Spotting Techniques
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Maintenance and Odor
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Indications of an Odor issue
1. First signs of a simple odor issue-There is an odor in the machine after you have removed the garments.- Your cotton materials have a slight odor
Identify type of odor: chemical or dirty sock
How to remedy a simple odor issue
1. Run the Lysol Recovery head process.2. Run a test cotton garment- this will
identify if there is an odor.3. Run Cotton Towel program.
Indications of an Escalated Odor issue
2. Signs of an escalated issue- Garments smell in the machine.-Garments smell after pressing.
Note: with GreenEarth there should be no odor to the garments.
Possible Cause of Odor
1. Identify the source of the odor. a) Chemical odor, compare odor of additives such as soap or pre-spotter
b) Dirty socks, this always relates to the presence of moisture in the machine.
How to remedy an escalated odor issue.
1. Review maintenance schedule- have you missed a step? Have you measured the water volume out of the machine every morning.
2. Do the cartridges need to be changed?3. Is it time to clean your tanks? Every 3mths if you have a
decanter. Every 6mths with still.4. Use ACF in your button trap.5. Use a chemical additive in the still available through your
detergent distributor.
How to Prevent an Odor Issue
1. Proper maintenance.2. Use approved products. Visit our website.3. What is meant by approved products?
a) Chemical stability b) Field tested
Standard Class IIIA Machine
WEEKLY POUNDAGE REPORT week of:__________________
Load Class. Lbs. Class. Lbs. Class. Lbs. Class. Lbs. Class. Lbs. Class. Lbs.123456789
1011121314
15
Total #'s 0 0 0 0 0
Ounces Ounces Ounces Ounces Ounces OuncesStart Solvent Volume
Total Solvent
Water Removed
Solvent Added
TOTAL LBSper
week
SaturdayMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
ACF WEEKLY MAINTENANCE √ when completed 1st wk of Jan ______________
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayClean air
filter button
trap
Clean air filter
button trap
Clean air filter
button trap
Clean air filter
button trap
Clean air filter button
trap
Clean air filter
button trap
Spin Drop
Pre-Coat
Spin Drop Pre-Coat on last working
day
Clean out Still
Clean out Still
Clean out Separator
Wash Sponge
Filter
Note: Clean out button trap after every load
ACF MONTHLY MAINTENANCE √ when complete 1st wk of Jan _____________Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FREQUENCY
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER BUTTON
TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP weekly
Spin Drop
Pre-Coat
Spin Drop Pre-Coat (
last working
day) weeklyStill
CleanOut
Still CleanOut weekly
Separator Clean weeklyWash
Sponge Filter weekly
Check Air oil, empty residue
1 / Mo.
Clean vacuum pump
strainer 1 / Mo.
Note: clean button trap out after every load
ACF BI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE √ when complete January 2nd Week
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FREQUENCYAIR
FILTER BUTTON
TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER BUTTON
TRAP
AIR FILTER BUTTON TRAP
weeklySpin Drop
Pre-Coat
Spin Drop Pre-Coat (
last working day) weekly
Still CleanOut
Still CleanOut weekly
Separator Clean
weeklyWash
Sponge Filter weekly
vacuum elec. Panel & Inverter 1 / 6 Mos
Run Lysol drying
program 1 / 6 Mos.
CHECK DRIVE BELTS
1 / 6 MOS.
CLEAN TANKS1 / 6 Mo.
BLOW OFF INVERTER &
MOTORS 1 / 6 Mos.
Note clean button trap after every load
ACF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE √ when completeMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FREQUENCY
AIR FILTER BUTTON
TRAP
AIR FILTER BUTTON
TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER BUTTON TRAP
weekly
Spin Drop Pre-Coat
Spin Drop Pre-Coat ( last
working day) weeklyStill
CleanOut
Still CleanOut weekly
Separator Clean weekly
Wash Sponge Filter weekly
CLEAN HEAT EXCHG. COIL
1 / Yr.
CLEAN CONDENSING
COIL ON STILL 1 / Yr.Note: Clean out the button trap after each load
2nd wk July
ACF BI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 2nd wk JunMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FREQUENCY
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER
BUTTON TRAP
AIR FILTER BUTTON
TRAP
AIR FILTER BUTTON TRAP
weekly
Spin Drop
Pre-Coat
Spin Drop Pre-Coat (
last working day) weekly
Still CleanOut
Still CleanOut weekly
Separator Clean weeklyWash
Sponge Filter weekly
vacuum elec. Panel & Inverter
1 / 6 Mos
Run Lysol drying
program1 / 6 Mos.
CHECK DRIVE BELTS
1 / 6 MOS.
CLEAN TANKS1 / 6 Mo.
BLOW OFF INVERTER &
MOTORS 1 / 6 Mos.
Note clean button trap after every load
Computer Programming
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Sequence of functions during cleaning
1. Prime the pump (filling based on time)2. Filling the wheel.3. Milling ( soap injection)4. Filter washing cycle5. Drain and extract- RPM6. Pre-drying, polish solvent.- Dry Tips7. Control drying8. Cool down.
Standard and ACF ProgramsSTD CONFIGURATION01 SINGLE BATH DARK02 SINGLE BATH LIGHT03 DOUBLE BATH DARK04 DOUBLE BATH LIGHT05 SHORT SINGLE DARK06 SHORT SINGLE LIGHT07 FRAGILE DARK08 FRAGILE LIGHT
ACF CONFIGURATION01 SINGLE BATH DARK02 SINGLE BATH LIGHT030405 SHORT SINGLE DARK06 SHORT SINGLE LIGHT07 FRAGILE DARK08 FRAGILE LIGHT
Standard and ACF ProgramsSTD CONFIGURATION
09 HOUSEHOLD DARK10 HOUSEHOLD LIGHT11 HEAT SENSITIVE DARK12 HEAT SENSITIVE LIGHT13 SWEATER DARK14 SWEATER LIGHT1516 GMP MONDAY ONLY1718 DRY ONLY19 PRIM SEPARATOR MAINT20 F1: SPIN / DROP
ACF CONFIGURATION
09 HOUSEHOLD DARK10 HOUSEHOLD LIGHT11 HEAT SENSITIVE DARK12 HEAT SENSITIVE LIGHT13 SWEATER DARK14 SWEATER LIGHT15161718 DRY ONLY19 PRIM SEPARATOR MAINT20 F1: SPIN / DROP / PRE-COAT
Filling the machine
1.How to fill the machine? – The volume of GreenEarth is relative to
the size of machine.• Most machines fill by time. If it is by
time it is important to understand your GPM (gallons per minute)
How to calculate volume to fill
To calculate gallons in the main wash multiply the optimal capacity by 60. For example: For 60lbs machines optimal poundage is 48 thus 48 X.60= 29 gallons
• Optimum cleaning load is 80% of the machine capacity and that is what you use to calculate the volume of solvent
• For two bath system the prewash multiple of .40 and main wash .60
Milling
– MILLINGMilling is circulating solvent in and out of the wheel through the button trap without going through the filter.
– When running a two bath program, milling is the pre-wash step which allows for the suspension or dislodging of rug soil (sand, dirt, or insoluble impurities). The pre-wash is directed to the still.
– At any point within a program detergent is added a milling cycle of 4-5 minutes is important. The detergent can thus work on stains before the solvent is directed through the filter or cartridge. Cartridges and ACF sees the detergent as an impurity and will remove it out of the system.
Wash Times
Standard programs are between 17- 19 minutes.
Short or half poundage programs are between 10-12 minutes.
Special programs such as fragile or sweaters have even shorter cycle times.
RPM
Wash RPM is set through the inverter. During washing and drying
you will want to set the RPM so garments will drop at the 1:30 and 10:30 position. This helps the mechanical action and better cleaning in the case of washing as for drying it fluffs the garments and reduces the drying cycle.
Extraction RPM is normally set by the manufacturer or installer. The high speed extraction both by time and RPM have the
greatest influence on the dry cycle time.
Drying Temperatures
Because GreenEarth has a flash point of 170 F you can set dry temperatures higher than that of hydrocarbon solvents which have a flash points up to 147 F.
On the heat sensitive programs the suggested inlet temp is 167 F and the outlet 145 F.
The normal inlet temperature of 185 F and outlet temperature of 158 F.Polishing the solvent in the tanks is best done during the pre-dry cycle step. The dry control sensor is used to determine the completion of the cycle.
Cool down
Cool down is used to avoid basket wrinkles. Normal programmed cool down temperatures range from 85F to 100F.
By keeping the cool down temperature in this range will aid in finishing.
Waste Disposal
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Test America
ACF Conversions
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ACF Decanter Filtration
ACF With Still Configuration
ACF Configuration
ACTIVATED CLAY FILTRATION– Because of the surface tension of GreenEarth
(17 dynes) either 32 or 60 micron spin discs will work successfully.
– Deco housing with bypass– Distillation or decanter– Venting filters to wheel or manifold (button
trap)
ACF Advantages
• Cycle times: average times range from 54 to 56 minutes.• Greater solvent mileage.• Reduced waste streams. (cartridges)• Utility savings.• Improved Cleaning: brighter whites and more vivid
pastels.• Operate with less GreenEarth• Optimized detergent use
ACF Results
• Average cycle time 53 minutes• Estimated 3% reduction in therms• Estimated 14% reduction in NVRJohn Patterson, Complete Cleaners saving over $800 / mth in utilitiesRaj Patel, Ritz Cleaners is saving over $600/mth in
utilities
ACF Characteristics
Ability to remove dyes and impuritiesAbility to be blended with D.E.Maximizes Micron Filtration
– Consol Absorb by Seitz– Krystal-Kleen– Tonsil– Adsorbon by Kreussler
Transition Requirements
To change over to ACF the following steps are needed:
• Re-routing the vent line from the filters. This is approximately $100 plus your labor.
• Minor step changes to programs.• Addition of a pre-coat program.• Notes: These changes are designed to avoid
solidification of the ACF.
Modifications
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d re-routed to button trap in this
Tank 1 and Tank 2 are plugged and the vent line is rerouted to the button trap.
Modifications
Filter 1 vent line
Filter 2 vent line
Determine Volume of ACF
Multiply the number of disc by 1.5 sq.ft.Multiply the sq.ft. X.06 lbs.Divide the number of lbs. X 1.25 to determine the number of
liters. For example:– 26 X 1.5= 39 SQ. ft.– 39 X .06= 2.34 lbs.– 2.34 / 1.25= 1.9 liters or 2 liters
26 or less discs use 100% ACF27 or more disc use ACF / D.E.(diatomaceous earth, Hyflo by John Mansfield, preferred)
Pre-Coating ACF
2 hand towels, particle mask– Place 1st towel in machine– Place ACF on top of towel– Place second towel on top of ACF
Importance of vented filter to wheel.
Use of deco filter with bypass
ACF and DE in storage
Pre-coating with ACF
-Begins around 12 to 14 PSI, if higher regulate throttling valve.
-Should increase with use but then drop back after pre-coating
-If high and does not drop back it could mean:1. Possible water exposure.
2. Is the deco filter removed?-Frequency of spinning dropping & pre-coating is no less
than once per week for a new plant and 2 or 3 times per week with a larger volume operation.
Filter Pressure with ACF
How to clean the spin discs?
Open and remove shaft & spin discs. Have several spares on hand for damaged ones.
a. wash with water and neutral soap-no high temps
b. dry without high temps Refer to your machine manual for more details.
Downsides to ACF
1. Possible build up ACF in tanks2. Possible solidification or oligmermization of ACF due to:
– Infrequency of pre-coating– The use of cartridges or pulgamite cartridges with ACF– Do not use clay cartridges.
Other Technical Questions
SIO2 (sand)
The thermal degradation of GreenEarth is : SIO2(sand), H2O, CO2Any open flame will thermally degrade GreenEarth.Boilers and gas fired heaters should not be in the proximity of the cleaningmachine.Possible modification to the boiler room to avoid sand build up.
1. Create positive air pressure in boiler room.2. Seal doors and any access (see the GreenEarth forum for
suggestions)3. Do not locate your secondary water treatment unit in the boiler
room.Call if you have any questions or email: [email protected].
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