Wascomat FL 125 HI-TEK Operations Instructions

WARNING: ALL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SHOWN ON THE NEXTPAGE OF THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED DAILY FOR PROPER OPERATION OFYOUR WASCOMAT MAC

6Installation50274Mechanical installation• Place wide steel shims on the concrete foun-dation over the bolts.• Lift the machine and lower it in positi

7InstallationElectrical installationAlthough the machines are fitted with a thermaloverload in the motor windings and a separatefuse for the control c

8Installation111832Water connectionNOTEAll plumbing must conform to nationaland local plumbing codes.Incoming water lines do not require non-return or

9140956Steam connectionsThe steam supply to the machine should be fittedwith manual shut-off valves and filters to facilitateinstallation and servicin

10Installation161833Drain connectionConnect a 3" (75 mm) flexible hose to the drainoutlet of the machine.The drain hose must not have sharp bends

11Connection of external liquid supplyRemove cover and cover support over the soapbox.Bend all the way back the metal plate incompartment 3.Pull the k

121. Drop the knop into the larger opening in thesupply injector lid.2. Tighten securely. Do not overtighten! Do notuse pliers or other tools to tight

13Electrical connectionAt the electrical connection of the machine is onequick connector. When using external supply,disconnect.Pump connectionOn the

14Installation2627Before the machine is operated, the door safetyinterlock must be checked for proper operationas follows:• When washer loading door i

15Function control check-out listIn the machine cylinder, you will find the warrantyregistration card, a copy of the warranty policy,the bolt hole tem

NOTICE TO: OWNERS, OPERATORS AND DEALERS OF WASCOMAT MACHINESIIIMPROPER INSTALLATION AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, POOR HOUSEKEEPING AND WILLFULNEGLECT

16Safety rules• This machine is designed for water washing only.• All installation operations are to be carried out by qualifiedpersonnel. Licensed pe

17GeneralThe door, card programmer, thermometer, thermostates (if heated), controllights and manual switches are located at the front of the machine.A

18Machine constructionPanelsThe machines are equipped with a top panel made of stainless steel. The frontpanel is available in different colors or in

1933Rear gable and bearingThe rear gable and the bearing trunnion housing are constructed of awebbed heavy casting for extra rigidity. There are two n

20Mechanical and electrical designDoor, descriptionThe door consists of a backing frame (1), door(2), glass (3) and door gasket (4). The backingfram

21Mechanical and electrical design172736134562Control unitThe printed circuit board (1) with push-buttons (2) and control relays (3) aremounted just b

22Mechanical and electrical design17271234RelaysThe Flex-O-Matic models employ four relays.The relays control:• the wash speed (1)• the extract speed

23Drive motorDescription in generalThe motor is mounted on an axle with rubberdampeners.The V-belt is tightened by turning the motor onthe axle and lo

24Mechanical and electrical designPrincipal wiring and points of measuring on single-phasemotors.The numbers at the connection points refer to the ter

2541Mechanical and electrical design1730FL185 208-240 V 60 Hz single-phase

SAFETY AND WARNINGS SIGNSReplace If Missing Or IllegibleOne or more of these signs must be affixed on each machine as indica-ted, when not included as

26Mechanical and electrical designMotor connections1, 2 and 3: wash speed (18-pole winding).4, 5 and 6: extract speed (2-pole winding)7 and 9: motor o

27Mechanical and electrical design441732Fig.44Water level controlsOne triple-level pressure switch controls the low and high waterlevels during variou

28Rotation guardThe rotation guard checks that the drum is completely at a standstill before thedoor can be opened. When the drum has been still for a

29Rotation guard for machines without auxiliary transformerWhen the machine has halted, the rotation guard relay K1 is closed whichmeans that the door

30Mechanical and electrical designInlet valvesConstructionThe valve has a single-inlet with either one, twoor three outlets, each with its own solenoi

31Mechanical and electrical design491186Maintenance instructionsLimescale can block the hole in the valve diaph-ragm and interfere with the function o

32Inlet valve for FL185The water inlets have brass bodies with largercross section of t˛e outlet in order to achieve ashorter filling time for the mac

33Mechanical and electrical designSoap supply boxThe three-compartment soap supply box is located at the top of the machi-ne. Viewed from the front, t

34Drain valveDescriptionThe drain valve is operated by using the pressurein the cold water intake. A tube (1) is connectedbetween the cold water inta

35Procedure for useProcedure for useControl panelSwitches and dials for various functions are located on the control panelwhether the machine is contr

23FLEX-O-MATIC FL 125, FL 185ContentsIntroduction ... 1Technical data...

36580256173359PreparationsNOTE!To be able to open the door, the ON-OFFswitch must be in the ON position andthe knob on the card programmer in theposit

37SoakThe knob of the card programmer shall be inposition O.Fill water manually by pressing the button forcold water until requested level is reached.

38651740661741Procedure for useFig.65Fig.66Manual washingCaution!To obtain a closed drain during manualwashing, an unprogrammed card must beinserted i

39Card programmingCard programmingGeneralProgrammable cards are used to control the varioussequences in a washing cycle. These have 16 ribswith pegs w

40I - Flushing conditioner from compartment 3.See rib A for programming. If externalliquid supply is used, signal is given toconnection 5.K - Drain. P

41Card programmingWhen Cool down is programmed (rib P) themachine is filled with cold water. The amount oftime chosen depends on the temperaturedesire

42174572Card programmingDrainingFilling with waterand detergent{WashingA. Detergent, (1)B. HeatingC. Detergent, (2)D. HeatingE. Extern supplyF. Extern

431747Rinse cycle 4Rinse cycle 4 lasts for 8 minutes and begins withFilling water to high water level and dispensing offabric conditioner from compart

44MaintenancePreventive maintenance has been reduced to aminimum by the careful design of reliable compo-nents and material.However, the following mea

45Trouble shootingIf the machine does not startA Check circuit breaker in the power feed line tothe machine.B Check the door safety switches.C Check t

1IntroductionIntroductionThe Flex-O-Matic models washer/extractors have been developed to coverthe heavy duty requirements of hotels, motels, nursing

46Trouble shooting791727If machine does not extractA Check extract relay and relay coil for properoperation.If motor does not operate at wash speedA C

47If machine runs slowly on wash speed or thereis a slapping or thumping noise.A Replace V-beltsIf a metallic noise can be heard at rear ofmachineA Ti

48841750If there is a leaking around the glassA Replace door gasket if worn.If water does not enter the machine.A Check the valve coils on inlet valve

49Trouble shooting1752ABFig.87Fig.8686If water continues to fill without stopping.A Check hose attached to level control unit.B Check inlet valves for

50881140If machine vibrates excessively.Tighten mounting bolts.Trouble shootingFig.88

2Technical data FL 125Dry load capacity up to 16 kg 35 lbsOverall dimensions Width 745 mm 29 11/32 inDepth (at the top) 910 mm 35 13/16 inHeight 1196

3Technical dataTechnical data FL 185Dry load capacity up to 23 kg 51 lbsOverall dimensions Width 827 mm 32 5/8 inDepth (at the top) 960 mm 37 13/16 ın

41852Outline and dimensionsFL 185FL 12511 FL 125 FL 185mm inches mm inchesA 1196 47 3/32 1315 51 3/4B 691 27 7/32 765 30 1/8C 465 18 5/16 540 21

5Installation34027116771132FL 125 FL 185mm inches mm inchesA 508 20 600 23 2/3B 910 35 13/16 960 37 3/4C 950 37 13/32 1000 39 3/8D 102 4 102 4E 600 23