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  • Page 1 AIR CHICAGO ® (STANDARD/XW/XL/XXL) Towel Folder...
  • Page 2 Chicago Dryer Company © Instruction Manual #3019-105b CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY 2200 N. Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois USA 60639-3737 Telephone: (773) 235-4430 Fax: (773) 235-4439 www.chidry.com...
  • Page 3 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS MANUAL Updates 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...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) 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 Models and Model Designations ............. 1-6 Optional Equipment ................. 1-6...
  • Page 5 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION Site and Utility Requirements ..............2-2 Installation Procedures ................2-4 Inspection ....................2-4 Uncrating and Positioning ............... 2-5 Compressed Air Supply Connection ............2-6 Electrical Connection ................2-7 Final Protective Wrapper Removal ............2-9 Pre-Operational Checkout ..............

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) CHAPTER 3 OPERATING GUIDELINES Safety Features ..................3-2 Main Disconnect Switch ................3-2 Safety STOP Buttons ................3-2 Air Permeable Barriers (Safety Guards) ..........3-2 Safety Interlock Switches ................ 3-3 Safety Labels ..................3-3 Operating Controls ..................
  • Page 7 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents CHAPTER 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PM Task Table ....................4-1 Daily PM (8 Hours) .................. 4-2 Watch and Listen for Anything Abnormal ..........4-2 General Cleanliness ................4-2 Check and Clean Photosensors .............. 4-3 Check Safety Equipment ................. 4-3 Weekly PM (50 Hours) ................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) CHAPTER 5 OPERATING PRINCIPLES Safety ........................ 5-2 Electrical System ..................5-2 Power System ..................5-2 Control System ..................5-6 Compressed Air System ................ 5-10 Air Filter/Regulators................5-10 Air Pressure Switch ................5-10 Air Reservoir ..................5-10 Air Valves/Air Valve Solenoids ...............5-11 Air Cylinder .....................5-11 Air Manifolds (Air Bars/Air Jets) .............5-11...
  • Page 9 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Symptoms ................6-2 CHI Diagnostic Message Index ............... 6-6 LED Diagnostics ..................6-8 Electrical ....................6-10 Mechanical .................... 6-13 Primary Folding ..................6-14 First Crossfold ..................6-17 Second Crossfold .................. 6-19 Stacker ....................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) CHAPTER 7 REPAIR Safety Considerations ................7-2 Parts Availability ..................7-3 Ribbons ....................7-3 Inlet Ribbon Tension Adjustment ............. 7-4 Primary Fold Ribbon Tension Adjustment ..........7-4 Intermediate Ribbon Tension Adjustment ..........7-5 Transfer Ribbon Tension Adjustment ............7-6 Stacker Ribbon Tension Adjustment ............
  • Page 11 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Table of Contents Sensors ....................7-32 Photosensor Replacement ..............7-32 Primary Fold Ski Position Detect Proximity Sensor Adjustment .... 7-34 Primary Fold Ski Position Detect Proximity Sensor Replacement ..7-35 Stacker Proximity Sensor Adjustment ........... 7-36 Stacker Proximity Sensor Replacement ..........7-38 Primary Fold Skis Limit Switch Adjustment ...........

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Operating Guidelines

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Operating Guidelines Chapter 3 OPERATING GUIDELINES To operate the Air Chicago folder safely and efficiently, personnel must know and follow recommended ® procedures: Safety Features Operating Controls Daily Operating Procedures Operating Techniques NOTE: It is extremely important that daily operation of the unit be properly supervised at all times.

  • Page 13: Safety Features

    Operating Guidelines Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Main Disconnect Switch 3.1 Safety Features The main disconnect switch (Figure 3-2) is The folder is manufactured with several built located on the electrical connection box at the in features to promote safety and proper operating left front of the unit.

  • Page 14: Safety Interlock Switches

    NOTE: Do not remove safety labels at any time. If a label needs to be replaced, contact Chicago Dryer Company for free replacements. Figure 3-5: Safety labels remind operators and maintenance personnel that care must be taken when working near these...

  • Page 15: Operating Controls

    Operating Guidelines Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) JAM ALARM (A) 3.2 Operating Controls Sounds to indicate jams in the unit. It also All operating controls are externally mounted alerts operators to check the CHI Panel display on the endframes and clearly marked with for diagnostic messages.
  • Page 16 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Operating Guidelines INLET PAUSE ON/OFF switch (D) Safety STOP button (H) When in the ON position, briefly pauses an Provided to help ensure operator safety and to item on the inlet conveyor if it is fed too closely prevent damage to the unit.

  • Page 17: Chi Panel

    Operating Guidelines Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) CHI Panel The SIZE SELECT buttons (I) place the unit in automatic mode and are used to select one of The CHI panel (Figure 3-7) allows fully the up to 16 possible programs. automatic operation of the Air Chicago for a wide range of folding needs.

  • Page 18: Daily Operating Procedures

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Operating Guidelines Perform a safety check: 3.3 Daily Operating • Press a red safety STOP button. All Procedures moving parts should stop and an error In the daily operation of the unit, it is desirable message should display in the CHI to follow consistent operational procedures.

  • Page 19: Handling Jams And Misfeeds Safely

    Operating Guidelines Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Handling Jams and Misfeeds Safely Fold Operation During normal operation, items will The Air Chicago fold system is centrally occasionally feed incorrectly into the unit or operated through the CHI (Chicago High become jammed during the folding process. The Intelligence) control panel.
  • Page 20 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Operating Guidelines Folding Accuracy For a proper French primary fold, the towel must be centered on the inlet ribbons so that the To get accurate folds, towels must be fed primary fold skis divide it evenly into thirds as accurately into the Air Chicago.
  • Page 21 Operating Guidelines Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Automatic Operation Manual Operation Once a supervisor has customized the Air The programs preset with the SIZE SELECT Chicago, daily operation will normally be in buttons can be overridden to accommodate special the automatic mode. The CHI panel makes this needs, such as a run of oddly sized items.
  • Page 22 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Operating Guidelines Counters Programming, Adjustment, Testing The CHI control panel can display counts of The folder’s operations are centrally operated flatwork pieces processed in a variety of manners, through the CHI (Chicago High Intelligence) from individual item counts to total pieces control panel.

  • Page 23: Shut-Down

    Operating Guidelines Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Shut-Down 3.4 Operating Techniques The following steps are suggested for stopping Many factors are involved in producing the the unit at the end of each day. best possible folding by taking full advantage of the advanced capabilities of the Air Chicago Stop the unit by pressing any of the red CHI fold system.

  • Page 24: Processing Standards

    Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Operating Guidelines Processing Standards Categories The Air Chicago operates most efficiently Productivity begins with the standards set when processing one type of item at a time. up by the supervisor. Developing processing Divide the goods into their categories by type. Up standards for using the Air Chicago is just as to sixteen (16) programs may be entered.

  • Page 25: Work Habits

    Operating Guidelines Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Number of Operators Work Habits Generally, only one operator is needed to Once the supervisor has established the operate the Air Chicago. Its design and operation proper standards for using the Air Chicago, it is allows one operator to efficiently feed towels and necessary to implement them.
  • Page 26 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Operating Guidelines Good Technique To get accurate folds, towels must be fed accurately into the Air Chicago. Each item must be placed straight on the inlet ribbons. Place the item on the inlet ribbons according to whether a French or a half primary fold is desired.
  • Page 33 07/08/09 Air Chicago TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6500-003D App:GW Folder Production Speed Drive Output Feet per Minute (m/min) (49.1) Motors Total (1.5) Main Drive , HP (kW) (0.75) Discharge Drive , HP (kW) ½ (0.375) Servo Drive , HP (kW) (0.125) Conveyor Drive 1 , HP (kW) (0.125) Conveyor Drive 2 , HP (kW) (0.125)
  • Page 35 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 37 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Index INDEX Adjustment, CHI Panel 3-11, C-11 Categories, General Operating Techniques 3-13 End Adjustment C-12 Chains and Belts 7-19 First and Second Crossfold C-14 Drive Belts, Condition and Tension Check 4-8 Primary Fold C-13 Drive Chains, Clean and Lubricate 4-10 Stacker C-14 Feed Ribbon Drive Chain Tension Adjustment Start Adjustment C-11...
  • Page 38 Index Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) CHI Panel (cont) Controls, Operating. See Operating Controls Programming C-7 Controls and Indicators, CHI Panel 3-6, C-3 Crossfold C-10 Control System, Electrical 5-6 End Programming C-8 CHI Panel 5-6 Feed C-9 Communications and the Boards 5-6 Pacing C-9 Electrical Panel 5-7 Primary Fold C-9...
  • Page 39 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Index Fold System Fold Operation 3-8 Electrical Automatic Operation 3-10 Checkout Connection Counters 3-11 Ribbon Rotation 2-12 Folding Accuracy 3-9 Check Connections 4-15 Manual Operation 3-10 Check Insulation Resistance to Earth Ground 4- Programming, Adjustment, Testing 3-11 Self-Diagnostics 3-11 Connection 2-7 Electrical Panel...
  • Page 40 Index Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) LED Diagnostics, Troubleshooting 6-8 Operating Controls 3-4 Limit Switch CHI Panel 3-6, C-3 Adjustment Operating Techniques 3-12 Primary Fold Ski Position Detect 7-39 Processing Standards 3-13 Linkages Work Habits 3-14 Stacker Door, Lubricate 4-8 Operation, CHI Panel C-3 Lubricate Automatic (Program) C-4 Drive Chains 4-10...
  • Page 41 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Index Preventive Maintenance Annual PM (2000 Hours) 4-15 Repair Daily PM (8 Hours) 4-2 Parts Availability 7-3 Monthly PM (200 Hours) 4-9 Safety Considerations 7-2 Semi-Annual PM (1000 Hours) 4-11 Return Conveyor Task Table 4-1 Drive System 5-13 Weekly PM (50 Hours) 4-4 Ribbon Tension Adjustment 7-9 Primary Fold...
  • Page 42 Index Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Safety Guards 1-4, 3-2 Stacker Safety Interlock Switches 1-5, 3-3 Adjustment, CHI Panel C-14 Safety Labels 1-5, 3-3 Door Safety Messages in this Manual 1-6 Air Cylinder Air Flow Adjustment 7-43 Safety Stop Buttons 1-5, 3-2, C-6 Bearings, Check and Grease 4-7 Safe Work Habits 1-3 Linkages, Lubricate 4-8...
  • Page 43 Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Index Threaded Rods Clean and Lubricate 4-11 Tracking Tape Replacement Grey 7-16 Overview 7-14 Riveted 7-17 White 7-15 Transfer Ribbon Drive and Idler Roll Tracking Tape Replacement 7-17 Drive Chain Tension Adjustment 7-22 Tension Adjustment 7-6 Troubleshooting CHI Diagnostic Message Index 6-6 CHI Panel 6-23 Compressed Air System 6-24...

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