COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.docx

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM # 0001 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION

Furnish and install two (2) each 400/500-pound production gas heated dryer with external to the machine lint collection. The dryer shall have color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics and capable of being programmed for dryer loads. The 400/500-pound dryer shall be non-pass thru with 2-way tilting for loading and unloading. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 400/500-pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from a new monorail. The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms, and surgical linens. Any existing roof penetrations will be removed or capped in compliance with State Roofing Codes.

1. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type,

2. Commercial preservation, packaging and packing against damage required.

3. Furnish and install one (1) new 480-volt power disconnect box for. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for dryer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical Requirements - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz. Electrical installation shall include ¾ inch EMT conduit with compression fittings. Disconnects shall be installed in accordance with NEC 110.26 (A) (1) (2)

4. Dryer shall be microprocessor/color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics and capable of being programmed for dryer loads and capable of programming each category of textiles.

5. Tumbler shall be provided with removable cylinder panels and provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee.

6. Reversing and non-reversing required.

7. Tumbler shall be gas heated.

8. A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required.

9. Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels.

10. Dryer shall be equipped with a microprocessor time and temperature.

11. The tumbler shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All ductworks shall be galvanized steel and new to the outside of the building. All ductwork located outside will be new, sealed, weather proofed, be identified and have directional flow markings installed.

12. A blow-down device will be installed within the dryer location. A minimum 1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around the dryer. This device shall include:

a. A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI.

b. Minimum 50-foot length of heavy duty, ½ inch ID reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel.

c. Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas. Extensions shall be mounted on a wall.

d. Locations of the blow down device(s) shall be depicted on drawings.

13. Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere.

14. Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored AMBER) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Dryer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.

28. An hour meter shall be installed on the dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryers.

An I-beam or other acceptable means with a ½ ton electric hoist or other device shall be supplied and installed to remove dryer motors for maintenance.

ITEM # 0002 - Large Washer Extractors:

Furnish and install new, one (1), 800/900 LB, one (1) 400/500 LB, two (2) 200/300 LB. washer extractors with total wastewater heat recovery capability. The washer extractors shall be of the shell and cylinder type.

The washer extractors shall be designed on the soiled side production floor of the textile care processing facility. A staph barrier wall shall be built around the washer extractors (or other suitable/approved arrangement for soiled separation) and into the system to prevent cross-contamination.

The washer extractors shall be sling loaded from overhead soiled monorail system Above the washer extractors, install an I-beam or similar device, with a minimum ½ Ton electrical hoist for the removal and replacement of motors for the maintenance of the washer extractors.

Ordering Data (washer extractors):

1. The washer extractors covered by this document shall be of the split pocket pass through type.

2. The wash system is to be designed for semi-automatic sling loading and manual unloading to a linen cart.

3. The wash system shall be capable of being sling loaded without any spillage. The existing washer extractors loading chutes shall be rebuilt and used with the new split pocket pass through type washer extractors. The contractor will provide new washer extractors loading chutes that will accommodate the equipment offered.

4. Multiple compartment minimum of 3, split pocket pass through type.

5. Successful contractor shall interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. Pipe and connections shall be furnished for utilizing the liquid supply system. A chemical manifold shall be installed for the dispensing all chemicals.

6. Water level sight glass is required.

7. Anti-vibration protection is required.

8. The washer extractors shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored Amber) identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washer extractors shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended.

9. Washer extractors shall have a color touch screen controls & information system” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics and automatic cycle control type. Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.

12 Washer extractors shall be vented through roof to the outside atmosphere.

13 Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.

14 All electrical will be new from the existing electrical panel to the new equipment and have electrical identification installed as require in the electrical identification section of this document. Electrical requirements are – 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

15 Connection points for water and compressed air shall be from the main headers in the mechanical room. The successful offeror shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment location.

16 Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacle and an air line with quick disconnect at equipment location for mechanic’s use.

17 An hour gauge shall be installed on the equipment that will show actual hours of run time on the washer extractors.

18 Water reuse and recycling are NOT required.

ITEM # 0003 - BLANKET FOLDER SYSTEM:

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, two (2) operator spreader-feeding machine that is capable of feeding thermal blankets, bath blankets and bedspreads through the feeding device into a folder-cross folder. Each station shall be equipped with counters. Spreader-feeding machine shall be capable of meeting blanket production requirements of 500 thermal blankets per hour, 500 bath blankets per hour, and 500 bedspreads per hour. Thermal blankets, bath blankets and bedspreads will each run separately.

1. One (1) each, color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics controlled, folder-cross folder and stacker with rear discharge to the clean take away conveyor. Quality grading controls are required.

2. One (1) each, 360-degree sphere mirror shall allow visual observation of feeder, folder and stacker operation.

3. The blanket folding system shall be designed for return to operator

Ordering Data Production Blanket Spreader Feeding Machine

Furnish and install one (1) each, two (2) station, clip or clip-less blanket spreader feeding machine. Spreader feeder shall be capable of meeting blanket production requirements. The blanket spreader/feeder shall include digital piece counters and return-to-feed conveyor.

a. Blanket spreader feeding machine shall be capable of producing 500 thermal blankets per hour, 500 bath blankets per hour, and 500 bedspreads per hour. Thermal blankets, bath blankets and bedspreads will each run separately. It is essential that flat sheets are compatible with the machine, if feasible. Additionally, the blanket folder should be positioned at a height that ensures the sanitary integrity of all laundry processed through the machine is not compromised.

b. Automatic blanket spreader feeding machine shall be capable of feeding thermal blankets, bath blankets and bedspreads through the feeding device into the folder without moving the blanket spreader-feeding machine.

c. Furnish and install new 208-volt power disconnect box for the new blanket folder. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the dryer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

d. Blanket spreader feeding machine shall be installed, leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

e. Blanket spreader-feeding machine shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.

f. Blanket spreader feeding machine shall be color touch screen controls & information systems that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics controlled and capable of being programmed for each item.

g. Each loading station shall be equipped with a LED counter to determine the number of blankets being processed.

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

i. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button, (colored RED) with yellow background and legends shall be inter-locked with the entire blanket folding system and when activated shall render the entire system inoperable. The blanket spreader feeder machine shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red.

j. 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.

k. The blanket spreader feeding machine will have capabilities of changing from thermal blankets to bath blankets, to bedspreads by selecting the pre-programmed program.

l. The blanket spreader feeder machine shall be programmed to automatically adjust the speeds of the blanket folder for items being folded.

m. 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 blanket spreader feeder machine in lieu of metal side panels.

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

o. 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.

p. An hour meter shall be installed on the spreader feeder machine to show the actual run time of the spreader feeder machine for maintenance.

q. Provide 4-Plex GFCI receptacle in the blanket folder location for mechanics use.

Ordering Data Production Blanket Folder Cross Folder with Stacker Conveyor:

Furnish and install one (1) each – blanket folder-cross-folder. Folder shall be rear discharge to a new clean take away conveyor. Folder shall be an integral unit equipped with a conveyor feed and capable of meeting blanket production requirements. Production requirements - 500 thermal blankets per hour, 500 bath blankets per hour and 500 bedspreads per hour. Thermal blankets, bath blankets and bedspreads will each run separately.

a. Blanket folder cross folder shall be capable of receiving thermal blankets, bath blankets and bed spreads from the blanket spreader feeder.

b. Furnish and install new 208 volt power disconnect box for the new dryer. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the dryer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. One power disconnect box is acceptable for the blanket folding system. Disconnects shall be installed in accordance with NEC 110.26 (A) (1) (2)

c. Blanket folding machine shall be installed, leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

d. The blanket folding machine, stacker and return discharge conveyor shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.

e. The blanket folding machine and conveyor shall be electrically interlocked to the blanket spreading machine.

f. The blanket folding machine shall be equipped with quality grading controls for rips, tears and stains and shall work in conjunction with the blanket spreader feeder machine.

g. The blanket folding machine and stacker shall be equipped with an illuminating emergency stop buttons (colored RED) with yellow background and legend when activated, inter-locked with the entire blanket folding system and when activated shall render the entire system (spreader feeder. folder cross-folder and stacker) inoperable. The folding machine and stacker shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red.

h. Blanket folder shall have reverse jog capability for removing jammed articles and have electronic jam shutoff.

i. The blanket folder cross folder control shall be a field programmable microprocessor control with an alphanumeric display, providing a minimum number of programs for folding currently being used by the facility. The blanket 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.

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

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

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

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

n. The blanket stacker shall be color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics /microprocessor controlled.

o. The stacker conveyor shall operate with a predetermined stack count from three (3) thermal blankets up to 10 bath blankets and bedspreads and shall automatically transport in increments providing space for the next stack.

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

q. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install 3/8” thick 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.

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

s. 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.

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

u. An hour meter shall be installed on the blanket folder cross folder and stacker conveyor to show the actual run time of the folder cross folder and stacker conveyor machines for maintenance.

v. Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out / tag-out devices shall be supplied by the contractor.

w. Furnish one (1) each, 360-degree sphere mirror shall allow visual observation of blanket feeder, folder and stacker operation.