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Second Edition (April 2021) This book is a publication of Douglas Machines Corp. Service Department. Future editions will reflect changes in procedures or technical details. Use and duplication of this document is encouraged. For technical assistance, please call 1-800-331-6870...
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SAFETY Qualified installation personnel, individuals, firms, corporations, and companies are responsible for: Wear appropriate P.P.E. ie… hearing protection, thermal resistant gloves, and eyewear. Know where the exits are located. Always turn off and drain the machine before entering. Allow a cool down period.
GCW-1 CONTENTS IMPORTANT ......................................5 PRE-INSTALLATION ..................................5 DELIVERY ......................................6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................... 7 DO’S AND DO NOT’S ..................................8 START UP ......................................9 LOCATE THEM BOTH..................................9 OPERATION .......................................11 MAINTENANCE ....................................12 PROGRAMMING ....................................14 1827 PC BOARD....................................14 PROGRAMMING THE TOUCH PAD PC BOARD ........................16...
International Code Council (ICC) or the Uniform Plumbing Code, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). NSF/ANSI 3-2009 Douglas Machines Corp. highly discourages the use of tankless or demand water heating units as a hot water supply for our machines. They typically are not properly sized nor can they meet the demand required by our machines.
Remove packaging from the washer and check for any concealed damage. Carrier must be notified of damage immediately. Please retain packaging for inspection if claim is filed. Douglas Machines Corp. cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged merchandise suffered in transit. The carrier assumes full responsibility for delivery in good order; however, we are prepared to assist you in any action needed regarding shipping damage.
(Monday – Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM) you can call your warranty provider direct and follow it up with a call during normal hours of operations. Douglas Machines Corporation will provide you with your local warranty provider contact information during the Factory Start up and Demonstration.
GCW-1 DO’S AND DO NOT’S DO’S Before attempting any maintenance or repairs, ensure that electrical supply to the unit has been turned off and locked out. Wear safety glasses. Check inside the unit before starting the cycle to ensure nothing is inside.
If pump is not rotating in the correct direction reversal of electrical phases will be necessary (contact your electrician or Douglas Machines for details). Now its time to fill the rinse tank. Depress the Start button, the machine will now run through a complete cycle.
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If you are not sure or if the specific heat source is not on and the unit is not heating up, contact Douglas Machines for assistance. Now that every thing is working fine. It’s time to put the electrical enclosure panel back on the electrical enclosure and start washing.
GCW-1 OPERATION With the machine turned on, filled to the overflow, and heated up to the correct operating temperatures, we’ll need to add detergent now. Note: You must use a non-foaming, non-caustic, low chlorine type of soap (unless the machine has been specifically manufactured for caustic use). If the machine is fitted with an automatic soap dispenser, ensure the dispenser is turned on and filled up.
Inspect all the spray jets, look for any that are missing, obstructed, or worn out. If you find any jets missing or worn out, contact Douglas Machines Corp. for a replacement. If you find any jets obstructed. Try to remove the obstruction by pulling it out or by forcing it back into the jet pipe.
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If you have any questions on what to use or how to use it, do not hesitate to contact Douglas Machines Corp. Electrical Connections – The first 6 months that you have your unit, you should go over all wire connections in the electric panels as well as check the wire nuts on all motor leads.
GCW-1 PROGRAMMING 1827 PC Board Technical Information The controller is an open board construction intended to be installed inside of an electrical panel. The board operates on nominal 120 VAC line. The basic function of the board is to control the operation of the unit, going through a cycle of Wash, Rinse, and then Fan (Dwell).
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GCW-1 Programming the Auto Fill Before starting, make sure there is no water in the machine and that the drain valve is closed. Turn the Off/On/Fill switch to the On position, but make sure not to turn all the way to Fill.
GCW-1 PROGRAMMING THE TOUCH PAD PC BOARD Before starting the programming, make sure the 120 volt service is turned on and there is no water in the wash tank. With the control voltage turned on, the colon on the touch pad display will be illuminated and flashing.
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WASHING AND SANITIZING SYSTEMS IMPORTANT NUMBERS FOR WARRANTY WORK YOU MUST CALL DOUGLAS MACHINES CORP. AT 800-331-6870 AND WE WILL ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE LOCAL SERVICE AGENT. FOR PART OR TECHINCAL SUPPORT, PLEASE CALL DOUGLAS MACHINES CORP. AT 800-331-6870...
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