8 American Dryer Corp. 450374 - 1
Drive Motor and Impellor
The drive motor is located on the back, approximately lower
left-hand side of the dryer. It sits on an adjustable base so
the motor can easily be adjusted to the left or right, in or out.
The threaded shaft of the motor is connected to the impellor,
a backward curved paddlewheel. The impellor provides airflow
in the dryer. It creates a vacuum, which pulls the hot air from
the burner into the basket through the lint screen and out the
exhaust.
Idler Bearing
(Viewing from the rear of the dryer) The idler assembly is
located approximately on the lower left hand-side of the dryer.
The idler assembly consists of a shaft, bearings, and
compound pulley. The idlers main purpose is to reduce the
speed and increase torque provided to the tumbler. Also, the
idler assembly allows for adjustment (tensioning) of the belts.
Tumbler
The tumbler consists of three ribs and a perforated basket
along with a front and back, which are riveted together as an
assembly. The tumbler also consists of tie rods, which attach
the tumbler to the drive system in the rear. The felt collar
helps to keep lint from accumulating behind the basket.
Tumbler Bearing and Pulley Arrangement
The tumbler bearing and the pulley arrangement is located
(viewing from the rear of the dryer) approximately at the upper
center of the dryer. The arrangement consists of a pulley,
bearing box, and bearings, which serve to adjust, drive, and
support the tumbler. The bearing box has various nuts and
bolts that are made to adjust the basket vertically and
horizontally.
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