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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...
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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 ..............
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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 ..................
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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) ................
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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 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 ....................
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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 ............
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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 ...........
It contains current and updated information specific to your unit. Any questions you may have regarding the information in this bulletin should be directed to your local authorized CHICAGO distributor or the Chicago Dryer Company Service Department at: ® Chicago Dryer Company (773) 235-4430 ...
ONLY water and household soap. Unscrew the filter assembly and separate Figure 2: All the components in the air filter assembly can be washed with alcohol, the components (Figure 2, C, D, E). EXCEPT the bowl. Chicago Dryer Company...
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, or all-cotton fabrics. It can be set up for left ® return, right return or rear discharge. The Air Chicago produces half or French-style primary folds. It can produce either one or two standard crossfolds, or a French-style crossfold; with or without primary folds if desired.
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Introduction Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Chapter 4 - Preventive Maintenance 1.1 Warranty Contains procedures for Daily, Weekly, A full page warranty statement is located at M o n t h l y , S e m i - A n n u a l , a n d A n n u a l the front of this instruction manual.
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Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Introduction Maintenance and Repair 1.3 Safety Safe operation and maintenance of the unit WARNING must be the first priority of all supervisors, Always use extreme caution operators and maintenance personnel. Safety when performing any repair begins with safe work habits. In addition, the...
Introduction Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Safety Features WARNING There are six general categories of safety Know the proper procedure features: for locking out and tagging equipment during repair • Main Disconnect Switch procedures. • Safety Guards Follow the rules of your work •...
NOTE: Do not remove safety labels at any time. If a label needs to be replaced, contact Chicago Dryer Company for free replacements. Figure 1-2: Safety labels remind operators and maintenance personnel that care must be taken when working near these...
Introduction Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL) Safety Messages in this Manual 1.4 Equipment Description WARNING and CAUTION messages also A general overview of the Air Chicago towel/ appear in this manual to highlight essential safety gown folder includes: information. • Models and Model Designations WARNING messages alert personnel that •...
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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)
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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