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Wascomat Flex-O-Matic FL 125 Operating & Maintenance Manual

Manual is about: Commercial Washing Machine

Summary of Flex-O-Matic FL 125

  • Page 1

    Warning: all operating and maintenance procedures shown on the next page of this manual must be followed daily for proper operation of your wascomat machine. Please enter the following information as it appears on the machine(s) data plate(s). Make certain to keep this manual in a secure place for f...

  • Page 2

    Notice to: owners, operators and dealers of wascomat machines ii improper installation and inadequate maintenance, poor housekeeping and willful neglect or bypassing of safety devices may result in serious accidents or injury. To assure the safety of customers and/or operators of your machine, the f...

  • Page 3: Safety And Warnings Signs

    Safety and warnings signs replace if missing or illegible one or more of these signs must be affixed on each machine as indica- ted, when not included as part of the front instruction panel. Located on the operating instruction sign of the machine: located at the rear of the machine: installation an...

  • Page 4: Contents

    23 flex-o-matic fl 125, fl 185 contents introduction ...................................................................... 1 technical data .................................................................. 2 installation ........................................................................ 5 sa...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 introduction introduction the flex-o-matic models washer/extractors have been developed to cover the heavy duty requirements of hotels, motels, nursing homes, hospitals, professional laundries, restaurants, airlines, ships, schools, colleges and all on-premises laundries where flexibility and quic...

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    2 technical data technical data fl 125 dry load capacity up to 16 kg 35 lbs dimensions width 745 mm 29 5/16 in depth (at the top) 915 mm 36 in height 1196 mm 47 1/16 in net weight 210 kg 463 lbs dyn force 2.4 ± 4.8 kn 576 ± 1192 lbs force inner drum diameter 620 mm 24 1/2 in depth 520 mm 20 1/2 in v...

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    3 technical data technical data fl 185 dry load capacity up to 23 kg 50 lbs dimensions width 827 mm 32 9/16 in depth (at the top) 960 mm 37 13/16 ın height 1315 mm 51 3/4 in net weight 264kg 582 lbs dyn force 3.1 ± 5.2 kn 744 ± 1248 lbs force inner drum diameter 700 mm 27 9/16 in depth 600 mm 23 5/8...

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    4 fl 125 fl 185 mm inches mm inches a 1196 47 1/16 1315 51 3/4 b 465 18 5/16 540 21 1/4 c 745 29 5/16 827 32 9/16 d 915 36 960 37 13/16 e 205 8 1/16 205 8 1/16 f 160 6 5/16 160 6 5/16 g 1040 40 15/16 1160 45 5/8 h 1035 40 3/4 1155 45 1/2 j 100 3 15/16 100 3 15/16 k 270 10 5/8 260 10 1/4 l - - 295 11...

  • Page 9: Installation

    5 installation 2 3 0271 1677 installation machine foundation the machines are designed to be bolted in position to a concrete floor or specially prepared concrete foundation. A template showing the size of the foundation and positioning of the foundation bolts is delivered with each machine. For ins...

  • Page 10: Installation

    6 installation 5 6 7 0274 0950 1133 mechanical installation • before mounting the machine place wide steel shims on the concrete foundation over the bolts. • lift the machine and lower it in position. Never use the door or the door handle to lift or lower the machine since this can damage the door a...

  • Page 11: Installation

    7 installation electrical installation although the machines are fitted with a thermal overload in the motor windings, a separate three- phase common-trip circuit breaker must be installed for all three-phase machines. For proper overcurrent protection, check the data plate at the rear of the machin...

  • Page 12: Installation

    8 installation 13 11 12 1832 1870 water and drain connection note all plumbing must conform to national and local plumbing codes. Incoming water lines do not require non-return or back-suction valves, as the machine is already fitted with backflow prevention. However, all incoming lines must be fitt...

  • Page 13: Installation

    9 installation drain connection connect a 3" (75 mm) flexible drain hose to the drain outlet of the machine. The drain hose must not have sharp bends and must slope from the machine to assure proper drainage.If the machine(s) drain into an open trough the trough should have a slope of 1/8"- 1/4" per...

  • Page 14: Installation

    10 installation start-up and safety checklist before initial start-up of a wascomat washer- extractor, the following safety checks must be performed: • make sure the machine is properly bolted to the floor. • make sure that all electrical and plumbing connections have been made in accordance with ap...

  • Page 15: Installation

    11 1 2 installing top-mount manifold for connection of liquid supplies remove the cover and cover support from over the soap box. If comp 3 has a metal plate at the rear, bend it all the way as shown. Pull the manifold knobs up and forward. 1. Loosen both knobs so that one side of the metal fingers ...

  • Page 16: Installation

    12 1. Drop the knob into the larger opening in the supply manifold lid. 2. Tighten securely. Do not overtighten! Do not use pliers or other tools to tighten the knobs! 1. Select the correct size rubber ring which will fit snugly on the chemical tube you are using. Ring a is used for tubes with Ø5/16...

  • Page 17: Note!

    13 alternate liquid/powder electrical connection at the rear of the machine, next to the electrical connection block there will be either a single one or a pair of quick-disconnect connectors, depending on the date of the machine. For machines with a serial number up to 95/... There will be two conn...

  • Page 18: Installation

    14 installation before initial start-up of a wascomat washer- extractor, the following safety checks must be performed: • make sure the machine is properly bolted to the floor. • make sure that all electrical and plumbing connections have been made in accordance with applicable local codes. • make s...

  • Page 19: Note

    15 function control check-out list in the machine cylinder, you will find the warranty registration card, a copy of the warranty policy and other pertinent materia. The wiring diagram is located at the right of the component unit at the rear of the machine. The warranty card should be completed and ...

  • Page 20: Safety Rules

    16 safety rules • this machine is designed for water washing only. • all installation operations are to be carried out by qualified personnel. Licensed personnel are necessary for all electric power wiring. • the interlock of the door must be checked daily for proper operation and must not be bypass...

  • Page 21: General Description

    17 mechanical and electrical design general description the door, card programmer, thermometer, thermostaes (if heated), indicating lights and manual switches are located at the front of the machi- ne. All control and indicating components, i.E. Relays, level control, etc are assembled under the top...

  • Page 22: Machine Construction

    18 machine construction panels the machines are equipped with a top panel made of stainless steel. The front panel is available in different colors or in stainless steel. The colored panels are made of phosphatized steel plate. For servicing purposes, the panel can easily be removed. Outer shell the...

  • Page 23: Fl 125

    19 mechanical and electrical design 34 rear gable and bearing the rear gable and the bearing trunnion housing are constructed of a webbed heavy casting for extra rigidity. There are two neoprene seals to protect from filtration of water. The sleeve bearings are water protected. An intermediate safet...

  • Page 24: Note

    20 mechanical and electrical design door, description the door consists of a backing frame (1), door (2), glass (3) and door gasket (4). The backing frame and door are both made of enameled aluminium. The backing frame is bolted directly to the outer shell of the washing machine.The door hinges are ...

  • Page 25: Control Unit

    21 mechanical and electrical design 1727 37 1 3 4 5 6 2 control unit the printed circuit board (1) with push-buttons (2) and control relays for drain and restart (3) are mounted just behind the control panel. The motor relays (4), level controls (5) and the reverser (6) are located in a component tr...

  • Page 26: Relays

    22 mechanical and electrical design 38 1727 39 0301 1 2 3 4 relays the flex-o-matic models employ four relays. The relays control: • the wash speed • the extract speed • the drain • the re-start construction of wash and extract relays the body of the relay holding the stationary contacts is made of ...

  • Page 27: Drive Motor

    23 drive motor description in general the motor is mounted on an axle with rubber dampeners. The v-belt is tightened by turning the motor on the axle and locking it in place using the tensioner on the rear side of the motor. The motor and tensioner have vibration and noise dampening rubber suspensio...

  • Page 28

    24 mechanical and electrical design principal wiring and points of measuring on single-phase motors. The numbers at the connection points refer to the terminal num- bers at the motor connector. The numbers in circles indicate points of ampere measurements. 42 1700 fl125 208-240 v 60 hz single-phase ...

  • Page 29

    25 42 mechanical and electrical design 1730 fl185 208-240 v 60 hz single-phase 4 5 6.

  • Page 30: Note

    26 mechanical and electrical design motor connections 1, 2 and 3: wash speed (18-pole winding). 4, 5 and 6: extract speed (2-pole winding) 7 and 9: motor overload protector. Motor overload protector the motor is equipped with two self-resetting, thermal overload protectors, situated one in each of t...

  • Page 31: Water Level Controls (2)

    27 mechanical and electrical design 45 1732 water level controls (2) one triple-level pressure switch controls the low and high water levels during various cycles of the washing program, and ensures that there is water in the drum before flushing down detergent. One double-level pressure switch chec...

  • Page 32: Rotation Guard

    28 rotation guard the rotation guard checks that the drum is completely at a standstill before the door can be opened. When the drum has been still for approx. 2 seconds the coil in the door lock is activated and the lock can be opened (providing the water has emptied and the programmer has reset). ...

  • Page 33

    29 rotation guard for machines without auxiliary transformer when the machine has halted, the rotation guard relay k1 is closed which means that the door lock coil y4 will be energised an the door can be opened. Since the wash and extraction relays are not closed, relay k3 is not energised. When the...

  • Page 34: Inlet Valves For Fl 125

    30 mechanical and electrical design inlet valves for fl 125 construction each valve has a single-inlet with either one, two or three outlets, each with its own solenoid. The body is made of heat-resistant polyamid plastic and the solenoids encased in water-tight plastic. A filter screen on the inlet...

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting

    31 mechanical and electrical design 52 1181 50 1186 51 1187 maintenance instructions limescale can block the hole in the valve diaph- ragm and interfere with the function of the valve. It is therefore advisable to dismantle and clean the valve at certain regular intervals. The fre- quency depends on...

  • Page 36: Inlet Valve For Fl125-185

    32 mechanical and electrical design inlet valve for fl125-185 the water inlets have brass bodies with larger cross section of the outlet in order to achieve a shorter filling time for the machine. Construction the valve housing is made of pressed brass. The spring-loaded plunger is made of stainless...

  • Page 37: Soap Supply Box

    33 mechanical and electrical design 1182 fig. 55 55 soap supply box the three-compartment soap supply box is located at the top of the machi- ne. Viewed from the front, the compartments marked with figures 1, 2 and 3 are used as follows: for powder supplies compartment 1 this compartment is used for...

  • Page 38: Drain Valve

    34 drain valve description the drain valve is operated by using the pressure in the cold water intake. A tube (1) is connected between the cold water intake and a solenoid valve (2). When the solenoid valve is activated, it opens and allows water to flow into the feeder tube (3). The water presses u...

  • Page 39: Procedure For Use

    35 procedure for use procedure for use control panel push-button switches and dials for various functions are located on the control panel whether the machine is controlled manually or via a program card. 1. Switch for manual flushing of detergent from compartment 1. 2. Switch for cold water filling...

  • Page 40: Procedure For Use

    36 procedure for use 58 0256 1733 59 preparations note! To be able to open the door, the on-off switch must be in the on position and the knob on the card programmer in the "stop" position. Sort the laundry according to the categories listed on the control panel. Check washing instructions on garmen...

  • Page 41: Caution

    37 61 1736 1737 1738 64 1739 62 63 soak the knob of the card programmer shall be in the "stop" position. Fill water manually by pressing the button for cold water until requested level is reached. Programmed stop if ''stop with signal'' has been programmed, the machine will stop, a buzzer will sound...

  • Page 42: Caution!

    38 manual washing caution! To obtain a closed drain during manual washing, an unprogrammed card must be inserted in to the programmer and the control turned to "start". Water, filling with detergent and drain fill with water by pressing cold water and/or hot water push buttons. Use flushing down det...

  • Page 43: Card Programming

    39 card programming card programming general programmable cards are used to control the various sequences in a washing cycle. These have 16 ribs with pegs which act on the programmer integral micro-switches. Each rib has its own function. The card is fed through the programmer using mechanically tra...

  • Page 44: Card Programming

    40 i - flushing conditioner from compartment 3. See rib a for programming details. If external liquid supply is used, signal is given to connection 5. K - drain. Punched for either 30 or 60 seconds duration. If followed by extraction, cut for minimum 30 seconds prior to extraction and through the pe...

  • Page 45: Card Programming

    41 card programming programming extraction (rib marked h) shall always be preceded by drain (rib marked k). This shall also be programmed during the entire extract cycle. Programming stop with signal (rib marked m) can be carried out several times during the same wash program. When the program comes...

  • Page 46: Card Programming

    42 1745 1746 main wash the main wash lasts for approximately 8 minu- tes and begins by filling with hot water and detergent dispensing from compartment 2 (peg no. 8 in rib f cut away). The program stops the card at peg no. 8 until the water level is reached. Rib q is cut away for the entire main was...

  • Page 47: Card Programming

    43 1747 rinse cycle 4 rinse cycle 4 lasts for 8 minutes and begins with filling water to high water level and dispensing of fabric conditioner from compartment 3 (peg no. 33 in ribs n, i and o removed). The program stops the card at peg 33 until the water level has been reached. The running time onc...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    44 maintenance preventive maintenance has been reduced to a minimum by the careful design of reliable compo- nents and material. However, the following measures should be taken at regular intervals and in proportion to the hours of service. Important! Make certain that all electrical power to the ma...

  • Page 49: Trouble Shooting

    45 trouble shooting if the machine does not start a check the circuit breaker in the power feed line to the machine. B check the door safety switch and door lock. C check the glass cartridge fuses. D on 1-phase machines check the overload protector on the extract relay. If water does not drain a che...

  • Page 50: Trouble Shooting

    46 trouble shooting 79 1727 80 1748 if machine does not extract a check extract relay and relay coil for proper operation. B check that water has drained. If motor does not operate at wash speed a check wash relay. B check motor and v-belt. C review procedures outlined under section ”if machine does...

  • Page 51: Trouble Shooting

    47 trouble shooting 81 1748 1175 1176 82 83 a if machine runs slowly on wash speed or there is a slapping or thumping noise. A replace v-belts if a metallic noise can be heard at rear of machine a tighten pulley on motor shaft if the door is leaking a check the door gasket. If the gasket is in good ...

  • Page 52: Trouble Shooting

    48 trouble shooting 84 1750 85 1837 if there is a leaking around the glass a replace door gasket if worn. If water does not enter the machine. A check the valve coils on inlet valves. B check wires leading to valve coils. C be sure manual shut-off valves are in open position. Fig. 84 fig. 85.

  • Page 53: Trouble Shooting

    49 if water continues to fill without stopping. A check hose attached to level control unit. B check inlet valves for dirt underneath the valve diaphragm. To localize, shut off power. If water continues to flow, inlet valves have foreign material in them and should be tho- roughly cleaned. If water ...

  • Page 54: Trouble Shooting

    50 trouble shooting 88 1140 if machine vibrates excessively. Tighten mounting bolts. Fig. 88.