850 Ironer Steam

850 STEAM HEATED IRONER
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
BMM WESTON LTD, WESTON WORKS, FAVERSHAM, KENT, ENGLAND

Head Office: Phone 01795 533441 Fax 01795 538891 e-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.bmmweston.com
Service Dept: Phone 01795 597127 Fax 01795 538891 e-mail: [email protected]
WARNING - ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IRONER
SHOULD HAVE APPROPRIATE TRAINING IN THESE TASKS. ALL PERSONS INVOLVED SHOULD
READ AND BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH THE SECTION ENTITLED ‘SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’
CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL.
THIS SYMBOL IS INCLUDED ON THE IRONER LABEL.

MEANING – “ATTENTION, CONSULT ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTS”
BEFORE OPERATING THE IRONER, READ THIS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY PAYING
PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SECTION ON SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS AND THE OTHER CAUTION AND
WARNING STATEMENTS CONTAINED WITHIN THE
MANUAL.
Electric Flash Hazard Symbol – Black flash symbol on

a yellow background contained within a black triangular
band.
Sign attached to the covers and lids of all electrical
enclosures, junction boxes and operator control panel.
Indicates a warning to personnel that an electrical
hazard will be present on the removal of the cover, lid or
panel.
Only qualified maintenance and test engineers should
be allowed to remove these covers, lids and panel.
It is the responsibility of the User to ensure that all personnel who come into contact with the ironer fully
understand and comply with the safety instructions contained within this manual. This applies equally to
personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of the ironer.
WARNING – READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE
AT OPERATING THE IRONER OR FIRST PLACING THE IRONER INTO USE.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNDERSTOOD AND ADHERED TO IN

ORDER THAT THE IRONER IS OPERATED SAFELY, AND THAT MAINTENANCE AND TASKS ARE
UNDERTAKEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO ENSURE THAT THE IRONER CONTINUES TO
FUNCTION SAFELY AND PRODUCT IS PROCESSED SATISFACTORILY.
CONTENTS
INTENDED USE ........................................................................................................................................ 1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................... 1
SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION ........................................................ 1

SAFETY DURING OPERATION............................................................. 2
ELECTRICAL SAFETY........................................................................... 2
SAFETY DURING MAINTENANCE........................................................ 3
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................ 4
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 4

LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 4
INSTALLING THE IRONER.................................................................... 4
OPERATING IRONER............................................................................................................................... 5
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ............................................................ 5

GAUGE PANEL...................................................................................... 5
EMERGENCY STOPS ........................................................................... 6
FINGER GUARD .................................................................................... 6
START UP SEQUENCE......................................................................... 6
STOPPING THE IRONER ...................................................................... 6
SHUTTING DOWN PROCEDURE ......................................................... 6
PREPARING THE IRONER ...................................................................................................................... 7
CLOTHING THE ROLLS ........................................................................ 7

SETTING THE BED AND ROLL HEIGHTS ............................................ 7
WAXING THE BEDS .............................................................................. 8
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 9
TORQUE SETTINGS ............................................................................. 9

TIMING BELT DRIVES........................................................................... 9
GEARBOX AND ROLL ........................................................................... 9
FAN ........................................................................................................ 9
FEED BANDS......................................................................................... 10
NIP GUARD............................................................................................ 10
FINGER GUARD .................................................................................... 10
BED STOPS ........................................................................................... 10
BRAKE ................................................................................................... 11
BED RAISE MECHANISM...................................................................... 11
TAPE TENSIONERS .............................................................................. 11
STEAM AND CONDENSE SYSTEM ...................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE CHART ........................................................................ 12
LUBRICATION CHART .......................................................................... 12
IRONING PROBLEMS .............................................................................................................................. 13
FAULT FINDING ....................................................................................................................................... 14
DRAWINGS AND SPARE PARTS............................................................................................................ 16

INTENDED USE
The BMM Weston range of Flatwork Ironers is designed exclusively for the drying and ironing of flatwork
such as bed sheets, table cloths and towels etc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION
All persons involved in the installation, operation and maintenance of the machine must have the appropriate
training in these tasks.
The instructions for lifting machine modules must be followed carefully, and any transportation brackets
and/or screws are correctly used and removed before using the machine.
All services to the machine must comply with the current regulations.
Steam and condensate pipes and ducting should be insulated to prevent burns from hot surfaces. The
ducting from the extraction fan must be fitted before operating the machine to avoid the danger of injury from
the rotating fan blades.
SAFETY DURING OPERATION
Do not operate the machine when wearing loose clothing. neck ties or jewellery. Long hair must be tied up.
The sides of the machine are protected by fixed guards. These guards are must be in position when the
machine is in operation.
Check the operation of the finger guard and emergency stop buttons at the beginning of every shift.
Operating these devices should stop the drive, cause the beds to drop away from the rolls and stop the
extraction fan. The machine must not be operated if any of the safety devices do not function correctly.
In order for work pieces to exit the machine, it is not possible to guard the rear of the bed. It is important to
avoid contact with the hot bed which could cause burns to the skin.
Flatwork exiting the rear of the machine may be very hot. Therefore gloves should be worn to prevent burns
to the operators hands.
The machine and the floor area around and under the machine should be cleaned regularly to prevent a
build up of lint. Lint can easily be ignited and will burn rapidly.
Fire extinguishers should be provided near to the machine in case of fire.
Do not climb on the machine when it is in operation.
Should a person become entrapped between the bed and roller, press any of the red emergency stop
buttons or the finger guard to stop the machine, and lower the beds away from the rolls, allowing the person
to be released. If necessary, the machine can be run in reverse using the appropriate key-operated switch
and the hand-held stop/start control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Maintenance on electrical equipment must only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel, and in
accordance with any applicable regulations.
Before commencing work, the machine must be switched off and isolated and any residual electrical energy
allowed to dissipated.
If it is necessary to work on parts that are live, a second person should be present to activate the emergency
stop if necessary. Only insulated tools should be used.
BMM WESTON 850 SERIES 1

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY DURING MAINTENANCE
Only suitably qualified, authorised personnel are to work on the machine.
The machine is to be maintained in such a way as to ensure safe and efficient operation, and to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
No unauthorised modifications which affect the safety of the machine are to be made.
Before working on the machine, it should be switched off and isolated from the mains electrical supply to
prevent unintentional start up.
Safety devices and guards should only be removed when the machine is not operational.
Before re-starting the machine, all safety devices and guards should be fitted and operational.
When working under raised parts of the machine, these should be adequately supported to prevent risk of
injury.
Work on the steam system should only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. Escaping steam under
pressure can cause severe burning, and work should only be done if all steam pressure has been removed
from the components to be worked on.
In addition, to prevent hazards due to unexpected ejection of fluids, the correct gaskets and sealing materials
should always be used, and all connections should be adequately tightened. Any small leaks should be dealt
with promptly.
If it is necessary to run the machine with any of the fixed guards or covers removed, this should only be done
using the hand held stop/start control supplied with the machine. When clothing or taping the machine, the
machine should only be run using the hand held stop/start control.
2 BMM WESTON 850 SERIES

OPERATING THE IRONER
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
AIR
A clean compressed air supply is required of 5.5 Bar (80 psi) to 7.0 Bar (100 psi) 3/8” BSP connection.
EXHAUST DUCTING
Ducting is required to convey the suction fan discharge. The duct is to run to outside atmosphere by the
shortest route. The duct is to rise throughout its entire length (to prevent condensation traps) with as few
bends as possible, thus keeping back pressure to a minimum. Diameter of exhaust duct from Ironer is
200mm. On exterior, protect against rain water and birds. On interior, insulate as required.
STEAM SUPPLY
The main steam supply should be clean, dry and adequate to maintain a steady pressure.
The maximum steam pressure must not exceed 10 Bar (150 psi) for 600 ironers,
or 14 bar (205 psi) for 850, 1050 and 1300 ironers.
The minimum steam pressure should not be less than 6.2 Bar (90 psi).
The back pressure on the condensate line should be kept to a minimum.
Steam and condensate pipes and ducting should be insulated to prevent burns from hot surfaces. The
ducting from the extraction fan must be fitted before operating the machine to avoid the danger of injury from
the rotating fan blades.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
The standard electrics are 400v, 50 Hz, 3 phase and neutral. Alternatives are available as required.
A fused isolated must be incorporated in the supply line as near as possible to the Ironer.
LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS
A jacking screw is fitted to each end of the roll through the hole provided in the machine lifting plates. A nut is
fitted either side of the plate and the jacking screw is screwed in until it bears against the end of the roll and
the nuts are locked in position.
Connect the shackles of the lifting chains to the holes in the lifting plates. On 1300 machines attach the two
red lifting lugs supplied to the lifting plates using an M24 nut and bolt. During lifting the lifting lugs will bear
against the end plates of the roll, but they are relieved to clear the roll periphery. It is important to ensure that
no load is carried directly by the roll periphery otherwise damage will result.
NOTE: The roll jacking screws and lifting lugs must be removed before start up.
INSTALLING THE IRONER

The floor should be level and smooth. Should there be any doubt about the strength and stability of the floor,
a building inspector must be consulted.
Single roll Ironers are despatched as complete units, which can simply be placed in position onto the
prepared site. Align and level in all directions using the machine jacks as necessary.
Multi-roll Ironers are despatched as separate modules. The first module complete with the feed table
assembly should be placed in position on the prepared site and levelled in all directions using the jacks as
necessary.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
It is important when installing multi roll Ironers, that sufficient allowance is made for aligning and levelling.
The subsequent modules should be positioned, levelled and attached with the bolts supplied, to complete
the Ironer.
The drive shaft(s) should be assembled between the rolls.
The flexible conduit tubing with the electrical wiring must be connected between the junction boxes on each
module. The electrical supply from the fused isolator to the terminal block inside the Ironer control box
should be connected and the direction of rotation of the main motors checked.
The pneumatic piping between each module should be connected and air supply should be connected to the
air regulator at the rear of the machine.
The suction fan ducting which runs along the side of the Ironer should be attached to the fan and connected
to the ducting outlet at the end of each roll by the flexible tubing and worm drive clips provided.
The steam and condensate manifolds and the steam trap assemblies should be fitted to the machine,
ensuring that all connections are firm and all brackets and fasteners correctly positioned and tightened.
Before running the machine with the beds up check the following;
That all beds have been thoroughly cleaned and that no tools, etc. have been left in or near them.
The bed cylinder air pressure setting should not exceed the recommended figures as shown on the
pneumatic circuit drawing.
The bed raise stops are set in the factory so that it rolls, when covered with springs but no clothing, do not
come into contact with the bed. With the beds up there should be clearance of 3mm. At this stage the beds
should also be checked to ensure that they are free to rock fore and aft.
Heat the beds slowly and check all joints for leaks. Check the condensate flow and the air vents.
Bed surfaces must be wiped clean and all traces of oil and protective coatings removed.
If the Ironer will not be clothed or used immediately the protective coatings on the bed surfaces should not
be removed during the initial installation. The beds must not be heated until they are thoroughly cleaned.

PREPARING THE IRONER FOR USE
CONTROL PANEL
Button A Switches power to the inverter. Button will illuminate when pressed. If the button flashes,
press again.
Button B Raises the bed/beds – Buttons will illuminate when pressed.
Button C Engages drive to rolls – Button will illuminate when pressed.
Button D Enables the extractor fan to be stopped with the beds raised so that waxing may be
performed – Button will illuminate when pressed.
Button E Disengages drive to rolls.
Button F Lowers the bed/beds and stops the extraction fan.
Key switch G Switch is used to reverse the direction of the rolls to enable old and worn clothing to be
removed.
Key switch H This switch when rotated clockwise enables the drive to be engaged when the beds are
down. Used for clothing the rolls.
Key switch I Enables remote button drive for the Ironer.
Silver Knob L Controls the speed of the Ironer. Rotate knob clockwise to increase speed.
Gauge N Speed Metre (M/min).
Gauge P Current Metre (Amps).
GAUGE PANEL
A gauge panel on the left hand side of the machine contains two gauges, one for the steam
pressure and the other for the air pressure.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EMERGENCY STOPS
When one of the emergency stops is pressed, the drive and fan motors will stop and the beds will drop away
from the rolls.
FINGER GUARD
The finger guard is a long panel running along the top of the feed bands. This is a safety
device to prevent the operator being drawn into the ironer. If pressed it will have the same
effect as pressing one of the emergency stops.
START UP SEQUENCE
1) Slowly open the main steam stop valve.

2) Switch on the main electrical isolator. Switch on mains air isolator valve.
3) Scroll display until steam and air pressure are visible. (Button J).
4) When the bed/beds are hot check steam pressure on facia panel.
5) Press button ‘A’ to switch power on to inverter.
6) Press button ‘B’ to raise the bed/beds.
7) Press button ‘C’ to engage the drive.
8) Adjust speed using knob ‘L’.
STOPPING THE IRONER
There are three ways of stopping the rolls and/or the drive.
1) Push Button ‘E’.
2) Push the finger guard – intended for emergency use Cuts off all electrical power and lowers beds.
3) Press one of the emergency stop buttons. It has the same effect as pushing the finger guard.
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
1) Press one of the machine stop buttons.

2) Switch off mains isolator.
3) Close compressed air supply valve.
4) Close main steam supply valve.

CLOTHING THE ROLL
Two turns of the clothing are fitted to each roll in one continuous piece.
Heat the beds and allow them to reach working temperature.
Plug in the hand – held stop/start control and switch to remote drive.
Select ‘bed down drive’.
With the beds down, lay the clothing along the roll, either side up. Stretch the clothing along the top centre
line of the roll and spread it out straight behind. Pat the clothing down onto the springing removing all
wrinkles and secure with screws and washers. Rotate the rolls by running the ironer at very slow speed and
allow the clothing to wrap around the roll. Remove wrinkles and pat down as it is taken onto the roll. When
the turn is complete raise the bed and rotate the roll until the clothing is pressed onto the springs in a smooth
fashion. Do not allow creases to form. Should a crease be ironed in, it may be removed by turning the
clothing back and wetting the area and re-laying back on the roll and smoothing down.
On multi – roll ironers, each module has a shut-off valve on the air supply to the lift cylinders. These should
be closed to prevent the beds from raising. Button B on the control panel should be pressed to pressurise
the pneumatic system, so that by opening the appropriate valve, each bed can be raised individually during
clothing. Once a roll has been clothed, the associated bed should be left in the raised position during clothing
of the subsequent rolls.
The clothing should be trimmed back to remove overlaps and the loose ends may be frayed out to remove
the steps, which can leave a wet line across the work piece. This is particularly
important on single roll ironers.
SETTING THE BED/ROLL HEIGHT
The bed heights are adjusted by adjusting the height of the rolls.
The first bed/roll should not need to be adjusted but the distance between the leading lip of the bed and the
underside of the feed bands should be checked, and if necessary, the feed table height should be adjusted.
The procedure for setting the heights of the

subsequent beds/rolls is as follows:
Slacken off the drive belt between the drive

pulley and the gearbox pulley by loosening the
bolts holding the lower drive sprocket support
bracket.
At the gearbox end loosen off the 4 bolts that

attach the gearbox mounting angles to the
ironer end frames. At the suction end loosen off
the 4 bolts that attach the bearing housing
mounting brackets to the ironer end frame.
Raise the beds.

Adjust the jacking screws and lock nuts at both ends of the roll until the leading edge of the bed is 4 - 8mm
lower than and parallel to the trailing edge of the previous bed.
Adjust the bed raise stops to a clearance of 3 – 4mm.
Re – tighten all bolts and jacking screws to the correct torque setting.
Re – tension the drive belt and re – tighten the bolts holding the lower drive sprocket support bracket.
Repeat this for rolls/beds 3 and 4 if applicable.

WAXING THE BEDS
The main purpose of waxing the Ironer bed is to reduce friction between the bed surface and the work piece.
The results are an improvement in the smoothness and polish of the bed surface allowing articles to slide
through more easily.
The techniques used in finishing our bed plates are the most modern and sophisticated in the industry and
the finish imparted to the surface is carefully controlled to give the smoothness most appropriate to ironing.
However, regardless of the degree of polish given to a bed during manufacture, it will always contain minute
peaks and valleys which allow wax to be held in place and provide a smoothness impossible to obtain by
other means.
Poor rinsing, build up of alkali, excess starch and wax itself all mix and cause undesirable deposits on the
beds particularly at the entry lips and must be cleaned off. Regular use of a conditioning cloth cleans beds
effectively and applies new wax in one operation. The benefits are a better finish to the work piece and
longer clothing life.
To wax the beds, select a low speed on the ironer control. Feed the conditioning cloth into the ironer until the
stop mark is on the feed table and stops the rolls. It is strongly recommended that the hand held stop/start
control is used during waxing.
Apply the wax by depositing the smearing wax under the flap in the conditioning cloth and re – start the rolls.
Retrieve the conditioning cloth from the delivery end of the Ironer and repeat the procedure to ensure the
entire width of the bed is treated.
At medium and low steam pressures wax twice a day, at high pressures or when processing starched work
use the conditioning cloth and wax more often allowing for the hours per day worked as necessary
We do not recommend the use of paraffin wax on the beds

MAINTENANCE
The maintenance of the BMM Weston Ironer consists mainly of cleaning, adjustment and lubrication.
Lubrication periods are given in the lubrication chart.
TORQUE SETTINGS FOR BOLTS
The following table shows the correct tightening torques for all screws, bolts and nuts on the machine.
THREAD SIZE TIGHTENING TORQUE

Lbs.Ft Nm
M 5 4 4.9
M 6 6 8
M 8 15 20
M 10 30 40
M 12 51 69
M 16 125 170
M 20 243 330
M 24 420 570
M 12 socket head cap screws should be tightened to 115Nm.
TIMING BELT DRIVES
The positive meshing of timing belt drives eliminates the need for high initial tensioning of the belts.
Long drive belts to rolls. Deflection force - 10 N. Deflection distance - 15mm

Short drive belts to feed belts. Deflection force - 10 N. Deflection distance - 2mm
The deflection force should be applied at mid span between pulleys.
NOTE - Excessive belt tension will reduce belt and bearing lives and produce higher noise levels.
GEARBOX AND ROLL
The drive is taken from the variable speed motor or lay shaft pulleys by belts to the reduction gearboxes. The
gearboxes are connected to the rolls via gear couplings. The other end of the rolls have hollow shafts which
are supported in large self aligning bearings.
The couplings and self aligning bearings are pre packed with grease and should only need lubricating every
six months.
The gearboxes are filled with oil and the level should be maintained to the sight glass, and the seals should
be inspected for leaks. Every three years the gearboxes should be drained and refilled with oil through the
orange filter cap.
FAN
A suction fan is mounted at the rear of the machine on the pipework side. It is designed to extract moist air
from the clothing through the perforated steel roll. The motor bearings are greased for life and require no
further attention. The motor should be periodically cleaned to prevent build up of lint, and the integrity of the
suction ducting should be checked and maintained as necessary.

MAINTENANCE
FEED BANDS
The feed conveyor is driven by a drive shaft from the first roll gearbox. To tension the feed belts first remove
the feed roll guards. Loosen the feed conveyor bolts at either end and adjust with the tensioning bolts. Both
ends should be adjusted by the same amount. The tension on the feed bands should be just enough to
maintain the drive and to avoid stretching the bands and shortening their working life. When the feed bands
are adjusted the prop shaft extends on its spline to take up any movement. Re-tighten all bolts and replace
guards.
NIP GUARD
The nip guard should be adjusted so that dimension X is 3-5mm. This is done by loosening the brass screws
under the feed belts, adjusting the guards and then re-tightening the brass screws.
FINGER GUARD
The finger guard is pivoted at the top and balanced so that

only a small force anywhere along its length is required to
operate it. The finger guard is adjusted so that movement in
excess of 6mm at its base will operate a switch
disconnecting the main electrical supply and applying the
emergency brake, stopping the rolls immediately. A light
spring returns the guard to its reset position as soon as
force is removed. The gap beneath the finger guard may be
adjusted by moving the support brackets up and down in
their slots. The finger guard micro switch is carried on the
same brackets and does not need adjusting when the
finger guard height is altered.
BED STOPS
On top of the guide plate at both ends is an adjustable screw, which is set to stop the beds 3mm from the
sprung rolls. With the clothing fitted there must be a clearance between the bed stops and the angles above.

MAINTENANCE
BRAKE
The machine is equipped with a spring applied electromagnetically released brake.

When the initiate inverter button is pressed, the electromagnetic coil is energized, releasing the friction plate.
The coil is de-energized and the brake applied when the drive is stopped.
The brake will also operate with the remote control device.
The stopping torque of the brake is adjustable by rotating the ring nut.
GAP ‘A’ MUST BE SET TO A MINIMUM OF 3MM. A smaller gap will increase stopping torque which may
cause damage to the machine.
SETTING AIR GAP ‘B’. This gap is factory set to 0.2mm. Re – checking is done using non – magnetic feeder
gauges when the brake is not energised. Maximum gap – 0.5 mm
The brake must be kept free of oil, grease

and abrasive dust. Every month check;
1) Tightness of locking screws
2) Gap ‘B’ 0.2 – 0.5 mm
3) Gap M. Minimum thickness of friction

plate 7.8mm
4) Free rotation of drive by pressing initiate

inverter button to release brake, and pulling
drive belt round by hand.
BED RAISE MECHANISM
The beds are raised to the rolls by air cylinders mounted on the extended feet of the frames. The location of
the air cylinder ram is single point allowing the beds freedom to rock and move with the rolls and articles
being ironed. To retain the bed movement within reasonable limits when not in contact with the rolls, the bed
is fitted with guide plates with rollers which locate in the frames. A little graphite grease should be applied to
these every 3 months.
TAPE TENSIONERS
600 Ironer - Aluminium arms that rotate around a stainless steel cross member. The tapes are guided by
bobbins attached to the end of the arm. The arm is spring loaded to maintain the tension in the tapes.
850, 1050 & 1300 Ironers - Nylon bobbins at the back of the ironer guide the tapes. One of these bobbins is
attached to a weight and slides up and down maintaining the tension in the tapes.
STEAM AND CONDENSATE SYSTEM
The steam supply to the ironer is fed into a manifold and should be fitted with an isolating valve (not
supplied)*. The manifold distributes the steam through flexible hoses to each bed inlet, which passes steam
to the top of the bed. The steam passes through channels, which completely cover the bed surface plate.
Condense is collected at the bottom where it is taken via flexible hoses to trap sets. The steam manifold is
fitted with a small trap set to remove condense which may form before the steam reaches the beds.
The condense manifold receives the condense from the trap sets which consist of a steam trap, strainer
(which must be cleaned regularly) and non return valve. Regular maintenance is required to keep the
strainers clean and traps working.

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE CHART
This chart is a guide to the items and periods between inspections and services, which should be adjusted to
local conditions. It is based on an 8 hour day.
Check finger guard operation D W M Q B A 3

Remove lint from motors and inverter A E O U I N
Check condition of roll clothing I E N A - N Y
Check running current and air pressure L K T R A U E
Brake- check security of bolts Y L H T N A A
Brake- check thickness of friction plate Y L E N L R
Brake- check size of air gap Y R U L L
Feed bands – Check condition and adjust L A Y Y
Gear box – Check oil level & check for leaks Y L
Check flexible steam hose and connections L
Drive Belt – check tension adjustment Y
Bed guides – Lubricate with graphite grease
Control panel – check for loose terminals
Feed roller bearings – Check for leaks
Steam traps & strainers – Check and clean
Lubricate roll bearing & gear coupling
Overhaul steam traps
LUBRICATION CHART
Note:- In certain countries, the following grades may have a different reference. Also special lubricants may
be required where the machinery is operation under extremes of temperature and/of humidity. In either case,
the lubricant manufacturer’s local agent should be consulted.
DESCRIPTION LUBRICANT CHECK DRAIN/REFILL REFILL QTY

Compressed Air
Tellus 37 Weekly As necessary 0.14 litres
reservoir
600- 3 litres
Castrol Alphasyn
Gearbox Monthly Every 3 years 850 – 6 litres
SP460
1050 – 6 litres
Castrol Spheroil Re-lubricate every
Main roll bearings 6 monthly 100 grammes
EPL1 6 months
Castrol Spheroil Re-lubricate every
Gear coupling 6 monthly 100 grammes
EPL1 6 months
Castrol Alphasyn
Feed gearbox Yearly Filled for life -
SP460
Castrol perfecto
Thermal fluid
HT5
Note:- Other equivalent lubricants to the same specification may be used.

IRONING PROBLEMS
RUNNING ON IDLE
The ironer should not be left running for longer than 10 minutes with the beds raised and no work being
processed. Longer periods of running in this way will over-dry the clothing, accelerating clothing wear and
increasing roll/bed friction, often to such an extent that the main motor(s) will overload and trip out. The beds
should be lowered and the rolls stopped if the ironer is to be idle for a long period.
ALKALINE DEPOSITS
When articles with high alkaline content are processed through an ironer the high temperature involved frees
the alkali and leaves it as a deposit on the ironer beds. A build up of these alkaline deposits increases the
friction over the beds, leading to rolled up and torn articles. To prevent this problem occurring, sufficient fresh
water must be used during rinsing to dissolve away the alkaline deposits before the work is fed into the
ironer. Higher steam pressures on the ironer will tend to make alkalinity problems more prevalent.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES ADVICE
Sheets roll up and tear Cold bed Check bed temperature, Steam& condense
lines, traps & filters. Oil lines/hot oil plant.
Screeching from clothing Cold bed See above

Lack of wax Re-wax beds
Dirty clothing Assess clothing and re-clothe if necessary.
Rolls judder Friction between

clothing and bed due to;
Cold bed See above
Lack of wax See above
Dirty clothing See above
Mechanical problems Investigate roll drive gears and couplings.
Short life of clothing Friction between

clothing and bed See above
Cold bed See above
Lack of wax See above
Bed surface corrosion Consult manufacturer
Clothing drags in the middle Clothing secured only at Secure clothing along roll
Of the roll the end of roll by stitching to springs.
Friction in centre of bed Investigate area for local corrosion
Is Ironer used excessively in centre lane only?
Clothing damaged Bed surface damaged Bed surface must be smoothed

by foreign body according to the severity
passing through of damage. If conditioning cloth
Bed corrosion consult manufacturer.
Clothing twisted Roll pressure on bed Air pressure to lift cylinders un even.
surface unequal Bed rollers/guides jammed.
Poor Drying Rolls undersize Re - clothe

Rolls oversize Check correct clothing size
Check bed pressure
Check bed rollers/guides
Cold bed See above
Roll clothing bulges Roll oversize See above

At entry to bed Bed not free to Check gap at exit point of roll, look for
Centralise on roll mechanical hindrance
Work wrinkles at Feed table incorrectly Adjust feed table

Leading edge adjusted
Arrow darts at tape marks Rolls oversize See above

IRONING PROBLEMS
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES ADVICE
Arrow darts on edges Rolls oversize See above

of sheets Friction See above
Tapes loop up Tape is not being See above

between beds pulled by following roll;
Static If static is suspected
Increase moisture content
By reducing extraction etc.
Increase speed of Ironer.
Tape breaks Friction Re – wax beds

Oversize rolls See above
Wet line across work Step in clothing Trim clothing, Comb out trailing edge.
FAULT FINDING
To protect the main motors from overload, the recommended maximum air pressure to the lift cylinders
should be adhered to.
The maximum air pressure to the lift cylinders can be found on the pneumatic circuit drawing.
BEDS WILL NOT RAISE
Possible causes:-
1) Low air pressure - check air supply and pressure regulator setting.
2) Faulty solenoid valve
3) Faulty control valve
BEDS WILL NOT DROP
As above
DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE
1) Check the electric power supply to the machine.

2) Ensure that the start up procedure has been carried out correctly.
3) Check the finger guard for free operation.
4) Check overloads and re-set if necessary.
5) Check emergency stops and re-set if necessary.
6) Ensure that the enable/disable key switch is in the enable position. (Where fitted)
7) Ensure that the normal/remote drive key switch is in the normal position.
8) Check the thermo unit on the drive motor. Allow the drive motor to cool down then
re-set the inverter.
9) Check the inverter unit.
10) Check that beds are raised.

BMM WESTON 600 IRONER

DRAWINGS & SPARE PARTS
DRAWINGS & SPARE PARTS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS ...............................................................................................17

DRIVE TRAIN .................................................................................................................18
SUCTION FAN AND DUCTING ....................................................................................22
ROLL ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................23
TAPE TENSIONER.........................................................................................................24
FINGER GUARD.............................................................................................................25
FEED TABLE..................................................................................................................25
BED GUIDES ..................................................................................................................26
BED LIFT CYLINDER.....................................................................................................26
STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPEWORK....................................................................27
PNEUMATICS.................................................................................................................28
ELECTRICAL HOME RUN.............................................................................................29
CONTROL PANEL .........................................................................................................30
GAUGE PANEL ..............................................................................................................31
ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE..........................................................................................32
GENERAL SERVICE AND SPARES .............................................................................34

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

DRIVE TRAIN – 1 ROLL




SUCTION DUCTING ASSEMBLY

ROLL ASSEMBLY

TAPE TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

FINGER GUARD & FEED TABLE ASSEMBLY

BED GUIDE ROLLER & LIFT CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

STEAM & CONDENSATE PIPEWORK ASSEMBLY

PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT

HOME RUN DIAGRAM

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY

GAUGE PANEL ASSEMBLY

ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES FOR 1 & 2 ROLL MODELS

ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES FOR 3 & 4 ROLL MODELS

BMM SERVICE
It is hoped that the information in this manual will assist in keeping your ironer in good order, and,
in the event of a fault occurring, will help in remedying the trouble.
If any issues arise that cannot be solved by reading this document we have a number of trained
service engineers stationed in all parts of the country, each with a fully equipped service van.
These engineers are always ready to give assistance to users of our laundry equipment whenever
it is required.
To book an engineer or to enquire after additional spare parts please contact us on the following…
BMM Service Helpdesk 01795 597127
BMM Service Fax 01795 538891
BMM Service E-mail [email protected]
BMM Weston Website www.bmmweston.com
IRONER DETAILS
Machine Type
Serial No.
Model No.

THIS MANUAL WAS PRINTED AND PUBLISHED IN ENGLAND BY:-
BMM WESTON LTD, WESTON WORKS, FAVERSHAM, KENT, ENGLAND

Head Office: Phone 01795 533441 Fax 01795 538891 e-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.bmmweston.com
Service Dept: Phone 01795 597127 Fax 01795 538891 e-mail: [email protected]

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850 STEAM HEATED IRONER

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

BMM WESTON LTD, WESTON WORKS, FAVERSHAM, KENT, ENGLAND

THIS SYMBOL IS INCLUDED ON THE IRONER LABEL.

BEFORE OPERATING THE IRONER, READ THIS

Electric Flash Hazard Symbol – Black flash symbol on

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNDERSTOOD AND ADHERED TO IN

SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION ........................................................ 1

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 4

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ............................................................ 5

PREPARING THE IRONER ...................................................................................................................... 7

CLOTHING THE ROLLS ........................................................................ 7

TORQUE SETTINGS ............................................................................. 9

IRONING PROBLEMS .............................................................................................................................. 13

FAULT FINDING ....................................................................................................................................... 14

DRAWINGS AND SPARE PARTS............................................................................................................ 16

SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION

SAFETY DURING OPERATION

Fire extinguishers should be provided near to the machine in case of fire.

Do not climb on the machine when it is in operation.

BMM WESTON 850 SERIES 1

Only suitably qualified, authorised personnel are to work on the machine.

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INSTALLING THE IRONER

BMM WESTON 850 SERIES 3

The drive shaft(s) should be assembled between the rolls.

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Button B Raises the bed/beds – Buttons will illuminate when pressed.

Button C Engages drive to rolls – Button will illuminate when pressed.

Button E Disengages drive to rolls.

Button F Lowers the bed/beds and stops the extraction fan.

Key switch I Enables remote button drive for the Ironer.

Gauge N Speed Metre (M/min).

Gauge P Current Metre (Amps).

BMM WESTON 850 SERIES 5

1) Slowly open the main steam stop valve.

STOPPING THE IRONER

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE

1) Press one of the machine stop buttons.

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Heat the beds and allow them to reach working temperature.

Select ‘bed down drive’.

SETTING THE BED/ROLL HEIGHT

The procedure for setting the heights of the

Slacken off the drive belt between the drive

At the gearbox end loosen off the 4 bolts that

Raise the beds.

BMM WESTON 850 SERIES 7

We do not recommend the use of paraffin wax on the beds

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TORQUE SETTINGS FOR BOLTS

THREAD SIZE TIGHTENING TORQUE

M 12 socket head cap screws should be tightened to 115Nm.

TIMING BELT DRIVES

Long drive belts to rolls. Deflection force - 10 N. Deflection distance - 15mm

The deflection force should be applied at mid span between pulleys.

GEARBOX AND ROLL

BMM WESTON 850 SERIES 9

The finger guard is pivoted at the top and balanced so that

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The machine is equipped with a spring applied electromagnetically released brake.

The brake must be kept free of oil, grease

1) Tightness of locking screws