor Positioning Adjustment
Edge MAXX Repair Press and release the small button at the Proximity Sensor Positioning top of the photosensor (Figure 7-57, D). Adjustment The green light will ﬂash and then stay Proximity sensors are mounted close to the on, indicting the sensor has “learned” the surface of the objects to be sensed.
Page 180 Repair Edge MAXX Adjusting Guide Rail Proximity Sensors CAUTION In this case, the sensor is threaded directly into Adjust the position of the guide rail and must be disconnected from its the proximity sensor very wiring before adjustment. carefully. If it is struck, the sensor must be replaced.
Page 181 Edge MAXX Repair Adjusting Transfer Clamp Proximity Tighten the inner locknut (Figure 7-61, B) to hold the senor in the new position. Sensors In this case, it will be necessary to loosen two Use the shim to check if its positioning is locknuts to properly position the encoder.
Page 182: Proximity Sensor Replacement
Repair Edge MAXX Proximity Sensor Replacement Replacing a Pigtail Connector Proximity Sensor If a proximity sensor fails or is erratic, it should be replaced immediately. Required Tools The unit uses two different types of proximity 1/2”, 11/16” wrenches, 1 mm shim,...
Page 183: Compressed Air System
Edge MAXX Repair Air Cylinder Air Flow Adjustment 7.9 Compressed Air Air cylinders should open and close smoothly System and without banging; paired air cylinders should The compressed air system provides the air open and close together. which controls movement of various components Adjusting the exhaust air ﬂow valves when...
Page 184 Repair Edge MAXX Transfer Rodless (Figure 7-65, 1) • Adjust the air ﬂow to smoothly but quickly move the transfer clamps forward and backward. Transfer Clamp (Figure 7-65, 2) • Adjust both the left and right transfer clamp air cylinders to open and close the transfer clamps at the same time and at the same speed.
Page 185: Discharge Conveyor Air Cylinder Air Flow Adjustment
Edge MAXX Repair Put the unit into test mode and test the Discharge Conveyor Air Cylinder Air appropriate section to determine the type Flow Adjustment of exhaust air flow needed. For more Make sure the discharge conveyor is operating information, refer to the CHI PANEL correctly in that it both raises and lowers smoothly OPERATION bulletin, Test section.
Page 186: Spreader Clamp Back Air Pressure Adjustment
Repair Edge MAXX Spreader Clamp Back Air Pressure Locate the override screw on the spreader clamps back pressure solenoid air valve Adjustment (Figure 7-69, A). If flatwork is being damaged because the With a small screwdriver, push the screw spreader clamps are gripping too tightly, or if the in and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock clamps are dropping ﬂatwork prematurely, the...
Page 187: Inlet Transfer Rodless Air Cylinder Service
Edge MAXX Repair Inlet Transfer Rodless Air Cylinder Tighten the Drive T Service Required Tools Many of the following procedures will be metric Allen wrench, small slotted performed as a direct result of the weekly screwdriver, Loctite 243 thread lock ®...
Page 188 Repair Edge MAXX Reinstall and securely tighten the drive T (Figure 7-72) mounting bolts. NOTE: A f t e r m a k i n g t h i s adjustment, immediately perform the Tighten the Drive Blocks procedure which follows.
Page 189 Edge MAXX Repair CAUTION Use only light pressure on the front of the air cylinder to avoid damage to the mounting bracket or the rear mounting screws. Press down lightly on the front of the cylinder to expose the upper drive block screws.
Page 190 Repair Edge MAXX Insert a metric Allen wrench through the Increase the Air Cushion socket (Figure 7-75, B) and tighten the eccentric cam adjustment bolt. Required Tools small slotted screwdriver Tighten the jam nut. NOTE: Each adjustment bolt Perform only when the unit is OFF with power disconnected.
Page 191 Edge MAXX Repair Tighten the Inner Band Vibration in the outer band of the rodless air cylinder indicates the inner band in loose and must be tightened. Because three parts must be manipulated at the same time, this procedure 6” (15 mm) should be performed by two workers.
Page 192 Repair Edge MAXX CAUTION CAUTION Make sure all tools used Be careful not to completely are clean. Dirt or debris remove the inner band contaminating the inside of retaining screw. the air cylinder can damage or ruin it. Loosen the inner band retaining screw (Figure 7-81, A).
Page 193: Air Bar Alignment
Edge MAXX 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 194: Air Foil Adjustment
Repair Edge MAXX Air Foil Adjustment Open the left and right endframe doors. Because it helps ensure a smooth lay down of Locate the air foil pivot bolt (Figure 7- ﬂatwork, the air foil is critical to proper operation 84). Loosen the air foil pivot bolt. Be of the machine.
Page 195: Tail Air Assembly Adjustment
Edge MAXX Repair Tail Air Assembly Adjustment The tail air bar assembly helps ensure a smooth transition for ﬂatwork from the feeder to the ironer. It also helps to speed up production by narrowing the gap between individual pieces of ﬂatwork as they are fed through the machine.
Page 197 Edge Maxx 3024-024e Edge Maxx Dual Spreader/Feeder CHI Panel Operation CHICAGO EDGE TYPE=0 04 PROGRAMS C-TOC INDEX...
Page 198 3024-024e Edge Maxx CONTENT 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-5 Counters ....................C-6 Jam Detection ..................C-6 Safety Stop Buttons ................C-6 Self-Diagnostics ..................C-6 II. PROGRAMMING ................C-7 Start Programming ..................C-7...
Page 199: Operation
SPEED buttons (D) Controls the speed of the unit in manual mode. Pressing  decreases the speed and  increases the speed. The speed is shown in the panel display. Figure C-1: The Edge Maxx CHI Panel. C-TOC INDEX...
Page 200: Model Type/Number Of Programs
3024-024e Edge Maxx 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 201: Speed Control
Edge Maxx 3024-024e Speed Control AUTO Mode (PWM=0) The unit can operate in either manual or automatic speed mode. KING SHEET COTTON *AUTO XXX FPM CNT XXXXX In manual mode, the machine runs at the speed shown on the CHI Panel display. In auto mode, the machine’s speed is automatically controlled...
Page 202: Counters
3024-024e Edge Maxx Counters Jam Detection The standard message screen on the CHI If a piece of flatwork becomes jammed control panel shows the total running count of all in the machine, a flashing message on the pieces processed for the selected program since CHI display indicates where the jam is.
Page 203: Programming
Edge Maxx 3024-024e 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 204: Make Programming Changes
3024-024e Edge Maxx 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 ﬂatwork Item description.
Page 205: Adjustment
Edge Maxx 3024-024e III. ADJUSTMENT Start Adjustment Sometimes it may be necessary to adjust various 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 206: End Adjustment
3024-024e Edge Maxx Press the + or – buttons to change the End Adjustment setting. Each of the following adjustment When ﬁnished making adjustments, follow sections has a table to make use as a guide these steps to save or discard changes.
Page 207: Ironer Speed Interlock Adjustments [Ironer
Edge Maxx 3024-024e Ironer Speed Interlock Adjustments IRON is actually two settings. The ﬁrst number [IRONER] set (3 digits after the word IRON), controls All of these settings deal with how the the minimum speed at which the feeder can spreader/feeder interacts with other machines in operate.
Page 208: Program Adjustments [Pgm Specific
3024-024e Edge Maxx Program Adjustments [PGM When [PGM ADJUSTMENTS] is chosen from the SELECT ADJUSTMENT menu, the SPECIFIC] following displays: NOTE: These adjustments are STATION program speciﬁc. IPACE=07/MIN MAXLEN=070” GRAB=-04 AIR=.16S GAP=3” These adjustments apply speciﬁcally to the Note that the IPACE setting only has meaning currently running program.
Page 209: Testing
Edge Maxx 3024-024e IV. TESTING The testing function should only be used to see In addition, before the 24VAC circuit can and hear the operation of the unit to verify proper power the contactor coils, the 24VDC functioning or as an aid during troubleshooting.
Page 210: Start Testing
3024-024e Edge Maxx 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 211: End Testing
Edge Maxx 3024-024e Press the ENTER button. The test function End Testing menu displays. To leave test mode, follow these steps: The numbers in the display correspond to When ﬁnished running a test, press the the control output LEDs that trigger with TEST button once to return to the SE- each operation.
Page 212: Inlet Section Tests
3024-024e Edge Maxx Inlet Section Tests Transfer Section Tests INL1 (TRN1) This tests the components of the left inlet This tests the components of the left inlet station. section transfer section. The panel display shows: This test has a complex display. The top line...
Page 213 Edge Maxx 3024-024e BACK 229 OUT-310 SLOW-311 BACK 230 RELEASE-221/222 This line deals with the pneumatic reverse This line deals with the pneumatic reverse movement of the left transfer rodless air cylinder, movement of the right transfer rodless air and with the left transfer motor moving to the inlet cylinder, and the pneumatic opening of the right of the machine at regular and low speeds.
Page 214: Spreader Section Tests
3024-024e Edge Maxx Spreader Section Tests Sensor Activation Test (SENSOR) (SPR1) Standard Testing The panel display shows: The control system automatically begins to operate parts of the upper and lower spreader subsystems. SENSOR ACTIVATION TEST The panel display shows: The control system automatically begins to...
Page 215 Edge Maxx 3038-010k NOTE: When ordering parts, please provide the serial number and a complete description of the machine, including any non- standard features. Electrical part numbers can be found in the SCHEMATICS section (when available). Edge Maxx Picture Parts List...
Page 216: Front View
3038-010k Edge Maxx Front View Part Number Description 2814-030 L.H. MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY 3403-204 L.H. OUTSIDE CLUTCH/BRAKE COVER 0608-698 CORNER SENSOR BRKT 2-1/2”x30-3/4”x12 GA 3210-007 AIR CYLINDER GUARD LEFT HAND 0607-340 L.H. LINEAR RAIL SUPPORT BRKT ASSY 0608-710 SENSOR CLEANING NOZZLE MOUNT...
Page 217 BUMPER 40” 3 HOLES 2 END CAPS 4019-275 LIFT OFF HINGE 2001-996 LOCK, LIFT & TURN LOCKING 2001-692 R.H. DOOR ASSY EDGE MAXX 2001-995 LOCK, LIFT & TURN NON LOCKING 3418-500 SWIVEL CASTER W/2” BRAKE KIT ASSY 2001-675 R.H. FRONT PANEL ENDFRAME 0603-074 L.H.
Page 218: Rear View
3038-010k Edge Maxx Rear View 40 41 = 136” Machine Only Part Number Description 2814-029 R.H. MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY 2001-673 RIGHT ENDFRAME 58-7/8” x 62” x 7 GA 3403-203 R.H. OUTSIDE CLUTCH/BRAKE COVER 3403-271 FRONT GUARD CHANNEL ASSEMBLY 136” 3403-205...
Page 219 LEFT ENDFRAME 58-7/8” x 62” x 7 GA 2814-030 L.H. MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY 2001-996 LOCK, LIFT & TURN LOCKING 2001-693 L.H. DOOR ASSY EDGE MAXX 4019-625 BUMPER 40” 3 HOLES 2 END CAPS 2001-995 LOCK, LIFT & TURN NON LOCKING 1414-130...
Page 220: Rolls And Ribbons
1205-231 IDLER ROLL 3” x 3” GROOVED W/BEARING 1003-982 POLYFLAKE RIBBON 3” x97” W/GUIDE & W/PIN 3407-244 GUIDE NYLON UPPER INPUT ARM EDGE MAXX 1205-234 DRIVE ROLL GROOVED W/ 1-1/4” BORE 3”x3” 1205-229 DRIVE ROLL GROOVED W/ 1” BORE 3”x3”...
Page 221 Edge Maxx 3038-010k Rolls and Ribbons continued... Part Number Description 1003-199 RUFF TOP RIBBON 3” x 139” W/PIN 1003-016 RUFF TOP RIBBON 3” x 123” W/PIN 2010-018 RIBBON GUIDE CHANNEL 59-1/2” x6” x7 GA 3209-345 DRIVE ROLL 3”x120”x11 GA W/CANVAS COVER 3209-518 RAW DRIVE ROLL 3”...
Page 222: Right Side Bearings
3038-010k Edge Maxx 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 PL-8 PL-TOC INDEX...
Page 223: Drive Detail-Right
Edge Maxx 3038-010k Drive Detail-Right 10 9 Part Number Description 2801-390 MOTOR 1/2 HP 3/60/230/460 1725RPM FR 56C 1223-900 BELT POLY CHAIN GT 1207-010 GEARBOX PX90 SERIES 0608-686 SERVO MOTOR BRACKET 4-1/2”x8-1/2”x1/4 GA 1221-450 PULLEY 45 TEETH 1” WIDE 1201-210 SPROCKET #40 14T 1”...
Page 224: Drive Detail-Left
3038-010k Edge Maxx Drive Detail-Left 13 12 Part Number Description 1223-900 BELT POLY CHAIN GT 2801-390 MOTOR 1/2 HP 3/60/230/460 1725RPM FR 56C 0608-684 BELT BEARING BRACKET 4-1/2” x7” x1/4 GA 1 210-002 SHAFT 5/8” OD x 6” L W/KWAY 1205-740 V BELT SHEAVE 1-3/4”...
Page 225: Inlet Conveyor Detail
Edge Maxx 3038-010k Inlet Conveyor Detail Part Number Description 0219-002 BLACK BRUSH 2-1/2” x 2” 1607-610 PHOTOSENSOR, BACKGROUND 1205-231 IDLER ROLL 3” x 3” GROOVED W/BEARING 0605-547 ADD-ON BRACKET INPUT CONVEYOR 1608-003 TOUCH SENSOR ASSY W/CONNECTOR 4215-003 LOCKING WASHER 1-3/4”ODx5/8”ID x14GA...
Page 226: Inlet Drive Mechanism
3038-010k Edge Maxx Inlet Drive Mechanism Part Number Description 1208-355 BRAKE CLUTCH W/SHEAVE 1203-031 POWER TWIST BELT 4 L 38 LINKS LONG 4003-100 GREASE FITTING 1/4-28 STRAIGHT 1607-713 RECEIVER 1208-136 BRAKE CLUTCH ROLL W/ 5/8 SHAFT 0607-101 UPPER CLUTCH MOUNT ASSY EDGE...
Page 227 Edge Maxx 3038-010k Inlet Drive Mechanism continued... Part Number Description 1205-807 V BELT SHEAVE 3-3/4” OD 1” BORE 1203-032 POWER TWIST BELT 4 L 47 LINKS LONG 0401-510 BEARING THRUST 5/8” ID 1205-945 V BELT SHEAVE 4” OD 5/8” BORE 0614-155 COLLAR 5/8”...
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Page 229: Inlet Drive Train
Edge Maxx 3038-010k Inlet Drive Train Part Number Description 2801-500 MOTOR 3/4 HP 3/60/230/460 1725RPM 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 230: Transfer Clamp Assembly
3038-010k Edge Maxx Transfer Clamp Assembly PL-16 PL-TOC INDEX...
Page 231 Edge Maxx 3038-010k Transfer Clamp Assembly continued... Part Number Description 0608-723 CYLINDER MOUNTING BRKT 2-5/8”x 3”x 10 G 0608-719 R.H. TRANSFER CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET 0204-468 EDGE MAX LINEAR BEARING ASSEMBLY B05-650 5/16-18 x 1” HX HD M/S B10-400 5/16” 18 HEX NUT 0608-720 L.H.
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Page 233: Transfer Rail Support Assy
Edge Maxx 3038-010k Transfer Rail Support Assy. Part Number Description 2070-001 CONNECTION PLATE 5-1/2” x4-1/2” x1/4GA S13-535 TUBING 2”x4” 1/4” WALL CUT 129-1/2” LONG 0607-340 L.H. LINEAR RAIL SUPPORT BRKT ASSY 2003-078 UPPER SPREADER CENTER BOX ASSY 0607-339 R.H. LINEAR RAIL SUPPORT BRKT ASSY 1803-009 RUBBER BUMPER 5”...
Page 234: Upper Spreader Clamp Assy
3038-010k Edge Maxx Upper Spreader Clamp Assy. = 136” Machine Only Part Number Description 0204-401 RAIL LINEAR 63” 0204-412 RAIL LINEAR 71” 0607-345 CENTER BUMPER BRACKET WELDED ASSY 0608-728 LINEAR BEARING CENTER BRACKET 0205-075 STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 1/8” NPT x 1/4” OD 0208-435 AIR CYLINDER 1-1/4”...
Page 235 BELT POLY CHAIN GT 0204-469 R.H. RAIL LINEAR 63” W/ 2 TAPPED HOLES 0204-048 R.H. RAIL LINEAR 71” W/ 2 TAPPED HOLES 0204-470 R.H. LINEAR BEARING EDGE MAXX 0607-423 RH UPPER SPREADER BELT BRACKET ASSEMBLY 0204-260 SPREADER CLAMP RHT 0608-732...
Page 236: Lower Spreader Detail
3038-010k Edge Maxx Lower Spreader Detail = 136” Machine Only Part Number Description 1210-066 SHAFT 5/8” OD x 3-7/8” L 1205-027 IDLER ROLL W/ 5/8” BEARINGS 4215-003 LOCKING WASHER 1-3/4”ODx5/8”ID x14GA 1205-024 ROLL 2-1/4” W/ 3/8” BEARINGS & 2 SCREWS...
Page 237 Edge Maxx 3038-010k Lower Spreader Detail continued... Part Number Description 0608-164 BELT SPREADER BOTTOM BRKT 3”x2”x2”x7 GA 0608-163 BELT SPREADER TOP BRKT 3” x2” x2” x7 GA 1003-199 RUFF TOP RIBBON 3” x 139” W/PIN 1003-016 RUFF TOP RIBBON 3” x 123” W/PIN 0608-059 BELT SPREAD OUTSIDE 47”...
Page 238: Lower Left Belt Spread Assy
3038-010k Edge Maxx Lower Left Belt Spread Assy. Part Number Description B05-500 1/4-20 x 3/4” HX HD M/S 0205-255 ELBOW SWIVEL 1/8” NPT x 1/4” OD 0608-059 BELT SPREAD OUTSIDE 47” x 8” x 10 GA 0605-563 SPREADER INSIDE BRKT 3-1/8” x1-5/8 x7 GA 0605-511 BELT SPREADER BRKT 12”...
Page 239: Lower Right Belt Spread Assy
Edge Maxx 3038-010k Lower Right Belt Spread Assy. Part Number Description 0205-255 ELBOW SWIVEL 1/8” NPT x 1/4” OD B05-500 1/4-20 x 3/4” HX HD M/S B10-275 1/4-20 KEPS NUT 2010-333 BELT SPREADER 19-1/16” x 5-5/8” x 7 GA B05-520 1/4-20 x 3/4”...
Page 240: Transfer Conveyor Drive
3038-010k Edge Maxx Transfer Conveyor Drive Part Number Description 2003-094 R.H. CONVEYOR ROLL GUARD 3004-315 BILINGUAL METAL PLATE “KEEP HANDS OUT... 3407-203 REJECT CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY 3407-211 TRANSFER CONVEYOR TABLE ASSY B05-485 1/4-20 x 3/4” PH TR HD M/S B10-250 1/4-20 HEX NUT 1202-661 GEAR 36T 12 PITCH 1”...
Page 241: Transfer Conveyor Table Assy
Edge Maxx 3038-010k Transfer Conveyor Table Assy. Part Number Description 0402-763 BEARING HANGER 1” BORE PERM LUBE 1003-182 RUBBERIZED RIBBON 2”x 25-3/4” W/PIN 1003-183 ELASTIC RIBBON 2” x 6-1/4” W/PIN 1210-172 SHAFT 1” DIA x 30-1/2” LONG W/ 9 RINGS...
Page 242: Reject Conveyor
3038-010k Edge Maxx Reject Conveyor Part Number Description 1003-175 RUBBERIZED RIBBON 2” x 92” W/PIN 0402-763 BEARING HANGER 1” BORE PERM LUBE 1205-772 V BELT SHEAVE 2-1/2” OD 1” BORE 3209-424 RAW DRIVE ROLL 2-1/4” x 92”x 11 GA 1003-176 ELASTIC RIBBON 2”...
Page 243: Reject Conveyor Drive Details
Edge Maxx 3038-010k Reject Conveyor Drive Details = 136” Machine Only Part Number Description 2814-022 R.H. SIDE MOTOR COVER 0608-688 SIDE CONVEYOR TABLE 21”x35-3/4”x16 GA 1003-181 POLYFLAKE RIBBON 5”x88” W/GUIDE & W/PIN 1003-221 POLYFLAKE RIBBON 5”x104” W/GUIDE & W/PIN 3407-211...
Page 244: Side Conveyor Table Assy
3038-010k Edge Maxx Side Conveyor Table Assy. Part Number Description 0608-688 SIDE CONVEYOR TABLE 21”x35-3/4”x16 GA S13-175 TUBING 1-1/4” SQ 11 GA 145-1/2” L 0608-691 IDLER ROLL BRACKET 3” x 6-1/4” x 10 GA 1205-231 IDLER ROLL 3” x 3” GROOVED W/BEARING 4215-003 LOCKING WASHER 1-3/4”ODx5/8”ID x14GA...
Page 245: Side Conveyor Drive Details
Edge Maxx 3038-010k Side Conveyor Drive Details MACHINE FRONT = 136” Machine Only Part Number Description 1205-807 V BELT SHEAVE 3-3/4” OD 1” BORE 1203-061 POWER TWIST BELT 4 L 43 LINKS LONG 1205-895 V BELT SHEAVE 6-1/2” OD 5/8” BORE...
Page 246: Photosensor Locations
3038-010k Edge Maxx Photosensor Locations SPREADER RAIL PX52 PX11 PE24 TRANSFER RAIL PX31 PX27 PX28 PX32 PE23 PE24 PE45E PE45R Top View PE13 PE14 PX29 PX25 PE50A PE7 PE19 PE50B PE17 PE21 PE10 PE22 PE20 Front View PL-32 PL-TOC INDEX...
Page 247 Edge Maxx 3038-010k Photosensor Locations continued... Item Location/Function Description Part# PE 1E Emitter, L Corner - Left EMITTER 1607-710 PE 1R Receiver, L Corner - Left RECEIVER 1607-713 PE 2E Emitter, R Corner - Left EMITTER 1607-710 PE 2R Receiver, R Corner - Left...
Page 248 3038-010k Edge Maxx Solenoid Valves Locations SV15 SV23 SV24 SV16 SV20 SV35 SV36 SV12 SV19 SV11 SV33 SV34 SV38 Top View SV37 SV16 SV24 SV35 SV36 SV11 SV20 SV12 SV19 SV15 SV23 SV33 SV34 SV38 Front View PL-34 PL-TOC INDEX...
Page 249 Edge Maxx 3038-010k Solenoid Valves Locations continued... Pneumatic Location/Function Description VALVE SOLENOID PLUG Reference VALVE PUSH IN LINE POWER SV 2 Main Valve 0202-510 0202-365 0202-500 3/8” SV 9 Inlet Conveyor Lift 0202-355 0202-360 VALVE MODULAR BANK VALVE IN LINE SPRING RETURN...
Page 251 Edge Maxx 3210-393d NOTE: When ordering parts, please provide the serial number and a complete description of the machine, including any non- standard features . Edge Maxx Schematics and Parts Content Motor Circuits 460V Motor Circuit ........................SC-2 230V Motor Circuit ........................SC-6 Control Circuits 24VAC Interlock Circuit ......................
Page 252: Motor Circuit
460V Motor Circuit SC-2 SC-TOC INDEX...
Page 253 Edge Maxx 3210-393d 460V Motor Circuit (6220510) Reference Part No. Description 1410-210 CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 A 2 POLE 1410-220 CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 A 2 POLE 1410-220 CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 A 2 POLE 1410-205 CIRCUIT BREAKER 0.5 A 2 POLE CON1...
Page 254 3210-393d Edge Maxx 460V Motor Circuit (6220510) continued... Reference Part No. Description MP11 1405-260 MOTOR PROTECTOR 1.6-2.5 AMP 1405-235 MOTOR PROTECTOR 1-1.6 AMP 1405-235 MOTOR PROTECTOR 1-1.6 AMP 1405-235 MOTOR PROTECTOR 1-1.6 AMP MTR0 1616-100 SERVO MOTOR 750W MTR1 2801-500...
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Page 256: Motor Circuit
230V Motor Circuit CHICAGO D RYER COMPANY 6220511 Drawn By: CAD By: NC Code: EDGE-MAXX Approved By: Scale: Date: 230V MOTOR CIRCUI T Txxx 04-14-03 SC-6 SC-TOC INDEX...
Page 257 Edge Maxx 3210-393d 230V Motor Circuit (6220511) Reference Part No. Description 1410-210 CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 A 2 POLE 1410-220 CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 A 2 POLE 1410-220 CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 A 2 POLE 1410-205 CIRCUIT BREAKER 0.5 A 2 POLE CON1...
Page 258 3210-393d Edge Maxx 230V Motor Circuit (6220511) continued... Reference Part No. Description MP11 1405-260 MOTOR PROTECTOR 1.6-2.5 AMP 1405-235 MOTOR PROTECTOR 1-1.6 AMP 1405-235 MOTOR PROTECTOR 1-1.6 AMP 1405-235 MOTOR PROTECTOR 1-1.6 AMP MTR0 1616-100 SERVO MOTOR 750W MTR1 2801-500...
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Page 260: 24Vac Interlock Circuit
24VAC Interlock Circuit CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY 6230183 EDGE-MAXX NC Code: Drawn By: CAD By: 24VAC INTERLOCK CIRCUIT Txxx Date: 04-22-03 Approved By: Scale: CON1A CR1A 24VAC CON1 [CONTROL] [E-STOP] CR0A CON1 CON2 [START] CON2 CR0B CON3 [START] CON3 PB7C1 [START]...
Page 261 Edge Maxx 3210-393d 24VAC Interlock Circuit (6230183) Reference Part No. Description CB10 1410-105 CIRCUIT BREAKER 0.5 A 1 POLE CR0A 1401-275 RELAY 1 POLE 24VAC/DC CR0B 1401-275 RELAY 1 POLE 24VAC/DC CR0C 1401-275 RELAY 1 POLE 24VAC/DC 1401-275 RELAY 1 POLE 24VAC/DC...
Page 262: Display/Control
Display/Control 6270211 CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY EDGE-MAXX Drawn By: CAD By: NC Code: DISPLAY/CONTROL Txxx Approved By: Scale: Date: 11-05-03 revisions OPERATOR INTERFACE A (4-22-03) original release B (11-05-03) add output tables, swap 131/132, serial=green COMM DISP1 KYBD1 MPC1 1612-690 16' cable...
Page 263 Edge Maxx 3210-393d Display/Control (6270211) Reference Part No. Description AOC1 1406-757 OUTPUT ANALOG 2x10V CABLE1 1716-716 16’ DATA CABLE ASSEMBLY 1406-736 COUPLER 232-115 KBAUD CR1A 1401-275 RELAY 1 POLE 24VAC/DC CR1B 1401-275 RELAY 1 POLE 24VAC/DC 1401-275 RELAY 1 POLE 24VAC/DC...
Page 264 6270210 CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY Controller I/O (Sensors/Valves) Drawn By: CAD By: EDGE-MAXX NC Code: CONTROLLER I/O [SENSORS/VALVES] Txxx Approved By: Scale: Date: 11-05-03 LEFT RIGHT CORNER ROLLER SENSING/CONTROL CROSSBEAM PE45R CORNER ROLLER SENSING/CONTROL INTERLOCK PE1R PE2R PE14R PE13R PE1E PE2E...
Page 265 Edge Maxx 3210-393d Controller I/O (Sensors/Valves) (6270210) Reference Part No. Description 1607-690 8 PORT, 5 METER 1607-690 8 PORT, 5 METER LT5G 1416-605-01 LENS GREEN LT5GB 1416-604 BULB 24 VAC^ LT6G 1416-605-01 LENS GREEN LT6GB 1416-604 BULB 24 VAC^ LT7B...
Page 266 3210-393d Edge Maxx Controller I/O (Sensors/Valves) (6270210) continued... Reference Part No. Description PE2R-C 1607-715 RECEIVER CABLE 30’ PE45E 1607-640 PHOTOSENSOR, RECEIVER PE45E-C 1607-670 CABLE, 3 METER PE45R 1607-650 PHOTOSENSOR, EMMITER PE45R-C 1607-670 CABLE, 3 METER 1607-610 PHOTOSENSOR, BACKGROUND PE50A 1607-610...
Page 267: Controller I/O (Sensors/Valves
Controller I/O (Motors) 6270209 CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY EDGE-MAXX Drawn By: CAD By: NC Code: CONTROLLER I/O [MOTORS] Txxx Approved By: Scale: Date: 11-05-03 SC-17 SC-TOC INDEX...
Page 268: Pneumatic Diagram
Pneumatic Diagram 6300026 CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY NC Code: PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM Drawn By: CAD By: EDGE-MAXX Txxx Approved By: Scale: Date: 11-05-03 SC-18 SC-TOC INDEX...
Page 269 Edge Maxx 3210-393d Pneumatic Diagram (6300026) Reference Part No. Description CLBR11 1208-355 BRAKE CLUTCH W/SHEAVE CLBR12 1208-355 BRAKE CLUTCH W/SHEAVE CLBR19 1208-355 BRAKE CLUTCH W/SHEAVE CLBR20 1208-355 BRAKE CLUTCH W/SHEAVE CYL13 0208-425 AIR CYLINDER 7/8” BORE 1” STROKE CYL14 0208-425 AIR CYLINDER 7/8”...
Page 270 3210-393d Edge Maxx Pneumatic Diagram (6300026) continued... Reference Part No. Description NZ35R 0219-315 NOZZLE BRASS 1/8” NPT .043 ORIFICE NZ36L 0219-315 NOZZLE BRASS 1/8” NPT .043 ORIFICE NZ36R 0219-315 NOZZLE BRASS 1/8” NPT .043 ORIFICE 0203-135 GAUGE 160 PSI 1/8” NPT 1-3/4” DIA 0203-135 GAUGE 160 PSI 1/8”...
Page 271 Edge Maxx 3210-393d Pneumatic Diagram (6300026) continued... Reference Part No. Description SV22 0202-355 VALVE MODULAR BANK SV22S 0202-360 SOLENOID 24VDC BANK SV23 0202-450 VALVE IN LINE SPRING RETURN 1/4” OD SV23C 0202-500 PLUG IN FOR AIR VALVE SV23S 0202-365 SOLENOID 24VDC FREE...
Page 272 Main Electrical Panel DISC1 INV2 INV1 RIGHT INLET LEFT INLET FR-E520-0.75K FR-E520-0.75K N P1 P PR N P1 P PR RES6 100ohm 13 NO21 NC A1 13 NO21 NC A1 CON1 CON2 CON3 RES5 CON4 18A/24VAC 18A/24VAC 18A/24VAC 100ohm 18A/24VAC NO A2 14 NO22 NC A2 14 NO22 NC A2...
Page 277 02/20/07 EDGEMAXX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6500-369 App:GW Spreader Feeder Production Variable Speed Drive Output Feet per Minute (m/min) Minimum Maximum (46) Motors Total (2.6) Inlet Left, HP (kW) 0.375 (0.28) Inlet Right, HP (kW) 0.375 (0.28) Transfer Left, HP (kW) 0.25 (0.186) Transfer Right, HP (kW) 0.25...
Page 279 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 281 Edge MAXX Index INDEX Symbols Annual PM (2000 hours) 4-19 Check 24 VAC Outputs Testing, CHI Panel C-13 Electrical Connections 4-20 Insulation Resistance to Earth Ground 4-20 Automatic Speed Operation 3-13, C-5 Additional Electrical Panel Control Relays 5-6 Adjustment, CHI Panel C-9...
Page 282 Index Edge MAXX Check (cont) Clutch/Brake, Pneumatic Spreader Clamp Linear Bearing Assemblies 4-12 About 5-15 Transfer Belts Condition and Tension 4-13 Roller Transfer Clamp Assembly and Grooved Bearings Alignment 7-7 Alignment Check 4-5 Upper and Lower Spreader Belt Condition and...
Page 283 Edge MAXX Index Counters, CHI Panel 3-13, C-6 Easi-Glide (Option) Installation Checkout 2-21 Daily Operating Procedures 3-8 Preparation 2-7 Flatwork Handling 3-10 Electrical Handling Jams and Misfeeds Safely 3-14 Check Connections 4-20 Jam 3-14 Check Insulation Resistance to Earth Ground 4-...
Page 284 Index Edge MAXX Flatwork Handling 3-10 Inspect Counter Operation 3-13 Air Filter/Auto Drain 4-9 Feeding Large Pieces 3-11 Drive Belts 4-14 Feeding Small Pieces 3-12 Rodless Air Cylinders 4-7 Program Selection 3-10 Inspection, Installation 2-3 Safety 3-10 Installation Procedures 2-3...
Page 285 Edge MAXX Index Operation, CHI Panel C-3 Controls and Indicators C-3 Machine Widths 1-6 Counters C-6 Maintenance and Repair Safety 1-3 Jam Detection C-6 Main Disconnect Switch 1-4, 3-2 Model Type/Number of Programs C-4 Manual Scope 1-2 Program Selection C-4...
Page 286 Index Edge MAXX Programming, CHI Panel C-7 Ribbons End Programming C-8 Condition and Tension Check 4-11 Make Programming Changes C-8 Replacement Start Programming C-7 Discharge Conveyor Program Adjustments, CHI Panel C-12 Broken or Missing Ribbons 7-27 Program Selection, CHI Panel 3-10, C-4...
Page 287 Edge MAXX Index Screw Connector Proximity Sensor Replacement Spread Section 7-17 7-50 Lower Spreader Security of Hardware 2-14 Belt Self-Diagnostics, CHI Panel C-6 Gap Adjustment 7-23 Semi-Annual PM (1000 hours) 4-15 Tension Check/Replacement 7-22 Check and Grease Drive Belt Bearings 4-17...
Page 288 Index Edge MAXX Tension Spring Troubleshooting Check/Replacement, Side Conveyor 7-37 CHI Diagnostic Message Index 6-6 Testing, CHI Panel C-13 CHI Panel 6-27 24 VAC Outputs C-13 Compressed Air System 6-28 End Testing C-15 Discharge Section 6-23 Inlet Section C-16 Electrical 6-9...

Chicago Dryer Edge MAXX Instruction Manual

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 3 Operating Guidelines

Chapter 4 Preventive Maintenance

Chapter 5 Operating Principles

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Symptoms

Chapter 7 Repair

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