American Dryer Corp. ADG-385 User Manual

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NOTE: Check tension of belts and alignment of tumbler before operating dryer.

To Replace The Front Tumbler Bearing

1. Remove tumbler pulley and bearing box (follow "To Replace The Rear Tumbler Bearing" steps 1 through 4).

2. Loosen set screws on front tumbler bearing.

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.

3. Using a wheel puller gently push the tumbler shaft towards the front through the front tumbler bearing.

NOTE: An alternative method would be to place a block of wood on the end of the tumbler shaft

and strike it with a heavy hammer. To prevent damage to the shaft the wheel puller method

is preferred.

4. Remove the four (4) nuts securing the bearing to the dryer back and remove the bearing.

5. Reverse procedure for installing new tumbler bearing.

NOTE: Check tension of belts and alignment of tumbler before operating dryer.

6. Replace backguard.