4. Cabinet
* optional stainless steel AISI 304
• Front panel: Gray - standard
Stainless steel - option
• Top panel: Stainless steel
• Ornamental plate: Black painted
• Side panels: Gray - standard
Stainless steel - option
5. Side panels
• Painted side panels
• Reinforcement in side panels for extra strenght:
- U-profile: FX65/80/105 1x
FX135/180/240/280 2x
6. Cross and bearing house
• Modular bearing house design
• Star shape cast steel out of 1 piece:
- Sandblasted and degreased
• Red painted
• 1+1 bearing on model FX65/80/105/240/280
1+2 bearing on model FX135/180
Advantage: Long life span & easy service
7. Bearing house construction
• Bearing house is mounted at back of the tub inside the frame shell
• Vibrations are optimally diverted to the suspension
Frame shell
Bearing house
Outer tub
9. Drain
• Directly under the tub:
- Low water consumption
- No wasted chemicals
• Standard 3“ drain valves:
- Small objects are evacuated
• 90°drain valve:
- Auto-rinsing effect behind the valve
• Easy service:
- Access from the front of machine
• 2nd drain valve optional for water recuperation
Drain under tub
Option:
- Drain pump for FX65 and FX80
10. Suspension
• Soft springs for high G-force
• Optimized balance:
- No anchoring required
• Easy installation
Frontal double suspension
FX180/240/280
Frontal suspension
FX65/80/105/135
Side suspension
FX135/180
Side suspension
FX240/280
11. Pulley
• Main pulley: Aluminium
• Motor pulley: Black steel
• Easy service
FX65-135 FX180-280
12. Water inlets
• Standard 2 inlet valves
• Optional 3rd
• Standard cool down
• ¾“ inlet valves
• Easy to remove filter without having
to remove the valve: service friendly
• FX280 is equiped with 2 high capacity
water inlets (option for FX180-240)
Water inlets
High capacity water inlets
High capacity water inlets
FX180 Option
FX240 Option
FX280 Standard
13. V-belts
• 1 micro V-belt per machine
• FX65-80: V-belt with 6 ribs
• FX105-135: V-belt with 8 ribs
• FX180-280: V-belt with 10 ribs
• Belts are mechanically tensioned by bolt
Close up V-belts
V-belt on motor drive
14. Safety switch
• 1 safety switch positioned below the tub in the front
• Steel spring is activated during high unbalances
• Is positioned in the factory
• With extreme unbalances:
- The machine will repeat maximum
10 times (is not changeable)
• Activated when unbalances occur during:
- Low spin
- High spin
Note: During installation & service always check if the tilt
switches are well positioned
Unbalance switch
15. Soap box
• 4 compartments on middle of the top
- 2 for powder and 2 for liquid soap
• Scandinavian design
• Ergonomical position:
- Front and center
• Easy service:
- 4 compartments next to each other: No confusion
Soap box Lid of soap box
16. - Plastic top of soap box is fully flexible, thus preventing any damage during
handling
• Anti-damage protection
Soap box
17. Soap box – connection to the tub
• Chemicals enter the tub between the
back plate of the tub and the drum
• No agressive chemicals directly on the linen
18. • Soap mixer is a standard feature on the FX line
• Liquid soap pumps can be connected to the mixer
• Chemicals are diluted before entering the tub
• No hot water directly on the linen
Soap box - mixer
Mixer
Liquid soap connection
19. Easy-Soap®
• Standard for FX line
• Electrical board with connection
to the liquid soap inlets is added
• Easy service:
- Machine remains unopened
For fixation plastic box with PCB board and
8 LED please unscrew cover on rear bridge
20. • Up to 13 liquid soap pumps possible*, connected to the soap box by hose:
- 2x Ø19mm
- 3x Ø14,5mm
- 8x Ø11,5mm
• Connected to liquid soap (inlets are parts of mixer)
• No hot water directly on the linen
• Holes of the liquid soaps inlets must be drilled through the detergent
suppliers according to their requirements
Easy-Soap®
* Maximum 8 could be controled by the PCB board
22. Inner drum - Cascade™
• Extraction over 400G* » not sticky linen to the drum
• More perforations » optimized water evacuation
• Less residual water » lower rest humidity
• Cascade shape of holes » better washing results
* FX280 has 350 G-factor
23. Motor
• Frequency controlled drive
• New motor:
- Higher torque
- High extraction speed
- Rubber housing
Motor
FX65 FX80 FX105 FX135 FX180 FX240 FX280
Motor power (kW) 0,75 1,1 1,5 2,2 3
Wash speed (rpm) 49 42
Extraction speed (rpm) 1165 1075 980 915
G force dB(A) 400 350
Noise - wash dB(A) 52 55
Noise - extraction dB(A) 63 63,6 66,4 65
=> Lower noise
=> Less unbalances
24. Shafts
• High quality steel for Xtreme strength
• Oversized diameters
• Welded on the drum for long life span
Shaft (FX65-135) Shaft (FX180-280)
26. Frames - clinch technology
• New technology
• Not welded
• Stronger assembly of parts
• First time use on FX platform
27. Clinch technology - benefits
• Strength of the connections is same as by spot welding
• Connection does not rust
• Increasing productivity
• Shorter lead times
28. Outer tub
• High quality stainless steel
• Easy assembly of front panel
• Rubber seal with O cross section
Outer tub (FX65-135)
Outer tub seal Outer tub seal
Outer tub (FX180-280)
29. Door handle, door lock
• Ergonomic door knob for easy opening
• Scandinavian design
• Strong overdimensioned door lock for safety
Door knob
Door lock
30. Door handle, door lock
• Safety system to protect destroying of the handle during operation
- System (due to the possibility of slipping in both extreme positions)
prevents accidental damage when using greater force
31. Door
• Xtreme big door openings
• Easy loading & unloading
• Opening to 180°
FX65 FX 80 FX 105 FX 135 FX 180 FX 240 FX 280
Door opening (mm) 330 410 460
Door material Aluminium (gray gloss)
Floor to door (mm) 349 342 477
32. Door – comparison*
FX65 FX 80 FX 105 FX 135 FX 180 FX 240 FX280
Door diameter (mm) 330 330 410 410 460 460 460
FX135:
Primus
Girbau
ElectroluxPrimus
Electrolux
Miele
FX65:
FX180:
Primus
Girbau
Electrolux
Image
Electrolux 310 310 365 395 435 435 435
IPSO 300 300 300 400 400 400 400
Girbau - 322 - 327 426 400 -
UniMac - 300 300 - 400 400
Image - - - - 370 - 450
Miele 300 n/a 370 370 370 430 -
* according to available data
Miele
Primus
UniMac
Electrolux
FX280:
Image
33. Hinges
• Oversized hinges for long life span
• Integrated in the new design
Open door hingesOpen door hinges
Hinges
Close up hinges
34. Control panel
• Slanted „nose“ shape
• Easy access to control board
• Top panel doesn´t have to be removed
• Safe for coin op version
Half open facia Open facia
35. Controls
XControl (standard):
• OPL / Vend
• 15 pre-set programs
• + 20 languages
XControl+ (option):
• OPL
• 20 pre-set programs (up to 99)
• + 20 languages
• Numeric keypad
• SmartLoad feature
36. XControl XControl+
7 + 2 hidden Number of buttons 21
Navigation horizontal
Navigation vertical
Select
Start
Stop
Cancel
Detail program information
Numeric keypad (0-9)
Extra functions selection
Delayed start
Servicing information
Controls - buttons
42. XControl
• Main features – Other
• Extra functions: Prewash, Soak, No spin, Gentle wash, Delay start
• Texts can be shown in 23 languages
• 8 liquid soap signals (7 signals with Central payment system)
• Ready for connecting water recycling kit
• Buzzer signal to inform about significant events (end of cycle, error,...)
• Simple firmware update through USB memory stick
44. XControl+
• Additional features
• Up to 99 programs
• Factory pre-programmed settings:
- 5x Intensive
- 4x Standard
- 4x Eco
- 2x Extraction
- 5x Special (Sport, Mops, Jeans,..)
• - Semi-automatic weighing
45. Coin operated
• Electronical or mechanical coin meter
• Large integrated coin box
• Central payment as an alternative
Coin box
Coin box facia panel
46. Inside the machine: (standard) Back side of the machine: (option)
• Connection inside of the machine (standard) or on rear panel (option)
• Export programmes from the machine
• Import* programmes to the machine
• Copy of the machine settings from machine (machine parametres)
• Import machine settings and programmes to the machine (created in TraceTech)
• Simple firmware update
USB
* You can copy and import programmes just from the same model of washer – for example from FX80 just to FX80
47. Programmes
No. Name Temp. °C Description Prewash Rinses
1 Hot wash - Intensive 90
Normally to heavily soiled laundry. Good temperature for white and light coloured
cotton, such as bed linen
Yes 3
2 Warm wash - Intensive 60 Normally soiled laundry. Good for clothes worn next to skin Yes 3
3 Color wash - Intensive 40 Normally soiled laundry, whites and colors Yes 3
4 Bright - Intensive 30
For delicate blended materials and permanent press cotton. Suitable for shirts and
blouses
No 3
5 Woolens 15
A gentle laundry program for wool, silk and garments that should be washed by
hand. Short spin
No 3
6 Hot wash - Standard 90 Normally to heavy soiled laundry with less water consumption No 3
7 Warm wash - Standard 60 Normally soiled laundry with less consumption No 3
8 Color - Standard 40 Normally soiled laundry, whites and colors. With less water consumption No 3
9 Bright - Standard 30
For delicate blended materials and permanent press cotton. Suitable for shirts and
blouses. With less water consumption
No 3
10 Eco hot 90 Ecology program for normal to heavy soiled laundry No 2
11 Eco warm 60 Ecology program for normal soiled laundry No 2
12 Eco color 40 Ecology program for normal soiled laundry, whites and colors No 2
13 Eco bright 30
Ecology program for delicate blended materials and pernament press cotton.
Suitable for shirts and blouses
No 2
14 Low spin - Extraction Suitable for laundry that just needs to be dampened No 1
15 High spin - Extraction Suitable for laundry that just needs to be dampened No 1
16-20 Special (only ) Special programmes for sport garments, jeans, mops, etc
48. Washing results
FS7 FX80
Wash water (l) 30,2 23,4
Total water (l) 68,73 49,7
Energy (kWh) 1,88 1,31
Time (min) 0:38:20 0:52:38
Rest humidity (%) 63,8 47,7
Comparison of washing results - program No.11 (60°C Eco)
- A gentle laundry program for wool, silk and garments that should be
washed by hand
* Tested in Primus lab according to the international norm EN60456
Difference
- 22,52%
- 27,69%
- 30,32%
+ 37,12%
- 25,24%
49. Seal
• 3 radial seals FKM
• 1 hardened sleeve
• Long life span
• Easy service:
- Quick replacement time
Seals
Detail of seal
50. Safety
• FX machines correspond to all CE and EMC directives, WRAS approval
• Noise level below 65 dB
• Standard: Emergency button (none on coin and CPS machines)
• One mainswitch
• Buzzer signal at end of cycle
Emergency button Main switch
51. FX65 FX80 FX105 FX135 FX180 FX240 FX280
kW 6 / 9 (4,6) 6 / 9 (4,6) 6 / 9 / 12 9 / 12 12 / 18 18 22
Heating - electrical
• Positioned in front of the machine
• Easy access for quick service
• Short wash cycles
Heating element (FX65-135)
Heating elements
in the front
Heating element (FX180-280)
52. Heating - steam
• Direct steam
• 1-8 bars
• Positioned in the back
• Combination with electrical heating is possible
• Switch between steam and electrical heating is on the back panel
Steam injector Steam opening
61. Unbalance detection system especially for FX range
Ultra Balance Technology
o Anti-vibration system -> Ultra Balance detects any unbalance and adapts the spin
speed accordingly
o Weighning system -> automatic adjusting of water level and soap dosage according to
a measured weight of the load
Advantages:
the machine is optimally protected against unbalances,
which results in a longer lifetime
the noise level is reduced even more
optimised stability during the entire cycle
lower water and detergents consumption
Total solution:
62. FX creating team
• Objective:
- Brand new range of washer extractors
- Combine design and efficiency
- Continue in Xtreme Concept
- Develop new patents
- Be the best on the market
FX team - Engineering
• New assembly line for FX • Use of new CLINCH technology
• Tested and certified by Research Institute
63. • Scandinavian design
• Industrial design:
- Assembly
- Installation
- Service after sales
• References:
- Bang & Olufsen A/S
- Jamo A/S
- Nortec Systems A/S
- Vestfrost A/S
Design cooperation
66. 1. CascadeTM drum & PowerWashTM
Gentle drum for care applications & perforated lifters for better wash efect
2. ECO3 wash technology
20% less energy, 15% water, 25% moisture then previous generation
3. 400 G force
Less than 50% of residual moisture
4. Ergonomic design for user & operator
Large door openings >12 kg: 41cm door >20 kg: 46cm door
Easy access to all vital parts
5. XControl+TM
Free programmable timer by USB, laptop or controller
6. Very silent operation
Noise of extraction is about 65 dB(A)
7. Clinch technology
Next gen. technology => no weldings => same strong connection => faster production
Top benefits
68. Language versions:
English
French
Dutch
Czech
Russian
German
Italian
Spanish
Chinese
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