Alliance Laundry Systems CHM160C - Manual (Page 24)

Maintenance
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7. Use compressed air to clean lint from motor.
8. Clean interior of machine, both basket and shell,
by wiping with a water-soaked sponge or cloth.
9. Use compressed air to clean all electrical
components of moisture and dust.
10. Verify the insulation is intact on all external wires
and that all connections are secure. If bare wire is
evident, call a service technician.
11. For variable-speed models only, clean AC drive
cooling fan blades monthly (more often if
required by the condition of the air).
a. Open the top cover and remove the control
module cover.
b. Gently wipe the fan blades clean with a dry
cloth.
Quarterly
NOTE: Disconnect power to the machine at its
source before performing the quarterly
maintenance procedures.
1. Tighten door hinges and fasteners, if necessary.
2. Using a Teflon-based spray lube, lubricate the
door lock by applying the spray to the door lock
pin while turning the door handle.
3. Tighten anchor bolts, if necessary.
4. Verify that the drain motor shield is in place and
secure, if so equipped.
5. Check all painted surfaces for exposed metal.
(Matching paint is available from the
manufacturer.)
● If bare metal is showing, paint with primer or
solvent-based paint.
● If rust appears, remove it with sandpaper or by
chemical means and then paint with primer or
solvent-based paint.
6. Clean customer-supplied steam filter, where
applicable. Refer to Figure 18.
a. Turn off steam supply and allow time for the
valve to cool.
b. Unscrew Cap.
c. Remove Element and clean.
d. Replace Element and Cap.
Figure 18
7. For variable speed and F-speed models only,
measure the out-of-balance switch gap setting
and adjust it as needed. The switch gap settings
are listed in the Installation manual, which is
supplied with the machine.
8. Check the bearing mounting bolts to make sure
they are torqued properly. Refer to Table 4 for
specifications.
H042I
1 Cap
2 Filter Element
Machine
Capacity
Bearing Torque
18-25 All 75 ft.-lbs.
27-60 All 105 ft.-lbs.
80 Front 200 ft.-lbs.
80 Rear 97 ft.-lbs.
Table 4
H042I
1
2