American Dryer Corp ML-170, ML-145 To Replace Front Tumbler Basket Support Pillow Block Bearing

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4.Loosen lateral adjustment jam nuts and bolts. (Refer to illustration in section G “Tumbler (Basket) Alignment”)

5.Loosen set screws (2) from rear pillow block bearing collar.

6.Remove the rear bearing bolts, securing bearing to bearing mount. Remove bearing.

7.Replace by reversing Step #3 through Step #6.

8.Adjust both lateral and vertical tumbler (basket) alignment.

9.Replace back guard.

10.Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.

To Replace Front Tumbler (Basket) Support Pillow Block Bearing

1.Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.

2.Remove back guard.

3.Follow Step #3 through Step #6 from “Replacement of Rear Tumbler (Basket) Support Pillow Block Bearing.”

4.Remove the two (2) retaining rings from the tumbler (basket) shaft.

5.Remove the two (2) bolts holding the front tumbler (basket) support pillow block bearing to the dryer.

6.Loosen bearing collar set screws (2) and as the end of the tumbler (basket) shaft is lifted up slightly, slide the bearing off the shaft.

7.Prop a block of wood between the tumbler (basket) shaft and the bearing to the dryer.

8.Replace by reversing Step #2 through Step #6.

NOTE: Before replacing back guard, check tumbler (basket) lateral/vertical adjustment, as well as, belt adjustment and readjust if necessary.

9. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.

To Replace Front Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing

(Bearing nearest the back of the dryer)

1.Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.

2.Remove V-belts from idler pulleys.

3.Remove bolts holding each idler pillow block bearing to mount.

4.Remove idler shaft (with both bearings and idler pulleys still attached) from dryer.

5.Remove end retaining ring and loosen the two (2) set screws in the bearing race collar. 30

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Contents ML-145 / ML-170 American Dryer CorporationRetain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future Reference For Your Safety Page Table of Content Section Technical Information Safety Precautions Important InformationStandards Routine Maintenance CleaningAdjustments LubricationENCLOSURE, AIR SUPPLY, and Exhaust Requirements Installation RequirementsElectrical and GAS Requirements Operational Service Check Procedure Gas 10.5 inches water column 26.1 mb Control Panel NON-MICROPROCESSOR Description of PartsControl Panel Microprocessor Control BOXGas Models only GAS Burner AssemblyHSI HOT Surface Ignition Module Drive MotorBlower Motor and Impellor GAS and Steam Idler AssemblyTumbler Basket Bearing and Pulley Arrangement Sail Switch Gas Models only Main Door SwitchTumbler Basket HI-LIMIT Gas Models only Automatic Reset ThermostatLint Drawer Steam Damper System Lint Drawer SwitchTemperature Sensor Bracket NON-COMPUTER Compressed AIR RequirementsComputer Controls ServicingIntroduction To Replace ComputerTo Replace Keyboard Touchpad Label Assembly To Replace Microprocessor Temperature Sensor ProbeIgnition Controls To Remove Flame Probe AssemblyTo Replace Gas Valve Refer to above burner illustration To Test and Adjust Gas Water Column Pressure To Replace Main Burner OrificesTo Convert from Natural Gas to L.P. Gas To Replace Burner TubesThermostats To Replace HSI Hot Surface Ignition ModuleTo Replace Burner Hi-Limit Thermostat Gas Models Only Sail Switch Assembly Gas Models only To Replace Sail SwitchTo Adjust Sail Switch To Replace Main Door AssemblyTo Install New Main Door Glass To Replace Front PanelPulleys To Replace Main Door Hinge BlocksTo Replace Tumbler Basket Pulley To Replace Small Idler Pulley To Replace Large Idler PulleyTumbler Basket Alignment Vertical Up and Down Adjustment Tumbler Basket AssemblyTo Replace Motor Pulley Tumbler Basket Alignment Lateral Side to Side Adjustment To Replace Tumbler Basket or Tumbler Basket SupportImportant Never strike the shaft directly with a hammer To Replace Front Tumbler Basket Support Pillow Block Bearing To Replace Front Idler Shaft Pillow Block BearingTo Replace Rear Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing Belt Tension Adjustment Tumbler Basket to IdlerBelts Refer to illustrations in section F Pulleys Motors Belt Tension Adjustment Motor to IdlerTo Replace V-Belts To Replace Drive MotorImpellor Lint Drawer Assembly To Replace Lint Screen To Replace Lint Drawer SwitchTroubleshooting Computer will not accept keyboard touchpad entriesDisplay is reading Rotation Sensor Fail Display is reading no AirflowDisplay is reading Burner Safety Fail Display is reading Sail Switch FailDisplay is reading Drum Safety Fail Display is reading No HeatDisplay is reading Main Door Display is reading Burner Control FailureDisplay is reading Burner Flame Failure Display is reading Lint DoorDryer operates but is taking too long to dry Display is reading HotThermal overload for drive motor is tripping Overload for impellor fan motor is tripping There is excessive vibration coming from the tumbler basketElectrical Troubleshooting Phase 6 OPL System Diagnostics Diagnostic L.E.D. light emitting diode Display Failure CodesPage E.D. light emitting diode Display Indicators E.D. Display Indicator NumberE.D. Display Indicator Number AIR AIR JET Output L.E.D. Indicator Optional FAN Blower Output L.E.D. light emitting diode IndicatorHT1 Heat Output L.E.D. Indicator Main Main Door Input L.E.D. Indicator Fuse Main Fuse Input L.E.D. IndicatorLint Lint Door Input L.E.D. Indicator Drum Tumbler Basket HI-LIMIT Input L.E.D. IndicatorFlame bURNER Control Fail Input L.E.D. Indicator Power Supply Input L.E.D. IndicatorD. DISPLAY/CODES E.D. Display Operating StatusPhase 6 OPL Microprocessor L.E.D. Displays E.D. Codes 1. Display Codes ALL REVGAS/ELECTRIC only BURNER/OVEN Open HI-LIMIT Circuit GAS Models only Power 24 VAC is not Evident AT GAS ValveGAS only Ignition Attempt Failure Computer Logic and Wiring Diagram No Display Condition Blower motor does not operate, drive motor runs No Heat Drive and Blower Motors Run Gas Models No Heat Drive and Blower Motors Run Steam ModelsDoor Condition Technical Information Motor Plate High and LOW VoltageData Label Information on the Data LabelUsing a Manometer How to Use a ManometerML-170 Tool List ADC 450429 1- 02/18/00-25