American Dryer Corp. ML-96D - Manual (Page 37)

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2. Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
3. Clean any lint accumulation in and around both the blower and drive motor casing openings.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer's internal
exhaust ducting. Drive and idler shaft bearings should be lubricated. Use a #2 grease or it's equivalent.
NOTE: 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 BACK DRAFT DAMPERS IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK. INSPECT and
REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE DAMPER TO
BIND or STICK.
NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shut down of
the heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.
NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinets, avoid using harsh abrasives. A product intended for the
cleaning of appliances is recommended.
B. ADJUSTMENTS
7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION and EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER
Inspect bolts, nuts, screws, (bearing setscrews), and nonpermanent gas connections (unions, shutoff valves,
orifices, and grounding connections). Motor and drive belts should be examined. Cracked or seriously frayed
belts should be replaced. Tighten loose V-belts when necessary. Complete operational check of controls and
valves. Complete operational check of ALL safety devices (door switches, lint drawer switch, sail switch,
burner, and hi-limit thermostats).
C. LUBRICATION
The fan shaft bearings, and ALL the basket (tumbler) drive shaft and idler shaft bearings must be lubricated
every three (3) months. Use a #2 grease or its equivalent. Lubrication is necessary or premature bearing failure
will be the result.
The motor bearings are permanently lubricated and DO NOT require to be serviced.