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BA P12 /P15 /P18 08.10 /GB IV
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  • Page 1 BA P12 /P15 /P18 08.10 /GB IV SN 707769...
  • Page 2 The contents are correct to the best of our knowledge and belief and correspond to the present state of the technology. No legal claims can be derived. Subject to technical changes. Reproduction or duplication only with our express permission. * with the options - Safety separator and - Distillation overfill preventer P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 3 Reproduction - including excerpts - is permitted only with written permission and when the source of the information is indicated. BÖWE Textile Cleaning GmbH BÖWE Textile Cleaning GmbH Dr.-Georg-Schaeffler-Strasse 22, D-77815 Bühl Telefon (07223) 80103-0, Telefax (07223) 80103-29 Phone: ++49-7223-80103-0, Fax: ++49-7223-80103-29 email: service@boewe-tc.de P12 /P15 /P18...
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  • Page 5 Necessary Operating Materials and Chemical Additives Dear Customer, In order to prevent any delays in the commissioning of your Drycleaning Machine P12 /P15 /P18, we ask you to make sure that the following operating materials and chemical additives are available. - Solvent Use only stabilized, high-purity TETRACHLORETHENE (PERC), in accordance with DIN 53978.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    BÖWE P12 /P15 /P18 Inhalt 1. General Information ................1 1.1. Technical Literature r..........................1 1.2. Laws, Ordinances, Directives .......................1 1.3. Corrective Maintenance Work ......................1 2. Safety Regulations ................2 2.1. Safe Installation and Commissioning ....................2 2.2. Authorized Use ............................2 2.3. Operation and Maintenance........................3 2.4.
  • Page 7 7.20. Slimsorba Adsorption Unit........................52 7.20.2. Cooling water for Carbon container ....................57 7.21. Solvent Safety Trough ........................58 7.22. Cooling Water Shortage Fuse......................58 7.23. Softpad for Slimline-machines P12 P15 and P18................58 7.23.1. Imbalance switch ...........................58 8. Data Display ..................60 8.1. Temperature Display..........................60 8.2.

  • Page 8: General Information

    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. The customer service organization uses original BÖWE spare parts when making replacements. * with the options - safety separator and - distillation overfill preventer P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 9: Safety Regulations

    2.2. Authorized Use This drycleaning machine has been designed exclusively for operation with the solvent TETRACHLORETHENE (perc). (See "Necessary Operating Materials and Chemical Additives”). Handle these solvents only when absolutely necessary and wear protective gloves and goggles. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 10: Operation And Maintenance

    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. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 11: Repair Work

    When working on pneumatic control parts, make sure that there is no pressure in the system. Only specially trained refrigeration technicians are authorized to make repairs to the refrigeration unit. All spare parts used must comply with the technical standards set by the manufacturer. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 12: Decocommissioning And Disassembling

    No unauthorized personnel are allowed in the area of the machine. The daily checks prescribed in the operating instructions represent the minimum requirements. Operating personnel must immediately report any changes in the machine that could affect the safety. P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 13 If necessary, request a BÖWE customer service technician. The escape of larger amounts of solvent is a reportable malfunction. It must be reported to the responsible authorities, industrial control group, fire department, water resources board or subordinate water authorities. P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 14 The German Hazardous Substances Ordinance, BGR 500 chapter 2.14 and the 2nd BImSchV stipulate the obligation to provide operating instructions. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 15: View Of The Machine

    Start of decomposition: 150° C (302 °F) The machine serial number is on the nameplate. The BÖWE P12 /P15 /P18 is available in a Slimline version with the distillation module behind the machine block or in a Crossline version with the distillation module beside the machine block (shown in the figure).

  • Page 16: Rear View Of The Machine

    Tanks 1+2 Filter drive Button trap with lint filter Cartridge adsorption filter * Water separator Venting and aeration filter Safety separator * Tank 3 Air shaft flaps * Pump for still rake out system * * Option P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 17: Front View Of The Machine

    3. View of the Machine 3.3. Front View of the Machine Crossline Re inigun gsprogramme Wartungs- und Hilfsprog ramme HO LD HO LD PROG PROG BÖWE ST ART START ST OP STOP 707770-01-A Switch panel Loading door P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 18 3. View of the Machine Slimline P12 /P15 Softpad: Reinigungsprogramme Wartungs- und Hilfsprogramme HOLD HOLD P ROG P ROG BÖWE STA RT S TART ST OP STOP 707769-28-0 Softpad Damper (4x) P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Slimsorba steam generator capacity Dimensions: Machine: Width: Slimline mm(in) 1080(42.5) 1080(42.5) Crossline mm(in) 1840(72.4) 1840(72.4) Depth: Slimline mm(in) 2165(85.2) 2165(85.2) Crossline mm(in) 1406(55.3) 1406(55.3) Height inc. trough mm(in) 2260(89.0) 2260(89.0) Floor space: Slimline 2.3(24.8) 2.3(24.8) Crossline 2.5(27.0) 2.5(27.0) P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 20 Cooling water drying (12 °C or 53.6° F) without Slimsorba l(US gal) 115(30.3) 115(30.3) with Slimsorba l(US gal) 110(29.0) 110(29.0) Compressed air (6 bar/87 psi) l(US gal) 6(1.6) 6(1.6) Dimensions may differ if special options are used P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 21 (58 – 72.5 psi) overpressure saturated steam, ambient temperature 5 to + 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) Portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point 5.3.1 Refers to water without any additives Subject to change! All values were taken under testing conditions and can deviate in practice! P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 22 145(38.3) 145(38.3) Tank II filling l(US gal) 95(25.1) 95(25.1) Tank III filling l(US gal) 90(23.7) 90(23.7) Economy filter l(US gal) 40(10.6) 40(10.6) Cartridge filter l(US gal) 15(4) 15(4) Distillation filling l(US gal) 120(31.7) 120(31.7) P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 23 7.4(16.3) with Slimsorba kg(lb) 7.4(16.3) Cooling water drying without Slimsorba l(US gal) 135(35.6) 135(35.6) (12 °C or 53.6 °F) with Slimsorba l(US gal) 130(34.3) 130(34.3) Compressed air (6 bar or 87 psi) l(US gal) 6(1.6) 6(1.6) P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 24 (58 – 72.5 psi) overpressure saturated steam, ambient temperature 5 to + 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) Portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point 5.3.1 Refers to water without any additives Subject to change! All values were taken under testing conditions and can deviate in practice! P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 25 155(40.9) 155(40.9) Tank II filling l(US gal) 100(26.4) 100(26.4) Tank III filling l(US gal) 90(23.7) 90(23.7) Economy filter l(US gal) 40(10.6) 40(10.6) Cartridge filter l(US gal) 15(4) 15(4) Distillation filling l(US gal) 120(31.7) 120(31.7) P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 26 9.0(19.8) with Slimsorba kg(lb) 9.0(19.8) Cooling water drying without Slimsorba l(US gal) 155(40.9) 155(40.9) (12 °C or 53.6 °F) with Slimsorba l(US gal) 150(39.6) 150(39.6) Compressed air (6 bar or 87 psi) l(US gal) 6(1.6) 6(1.6) P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 27 (58 – 72.5 psi) overpressure saturated steam, ambient temperature 5 to + 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) Portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point 5.3.1 Refers to water without any additives Subject to change! All values were taken under testing conditions and can deviate in practice! P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 28: Settings And Optimum Operating Values

    Temp. sensor, cage entry (gentle drying) °C(°F) 60(140) 60(140) Temp. sensor, cage exit °C(°F) 50(122) 50(122) Temp. sensor after cooler: Control value, drying °C(°F) 40(104) 40(104) Control value, cycle end °C(°F) 15(59) 15(59) Safety thermostat, heater battery (elec. only) °C(°F) 110(230) 110(230) P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 29 Panel in direct steam line mm(in) 3(0.12) 3(0.12) Water filling capacity in heating chamber, approx. l(US gal) 5(1.3) 5(1.3) Pressure control switch, still (el): bar(psi) 5.2(75.4) 5.2(75.4) bar(psi) 5.6(81.2) 5.6(81.2) Safety thermostat, heating rod (elec. only) °C(°F) 230(446) 230(446) P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 30 Temp. sensor, cage entry (gentle drying) °C(°F) 60(140) Temp. sensor, cage exit °C(°F) 50(122) Temp. sensor after cooler: Control value, drying °C(°F) 40(104) Control value, cycle end °C(°F) 15(59) Safety thermostat, heater battery (elec. only) °C(°F) 110(230) P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 31 Panel in steam feeder mm(in) 4(0.16) Panel in direct steam line mm(in) 3(0.12) Water filling capacity in heating chamber, approx. l(US gal) 5(1.3) Pressure control switch, still (el): bar(psi) 5.2(75.4) bar(psi) 5.6(81.2) Safety thermostat, heating rod (elec. only) °C(°F) 230(446) P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 32: Operation

    75 l /19.8 US gal Machine P18 tank III: approx. 90 l /23.7 US gal Total filling amount P12 for the 3-tank model: approx. 280 l / 73.9 US gal Total filling amount P15 for the 3-tank model: approx. 330 l / 87.1 US gal Total filling amount P18 for the 3-tank model: approx.
  • Page 33 Put the screw cap on to the ball valve (4). Close the barrel and store in accordance with regulations. Depending on the filter you have, you may have to refill with solvent after you fill the filter! P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 34: 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! P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 35: Filling Slimsorba Carbon Container (Optional Equipment)

    - First place the precoating bag with the prescribed amount of filter powder (1.2 kg/2.6 lb) into the cage, then start P46 (filter 1) or P47 (filter 2), as described above.. Attention: Do not use filter powder on machines with an emission-free still rakeout system. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 36: Electric Steam Generator For The Slimsorba (Optional Equipment)

    Failure to reach the heating temperature during the desorption cycle is shown on the display as "E905". Remedy this by opening the aeration valve (10) for a short time and then closing it again. Switching pressure on the pressure control switch: 5.0 bar 5.4 bar P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 37 6. Operation 707769-02-0 Carbon container Filler nipple Steam generator Screw-in plug Pressure control switch Screw-in plug Screw-in plug Venting valve Water overflow Pressure gauge Overheating protection P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 38: Dosing Unit (Optional Equipment)

    The pump should not run when it is dry! Please put out of operation when the pump is not used! Addition of cleaner intensifier in the correct quantity (no overdosing) improves product run-off, minimises the risk of smell and prevents static charging. 707769-03-0 P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 39: Sprayer (Optional Equipment)

    The pump should not run when it is dry! Please put out of operation when the pump is not used! Addition of cleaner intensifier in the correct quantity (no overdosing) improves product run-off, minimises the risk of smell and prevents static charging. 707769-06-0 P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 40: Still (Electrically Heated)

    -0.5 bar when the system is cold. This is an important prerequisite for proper operation (good distillation performance) Attention: With the electrically heated version, a permanent 2-bath procedure is not possible because of the reduction in performance! P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 41: Opening The Loading Door

    Use a screwdriver to press the bolt to the left and open the loading door. After correcting the error, close the loading door and cover and continue the program by pressing the "Start" button. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 42: Performing A Test Run

    You must keep a record of the quantities of cooling agent used and present this record to the authorities upon demand. Only people who have the necessary special knowledge and technical equipment are authorized to service and decommission refrigeration units. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 43: Automatic Operation - Brief Instructions

    Caution * When pressure in the machine has built up (visible as a block diagram in the display) the signal E106 appears. When the pressure has dissipated, the loading door unlocks and can be opened. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 44: Functional Units

    90 l (23.8 US gal) (high level) All three tanks are self-cleaning, which means that the sloping bottoms remain nearly free of dirt. 1 = Work tank 2 = Clean tank 3 = Tank 3 (extra tank) 707769-05-0 P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 45: Solvent Pump

    1 Solvent cooling system 2 Cooling water inlet or cooling agent inlet 3 Cooling water outlet or cooling agent outlet 4 Thermal sensor 5 Bypass without cooling * Only in connection with an external cooling system provided by the customer. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 46: Economy Solvent Filter

    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 707766-05-0 Note: With the filter maintenance programmes automatically the distillation maintenance programme starts (symbol 15). P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 47: Adsorption Cartridge Filter

    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) According to the 2 BImSchV, you are not permitted to use cartridge filters. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 48: Cage

    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). 707766-07-0 P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 49: Airshaft

    7. Functional Units 7.11. Airshaft An additional refrigeration unit and fan, with housing, are integrated in the airshaft. 707766-08-0 Intense cooling unit Pre-heater Fan with housing Heater battery Solvent drain Air inlet Air outlet P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 50: Refrigeration Unit

    The air cooler is specially coated as protection against corrosion. 7.11.2. Heater Battery: The drying air is heated up in the heater battery. The heater battery is either steam- or electrical heated. 7.11.3. Thermal Sensor After Cooler: A thermal sensor regulates the aftercooler temperature. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 51: Drying Controller (Volume Drystat))

    Note the diagnostic message! 707760-03-0 A = Solvent feed from air duct 3 = Measurement chamber (sight-glass) B = Solvent drain to water separator 4 = Valve 1 = Level sensor 2 = Solvent level P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 52: Loading Door Venting

    On machines with integrated Slimsorba, the air drawn off is directed over the Slimsorba carbon bed. Attention: With machines without Slimsorba, the exhaust air has to be lead into an exhaust-air-plant or into the open, since otherwise concentration of solvent in the ambient air will be too high! P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 53: Destillation

    1 Still with ascending pipe 6 Water separator 2 Condenser 7 Aeration (Emission-Free Still Rake Out System) 3 Overfill sensor 8 Rinse (Emission-Free Still Rake Out System) 4 Steam inlet (steam heated) 9 Condensate (steam heated) 5 Solvent inlet P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 54: Emission-Free Still Rake Out System

    2 Ventilation and aeration atmospheres 8 Drain, water separator 3 Tank aeration 9 Drain, water phase 4 Aeration for filling machine 10 Drying inlet 5 Sight-glass 11 Distillation inlet 6 Connection, rinsing with pump 12 Perc overflow to clean tank P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 55: Water Separator With Safety Separator

    14 Distillation inlet 6 Sight-glass, water separator 15 Perc overflow to clean tank 7 Connection, rinsing with pump 16 Drying inlet 8 Sensor for process water 17 Drain, water phase from water separator 9 Drain, process water P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 56: Dosing Unit

    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. P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 57 707760-13-0 Sprayer functional diagram: 707760-15-0 Cage Compressed air 6 bar (87 psi) Clean tank Product Spray pump P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 58 * This program also includes cleaning of the tanks! 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. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 59: Slimsorba Adsorption Unit

    (you must fill in activated carbon when commissioning the machine) - Heater battery for hot air desorption - Air filter lint filter - Fan for moving the air flow - Sensors for temperature monitoring - Connecting pipes to the drycleaning machine P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 60 7. Functional Units Slimsorba P15 Crossline (without carbon-cooling system ) 707769-11-0 Carbon container with heating coil Air filter Air flaps P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 61 Adsorption is a time-controlled process resp. concentration controlled (with measuring device), and the temperature at the bottom of the carbon bed is monitored. After the predefined or required number of cycles has been reached, desorption is performed in order to regenerate the activated carbon. P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 62 * (only in certain countries) 707769-13-0 If any overpressure arises in the machine, it is also fed over the carbon into the open, just like the air drawn in during loading door venting when the cage is being loaded and unloaded. P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 63 The steam valves are closed. The cooling phase runs until the temperature drops below the temperature given in the specification code. Recommendation: You should remove the air filter before the desorption process and clean it (suction it off). P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 64: Cooling Water For Carbon Container

    Adsorbing to be expected – cooling phase 1 (all the cooling water needed for the cooling unit) 707769-30-A 1 Carbon container with two heat exchangers A = cooling water inlet to the machine 2 valve NO 3 valve NC P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 65: Solvent Safety Trough

    The temperature is monitored by sensor in the solvent drain line after the condenser. 7.23. Softpad for Slimline-machines P12 P15 and P18 (Optional equipment) During the spinning process, high dynamic forces occur with unbalanced loads. Therefore, the machine is placed in a frame with viscoelastic damping units underneath.
  • Page 66 2 Solvent safety trough 6 Position switch with sensor 3 Frame 7 Aperture sheet Ø 11 4 Vibration damper unit (4x) Please note: To transport the machine, the vibration dampers and the protection guards must be removed. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 67: Data Display

    8.1. Temperature Display 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: P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 68: What To Do When The Machine Malfunctions

    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). P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 69: Control System And Programs

    2-bath / pump circuit 1-bath / rinsing/waterproofing waterproofing 2-bath with interv. extraction 2-bath / interv. extr. / waterpr. 1-bath / pump circuit 1-bath / filtration filter 2 2-bath / filtration filter 2 3-bath / filtration filter 2 P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 70: Program Sequences (Extract)

    06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 Reduction with Slimsorba 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 Adsorption (only with 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 Slimsorba) See next page for key to table P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 71 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. P04/P05: with solvent cooling = soft programs P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 72 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 Reduction with Slimsorba 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 03:00 Adsorption (only with 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 Slimsorba) See next page for key to table P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 73 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. P15/P16: with solvent cooling = soft programs P12/P13/P14/P15/P16: via tank 3 and filter 2 (when exist) P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 74 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. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 75: Operating And Monitoring Systems

    10. Operating and Monitoring Systems Slimline 707769-18-A 707769-19-A P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 76 40 Thermal sensor, air heater (elec) 20 Overfill sensor, safety separator * 21 Sensor, low level * Overfill sensor, waste disposal barrel * 22 Sensor, high level Unbalance switch * 23 Overfill sensor, distillation * * Option P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 77 Thermal sensor, cage housing inlet Sight-glasses, tanks 1 + 2 Limit switch, loading door Limit switch, loading door locking Filter pressure gauge, Economy filter 1 Sight-glass, filter circuit Loading door window Main switch 0-bar (0 psi) switch 0.1-bar (1.4 psi) switch P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 78 19 Drying time controller 40 Thermal sensor, air heater (elec) 20 Overfill sensor, safety separator * 21 Sensor, low level * Overfill sensor, waste disposal barrel * 22 Sensor, high level 23 Overfill sensor, distillation * * Option P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 79 Thermal sensor, cage housing inlet (T 2) Sight-glasses, tanks 1 + 2 Limit switch, loading door Limit switch, loading door locking Filter pressure gauge, Economy filter 1 Sight-glass, filter circuit Loading door window Main switch 0-bar (0 psi) switch 0.1-bar (1.4 psi) switch P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 80 Monitors the solvent temperature. Opens when the permissible pressure is exceeded 16 Thermal sensor, distillation: 33 Aeration valve steam generator Slimsorba (elec): Cuts off the distillation heater. Aeration when filling the heating chamber with water * Option P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 81 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. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    Use only lithium-based lubricating (Alternatively start with 15 E during the last greases, such as: charge) Drain water from compressed air armature - ALVANIA 3 (SHELL) - MARSON L2 (FINA) - BEACON 2 (ESSO) - LGMT 3 (SKF) P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 83: Maintenance Points

    11. Maintenance 11.2. Maintenance Points 11.2 Slimline 707769-21-A 707769-22-A P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 84 15 Pressure gauge steam generator Slimsorba (elec) * 16 Pressure gauge steam pressure distillation(elec) 17 Filler stub for water (elec) 18 Solvent filling valve 19 Process water collecting tank 20 V belt 21 Sight-glass, tank 3 * Option P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 85 11. Maintenance Crossline 707769-24-A 31 Tank sight-glasses 32 Filter pressure gauge 33 Sight-glass, filter circuit P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 86 Semi-annual tank cleaning through the while maintenance program P54 is sight-glass opening. Rinse with program running. (resp. opens automatically) Process water drain valve (135): Process water is draining after each cycle automatically. Gas displacement line connection: Check that passage is free. P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 87 Venting and aeration filter (carbon bag): 33 Sight-glass, filter circuit: Replace as needed. If there is insufficient clearing of the solvent, check the filter disc for damage resp. run filter maintenance. Limit switch: Check limit switch function P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 88: Maintenance Program Summary

    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 P12/P15/P18: For afterdrying Short drying Distillation maintenance Still stripping or program sequence "emission-free still rake out (see Point 11.5.6) Extraction of the filter disc, followed by still stripping.
  • Page 89 / 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 P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 90: Special Maintenance Features

    - LGMT 3 (SKF) Limit switches at maintenance openings The safety limit switches prevent the machine from starting operation as long as a lockable machine opening is open. This means: Cage loading door, still door, button trap cover P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 91 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). P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 92: Maintenance Work Instructions

    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. P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 93 Attention: Perform maintenance only when the machine has been turned off and after the drying has finished. Then insert the lint filter basket and make sure that it seats firmly in place Clean the cover seal Firmly close the cover of the common maintenance opening P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 94: Water Separator With Safety Separator (Optional Equipment)

    Upon start of the maintenance program P54 you are lead through the program by various notes. With the multi-maintenance program P49 there is no rinsing of the water separator integrated! Attention: If during maintenance work the water phase in the separator was not completely developped, the solvent runs sinto the second separator. P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 95 14 Inlet, drying 7 Rinsing, water separator 15 Distillation inlet 8 Drain, water phase from safety separator 16 Perc overflow to clean tank 9 Sight-glass, safety separator A – Pumping to distillation B – Pump line from clean tank P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 96: Water Separator Without Safety Separator

    If the machine is equipped with a semi-automatic water separator, the valves 13, 11, and 7 are to be operated manually. Upon start of the maintenance program P54 you are lead through the program by various notes. With the multi-maintenance program P49 there is no rinsing of the water separator integrated! P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 97: Economy Filter Maintenance

    (2) and (3) from the economy filter (6). Start filter maintenance program P46 (filter 1) or P47 (filter 2): START PROG 707769-07-0 * For filter 1, the pressure gauge is on the front of the machine P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 98: Adsorption Filter Cartridge Maintenance

    Do this by closing ball valve (1) and opening ball valves (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! P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 99: Distillation Maintenance

    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. P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 100 Pump solvent from tank 2 into the cage: ca. 10 Liter PROG START STOP PROG HOLD ~ 2.6 US gal Pump solvent with neutralization agent for distillation: START PROG Pump suctions STOP PROG HOLD until it is dry P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 101 707769-27-0 Warning: Before starting the emission-free disposal of destillation open the ball valve between the valve Y 143 and vat and make sure that the vat is connected. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 102: Disposal Vessel Overfill Sensor (Optional Equipment)

    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 the maintenance program 50, you must clean the button trap strainer; the cage and distillation system must be empty. Start multi-maintenance program P50: PROG START P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 103: Solvent Monitoring And Care

    Unwanted addition of acids Incorrect solvent Bad quality of the solvent - new garments Possible causes of alkaline reaction: Highly alkaline pre-spotter or chemical additives (nitrogen compounds, ammonia), Overstabilized solvent, Garments containing a high level of sweat. P12 /P15 /P18...

  • Page 104: Safety Remarks Located On The Machine

    - 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 P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 105 12 kg /30 lbs. 15 kg 35 lbs. Zulässige Füllmenge Zulässige Füllmenge Max. filling capacity Max. filling capacity Capacité admissible Capacité admissible SN 708078 SN 708079 18 kg /40 lbs. Zulässige Füllmenge Max. filling capacity Capacité admissible SN 710810 P12 /P15 /P18...
  • Page 106 BÖWE Textile Cleaning GmbH Dr.-Georg-Schaeffler-Strasse 22, D-77815 Bühl Telefon (07223) 80103-0, Telefax (07223) 80103-29 Phone: ++49-7223-80103-0, Fax: ++49-7223-80103-29 email: service@boewe-tc.de...

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