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Alliance Laundry Systems BA120L Troubleshooting Manual

120 pound capacity; 170 pound capacity drying tumblers
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Drying Tumblers
120 Pound Capacity
170 Pound Capacity
Models Starting Serial No. 0907003062
Refer to Page 7 for Model Numbers
TMB1268C
Part No. 70422201
www.comlaundry.com
December 2009

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  • Page 1 Drying Tumblers 120 Pound Capacity 170 Pound Capacity Models Starting Serial No. 0907003062 Refer to Page 7 for Model Numbers TMB1268C Part No. 70422201 www.comlaundry.com December 2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the expressed written consent of the publisher. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 4 31. Control Has No Display..............51 32. Door Open Indicator ..............53 33. Motor Will Not Start/Run ............56 34. Unit Will Not Heat – Gas/Steam ..........58 35. Error Codes .................61 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Safety Information

    NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate installation, operation, maintenance or servicing information that is important but not hazard related. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 6 The manufacturer will not be responsible for any injury or property damage arising from improper service and/or service procedures. W008 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 7: Locating An Authorized Service Person

    • Junction box cover MUST be reinstalled after removed, or painted. Refer to the Parts Manual for ordering replacement decals. inspection or servicing of tumbler is completed. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 8: Section 2 - Introduction

    PA120L YT120L IT120S XT120T GU120N PA120N YT120N IT120T XU120S HA120L PT120L KT120S XU120T HA120N PT120N KT120T YT120S HT120L PU120L KU120S YT120T HT120N PU120N KU120T YU120S LT120S YU120T © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 9 Includes models with the following control suffixes: R3 – reversing DX4 OPL RQ – reversing dual digital timer RD – reversing DMP OPL RM – reversing OPL micro 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 10: Customer Service

    Model and serial numbers are located on serial plate as shown. Serial Plate Serial Junction Plate Cover Junction Cover TMB2288N 120 Pound 170 Pound © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 11: How A Tumbler Works

    ③ The air then passes through the lint filter, exhaust fan, and is vented to the outdoors. TMB2347S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 12: Section 3 - Troubleshooting

    • Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the tumbler is properly grounded. W002 IMPORTANT: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram for aid in testing tumbler components. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 13: Motor Does Not Start

    Is lint panel Test lint panel switch not switch, replace closing? if inoperative. TMB2360S TMB2360S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 14: Motor Overload Protector Cycles Repeatedly

    Clean lint Has lint accumulation built up? on and around motor. Refer to wiring Is there broken, diagram loose or located inside incorrect wiring? contactor box. TMB2361S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 15: Motor Runs But Cylinder Does Not Turn

    Is drive belt Replace or broken or adjust belt. loose? Check cylinder for binding. Refer to Is cylinder Adjustments Section binding? for proper cylinder adjustment. TMB1919S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 16: Motor Does Not Stop

    Refer to wiring Is wiring diagram located on incorrect? back of tumbler or in literature packet. Test motor Is motor contactor and contactor replace if inoperative? inoperative. TMB2362S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 17: Gas Burner Does Not Ignite

    Test coils and coils replace if May be due to inoperative? inoperative. improper wiring Is there resulting in low improper fan airflow. Refer to rotation? Installation Manual. TMB2363S TMB2363S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 18: Burner Ignites And Goes Out Repeatedly

    Replace high voltage lead. Is flame recognition Replace igniter. circuit improper? Replace ignition control module. TMB1922S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 19: Burner Shuts Off Prematurely

    May be due to improper wiring resulting in low Is fan rotation improper? airflow. Refer to Installation Manual. . Test coils and replace if Are gas valve coils inoperative? inoperative. TMB2364S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 20: Burner Repeatedly Cycles Off On High Limit Thermostat

    Is there resulting in low improper fan airflow. Refer rotation? to Installation Manual. . Is there lint Disassemble in external exhaust system exhaust and clean. system? TMB1924S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 21: Steam Valve Or Burner Does Not Shut-Off

    Refer to wiring Is wiring diagram located on incorrect? back of tumbler or in literature packet. TMB2365S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 22: Clothes Do Not Dry

    Refer cotton load) is rotation? to Installation maximum load. Manual. Refer to Is exhaust Installation system Manual for improper or exhaust inadequate? requirements. TMB2366S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 23: Tumbler Overheating

    Ohms at 77°F. Resistance should decrease with a Refer to temperature increase. Installation Is make-up air Replace thermistor if Manual for inadequate? inoperative. make-up air requirements. TMB1927S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 24: Burners Not Burning Properly - Gas Models

    May be due to improper wiring resulting in low Is fan rotation improper? airflow. Refer to Installation Manual. TMB1928S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 25: Loading Door Opens During Operation

    Refer to Is door strike Adjustments improperly Section for adjusted? door strike adjustment. Refer to Is tumbler Installation improperly Manual for leveled? leveling leg adjustment. TMB1885S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 26: Tumbler Runs But No Steam To Coils - Steam Models

    Remove strainer Is strainer clogged? and clean. Remove steam valve and clean or Is steam valve replace. Clean clogged? strainer before returning unit to service. TMB1929S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 27: Water In Steam Line - Steam Models

    Is trap or replace. Check return functioning line for high back pressure. improperly? Check trap for proper installation. Refer to Installation Manual for requirements. TMB1930S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 28: Tumbler Will Not Start, Time On Drying Timer, Door Closed

    Replace fan Replace door contactor. Is there 24 switch. volts out of door switch? Is door switch functioning properly? TMB2367S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Tumbler Will Not Start, Time On Drying Timer, Door Closed RQ Control TMB2357S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Tumbler Will Not Start, Time On Drying Timer, Door Closed RM Control TMB2319S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 31: Motor Runs But Will Not Heat

    Replace gas ground terminal. on gas valve or coil. terminal? valve coils? Is gas shut- Turn on gas off valve shut-off valve. turned on? TMB2368S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 32: Cylinder Turns, But Will Not Heat

    Check for Is there 24 volts thermostat? broken or loose present at output wire to stove terminal of airflow high limit switch? thermostat. Continued on next page. TMB2369S-a © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 33 24 volts motor? thermostat. Check for present at output broken or loose terminal of exhaust wire to airflow high limit switch. thermostat? TMB2369S-b 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 34: Section 4 - Adjustments

    Opening the shutter INSUFFICIENT AIRFLOW Air Shutter Adjusting Screw T197SE3D PROPER AIRFLOW Air Shutter Adjusting Screw T196SE3D NO AIRFLOW Air Shutter Adjusting Screw T195SE3D Figure 1 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 35: Airflow Switch

    • Burroughs Belt Tension Gauge initial reading 70-80 pounds. • Force to deflect belt .38 inch at midspan with initial tensioning 6.5 pounds. • Burroughs Belt Tension Gauge reading after run 55-65 pounds. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 36: Cylinder Clearance

    Assembly T317PE1B_ 23. Cylinder Clearance Figure 4 The clearance between the cylinder rim and front panel must be adjusted so the cylinder is centered © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 37 Install drive guard cover. NOTE: If adjusting the trunnion housing fails to correct the clearance, the problem is probably due to a worn trunnion shaft or defective bearings. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 38 Cylinder Cylinder 8/32" ± 3/32" 9/32" ± 1/32" Cylinder Rim / Front Panel Front Panel Flange Fore / Aft Flange Clearance Clearance (Top Shown) TMB1786S Figure 5 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 39: Drive Belt Tension

    • Force to deflect belt .38 inch at midspan with initial tensioning 7.0 pounds initial tensioning 6.0 pounds • Burroughs Belt Tension Gauge reading after run 50-55 pounds. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 40 Raise or lower eye bolt until proper tension is reached. e. Retighten all nuts and screws. Belt Motor Pulley Bolt Mounting Bracket Attaching Screws Pulley T213SE1A Figure 7 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 41: Section 5 - Hybrid Timer Control Troubleshooting

    • Never start the tumbler with any guards/panels removed. • Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the tumbler is properly grounded. W002 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 42: Control Has No Display

    2 & 3 of transformer Replace transformer secondary? Correct wiring Is there volt age across between hybrid timer terminals H1-3 & and transformer H1-1 on hybrid timer? secondary. TMB2000S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 43 Hybrid Timer Control Troubleshooting Control Has No Display TMB2357S TMB2357S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 44: Display Flashes "Dr" With Door Closed

    NO connection? Is there voltage across Replace terminals 2 & transformer. 3 of transformer secondary? Correct wiring between lint panel switch and hybrid control. TMB2052S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 45 Hybrid Timer Control Troubleshooting Display Flashes “dr” With Door Closed TMB2357S TMB2357S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 46: Motor Will Not Start/Run

    Does the cylinder Replace cylinder motor run? motor. Is there voltage at Replace motor the output side of motor control relay. control relay? Motors are operational. TMB2046S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 47 Hybrid Timer Control Troubleshooting Motor Will Not Start/Run TMB2357S TMB2357S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 48: Unit Will Not Heat - Gas

    Correct wiring between cabinet Is there voltage to the limit and terminal 5 input side of the of fan motor cabinet limit? centrifugal switch. TMB2358S-a © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 49 Replace high voltage ignition Does the igniter spark? cable or igniter. Is there a flame? Unit operational. TMB2006S TMB2358S-b Please see following page for wiring diagram information. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 50 Hybrid Timer Control Troubleshooting Unit Will Not Heat – Gas TMB2357S TMB2357S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 51: Error Codes

    • Check airflow switch. Replace if started. inoperative. AF (flashing) Airflow switch opened/closed 5 or more • Check airflow switch. Replace if times in a running cycle. inoperative. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 52: Section 6 - On Premise Micro Control (Rm) Troubleshooting

    • Never start the tumbler with any guards/panels removed. • Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the tumbler is properly grounded. W002 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 53: Control Has No Display

    Is there Correct wiring 120 VAC across Replace between primary terminals 1 & 2 of control. fuse and transformer transformer. primary? TMB2320S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 54 On Premise Micro Control (RM) Troubleshooting Control Has No Display TMB2319S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 55: Door Open Indicator

    Is there Correct wiring 120 VAC across between primary terminals 1 & 2 of fuses and transformer transformer. primary? Continued on next page TMB2321S-a 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 56 Correct wiring between H2-8 of electronic control and N.O. of lint panel switch. TMB2321S-b Please see following page for wiring diagram information. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 57 On Premise Micro Control (RM) Troubleshooting Door Open Indicator TMB2319S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 58: Motor Will Not Start/Run

    T1-T3 on the control relay. motor contactor? Is there Correct wiring supply voltage between motor between L1-L2, L2-L3 and motor and L1-L3 contactor. of motor? Replace motor. TMB2370S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 59 On Premise Micro Control (RM) Troubleshooting Motor Will Not Start/Run TMB2319S 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 60: Unit Will Not Heat - Gas/Steam

    ORG/WHT input of the contactor. open terminal of wire on motor stove limit? the airflow switch. contactor? Continued on next page TMB2359S-a © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...
  • Page 61 Is there gas flow valve coils or through the gas complete valve? gas valve. Replace or rebuild the steam valve. TMB2359S-b Please see following page for wiring diagram information. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 62 On Premise Micro Control (RM) Troubleshooting Unit Will Not Heat – Gas/Steam TMB2319S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 70422201...

  • Page 63: Error Codes

    Indicates a short circuit in the thermistor. • Check thermistor. Replace if inoperative. • Check wiring between control and thermistor. Refer to wiring diagram for proper wiring. • Check control. Replace if inoperative. 70422201 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

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