ADC AD-464 service manual Blower Squirrel Cage Fan Motor Assembly

E.BLOWER (Squirrel Cage Fan) MOTOR ASSEMBLY

1.Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Motor Description

The dryer uses a 22-1/4 inch diameter blower (squirrel cage fan). It rotates (spins) in a counterclockwise (CCW) direction, when viewed at the blower motor.

The blower shaft is mounted on two (2) 1-3/4 inch diameter pillow block bearings and is driven by two (2) BX type V-belts which are connected to a 25 HP blower motor.

The blower motor is mounted on a adjustable base. The motors position can be easily adjusted so that the proper tension can be maintained on the V-belts.

2.Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Motor Component Replacement a. Blower Motor Replacement

1)Discontinue electrical service to the dryer.

2)Remove the belt guard.

3)Mark and identify the wires that will be disconnected for proper reinstallation.

4)Loosen the bolts securing the blower motor to the motor base;

a)Slide the blower motor forward.

b)Remove the V-belts.

c)Remove the loosened bolts.

d)Remove the blower motor being replaced from the dryer.

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