B&C Technologies SA Series Industrial - Manual (Page 5)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SA Series Washer – Extractors
The SA line is the industrial freestanding washer – extractor series of machines from B&C
Technologies Co., Ltd. It is an open pocket washer – extractor with a large door opening for easy
and quick loading and unloading. It has been developed for the institutional and industrial market,
and is suitable for commercial laundries, hotel, food processing plants, factories and other places
where laundry might be process.
The design allows for top performance at lowest possible operation cost and investment. The
flexible electronic control center ensures that maximum productivity is obtained.
The SA series utilizes high quality material, such as 304 (18/8) stainless steel in vital parts
in contact with the wash solution. It has a stainless steel cabinet for long life with easily removable
panels.
The key advantages of this series are the simplicity of the microprocessor and the electronic
AC drive system, which utilizes only one motor. The system allows for washing and extraction at
any speed and mechanical action to suit any textile fiber used today and tomorrow. A built in
suspension system isolate objectionable vibration and the high speed final extraction saves time and
energy in the finishing operation.
The main bearing is located the wash solution and will not be damaged, should the shell
seals leak. The machine is provided with two V – seals, which are very reliable and will last for
many years. The calculated life expectancy of the bearing is in excess of twenty years.
The five compartments, side mounted supply dispenser for powder and liquid detergents are
standard and the machine is designed to accept the connection of 5 additional external chemical
lines and pumps. More chemical connections are available as an option.
The SA series can be provided with tilt devices that can tilt the machine one or both ways.
This option provides for easy loading and unloading and unloading and saves hard labor.
The SA series is also prepared to accept the connection of water reuse systems. These
systems can be installed separate or on top of the machine. They are available in either single or
dual tanks for maximum savings of water up to 40%. The tanks can be equipped with or without
steam or electrical heat depending on installation and operation. The water reuse system is
programmable by the machines electronic control center.
Before Initial start up of a washer – extractor perform the following safety check:
A. Make sure all electrical and plumbing connections have been made in accordance with
applicable codes and regulations.
B. Make sure the machine is grounded electrically.
C. Make sure the machine has flexible water fill and drain connections of the correct size, length
and type, with no kinks, and that they are securely attached and/or clamped.
D. Make sure the transport brackets have removed.