Alliance Laundry Systems CI 2050/325 - Manual (Page 7)

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Important Safety Instructions
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or
death to persons when using your cylinder ironer, read
and follow these basic precautions:
1. Read all instructions before using the ironer.
2. Refer to the Grounding Instructions for the proper grounding of the ironer.
3. Do not iron articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
4. Do not allow children to play on or around the ironer. Close supervision of children is necessary when
the ironer is used near children. This is a safety rule for all appliances.
5. Check the operation of the safety finger guard at the beginning of every shift. Operating the safety
guard should stop the ironer immediately. If this safety feature is not working properly, employees must
shut off the ironer and notify the supervisor. Do not operate the ironer until the safety finger guard is
repaired and working properly. Be sure that all other safety features, including guards and panels, are
in place before operating the ironer.
6. Never service the ironer while it is running. Never reach over, under, or behind the safety finger guard
or into any area near hot surfaces or moving parts without first shutting off the ironer at the switch and
power source. Follow this rule whenever working on the ironer to avoid serious injury from the ironer's
heat and/or pressure.
7. Never try to remove, adjust, or straighten jammed or misfed linen while the ironer is running.
Attempting to clear the jammed linen item can result in the user being caught in the linen and pulled
into the ironer. If something is jammed in the ironer, turn off the power before attempting to correct the
problem. Avoid contact with heated parts.
8. Protect yourself and fellow workers by making sure that everyone follows all the rules. Read and follow
all safety labels and warnings. Learn all aspects of the equipment such as what is hot, which parts
move, all safety shutoffs, and all emergency procedures. Do not come close to moving or heated
parts. Do not wear loose clothing, sweaters, jewelry or neck ties when near the ironer.
9. Frequent scheduled safety meetings are a must to review and update rules. If anyone is observed
breaking the rules, the supervisor or manager should be notified immediately. Reporting people for
rule breaking could save their lives or limbs.
10. Emergency shutoffs such as finger bars and emergency stop switches, should be painted red and
clearly labeled.
11. Maintenance personnel should work in a buddy system for mutual protection when working on a
ironer.
12. If in doubt, don't. Do not do anything until the supervisor or service-maintenance department has been
contacted. Only qualified personnel should service the ironer.
13. Do not install or store the ironer where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
14. Do not tamper with the controls.
15. Do not repair or replace any part of the ironer, or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this installation/operation manual.
16. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT IRON plastics or articles containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials.
17. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding area free from the accumulation of
lint, dust, and dirt.
18. The interior of the ironer and the exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.