Operation

NOTE: The following instructions will OPTIMIZE garment quality and prolong padding life.

Pre-Operating Services

Perform the following services daily before using press:

1.Check condition of buck padding. Padding should be replaced if:

Cover is scorched or torn.

Cover is hard, brittle or not springy.

WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury when cleaning or repairing traps or strainers:

Shut off AND lock out ALL steam service to press.

Let heated surface cool.

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2.Open air supply line and downstream relief shut- off valves. If press is equipped with a timer, close electrical disconnect switch or circuit breakers.

3.Simultaneously push and hold both CLOSE pushbuttons (Items 1 and 6, Figure 2) until head is closed against buck.

4.Release CLOSE pushbuttons. Head should remain closed.

5.Push OPEN pushbutton (Item 5, Figure 2). Head should open.

6.Simultaneously push both CLOSE pushbuttons. As head travels downward, release left pushbutton. Head should return open.

7.Simultaneously push both CLOSE pushbuttons. As head travels downward, release right pushbutton. Head should return open.

8.Simultaneously push both CLOSE pushbuttons. Have a second person press the OPEN pushbutton as you continue pressing the CLOSE pushbuttons. Head should open.

WARNING

To avoid possible serious injury:

Perform steps 3 through 8 daily before using press.

Do NOT use press if ANY step is not performing properly.

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9.If pushbuttons do NOT perform as described in steps 3 through 8, do NOT operate press. Call a qualified service technician.

10.Slowly open steam supply and return shut-off valves to prevent water hammer in steam pipes. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for press to heat.

Press Operation

One complete pressing operation is described in the following steps.

Presses WITHOUT Timers or Presses WITH Timer Set to OFF Position

1.Perform pre-operating services.

2.If press is equipped with a timer, place switch (Item 4, Figure 2) in OFF position.

3.Dress garment on buck.

4.Simultaneously push and hold both CLOSE pushbuttons (Items 1 and 6, Figure 2) until head closes and pressing pressure is applied. Release both pushbuttons.

NOTE: If either pushbutton is released BEFORE pressing pressure is applied, head will return to a fully OPEN position.

5.Once garment is sufficiently pressed, press OPEN pushbutton (Item 5, Figure 2) to open press.

6.Hang or fold pressed article as soon as possible to preserve finish.

Presses With Timers ONLY

1.Perform pre-operating services.

2.Place timer switch (Item 4, Figure 2) in the ON position.

3.Set time selector knob (Item 2, Figure 2) to desired time.

NOTE: Proper time required for pressing varies with garment material and moisture retention. Set timer so pressing pressure is applied long enough to set a press. Proper time is best determined by experience.

4.Dress garment on buck.

5.Simultaneously push and hold both CLOSE pushbuttons (Items 1 and 6, Figure 2) until head closes and pressing pressure is applied. Release both pushbuttons.

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