Maintenance

Routine maintenance maximizes operating efficiency and minimizes downtime. Maintenance procedures described below will prolong life of machine and help prevent accidents.

WARNING

Be careful when handling sheet-metal parts. Sharp edges can cause personal injury. Wear safety glasses and gloves, use the proper tools, and provide adequate lighting.

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CAUTION

Replace all panels that are removed to perform service and maintenance procedures. Do not operate the machine with missing guards or with broken or missing parts. Do not bypass any safety devices.

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Daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists are provided at end of this section. Laminate checklists to preserve them for repeated copying. Operators and technicians are encouraged to add checks specific to their washer-extractor’s particular application.

The following maintenance procedures must be performed regularly at required intervals.

Removing Panels for Maintenance

Removal of Lower Front Panel

This panel is held on with two screws located at bottom of panel. Remove screws and push panel to right about 1 inch (25 mm). Lift off panel. Once lower front panel is removed, there is access to steam diffuser (if equipped), electrical heating elements (if equipped), shell (tub) support brackets, temperature probe and inside bolt-down holes for close-mount installations.

Removal of Top Panel

This panel is held on with two screws located on top rear of machine. 125, 140, and 175 pound machines have two top panels. Remove screws and pull top panel about 1 inch (25 mm) toward rear of machine. Lift off panel. To remove front top panel, first remove rear top panel, then remove two screws that attach front top panel to side panels. Pull front top panel about 1 inch (25 mm) toward rear of machine. Lift off panel. Once top panel(s) is removed, there is access to PS40 control box, PS40 keypad, water valves and hoses.

Removal of Lower Rear Panel

This panel is held on with four screws located on corners of panel. Remove screws and pull panel upward about 1 inch (25 mm). Lift off panel. Once rear panel is removed, there is access to bearing housing, motor, belts, pulleys, drain hose and drain valve and inside bolt-down holes for close-mount installations.

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