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from the extractor. Iron flatwork immediately
while it is at the proper stage of dampness, or
cover it with plastic or other material to retain a
proper amount of moisture. Feed flatwork into
the ironer WRONG SIDE UP, so that the smooth
or “right” side comes into contact with the
cylinder. This gives a smooth finish to the outside
of the flatwork. Fold the smooth side out as the
work comes from the machine.
Large Items
Two persons should feed large items as
shown in figure 5-31. To start the piece through
the ironer, each person grasps a top corner with
the hand nearest the ironer, stretching the
forward edge between them so that it enters the
machine straight and smooth. Each person uses
the other hand to straighten the front edge as it
enters the ironer. After the feed roll ribbons pick
up the spread, they use both hands to hold the
spread firm and straight as it passes through the
ironer. As the spread comes out, the personnel
take it by the edges again and fold it.
Small Items
When you feed small articles into the
flatwork ironer, use the entire length of the
cylinder, If you continually feed small items into
the ironer at one or two spots, the padding on the
pressure rolls wears more at these points and
your work comes out unsatisfactory. The only
way to correct this difficulty is to repad the rolls.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the flatwork ironer is the
responsibility of engineering personnel. ONLY
trained maintenance personnel should do any
work on the ironer. Instructions for changing
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Figure 5-31.-Laundry personnel using the flatwork ironer.
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