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Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Motor
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Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Motor
Description
The dryer uses a 22-1/4 inch diameter blower (squirrel cage
fan). It rotates (spins) in a counterclockwise (CCW) direction,
when viewed at the blower motor.
The blower shaft is mounted on two (2) 1-3/4 inch diameter
pillow block bearings and is driven by two (2) BX type V-belts
which are connected to a 25 hp blower motor.
The blower motor is mounted on a adjustable base. The
motors position can be easily adjusted so that the proper
tension can be maintained on the V-belts.
Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Motor
Component Replacement
Blower Motor Replacement
1. Discontinue electrical service to the dryer.
2. Remove the belt guard.
3. Mark and identify the wires that will be disconnected for
proper reinstallation.
4. Loosen the bolts securing the blower motor to the motor
base; slide the blower motor forward. Remove the
V-belts. Remove the loosened bolts. Remove the
blower motor being replaced from the dryer.
5. Remove the bolts from the bushing.
6. Insert the bolts into the threaded holes.
7. Tighten the bolts evenly for motor pulley removal.
8. Mark the inside of the motors shaft before removing the
bushing.
9. Loosen the setscrews in the bushing.
MAN4272
Air Jet Valve
Air Jet Valve Replacement
Discontinue air supply to the dryer.
Discontinue electrical service to the dryer.
Remove the poly-flow tubing from the brass tee and the
brass cross.
Remove the stainless steel air jet tubing from the
pneumatic solenoid (air jet valve).
Remove the two (2) 1/4-20 x 2-1/4" hex head machine
screws mounting the air jet valve to the pneumatic panel.
Remove the screw securing the air jet coil harness from
the air jet valve.
To install new air jet valve, reverse Step #6 through Step
#3.
Reestablish electrical survive to the dryer.
Reestablish air supply to the dryer.