BÖWE P12 User manual

BA P12 /P15/ 12.02 /E I
SN 707757

This machine, which works with the solvent
TETRACHLORETHENE (perc), complies with
the EC Machinery Directive 98/37 EC,
the EC Low Voltage Directive 73/23 EEC
in the version RL 93/68 EEC,
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
and the Harmonized Standards:
EN 292 Part 1 and Part 2
EN 60204-1 (DIN-VDE 0113 Part I)
EN 418
EN ISO 8230*
The contents are correct to the best of our knowledge and belief and correspond to the present state of the technology.
No legal claims can be derived.
Subject to technical changes.
Reproduction or duplication only with our express permission.
* with the options -Safety separator and
-Distillation overfill preventer

Dear Customer,
It gives us great pleasure to present you with your BÖWE
machine. You are acquiring a machine that has been
designed and manufactured to meet the highest quality
standards and that corresponds to the latest standards in
research and technology.
Please do not put these operating instructions away without
reading them!
This manual contains all of the important information that you
need to operate your drycleaning machine.
If the prescribed maintenance work is neglected or improperly
performed, if repair work is carried out by service technicians
other than those authorized by BÖWE or if parts other than
original BÖWE spare parts are used, we naturally cannot
fulfill the guarantee obligations according to our General
Terms of Delivery.
Measurements and other values reflect the status as of the
printing date.
We reserve the right to make technical changes at any time
and without prior notice in the interest of continuing
development or when changes are considered to be
necessary for constructional reasons.
Reproduction - including excerpts - is permitted only with
written permission and when the source of the information is
indicated.
BÖWE Textile Cleaning GmbH
Rumplerstraße 2, D-86159 Augsburg
Telefon [phone], Telefax (08 21) 57 07-351
Phone: ++49-821-5707-0, Fax: ++49-821-5707-351
email: [email protected]
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Necessary Operating Materials and Chemical Additives
Dear Customer,
In order to prevent any delays in the commissioning of your Drycleaning Machine
P 12/P15, we ask you to make sure that the following operating materials and
chemical additives are available.
- Solvent
Use only stabilized, high-purity TETRACHLORETHENE (PERC), in accordance
with DIN 53978.
Total filling amount for the first filling:
P 12: about 220 l (about 360 kg) or about 58 US gal (about 794 lbs)
P 12, 3-tank model: about 280 l (about 455 kg) or about 74 US gal (about 1003 lbs)
P 15: about 260 l (about 420 kg) or about 69 US gal (about 926 lbs)
P 15, 3-tank model: about 330 l (about 535 kg) or about 87 US gal (about 1180 lbs)
Tank I: Minimum filling volume (high level): P12: 60 l (15.8 US gal)
P15: 70 l (18.5 US gal)
Tank III: Minimum filling volume*: P12: 60 l (15.8 US gal)
P15: 70 l (18.5 US gal)
* Optional equipment
- Chemical additives
The chemical additives used must be heat-resistant under operating conditions.
Please provide the following additives, depending on the equipment:
- Drycleaning detergent
- Antistatic agent
- Waterproofing agent
- Pre- and post-spotting agents
BÖWE Textile Cleaning GmbH
Rumplerstraße 2, D-86159 Augsburg
Telefon [phone], Telefax (08 21) 57 07-351
Phone: ++49-821-5707-0, Fax: ++49-821-5707-351
email: [email protected]
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BÖWE P 12 /P15
Contents
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1 General Information..................................................................................3
1.1 Technical Literature...............................................................................................................................3
1.2 Laws, Ordinances, Directives...............................................................................................................3
1.3 Corrective Maintenance Work ..............................................................................................................3
2 Safety Regulations....................................................................................4
2.1 Safe Installation and Commissioning..................................................................................................4
2.2 Authorized Use.......................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Operation and Maintenance..................................................................................................................5
2.4 Repair Work ............................................................................................................................................6
2.5 Decocommissioning and Disassembling............................................................................................7
2.6 Further Safety Regulations ...................................................................................................................7
3 View of the Machine ...............................................................................10
3.1 General Information.............................................................................................................................10
3.2 Side View of the Machine ....................................................................................................................11
3.3 Rear View of the Machine....................................................................................................................12
4 Technical Specifications.......................................................................13
5 Settings and Optimum Operating Values........................................19
6 Operation ...................................................................................................21
6.1 First Startup..........................................................................................................................................21
6.1.1 Preparatory Work............................................................................................................................21
6.1.2 Filling Machine With Solvent...........................................................................................................21
6.1.3 Refilling Solvent ..............................................................................................................................22
6.1.4 Filling the Slimsorba Carbon Container (Optional Equipment).......................................................22
6.1.5 Filling the Water Separator .............................................................................................................23
6.1.6 Filling the Economy Filter................................................................................................................23
6.1.7 Electric Steam Generator for the Slimsorba (Optional Equipment)................................................23
6.1.8 Dosing Unit (Optional Equipment) ..................................................................................................26
6.1.9 SPP Spraymatic (Optional Equipment)...........................................................................................27
6.1.10 Still (Electrically Heated).................................................................................................................28
6.1.11 Opening the Loading Door..............................................................................................................29
6.1.12 Performing a Test Run....................................................................................................................29
6.1.13 Refrigeration Unit............................................................................................................................30
6.2 Automatic Operation - Brief Instructions ..........................................................................................31
7Functional Units...................................................................................32
7.1 Tanks.....................................................................................................................................................32
7.2 Solvent Pump .......................................................................................................................................32
7.3 Solvent Cooling System (Optional Equipment) ................................................................................32
7.4 Work Tank Cooling System.................................................................................................................32
7.5 Economy Filter for Solvent .................................................................................................................32
7.6 Cartridge Adsorption Filter .................................................................................................................33
7.7 Cage.......................................................................................................................................................34
7.8 Cage Drive.............................................................................................................................................34
7.9 Button Trap...........................................................................................................................................34

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7.10 Level Controller ................................................................................................................................34
7.11 Lint Filter ...........................................................................................................................................34
7.12 Airshaft ..............................................................................................................................................34
7.12.1 Refrigeration Unit............................................................................................................................34
7.13 Cool-Down.........................................................................................................................................35
7.14 Drying Controller (Volumendrystat) ...............................................................................................35
7.15 Loading Door Venting......................................................................................................................36
7.16 Distillation .........................................................................................................................................36
7.16.1 Overfill Preventer in Still (Optional Equipment)..................................................................................36
7.17 Emission-Free Still Rake Out System ............................................................................................36
7.18 Water Separator................................................................................................................................37
7.19 Dosing Unit .......................................................................................................................................38
7.20 Spraymatic SPP ................................................................................................................................38
7.21 Slimsorba Adsorption Unit..............................................................................................................39
7.22 Solvent Safety Trough .....................................................................................................................40
8Data Display ..........................................................................................41
8.1 Temperature Display............................................................................................................................41
8.2 Operating Data .....................................................................................................................................41
8.3 What to Do When the Machine Malfunctions ....................................................................................42
9Control System and Programs........................................................43
9.1 Summary of Cleaning Programs ........................................................................................................43
9.2 Program Sequence ..............................................................................................................................44
10 Operating and Monitoring Systems............................................46
11 Maintenance.......................................................................................52
11.1 Operation and Maintenance Summary...........................................................................................52
11.2 Maintenance Points..........................................................................................................................53
11.3 Maintenance Program Summary ....................................................................................................57
11.4 Special Maintenance Features ........................................................................................................59
11.5 Maintenance Work Instructions ......................................................................................................61
11.5.1 Lint Filter/Button Trap .....................................................................................................................61
11.5.2 Water separator ..............................................................................................................................62
11.5.3 Safety Separator (Optional Equipment)..........................................................................................63
11.5.4 Economy Filter Maintenance (2nd Filter Optional) .........................................................................64
11.5.5 Cartridge Adsorption Filter Maintenance ........................................................................................65
11.5.6 Distillation Maintenance..................................................................................................................65
11.5.7 Disposal Vessel with Overfill Sensor (Optional Equipment)...........................................................68
12 Solvent Inspection and Care.........................................................69
13 Safety Remarks Located on the Machine .................................70

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1 General Information
1.1Technical Literature
We make particular reference here to the literature and leaflets of the trade and professional
associations, research institutes and mutual indemnity associations, as well as safety data sheets
provided by the solvent producers.
1.2Laws, Ordinances, Directives
To avoid health risks and environmental damage, you must strictly comply with all directives and
regulations pertaining to the industry, particularly with regard to proper handling of
TETRACHLORETHENE (perc).
In any case, you must observe the applicable laws and regulations in the country in which the
machine is installed.
The machine complies with the following regulations:
- EC Machinery Directive 98/37 EC
- EC Low Voltage Directive 73/23 EEC in the version RL 93/68 EEC
- EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Applied harmonized standards:
- EN 292 Part 1 and Part 2 - EN 418
- EN 60204-1 (DIN-VDE 0113 Part 1) - EN ISO 8230 *
Applied national standards and directives:
- VBG 20 - Accident Prevention Regulations for Refrigeration Plants, Heat Pumps and
Cooling Equipment
- Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
- CFC and Halon Prohibition Ordinance
When operating the system in Germany, the following laws and directives must be observed:
- 2. BImSchV
- VBG 66- Accident Prevention Regulations for Chemical Cleaning
- Water Resources Law (WHG § 19)
- Waste Disposal Law
- Technical Regulations for Dangerous Working Materials (TRGS 402)
- VDI Guidelines
- VDE Regulations
- DIN standards
1.3Corrective Maintenance Work
We recommend that you commission the customer service department of the BÖWE organization for
the maintenance, servicing and operating safety of this valuable drycleaning machine. The customer
service organization uses original BÖWE spare parts when making replacements.
* with the options - safety separator and
- distillation overfill preventer
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2 Safety Regulations 2
Each person who is charged with the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance or repair of
the drycleaning machine must first have read and understood the operating and installation instructions.
In particular, we refer to the observation of the relevant laws and regulations for the countries in
question.
The cleaning machine has been built according to the latest state of the technology. Only persons who
are familiar with the machine and informed of the possible risks are authorized to set up, install,
commission, operate, maintain and repair this machine. The relevant accident prevention regulations
and other regulations involving safety and medical care for workers must be strictly adhered to.
Safety Symbols
This safety symbol identifies particular information regarding occupational safety. It
points out hazards and serves to protect personnel from physical injury. All
applicable laws and regulations must be observed; the information on occupational
safety only emphasizes particularly dangerous areas. Failure to observe this
information can result in serious consequences for the health, up to and including
life-threatening injuries.
This symbol provides important information on the correct use of the machine.
Failure to observe this information can lead to disturbances in the machine or
surrounding area.
You are not permitted to bypass or turn off safety devices or to make them otherwise inoperative. You
must observe all applicable industrial safety regulations during installation and repair work. You must
dispose of distillation residues and process water in accordance with regulations.
2.1Safe Installation and Commissioning 2.1
You must install the drycleaning machine according to the enclosed installation instructions. The room
must be sufficiently ventilated.
You are not permitted to operate the machine in potentially explosive areas or in areas in which systems
with open flames have been installed.
The BÖWE Customer Service Department is responsible for carrying out the first startup.
2.2Authorized Use 2.2
This drycleaning machine has been designed exclusively for operation with the solvent
TETRACHLORETHENE (perc). (See "Necessary Operating Materials and Chemical Additives”). Handle
these solvents only when absolutely necessary and wear protective gloves and goggles.
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2. Safety Regulations 2
This closed-circuit drycleaning machine for industrial use (including use in cleaning shops) is intended
for cleaning textile articles (also leather or fur or for treating skins). This drycleaning machine is not
intended for customer access (such as in self-service shops).
You are not permitted to treat textiles that are easily inflammable or poisonous or that contain
radioactive materials.
The definition of authorized use includes compliance with the operating, maintenance and repair
conditions prescribed by BÖWE.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from unauthorized use or from changes to the
system made without proper authority.
2.3Operation and Maintenance
Only trained service personnel who are familiar with the machine are authorized to operate and
maintain the BÖWE drycleaning machine. Safety regulations must be observed during operation and
maintenance.
Do not start the system unless all protective devices (belt guards for cage and filter drives) are in place
and functional.
Check the operating safety of the machine (sealing test) and the liquid levels daily before turning it on.
Dispose of lint, process water and distillation residues according to the operating instructions.
Do not perform any maintenance work when the machine is in operation. Make sure that the solvents,
lubricants and chemical additives meet the specified quality requirements.
Perform maintenance work only when the machine is turned off and secured and has cooled off.
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