Contents 3.6.1. Purpose of the information ......................34 3.6.2. Required tools ..........................34 3.6.3. Changing the door lock on HS/EH models ..................34 3.6.4. Changing the door lock on RMS/RMG and REM/RMG models ............34 3.7. Changing the spring and the lock handle ................35 3.7.1.
Page 4
Safety instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! TRANSPORT, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION ROUTINES ON GIRBAU EQUIPMENT 1. The actions described in these instructions are strictly reserved for contractually AUTHORISED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ATS) and personnel who have successfully completed training by Girbau 2.
Safety instructions dosing equipment, external vending units, folders or ironer feeders. These circuits are independent of the supply to the machine. Before beginning any procedure on machines equipped with an inverter or equipment with capacitative loads, wait for at least five minutes (10 minutes on equipment with a power rating greater than 25 kW) after the electrical disconnection, to eliminate risk of residual voltage.
Rear cover TORX 25 screwdriver Top cover Key supplied with the machine Lubricant spray Lever MS/MG/RMS/RMG613/17 and HS-6013: Drum pulley 19 mm (3/4 in) wrench 22 mm (7/8 in) wrench MS/MG/RMS/RMG623 and HS-6017: 22 mm (7/8 in) wrench 13 mm (1/2 in) socket wrench...
Bearing and Seal replacement 2.1.3. Special tools MS/MG/RMS/RMG613/617 MS/MG/RMS/RMG623 EM/MG/REM/RMG033/040 EM/MG/REM/RMG055 HS-6013 / EH030 HS-6017 / EH040 TOOLS DESCRIPTION TOOL KIT PART NO. 439679 KIT PART NO. 439661 Drum centring device 439711 439703 Fork 180653 180653 179481 179481 Pivot arm...
Page 8
Bearing and Seal replacement RMS/RMG628 HS-6028 / HS-6032 REM/RMG070 EH070 / EH080 HS-6024 / EH060 TOOLS DESCRIPTION TOOL KIT PART NO. KIT PART NO. 649392 10162683 Drum centring device 439703 439703 Fork 180653 180653 179481 179481 Pivot arm 437443 437443 Centering fork 180695 180695...
Page 9
Bearing and Seal replacement Drum centring parts Hydraulic extractor arm Shank – guard – inserter Extractor for seal ring Inserter for seal / ring Drum fixing assembly Drum inserter Bearing disassembling Cod. 422907en Rev. 05/0719...
Bearing and Seal replacement 2.1.4. Parts To identify the pieces, consult their position in the following figure. DESCRIPTION POSITION Drum Seal gasket O-Ring gasket V-ring Rear bearing Front bearing O-Ring gasket Belt O-Ring gasket Pulley hexagonal bolt Elastic Ring Pulley washer Drum pulley Pulley-drum spacer Seal housing cover...
Open the top cover using the tools supplied by the manufacturer. • Fig. 2.1 Remove the upper cover. Adapting the machine: (MS/MG/RMS/RMG613/17/23, EM/MG/REM/RMG033/040/055, HS-6013/17, EH030/040 models only) • Remove the overflow connecting hose. • Open the rear door to the power supply box.
Page 12
Bearing and Seal replacement IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THIS OPERATION PERFORMED BY TWO PEOPLE. REMEMBER TO LUBRICATE THE TOOL BOLTS TO AVOID ANY JAMMING. Disassembling the bearing box: • Remove the level sensor tube and the bearing box drain pipe.
• Disassemble the protection plate and remove the O-ring (Fig. 2.7). Fig. 2.7 Front bearing: For MS/MG/RMS/RMG613/17/23, EM/MG/REM/RMG033/040/055, HS-6013/6017, EH030/040 models • Turn the box round so that bearings assembly can move. • Place the rear bearing extractor I on the bearing box.
Bearing and Seal replacement 2.3.2. Changing the bearings Tools: Tool H-K-I Hammer 10mm (3/8 in) wrench Front bearing: • Clean the bearing box, especially the area housing the bearings. • Lightly lubricate the bearing housing to make it easier to mount. •...
Bearing and Seal replacement • Put the V-ring plate in position. • Fit the O-ring gaskets in the drill holes (Fig. 2.14). • Place the V-ring protection plate in position. Fig. 2.14 • Finish assembling the bearing box using the M6 bolts (Fig.
Bearing and Seal replacement • Insert the two new O-ring gaskets inside the seal ring. • Insert the V-ring with the lip facing upwards on the outside of the ring paying special attention to the position of the lip (Fig. 2.18). Fig.
Page 17
Bearing and Seal replacement • Mount the fixing support M/10. • Fix cable M/13 on the outer part of the shaft extension M/9. • Tighten cable M/13 until the bearing box is centred with the outer drum (Fig. 2.21). • Push the bearing box towards the inside until it fits into the central studs at the base of the outer drum.
2.4.1. Assembling the covers Tools: TORX 25 screwdriver Top cover keys Adapting the machine: (MS/MG/RMS/RMG613/17/23, EM/MG/REM/RMG033/040/055, HS-6013/17, EH030/040 models only) • Replace the power supply box CA (Fig. 2.25). • Close the rear door to the power supply box. • Replace the dispenser CD and the hose from the collector.
Bearing and Seal replacement 2.5. Final checking 2.5.1. Checking the machine Once ALL the washing machine covers are in place and fastened, check the operation and water tightness of the washing machine. DANGER! NEVER START THE MACHINE BEFORE MOUNTING AND FASTENING ALL THE WASHING MACHINE COVERS.
Door and Lock ACTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ON THE DOOR AND LOCK VERY IMPORTANT!!! After finishing any type of operation on the washer door, the gasket, or the sealing and safety- locking mechanism, it is highly important to check for leaks in the gasket and check the operation of its various mechanisms.
Page 21
Door and Lock • Place the door assembly on a flat surface to make the task easier. • Take note of the position of the entire door assembly in order to reproduce in during the reassembly. • Remove the nine screws (Fig. 3.4). Fig.
Door and Lock 3.1.2. Assembling the door • Position the door glass holder, the gasket and the door glass (Fig. 3.6). Fig. 3.6 • Fit the gasket on the door glass holder (Fig. 3.7). Fig. 3.7 • Fit the nine screws (Fig. 3.8). Fig.
Page 23
Door and Lock • Put on the top protective plug with some light taps (Fig. 3.10). Fig. 3.10 • Fit the spring clamp with the spring on the upper right of the gasket, carefully so as not to damage the gasket (Fig.
Door and Lock 3.2. Disassembling and assembling of the washing machine covers 3.2.1. Removing the covers on HS/EH models • Open the locks on the top cover and remove the washer’s top cover. • Remove the two A screws, loosen the five B screws and remove the central bottom cover.
Door and Lock 3.2.3. Removing the covers on RMS/RMG and REM/RMG models • Remove the door as described in Figures 3.10 and 3.11. • Open the locks on the top cover and remove the washer’s top cover. • Remove the three screws A and remove the central bottom cover.
(Fig. 3.16) • If the seal appears to be deformed in a way that would prevent it from being watertight, it is advisable to try fitting a harder seal: − HS-6013, EH030, MS/MG/RMS/RMG613/17, EM/MG/REM/RMG033/040 models, part number 359810. − HS-6017/6024/6028/6032, EH040/090/070/080, MS/MG/RMS/RMG623/628, EM/MG/REM/RMG055/070 models, part no.
Door and Lock 3.4. The safety lock does not lock or unlock 3.4.1. Purpose of the information given in this section Describe the operation of the various mechanisms which activate the door’s sealing and safety-locking. Checking the lock and locking device guidelines. Provide a guide to access the information given in this section for a door seal or locking malfunction.
Door and Lock 3.4.5. Checking the door lock by running a program The door lock operation can also be checked by running a wash cycle. If this checking method is used, the information of the different status of the washer is displayed as follows: Status Logi /Coin Control Inteli Control...
Door and Lock 3.4.6. Adjustments If performing the above steps rules out the possibility that the problem is due to an electrical fault or the fastening mechanism itself, following adjustments should be carried out. • Check the free movement of the door handle and the fastening catch.
Page 30
Door and Lock The catch should enter the corresponding housing on the lock at the point shown in Figure 3.21. Fig. 3.21 Should it prove impossible to move the lock to the correct position, the lock tooling holes and the square hole can be filed down in the direction marked by the arrows in Figure 3.22, in order to obtain the right position.
Door and Lock 3.5. Assembling the door sealing ring 3.5.1. Purpose of the information The step of fitting a sealing ring to the door should be taken when there is some water leak but no deficiencies in the door gasket have been found. Fitting the door sealing ring increases the closing pressure on the door.
Page 32
Door and Lock • Sealing ring shown in position. Fig. 3.25 • Replace the gasket and door glass assembly on the ring. Fig. 3.26 • Place the door glass holder. Fig. 3.27 • Fit the gasket on the door glass holder. Fig.
Page 33
Door and Lock • Secure with the Torx screws. Fig. 3.29 • Once this operation is finished, refit the door of the washing machine by following the instructions in section 3.1. Cod. 422907en Rev. 05/0719...
Door and Lock 3.6. Changing the safety lock 3.6.1. Purpose of the information If there is evidence of some malfunction in the safety lock, replace it exactly as indicated in this section. Check the instructions on checking the door lock in section 3.4. 3.6.2.
Door and Lock 3.7. Changing the spring and the lock handle 3.7.1. Purpose of the information Due to frequent usage, the springs which form part of the handle and lock system are subject to wear and with time may lose some of their value. This section contains the necessary steps to easily dismount and refit this mechanism and the eventual replacement of the springs.
Door and Lock 3.7.4. Parts list Fig. 3.32 NOTE The numbers on the drawing above correspond to the numbers on the corresponding parts list. The system to change the handle and lock system is the same, independent of any difference existing between the machine models HS / MS / MG / RMS / RMG / EH / EM / REM.
Door and Lock 3.7.5. Disassembly of the handle assembly • Disassemble the door of the washing machine by following the instructions in section 3.1. • Carry out the following steps on both sides. • Remove the two screws from the handle supports (Fig.
Door and Lock • Make note of the position of the latch in order to later reassemble it. Remove the lock latch and separate the door handle (Fig. 3.37). Fig. 3.37 • Before removing the springs, make note of their position so as to later reassemble it.
Page 39
Door and Lock • Insert the lock latch, making sure it is placed in the same position, as it can easily be fitted the wrong way (Fig. 3.41). Fig. 3.41 • Insert the handle shafts until they reach the end (Fig.
Page 40
Door and Lock • Detail of the final assembly of the handle spring (Fig. 3.45). Fig. 3.45 • Position the handle supports by using a small screwdriver as a lever to move the lower part of the handle spring to its position in the handle support housing (Fig.
Page 41
Door and Lock • General view of the system once all the operations are finished (Fig. 3.49). Fig. 3.49 • Once this operation is finished, refit the door of the washing machine by following the instructions in section 3.1. Cod. 422907en Rev.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the HS-6028 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers