S9086-V4-STM-010/CH-655R2 REVISION 2 NAVAL SHIPS’ TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 655 LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING THIS CHAPTER SUPERSEDES CHAPTER 655R1 DATED 28 FEB 1998 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C: DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED TO U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THEIR CONTRACTORS: ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL USE (XX 19XX). OTHER REQUEST SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, (SEA 043). WARNING: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS TECHNICAL DATA WHOSE EXPORT IS RESTRICTED BY THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT (TITLE 22, U.S.C. SEC. 2751 ET. SEQ.) OR EXECUTIVE ORDER 12470. VIOLATIONS OF THESE EXPORT LAWS ARE SUBJECT TO SEVERE CRIMINAL PENALTIES. DESTRUCTION NOTICE: DESTROY BY ANY METHOD THAT WILL PREVENT DISCLO- SURE OF CONTENTS OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS DOCUMENT. PUBLISHED BY DIRECTION OF COMMANDER, NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND 31 DEC 2000 TITLE-1 / (TITLE-2 Blank)@@FIpgtype@@TITLE@@!FIpgtype@@ @@FIpgtype@@TITLE@@!FIpgtype@@ TITLE-2 @@FIpgtype@@BLANK@@!FIpgtype@@ S9086-V4-STM-010/CH-655R2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter/Paragraph Page 655 LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING .......................... 655-1 SECTION 1 FACILITIES ........................................ 655-1 655-1.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................... 655-1 655-1.2 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ............................. 655-1 655-1.2.1 Manning. ...................................... 655-1 655-1.2.2 Supervision. .................................... 655-1 655-1.2.3 Scheduling. .................................... 655-1 655-1.2.4 Security. ...................................... 655-2 655-1.2.5 Safety. ....................................... 655-2 655-1.2.6 Industrial Hygiene. ................................ 655-2 655-1.2.7 Environmental Compliance. ........................... 655-2 655-1.2.8 Training. ...................................... 655-3 655-1.2.9 Heat Stress. .................................... 655-3 655-1.2.9.1 Definition. .............................. 655-3 655-1.2.9.2 Conditions and Causes. ....................... 655-3 655-1.2.9.3 Acclimation. ............................. 655-3 655-1.2.9.4 Monitoring. .............................. 655-3 655-1.2.9.5 Recommendations. .......................... 655-3 655-1.3 HABITABILITY DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ..................... 655-4 655-1.3.1 Submarine Self Service Laundry. ........................ 655-4 655-1.3.2 Surface Ship Self Service Laundry. ....................... 655-4 655-1.3.3 Surface Ship Institutional Laundry. ....................... 655-4 655-1.3.4 Surface Ship Dry Cleaning. ........................... 655-5 655-1.3.5 Unauthorized Installations. ............................ 655-5 655-1.4 LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING PROCESS .................... 655-5 655-1.4.1 Self Service Laundry. ............................... 655-5 655-1.4.2 Institutional Laundry. ............................... 655-6 655-1.4.2.1 Receiving Bulk Lots. ........................ 655-6 655-1.4.2.2 Receiving Individual Bundles. ................... 655-7 655-1.4.2.3 Identification. ............................. 655-7 655-1.4.2.3.1Laundry Marks. .................... 655-7 655-1.4.2.3.2Laundry Lists. ..................... 655-8 655-1.4.2.4 Wash Cycle. ............................. 655-8 655-1.4.2.4.1Standard Navy Wash Formula Classifications. .... 655-8 655-1.4.2.5 Drying and Finishing. ........................ 655-9 655-1.4.2.6 Assembly and Issue. .........................655-11 655-1.4.2.6.1Assembling Bulk Lots. .................655-11 655-1.4.2.6.2Assembling Individual Bundles. ...........655-11 655-1.4.2.7 Quality Assurance. ..........................655-11 655-1.4.2.7.1Sendbacks and Claims. ................655-11 655-1.4.3 Dry Cleaning. ...................................655-12 i S9086-V4-STM-010/CH-655R2 TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued Chapter/Paragraph Page 655-1.4.3.1 Receipt. ................................655-12 655-1.4.3.2 Identification and Marking. .....................655-12 655-1.4.3.3 Grouping and Classification. ....................655-12 655-1.4.3.4 Inspection. ..............................655-12 655-1.4.3.5 Pre-spotting. .............................655-12 655-1.4.3.6 Dry Cleaning Cycle. .........................655-13 655-1.4.3.7 Assembling and Issuing. ......................655-13 655-1.5 ARRANGEMENT AND OUTFITTING REQUIREMENTS ..............655-13 SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT .......................................655-17 655-2.1 INTRODUCTION .....................................655-17 655-2.2 REQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT ............................655-17 655-2.2.1 Equipment Catalog. ................................655-17 655-2.2.2 Commercial Item Descriptions. .........................655-17 655-2.2.3 Federal Acquisition Regulations. .........................655-17 655-2.2.4 Sole Source. ....................................655-18 655-2.2.5 Local Procurement. ................................655-18 655-2.2.6 Modular Equipment. ...............................655-18 655-2.3 EQUIPMENT SELECTION ................................655-18 655-2.3.1 Laundry Equipment. ...............................655-19 655-2.3.2 Dry Cleaning Equipment. .............................655-21 655-2.4 WASHER-EXTRACTORS ................................655-21 655-2.4.1 35 to 200 Pound Capacity; Institutional. ....................655-22 655-2.4.2 16 to 20 Pound Capacity; Institutional. .....................655-24 655-2.4.3 14 to 18 Pound Capacity; Self Service. .....................655-26 655-2.4.4 Installation Requirements. ............................655-27 655-2.4.4.1 Post-Installation Check-out Procedure. ...............655-29 655-2.4.5 Operational Procedure. ..............................655-30 655-2.4.5.1 Operational Check-out Procedure. .................655-31 655-2.4.6 Maintenance Requirements. ...........................655-32 655-2.5 TUMBLER-DRYERS ...................................655-32 655-2.5.1 50 to 100 Pound Capacity; Institutional. ....................655-33 655-2.5.2 16 to 20 Pound Capacity; Institutional. .....................655-35 655-2.5.3 Installation Requirements. ............................655-36 655-2.5.3.1 Post-Installation Check-out Procedure. ...............655-38 655-2.5.4 Operational Procedure. ..............................655-39 655-2.5.4.1 Operational Check-out Procedure. .................655-40 655-2.5.5 Maintenance Requirements. ...........................655-41 655-2.5.5.1 Lint Traps and Heating Coils. ...................655-41 655-2.5.5.2 Fire Hazards. .............................655-41 ii S9086-V4-STM-010/CH-655R2 TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued Chapter/Paragraph Page 655-2.6 LAUNDRY FINISHING EQUIPMENT .........................655-42 655-2.6.1 Laundry Presses. .................................655-42 655-2.6.1.1 Installation Requirements. ......................655-43 655-2.6.1.1.1Post-Installation Check-out Procedure. ........655-44 655-2.6.1.2 Operational Procedure. .......................655-45 655-2.6.1.2.1Operational Check-out Procedure. ..........655-46 655-2.6.1.3 Maintenance Requirements. .....................655-46 655-2.6.1.3.1Cleaning Press Heads. .................655-46 655-2.6.1.3.2Changing Pads. .....................655-46 655-2.6.2 Flatwork Ironers. .................................655-47 655-2.6.2.1 Installation Requirements. ......................655-48 655-2.6.2.1.1Post-Installation Check-out Procedure. ........655-48 655-2.6.2.2 Operational Procedure. .......................655-49 655-2.6.2.2.1Operational Check-out Procedure. ..........655-51 655-2.6.2.3 Maintenance Requirements. .....................655-51 655-2.6.2.3.1Waxing. .........................655-51 655-2.6.2.3.2Ribbons. .........................655-51 655-2.6.2.3.3Return Ribbon Friction Material. ...........655-51 655-2.6.2.3.4Pads and Covers. ....................655-51 655-2.7 DRY CLEANING MACHINES ..............................655-52 655-2.7.1 20 Pound Capacity; Closed Circuit. .......................655-52 655-2.7.2 Installation Requirements. ............................655-54 655-2.7.2.1 Post-Installation Check-out Procedure. ...............655-55 655-2.7.3 Operational Procedure. ..............................655-56 655-2.7.3.1 Operational Check-out Procedure. .................655-57 655-2.7.4 Maintenance Requirements. ...........................655-57 655-2.8 DRY CLEANING FINISHING EQUIPMENT .....................655-58 655-2.8.1 Utility Presses. ...................................655-58 655-2.8.1.1 Installation Requirements. ......................655-59 655-2.8.1.1.1Post-Installation Check-out Procedure. ........655-59 655-2.8.1.2 Operational Procedure. .......................655-60 655-2.8.1.2.1Operational Check-out Procedure. ..........655-61 655-2.8.1.3 Maintenance Requirements. .....................655-62 655-2.8.2 Spotting Boards. ..................................655-62 655-2.8.2.1 Installation Requirements. ......................655-62 655-2.8.2.2 Operational Procedure. .......................655-62 655-2.8.3 Pant Topper and Form Finishers. ........................655-63 655-2.8.3.1 Installation Requirements. ......................655-64 655-2.8.3.1.1Post-Installation Check-out Procedure. ........655-64 655-2.8.3.2 Operational Procedure. .......................655-64 655-2.8.3.2.1Operational Check-out Procedure. ..........655-65 655-2.8.4 Vacuum Systems .................................655-65 655-2.8.4.1 Installation Requirements. ......................655-66 655-2.8.4.1.1Post Installation Check-out Procedure. ........655-66 iii S9086-V4-STM-010/CH-655R2 TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued Chapter/Paragraph Page 655-2.9 SEWING MACHINES ..................................655-66