Commercial Washers for Vended Laundries

E-Series
high-performance, soft-mount
M-Series
high-performance, hard-mount
L-Series
hard-mount
Econ-O-Wash
topload

Commercial Washers for On-Premise Laundries

E-Series
high-performance, soft-mount
M-Series
high performance, hard-mount
L-Series
hard-mount
Econ-O-Wash
topload

Commercial Dryers for
Vended Laundries

ExpressDry
high-performance drying tumblers
E-Series Dry
compact drying tumbler
Econ-O-Dry
small load efficiency

Commercial Dryers for On-Premise Laundries

ProSeries II
high-performance drying tumblers
E-Series Dry
compact drying tumbler
Econ-O-Dry
small load efficiency

Commercial Ironers

Heated-Roll
high-performance flatwork ironers
Heated-Chest
high-performance flatwork ironers

Continental Pro-Series Flatwork Ironers complete Continental's system of high-efficiency laundry equipment. Take a moment to look inside a Pro-Series Ironer and you will discover unique internal components and an overall structural design that gives these machines the ability to positively impact your laundry production.

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Resources

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Read Article: Clean Gear - Critical to Firefighter Safety - 01.2010
Read Article: Knoxville Fire Dept. brings laundry in-house; saves $40,000 per year - 01.2009
Read Article: An Issue of Safety: Why Industrial Washers Often Qualify for Grant Dollars - Fire Chief - 01.2006
Read Article: Clean Gear Protection Against Disaster - Fire Chief - 01.2005
Read Article: Dirty Gear It's No Badge of Courage - Fire Chief - 01.2004
Read Article: Soiled Gear - Fire Chief - 01.2003
Read Article: Dirty Gear Isn't Cool, It's Dangerous - Fire Chief - 01.2002

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Selecting the Right Washer-Extractor for Turnout Gear Care

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Laundry Equipment for the Fire Department/EMS Industry

Dirty Gear Isn't Cool, Its Dangerous

Contaminated protective gear exposes firefighters to potentially life-threatening chemicals, biological agents and particulate matter. If not dealt with properly, soiled protective gear can also pass on contaminants to the public at large. The key to limiting a firefighter's exposure to such hazards is proper decontamination of soiled gear, which after a fire, car accident or similar event, can be laden with life-threatening chemicals, blood, body fluids or particulate matter.

NFPA Guidelines

The NFPA puts out a set of guidelines for properly washing protective apparel... and not all methods and are created equal. A careful approach to cleaning gear is critical to proper decontamination and to maintaining the integrity of the protective fabric. For a complete listing of guidelines, visit www.nfpa.org.

Commercial Washer Extractors for Fire Departments

The Best Way to Clean Gear? A Highly Programmable, Soft-mount Commercial Washer & Air Drying

Industry experts agree a highly programmable commercial washer-extractor is key to washing gear correctly in order to avoid damage to the gear itself. Fire departments should use washer-extractors offering programmable water temperatures and levels, extract speeds, multiple bath options, and automatic chemical (detergent) injection. They should also be able to program multiple wash actions, cylinder rotation options, and wash time. High Performance Washer-Extractors effectively remove contamination from protective apparel—keeping firefighters safe! The front-load washers can automatically inject the right type and quantities of detergents at the appropriate water temperature and level—preventing inconsistent and damaging results.
Why is Continental Girbau's High Performance Soft-Mount Washer Extractor Design Critical?

Because you may not have the budget, time or space to install a concrete foundation with reinforcing rebar. With Continental's soft-mount design, fire departments can install their washer-extractors in truck bays, utility rooms or storage areas — without bolts and new foundations. The high performance soft mount commercial washer extractors slide easily into place.
Programmability is Key

Turnout gear is costly and should be washed carefully according to manufacturer’s guidelines to prevent damage. That means water temperatures and levels, extract speeds, baths and cycle times must be programmable. Using different programs, a fire department can wash a variety of items — turnout suit shells and linings, truck towels, EMS jump suits and more. In use at laundries worldwide for more than 17 years, Continentals' high performance commercial washers feature an easy-to-understand programming system with 79 program selections, including 20 pre-programmed options and 59 user-programmable options.
One-Touch Operation

Once programmed, operators simply choose a program number and the machine automatically blends optimum water temperatures, water levels, chemicals, extraction speeds and cycle time — ensuring quality laundering results.

Does your Department Qualify for the Firefighters Grant Program?

Each year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides hundreds of millions in grants to help fire departments better protect their firefighters and the greater public. Hundreds of fire departments each year receive funding for new washer-extractors — essential for decontaminating protective gear. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program assists rural, urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States. Funds are used by the nation’s firefighters to increase the effectiveness of firefighting operations, firefighter health and safety programs, new fire apparatus, emergency medical service programs and fire prevention and safety programs. To find out more about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program visit http://www.firegrantsupport.com.