Ghidini Benvenuto BETA 3 L1.8 User And Maintenance Manual - User Manual

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Manual drafted in compliance with EC Directive 98/37, Annex I, paragraph 1.7.4

Manufacturer

GHIDINI BENVENUTO s.r.l.

Product

Steam generator –

BETA 3

Ironing table –

T.P.A.

Year

2006

Certification

User’s and

Maintenance

Manual

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

MACHINE IDENTIFICATION

TECHNICAL FEATURES

MACHINE COMPONENTS

MACHINE UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

INSTUCTIONS FOR USE

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SOLVING

PRECAUTIONS

HAZARDOUS USE

ELECTRICAL WIRING

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

DISPOSAL

HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS

HANDLING AND TRANSPORT

WARRANTY

CONFORMITY DECLARATION

1 INTRODUCTION

The present user’s and maintenance manual refers to the steam generator “Beta 3” and to the ironing table“T.P.A.”.
It is possible to receive the latest release from our Technical Commercial Department or by visiting our website
www.ghidini-gb.it.

The present user’s and maintenance manual contains important information for the operator’s health safeguard and
safety.
This manual has to be read and kept carefully, in order to be always at the operator’s disposal in case of need.

Ghidini s.r.l. cannot be held liable for any damage to things or injury to persons caused by improper use of the
machine in contrast with these instructions.
Any possible modifications effected on the components of the machine or its different use without prior written
authorization by Ghidini s.r.l., relieve the latter of injury to persons and / or damages to things, voiding any warranty
bindings, as well.

2 GENERAL

DESCRIPTION

Beta 3 is a small electric steam generator, featuring a heat insulated aluminium and pressure die-cast boiler, with
manual water feeding. It is usually offered in combination with the T.P.A. - a vacuum and folding ironing table, with
electrically heated board and built-in vacuum unit – or on a special trolley.
The unit has to be connected to an external power supply for its operation.
The machine features a broad and padded working surface, a garment tray, a control panel, as well as a
professional steam iron.
This table is very user-friendly and efficient, thanks to its easy operation by means of a foot pedal, activating the
suction on the ironing board.
On the front panel, it is possible to switch on the heating element of the vacuum board.

3 MACHINE

IDENTIFICATION

A tag placed on one side of the control panel indicates the type, serial number, year of construction and the voltage
of the machine.

4 TECHNICAL

FEATURES

TECHNICAL FEATURES - BETA 3

Type of steam generator

BETA 3 L 1,8

BETA 3 L4

Power supply

230 V – 1ph / 50 Hz

Boiler power consumption

1000 W

1650 W

Iron power consumption

800 W

Boiler capacity

1,75 Lt

4 Lt

Working range

2 / 3 h

5 / 6 h

Steam pressure

2,6 bar

Sound intensity level

< 70 dB(A)

Working temperature

+ 5

+ 80

Working humidity

90 % max.

Storing temperature

- 20

+ 50 °C

Net dimensions

230 x 420 x 300 mm

230 x 420 x 430 mm

Net weight

8 Kg

9 Kg

Overall dimensions (packaging included)

600 x 440 x 450 mm

Gross weight (packaging included)

9 Kg

10Kg

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TECHNICAL FEATURES – T.P.A.

Power supply

230 V – 1ph / 50 Hz

Power consumption of the board heating element

600 W

Board dimensions

1100 x 380 x 240

Sound intensity level

< 70 dB(A)

Working temperature

+ 5

+ 80

Working humidity

90 % max.

Storing temperature

- 20

+ 50 °C

Net dimensions

1380 x 380 x 930 mm.

Net weight

22 Kg

Overall dimensions (packaging included)

1450 x 430 x 350 mm

Gross weight (packaging included)

24 Kg

WARNING:

The machine must not be supplied with different voltages than those indicated on the table.

MACHINE COMPONENTS

The machine is composed of the following main components:

Exploded drawing of the vacuum table T.P.A.

Pos. ARTICLE DESCRIPTION

274207

Table cloth and padding

43B009

Vacuum pedal

2 Z25H05 Perforated

plate

8 Z25H07 Foot

43G008

Socket

274216

Cloth for garment tray

43A020

Switch

10 Z25H01

Table heater 600 W

Z25H02

Vacuum unit 230V - 50/60 Hz

11 45B009

Safety thermostat with reset 135° C

Z25H06

Vacuum unit 110V - 60 Hz

12 45B008

Table thermostat 90° C

6 463281 Electric

cable

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Boiler BETA 3

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Pos. ARTICLE DESCRIPTION

25A003 Silicone iron rest

21 34D002 Control panel

Nut

22 43A004 Iron

switch

212042 Boiler heater 1,8 L - 1000 W - 230 V

23 43C004 Warning light

212041 Boiler heater 1,8 L - 1000 W - 110 V

24 43A004 Boiler switch

24A009 Boiler gasket 1,8 L

25 463283 Cable with plug

Washer

26 46C020 Electric cable clamp

Screw

27 43J001 Terminal

board

201016 Boiler 1,8 L

28 43J002

Terminal board support

Stub tube

29 51F003 Square caged nut

244251 Boiler cap gasket

30 34D004 Frame 1,8 L

10 524221 Boiler

cap

31 224246 Dutral

-spacers

39B010 Solenoid valve 230 V – 50/60 Hz M&M

32 45B004 Safety thermostat with reset 170° C

39B011 Solenoid valve 110 V – 60 Hz M&M

33 45B002 Working thermostat 140° C

39B024 Solenoid valve 230 V – 50 Hz CEME

34 Z27A01 Rod for water level control

39B025 Solenoid valve 230 V – 50 Hz OLAB

35 45B007 Thermostat couples

12 36H025 Boiler heat insulation 1,8 L

36 212040 Boiler heater 1650 W

13 51X015 Rings for boiler insulation

37 24A015 Boiler gasket 4 L

14 244219 Vent gasket for safety valve

38 39B006 Complete solenoid valve with adjustment

15 244218 Vent gasket for solenoid valve

39 34D005 Frame 4 L

16 46C019 Electric cable gland

Boiler heat insulation 4 L

17 22D002 Handle

41 201020 Boiler

18 22I001 Funnel

42 45G009 Pressure

switch

19 534266 Cable and steam hose antenna

43 22D001 Cover with handle

20 34D003 Iron rest support

Trolley for BETA 3 (option)

Pos. ARTICLE

DESCRIPTION

Beta

Screw for the fixing of Beta 3 to the trolley

3 Z27A00 Complete

trolley

56B001

Wheel (in a set of 4)

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Steam iron type K

ART.

DESCRIPTION

ART.

DESCRIPTION

ART.

DESCRIPTION

364273 Cable holder for board heater

364278 Self-tapping screw

364287 Front Handle holder

364256 Electric cable for iron

364279 Fixing screw for iron micro-switch

364288 Rear handle holder

364274 Bulb screw for thermostat

364280 Screw for micro-holder 3,5 x 19 AU

364289 Screw caps

364257 Cable holder angle out of nickel brass

364281 Fixing screw for handle M5 x 10 ZNB

364290 Brass spacer washer

364258 Finished steam iron plate

364282 Fixing screw for terminal strip

364291 Male female brass spacer

364259 Adjustable thermostat

364283 Iron cover

364267 Complete micro switch for iron

364260 Thermostat with manual resetting

364284 Rear cover

364292 Fastening screw for handle

364261 Cork handle

364285 Switch holder for iron

45H006 Black Bakelite knob

364275 Bracket for steam iron

364286 Cover for switch holder

364293 Washer for screws

364270 Steam iron cap

364263 Upper iron switch

364294 Washer for knob

364262 Wiring for steam iron

364264 Lower iron switch

364268 Holder for electric cable

364276 Insert for iron handle

364265 Cover plate for iron bracket

364269 4 stud terminal strip

364277 Fixing screw M4 x 22 for thermostat

364266 Cable clamp

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MACHINE UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

ATTENTION:

The unit must be installed, opened and repaired by fully qualified technicians only.

6.1 UNPACKING

Find the most suitable place where to put the machine, then remove the packaging. Make sure that the machine has not been
damaged during the transport and the storage.
The packaging material does not require any special precautions for its disposal, for it is not dangerous or polluting at all. Please
refer to the local regulations for its disposal.

6.2 MACHINE

INSTALLATION

The machine has not to be anchored to the floor. For a correct use and operation, as well as for an easy maintenance, leave
enough free space around the machine.
Do not place the machine in dangerous and/or explosive/inflammable places.

6.3 ELECTRICAL

WIRING

The electrical wiring must be carried out as indicated in the drawing. Check that the supply voltage and the frequency
correspond to those indicated on the rating plate The feeding socket and the extension cable must suit the machine absorption
and comply to the current regulations. It is advisable to install a switch with fuses or a magnetothermal one.

ATTENTION:

After having carried out all the electrical connections, make sure that the cables are protected

against any possible hits and are suitably fixed and isolated.

INSTUCTIONS FOR USE

7.1

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

•

The whole unit can be used, opened and repaired by qualified technicians only.

•

It is forbidden to use the machine if flooded by liquids or in particularly aggressive or explosive/inflammable places.

•

Do not ignore the dangers for the operator’s health and follow the hygienic and safety regulations.

•

Check that the electrical wiring is carried out correctly according to the current regulations, and that the fuse blocks are
closed and complete of fuses.

•

Verify if the machine is intact.

•

Place the boiler along with the steam iron on the relevant rest beside the ironing board.

•

Unscrew the cap, letting out any possible air remnants inside the boiler and fill the tank of the Beta 3 with 1.5 lt. or with

3,8 lt. regarding Beta 3-L4 of drinking water (possibly warm, without adding any other fluids; do not use purified water
or softeners), by means of a funnel, paying attention to not let it run over.

•

Connect the plug of the Beta 3 and of the T.P.A. to the relevant sockets.

•

Place the pedals near the working place.

•

Once this operation has been carried out, the machine is ready for use.

7.2 USE

•

Verify the water level inside the boiler tank. If necessary, carry out the above mentioned steps.

•

It is possible to iron even without having to fill the boiler completely, as with 1 lt. the steam generator has a working
range of about 1 ÷ 2 hours. In order to check the water volume inside the boiler, just insert the relevant level control rod
inside the boiler, by putting one finger on the upper hole upon its pulling out.

•

Turn he main switch (of the ironing board) to “I”. The pilot light will go on, confirming that the table is now connected to
the power supply.

•

Turn the boiler switch of the steam generator on. The pilot light will go on, confirming that the steam generator is now
connected to the power supply. Prior to this operation, it is advisable to set the iron knob on the “cotton” position,
indicated by the symbol “ °°° ”

•

Wait a few minutes until the ironing board has reached the required temperature.

•

Wait until the central pilot light of the boiler turns on, indicating “boiler under pressure” (approx. 15/20 minutes).

•

The steam iron is now ready for use.

•

By means of the relevant pedal, activate the vacuum function, both when the garments are to be placed on the ironing
board, in order to simplify a uniform positioning, and when the garments are steamed-up, thus eliminating any excess
steam off the clothes.

•

At the end of the ironing operation, it is advisable to leave the table open to dry and to let the main switch turned on for
a few minutes, in order to remove any possible condensation remnants, formed during the ironing process.

•

At the end of the work and once the drying process of the board is completed (optional), turn off the boiler and the
board by means of the relevant buttons.

•

Disconnect the plug from the power supply and wait until both board and iron are completely cooled down before
closing the table and store it in a closed place.

N.B.:

Do not unscrew the cap in order to exhaust the steam at the end of the ironing,

never ever

turn the steam generator

upside down, in order to pour out the water remnants inside.

7.3

HOW TO REFILL THE TANK WITH WATER

•

If during the ironing process the steam output stops and the water warning light of the boiler remains turned on, it
means that there is not enough water inside the boiler.

•

Switch off the boiler by means of the relevant switch.

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•

Make sure that the boiler is not under pressure anymore, by pushing repeatedly the micro switch on the steam iron,
until no more steam comes out.

•

Switch off the steam iron and the boiler.

•

Wait 20/25 minutes.

•

Slowly unscrew the cap, by making sure that no steam under pressure will come out.

•

Fill the tank with drinkable and possibly warm water.

•

Close the cap again, making sure that it is well tightened.

•

Press the steam iron and the boiler button of the steam generator, which will then light up.

•

Wait until the central water warning light turns on, indicating “boiler under pressure” (approx. 15/20 minutes).

•

Push repeatedly the micro switch on the steam iron, in order to eliminate any condensation remnants inside the pipes.

•

The steam iron is now again ready for use.

ATTENTION: Do not leave the steam iron switched on when not used. The boiler features a safety thermostat
which is activated only in case of failure. This kind of device has to be replaced or reset by qualified technicians
only.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SOLVING

The following diagnostic table indicates the main irregularities which can occur, the probable causes and their
possible solutions
In case of doubts and/or of problems which can’t be solved, do not attempt to disassemble parts of the machine for
the troubleshooting, but contact our Technical Department or the Ghidini-reseller, instead.

DIAGNOSTIC TABLE

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE

CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

The micro switch of the pedal is faulty

Replace the micro switch

The vacuum option on
the board doesn’t work

Connector unplugged

Insert the connector

Faulty thermostat

Replace the thermostat

The board is not heated

Connector unplugged

Insert the connector

Main switch turned off or plug not correctly
inserted

Make sure that the main switch is turned
on, verify the fuses and the plugs.

The machine doesn’t
turn on

Switch turned off

Turn the switch on

Switch of the iron or the boiler turned off.

Turn the switches on

The iron doesn’t steam

Lack of water inside the boiler “water
warning light on”

Fill the tank with water

9 PRECAUTIONS

Read carefully the instructions and the risks related to the use of an ironing table. The operator has to know its
working functions and must clearly understand its dangers with the help of the manual.

Main electrical supply

Prior to carrying out any inspection or service on the machine, it is necessary to disconnect it from the main
electrical supply. Make sure, that nobody can reconnect it during the technical service.
Every installed electrical or electronic equipment must be earthed.

Inflammability

Adopt all the necessary precautions to avoid any direct contact of the machine with hot materials or flames. Put fire
extinguishers near the machine for an immediate intervention in event of fire.

Pressure / Steam

Prior to any intervention, switch off the boiler first, wait until all the pipes are cooled down and check that there are
no residual pressures inside the boiler or in any branch of the hydraulic circuit, as they could cause steam or
product spurts, in case of disassembly of fittings or other components.

Noise

The machine’s noise level is not very high, as it remains under 70dB (A).

10 HAZARDOUS USE

The conformity verification according to the essential safety rules and to the provisions of the machine directive has
already been carried out by filling out the specially provided checking lists, included in the technical file.
The checking lists are of two kinds:

•

List of dangers (drawn from EN 1050 referring to EN 292)

•

Application of the main safety features (Machine Directive– appendix. 1, part 1)

The dangers described in the following have not been completely removed, but they have been deemed to
be acceptable:

•

During the maintenance operation there could be some steam jets at low pressure, (maintenance operation
must therefore be carried out by using suitable protection devices)

•

The user must provide for a protection against direct and indirect contacts.

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12 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

No ordinary maintenance is necessary for this equipment. In case of irregularities or malfunctioning, please contact
the service technician for the relevant checks.

Periodically, it is necessary to carry out the following operations:

OPERATION

Working hours

Control or replace the table cloth cover

1500

Empty the boiler completely

150

This machine does not require special equipment for check and/or maintenance operations. It is however advisable
to use suitable tools and personal protections in compliance with the Italian law by decree 626/94, which have to be
in good conditions (Presidential Decree 547/55), in order to avoid any damages to persons or machine
components.

Make sure that the power supply is disconnected prior to any maintenance service and that the whole
equipment has cooled down.

13 DISPOSAL

During the maintenance on the machine, or in case of its scrapping, please dispose carefully and correctly of any
polluting components, according to the local regulations. In case of scrapping, the identification rating plate and any
other document have to be destroyed.

14 HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTS

Upon the spare parts request, please quote always:
Machine type, serial number, quantity of the requested spare parts, article number (these data can be read on the
rating plate or supplied by the technical information of the machine and by the user’s and maintenance manual).
For electrical components with a different voltage and frequency than V 220-380/50Hz (data available on the rating
plate of the faulty component), specify the right voltage and frequency after having mentioned the article number.
The technical data, the descriptions and pictures included in this manual are not binding.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make any necessary modification without notice or having to up-date the
present manual.

15 HANDLING AND TRANSPORT

Before its shipment, the machine is carefully packed in a carton box. During the shipment and storing of the
machine, pay particular attention to the upside indication on the packaging. Upon receipt, please check that the
packing is intact and store the machine in a dry place.

16 WARRANTY

All Ghidini products are guaranteed for a maximum period of 12 months from delivery date as far as material and
construction defects are concerned.

The warranty is extended as follows:

In case of malfunction of the equipment, please contact your Ghidini reseller, specifying the noticed defect, type,
serial number and furthermore the operating conditions of the machine. After having received the equipment or
component and after an accurate analysis, Ghidini reserve the right, whether to repair or to replace the product. If
the machine is still under guarantee, the Ghidini reseller will carry out the service or replacement at Ghidini’s
charge. In case the returned goods are not defective, Ghidini reserve the right to charge the customer with the met
expenses (shipment, etc.). The present warranty will be declared void, if the machine has been damaged due to
improper use, negligence, normal wear, chemical corrosion, installation not according to the provided instructions
and to the manufacturer’s warnings.
Any modification, tampering and alteration on the machine or its components, carried out without prior written
authorization by Ghidini, relieve the latter of any responsibility and annuls any warranty obligation. The components
subject to normal wear and the perishable ones are not under warranty, as well as everything which has not been
previously explicitly indicated, or damages or expenses arising from defects of the same product.
The validity conditions of the guarantee provided by Ghidini are considered implicitly accepted upon purchase of
the machine. Any possible changes to or derogations from the present guarantee are only valid prior written
authorization by Ghidini.

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17 CONFORMITY DECLARATION

Manufacturer:

GHIDINI

Company

Via Tolstoj, 24 – 20098 S. Giuliano Milanese (MI)

Address

+39 -02 -98.24.06.00

Phone

number

Declares that:

The

machine:

Steam generator –

Beta 3

with

Ironing table –

T.P.A.

∗

has been designed in compliance with the DIRETTIVE DIRECTIVES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
COUNCIL referring to machines (98/37/EC) and to low voltage (BT 73/23/CEE).

∗

has been designed, as far as enforceable, in compliance with the following harmonized regulations and
technical specifications:

EN 292-1/2, EN 1050, EN 982, EN 11200, EN 60947, EN 894-1/2.

Managing director

Roland Fleischmann

Product manager

Name

GHIDINI S.R.L.

Company

September

2006

Signature Date

Web site: http://www.ghidini-gb.it - E-mail: ghidini.commerciale@tin.it

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