Alliance Laundry Systems PHM1397C Operator Safety, Safe Operating Environment, Environmental Conditions

Operator Safety

WARNING

NEVER insert hands or objects into basket until it has completely stopped. Doing so could result in serious injury.

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To ensure the safety of machine operators, the following maintenance checks must be performed daily:

1.Prior to operating machine, verify that all warning signs are present and legible. Missing or illegible signs must be replaced immediately. Make certain that spares are available.

2.Check door interlock before starting operation of machine:

a.Attempt to start machine with door open. Machine should not start with door open.

b.Close door without locking it and attempt to start machine. Machine should not start with door unlocked.

c.Close and lock door and start a cycle. Attempt to open door while cycle is in progress. Door should not open.

If door lock and interlock are not functioning properly, call a service technician.

3.Do not attempt to operate machine if any of the following conditions are present:

a.Door does not remain securely locked during entire cycle.

b.Excessively high water level is evident.

c.Machine is not connected to a properly grounded circuit.

Do not bypass any safety devices in machine.

WARNING

Never operate the machine with a bypassed or disconnected balance system. Operating the machine with severe out-of-balance loads could result in personal injury and serious equipment damage.

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Safety Information

Safe Operating Environment

Safe operation requires an appropriate operating environment for both the operator and the machine. If questions regarding safety arise, contact the manufacturer immediately.

Environmental Conditions

•Ambient Temperature. Water in machine will freeze at temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or below.

Temperatures above 120°F (50°C) will result in more frequent motor overheating and, in some cases, malfunction or premature damage to solid state devices that are used in some models. Special cooling devices may be necessary.

Water pressure switches are affected by increases and decreases in temperature. Every 25°F (10°C) change in temperature will have a 1% effect on the water level.

•Humidity. Relative humidity above 90% may cause machine’s electronics or motors to malfunction or may trip ground fault interrupter. Corrosion problems may occur on some metal components in machine.

If relative humidity is below 30%, belts and rubber hoses may eventually develop dry rot. This condition can result in hose leaks, which may cause safety hazards external to machine in conjunction with adjacent electrical equipment.

•Ventilation. The need for make-up air openings for such laundry room accessories as dryers, ironers, water heaters, etc., must be evaluated periodically. Louvers, screens or other separating devices may reduce available air opening significantly.

•Radio Frequency Emissions. A filter is available for machines in installations where floor space is shared with equipment sensitive to radio frequency emissions.

•Elevation. If machine is to be operated at elevations of over 3280 feet (1000 m) above sea level, pay special attention to water levels and electronic settings (particularly temperature) or desired results may not be achieved.

•Chemicals. Keep stainless steel surfaces free of chemical residues.

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