Controls and Indicators
The controls and indicators you will be concerned with are illustrated in figure 6-13. Table 6-1 illustrates the purpose and use of these controls and indicators. Controls and indicators may vary between models; however, the operating principle is the same. Always refer to your technical manual for correct operating procedures.

Operation of the Steam Air Finisher
To eliminate problems, you should always operate the air finisher in the automatic mode. During automatic operation, the dura-tion of the steam and hot air cycles is con-trolled by the steam timer and air timer settings. The amount of time to set each control depends on the type of material. For most clothing items set the steam timer for 12 seconds and the air timer for 15 seconds. If the finisher is set at 0 or above 30 on either timer, it will not operate.

Figure 6-11.- Lays 7, 8, and 9 for pressing enlisted men's jumpers.

Figure 6-2.-Steam air finisher.

Loading the Steam Air Finisher
The following are basic procedures for loading a coat onto a steam air finisher. Overcoats, peacoats, and foul weather jackets are finished in basically the same way.

1. With shoulder expanders in and collar form in the down position, place the coat on the form.

Figure 6-13.- Steam air finisher controls and indicators.

Table 6-1.- Pupose of Controls and Indicators

Adjust the shoulder of the form to fit the garment by pushing down on the knob at the top of form. Insert your hands in the pockets to straighten the linings and the pocket flaps.

2. Overlap the front of the jacket with the buttons outside and hold the coat firmly, closing the front flap with the knee.
3. Check and correct the back collar making sure there is no exposed facing and snap the collar form back.
4. Close the vents using the hand vent clamps, one clamp for each vent. \
5. Start the steam before you insert the sleeves by releasing the foot switch. Once the steam is discharging freely from the sleeves, stop steam by pressing down on the foot switch. This automatically resets the steam cycle timer.
6. Keeping your foot on the switch, insert wood bars in the sleeves along the seam to within 2 inches of the armpit.
7. Release the foot switch to start the automatic cycle. The automatic cycle can be stopped anytime by stepping on the foot switch.
8. When the automatic cycle is complete, the red light goes off. Remove the vent clamps, release the foot clamp, remove the sleeves, and remove the coat.
The operating procedures above may vary slightly between models, but you should always consult your manufacturer's technical manual for the correct operating procedures.