American Dryer Corp. ML-170 - Manual (Page 39)

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B. ADJUSTMENTS
7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION AND EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER
Inspect bolts, nuts, screws, (bearing setscrews), grounding connections, and nonpermanent gas connections (unions,
shutoff valves, and orifices). Fan (impellor) V-belts, along with the motor and drive belts should be examined and
replaced if necessary. Tighten loose V-belts when necessary. Complete an operational check of controls and valves.
Complete an operational check of ALL safety devices (i.e., door switches, lint drawer switch, sail switch, and hi-limit
thermostats).
NOTE: Squirrel cage type fan (impellor) on the blower motor must be inspected and cleaned every 6 months.
C. LUBRICATION
The fan shaft bearings and ALL the tumbler drive shaft and idler shaft bearings must be lubricated every 3 months. Use
a #2 grease or its equivalent (Magnalube-G Teflon
® grease with an operating range of -40º F to 530º F). Lubrication is
necessary or premature bearing failure will be the result.
The motor bearings are permanently lubricated and DO NOT require to be serviced.