18)Replace the V-belts ...

(a)Adjust to proper tension by adjusting position of the new blower (fan/impellor) motor.

(b)Align the V-belts.

19)Tighten/secure the new motor to the motor base.

20)Rewire the new blower (fan and impellor) motor in the same order as the wiring from the motor that was removed.

A wiring diagram is usually affixed to the side of the motor.

21)Reestablish electric service to the dryer.

b)Shrouded Pillow Block Bearing Replacement

1)Discontinue electric service to the dryer.

2)Remove the bolts securing the blower (fan and impellor) motor.

(a)Slide the blower (fan and impellor) motor forward.

3)Remove the V-belts from the motor pulley and the pulley on the fan (blower) shaft assembly.

4)Move the blower (fan and impellor) motor so as to be able to remove the fan (blower) shaft bearing mount assembly.

5)Remove the bolts securing the fan (blower) shaft bearing mount assembly.

(a)Slide the fan shaft assembly with the fan (impellor and blower) backwards.

6)Remove the two (2) left hand jam nuts and the washer.

7)Remove the squirrel cage fan (impellor) and the 1/4" x 1/4" x 1-3/4" key.

8)Remove the four (4) bolts securing the shrouded pillow block bearing.

9)Remove the fan (blower) shaft assembly from the fan (blower) shaft bearing mount assembly ...

(a)Remove the pillow block on the squirrel cage fan side of the fan shaft by loosening the set screws on the pillow block bearing.

10)To remove the pillow block bearing on the pulley side of the fan shaft the pulley must be removed first ...

(a)Remove the V-belts from the bushing.

(b)Insert bolts into the threaded holes.

(d) Mark the inside of the motors' shaft before removing the bushing.

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American Dryer Corp AD-200 service manual

AD-200 specifications

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