MODELS 44SP/44SPG

VACUUM
SPOTTING BOARD

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
MADE IN THE USA
 CONTENTS

Specifications 3

Installation Instructions 4

Operating Instructions 5

Spotting Instructions 6

Maintenance 7

Troubleshooting 8

Parts Illustrations 10-13

MODEL: _______________________________
SERIAL NO: ____________________________

Booklet Part No. 30793

Booklet Revision No. 12.19

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications 44SP/44SPG

Models 44SP / 44SPG Steam Inlet NPT 1/2"

Steam Outlet NPT 1/2"
Recommended steam pressure PSIG 75-85
kPa 517-586
Steam consumption @ 80psig(552 kPa) BHP 1
kg/hr 15.6
lb/hr 34.5
Compressed air NPT 1/2"
Air consumption

Recommended air pressure PSIG 80

kPa 552
Air Vacuum Connection NPT 1 1/4"
Optional Vacuum Motor Attachment Electrical
Voltage: 110-120VAC, 1PH, 60Hz, 8.1 Amps (Cord Connected)
Voltage: 220VAC, 1PH, 60Hz, 4.1 Amps (Cord Connected)
Weight (crated)
Shipping lbs 244
kg 111
1 Steam Connection 3 Air Connection 5 Optional Vacuum motor
2 Steam Outlet 4 Air Vacuum Connection 6 Vacuum On/Off switch

Detail Line Drawing

(millimeters shown in parentheses)

TOP VIEW

6
3
5 1
4
2

END VIEW REAR VIEW

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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.

UNCRATING
Uncrate the machine carefully and check for concealed damage. If any damage caused by
shipping is found, it should be reported to the transportation company and a claim filed by you.
Remove the shipping base and move to the approximate location of installation. Remove any tie
downs or shipping retainers and proceed with the steam and air connections. CAUTION: Do not
push, pull, or attach rigging to the stainless steel work table or the swinging sleeve board and its
pivoting mechanism.

STEAM PIPING
Secure the services of a competent steam-fitter. Steam inlets and outlets are marked on the back
side of the machine. Do not connect with any smaller piping than the size of the connections on the
machines themselves. Use traps and check valves on all return lines. Refer to the ``Detail Line
Drawing’’ for supply and return connection size and location.

The steam piping illustration below is representative of proper steam supply and return installations.

NOTE: Steam lines should be blown out thoroughly before connecting to the machine. This will
help prevent debris from damaging valves and plugging lines.

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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTIONS
NOTE: Air lines should be blown out thoroughly before connecting to the machine. This will help
prevent debris from damaging valves and plugging lines.
Refer to the ``Detail Line Drawing’’ for the air connection size and location. We recommend air
filters on each machine to prevent dirt and scale from the piping getting into and damaging valve
seats and possibly getting blown onto garments being air dried. This machine does not have an
internal air pressure regulator; however, it should perform at various pressures with a maximum
pressure of approximately 80 PSI.
A shut-off valve should be installed at each machine so that it can be serviced, if necessary, without
shutting down other machines.

VACUUM
This unit has a 1 ¼” NPT vacuum connection. Refer to the ``Detail Line Drawing’’ for location. The
vacuum required for the spotting board should be the same as for one press.

DRAINS
The air tank and the steam/water tank have valves in the bottom for periodic draining. Refer to the
``Detail Line Drawing’’ for location. Where practical a copper tube should be run from these valves
to a floor drain.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR OPTIONAL VACUUM MOTOR

Electrical connection for optional 115 volt vacuum:
• 110-120 VAC single-phase, 60 Hz, 8.1 amps, (UL motor)
• Cord connected
• Electrical supply must be connected to a 15 or 20amp max circuit breaker
Electrical connection for optional 220 volt vacuum:
• 220 VAC single-phase, 60 Hz, 4.1 amps, (UL motor)
• Cord connected
• Electrical supply must be connected to a 15 or 20amp max circuit breaker
Note: If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SPOTTING NOSE
The large spotting nose on the end of the work table and the small spotting nose on the swinging
sleeve board both perform the same function. The large for larger garments and the small for the
items too small to pull over the large spotting nose.

If it is desired to use the large spotting nose, the small sleeve board is pushed to its rear position.
This mechanically changes the vacuum valving to such a position that the large nose draws the
vacuum when the vacuum pedal is depressed and prevents the sleeve from drawing any vacuum.
By pulling the sleeve board to its full forward position the vacuum is drawn through the sleeve
board, when the vacuum pedal is depressed, instead of the large nose.

NOTE: The vacuum pedal controls the main vacuum valve which is common to both the small and
large noses. Neither one of the noses draws any vacuum until the pedal opens the main valve.

All the functions that this machine is capable of performing can be preformed on either nose
depending upon the position of the swinging sleeve board.
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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEAM/WATER, VACUUM, AND AIR FOOT PEDALS
The foot pedals are marked as to their functions. By depressing the ``steam/water’’ pedal halfway
down, you receive only steam out of the spotting gun. The volume and pressure of the steam is
controlled by a metering valve and not the foot pedal. Access to this valve is obtained from the rear
of the machine. It is on the top of the steam tank directly behind the ``steam/water’’ foot pedal.

CAUTION: Do not open this valve too wide. Too much steam pressure from the spotting gun can
damage garments.

Depressing the ``steam/water’’ pedal all the way down will give a mixture of steam and water out of
the spotting gun. The volume of water from the gun is controlled by the center metering valve on
top of the steam tank. It is accessible from the rear of the machine. If this valve is opened too
wide, an excess of water will be sprayed on the garment and cause slower drying and possibly
hinder spot removal.

The center pedal is the vacuum pedal. Depressing it will give vacuum to either the large or small
nose, and depending on the position of the small nose. (See ``Spotting Nose’’ in this section.)

The air foot pedal when depressed will give warm, dry air through the spotting gun. The volume
and pressure is controlled by the metering valve on top of the air tank. This valve is located directly
behind the air foot pedal and is accessible from the rear of the machine. CAUTION: Too much air
volume and pressure can damage garments.

The pedals are arranged in such a manner that the vacuum pedal can be depressed at the same
time as either the ``steam/water’’ or ``air’’ pedals are depressed. When using the ``steam/water’’
pedal, depressing the vacuum pedal will help draw the moisture from the spotting gun through the
garment and prevent excessive wetting. Depressing the air pedal after spotting will give warm, dry
air through the spotting gun, for drying the garment. Vacuum used with the drying air will speed the
drying process.

SPOTTING GUN
The spotting gun delivers steam, steam/water, or warm, dry air depending on the use of the pedals.
Prior to pointing the gun towards the garment, it should be placed into the blow-down nozzle that
the gun rests in and the appropriate pedal depressed to blow out excessive moisture. This will
prevent over-wetting of the garment. Use of the blow-down nozzle will deliver the excess moisture
to the drainage container stored in the vertical column.

There are two positions provided for storing the gun when not in use. One is on the front side of the
vertical column with the gun nozzle resting in the ``blow-down nozzle.’’ In this position any
condensate leakage will run down into the ``drainage container.’’ The other resting position for the
gun is on top of the work table in the rack that divides the chemical tray from the work table.

SPOTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Quality spotting is an asset to any laundry or dry cleaner. It is actually an art. This manual will not
endeavor to give instructions in spotting techniques. However, a number of sources do publish
instructional material for the spotter. One of which is ``Spotting Guide,’’ a book which covers all
aspects of spotting. This book is obtainable from the American Dry Cleaning magazine. The
International Fabricare Institute also has instructional material on spotting as well as seminars.
Your local chemical supplier will also be able to assist you in instructional aids.

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 MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
The large spotting nose and the small sleeve board top should be removed periodically and cleaned
of any accumulated residue. All areas of both boards and noses should be kept clean and free of
build-up. It may be necessary to periodically remove the work table top and clean underneath it.

Flushing both noses with cleaning solvents will help to reduce build-up.

SWINGING SLEEVE BOARD PIVOT MECHANISM

Depending upon the use of the spotting board will determine how often the small board pivot
mechanism needs to be lubricated. The pivot mechanism should always have a film of grease
between the mating tubes.

The pivot mechanism can be taken apart by removing the one screw from the connecting link and
lifting up on the pivot tube. Clean any accumulated residue from both tubes. Apply grease and re-
insert the pivoting tube and re-connect the connecting link.

VACUUM TANK DRAIN

A gravity type drain valve is located on the bottom of the vacuum separator tank. This valve will
close when the vacuum pedal is depressed and opens when the vacuum pedal is released. The
tank is designed in such a way that solids or liquids will fall to the bottom of the tank rather than be
drawn out through the vacuum. These liquids will drain into the drainage container between
vacuum usages.

This valve should be cleaned with solvents and re-lubricated when it becomes sluggish in its
movement. Any light oil will be acceptable.

LARGE BOARD VACUUM VALVE

This is a 1 ¼” brass ball valve located in the top of the vertical column. If the unit is properly
maintained, this valve should not need any service.

VACUUM VALVE
The stem of this valve should have grease applied to it periodically. This valve has a replaceable
seat.

``STEAM/WATER’’ AND ``AIR’’ TANK DRAIN

The local water conditions, boiler treatment, and air compressor conditions are the determining
factors as to how often these tanks should be drained. A weekly draining should be adequate.
However, if foreign, discolored matter comes out of the spotting gun, more frequent draining may be
necessary.

LUBRICATION
Any moving parts or pivots not already covered should have a drop or two of oil applied
occasionally to prevent rusting and binding. The three plunger valves should have a small amount
of grease applied to the valve stems about every six months.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
CONDITION SOLUTIONS
Air leaks through spotting gun when not in use. 1. Seat in air valve is defective and needs
replacing.
2. Air valve foot pedal linkage is out of
adjustment, holding the air valve open.
3. Pedal upward travel stop bolt is out of
adjustment, preventing the pedal from rising
far enough to release the valve.
Steam or water comes out of spotting gun when not 1. Seat in steam or water valve is defective and
in use. needs replacing.
NOTE: Some condensate will normally collect in the 2. Steam/water pedal linkage is out of
gun and hose. The gun should be blown out before adjustment, holding steam valve open.
use in delicate situations. 3. Water valve lever actuating screw is out of
adjustment holding water valve open.
4. Pedal upward travel stop bolt is out of
adjustment, preventing pedal from rising far
enough to release the valves.
Vacuum is drawn through either nose (depending on 1. Main vacuum valve seat is defective and
position of sleeve board swinging arm) when the needs replacing.
pedal is not depressed.
Vacuum is drawn through the large nose with the 1. The ``Large Board’’ vacuum valve ``ball’’ seat
small nose forward. is leaking.
2. The small nose is not pulled forward against
its positive stop.
3. The small nose forward stop is out of
adjustment allowing it to come too far forward
or not far enough forward.
Vacuum is drawn through the small nose with the 1. The pivot mechanism needs to be taken
nose in its rear position. apart, cleaned, and have a liberal amount of
grease applied. NOTE: This metal to metal
seal will require periodic greasing.
2. The small nose is not pushed against its rear
positive stop.
3. The small nose rear positive stop is out of
adjustment and not allowing it to go far
enough to the rear.
Loss or reduction in vacuum 1. Small nose is not against its positive stop
(front or rear) causing vacuum to be drawn
through both noses.
2. Drain valve in bottom of separator is stuck
open.
3. Drain valve on bottom of vacuum tank is
stuck closed causing tank to become filled
with residue.
4. Vacuum channels from noses have not been
flushed and residue is blocking channels.
5. Vacuum valve linkage is out of adjustment.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
CONDITION SOLUTIONS
Discolored residue coming from spotting gun 1. Steam/water and or air tanks need to be
drained.
2. Oil coming through air lines from compressor
Too much steam, water, or air. 1. Metering valve open too much.
Too little steam, water, or air 1. Metering valve not open enough.
Leaks around steam, water, or air valves. 1. Valve ``cap’’ nut is loose.
Leaks around metering or drain valve stems. 1. Packing is leaking – Try tightening stem
packing nut.
Vacuum tank drain valve sticks open or closed. 1. Residue accumulation – Clean with solvents
and re-lubricate with light oil.
No steam when foot pedal is depressed. 1. Metering valve is turned off.
2. Pedal linkage is out of adjustment.
No water when foot pedal is depressed all the way 1. Metering valve is turned off.
down. 2. So much water has been used that water
reservoir is drained of water and filled with
steam.
3. Pedal linkage is out of adjustment and not
allowing steam valve lever to come down far
enough to actuate the water valve lever.
4. The water valve lever actuating screw is out
of adjustment and does not engage the water
valve lever.
No air when foot pedal is depressed. 1. Metering valve is turned off.
2. Pedal linkage is out of adjustment.
Small nose (swinging sleeve board) pivoting arm 1. Swinging sleeve board pivoting mechanism
difficult to move. needs cleaning and greasing.
2. The ``Large Board’’ vacuum valve is binding
with residue. Flush with solvents through
large nose and follow flush with lubricant.
Work pivot mechanism several times.
3. The forward and rear stops may be out of
adjustment allowing the arm to over travel.
NOTE: Under travel will cause vacuum leaks.

Moisture and residue are not drawn out of the nose 1. See ``Loss or reduction of vacuum.’’
area. 2. Nose end of board is too low. Nose end
needs raising by elevating machine base on
nose end.

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PARTS ILLUSTRATION
Front view

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PARTS ILLUSTRATION
Right side view

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 PARTS ILLUSTRATION
Optional Vacuum Attachment Kit (K-700-1 & K-700-2)

22530 120volt POWER CORD

22532 220volt POWER CORD

22812 DISCONNECT SWITCH

37213 120volt VACUUM

37214 220volt VACUUM

23640 VACUUM HOSE

16582-14 HOSE CLAMP

SERVICE CORD
120V., 60Hz., 8.1AMPS 1PH.
220V., 60Hz., 4.1AMPS 1PH.
MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

GREEN
WHITE
BLACK

W UV
2 2 2

U VW
1 1 1

ON/OFF
SWITCH

ELECTRICAL CABLE
FROM CONTROL BOX
BLACK
BLACK
GREEN

TO
VACUUM
BLOWER

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25650-11 CURVED LEVER

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