General description
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Code no. 550038
Rev. no. 16/1018
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
This INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE manual applies to flatwork ironers models/ PB32,
X13, PB51, PBP51, W *** X20, X20 *** F, in the different models in terms of different size, heating and control
systems.
1.1. Ironer description
The ironer consists mainly of the following elements:
Structural support, consisting of:
Two side base-frames with various longitudinal connecting elements.
An ironing roll, supported by wheels attached to the side base-frames. The surface of the roll is machined to
provide even ironing.
In systems with gas or electric heating, the roll is open at the ends and allows the burner or the heating element
to be fitted inside.
In the steam heating system, the roll forms an internal chamber through which the steam circulates.
A set of ironing straps drawn by the roll that press the linen down against the roll.
An upper roller that presses the linen through the ironing straps.
A rear roller that maintains the tension of the ironing straps.
A table equipped with feeding straps for feeding in linen.
Two trays the same length as the roll, one for feeding in articles, and the other for receiving items being
processed.
Roll rotation
Roll rotation is produced by an electric gear motor controlled by an inverter that allows the speed to be changed.
Motor rotation safety control.
Chain-driven transmission between the output of the gear motor and a ring gear at one end of the roll.
Three heating systems
Gas heating.
A gas burner housed inside the roll.
A fume suction pipe located inside the roll.
Monitoring of lighting and presence of flame.
Option of an atmospheric burner. Gas input controlled by a double winding solenoid coil: Class B and Class
J (in accordance with EN1020).
Option of a radiant burner. Gas input controlled by a Class B double winding solenoid coil (in accordance
with EN1020). Air and gas premixing fan.
Steam heating (only available on Models PB/PBP51 and X20).
Roll with inner chamber (pressurised vessel in accordance with Directive 97/23/EC). The steam input is
controlled by a solenoid valve and the corresponding ducts and filters for transporting steam and
condensates.
The steam input and drainage of the roll condensates take place through a rotary seal.
A pressure relief valve prevents overpressure in the steam circuit.
A pressure gauge indicates the pressure in the steam circuit.
Electric heating.
The temperature of the roll is obtained from electric heaters located inside the roll and controlled by
contactors.
EQUIPMENT NAME
Although the laundry equipment to which this manual refers is known as the FLATWORK IRONER, for
the purposes of this present manual it will be generally referred to as the Ironer.