Alliance Laundry Systems F232198R4, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Maintenance

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7. Use compressed air to clean lint from motor.

8. Clean interior of machine, both basket and shell, 

by wiping with a water-soaked sponge or cloth.

9. Use compressed air to clean all electrical 

components of moisture and dust.

10. Verify the insulation is intact on all external wires 

and that all connections are secure. If bare wire is 
evident, call a service technician.

11.

For variable-speed models only

, clean AC drive 

cooling fan blades monthly (more often if 
required by the condition of the air).

a. Open the top cover and remove the control 

module cover.

b. Gently wipe the fan blades clean with a dry 

cloth.

Quarterly

NOTE: Disconnect power to the machine at its 
source before performing the quarterly 
maintenance procedures.

1. Tighten door hinges and fasteners, if necessary.

2. Using a Teflon-based spray lube, lubricate the 

door lock by applying the spray to the door lock 
pin while turning the door handle.

3. Tighten anchor bolts, if necessary.

4. Verify that the drain motor shield is in place and 

secure, if so equipped.

5. Check all painted surfaces for exposed metal. 

(Matching paint is available from the 
manufacturer.)

●

If bare metal is showing, paint with primer or 
solvent-based paint. 

●

If rust appears, remove it with sandpaper or by 
chemical means and then paint the affected 
area with primer or solvent-based paint. 

6. Clean customer-supplied steam filter, where 

applicable. Refer to 

Figure 19

.

a. Turn off steam supply and allow time for the 

valve to cool.

b. Unscrew Cap. 

c. Remove Element and clean. 

d. Replace Element and Cap.

Figure 19 

7. For variable speed and F-speed models only, 

measure the out-of-balance switch gap setting 
and adjust it as needed. The switch gap settings 
are listed in the 

Installation

 manual, which is 

supplied with the machine.

8. Check the bearing mounting bolts to make sure 

they are torqued properly. Refer to 

Table 5

 for 

specifications.

H042I

1

Cap

2

Filter Element

Machine 

Capacity

Bearing

Torque

18-25

All

75 ft.-lbs.

27-60

All

105 ft.-lbs.

80

Front

200 ft.-lbs.

80

Rear

97 ft.-lbs.

125

Front

500 ft.-lbs.

125

Rear

140 ft.-lbs.

Table 5 

H042I

1

2