36H79719R0009-001.docx

ITEM # 1 – SMALL PIECE FOLDING MACHINE:

Furnish and install one (1) each return to feed color touch screen-controlled Small Piece Folder. Folders shall be located in same area as the folder being replaced. Folders shall include a digital counter and be return to feed. The folder will be utilizing the existing overhead monorail drop station.

The new small piece folders shall be relocated within the new design of the laundry.

1. Folding machines shall be color touch screen controlled with trouble-shooting circuitry. Unit shall have a digital display for face width in inches and running count in stack, stacks eject setting, and total number of pieces.

2. Folding machines shall be capable of being programmed for all different items and folds used by the textile care facility.

3. Folding machine shall be capable of being programmed by keypad for air assisted French fold items, cross folds in half folds, quarter folds and one third folds, knife or air pinch – roll cross folds.

4. Machine shall be capable of folding pajama tops, pajama bottoms, robes, bed pads, terry bath towels, OR Towels, hand towels, and gowns. Each machine shall have programs developed for each category of linens being folded. Programs shall be backed up on two (2) thumb drives to allow for reprogramming in case of loss of programming due to power spikes or circuitry failure.

5. Machine shall be capable of automatic stacking in increments of 5's, 10's.

6. Machine shall have quality grading controls for stained and torn items.

7. Electrical Requirements - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz.

8. Four (4) each lockable castors are required on the small piece folder and return to feed.

9. Shall be capable of being operated by a single operator and return to feed.

10. LED piece counter is required.

11. Folder shall be equipped with reverse jog capabilities for removing jammed articles and have electronic jam shutoff.

1. Machines shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button (when activated). Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored RED. The folding machines shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button.

13. Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out / tag-out devices including hinged kit/box shall be supplied by the successful contractor.

14. All doors shall have interlock switches installed that will shut down the folder if opened during operation.

15. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / All doors on the right and left sides, back and top of the folder shall be installed in lieu of metal side panels/doors.

16. 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.

17. Panels / doors and top sides of the folders 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.

18. An hour meter shall be installed on the folder to show that actual run time of the folder for maintenance. Hour meters shall be installed on the operators control panel.

19. Small piece folder machines shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.

20. The feed station shall have a guard installed to prevent employees from touching or rubbing against either belts or ribbons.

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