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•Laundry Operations

Clinic ObjectivesPoints of contactsFunction of FATCommon Laundry DiscrepanciesWasher\ExtractorOperations\Troubleshooting


•Laundry Operations

Clinic Objectives:Dryer OperationsPress OperationsBarber Chair InformationResource CD Information


Points of Contact:

Dave Powell, Habitability Manager,Phone: (757) 443-2524/DSN: 646Email: [email protected]

MMC (SW) Darrell Teegarden,Laundry Specialist, MechanicalPhone: (757) 443-2532/DSN:646Email:[email protected]

EM1 (SW) Robert Crabtree,Laundry Specialist, ElectricalPhone:(757) 443-2531/DSN: 646Email:[email protected]


Function of FAT

Functional Tasks:Fleet habitability assistance representatives,Laundry Division, provide training to ship’smaintenance personnel, make minor repairs asnecessary, stress the importance ofmaintenance (PMS) of equipment, check thesafety parameters of equipment and verifyCOSAL support.


Function of FAT

Functional Tasks: (continued)Conduct Full Management Review on LaundryOperations prior to SMA, SMI, INSURV, orwhenever ship requires.Provide Training and Technical Assistance forLaundry operators and maintenance personnel.


Function of FAT

Description of Full ManagementReview:

Complete evaluation of Laundry Equipment.Review of Logs and Records.Evaluation of operators and maintenancepersonnel.


General Laundry

Common Discrepancies:Scales

A padeye/appropriate permanent mountingsystem for laundry scaleLaundry scale was not mounted above 6’ 5”Scale must be linear, dial-indicating, 100-lb.Capacity (Model# 6100, Kippenbrock scaleservice 757-588-0061)


General Laundry

Common Discrepancies:Eyewash Station

No station providedImproper operation

StoolType “V” stool not provided (NSN# H2090-00266-7463)


General Laundry

Common Discrepancies: (continued)

Laundry BasketsNo baskets provided

Laundry Bags Stowage (Clean/Soiled)Adequate areas

Areas for soiled and clean laundry shall be be fittedwith deck and overhead gratings as specified in sect622 of GSFS and circumscribed by telescoping battensas specified in sect 670 of GSFS


General Laundry


Sorting BinsMinimum number of bin required is 25% ofcombined E-7 & Above

Laundry DetergentMore than a daily operational needs werestowed in the laundry


General Laundry


Logs\Job Qualification Requirements(JQRs)

Receipt/issue log not up to date / being usedMaintenance log not up to date / being usedHeat stress log not up to date / being usedOperators not qualified to operate equipment


General Laundry


SafetyW/E’s, Tumbler/Dryers, Presses had missing orillegible safety placardsExposed gear, belt, rotating shaft (RotatingMachinery)Improper cleaning/mesh/installation (FireHazard)


Laundry Operations,Washer / Extractors

Washer /Extractors:

EDRO Dyna Wash.60, 100, or 200LB ModelsAutomatic Operation usingStandard Navy WashFormulas.Chemicals used:automatically dispensedEcolab solid detergent.Typical wash cycle: Break /suds, drain, flush / suds,drain, low speed extract,rinse, drain, rinse, drain, highspeed extract.



Formulas:Number 1 Wash Formula

Used for White and Khaki Cotton, Syntheticand Synthetic / Cotton Blend Fabrics.

Number 2 Wash FormulaUsed for Utility and Organizational Clothing.

Number 3 Wash FormulaUsed for Woolens, Synthetic / Wool BlendFabrics and Special Hazard Uniforms.



Safety Devices:Vibration Limit Switch

Protects the machine from excessive vibration.Door Interlock

Protects operator from opening door on operatingmachine.

Electric CircuitryProtects the machine from overload conditions.

Rotating Machinery GuardsProtects personnel from rotating equipment.



Common DiscrepanciesPLC controller/thermostat was not set to washtemperaturesMachine load information plateSignal buzzer not audible/visibleBasket door hinge pins ineffective/missingBasket door latch does not fully engageLoad door gasket leaksMain brake air incorrect pressureBooster heater inop/did not activateHigh speed extract inoperative


Laundry Operations,Tumbler / Dryers

ManufacturersCissell

50-100 LBHoyt

50 LBAmerican

100 LB



Operating FeaturesTemperature control:

High 175 - 185 degrees, Low 155-165 degreesCycle timer

0-60 minute timerCool down timer

Cools clothing and dryer prior to stopping.Reversing timer

reverses the drum to allow for even drying.



Lint Filters:40 mesh filters are requiredPrimary Filters

Should be checked every 2 Hours of operation.Secondary Filters

Should be checked every 4 Hours of operation.



Safety Devices:Electrical Circuitry

Protects the machine from overload conditions.Door Switch

Protects the operator from the rotating drum.Rotating Machinery Guards

Protects the operator and maintenancepersonnel from rotating equipment.



Common DiscrepanciesLint Filters were not 40 meshPrimary & Secondary filters fowled with lintLint Filters torn/missingVentilation not set on high speedDrum misalignCould not regulate low\high temp.Dryer door safety interlock ooc


Laundry Operations,Presses

Presses:Manufacturers

AjaxForentaRheemNew Yorker



Operation:Head Closing

Two hands are required for the closing of thehead onto the buck.

Head ReleaseReleased by pressing the release bar or liftingon release bar.



Buck Padding:Padding should be fluffy, 3/4 - 1 inch ofpadding wrapped around edge of buck

Steel Wool Pad (changed yearly)2 50oz.Felt Pads (changed every 2 months)Cover (changed when dirty / stained / marked /burnt)



Safety Test:3/4 inch obstruction test for Ajax, Rheemand New Yorker.

An object simulating a human hand is placedbetween the head and the buck.

Safety Bar for ForentaAn object simulating a human arm is placedbeneath the safety bar.


Laundry Operations,Barber Chairs

Barber ChairsManufacturerTurnbull Enterprises, INC.

3501 Marmenco Ct.Baltimore, MD 21230(410)-789-1700


Laundry Operations,Barber Chairs

Common ProblemsBrake Assembly (Part# 18223)

Becomes loose and needs to be tightened.Breaks and is unable to be tightened.

Hydraulic PumpBreaks seal and is unable to raise chair.

(non-repairable needs replaced)


Laundry Operations,Resource CD-Rom

NSTM Chapter 655, Laundry and DryCleaning

Contains descriptive technical informationpertaining to shipboard operations,equipment installations and design criteria.Safety featuresoperational and maintenance procedures



Shipboard Laundry and Dry CleaningEquipment CatalogS6152-B1-CAT-010

Contains list of approved equipmentdesigned to meet shipboard environmentaleffects.Offers simplified operator to equipmentinterface, safety requirements andefficiency.



Laundry Safety InstructionsContains operational and safetyinstructions on all shipboard laundryequipment.



Technical ManualsWasher / ExtractorsTumbler / DryersPressesBarber Chairs



FormsLaundry Bulk Work LogCPO laundry LogOfficers Laundry LogLaundry Equipment Maintenance Log



TrainingShip’s Servicemen JQR’sContains the fundamental, system and tasksections required for qualification oflaundry personnel.

Laundry / dry cleaning chemical usageReceiving and issueWasher / extractorTumbler / dryer



TrainingShip’s Servicemen JQR’s

Laundry / dry cleaning pressSpotting boardDry cleaning machineReceipt inspector


Laundry Operations,Suppliers and Contractors

The first source should be the NavalSupply System.There are several reliable outsidesources.



D. W. Boyd Corporation Laundry Equipment, Parts and Service4003 Colley Ave.Norfolk, VA 23508(757) 423-2268



Kentronics, Inc Laundry Parts and Service6207 Portsmouth BLVDPortsmouth, VA 23701(757) 465-7800



Ecolab Laundry Chemicals348 Barcelona Dr.Chesapeake, VA 23322(800) 352-5326


Laundry Operations,Conclusion

Questions?

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