American Dryer Corp ML-310 Phase 7 service manual Blower Squirrel Cage Fan Motor Assembly

H. BLOWER (Squirrel Cage Fan) MOTOR ASSEMBLY

1.Blower (squirrel cage fan) Motor Description

The dryer uses an 18-inch (45.72 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) pillow block bearings, and the shaft is driven by two (2) B-section V-belts connected to the blower motor.

The blower (drive) motor is mounted on an adjustable base. The motor position can be easily adjusted so that the proper tension can be maintained on the V-belts.

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