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Step 1. Release the blower pan.

Be sure the motor is turned off before proceeding. The blower pan is easily removed for 

cleaning by unsnapping the suitcase latches (one on each side of the blower assembly).

Summary of Contents for V-Line K250

Page 1: ...V Line Blower How to Clean For models starting with K250 ...

Page 2: ...Step 1 Release the blower pan Be sure the motor is turned off before proceeding The blower pan is easily removed for cleaning by unsnapping the suitcase latches one on each side of the blower assembly ...

Page 3: ...Step 2 Remove the blower pan With the blower pan latches released remove the blower pan by pulling the pan downward Be careful to keep the tray level if the hood has been recently used ...

Page 4: ...gns with the set screw Insert the wrench through the hole in the fan blade and into the set screw The set screw must be turned 1 2 turn counterclockwise to free the blower wheel from the motor shaft If the hood is more than five years old and the set screw has never been loosened it may be difficult or even impossible to remove the blower wheel A liquid penetrating oil may help you loosen the set ...

Page 5: ...o avoid bending or distorting the blower wheel and take care not to move or lose the metal balancing clips that may be affixed to the blower wheel If the blower wheel is difficult to remove the area where the motor shaft makes contact with the blower wheel hub may need to be sprayed with a common penetrating oil such as WD 40 and allowed to soak for a short time ...

Page 6: ...n the opposite order of disassembly When reinstalling the blower wheel onto the motor shaft make sure the set screw makes direct contact with the flat spot on the motor shaft Slide the blower wheel onto the motor shaft as far as it will go making sure the top of the blower wheel does not touch the upper scroll area If the blower wheel is too far up it will rub against the upper scroll area and if ...

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