Wascom W75ES Operating & Maintenance Manual

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WARNING: ALL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SHOWN ON THE NEXT PAGE OF THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED DAILY FOR PROPER OPERATION OF YOUR WASCOMAT MACHINE. PLEASE ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS IT APPEARS ON THE WASHER DATA PLATE LOCATED AT TOP...

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NOTICE TO: OWNERS, OPERATORS AND DEALERS OF WASCOMAT MACHINES IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, POOR HOUSEKEEPING AND WILLFUL NEGLECT OR BYPASSING OF SAFETY DEVICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENTS OR INJURY. TO ASSURE THE SAFETY OF CU...

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN DOOR UNTIL PROGRAM HAS FINISHED AND DRUM HAS STOPPED ROTATING. WARNING ! If you need to order more safety or warning signs, call Wascomat's parts department at 516-371-2000, or call your local dealer. 471 7651-17 471 76 62...

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Contents Wascomat W75ES • W105ES • W125ES • W185ES EMERALD SERIES Introduction ...................................................................... 1 Technical data.................................................................. 2 Ins...

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1 Introduction General Wascomat EMERALD SERIES washer/extractors have been developed to meet the needs of state-of-the-art professional laundromats. EMERALD models are unique because you can program different prices for the seven wash cycles, giving ...

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Technical data 2 Technical data Wascomat W75ES EMERALD SERIES Dry load capacity up to 18 lbs Overall dimensions Width 660 mm 26 in Depth 678 mm 26 11/16 in Height 1050 mm 41 11/32 in Net weight 107 kg 235 lbs Dyn force 1.2±2.6 kN 290±620 lbs. force...

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Technical data 3 Technical data W105ES EMERALD SERIES Dry load capacity up to 25 lbs Overall dimensions Width 660 mm 26 in Depth 795 mm 31 5/16 in Height 1050 mm 41 11/32 in Net weight 147 kg 323 lbs Dyn force 1.7 ±3.4 kN 408±816 lbs. force Crated ...

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4 Technical data Technical data Wascomat W125 ES EMERALD SERIES Dry load capacity up to 35 lbs Overall dimensions Width Depth 995 mm 39 3/16 in Height 1196 mm 47 3/32 in Net weight 210 kg 462 lbs Dyn force 2.4±4.8 kN 576±1152 lbs. force Crated dime...

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Technical data Technical data Wascomat W185 ES EMERALD SERIES Dry load capacity up to 50 lbs Overall dimensions Width 860 mm 33 7/8 in Depth 1085 mm 42 3/4 in Height 1315 mm 51 3/4 in Net weight 264 kg 582 lbs Dyn force 3.1±5.2 kN 744±1248 lbs. for...

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Outline and dimensions Technical data 6 1 Cold water 2 Hot water 3 Hot water (W185) 4 Drain outlet 5 Electrical + price reduction connections 6 Door 7 Slip-lock door handle 8 Emerald control panel 9 Coin-meter 10 Supplies compartments W75 W105...

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W75 W105 W125 W185 mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches A 364 14 11/32 481 18 15/16 508 20 600 23 2/3 B 593 23 11/32 710 27 15/16 910 35 13/16 960 37 3/4 C 648 25 1/2 760 29 15/16 1031 40 9/16 1078 42 7/16 D 100 4 100 4 142 5 9/16 142 5 9/16 E 530...

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Installation 5 6 7 0274 0950 1133 NOTE: Install the W105ES using the front and rear pairs of bolt holes. The middle pair is used when a W105ES is being installed in replacement of a W73, W74 or W75 washer. In that case the rear bolt holes are not nec...

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9 Installation 10 1830 1838 1839 11 1137 Electrical Connections: Although the machines are fitted with a thermal overload in the motor windings, a separate three- phase common-trip circuit breaker must be installed for all three-phase machines. For p...

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10 Installation Water Connections: NOTE All plumbing must conform to national and local plumbing codes. Incoming water lines do not require non-return or back flow prevention valves, as the machine is already fitted with an approved siphon breaker. H...

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11 Installation How to size water supply piping for Wascomat coin laundries 1. Calculate the total number of gallons of water that would be needed if all present (and future) washers were to fill at the same time. Assume the W75 (18-lb.) uses 7 gallo...

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12 Drain Connections: Connect a 3" (75 mm) flexible hose to the drain outlet of the machine and clamp it securely. The drain hose may be connected to a 2" to 3" T- connection coming out of your main drain line, which is typically four ...

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13 Installation 18 19 1853 1854 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Before the machine is operated, the door lock must be checked for proper operation as follows: • When washer door is open, the machine must not start. Verify this by attempting to start washer with do...

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14 Installation 22 1295 1835 1836 23 0958 20 21 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Function control check-out list In the cylinder you will find the warranty registra- tion card, a copy of the warranty policy, the bolt- hole template, wiring diagram, an...

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15 2172 The keypad consists of seven wash program buttons, two option buttons and a start button. An Information Display with illuminated symbols shows the selected wash cycle, cycle options, steps in the wash cycle which have been completed (indicat...

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16 Operating Instructions Preparations Sort the wash according to the choices shown on the control panel. Check washing tips on gar- ment labels. Make sure all pockets are empty and zips closed. Load the washer and lock the door. Washing • Push on...

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17 1303 1022 1020 Operating Instructions Insert required number of quarters as shown on the display, which counts down quarters as they are inserted. Press START button when the display shows 00. A clock symbol will now appear and remaining wash time...

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18 1304 1024 Operating Instructions Fig. 33 Rapid Advance Within 5 minutes after starting (only while the colon : is flashing), steps of the wash cycle can be skipped by using Rapid Advance. • Press and hold down the START button until the arrows ...

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19 Fig. 34 Maintenance This machine has been carefully designed to minimize preventative maintenance. However, the following routine service operations should be performed at regular intervals (depending on how much the machine is used). Daily • Cl...

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20 Fig. 35 Every three months • Check for leaks in valves, hoses and connec- tions. • Remove any lint from the machine’s drainage system. Troubleshooting If the machine won’t start, check that: • the circuit breaker is on. • the manual sh...

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21 Fig. 36 Fault-finding Program If there is a power failure the washer will remember the selected cycle for about 8 -10 minutes. The cycle will restart automatically when power is restored. Certain faults are automatically detected and indicated by...

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22 Built-in service program 1476 1037 38 37 ON/OFF Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Built-in service program A service program has been built into the washer. This program should only be used by qualified service personnel. Setting service switch • Remove the washe...

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23 Built-in service program 1038 39 Fig. 39 Function checks Arrows indicate certain inputs by lighting. For example, arrow number 5 is lit when the door closes. This shows that the door lock microswitch is operating correctly. The table below shows t...

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24 Built-in service program 1476 40 It is also possible to directly activate certain functions by using the buttons on the keypad. The chosen function can then be turned on and off using the START button. Arrow 10 (see Fig. 39) simply shows if the f...

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25 Programming 1473 1030 42 41 Coin-operated machines The prices of the various wash cycles must be programmed into the microprocessor. On EMERALD SERIES washers you can program different prices for the seven cycles! You can also program the prices t...

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26 Programming 1031 Fig. 43 43 • Program the price by using the keypad to enter the number of quarters needed to start the selected wash cycle. For example, press "1" and "2" to enter 12 quarters for a $3.00 vend price. • Rele...

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27 Programming 1838 1033 1473 1030 47 46 45 44 Fig. 44 Wiring for automatic price reduction Emerald washers have a price reduction terminal block located next to the main power terminal block. Your installer must run a pair of wires from each washer ...

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28 Programming 1046 1474 1475 50 49 48 • Enter the desired percentage reduction using two numbers (for example, enter 2 and 5 for 25% reduction). If you make a mistake just press the START button (0) to clear the data. Prices will round up to the n...

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29 Wash Cycles In the figure below is an overview of the seven wash cycles. On the following pages you will find a more detailed description of the cycles. Wash Cycles 51 1202 Fig. 51 HOT WARM COLD PERM PRESS Time Temp. Time Temp. Time Temp. Time T...

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30 51 Wash Cycles 1202 DELICATE QUICK-WASH HEAVY SOIL Time Temp. Time Temp. Time Temp. (Min.) (Min.) (Min.) Prewash 2 Cold Drain 0.8 Prewash 3 Warm Detergent 1 Drain 0.8 Mainwash 4 Warm 5 Warm 8 Hot Detergent 2 Drain 0.8 0.8 0.8 Extraction 0.5 0.5 0...

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31 Wash Cycles 52 1203 Hot After the machine has started and the door automatically locked, the drain valve will close and the hot and cold water valves will open to fill the machine with mixed hot and cold water to the level determined by the level ...

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32 Warm On starting the machine, the door will automatic- ally be locked, and the pre-wash carried out as previously described, whereafter the main wash is started. As the main wash is started, the drain valve closes, detergent is admitted and mixed ...

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33 Wash Cycles 54 1205 Cold On starting the machine, the door will automatic- ally be locked, the drain valve closed, the cold water valve opened and the pre-wash carried out as previously described, whereafter the main wash is started. As the main w...

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34 Permanent Press On starting the machine, the door will automatic- ally be locked, the drain valve closed, the hot and cold water valves opened and the pre-wash will be carried out as previously described, where- after the main wash is started. As ...

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35 Delicate On starting the machine, the door will automatic- ally be locked. As the main wash is started, the drain valve closes, detergent is admitted and mixed hot and cold water is filled to the level determined by the level control. On reaching ...

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36 Wash Cycles 57 Quick-Wash On starting the machine, the door will automatic- ally be locked, the drain valve closed. As the main wash is started, the drain valve closes, detergent is admitted and warm water is filled to the level determined by the ...

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37 Heavy Soil On starting the machine, the door will automatic- ally be locked, the drain valve closed, the hot and cold water valves opened and the two pre-wash- es will be carried out as previously described, whereafter the main wash is started. As...

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38 Mechanical and electrical design Machine construction Outer shell The outer shell is made of heavy gauge surgical steel and is attached to a heavy duty, rigid head casting (back gable). The whole assembly is mounted on a heavy gauge fabricated ste...

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39 General The door and the electronic timer with display and program-selection buttons are fitted at the front of the machine. All control and indicating components, i.e. relays, level control, etc are assembled under the top cover, easily accessibl...

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40 Mechanical and electrical design Control unit The keypad and microprocessor include all components necessary for operating the machine such as an Information Display and wash cycle selection buttons. The microprocessor (1) is mounted just behind t...

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41 Mechanical and electrical design Relays The Wascomat Emerald series models employ three relays. The relays control: • the reversing wash of the wash motor (1,2) • the extraction motor (3) Construction The body of the relay holding the stationa...

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42 63 0473 Mechanical and electrical design Fig. 63 Panels The machines are equipped with a top panel made of stainless steel. The front panel is available in different colours or in stainless steel. The col- oured panels are made of phosphatized ste...

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43 Mechanical and electrical design Door, description The door consists of: backing board (1), door (2), glass (3) and door gasket (4). The backing board and door are both made of enameled aluminium. The backing board is bolted directly to the oute...

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44 Mechanical and electrical design 66 67 1153 1154 Drive motor Description in general The motor is mounted on an axle with rubber dampeners. The V-belt is tightened by turning the motor on the axle and locking it in place using the tightener on the ...

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45 Principal wiring and points of measuring on single-phase motors. The numbers at the connection points refer to the terminal num- bers at the motor connector plug. The numbers in circles indicate points of ampere measurements. Mechanical and electr...

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46 68 Mechanical and electrical design 1700 W125 208-240 V 60 Hz single-phase ...

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47 68 Mechanical and electrical design 1791 W185 208-240 V 60 Hz single-phase ...

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48 Mechanical and electrical design Motor connections 1, 2 and 3: wash speed (18-pole winding). 4, 5 and 6: extract speed (2-pole winding) 7 and 9: motor overload protector. Motor overload protector The motor is equipped with two self-resetting, ther...

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49 Mechanical and electrical design 71 1158 Water level controls One pressure switch is used to control the correct water levels during various cycles of the washing program. Adjustment All pressure switches are factory-calibrated to meet specific re...

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50 Inlet valves Construction The valve has a single-inlet with either one, two or three outlets, each with its own solenoid coil. The body is made of heat-resistant polyamid plastic and the solenoids encased in water-tight plastic. A filter screen on...

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51 Mechanical and electrical design 76 1181 74 1186 75 1187 Maintenance instructions Lime scale can block the hole in the valve diaph- ragm and interfere with the function of the valve. It is therefore advisable to disassemble and clean the valve at ...

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52 Mechanical and electrical design 79 0369 77 0311 78 0368 Inlet valve for W185 The water inlets have brass bodies with larger cross section of the outlet in order to achieve a shorter filling time for the machine. Construction The valve housing is ...

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53 Mechanical and electrical design 80 1182 Soap supply box The three-compartment soap supply box is located at the top of the machine. Viewed from the front, the compartments marked with figures 1, 2 and 3 are used as follows: Compartment 1 This com...

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54 Mechanical and electrical design 81 1159 Drain valve Description The drain valve is operated by using the pressure in the cold water intake. A tube (1) is connected between the cold water intake and a solenoid valve (2). When the solenoid valve i...

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55 Maintenance Preventive maintenance has been reduced to a minimum by the careful design of reliable compo- nents and material. However, the following measures should be taken at regular intervals and in proportion to the hours of service. IMPORTANT...

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56 • Check that all tubing, piping and connections are free from leaks. • Wipe and clean the inside of the machine, making sure that the control components are protected from moisture and dirt during the cleaning operation. Trouble shooting If th...

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57 Trouble shooting 86 1210 87 1211 A A B C If machine does not extract A Check the extract relay and relay coil for proper operation. B Check the door lock, including cable. If motor does not operate at wash speed A Check the wash relay. B Check the...

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58 If the machine runs slowly on wash speed or there is a slapping or thumping noise. A Replace V-belts If a metallic noise can be heard at the rear of machine A Tighten pulley on motor shaft If the door is leaking A Check the door gasket. If the gas...

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59 If there is a leaking around the glass A Replace door gasket if worn. If water does not enter the machine. A Check the valve coils on inlet valves. B Check wires leading to valve coils. C Be sure water shut-off valves are in open position! Trouble...

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60 If water continues to fill without stopping. A Check the hose attached to level control unit. B Check the inlet valves for dirt underneath the valve diaphragm. To localize, shut off power. If water continues to flow, inlet valves have foreign mate...

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61 If the machine or panels vibrate Tighten the bolts and level the washer. If keypad buttons do not work A Check the ribbon connector for proper contact on the microprocessor board. B Replace the keypad. Trouble shooting 95 1140 96 1476 Fig. 95 Fig....