Alliance Laundry Systems Drying Tumblers none Operating manual

Preventative Maintenance
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Drying
Tumblers
25-170 Pound Capacity
Please refer to your operating manual
for detailed maintenance procedures.
Part No. 70323301R6
December 2009

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Table of Contents
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Daily............................................................................................................................................................................2
Monthly ......................................................................................................................................................................3
Quarterly....................................................................................................................................................................5
Bi-Annually ................................................................................................................................................................7
Annually .....................................................................................................................................................................9
Daily Preventative Maintenance Checklist ...........................................................................................................10
Monthly Preventative Maintenance Checklist......................................................................................................10
Quarterly Preventative Maintenance Checklist ...................................................................................................11
Bi-Annually Preventative Maintenance Checklist ...............................................................................................11
Annually Preventative Maintenance Checklist.....................................................................................................11
IMPORTANT: Replace all panels that are removed to perform maintenance procedures. Do not operate the
tumbler with missing guards or with broken or missing parts. Do not bypass any safety devices.

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1. Inspect the area surrounding tumblers, remove all
combustible materials, including lint, before
operating the machines.
2. Check cylinder for foreign objects to avoid damage
to clothing and equipment.
3. Clean lint from lint compartment and screen(s) to
maintain proper airflow and avoid overheating.
Daily
TMB2F
Lint
Screen
Lint
Screens
Single Tumblers
Stack Tumblers
Lint
Compartment

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1. Remove lint and debris from inside exhaust duct to
maintain proper airflow and avoid overheating.
a. Remove external duct and duct access covers, if
present.
b. Clean inside of duct with a vacuum.
c. Clean dampers and make sure they operate freely.
d. Replace duct and all access covers before
returning tumbler to operation.
2. Ensure even lint distribution over lint screen, replace
if distribution of lint is uneven to maintain proper
airflow and avoid overheating.
Monthly
25, 30, 35, 50, 55 and 75 Pound Tumblers
External
Duct
TMB37F
Connection
30 and 45 Pound Stack Tumblers
Access
Covers
TMB6F
120 and 170 Pound Tumblers
Access
Covers
TMB7F
Uneven lint
TMB1809B
TMB2066P
Even lint
distributiondistribution
Stack Tumbler

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Monthly
3. Carefully wipe any accumulated lint off the cabinet
high limit thermostat and thermistor, including
perforated cover. Lint buildup will act as an
insulator, causing machine to overheat.
4. Clean lint and debris buildup from blower to
maintain proper airflow, avoid overheating and
prevent possible vibration.
25, 30, 35 and 55 Pound Tumblers
Thermistor
Thermostat Blower
Stack 30 and 45 Pound Tumblers
Thermistor
Thermostat
Blower
Thermostat
Thermistor
50 and 75 Pound Tumblers
TMB38F
Thermistor
120 and 170 Pound Tumblers
TMB39F

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1. Use a vacuum to clean air vents on drive motors.
2. 25, 30, 35, 55, T30 and T45 Models: Use a
vacuum to clean lint from rear limit thermostat cover.
3. Check and clean steam coils.
4. Check flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Air Shutter Adjusting Screws on 50, 75, 120 and 170
pound machines can be used to obtain proper flame
intensity.
Quarterly
Vent
Single Tumbler Fan Motor
Stack Tumbler Fan Motor
Vents
TMB40F
TMB41F
Thermostat
Cover
T457I
Proper Airflow
Insufficient Airflow
No Airflow
Air Shutter
Adjusting Screws
Air Shutter
Adjusting Screws
Air Shutter
Adjusting Screws

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Quarterly
5. Check belt tension and condition. Replace worn or
cracked belts.
Belt
Opening
Prior to February 2006
TMB14F
25, 30 and 35 Pound Tumblers
Belt
Opening
After February 2006
TMB15F
25, 30, 35 and 55 Pound Tumblers
Belt
TMB16F
Stack 30 and 45 Pound Tumblers
Belt
Opening
TMB17F
Belt
Stack 30 and 45 Pound Tumblers (cont.)
TMB18F
Belts
50 and 75 Pound Tumblers
Nonreversing Models
TMB42F
TMB43F
Reversing Models
Belts
120 and 170 Pound Tumblers
TMB48F

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1. Check mounting hardware for any loose nuts, bolts
or screws.
2. Check gas connections for leakage.
3. Check for loose electrical connections.
4. Check steam connections for looseness and leakage.
5. Remove all front panels and vacuum, including coin
drop mechanisms.
Bi-Annually
25, 30, 35 and 55 Pound Gas Connection
Gas
Connection
TMB49F
Gas
Connection
Stack 30 and 45 Pound Gas Connection
TMB22F
50 and 75 Pound Gas Connection
Gas
Connection
TMB45F
120 and 170 Pound Gas Connection
Gas
Connection
TMB46F
Contactor Box with Electrical Connections
TMB47F
Steam
Connections
TMB25F

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Bi-Annually
6. Check cylinder and front panel seals.
7. Inspect cabinet and inner panels for any damage,
replace or repair as needed.
8. Clean burner tubes and orifice area of any lint
buildup.
9. Machines equipped with a fire supression system:
All inlet and outlet hoses should be checked for any
visible signs of deterioration. Replace as necesssary
or every five years.
Burner Tube with Lint Buildup
TMB26F
Burner Tube without Lint Buildup
TMB27F
TMB2008N
TMB2008N
Outlet
Hose
Inlet
Hoses

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25, 30, 35, 55, T30 and T45 Models:
1. Remove cylinder. Use a vacuum to clean lint from
area around rear seal and idler assembly. Check seal
and idler assembly for wear.
All Models:
2. Remove burner tubes and clean using water and a
brush.
Annually
Rear
Seal Idler
Assembly

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Daily Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Daily Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Machine: Week of:
Operator: Days
Checks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Observe All Safety Warnings!
1. Inspect the area surrounding tumblers, remove all
combustible materials, including lint, before operating the
machine.
2. Check cylinder for foreign objects to avoid damage to
clothing and equipment.
3. Clean lint from lint compartment and screen to maintain
proper airflow and avoid overheating.
Monthly Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Laminate this checklist so that it can be re-used.
Machine: Month:
Operator:
Checks
Observe All Safety Warnings!
1. Remove lint and debris from inside exhaust duct to
maintain proper airflow and avoid overheating.
a. Remove external duct and duct access covers, if present.
b. Clean inside of duct with a vacuum.
c. Clean dampers and make sure they operate freely.
d. Replace duct and all access covers before returning
tumbler to operation.
2. Ensure even lint distribution over lint screen, replace if
distribution of lint is uneven to maintain proper airflow and
avoid overheating.
3. Carefully wipe any accumulated lint off the cabinet high
limit thermostat and thermistor, including perforated cover.
Lint buildup will act as an insulator, causing machine to
overheat.
4. Clean lint and debris buildup from blower to maintain
proper airflow, avoid overheating and prevent possible
vibration.

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Quarterly Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Laminate this checklist so that it can be re-used.
Quarterly Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Machine: Quarter:
Operator:
Checks
Observe All Safety Warnings!
1. Use a vacuum to clean air vents on drive motors.
2. 25, 30, 35, 55, T30 and T45 Models: Use a vacuum to clean lint
from rear limit thermostat cover.
3. Check and clean steam coils, if applicable.
4. Check flow of combustion and ventilation air.
5. Check belt tension and condition. Replace worn or cracked belts.
Bi-Annually Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Machine: Year:
Operator:
Checks
Observe All Safety Warnings!
1. Check mounting hardware for any loose nuts, bolts or screws.
2. Check gas connections for leakage.
3. Check for loose electrical connections.
4. Check steam connections for looseness and leakage.
5. Remove all front panels and vacuum, including coin drop
mechanisms.
6. Check cylinder and front panel seals.
7. Inspect cabinet and inner panels for any damage, replace or repair.
8. Clean burner tubes and orifice area of any lint build up.
9. Fire supression system machines: Check all inlet and outlet hoses for
any visible signs of deterioration.
Annually Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Machine: Year:
Operator:
Checks
Observe All Safety Warnings!
1. 25, 30, 35, 55, T30 and T45 Models: Remove cylinder. Use a
vacuum to clean lint from area around rear seal and idler assembly.
Check seal and idler assembly for wear.
2. All Models: Remove burner tubes and clean using water and a
brush.