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B. ADJUSTMENTS
7 Days After Installation and Every 6 Months Thereafter
Inspect bolts, nuts, screws (bearing set screws), non-permanent gas connections (unions, shut-off 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 switch, lint drawer switch,
sail switch, burner, and hi-limit thermostats).
C. LUBRICATION
The motor bearings, idler bearings...and under normal/most conditions the tumbler bearings are permanently
lubricated. It is physically possible to relubricate the tumbler bearings if you choose to do so even though this
practice
is not necessary
. Use Shell Alvania #3 or its equivalent. The tumbler bearings used in the dryer
do not
have a grease fitting. Provisions are made in the bearing housing for the addition of a grease fitting which can be
obtained elsewhere, or from the manufacturer by ordering kit Part No. 882159, which includes two (2) fittings.
90 DAYS
Re-grease the two (2) 1-3/8-inch bearings that support the impellor/fan shaft. Use Shell Alvania #3 grease
or its equivalent. Impellor/fan shaft bearings
should be
lubricated.
Check to make sure that the set screws on the impellor/fan shaft bearings are tight.
Remove lint from around tumbler (basket), drive motors, and surrounding areas. Remove lint from gas
valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
IMPORTANT
: TO PREVENT DAMAGE, AVOID CLEANING OR TOUCHING IGNITOR
and FLAME-PROBE ASSEMBLY
Remove lint accumulation from inside control box and at the rear area behind control box.
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