TM 10-3510-209-10
2-9. OPERATING PROCEDURES. (CONT)
c.
Extracting. (FIG. 2-3)
WARNING
While extractor basket is spinning, keep hands away. Failure to observe this
warning may cause serious injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Do not force extractor lid open. Failure to observe this caution may cause serious
damage to equipment.
(1)
Place 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of laundry (approx one-half of a full load) from the pre-extraction
bin into the extractor.
(2)
Distribute load evenly around the basket for balance. Ensure articles are completely inside
basket.
(3)
Close the extractor lid.
(4)
Pull out EMERGENCY STOP button.
(5)
Set timer to desired setting (normally 3 minutes) and press START button. The lid will lock,
the lid lock signal light will come on, and the machine will spin for the set time.
(6)
Emergency stop procedures are as follows:
(a)
If the machine vibrates excessively or is extremely noisy, or if something is caught
between the basket and the curb, push the EMERGENCY STOP button.
(b)
When the signal light goes out, open the lid and rebalance the load. Ensure nothing
has dropped between the basket and the curb.
(c)
To restart the extractor, pull out the EMERGENCY STOP button, close the lid, and
press the START button. When extraction is completed, the basket will stop and the lid
lock signal light will go out.
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