F. idler and bearing assembly – American Dryer Corp. ADG-385 User Manual
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F. Idler and Bearing Assembly
(Remove backguard to access assembly.)
To Replace Idler Pulley
1. Remove backguard.
2. Loosen v-belts, then rotate pulley and roll v-belts
out of grooves.
3. Loosen the two (2) set screws on the pulley and
pull off the shaft.
4. Reverse procedure for installing new idler pulley.
NOTE: Check tension and alignment of belts before operating dryer.
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.