Maintenance
Electrical
Electrical connections will loosen in time from heating and cooling. Every three (3) months the
power should be turned
off
at the external disconnect, or unplugged, and all the points of connection should be inspected and tightened.
Lint Buildup
As with your clothes dryer at home lint will build up where ever air is flowing over garments.
Every six months
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The top cover should be removed to clean around the heater and any other visible debris buildup.
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The side covering the blower box should be removed, and all lint be removed from around the exhaust blower.
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The optional exhaust blower, located on the rear of the machine, should be cleaned every
2
-
3 months
. To open the
back panel of the exhaust blower, remove the (7) black #8 machine screws for access to the blower.
Motor &
Chains can loosen in time and should be inspected, adjusted, and lubricated when necessary. The motor chain is locat-
ed in the rear of the conveyor behind the Chain Guard. The elevator chain is located inside the chamber and can be
accessed by removing the lid from the top of your dryer.
Connections
Elevator Chain
Caution!
Power must be turned off at the external disconnect before entering any part of
this machine. The red Power Light labeled
“
Power
”
must be off!! A qualified electrician should
perform any internal testing requiring power on!
2)
To adjust the drive chain you will need to loosen the four mounting screws. The gear motor mounting
plate is slotted to allow for chain adjustment. Adjust the chain so there is a max of
1/4”
vertical movement
in the chain.
CAUTION! Do not over tighten chain, damage to bearings may occur.
1)
To remove the chain guard, unfasten the four
black sheet metal screws. Be sure to replace the
guard after adjustment is made.
Do
not operate with Chain
Guard removed. Serious
Injury may result!
View with chain guard removed
Drive Chain Adjustment
Chain Guard
1
3)
Check that both set screws/ bolts on each sprocket are tight before re
-
installing the Chain guard. A
1/8”
and
3/16”
Allen Key is required.
(4) Mounting Screws
2
Pulley Sprocket
(w/ 2 set screws)
Drive Sprocket
(w/ set screw and cap screw)
Gear Motor Mounting Plate
Pg. 13
