MONTHLY

Grease the four (4) tumbler (basket) shaft pillow bearings with DC-44 (Dow Corning) grease or equivalent. DC-44 is a lithium grease that conforms to NLGI Grade 2 and has a temperature range of 40º F (4.4º C) to 400º F (204.4º C).

Empty the compressed air filter bowl.

EVERY 90 DAYS

Clean any lint accumulation on main blower wheel.

Remove lint from around the tumbler (basket) drive motors and main blower (fan) motor.

Main blower (fan) shaft bearings must be lubricated. Use a #3 grease or equivalent.

EVERY 6 MONTHS

Remove the gear oil in both tumbler (basket) drive shaft gear reducers. Replace with 1.4 liters (in each gear reducer) of Mobil Oil DTE HH5G (I.S.O. viscosity grade 460) or equivalent.

Main blower fan and drive motor belts should be examined. Cracked or seriously frayed belts should be replaced. Tighten belts when necessary.

Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust duct work system.

Open access door on top of tumbler (basket) and remove lint accumulation from tumbler (basket) brush.

NOTE: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCT WORK CAN CREATEAPOTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinets, avoid using harsh abrasive. Aproduct intended for the cleaning or appliances is recommended.

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