Expected Machine Use And Don'ts - GIRBAU PB32 Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

1.5. Expected machine use and don'ts

CAUTION!
APPROPRIATE USE:
THIS MACHINE HAS BEEN CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED FOR THE INDUSTRIAL IRONING AND
DRYING OF FLAT LAUNDRY ITEMS WASHED IN WATER FREE FROM INFLAMMABLE OR VOLATILE
PRODUCTS. ANY OTHER
AUTHORISATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER, WILL BE TAKEN AS INAPPROPRIATE TO THE
TERMS OF USE.
CAUTION!
ONCE THE WASHING PROCESS HAS ENDED, THE RESIDUAL MOISTURE LEVEL OF THE LINEN
MUST BE HIGHER THAN 40%.
In order to obtain the required residual moisture level, proceed as follows:
 If a washing machine with a high spin speed is used, once the washing process has ended,
proceed directly to the ironing without using the dryer.
 If not using a washing machine with a high spin speed, once the washing process has ended, dry
the linen previously using a dryer until an approximate residual moisture content of 50% is
reached.
INADVISABLE USE:
NEVER operate the machine without all the covers and protection devices being correctly in place and fastened.
To avoid deterioration of the ironer, the following points must be taken into account:
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Do not iron linen previously treated or washed with petrol, dry cleaning solvents, and other flammable or
explosive substances. These substances GIVE OFF VAPOURS that could ignite or explode.
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Do not iron articles of linen whose composition impedes water retention.
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Do not insert linen with hard components which can damage the surface of the roll or the fabric of the ironing
straps, such as buttons, zippers, metal components, tissues containing rubber etc. into the ironer.
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Do not iron fabric or fibres at temperatures above those recommended by the manufacturer of the material.
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Do not put linen containing components unable to withstand ironing temperatures into the ironer.
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While ironing, avoid mixing articles of different thicknesses and humidities, since this will slow down the
ironing to the detriment of fine materials.
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Do not use reverse rotation for any use other than to free a trapped person or object. See Section 11,
RELEASE OF A TRAPPED PERSON.
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On machines with steam heating, avoid operating when the roll is cold. THE ROTARY SEAL CAN BE
DAMAGED IF RUN DRY.
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NEVER IRON WITHOUT ALTERNATELY COVERING THE IRONING AREA (RIGHT/ LEFT). Follow the
screen to cover the hottest area of the roll at all times.
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Do not switch off the power with the machine at a temperature above 110ºC EXCEPT IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY.
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In the case of small items, do not leave excessive space free across the width of the roll.
Do not put the machine on minimum speed during the roll's warming and cooling cycles.
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Do not halt the machine if the ironing straps are not completely dry, EXCEPT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
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To prevent the ironing straps from remaining damp and causing rusting in the roll, avoid ironing during the
cooling cycle.
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Do not iron at temperatures below 100ºC, since this could lead to rusting in the roll.
FOLDER VERSION
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Do not attempt to fold items without covering the photocell.
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Do not fold more than one article at a time except on a machine fitted with the optional triple photocell, in
which case three items can be fed in at a time provided that they are of equal length.
General description
USE DIFFERENT TO THAT DESCRIBED,
17
WITHOUT WRITTEN
Code no. 550038
Rev. no. 16/1018