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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*...
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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...
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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)
BÖWE P 12 /P15 Contents 1 General Information ..................3 Technical Literature ..........................3 Laws, Ordinances, Directives .......................3 Corrective Maintenance Work ......................3 2 Safety Regulations ..................4 Safe Installation and Commissioning ....................4 Authorized Use............................4 Operation and Maintenance........................5 Repair Work ............................6 Decocommissioning and Disassembling ....................7 Further Safety Regulations ........................7...
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BÖWE P 12 /P15 Contents 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...
1 General Information 1.1 Technical 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. 1.2 Laws, 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).
2 Safety Regulations 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.
2. Safety Regulations 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.
2. Safety Regulations Attention: Check the liquid level before opening the still door. Attention: Do not dispose of distillation residues in the sewer system or normal garbage. You must dispose of these residues according to country-specific regulations on special waste. Requirements for the owner and operating personnel According to the legal stipulations of the German accident prevention regulations VBG 66 and the 2nd BlmSchV, special knowledge is required...
Safety Regulations 2.5 Decocommissioning and Disassembling Only skilled workers with suitable protection devices and work tools are authorized to decommission and disassembly the system. When decommissioning and disassembling the machine, drain all solvent from the machine, including the pipelines, valves and fittings. You must remove residues that could cause environmental pollution.
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Safety Regulations The owner is obligated: to draw up clear regulations regarding responsibility for operation and maintenance, to ensure that the machine is only operated when it is in perfect condition and to ensure the order, safety and cleanliness at the workplace by means of instructions and inspections. The owner is obligated to make sure that no working method is used that could place the health of the personnel, the environment or the safety of the machine at risk.
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Safety Regulations The proper handling of perchlorethylene is an important prerequisite for workplace safety. Note the following potential hazards: TETRACHLORETHENE (perc) is a very good grease remover; it also removes natural oils from unprotected skin. Protection: Wear solvent-resistant protective gloves, apply skin cream with oil to the hands. Liquid TETRACHLORETHENE (perc) is a strong irritant to the eyes.
MADE I N GERMANY 707757-02-0 3.1 General Information The BÖWE P 12 /P15 is a state-of-the-art drycleaning machine with a computer control system. The high level of the processing technology that it offers allows you to treat virtually all textiles on the market without problems.
View of the Machine 3.3 Rear View of the Machine Slimline 707758-03-0 Slimsorba fan** Slimsorba electric steam generator ** Slimsorba air heater ** Detergent solution cooler ** ** Option...
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Technical Specifications Heating Steam Electric Consumption for drying: Drying time inc. reduction without Slimsorba min. with Slimsorba min. Elec. energy drying without Slimsorba with Slimsorba Saturated steam drying without Slimsorba kg(lb) 2.0(4.4) with Slimsorba kg(lb) 2.8(6.2) Cooling water drying without Slimsorba l(US gal) 46(12.1) 50(13.2)
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Technical Specifications Heating Steam Electric Other data: Dist. throughput (DIN 11916) max. l/hr(US gal/h) 120(31.7) 75(19.8) Filter throughput l/h(US gal/h) 4000(1056) 4000(1056) Filter surface, economy filter 2.4(25.8) 2.4(25.8) Weight without solvent: Slimline kg(lb) 1080(2381) 1080(2381) Crossline kg(lb) 1180(2601.8) 1180(2601.8) Weight with solvent: Slimline kg(lb) 1470(3142.4)
703867-04-A Use only stabilized, high-purity TETRACHLORETHENE (perc), in accordance with DIN 53978. The amount of solvent needed is: P 12: approx. 220 l (approx. 360 kg) or approx. 58 US gal (approx. 794 lb) for the 3-tank model* approx. 280 l (approx. 455 kg) or approx. 74 US gal (approx. 1003 lb) P 15: approx.
6 Operation Attention: Perc is a powerful fat solvent. Wear gloves when handling perc and apply protective skin ointment to hands when done. Do not smoke when handling perc. If you get perc in your eyes, seek further medical care. You must fill the pump with solvent before turning it on.
6 Operation 6.1.5 Filling the Water Separator Use program P40 to pump solvent from tank I to the still for about 15 seconds. Start the distillation with P36. The water separator fills automatically during distillation. 6.1.6 Filling the Economy Filter - Enter the filter maintenance program P10 (P35 for 2nd filter).
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6 Operation Additional information: Failure to reach the heating temperature during the desorption cycle is shown on the display as "E6112". Remedy this by opening the aeration valve (2) for a short time and then closing it again. Switching pressure on the pressure control switch: 5.0 bar 5.4 bar...
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6 Operation 707757-13-0 Carbon container Air preheater Steam generator Screw-in plug Pressure gauge Aeration valve Pressure control switch Water overflow Overheating protection Screw-in plug...
6 Operation 6.1.8 Dosing Unit (Optional Equipment) - Adjust the required dosing amount with the setting screw (1). - Insert suction hose (2) into cleaning agent container. - Run through 1 or 2 dosing procedures by pressing the button (3). 707757-03-0...
6 Operation 6.1.9 SPP Spraymatic (Optional Equipment) Insert suction hose in the cleaning agent container Set manual valve into the horizontal "Product" position The Spraymatic SPP sprays finishing chemicals into the cage. Two fixed programs are available for waterproofing. Spraying on moist garments Spraying on dry garments If the SPP is idle for a longer period of time (such as over the weekend), you must rinse it with solvent.
6 Operation 6.1.10 Still (Electrically Heated) If your machine has electrically heated distillation, you must first fill the steam chest with water. Remove screw-in plugs (1) + (4), open aeration valve (2), fill in water up to the overflow, replace screw-in plug (1) so that it seals tightly (do not use hemp, use only PTFE tape).
6 Operation 6.1.11 Opening the Loading Door Never leave the loading door standing open! Before each start, make sure that the loading door is closed. During longer standstills, concentrations of the solvent gas can form. For this reason, the machine control system has been designed to lock the loading door after a standstill of 1 minute.
6 Operation 6.1.13 Refrigeration Unit Attention: Do not allow cooling agent to escape into the atmosphere during operation, servicing work and decommissioning of refrigeration units. You must keep a record of the quantities of cooling agent used and present this record to the authorities upon demand. Only people who have the necessary special knowledge and technical equipment are authorized to service and decommission refrigeration units.
Operation 6.2 Automatic Operation - Brief Instructions Open valves for water, steam, condensate, compressed air. Set up the power supply Before starting, make sure that all doors and covers are closed. Main switch "ON" Display: "BOEWE" "Textile Cleaning" Machine type, such as: "P12 "...
7 Functional Units 7.1 Tanks The work tank contains solvent, which is used over and over. The solvent is pumped from the work tank to the cage. If there is not enough solvent in the work tank, fresh solvent is taken from the clean tank. After the garments have been cleaned, the solvent is pumped back to the work tank or to the distillation system.
Functional Units 7.6 Cartridge Adsorption Filter (Optional equipment /USA standard) Cartridge adsorption filter 1 (cartridge adsorption filter 2 is optional equipment) The reason for using both the economy filter and the cartridge adsorption filter on one machine is that this provides separate filtration of pigment dirt and soluble dirt (fatty acids, dyes). The insoluble pigment dirt is separated with the help of the extraction filter and the soluble dirt is adsorbed on the cartridge.
Functional Units 7.7 Cage The cage has dynamically channeled holes for optimum airflow during drying. 7.8 Cage Drive The cage drive is an adjustable V-belt drive with 3 V-belts. 7.9 Button Trap The button trap strainer catches large impurities (such as buttons, etc.) and lint from the detergent solution.
Functional Units 7.13 Cool-Down The cool-down is the process of guiding the air that was cooled in the airshaft in such a way that it avoids the pre-heater and the heater battery. There is a flap built into the airshaft for turning the air. Consequently, in machines with an adsorption unit, cold air is directed over the carbon, which increases the useful life of the carbon.
Functional Units 7.15 Loading Door Venting 7.15 When the loading door is opened, the machine fan starts to run (on machines with Slimsorba, only the Slimsorba fan). This fan prevents air that contains solvent from entering the area of the machine operator during loading and unloading of the machine.
Functional Units 7.18 Water Separator 7.18 The distillation and recovery rates can be observed at the water separator inlet. The water phase from the water separator flows continuously to the process water tank or safety separator (optional equipment) and the solvent flows to the clean tank. 707757-04-0...
Functional Units 7.19 Dosing Unit 7.19 (Optional Equipment) The unit automatically doses chemical additives from the supply pack: - In each cycle - At the right time - In the right amount. The dosing amount is based on the information provided by the manufacturer of the product. Use only products that remain liquid at room temperature.
Functional Units 7.21 Slimsorba Adsorption Unit 7.21 (Optional Equipment) The Slimsorba is a multiple-cycle adsorption unit for reducing the perc solvent residue in the cage at the end of the cycle. The Slimsorba is integrated into the machine and all functional sequences run completely automatically over the computer control system on the drycleaning machine.
7. Functional Units The drycleaning machine cage venting runs over the Slimsorba when the loading door is open. 7.22 Solvent Safety Trough 7.22 The machine and the distillation system stand in a common solvent safety trough. The safety trough prevents any liquid solvent that may possibly escape from getting into the ground.
8 Data Display 8.1 Temperature Display Press function key "F4" to display temperatures 1 - 4. Use the "F4" button to scroll forward in the temperature display and the "F3" button to scroll backward. The temperatures are displayed on several pages. BÖWE CS3000 End the temperature display Follow the directions in window 5 ("F3"...
Data Display 8.3 What to Do When the Machine Malfunctions When there is an error, the machine stops and displays the error. You can identify the error with the diagnosis list (or on the display). After you have corrected the error, delete the error message with C and press the START button to restart the machine.
9 Control System and Programs 9.1 Summary of Cleaning Programs Prog. no. Program name Manual program 1-bath/filtration with filter 1 For lightly soiled garments 2-bath/filtration with filter 1 For normally soiled garments 3-bath/filtration with filter 1 For special quality 1-bath gentle program For wool and mohair 2-bath/filtration/rinsing For delicate white garments, silk...
9 Control System and Programs 9.2 Program Sequence Machine P 12/P15 Pump tank 1 to tank1 00:05 00:05 00:05 00:05 00:05 Pumping from tank 1 00:40 00:55 00:55 Pumping from tank 2 00:30 00:25 00:30 00:55 Pump circuit 02:00 02:00...
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9. Control System and Programs Program sequence (example): With Slimsorba Microfibers and special sportswear with interval spinning 1st bath: Pre-cleaning in pump circuit, 45 seconds pumping from tank I, pump circuit low level, 2 minutes pump circuit, 1 minute 30 seconds pumping out and spinning to distillation. 2nd bath: Filtration 1 minute pumping from tank I in pump circuit, high level, dosing...
10 Operating and Monitoring Systems Slimline 707757-06-0 707757-07-0 Sight-glass, refrigeration unit Thermal sensor, distillation condenser High pressure control switch, (18) SPP sprayer refrigeration unit Low pressure control switch, refrigeration Drying time controller unit Pressure gauge, steam pressure (elec.) (20)** Sight-glass, safety separator 5 ** Distillation overfill preventer Sight-glass, tank 3...
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10 Operating and Monitoring Systems Additional operating and monitoring systems Sight-glasses, tanks 1 + 2 (front) Overfill sensor, disposal vessel Low pressure control switch (refrigeration) High pressure control switch (refrigeration) Filter pressure gauge (front) Sight-glass, filter circuit (front) Thermal sensor, cage housing inlet (front) Filter pressure switch only USA models...
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10 Operating and Monitoring Systems Crossline 707757-08-0 Sight-glass, refrigeration unit (17) Thermal sensor, distillation condenser High pressure control switch, refrigeration SPP sprayer unit Low pressure control switch, refrigeration drying time controller unit Pressure gauge, steam pressure (elec) 20** Sight-glass, safety separator 5 ** Overfill preventer, distillation Sight-glass, tank 3...
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10 Operating and Monitoring Systems Additional operating and monitoring systems Sight-glasses, tanks 1 + 2 (front) Overfill sensor, disposal vessel Low pressure control switch (refrigeration) High pressure control switch (refrigeration) Filter pressure gauge (front) Sight-glass, filter circuit (front) Thermal sensor, cage housing inlet (front) Filter pressure switch only USA models...
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10 Operating and Monitoring Systems Sight-glass, refrigeration unit: 17 Thermal sensor, distillation condenser: For visually checking whether the cooling agent Monitors the solvent temperature. is free of bubbles during the adsorption phase High pressure control switch (refrigeration): 18 SPP sprayer: Switches the system to the malfunction state if See SPRAYMATIC SPP instructions.
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10 Operating and Monitoring Systems Additional operating and monitoring systems Sight-glasses tanks 1+ 2 (front side): Filter pressure gauge (front side): You can read off the liquid level on the scale. For checking the filter pressure Filter maintenance at 1.5 bar Overfill sensor, disposal vessel: Sight-glass, filter circuit (front side): Prevents an overfilling of the disposal vessel.
11 Maintenance Attention: Warranty claims will only be accepted if maintenance has been performed properly! Follow safety regulations! 11.1 Operation and Maintenance Summary 11.1 When starting operation: Weekly: Turn on steam supply Empty and clean water separator Turn on room ventilation system Turn on cooling water supply Start Slimsorba maintenance P9 Turn on compressed air supply...
11 Maintenance 11.2 Maintenance Points 11.2 Slimline 707757-09-0 707757-10-0 Strainer (23)* Safety separator drain Pressure gauge, steam generator (elec.) (24)* Sight-glass, safety separator Inspection cover for air cooler Inspection cover, cage flange Grease nipple, fan (26) Detergent solution cooler drain Compressed air drain (27) Water supply strainer for...
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11 Maintenance Crossline 707757-11-0 Strainer Safety separator drain Pressure gauge, steam generator (elec) Sight-glass, safety separator Inspection cover for air cooler (25) Inspection cover, cage flange Grease nipple, fan Detergent solution cooler drain Compressed air drain Water supply strainer for Sight-glass, water separator distillation (elec.) with water addition Water drain valve...
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11 Maintenance Short description of the maintenance points. Refer to 11.5 "Maintenance Work Instructions" for exact maintenance sequences. Strainers: 10 Lint filter: Clean monthly (possibly more often after Clean after 8 to 10 cycles, more often first startup). These are in the steam and in case of heavy linting.
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11. Maintenance Process water collecting tank: 23 Safety separator drain *: Dispose of process water in You can completely drain the safety accordance with regulations. Do not separator when needed. allow to overflow! 24 Sight-glass, safety separator *: V belt: Remove and clean sight-glass when it is Check semi-annually and retension if dirty.
11 Maintenance 11.3 Maintenance Program Summary 11.3 P14 to P33 Free programming locations Deodorizing: Attention: Always select this program if the loading door will not open. The following maintenance programs are installed in the P12/P15 For desorption of the Slimsorba at times other than during Slimsorba maintenance (only cleaning cycles.
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11. Maintenance Rinse back wall of cage Pump from work tank for rinsing and spinning the cage with solvent. Then pump to distillation, followed by drying with reductions. From tank 2 to tank 1 Refill clean tank Pump out distillation residues (Only with emission-free still rake out system) Program not assigned Program not assigned Program not assigned...
11 Maintenance 11.4 Special Maintenance Features 11.4 Compressed air armature When needed, drain the water separator at the drain valve and aerate the pneumatic control system over this valve during maintenance work. Check the water separator filter insert for dirt. Clean or replace as needed.
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11. Maintenance Disposing of the machine Drain filters Remove, clean and dry filter discs Drain water and safety separator or process water tank. Dispose of process water and rack solvent. Empty tanks. You can draw off the solvent residue by tilting the machine and attaching a flexible suction tube to an external pump and inserting it through the sight-glass opening.
11 Maintenance Pump solvent out of the machine Pressure side of the pump: Remove cap Connect hose to barrel Start manual program from tank 1 or tank 2 and tank 3 and pump out solvent. If the tank does not empty out, you must start the required program again. 11.5 Maintenance Work Instructions 11.5 Note that after cleaning the solvent tanks:...
11 Maintenance 11.5.2 Water separator To prevent odor buildup, drain the water trap daily into the process water tank or into the safety separator. Dispose of the process water according to the regulations in your country. Work sequence: Open ball valve (1) and lower the solvent level to below the lower edge of the drain pipe (2) Close ball valve (1) Open ball valve (2) and drain water phase Close ball valve (2)
11 Maintenance 11.5.3 Safety Separator (Optional Equipment) The process water is drained out of the safety separator to the process water purification over the stop valve (4). The correct time to do this is when the liquid level lies in the upper third of the sight-glass (6). Attention: Only operate the stop valve (5) when pumping to the still When needed, you can completely drain the safety separate with the stop valve (5).
11. Maintenance 11.5.4 Economy Filter Maintenance (2nd Filter Optional) Observe safety regulations concerning the handling of solvent (see Point 2). You must perform the maintenance on the economy filter when the filter pressure reaches 1.5 bar or after a maximum of 50 cycles. The filter pressure is displayed on the filter pressure gauge (8) on the front of the machine.
11 Maintenance 11.5.5 Cartridge Adsorption Filter Maintenance Observe safety regulations concerning the handling of solvent (see Point 2). You must replace the cartridge when the pressure reaches 1.8 bar. When changing the cartridge, separate the cartridge filter (7) from the economy filter (6) by setting: Ball valve (1) open Ball valves (2), (3), (4) closed Sequence for the rest of the work:...
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11 Maintenance Attention: Perform maintenance work only when the machine has been turned off and when the distillation blow-out is cold. Check the liquid level before opening the still door. Open the door carefully. Additional maintenance work steps: Let the still cool off (preferably over night) The next morning, hang the clean-out trough on to the still.
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11 Maintenance Maintenance program P36 with emission-free still rake out: If you have an economy filter, you can only perform the emission-free still rake out if you have not precoated with filter powder. With each distillation pump out process, the sludge pump pumps out the entire contents of the still.
11 Maintenance 11.5.7 Disposal Vessel with Overfill Sensor (Optional Equipment) You must check the function of the overfill sensor once a week. Sequence of the check: Loosen the 2" screwed union Lift the ventilation pipeline The light-emitting diode (LED) on the probe is green Now touch the probe at the tip (3 - 5 cm/1.2 –...
12 Solvent Inspection and Care The most important factor in solvent inspection and care is the use of high-quality perc and suitable chemical additives. The drycleaning detergent, in particular, should contain solvent-stabilizing components. The pH value is an important indicator for the quality of the solvent. In a well-run operation, the value should be determined once a month as a matter of course.
13 Safety Remarks Located on the Machine Gemäß EN ISO 8230 befinden sich an der Maschine nachfolgende Sicherheitshinweise: In accordance with EN ISO 8230, the machine is fitted with safety hints as given below: Conforme à EN ISO 8230 les indications de sécurité suivantes se trovent à la machine: Kontaktwasser kann geringe Spuren von Lösemittel enthalten.
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La vidange manuelle du filtre à solvant et du séparateur d’eau est seulement permise quand le distillateur est vide. SN 708077 P 12: P 15: 12 kg /30 lbs. 15 kg 35 lbs. Zulässige Füllmenge Zulässige Füllmenge...
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