Quality troubleshooting – Cissell AJ1032 User Manual

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Maintenance

AJ1032

Quality Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

“Crow’s feet” and
wrinkles close to buttons,
seams or folds

Old or hard padding

Check by placing a piece of cotton flannel on buck and pressing
garment again. If quality improves, replace padding.

Clogged air filter causing
low air pressure

Clean air filter.

Low incoming air pressure

Check the air pressure gauge at air inlet. It should be a constant
80 psi. Turn regulator knob to adjust if required.

Low pressing pressure due
to blow by in pressing
pressure air cylinder

When press head is closed and pressing pressure is applied,
check oil holes of pressing pressure air cylinder with a soap and
water solution for leaks. Air leaking out oil holes would indicate
blow by. Replace cylinder cup and seals.

Damp patches on padding

Low head or buck
temperature

Check head surface temperature with a pyrometer or comparable
measuring device. Head temperature should be 325° to 340°F. If
temperature is below recommended range, review possible
causes below.

Clogged steam strainer*

Clean steam strainer.

Low steam pressure

Check pressure at steam connection. It should be a constant
100 psi minimum (115 psi is recommended). Make corrective
action to steam system as required.

Faulty steam trap or check
valve*

Check steam traps and check valves in steam outlet line for
proper operation. Clean or replace traps as necessary.

Brown stain on finished
garment

Accumulation of burnt
starch or dirt on padding

Replace padding.

Chemical residue in
garment from washer

Test pH of final rinse water from washer. It should be 7.

Rough finish on garment

Garment pressed while too
dry

Before pressing, garments should be extracted or conditioned to
approximately 40% – 50% moisture retention. Garments should
be stored in plastic until time for pressing.

“Leave off” marks occur
where a portion of the
garment protrudes from
the buck

Improper head pressure
and/or alignment

Adjust head pressure and alignment.

* Customer-furnished

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