American Dryer Corp. ADG-385 User Manual

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To Replace Rear Tumbler Bearing

1. Remove tumbler pulley (follow tumbler pulley removal procedure).

2. Remove the four (4) bolts securing the bearing box to the back of the dryer.

3. Loosen screws securing bearing to shaft.

IMPORTANT: LOCTITE® NOW BEING USED.

Effective January 24, 1996, LOCTITE® is being used on the ADG-385/WDA-385 dryer. LOCTITE® is being

applied to ALL beaaring set screws, used on ALL basket (tumbler) shafts, ALL idler shafts, ALL impellor (fan/

blower) shafts, and ALL drive shaft bearings.

A yellow label (ADC Part No. 112801) is affixed to the dryer to inform customers of the use of LOCTITE®.

This label is shown immediately below;

IMPORTANT

LOCTITE® ADHESIVE HAS BEEN USED

TO SECURE SET SCREWS AND BEARINGS

IN PLACE. ONCE SET SCREWS HAVE BEEN

REMOVED, A GEAR PULLER MAY BE NECES-

SARY TO REMOVE BEARING TO AVOID DAMAGE.

P/N: 112801

One (1) of these labels is attached to each Tumbler (basket) Bearing Assembly (pillow block bearing box) on the

ADG-385/WDA-385 dryer.

Should readjustment or removal of set screws become necessary in the field and the process becomes difficult,

apply heat to the set screw with a soldering gun (450º F) for a few minutes.

4. Pull bearing box and bearing off of shaft.

NOTE: If any rust has developed, use an emery cloth to polish the shaft.

5. Remove bolts securing bearing to bearing box and remove tumbler bearing.

IMPORTANT: LOCTITE® adhesive has been used to secure set screws and bearings in place.

Once set screws have been removed, a gear puller may be necessary to remove

bearing to avoid damage.

6. Reverse procedure for installing new tumbler bearing.

NOTE: Check alignment of pulleys before operating dryer.