SECTION II
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
A. CLEANING
A schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from various areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the duct work system. The frequency of cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location. Maximum operating efficiency is dependent upon proper air circulation. The accumulation of lint can restrict this air flow. If the guidelines in this section are met, an ADC dryer will provide many years of efficient,
WARNING: LINT FROM MOST FABRICS IS HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE. THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT CAN CREATE APOTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: KEEP DRYER AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE, and OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS and
LIQUIDS.
NOTE: REMOVE POWER FROM THE MACHINE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE IN THE DRYER.
NOTE: Suggested time intervals shown are for average usage which is considered six (6) to eight (8) operational (running) hours per day.
SUGGESTED CLEANING SCHEDULE
EVERY THIRD or FOURTH LOAD
Clean the lint screen. A clogged lint screen will cause poor dryer performance. The lint screen is located in the lint drawer in the base of the dryer. Pull out the lint drawer, brush the lint off the lint screen, and remove the lint. Inspect the lint screen and replace if torn.
NOTE: The frequency of cleaning the lint screens can best be determined from experience at each location.
WEEKLY
Open the hinged panels on each side of the tumbler section and remove any lint accumulation from the tumbler drive motor, drive shafts, gear reducer, drive belts, drive wheels, and drive shaft bearings.
Slide the lint basket all the way out of the dryer and clean any lint accumulation off of the temperature sensor bracket, which is located above the lint basket.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONTINUE ELECTRICAL SUPPLYTO THE DRYER.
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