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AIR CHICAGO®
(STANDARD/XW/XL/XXL)
Towel Folder
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

©Chicago Dryer Company
Instruction Manual #3019-105b
CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY
2200 N. Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois USA 60639-3737
Telephone: (773) 235-4430 Fax: (773) 235-4439 www.chidry.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MANUAL
Updates
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 3 - Operating Guidelines
Chapter 4 - Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 5 - Operating Principles
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 - Repair
CHI PANEL BULLETIN
PICTURE PARTS LIST
SCHEMATIC PARTS LIST
APPENDIX
Floor Plans
Technical Specifications
Torque Specifications
INDEX

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Warranty .................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Scope of Manual ..................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Safety ...................................................................................................... 1-3
Safe Work Habits .................................................................................... 1-3
Safety Features ....................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Equipment Description ............................................................................ 1-6
Models and Model Designations ............................................................. 1-6
Optional Equipment ................................................................................. 1-6

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Site and Utility Requirements .................................................................. 2-2
2.2 Installation Procedures ............................................................................ 2-4
Inspection ................................................................................................ 2-4
Uncrating and Positioning ....................................................................... 2-5
Compressed Air Supply Connection ....................................................... 2-6
Electrical Connection .............................................................................. 2-7
Final Protective Wrapper Removal .......................................................... 2-9
2.3 Pre-Operational Checkout ..................................................................... 2-10
Security of Hardware ............................................................................. 2-10
Compressed Air Supply Checkout .........................................................2-11
Ribbon Rotation Checkout .................................................................... 2-12
Safety Device and CHI Panel Function Checkout ................................. 2-13
Primary Fold Operation Checkout ......................................................... 2-15
Crossfold Operation Checkout .............................................................. 2-16
Checkout Completion ............................................................................ 2-16
Cleaning the Unit ................................................................................... 2-16

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CHAPTER 3 OPERATING GUIDELINES
3.1 Safety Features ....................................................................................... 3-2
Main Disconnect Switch .......................................................................... 3-2
Safety STOP Buttons .............................................................................. 3-2
Air Permeable Barriers (Safety Guards) ................................................. 3-2
Safety Interlock Switches ........................................................................ 3-3
Safety Labels .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Operating Controls .................................................................................. 3-4
CHI Panel ................................................................................................ 3-6
3.3 Daily Operating Procedures .................................................................... 3-7
Start-Up ................................................................................................... 3-7
Handling Jams and Misfeeds Safely ....................................................... 3-8
Fold Operation ........................................................................................ 3-8
Shut-Down ............................................................................................ 3-12
3.4 Operating Techniques ........................................................................... 3-12
Processing Standards ........................................................................... 3-13
Work Habits ........................................................................................... 3-14

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CHAPTER 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
PM Task Table .................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Daily PM (8 Hours) .................................................................................. 4-2
Watch and Listen for Anything Abnormal ................................................ 4-2
General Cleanliness ................................................................................ 4-2
Check and Clean Photosensors .............................................................. 4-3
Check Safety Equipment ......................................................................... 4-3
4.2 Weekly PM (50 Hours) ............................................................................ 4-4
Check and Clean Inverter ....................................................................... 4-4
Polish Metal Surfaces ............................................................................. 4-5
Inspect Air Filter/Drain ............................................................................. 4-5
Check Air Pressure Settings ................................................................... 4-6
Check and Grease Stacker Door Bearings ............................................. 4-7
Lubricate Stacker Door Linkages ............................................................ 4-8
Check Belt and Ribbon Condition and Tension ....................................... 4-8
4.3 Monthly PM (200 Hours) ......................................................................... 4-9
Check Setscrews..................................................................................... 4-9
Clean and Lubricate Drive Chains ........................................................ 4-10
4.4 Semi-Annual PM (1000 Hours) ..............................................................4-11
Clean and Lubricate Threaded Rods .....................................................4-11
Clean Air Filter/Auto Drain ..................................................................... 4-13
Inspect Gear Reduction Unit ................................................................. 4-14
4.5 Annual PM (2000 Hours) ....................................................................... 4-15
Check All Electrical Connections ........................................................... 4-15
Check Insulation Resistance to Earth Ground ...................................... 4-16

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CHAPTER 5 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Safety ................................................................................................................ 5-2
5.1 Electrical System ..................................................................................... 5-2
Power System ......................................................................................... 5-2
Control System ........................................................................................ 5-6
5.2 Compressed Air System ........................................................................ 5-10
Air Filter/Regulators............................................................................... 5-10
Air Pressure Switch ............................................................................... 5-10
Air Reservoir .......................................................................................... 5-10
Air Valves/Air Valve Solenoids ...............................................................5-11
Air Cylinder .............................................................................................5-11
Air Manifolds (Air Bars/Air Jets) .............................................................5-11
Pneumatic Clutch/Brake .........................................................................5-11
5.3 Mechanical System ............................................................................... 5-12
Main Drive System ................................................................................ 5-12
Primary Fold Ski Drive System .............................................................. 5-12
Stacker Drive System ............................................................................ 5-13
Exit and Return Drive Systems ............................................................. 5-13
Ribbon Sets ........................................................................................... 5-14
5.4 Sequence of Operation ......................................................................... 5-15
Stand-by Phase ..................................................................................... 5-15
Start-up Phase ...................................................................................... 5-15
Primary Fold Phase ............................................................................... 5-16
Crossfold Phrase ................................................................................... 5-16
Stacking Phase ..................................................................................... 5-16

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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Symptoms ............................................................................... 6-2
6.1 CHI Diagnostic Message Index ............................................................... 6-6
6.2 LED Diagnostics ...................................................................................... 6-8
6.3 Electrical ................................................................................................ 6-10
6.4 Mechanical ............................................................................................ 6-13
6.5 Primary Folding ..................................................................................... 6-14
6.6 First Crossfold ....................................................................................... 6-17
6.7 Second Crossfold .................................................................................. 6-19
6.8 Stacker .................................................................................................. 6-20
6.9 Exit/Return Conveyors .......................................................................... 6-21
6.10 Sensor Function .................................................................................... 6-22
6.11 CHI Panel .............................................................................................. 6-23
6.12 Compressed Air System ........................................................................ 6-24

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CHAPTER 7 REPAIR
7.1 Safety Considerations ............................................................................. 7-2
7.2 Parts Availability ...................................................................................... 7-3
7.3 Ribbons ................................................................................................... 7-3
Inlet Ribbon Tension Adjustment ............................................................. 7-4
Primary Fold Ribbon Tension Adjustment ............................................... 7-4
Intermediate Ribbon Tension Adjustment ................................................ 7-5
Transfer Ribbon Tension Adjustment ...................................................... 7-6
Stacker Ribbon Tension Adjustment ........................................................ 7-7
Exit Conveyor Ribbon Tension Adjustment ............................................. 7-8
Return Conveyor Ribbon Tension Adjustment ......................................... 7-9
Ribbon Replacement ............................................................................. 7-10
7.4 Rolls ...................................................................................................... 7-12
First Crossfold Pinch Point Gap Adjustment ......................................... 7-12
Tracking Tape Overview ........................................................................ 7-14
White Tracking Tape Replacement ........................................................ 7-15
Grey Tracking Tape Replacement ......................................................... 7-16
Riveted Tracking Tape Replacement ..................................................... 7-17
7.5 Chains and Belts ................................................................................... 7-19
Main Drive Chain Tension Adjustment ................................................... 7-19
Primary Fold Ski Drive Chain Tension Adjustment ................................ 7-20
Primary Fold Ribbon Drive Chain Tension Adjustment .......................... 7-21
Transfer Ribbon Drive Chain Tension Adjustment ................................. 7-22
Inlet Ribbon Drive Belt Tension Adjustment .......................................... 7-23
Stacker Ribbon Drive Belt Tension Adjustment ..................................... 7-24
Primary Fold Ski Position Adjustment ................................................... 7-25
7.6 Mechanical Adjustments ....................................................................... 7-28
Primary Fold Conveyor Stop Position Adjustment ................................ 7-28
Clutch Adjustment ................................................................................. 7-29
Second Crossfold Steel Fingers Adjustment ......................................... 7-30
Stacker Door Mechanical Adjustments ................................................. 7-31
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