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BA M12 M15 M18 /08.10 /GB
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SN 707766

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  • Page 1 BA M12 M15 M18 /08.10 /GB SN 707766...
  • Page 2 This machine complies with the EC Machinery Directive 98/37 EC, the EC Low Tension Directive 73/23 EEC as amended by RL 93/68 EEC, EMV-recommendation 89/336/EWG and the Harmonised Standards: EN ISO 12100-1 und 12100-2 EN 60204-1 (DIN-VDE 0113 Part I) EN 1127-1 Der Inhalt entspricht unserem besten Wissen und basiert auf dem Stand der Technik.
  • Page 3 Dear Customer, It gives us great pleasure to present you with your BÖWE machine. You are acquiring a machine that has been designed and manufactured to meet the highest quality standards and that corresponds to the latest standards in research and technology.
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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 M12/M15/M18 drycleaning machine, we ask you to make sure that the following operating materials and chemical additives are available. - Solvent The solvents used must have a flash point that is higher than the temperature stated on the machine nameplate.
  • Page 6 Attention ! Caution Important information regarding solvents When delivered, this machine is released only for the solvent specified on the nameplate. At the time this manual was printed, the following statements are valid: It is generally possible to use the following solvents: Cyclosiloxane (such as GreenEarth) with a flash point >...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    BÖWE M12 /M15 /M18 Inhalt 1. General Information ................1 Technical Literature ..........................1 Laws, Ordinances, Regulations.......................1 Corrective Maintenance Work ......................1 2. Safety Regulations ................2 Save Installation and Commissioning ....................2 Authorized Use..........................2 Operation and Maintenance......................3 Repair Work ............................4 2.5. Decommissioning and Disassembling....................5 2.6.
  • Page 8 Flash Tank ..........................48 7.19 Dosing Unit............................49 7.20 Sprayer...............................49 7.21 Solvent Safety Trough........................52 7.22 Cooling Water Shortage Fuse ......................52 7.23 Softpad for Slimline-machines M12 M15 and M18 ................52 7.23.1. Imbalance switch.........................52 8. Data Displays ..................54 8.1 Temperature Display ..........................54 8.2 Operating Data ............................54 8.3 What to Do When the Machine Malfunctions...................55...

  • Page 9: General Information

    - GefStoffV with technical rules (Regulation for hazardous material) - Operating safety regulation Corrective Maintenance Work We recommend that you commission the customer service department of the BÖWE organization for the maintenance, servicing and operating safety of this valuable drycleaning machine. They use original BÖWE spare parts. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 10: Safety Regulations

    This drycleaning machine is designed exclusively for operation with solvents with flash points higher than the temperature information on the machine nameplate. (See "Necessary Operating Materials and Chemical Additives“). Handle these solvents directly only when absolutely necessary and wear protective gloves and goggles. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 11: Operation And Maintenance

    The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from unauthorized use or from changes to the system made without proper authority. The machines M12, M15, and M18 are not intended for use in a potentially explosive area! A classification by zones according to the explosion protection guidelines outside the...

  • Page 12: 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. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 13: Decommissioning And Disassembling

    No unauthorized personnel are allowed in the area of the machine. The daily checks prescribed in the operating instructions represent the minimum requirements. Operating personnel must immediately report any changes in the machine that could affect the safety. M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 14 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. M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 15 Use only chemical additives that do not lower the flash point. Ignition sources Protection: Check pockets for cigarette lighters, matches and metallic objects. Do not overload the machine! You must hang up any operating instructions from the Clothing Mutual Indemnity Association in a visible location. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 16: View Of The Machine

    STOP 707766-01-A 3.1. General Information The BÖWE M12/M15/M18 is a state of the art drycleaning machine with computer control. The high level of processing technology it offers allows you to treat virtually all textiles on the market without problems. The machine serial number is on the nameplate.

  • Page 17: Rear Of The Machine

    Economy filter 1 Solvent pump Economy filter 2 * Safety trough Filter drive Tanks 1, 2 Condenser Electric steam generator * Adsorption cartridge filter 1* Button trap with lint filter Water separator Tank 3 Pump for still rake out system* Option M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 18 3. View of the Machine BÖWE Reinigungsprogramme Wartungs- und Hilfsprogramme HOLD HOLD PROG PROG BÖWE START START STOP STOP 707767-01-A Switch panel Loading door M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 19 3. View of the Machine Slimline M12 /M15 on Softpad Reinigungsprogramme Wartungs- und Hilfsprogramme HOLD HOLD PROG PROG BÖWE START START STOP STOP 707766-26-0 Softpad Damper (4x) M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    40 (10.6) Distillation filling l/ US gal 120 (31.7) 120 (31.7) Cartridge filter l/ US gal 15 (6.6) 15 (6.6) Jumbo Cartridge Filter l /US gal 40 (10.5) 40 (10.5) The dimensions given may differ if special options are used M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 21 Consumption per cycle: * Elec. energy, total 2.85 Saturated steam, total kg (lb) 11.0 (24.2) Cooling water, total (12 °C(53.6°F) l (US gal) 180 (47.5) 180 (47.5) Compressed air (6 bar/87 psi) l (US gal) 6 (1.6) 6 (1.6) M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 22 For portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point. 5.3.1 Refers to water without additives Subject to change! All values were taken under testing conditions with HC and can deviate in practice! With silicones (e.g. GreenEarth) drying times will be extended by up to 10 minutes. M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 23 40 (10.6) Distillation filling l/ US gal 120 (31.7) 120 (31.7) Cartridge filter l/ US gal 15 (4) 15 (4) Jumbo Cartridge Filter l /US gal 40 (10.5) 40 (10.5) The dimensions given may differ if special options are used M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 24 Consumption per cycle: * Elec. energy, total 3.25 11.4 Saturated steam, total kg (lb) 14 (30.8) Cooling water, total (12 °C(53.6°F) l (US gal) 220 (58.1) 220 (58.1) Compressed air (6 bar/87 psi) l (US gal) 6 (1.6) 6 (1.6) M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 25 For portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point 5.3.1 Refers to water without additives Subject to change! All values were taken under testing conditions with HC and can deviate in practice! With silicones (e.g. GreenEarth) drying times will be extended by up to 10 minutes. M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 26 40 (10.6) Distillation filling l/ US gal 120 (31.7) 120 (31.7) Cartridge filter l/ US gal 15 (6.6) 15 (6.6) Jumbo Cartridge Filter l /US gal 40 (10.5) 40 (10.5) The dimensions given may differ if special options are used M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 27 Consumption per cycle: * Elec. energy, total 3.65 13.5 Saturated steam, total kg (lb) 17.0 (37.5) Cooling water, total (12 °C(53.6°F) l (US gal) 260 (68.6) 260 (68.6) Compressed air (6 bar/87 psi) l (US gal) 6 (1.6) 6 (1.6) M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 28 For portion of the floor surface for force transmission, see Installation Instructions, Point. 5.3.1 Refers to water without additives Subject to change! All values were taken under testing conditions with HC and can deviate in practice! With silicones (e.g. GreenEarth) drying times will be extended by up to 10 minutes. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 29: Settings And Optimum Operating Values

    Temp. sensor after cooler: Alarm value, 1 °C(°F) 30(86) 30(86) Alarm value, 2 °C(°F) 35(95) 35(95) Safety temperature limiter after cooler:* °C(°F) 45 (113) 45 (113) Safety temperature limiter cage inlet:* °C(°F) 100 (212) 100 (212) * at flash point >55°C (131°F) M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 30 Thermal sensor, distilled solvent * °C (°F) (113) (113) Restrictor in steam feeder (in) (.24) (.24) Vacuum pressure control minus 75 minus 75 Temp. sensor heater element (el.) °C(°F) 230 (446) 230 (446) * at flash point >55°C (131 °F) M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 31 °C(°F) 75(167) Temp. sensor after cooler: Alarm value, 1 °C(°F) 30(86) Alarm value, 2 °C(°F) 35(95) Safety temperature limiter after cooler:* °C(°F) 45 (113) Safety temperature limiter cage inlet:* °C(°F) 100 (212) * at flash point >55°C (131 °F) M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 32 Residue draining °C (°F) (131) Thermal sensor, distilled solvent * °C (°F) (113) Restrictor in steam feeder (in) (.24) Vacuum pressure control minus 75 Temp. sensor heater element (el.) °C(°F) 230 (446) * at flash point >55°C (131 °F) M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 33: Operation

    260 l / 68.7 US gal Total filling amount M18: approx. 300 l / 79.2 US gal Total filling amount M12 for the 3-tank model: approx. 280 l / 73.9 US gal Total filling amount M15 for the 3-tank model: approx.
  • Page 34 Change the barrel. Open the ball valve. Continue program P51: START With an additional 3rd tank: first fill up tank 1 and tank 2 (using program P51) fill tank 3 with P67 fill tank 2 once more with P51 M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 35: Refilling Solvent

    The distillation heating starts automatically. The distillation fills the water separator. 6.1.6. Filling the Economy Filter Start filter maintenance program P46 (filter 1) or P47 (filter 2), starting with step „fill drum“: START „fill drum“ + HOLD PROG You do not have to use filter powder! M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 36: Dosing Unit

    The monthly multi-maintenance program P50 also has an integrated section to rinse the lines and nozzle. Attention: Watch the liquid level in the product container. The pump should not run when it is dry! Please put out of operation when the pump is not used! M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 37: Still Electrically Heated (Optional Equipment)

    Switching pressure on the pressure control switch: ON 5.2 bar OFF 5.6 bar With proper aeration and sealing, the pressure gauge (3) shows underpressure when the system is cold. This is an important prerequisite for proper operation (good distillation performance) M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 38: Electric Steam Generator (Optional Equipment)

    5.4 bar (78.3 psi) 707766-03-0 Steam generator Check flap Water inlet Filling valve Heater battery Level sensor (fill level) Aeration Level sensor (Overheating protection) Temperature sensor Pressure control switch Drain valve Pressure gauge Check valve (without spring) Safety valve M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 39: Opening The Loading Door

    There is an 8-mm (.3 in) ∅ bore hole in the paneling, to the left of the loading door, that you can use to release the lock. Use a screwdriver to press the bolt to the left and open the loading door. After correcting the error, close the loading door and cover and continue the program by pressing the "Start" button. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 40: 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. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 41: Automatic Operation - Brief Instructions

    The display shows which software relating to the solvant has been installed. Delete with "C" "BOEWE" "Textile Cleaning“ Machine type, for example: "M12" START Then the deodorizing program "P43" is displayed. Press the "Start " button. After the signal sounds, press the "Stop" button.

  • Page 42: Functional Units

    All three tanks are self-cleaning, which means that the sloping bottoms remain nearly free of dirt. 707766-04-0 1 = work tank 2 = clean tank 3 = tank 3 (extra tank) 7.2 Solvent Pump The solvent pump is a self-priming vertical pump. Delivery rate up to 175 l/min (46.2 US gal/min) M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 43: Solvent Cooling System

    Then the detergent solution temperature is monitored while the program runs. 707760-22-0 1 Solvent cooling system 2 Cooling agent inlet 3 Cooling agent outlet 4 Thermal sensor 5 Bypass without cooling M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 44: Economy Solvent Filter

    It is allocated to the third tank. Separate standard cleaning programs are available for the second filter. Select filter maintenance program P47 for fully-automatic maintenance of the second filter. Eco-Filter 707766-05-0 Note: With the filter maintenance programmes automatically the distillation maintenance programme starts (symbol 15). M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 45: Solvent Filter, Jumbo Cartridge

    7.5 Solvent Filter, Jumbo Cartridge (Optional equipment) This model is only available without distillation! The special cartridges handle filtration of both pigment dirt and soluble constituent parts by combining different adsorbents, such as carbon and so-called bentonite, with paper filters. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 46: Adsorption Cartridge Filter

    - Close ball valve (1) If you want to remove the filter from the solvent circuit again and use only the economy filter, make the following setting by hand: - Open ball valve (1) - Close ball valves (2) and (3) M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 47: 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 M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 48: Airshaft

    Functional Units 7.12 Airshaft 7.12 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 M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 49: Refrigeration Unit

    In addition, an independent safety temperature limiter is built in after the cooler, in order to monitor the function of the cooler. It is set to a maximum temperature. When the temperature reaches this level, the machine switches off. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 50: 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 extraction tank 4 = valve 1 = level sensor 2 = solvent level M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 51: Extraction Tank

    There is a fixed program available for this. 707766-09-0 1 For draining water/emptying tank 5 Connection, rinsing with pump 2 Water sensitive level sensor 6 Vacuum pump inlet 3 Distillation inlet 7 Ventilation and aeration atmospheres 4 Solvent suctioning 8 Drying inlet M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 52: Water Separator

    The solvent runs to the clean tank. 707766-10-0 1 For draining water/emptying tank 4 Ventilation and aeration atmospheres 2 Water-sensitive level sensor 5 Solvent overflow to clean tank 3 Connection, rinsing with pump 6 Distillation inlet M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 53: Vacuum Pump

    1 Suction side 2 Pressure side 7.17 Steam Generator (Optional equipment) 7.17 On electric machines, the saturated steam needed for drying is generated in the small electric steam generator. The system is automatically vented and filled with fresh water. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 54: Distillation

    Besides you can stop the destillation by pressing the button „0“ (about 2 sec.) 707766-12-0 1 Still with ascending pipe 5 Extraction tank 2 Condenser (stainless steel) 6 Vacuum pump 3 Overfill sensor 7 Water separator 4 Flash tank M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 55 Monitoring of the temperature of the condensate, and the distillation process at the bottom of the still. You can only open the distillation system door when it has cooled off and maintenance has been run. This is the only time when the system is vented. Green reference lamp lights. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 56: Flash Tank

    A – Discharge, first fraction to extraction tank 4 Steam trap, second fraction B – Discharge, second fraction to water separator 5 Condenser C – Overflow to distillation 6 Venting, flash tank D – Suction line to vacuum pump M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 57: 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. M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 58 707760-13-0 Sprayer functional diagram: 707760-15-0 Cage Compressed air 6 bar (87 psi) Clean tank Product Spray pump M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 59 Your chemical additives supplier can help you to make the exact adjustment. Note: On request the probes for the containers with auxiliary agents can be supplied at the same time.These will give information in good time, when the containers are to be replaced. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 60: Solvent Safety Trough

    The temperature is monitored by sensor in the solvent drain line after the condenser. 7.23 Softpad for Slimline-machines M12 M15 and M18 (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 61 5 Protection guards (2x) 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. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 62: Data Displays

    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: M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 63: 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). M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 64: Control System And Programs

    2-bath / gentle program 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 M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 65: Program Sequences (Extract)

    9. Control System and Programs 9.2 Program Sequences (Extract) Machine M12/M15 /M18 P 01 P 02 P 03 P 04 P 05 P 06 P 07 P 08 Pump tank to tank 00:30 00:30 00:30 00:40 00:40 00:30 00:40 Pump up from tank 1...
  • Page 66 9. Control System and Programs Programmabläufe (Auszug) Machine M12/M15 /M18 P 09 P 10 P 11 P 12 P 13 P 14 P 15 P 16 P 17 Pump tank to tank 00:30 00:30 00:40 00:30 00:30 00:30 00:40 00:40...
  • Page 67 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. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 68: Operating And Monitoring Systems

    (34) Pressure gauge, steam pressure (elec) Thermal sensor, distillation condenser (35) Safety valve, steam heater (elec) (36) Aeration valve, steam heater (elec) Drying time controller Sensor, water-sensitive water separator Sight-glass, distillation Sensor, water-sensitive extraction tank Overfill sensor, waste disposal barrel M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 69 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 Safety temperature limiter, cage air inlet Main switch M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 70 Thermal sensor, distillation Pressure control switch,steam chest (elec) Thermal sensor, distillation condenser Safety valve, steam heater (elec) Drying time controller Aeration valve, steam heater (elec) Sensor, water-sensitive water separator Sight-glass, distillation Sensor, water-sensitive extraction tank Overfill sensor, waste disposal barrel M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 71 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 Safety temperature limiter, cage air inlet Main switch M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 72 14 Thermal sensor, solvent: 31 Low air pressure switch: Monitors the compressed air supply. Set to Monitors the solvent temperature.. 4 bar (58 psi) 15 Thermal sensor, distillation: Cuts off the distillation heater. 16 Thermal sensor, distillation condenser: Monitors the solvent temperature. M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 73 5 and 6 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. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 74: Maintenance

    Immediately close the loading door and maintenance openings again. (Alternatively start with 15 E during the last Use only lithium-based lubricating charge) greases, such as. - ALVANIA 3 (SHELL) - MARSON L2 (FINA) - BEACON 2 (ESSO) - LGMT 3 (SKF) M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 75: Maintenance Points

    (16) Manual valve, adsorption filter outflow Grease nipple, cage (17) Sight-glass, tank 3 Inspection cover, cage flange (18) Filler stub for water (elec) Solvent filling valve Strainer pump protection V belt Lint filter Button trap strainer Process water collecting tank (12) Still rake-out door M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 76 Grease nipple, cage 17 Sight-glass, tank 3 Inspection cover, cage flange 18 Filler stub for water (elec) Solvent filling valve 19 Strainer pump protection V belt Lint filter Button trap strainer (11) Process water collecting tank Still rake-out door M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 77 11. Maintenance Crossline BÖWE Reinigungsprogramme Wartungs- und Hilfsprogramme HOLD HOLD PROG PROG START START STOP STOP BÖWE 707766-22-A 21 Tank sight-glasses 22 Filter pressure gauge 23 Sight-glass, filter circuit M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 78 Lint filter: 19 Strainer pump protection: Clean daily or more often when there is a Check daily and clean when needed. lot of lint. Button trap: Clean the button trap strainer daily or whenever it is dirty. M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 79 Semi-annual tank cleaning through the sight-glass opening. Rinse with program Filter pressure gauge: Perform filter maintenance weekly (program P46 or P47). Sight-glass, filter circuit: If there is insufficient clearing of the solvent, check the filter disc for damage resp. run filter maintenance. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 80: Maintenance Program Summary

    P71 to P84 Free programming locations Deodorizing: Attention: Always select this if the loading door cannot be opened. The following maintenance programs are installed in the M12/M15/M18: Short drying For afterdrying Distillation maintenance Still stripping or program sequence "emission-free still rake out (see Point 11.5.7)
  • Page 81 / 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 M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 82: Special Maintenance Features

    - BEACON 2 (ESSO) - 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 M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 83 (done by authorized customer service technician). Close open solvent lines tightly when disassembling the machine. You must completely remove all residues that could present a hazard to people and the environment, Observe safety regulations concerning the handling of solvent (see Point 2). M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 84: 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. M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 85 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 M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 86: Water Separator/Extraction Tank

    General function at the end of a cleaning cycle: If the sensors (4 or 10) reports the level, the water phases from the safety separator and extraction tank are drained into the process water tank when the loading door is opened. M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 87 1 Ventilation and aeration atmospheres 2 Solvent discharge to clean tank 3 Distillation inlet 4 Sensor for process water 5 Rinsing, water separator 6 Drain, water separator 7 Draining, water phase A – Pumping to distillation B – Pump line from clean tank M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 88: Flash Tank

    11 Connection, extraction tank rinsing with pump 12 Suctioning off solvent with pump 13 Emptying with pump 14 Distillation inlet 15 Drying inlet 11.5.3 Flash Tank The flash tank cleans itself during each distillation cycle, and does not require any separate maintenance. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 89: Economy Filter Maintenance

    Do this by opening the ball valve (1) and closing ball valves (2) and (3). Start filter maintenance program P46 (filter 1) or P47 (filter 2): START PROG 707766-06-0 * For filter 1, the pressure gauge is on the front of the machine. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 90: Adsorption Filter Cartridge Maintenance (Optional Equipment)

    When the cartridge filter is full, close ball valve (5). 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! M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 91: Filter Maintenance For Jumbo Cartridge Filter (Optional Equipment)

    Check that the housing gasket sits correctly (replace gasket if necessary) Close the housing, mount the tension clip. Use program P46 or P47 to refill the filter(s) (valves Y130 and Y177 close automatically). Dispose of used filter cartridges as special waste in a way that avoids emissions! M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 92: Distillation Maintenance

    Open the door of the still and rake out the distillation residues 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. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 93: Emission-Free Distillation System Maintenance (Optional Equipment)

    If the distillation unit boils over, empty and clean the water separator and the extraction tank with program P54 (if necessary, distill the contents of the clean tank). The distillation cleans the condenser and the flash tank automatically. M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 94: Maintenance Of The Solvent Tank

    In order to prevent a build-up of water in the tanks and, simultaneously, to rinse them, you must perform the tank maintenance once a month. Before starting maintenance program P50, you must clean the button trap strainer. The cage and the distillation system must be empty. Start multi-maintenance program P50: PROG START M12/M15/M18...

  • Page 95: Safety Remarks Located On The Machine

    - ausgeschalteter Maschine und - kalter Destillierblase durchführen Clean still only if - machine is switched off and - distillation is cold Nettoyer l’alambic seulement si: -La machine est hors de fonctionement - Le distillateur est revenu à températur ambiante SN 708075 M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 96 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 711309 M12/M15/M18...
  • Page 97 12. Safety Remarks Located on the Machine For cleaning machines that operate with combustible solvent Hazardous to humans and the environment: • Risk of fire or explosion if any contact with open flames, embers or sparks • Damages the skin, risk of eczema formation •...
  • Page 98 BÖWE Textile Cleaning GmbH Dr.-Georg-Schaeffler-Strasse 22, D-77815 Bühl Telefon +49 (0) 7223 80103-0, Telefax +49 (0) 7223 80103-29 email: vertrieb@boewe-tc.de www.boewe-tc.de...

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