Filter
Top Products
37
STEAM DRYERS ONLY
Clean the steam coil lint screen located on top of the steam coil. (This may have to be done more
frequently.)
MONTHLY
Apply a high-temperature grease to the four (4) 1-1/2”diameter tumbler drive shaft pillow block bearings.
(Use Shell Alvania #2 grease or equivalent.)
Retighten set screws in the collars of the four (4) 1-1/2”diameter tumbler drive shaft bearings.
Clean lint accumulation from the gas valve/burner area at the top of the dryer, the fan (impellor) motor, and the
fan (impellor) bearings located in the dryer base.
NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning and/or touching ignitor/flame-probe assembly.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
Grease the two (2) 1-1/4-inch pillow block bearings and the two (2) 1-3/8-inch pillow block bearings located in
the dryer’s base. Use Shell Alvania #2 grease or equivalent.
Grease the two (2) motors in the base with Chevron SR #1-2 grease or equivalent unless otherwise stamped on
the motor label.
Check V-belts for tightness and wear. Retighten or replace if required.
On steam dryers, clean steam coil fins. We suggest using compressed air and a vacuum cleaner with brush
attachment.
NOTE: When cleaning steam coil fins, be careful not to bend the fins. If fins are bent, straighten
by using a fin comb which is available from local air-conditioning supply house.
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust duct work system and from dryers internal
exhaust ducting.
WARNING: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCT WORK CAN
CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION and VENTILATION AIR.
CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BACK DRAFT DAMPERS IN THE
EXHAUST DUCT WORK. INSPECT and REMOVE ANY LINT
ACCUMULATION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE DAMPER TO BIND or STICK.
NOTE: A backdraft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in a slow drying and shutdown of
the heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.
NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinet(s), avoid using harsh abrasives. A product intended for
the cleaning of appliances is recommended.