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7) Remove the 1/4” x 1/4” x 1-3/4” (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm x 4.45 cm) key on the blower (squirrel cage
fan) motor shaft.
a) Slide the blower (squirrel cage fan) motor off the shaft.
NOTE:Install this 1/4” x 1/4” x 1-3/4” (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm x 4.45 cm) key to the fan shaft beforeinstalling the new blower (squirrel cage fan).
8) To install new blower (squirrel cage fan), reverse above procedure (Step #7 thru Step #1).
d. V-Belt Replacement
1) Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
2) Loosen the bolts securing the blower (squirrel cage fan) motor.
a) Ease off on the tension bolt.
3) Slide the blower (squirrel cage fan) motor forward.
4) Remove and replace V-belts.
5) Tighten and secure the tension bolt.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN V-BELTS.
6) Using a straight edge, make certain that the motor pulley and V-belts are aligned straight.
7) Tighten and secure bolts from motor to motor base.
8) Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
e. Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Shaft Replacement
The procedure to replace the Blower (squirrel cage fan) Shaft is the same procedure used to replace the
Pillow Block Bearing with Shroud (refer to page 57 and page 58).
3. Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Electrical Components
a. Blower (Squirrel Cage Fan) Controls and Overloads
1) Thermal Magnetic Starter (TMS)
The TMS is used as a safety device to protect the motor from starting in a locked rotor condition.
The overload has a dial setting on the face of the device. To set the overload, refer to your specific
electrical diagrams. The overload is specifically designed for motor applications. It has a current
curve built into it so the initial high current draw by the motor will not trip the overload. On the face
of the overload, there are two (2) push buttons - “START” (Black or Tan - 1) and “STOP” (Red -
0) - the overload has to be in the “START” mode for the motor to run.