Forenta 46SVB manual 

46SVB
Steam/Vacuum Board
&
46SVBA
46SVBA
-120 & 46SVBA-230 included
Steam/Vacuum Board
w/Up-Air Finishing
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
MADE IN HE USA

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NO ICE
his equipment is designed and built to comply
with ANSI Z8.1 Standard and other applicable
standards. Forenta recommends that purchasers
of this equipment review ANSI Z8.1 and any
other applicable standards since some of these
standards place specific requirements and
responsibilities on the owner/user of this
equipment. If assistance is needed in identifying
and/or obtaining standards, contact the Forenta
service department. Phone [phone].

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABLE OF CON EN S………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
WARRAN Y………………………………………………………………………………….………….... 3
SPECIFICA IONS………………………………………………………………………………….…..… 4
SAFE Y SUMMARY……………………………………………………………………………………... 5
INS ALLA ION INS RUC IONS……………………………………………………………………….6-9
MAIN ENANCE…..........................................................................................................................10
PAR S ILLU RA ION…………………………………………………………………………………..11-18
PADDING LIS …………………………………………………………………………………………...19
PAR NO. 22768
DA E: 11-2007

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WARRANTY
(Effective October 5, 2009)
Forenta warrants major components (heads, bucks and frames only) to be free from defects in materials or workmanship,
which may cause failure under normal usage and intended service for a period of five years from the date of shipment from
the factory. Damages resulting from neglected maintenance, abuse(such as any damage caused by pressing on metal
buttons) or improper adjustments not to be considered defects.
Forenta will not accept nor assume any liability resulting in personal injury or property or equipment damages caused by lack
of maintenance, lack of attention to or improper operation of this piece of equipment. Failure to adhere to maintenance,
service and operational procedures as recommended in the Instruction Manual for this equipment will void any and all
warranties.
Forenta further warrants all other fabricated components and outside supplier purchased components, used in the original
manufacture, to be free from defects in materials or workmanship, which may cause failure under normal usage and intended
service, for a period of two years from the date of shipment from the factory (ordinary wear, neglect, abuse, accident, or
deterioration due to corrosion, or breakdown of electrical parts due to high or low voltages, not to be considered defects),
subject to the following conditions:
Forenta does not warranty service labor in the replacement of parts covered under this warranty. In certain applications,
Forenta, at its discretion, recognizing that a defect is present and at an agreed to cost prior to service labor being performed,
will reimburse a distributor or local service company to repair the defect or replace the defective part.
1. Expendables such as padding, covers, lubricants, and discs, diaphragms and O-rings of valves and cylinders, and
decorative or protective trim and paints, are not guaranteed.
2. Electrical timers, motors, vacuums and all other electrical components from outside suppliers used in the original
manufacture of Forenta Equipment carry the warranty of their manufacturer for 120 days from date of shipment from
Forenta. hese parts must be returned to Forenta under our normal return authorization policy or serviced by a repair
shop authorized by the motor manufacturer or Forenta.
3. he responsibility of Forenta is limited to the furnishing of a replacement part, F.O.B. point of origin. All replacement parts
will be charged for and credit under this warranty will be issued only if:
A. he returned part proves upon examination to have actually been defective of workmanship or materials, and
B. he serial number of the machine is supplied along with the part, and
C. he returned part has been sent with promptness prepaid to
Forenta, L.P.
2300 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Morristown, N 37814 USA
and received by Forenta within 30 days from shipment of the replacement part.
4. his warranty does not include freight or handling charges incurred repairing or replacing defective equipment. Forenta is
not responsible for garments damaged on this equipment or for any other consequential damages, loss or expenses
arising in connection with the use of, or the inability to use, its equipment for any purposes whatever, or for losses
sustained by this equipment being out of operation for any reason. Forenta does not warrant any specific production from
any of its equipment.
5. his warranty shall not include parts or equipment damaged by accident, abuses, acts of God, acts of third person,
operation of equipment under unusual conditions or for which it was not represented, overriding safety devices, or for
causes beyond the company’s control.
6. Since the age of a machine can only be determined by the serial number, the warranty will be voided in the event of
mutilation or removal of the nameplate from the machine. Resale or movement of equipment from the original point of
installation automatically terminates this warranty.
7. his warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and is Forenta’s sole warranty. With respect to the
equipment, Forenta makes no other warranty of any kind whatever expressed or implied, and all implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the above obligation, are hereby disclaimed by Forenta
and excluded. Forenta does not authorize any person or corporation to increase the warranty as herein specified or to
assume for it any other liability.

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Steam connection
Steam Outlet connection
3
4
2
75-85
Steam Inlet
Steam consumption @ 80psig(552 kPa)
Rec. steam pressure
Shipping
Weight (crated)
294
lbs
NP
PSIG
1/2"
Voltage
Electrical connections
Models 46SVB, 46SVBA, 46SVBA-120 & 46SVBA-230
517-586kPa
kg 133
Steam Outlet NP 1/2"
Water connection
Detail Line Drawing
(millimeters shown in parentheses)
Optional Iron Attachement:
120V 1PH 50/60Hz 1000watts
1
Air Vacuum Connection
5
Air Vacuum Connection NP 1 1/4"
Approx. Consumptiom/hour
46SVBA
1 1/4"
356
161
75-85
517-586
1/2"
1/2"
Voltage:
Electrical Connection
46SVB
0.500.50BHP
kg/hr 7.8 7.8
5
3
1
4
2
Ironing Board Surface
op View
Front view Right Side View
1/4" 1/4"NPWater Connection (for water spray)
230V 1PH 50/60Hz 1000watts
Voltage
Approx. Consumptiom/hour
356
161
75-85
1/4"
1 1/4"
517-586
7.8
0.50
1/2"
1/2"
SPECIFICATIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING
HIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ HOROUGHLY BY INS ALLA ION, SERVICE, OR OPERA ING PERSONNEL.
HESE PERSONS SHOULD HAVE A HOROUGH UNDERS ANDING OF I S OPERA IONAL AND SAFE Y
FEA URES BEFORE COMMENCING INS ALLA ION, SERVICE OR OPERA ION OF HIS PIECE OF
EQUIPMEN . HIS WILL MINIMIZE HE POSSIBIL Y OF INJURY O PERSONNEL OR DAMAGE O EQUIPMEN
.
CAU ION
ELEC RICAL LOCKOU DEVICES SHOULD BE USED A HE POWER SOURCE WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE
ON HE ELEC RICAL SYS EM
.
W en using your appliance, basic precautions s ould always be followed, including t e following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Use appliance only for its intended use.
3. Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam.
4. Before making any electrical connections, disconnect power to the circuits providing power to the machine.
Before doing any electrical service, be sure to protect against grounding. If possible, electrical adjustments
should be made with one hand, with the other free and clear of equipment.
5. he following general safety notices supplement the specific warnings and cautions appearing elsewhere in
the manual. hey are recommended precautions that must be understood and applied during operation and
maintenance of the equipment covered herein. Should situations arise that are not covered in this manual, it is
advisable to contact a Forenta Factory Service echnician.
6. Under no circumstance should repair or adjustments of energized equipment be attempted alone. he
immediate presence of someone capable of rendering aid is required
7. he following caution & warning labels are located on the machine, and should be observed and recognized. If
a label is damaged or removed, it should be replaced at once by the plant owner to further alert persons of
any hazards.
Safety Symbols to be Recognized
his warning symbol indicates the presence of hot surfaces that could cause serious burns.
his warning symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltages.
SAVE HESE INS RUC IONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Uncrating and locating t e press
Uncrate the press and check for shipping damage. If any is found, it should be reported to
the transportation company and a claim filed by you. Remove the press from its shipping
base and move it to its installation location. On the 46SVBA model, the up-air blower
assembly can be unbolted from the finishing board frame and set aside until the press is
moved to its final location.
CAU ION
HERE SHOULD BE 30” MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND HE MACHINE FOR
SERVICING.
Setting and anc oring
he machine may be anchored to the floor using the holes located at the base of the
machine. he machine should be installed in a level position.
Vacuum Connection
A. Come out of side of overhead line.
(two 45º are better than a 90º bend.)
B. Use 1 ¼” line.
Caution: NEVER use small fittings
Which restrict flow of air.
C. Insert 1 ¼” fitting.
D. Insert reducer to ½” line.
E. Install Swing check valve Horizontally.
F. A 1 5/8”
flexible hose here will isolate
unit from vibration.
Note: Moisture collected in the vacuum system
during night will automatically be drained
through the check valve. When you turn
on the main vacuum pump in the morning,
this check valve will automatically close
and seal.

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0
I
L1 L2 L3
21 3
ES
O
BLOWER
MO OR
3PH SERVICE
O
BLOWER
MO OR
SERVICE
120/230V. 1PH.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical connection (Model 46SVBA)
Connect power to the press after reading all electrical notices and warnings. T e mac ine is
to be permanently wired to 208-230/460volt 3PH., 15amp circuit, in accordance wit
National Electric Code. (For Models 46SVBA-120 & 46SVBA-230, T e mac ine is to
permanently wire to 120/230volt 1PH., 15amp circuit.)
A disconnect switc must be located wit in operators access in accordance wit t e
National Electric Code. A breaker installed in a breaker panel is not considered an
acceptable disconnect.
CAU ION
AN ELEC RICAL LOCK-OU DEVICE SHOULD BE USED ON HE POWER SOURCE
WHEN SERVICING HE MACHINE.
NO ICE
ALL ELEC RICAL WIRING AND CONNEC IONS MUS BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE
WI H HE REQUIREMEN S OF HE NA IONAL ELEC RICAL CODE AND LOCAL
CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NO ICE
IF A ANY IME YOU HAVE QUES IONS OR FIND SOME HING HA IS NO
OPERA ING PROPERLY, YOU MAY CON AC A FOREN A FAC ORY SERVICE
ECHNICIAN: PHONE [phone], FAX [phone].
Manual Motor Starter Blower On/Off Switch
Located in Disconnect Switch Box. Located in On/Off Switch Box.
(For Models 46SVBA-120 & 46SVBA-230)
Note: Check Blower Motor for
proper rotation after
connecting power.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Steam Supply
Connect the steam inlet to a steam source with a minimum pressure of 75 p.s.i. and a
maximum pressure of 85 p.s.i. he pipe size of the connection should be ½” NP . he
connection shall include a cutoff valve and pipe union.
Condensate Return
he condensate connection requires a steam trap. he pipe size of the connection should be
½” NP . A swing check valve should be installed after the steam trap and before the return
line with a pipe union in between.
All connections to presses and other feeder lines should come off the top of the steam
header. Steam supply lines should never dead end at presses or at the end of manifolds. For
optimum efficiency, steam pressure lines must have steam traps at the end of the header to
remove condensate and to provide constant steam circulation. he traps should be checked
periodically to assure that they are operating correctly.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NO ICE
FAILURE O FOLLOW HESE INS RUC IONS AND HE RECOMMENDED S EAM
PIPING ILLUS RA ION, MAY RESUL IN LESS HAN OP IMUM QUALI Y AND
PRODUC ION AS WELL AS UNECESSARY S EAM LOSS.
WARNING
PRECAU IONS MUS BE AKEN WHEN WORKING WI H S EAM SYS EMS. HE
S EAM SHOULD BE URNED OFF, HE SYS EM DRAINED OF S EAM, HO
WA ER AND PRESSURE, AND HE S EAM PIPING COOL BEFORE MAKING ANY
REPAIRS. S EAM IS VERY HO AND UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. IF CARE IS NO
AKEN, I CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS AND INJURIES O PERSONNEL.
CAU ION
ALL S EAM LINES SHOULD BE PROPERLY INSULA ED O PRO EC PERSONNEL
AND O INCREASE OPERA ING EFFICIENCY.
NO ICE
S EAM LINE PIPING SHOULD BE BLACK PIPE.
NO ICE
FAILURE O FOLLOW HESE INS RUC IONS MAY RESUL IN MACHINE
MALFUNC ION AND WILL VOID HE MACHINE WARRAN Y. HE S EAM SYS EM
MUS BE FREE OF OIL AND FOREIGN MA ERIAL.
Water Spray Supply Connection
he water spray attachment must have water supply from the plants water system. his
should be connected to the “Water Connection” on the water spray hanger mount.
Depending on the condition of your water supply the addition of a water filter might be
advisable.
Test
he machine should now be ready for the steam to be turned on to test the machine’s
functions and controls. As the machine gets hot, check for steam leaks. Any leaks must be
repaired immediately. he plant steam supply should be checked for adequate supply. he
condensate return system and trap should be checked for proper functioning.

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A
B
MAINTENANCE
CAU ION
HIS IS A RECOMMENDED PREVEN IVE MAIN ENANCE SCHEDULE. FOR A SAFE AND
EX ENDED SERVICE LIFE, A MAIN ENANCE SCHEDULE MUS BE ES ABLISHED.
EXPERIENCE MAY MODIFY HE FREQUENCY OF INSPEC IONS OR ADD ADDI IONAL
INSPEC IONS.
Weekly
Check condition of padding. Replace when worn.
Clean lint, dust and debris from around the machine.
Inspect steam trap for proper functioning.
NO ICE
A COOL RAP WILL NO LE HE MACHINE ACHIEVE PROPER EMPERA URE. A
CONS AN LY BLOWING RAP CAN CAUSE IN ERNAL DAMAGE O HE MACHINE.
Monthly
Check to ensure that all warning and instructional labels are intact and readable. Replace as
necessary for personnel safety.
On the 46SVBA model, clean the blower inlet filter.
Every three months
Check for steam leaks
C ecking Your Steam Trap
You can not get proper heat to your press unless your steam traps are working properly. It
Is a simple check if you have an inexpensive pyrometer. All you do is apply the probe to the
pipes and compare readings.
Pyrometer
Instructions:
1. Read temperatures at “A” and “B” and
“C” in ºF.
2. If “B” is more than 10º lower than “A”
trap is not dumping correctly.
3. If “C” is less than 40º lower than “B” trap
is hanging open. (Actually with a bucket
trap “C” is usually 70º to 100º lower than
“B”; and with an impulse trap “C” is
usually 40º to 70º lower than “B”.)
Example:
1. A=300º; B=295º; C=210º -- rap OK
2. A= 300º; B=250º -- rap Not Dumping
3. A=300º; B=295º; C=294º -- rap Hanging Open

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PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS
ORDERING INFORMA ION
Any parts shown on the following pages should be available from the distributor from whom
you purchased this machine. However, if the parts are not available from your distributor or are
not listed in the following pages, you may order them directly from Forenta by phone, fax, mail
or e-mail. When ordering parts, always provide the following information:
• Part number and description
• Quantity desired for each part
• Method of shipment
• Your shipping address
• Your purchase order number (if necessary)
• Color (only if part requires painting)
Direct all correspondence to your local equipment distributor or:
Attn: Parts Department
Forenta, L.P.
P.O. Box 607
2300 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Morristown, N 37815 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS
Front View
Ref.
No.
Part No. Description No.
Req.
Ref.
No.
Part No. Description No.
Req.
1
2
3
4
5
16966
25649
15767-39
17090-5
33810
Gasket
Steam valve
Bushing
½”locking collar
Catch rack cover
1
1
4
3
1
6
7
8
9
10
25650
25935
25703-9
18160
17090-7
Vacuum valve
Clevis
Clevis pin
¼”-20 hreaded rod
¾”locking collar
2
7
7
1
3
Model 46SVBA displayed in this illustration.
Parts will be similar for a 46SVB
.
Specify length when ordering
-

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PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS
Up-Air Blower Assembly
(Models 46SVBA, 46SVBA-120 & 46SVBA-230)
Ref. No. Part No. Description No. Req.
1 22744 Switch enclosure (for 3Phase only) 1
2 22746
22812
Manual motor starter(for 3Phase only)
On/Off Switch (for Single phase only)
1
3 22745 hread adapter 1
4 22743 Air intake filter 1
5 22742
22813
3Phase blower 230v.
Single Phase blower 120/230v.
1
6 22764-1 1 ½”I.D. air duct 1
Model 46SVBA (3Phase Blower)
Model 46SVBA-120 (Single Phase Blower)
Model 46SVBA-230 (Single Phase Blower)

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25649
VACUUM VALVE 25650
PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS
Valve Assemblies
Buck Steam Valve
Part No. 25649
Vacuum Valve
Part No. 25650

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PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS
Water Spray Attachment
Kit Part No. K-566
____________________________________________________________
Garment Hanger Attachment
Kit Part No. K-569

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Return(valve)
on Iron
Supply on Iron
PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS
Iron Attachments
Steam/Electric Iron Attachment
Kit Part No.
K-564 For 120volt
K-565 For 230volt
__________________________________________________________________
All Steam Iron Attachment
Kit Part No. K-563

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PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS
Sleeve Board Attachment
Sleeve Board Attachment
Kit Part No. K-570

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Forenta Iron
Forenta Iron
IRON ATTACHMENT ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
Wiring for
100/120V. Iron
_______________________________________________________________________________
Wiring for
220/240V. Iron
________________________________________________________________________________
Solenoid
Valve
Part No. 25903

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PADDING LIST
Model 46SVB
Part No. Description Quantity
33811
33810
22762
22763
25839
17411
Iron Board Padding
Catch Rack Cover
Small Pleater Pad
Large Pleater Pad
Sleeve Board Cotton Pad
Sleeve Board Cover
1
1
1
1
1
1
Model 46SVBA,
46SVBA-120 &
46SVBA-230
Part No. Description Quantity
27024
33810
22762
22763
25839
17411
Iron Board Padding
Catch Rack Cover
Small Pleater Pad
Large Pleater Pad
Sleeve Board Cotton Pad
Sleeve Board Cover
1
1
1
1
1
1