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Drum
The drum is made of 304 stainless steel and has
three replaceable baffl es.
To remove the drum:
Remove the drive belt. (See 1. Drive Belt.)
2. Remove either of the 2 Phillips-head screws that
attach the front of the cabinet to the frame,
then gently spread the sides apart to provide
clearance for the drum.
Drum Shaft and Bearing
The drum shaft is attached to the rear of the drum
with three T-20 Torx screws. The bearing can be
removed by pulling it off the shaft. The drum shaft
and bearing fi t into the bearing retainer in the
center of the heater assembly (electric models) or
diffuser assembly (gas models).
To access the drum shaft and bearing, it is
necessary to remove the drum. (See Drum.)
Dual Idler Assembly
WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury.
Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
The dual idler assembly maintains proper tension
on the drive belt to minimize belt slippage. The dual
idler assembly consists of two idler pulleys that
rotate on two idler arms. The pulleys are retained
on the idler arms using cap nuts. The assembly is
attached to the front of the motor baseplate with a
7/16-in. shoulder bolt.
Dual Idler
Assembly
Drum Shaft
Bearing
Caution: When removing the drum, take care to not
damage the vapor shield located above the blower
housing.
3. Grasp the drum fi rmly at the 11 o'clock and 1
o'clock positions. Brace the bottom of the drum
against your leg and maneuver the drum out of
the cabinet.
Vapor
Shield
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