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G. BLOWER (SQUIRREL CAGE FAN) MOTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Motor Description
The dryer uses a 15-inch (38.1 cm) diameter, blower (squirrel cage fan) wheel. It spins (turns) in a
counterclockwise (CCW) direction when looking at the back of the blower housing.
The blower (squirrel cage fan) shaft is mounted in two (2) 1-3/8” (3.5 cm) diameter pillow block bearings,
and the shaft is driven by two (2) B-section V-belts connected to the blower (squirrel cage fan) motor.
The blower (squirrel cage fan) motor is mounted on an adjustable base. The blower (squirrel cage fan)
motor position can be easily adjusted so that the proper tension can be maintained on the V-belts.