American Dryer Corp. AD-310 Phase 7 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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MONTHLY
Empty the compressed air filter bowl.
EVERY 3 MONTHS
Re-grease the two (2) 1-3/8” bearings that support the impellor/fan shaft. Use Shell Alvania #2 grease or its
equivalent. Impellor/fan shaft bearings must be lubricated.
Apply a hi-temperature grease to the four (4) 1-1/2” diameter basket (tumbler) drive shaft pillow block bearings.
(Use Shell Alvania #2 grease or its equivalent).
Retighten setscrews in the collars of the four (4) 1-1/2” diameter basket (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’s base.
NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning and/or touching ignitor/flame-probe assembly.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
Remove the gear oil in the basket (tumbler) drive shaft gear reducer. Replace with 1.4 liters of Mobil oil DTE
HH5G (I.S.O. viscosity grade 460) or its equivalent.
Check fan (impellor) and drive motor V-belts for tightness and wear. Retighten and replace if required.
STEAM MODELS - Clean the 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 houses.
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer’s internal
exhaust ducting.
CAUTION: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN
CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
NOTE: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR.
CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BACK DRAFT DAMPERS IN THE EXHAUST
DUCTWORK. INSPECT AND REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION, WHICH
CAN CAUSE THE DAMPER TO BIND OR STICK.
NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinet(s), avoid using harsh abrasives. A product intended for the
cleaning of appliances is recommended.