Cissell MU-42-K User manual

Service Manual
UTILITY- MU-42-K, MU-45-K
AND
SELF CONTAINED - SCM-42-K, SCM-45-K
MAN589A IH Rev.A ECN5811 061500 MU45.1K
Part No. D0123

WARRANTY
Cissell Manufacturing Company (Cissell) warrants all new equipment (and the original parts thereof) to be free
from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale thereof to an original purchaser
for use, except as hereinafter provided. With respect to non-durable parts normally requiring replacement in less than one
(1) year due to normal wear and tear, including but not limited to, cloth goods, valve discs, hoses and iron cords, and with
respect to all new repair or replacement parts for Cissell equipment for which the one (1) year warranty period has
expired or for all new repair or replacement parts for equipment other than Cissell equipment, the warranty period is
limited to ninety (90) days from date of sale. The warranty period on each new replacement part furnished by Cissell in
fulfillment of the warranty on new equipment or parts shall be for the unexpired portion of the original warranty period on
the part replaced.
With respect to electric motors, coin meters and other accessories furnished with the new equipment, but not manufac-
tured by Cissell, the warranty is limited to that provided by the respective manufacturer.
Cissells total liability arising out of the manufacture and sale of new equipment and parts, whether under the warranty or
caused by Cissells negligence or otherwise, shall be limited to Cissell repairing or replacing, at its option, any defective
equipment or part returned f.o.b. Cissells factory, transportation prepaid, within the applicable warranty period and found
by Cissell to have been defective, and in no event shall Cissell be liable for damages of any kind, whether for any injury
to persons or property or for any special or consequential damages. The liability of Cissell does not include furnishing
(or paying for) any labor such as that required to service, remove or install; to diagnose troubles; to adjust, remove or
replace defective equipment or a part; nor does it include any responsibility for transportation expense which is involved
therein.
The warranty of Cissell is contingent upon installation and use of its equipment under normal operating conditions. The
warranty is void on equipment or parts that have been subjected to misuse, accident or negligent damage; operated under
loads, pressures, speeds, electrical connections, plumbing, or conditions other than those specified by Cissell; operated or
repaired with other than genuine Cissell replacement parts; damaged by fire, flood, vandalism, or such other causes
beyond the control of Cissell; altered or repaired in anyway that affects the reliability or detracts from its performance; or
which have had the identification plate or serial number altered, effaced or removed.
No defective equipment or part may be returned to Cissell for repair or replacement without prior written authorization
from Cissell. Charges for unauthorized repairs will not be accepted or paid by Cissell.
CISSELL MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, CON-
CERNING THE EQUIPMENT OR PARTS INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, A WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR A WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. THE WARRANTIES GIVEN
ABOVE ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. CISSELL
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE MANUFACTURE, USE OR SALE OF ITS EQUIPMENT OR PARTS.
For warranty service, contact the Distributor from whom the Cissell equipment or part was purchased. If the Distributor
cannot be reached, contact Cissell.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MU42 and MU45 (UTILITY)
PAGE
Warranty.. 2
Testing..... 5
Foreward  5
Installing the Press  6
Fig. 1. Iron Rest Plate Group 6
Fig. 2. Steam & Vacuum Connections.. 7
Fig. 3. Layout Foot Print....................... 9
Description of the Press. 9
Operation of the Press 9
Overview of the Press ................... 10
Maintenance......... 12-13
Adjustments .... 12
Head Lever ... 12
Head Valve .... 12
Part Numbers:
Iron Rest Plate........... 6
LowerAssembly....................................................................................................................... 11
Head Release Assembly (Lower Pivot)..... 14
Head Release Unit (Upper Pivot)..... 15
Handle Assembly ...... 16
Pivot Arm Assembly (upper)......... 17
Pivot Arm Assembly (Lower) ........... 18
Table Assembly..... ............. 19
Steam & Vacuum Lever Assembly...................... 20
Cover & Foot Assembly..................... 21
Pivot Arm Assembly ............. 22
Steam Connections ........... 23
Head Valve Unit ......................... 24
Buck Valve Unit ............. 24
Self ContainedAssembly....................................................................................................... 25
VacuumAssembly.................................................................................................................... 26
BoilerAssembly....................................................................................................................... 27
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MU42, MU45,  UTILITY
PAGE
Buck Steam Linkage  20
General Trouble Shooting 12
Head will not lock  12
Press Head bangs down when released . 12
No vacuum  12
Vacuum will not shut off 13
Buck Steam Valve releases too much or too little steam 13
Wet spots on buck pad and covering  13
Defective check valve  13
Buck Valve leaking externally  13
Head Valve leaking externally  13
No head steam  13
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TESTING
This press has been tested in the Cissell factory to determine that it is safe and in working order. Final adjustments must
be made to obtain the best results for your garments using your steam and vacuum in your environment.
The Cissell presses are manufactured and tested to the highest standards. The steam pressure vessels have been tested
with liquid to a pressure of 250 psi (17 bars). They have been tested for leaks with live steam at a pressure of 88 psi (6
bars).
On request, we can supply pressure certification and information regarding sizes and wall thickness of the vessel(s).
FOREWORD
Manual Foot Operated Presses
These modern presses are precision engineered to provide faster, easier operation than any other foot operated press. The
head is closed by hand and by foot operation of the central pedal. The head is opened by pressing down on the lever on
the right of the head steam valve. The head steam is hand lever operated while the buck steam and vacuum are foot pedal
operated. The improved leverage system and roller bearing pivot assures smoother, faster head operation and a quality
finish.
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INSTALLING THE PRESS
1. Uncrate the press and remove the skid. Move the press into position.
2. Hold the head down and cut the twine that holds the head closed. Allow the head to
rise slowly to the open position.
3. The Lowboy bracket (PR356) has been installed on the table at the factory. Then assemble the iron rest
assembly (PR365, PR398 & PR401) to the shaft of PR356. (See Figure 1)
FIGURE 1 (IRON REST)
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INSTALLING THE PRESS (Continued)
Steam and Vacuum Connections  (See Figure 2)
5. Connect a 3/8 inch steam supply line to the press at a recommended pressure of 88 psi
(6 bars). Use a reducing valve if needed to obtain the correct pressure. The press
uses one boiler horsepower (34.5 lb/h) of steam.
6. Connect a 3/8 inch steam return line to the press. Install a 1/2 inch steam trap suitable for
88 psi (6 bars) in the line.
7. Connect the vacuum using a 2 inch pipe to the vacuum supply. The vacuum supply should
be rated two presses or more. (Example: Cissell Dryset model 2D or larger).
FIGURE 2
STEAM & VACUUM CONNECTIONS
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Description of the Manual Press
The buck of the press is the bottom part of the press upon which the garment is to be placed and pressed. The head is the
upper part of the press. The head has a nylon handle used for closing.
Three foot pedals are located near the floor at the front of the press. The center pedal is the head locking pedal. The left
pedal activates the vacuum. The right pedal activates the buck valve which ports upsteam to the buck.
One black coated lever is located on the head. This lever operates a head valve for porting steam to the head.
One black knobbed lever is located on the head. This lever operates the head release.
Operation of the Manual Press (Allow the press to warm up for 20 min.)
Lay the garment to be pressed on the buck. Close the head by pulling down on the handle of the head. Apply pressure
and lock the head by stepping on the middle foot pedal and applying toe pressure. If head steam is desired, press down
on the head steam valve lever. If buck upsteam is desired step on the right foot pedal. Both may be operated at the
same time. The buck can be opened by pressing down on the release lever on the right side of the head steam valve.
Depressing the left foot pedal causes the vacuum valve to open and air is drawn through the garment for proper drying.
Lay the garment to a new position and repeat the above procedure as needed.
FIGURE 3
LAYOUT FOOT PRINT
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESS
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IRON REST ASSEMBLY
HEAD W/ GRID PLATE
BUCK W/ COVER
HEAD RELEASE LEVER
FRONT TABLE
HEAD STEAM VALVE
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
UPPER COVER
STEAM PEDAL
LOCKING PEDAL
VACUUM PEDAL
FRONT COVER W/ LATCH
BUCK STEAM
REAR TABLE
FRAME
SIDE PANELS
VALVE COVER
VACUUM VALVE
2" NPT

LOWERASSEMBLY
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HEAD LOCK LEVER PR937
BOLT, 5/16"x 1 3/4" FB183 (8 REQ'D.) FLAT WASHER, TU2814 (12 REQ'D.) LOCK WASHER, VSB130 (8 REQ'D.) NUT, C249 (8 REQ'D.)
WELDMENT, LOWER PLATE PR464
WELDMENT, LOWER PIVOT PR457 (1 REQ'D.)
PR457 (1 REQ'D.) WELDMENT, LOWER PIVOT
BEARING, PILLOW BLOCK TUX429 (2 REQ'D.)
PR672 (2 REQ'D.) THREADED ROD
SHOULDER BOLT PR495 (3 REQ'D.)
ROD END PR455 (3 REQ'D.)
FRONT VIEW
SQUARE NUT , IB145 (2 REQ'D.) SHAFT, LOCK LEVER PR635
REAR VIEW
SET SCREW P126 (2 REQ'D.)

Maintenance
1. Once per month add ordinary lubricating oil into the oil holes of the foot pedals.
2. The main pivot of the press head lever is fitted with pillow block bearings that are
factory lubricated
.
3. Lubricate linkage as needed with ordinary oil.
Adjustments
Head Lever As the pads on the press wear, the pressure on the head may decrease which may be indicated by a poor
finish of the garment. This pressure can be easily adjusted by removing the upper rod end and turning counterclockwise
for more pressure or clockwise for less pressure.
Head Valve  This valve is equipped with an adjusting screw to meter the flow of head steam. Turning the screw counter-
clockwise increases the flow of steam.
Buck Steam Linkage  shows the linkage needed for buck steam operation. The valve lever rod visible under the table
can be rotated by hand. With no pressure on the foot pedal turn this rod counterclockwise as viewed from the top so that
no steam flows into buck. Depression of the right hand pedal should then give a good flow of steam. If there is poor
steam flow because the pedal can not travel far enough, then turn the valve lever rod clockwise.
Buck Valve  This valve is set at the factory and normally would not be adjusted.
General Trouble Shooting  Manual Press
1. Head Will Not Lock__________________________________________________________________
Cause Remedy
A. Trip lever is out of adjustment. See page 15.
B. Changed to thicker pads & coverings. See above Adjustment of head lever.
2. Press Head Stays Down When Released_______________________________________________________
Cause Remedy
A. A damper has gotten weak. See Table of Contents  Replacement damper.
B. Rear springs has gotten out of adjustment Re-adjust spring support plate.
3. No Vacuum_________________________________________________________________________
Cause Remedy
A. No vacuum supply. Check to make sure central vacuum system
is working properly.
B. The set collar on the vacuum valve Adjust set collar for a clearance of +/- 1/16
connecting rod not adjusted properly. inch between collar and operating valve
lever.
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4. Vacuum Will Not Shut Off____________________________________________________________
Cause Remedy
A. Valve spring broken or loose. Replace spring.
B. Defective vacuum valve. Repair or replace vacuum valve.
5. Wet Spots On Buck Pad & Covering_____________________________________________________
Cause Remedy
A. Steam trap not working properly. Check steam trap for press.
B. Improper installation. Check  1. Steam input has a 6 inch
riser off of supply header.
2. An end of line by-pass trap
has been installed on headers
and is working.
3. A 3/8 inch supply and return
line has been used.
C. Buck valve leaking. 1. Check to see if foreign matter may be
between valve and seat.
2. Worn valve  replace.
3. Out of adjustment  See Table of
Contents  Buck Valve and Buck
Steam Linkage.
D. Defective check valve. Clean or replace check valve PR534.
6. Wet Spots On Head Pad And Covering___________________________________________________
Cause Remedy
A. Steam trap not working properly. Check steam trap for press.
B. Improper installation. Check  1. Steam input has a 6 inch riser
off of supply header.
2. An end of line by-pass trap has
been installed on headers and is working.
3. A 3/8 inch supply and return
line has been used.
7. Buck Valve Leaking Externally_________________________________________________________
Cause Remedy
Worn gasket Replace teflon gasket (PR261) if leaking
between buck valve and buck.
8. Head Valve Leaking Externally_________________________________________________________
Cause Remedy
Worn gasket. Replace teflon gasket (PR260) if leaking
at base of valve.
9. No Head Steam______________________________________________________________________
Cause Remedy
A. External linkage. Check  1. Steam lever .
2. Lever fork .
B. Out of adjustment. See Head Valve adjustments on page 12.
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HEAD RELEASE ASSEMBLY
(LOWER PIVOT)

HEAD RELEASE ASSEMBLY
(UPPER PIVOT)
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HANDLE ASSEMBLY
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PIVOT ARM ASSEMBLY
(UPPER PIVOT W/ COVER)
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LOWER PIVOT ASSEMBLY
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TABLE ASSEMBLY
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STEAM & VACUUM LEVER ASSEMBLY Page 20
BUCK STEAM VALVE PR741
GASKET PR261
STEM, STEAM VALVE PR600
NUT, 1/4-20 TU4934
YOKE FG444
LEVER PR638
YOKE FG444
NUT, 1/4-20 TU4934
ROD, VACUUM VALVE PR841
REF. FRAME
SET COLLAR F215
VALVE, VACUUM PR768
NIPPLE 2"x 10" LONG PR796
SHAFT PR531
REF. FRAME
LEVER ARM PR636
SET COLLAR FG364
ROD, STEAM PR681
WELDMENT, PLATE PR931
FOOT PEDDLE (VACUUM) PR929
FOOT PEDDLE (STEAM) PR928
SHOLDER BOLT PR495 (2 REQ'D)
NUT, SQ. 5/8-11 IB145 (2 REQ'D.)
SET COLLAR F215
ADJUSTER PR601