36H79718R0010-005.docx

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ITEM # 1 – Thermal Fluid Flatwork Ironing Systems:

Furnish and install one (1) each, color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics controlled flatwork ironing systems capable of adjusting the speeds of the spreader-feeding machine, ironer, and folder-cross folder machine from one location. The flatwork ironing system shall be capable of holding and feeding flatwork until folded and stacked and shall consist of:

A. One (1) each, clip or clip-less automatic combination spreader-feeding machine that is capable of feeding large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer and the combination folder-cross folder and large piece stacker. Each station shall be equipped with counters. Spreader-feeding machine shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements of 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

B. One (1) each, self-contained natural gas fired, thermal fluid heated flatwork ironer with canopy with power exhaust, and sealed combustion intake through roof. Ventilating canopy that conforms to the manufacturer's standard method of exhausting heat from the rolls will be considered.

C. One (1) each, four-lane combination folder-cross folder, four-lane small piece folding and sheet stacker with conveyor. Quality grading controls are required.

D. Furnish and install two (2) each (per system), 50 foot retractable blow-down devices (one at each end of the ironing systems) capable of reaching around all production equipment on each ironing system. Blow-down devices shall include gauged air pressure regulators capable of regulating air pressure from 0 psi to 30 psi.

E. Two (2) each, 360 degree sphere mirrors (per system) shall allow visual observation of feeder, ironer, folder and stacker operation for each ironing system.

F. Ethernet connections shall be installed on all pieces of the system that will allow for trouble shooting mechanical/operational problems from factory technicians.

G. Furnish two (2) each thumb drives with backup programs for each ironing system offered.

Ordering Data (Medium Production Combination Spreader Feeding Machine):

Furnish and install one (1) each – spreader feeding machine. Spreader feeder shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements.

1. Combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of producing 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

2. Automatic combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of feeding large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer.

3. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

4. Spreader feeding machine shall be installed leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

5. Spreader-feeding machines shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.

6. Spreader feeding machines shall have a color touch screen controls and have an adjustable speed control installed that is capable of adjusting and synchronizing the speeds of the spreader feeding machine, flatwork ironer, and folder cross folder and stacker from one location.

7. Each loading station shall be equipped with a counter to determine the number of sheets being processed.

8. The machine shall be provided with quality grading controls mounted at each station and shall operate in conjunction with grading controls provided with the existing folder-cross folders. The quality grading controls will be for tears and stains.

9. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) inter-locked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system inoperable. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed. The spreader feeder machine shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch.

10. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the spreader feeding machine so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.

11. Spreader feeding machine will have capabilities of feeding large piece items either with clips or clip-less.

12. The spreader feeder machine shall be programmed with a waxing program that will automatically adjust the speeds of the ironing system and shut off the vacuum of the ironer during the waxing program.

13. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install a minimum of 3/8 inches in thickness scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels on both the right and left sides of the spreader feeder machine in lieu of metal side panels.

14. Panels shall be mounted flush with the sides of the system.

15. Panels shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system.

16. Spreader feeder machine shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.

17. The spreader feeder shall include a pneumatically controlled swing away or retractable discharge conveyor that allows for access to the feed table of the ironer without moving the feeder for feeding small pieces.

18. All electrical and operational switches/buttons shall be labeled. All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core.

19. An hour meter shall be installed on each spreader feeder machine that will show actual hours of run time of the spreader feeders.

20. The spreader feeder machine shall have four (4) green feeding belts/ribbons installed to identify the four feeding lanes center for feeding small pieces into the ironer. The spreader feeder shall also have two (2) blue colored feeding belts/ribbons to identify the center for large piece two lane feeding operations.

Ordering Data (Medium Production Thermal Fluid Flatwork Ironer):

Furnish and install one (1) each, self-contained thermal fluid heated flatwork ironer. The flatwork ironer shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. The flatwork ironing systems shall consist of:

1. Ironer, Flatwork, 2 or 3 Large Roll, Commercial (Apron-less) self-contained thermal fluid heated flatwork ironer with canopy and power exhaust through roof. Exhausting ventilating canopy that conforms to the manufacturer's standard method of exhausting heat from the rolls will be considered. All exhaust duct work shall have large fire access/cleanout doors installed. All exhaust duct work shall be new from the ironer through the roof.

2. The self-contained thermal fluid ironers shall consist of the following:

a) The flatwork ironer shall have a working width to accommodate the largest flatwork processed at the facility.

b) The flatwork ironer shall have equal roll pressure along the chests.

c) The flatwork ironer chests shall be of the manufacturer’s standard chest type and shall be polished.

d) The flatwork ironer shall have all pipes flanged and shall be reachable from the side of the ironer

e) The flatwork ironer shall have chests shall be equipped with air-vents.

f) The flatwork ironer shall have adjustable contact pressure between roll and chest.

g) The flat work ironer shall have 2 preset contact pressures activated via program.

h) The flatwork ironer shall be provided with an adjustable vacuum system which shall allow moisture to be evacuated through each perforated roll.

i) The flatwork ironer rolls shall have roller bearings on both shaft ends.

j) The flatwork ironer shall be equipped with each roll capable of rising out of and lowering into each chest. Each roll shall lock in the raised position to prevent accidental lowering if loss of air pressure should occur.

k) The flatwork ironer shall have an infinitely variable roll speed using one inverter control that is capable of maintaining a constant ironing speed. The flatwork ironer speed range shall be a minimum of 50 fpm up to a least of 170 fpm adjusted automatically via preset programs. Ironer speed shall be shown on the control panel.

l) The flatwork ironer shall be equipped with an appropriately sized drive motor and must be capable of reversing the rolls.

m) The flatwork ironer shall have an emergency brake capable of stopping the roll within 0.3sec after the finger bar or one of the emergency stop have been activated.

n) The flatwork ironer shall be provided with a canopy that covers each roll to reduce heat radiation and meet OSHA requirements.

o) If ironer tapes are not serviced at the front of the ironer, the flatwork ironer shall be provided with cat walks, handrails and a ladder as well as a remote start and stop to facilitate servicing the ironer tapes.

p) The flatwork ironer shall be provided with chest insulation of at least 4” around the chest and of at least 2” on the side frame to reduce heat radiation.

q) The flatwork ironer shall be of modular construction to provide ease of installation and shall require no anchoring.

r) The flatwork ironer rolls shall be covered with factory installed spring press. Two Nomex or Aramide needle-felt padding shall be supplied with the flatwork ironer for each roll for installation at time of assembly. A second set Nomex or Aramide needle-felt padding shall be supplied with the flatwork ironer for each roll as spares.

s) The flatwork ironer shall have an Alarm if waxing of chests is needed (adjustable.)

t) The flatwork ironer shall have an Alarm for low oil level in the expansion tank. The expansion tank shall have a device to remove the water from the oil.

u) The flatwork ironer shall have an Alarm for low air pressure.

v) The flatwork ironer shall have an automatic roll pressure reduction feature when not in use. The rolls shall automatically rise in the event of a power interruption to avoid scorching flatwork and ironer padding.

w) The flatwork ironer shall include a device that shall provide automatic guide tape tensioning as well as simultaneous manual lateral adjustment capability of all guide tapes to prevent guide tape tracking from forming indentations and increased wear on the roll covers.

x) If ribbons are replaced from the rear of the ironer, a rear work platform shall be installed with a minimum 24 inch platform for the safety of employees.

y) The flatwork ironer shall have a digital temperature to display exhaust temperature in 1st roll, the oil inlet temperature of the chest, the flue gas outlet.

z) The flatwork ironer shall have a fully adjustable operating temperature between 300-400 F.

aa) Provide and install new heavy duty wall mounted 12 x 24 cabinet with spill response kit consisting of at a minimum spill socks, pads, three (3) pairs of rubber gloves, three (3) pairs of safety goggles, disposable bags and ties, etc., for ironing system offered.

ab) Ironer system operating instructions shall be on laminated plastic name plants. All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core with magnetic backing.

3. Production standards are - 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

4. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

5. Ironers shall be installed level.

6. Roll guards (colored RED) required.

7. Electrical reversing of drives required.

8. Underside of chest shall be insulated with minimum 4” insulation.

9. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the ironer so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.

10 The flatwork ironer shall have a waxing program installed that will automatically turn off the vacuum during waxing and cleaning operations.

11. Furnish and install two (2), fifty (50) foot blow-down devices with automatic wind up hose reel, capable of reaching around the ironing system. Blow-down devices shall include gauged air pressure regulators capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI. Location of these blow down devices shall be in the front and rear of the flatwork ironer.

12. Install 360-degree sphere mirrors above the ironer system that shall allow visual observation of, ironer and folder operation.

13. Thermocouples shall be installed on each end of the ironer chest or rolls with remote digital temperature readouts. Digital LED display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

14. Thermocouple shall be installed on the incoming hot water supply line with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

15. Thermocouple shall be installed on the condensate hot water return line with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

16. Thermocouples shall be installed on the transfer/gap plates (if applicable) with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

17. Thermocouple shall be installed on the exhaust of the ironer with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

18. All remote digital LED temperature readouts for above thermocouples shall be located within the same area of the ironer, behind clear side Lucite panels, and labeled.

Other methods of displaying the thermocouples temperatures will be considered.

19. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / doors on both the right and left sides of the, ironer, and folder in lieu of metal side panels.

20. Panels shall be mounted with-in the doors, flush with the sides of the system and shall be a minimum of 3/8 inches in thickness.

21. Panels / doors shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels / doors shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system.

22. Ironer shall be equipped with an illuminating emergency stop buttons (colored RED) when activated at each end of the ironer, interlocked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system (spreader feeder, ironer, folder cross folder and stacker) inoperable. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed. The ironer shall also be equipped with a normal equipment stop button (colored RED). All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch.

23. Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacles at each equipment location for mechanics use.

24. An hour meter shall be installed on each flatwork ironer that will show actual hours of run time of the ironers.

25. Spreader Feeder machine, Thermal Fluid Ironer and folder cross folder with large piece stacker shall be inter-locked to make complete system that includes emergency stops and quality grading.

26. The flatwork ironer shall be equipped with a totalizing non-resettable gas meter. The non-resettable gas meter is required for the flatwork ironer and heater to prove fuel consumption is less than the heat input limit in therms per year.

27. Sufficient fresh air supply is essential to ensure optimum combustion and the area of air supply openings must be in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Air openings must be kept wide open when the burner is firing and clear from restriction to flow.

28. Proper venting is essential to assure efficient combustion. Insufficient draft or overdraft will promote hazards and inefficient burning. The offeror shall insure that vents are in good condition, sized properly and with no obstructions.

1. All piping within the flatwork ironer will be insulated and wrapped in white textured aluminum, identified and have directional flow markings installed.

Ordering Data Medium Production Folder Cross Folder with Large Piece Stacker Conveyor:

Furnish and install one (1) each – Four lane primary and three cross fold combination folder-cross-folder. Folder shall be an integral unit equipped with a conveyor feed and capable of meeting ironer production requirements. Production requirements - 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

The folder cross folder shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.

1. Combination folder-cross folder, four-lane.

2. Four-lane folder cross folder shall be capable of receiving small pieces from the flatwork ironer.

3. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

4. Folding machine shall be installed, leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

5. Folding machine, stacker and conveyor shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.

6. Folding machine and conveyor shall be electrically interlocked to the ironing system.

7. Each lane shall be equipped with a counter to determine the number of small pieces folded.

8 Each folder shall be equipped with quality grading controls for rips, tears and stains and shall work in conjunction with the spreader feeder machine.

9. The folding machine and stacker shall be equipped with an illuminating emergency stop buttons (colored RED) when activated, inter-locked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system (spreader feeder. ironer, folder cross-folder and stacker) inoperable. The folding machine and stacker shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed.

10. Folder shall have reverse jog capability.

11. The folder cross folder control shall be a field programmable microprocessor or color touch screen control. The folder cross folder control shall be capable of changing the operation of the entire automated folder cross folder system to the required functional configuration for the specific item being processed by simply choosing the appropriate program. A lock out feature shall be included to prevent unauthorized programming.

12. The folder cross-folder shall be equipped with trouble shooting for use in case of a component failure.

13. The folder cross-folder shall be equipped with a totalizing digital display counter on each of the folding lanes.

14. The folder cross folder shall operate compatibly with the flatwork ironer operating at a minimum speed range from 30 feet per minute to 170 feet per minute.

15. The stacker conveyor shall operate as an integral part of the folder cross-folder.

16. The stacker conveyor shall maintain the quality of the folded items during the stacking process.

17. The stacker conveyor shall be capable of receiving folded flatwork from the folder cross-folder and drop release the flatwork into precise stack by using a combination centering conveyor.

18. The stacker shall be microprocessor controlled.

19. The stacker conveyor shall operate with a predetermined stack count of up to 20 large piece flatwork items and shall automatically transport in increments providing space for the next stack.

20. The stacker conveyor shall have lockable casters and be of the modular concept so that it can simply be plugged into the folder cross-folder for utility connections by using quick disconnects.

21. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

22. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / doors on both the right and left sides of the folder-cross folder and stacker in lieu of metal side panels.

23. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the folder cross folder and stacker so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.

24. An hour meter shall be installed on each folder that will show actual hours of run time of the folders.

ITEM # 2 – CLEAN SIDE CLEAN TAKE AWAY CONVEYOR:

1. Furnish and install one (1) Clean Side Clean Take Away Conveyor system. The system offered shall be capable of receiving clean textiles automatically from ironing systems and conveying the textiles from the ironing systems to cart assembly area without manual attention. All conveyors shall be equipped with an illuminating (when activated) emergency stop buttons (colored RED) located within 25 feet of each work station. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button.

2. The clean take-away conveyor shall be located with no obstructions and allow linen to be transported to the cart make-up area for storage and shipping.

3. The new clean take-away conveyor shall not block or interfere with any established walkways or work stations.

4. The new layout of the take-away conveyor shall allow for the carts to be made up in the cart make up area at the end of the clean take-away conveyor and allow carts to be moved to the clean side loading docks without obstructions to either area.