B&C Technologies FC-18 Fire Cabinet - Manual (Page 23)

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The FC 18 have three different automatic programmes: Mem-
brane, Cotton wool and Stationwear . For these programmes
the drying time is adjusted automatically.
Programme: Membrane
When automatic mode is activated, the programme
Membrane
is set as first choice. Membrane should be used for firefighting
suits with membrane fabric. Drying temperature is 80ºC.
Programme: Cotton wool
To change automatic program, push button no 2 once more.
The programme Cotton wool should be used for firefighting
suits with cotton wool stuffing. Drying temperature is 80ºC.
Programme: Stationwear
For station and sportswear like T-shirts, sweat-shirts, pants etc.
Drying temperature is 60ºC.
Reactivation of impregnation
The programmes Membrane and Cotton wool have a unique
function. By the end of the drying cycle the cabinets goes into
reactivation mode. During 30 minutes the evacuation of air is
stopped and the temperature is maximized. This hardens the
impregnation of the suits.
Start programme
Push button 5 to start the cabinet.
Pause programme
To pause a working programme, open the doors. The cabinet
will start automatically when the doors are closed, and the start
button is pushed.
Interrupt a programme
To interrupt a working programme, push START/STOP.
Cool down
All programmes, both manual and automatic, have a cool down
phase of 15 minutes. During cool down the textiles are recon-
ditioned and the drying cabinet is cooled down. Time and tem-
perature cannot be changed.
If the doors are opened during the cool down, the fans will con-
tinue. This is normal procedure.
CAUTION
If a program is interrupted before the cool down has finished,
the ceiling of the cabinet could be very hot.
Maintenance
Installation during winter
If the cabinet is installed a cold winter day (below 0°C) and has
been out in the cold, we recommend that it is kept inside a few
hours before use.
Take good care of the cabinet
Only use a damp cloth with a mild detergent when cleaning the
cabinet.
Never use solvent to clean the display.
Ventilation system
Loosen the ventilation pipe on the cabinet every year and clean
if necessary around the evacuating channel.
IMPORTANT: Always switch off the electricity before start-
ing to work with the cabinet.
Inspect with set intervals the complete ventilation channel;
don’t forget the outer wall. There can easily be leafs and other
rubbish that chokes.
We recommend that you once a year, take down the service
doors and vacuum clean around the fans and elements.
Keep your cabinet efficient and economical
The ventilation channels shall be as short as possible. •
If possible, dry the same type of textiles at the same time. •
Do not dry with maximum temperature if you do not need to. •