2). Clean the blower housing, blower shield and dampers by soaking in a sink
of hot, soapy water for about 5 minutes. Formula 409 and WD40 are also good
at liquefying grease. These parts may be washed in the dishwasher but be aware,
the detergent may deteriorate the paint over time and this is not a warranty issue.
3). To remove the motor/blower wheel assembly from the hood, undo the three
screws that attach the round, motor mounting plate to the hood (see figure 2).
Motor mounting plates are color coded either white or black to match their
corresponding blower wheels. Disconnect the motor from its wiring harness and
remove. (
NOTE:
Motors are permanently lubricated and do not need to be oiled).
Figure 2
4).
Handle blower wheels carefully. They can be damaged beyond repair
by twisting, bending or dropping them! Also, do not disturb any metal
clips attached to the fins (see figure 3). These clips balance the wheels
Figure 3
and must not be moved!
Using an 1/8” allen wrench (see figure 4), loosen the set screw in the hub
of the blower wheel (see figure 5). If the set screw is loosened and the blower
wheel does not slide easily off of the motor shaft, it may be due to a grease
build-up on the shaft. Clean this grease from the shaft with a liquid penetrating
Figure 4
oil, such as WD40, and the blower wheel will slide off easily.
5). Grease can be removed from the blower wheel by soaking
it in a hot detergent or ammonia water solution, scrubbing it with
a soft brush, and then rinsing.
Keep the motor dry.
If it is not too greasy, the blower wheel may be cleaned
in the dishwasher. However, the dishwasher detergent may
eventually take the paint off the wheel.
Figure 5
If you have a dual blower, permanently mark the blower
wheels, as described above, so you will always be able to
distinguish the white wheel from the black.
Take care to reinstall the motors and wheels in their
proper locations!
6). Line up the set screw with the flat side of the motor shaft and slip the blower wheel onto the shaft.
Position the wheel slightly away from the motor.
NOTE:
Placement of the wheel is important! Do not leave it
too far forward or it will rub on the blower housing when it is replaced in step #9. Using the allen wrench,
tighten the set screw against the flat side of the motor shaft.
7). Spin the wheel by hand to see that it does not touch the motor and does not wobble. A blower wheel that
wobbles needs to be replaced.
8). If you have taken it out of the hood, reinstall the motor/blower wheel assembly.
9). Reinstall the dampers in the blower housing, making sure they open and close freely. Reinstall the blower
housing and blower shield. Spin the blower wheel by hand to be sure it turns freely and is not scraping on the
housing. If the blower wheel rubs on the housing you will need to reposition the blower wheel on the motor
shaft.
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