2). Clean the blower housing, blower shield an
of hot, soapy water for about 5 minutes. Formula 409 and WD40 are
the detergent may deteriorate the paint
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
coded either white or black
permanently lubricated and do not need to be oiled)
. They can be damaged beyond
or dropping them! Also, do not disturb any
clips attached to the fins (see figure 3). These clips balance the
Using an 1/8” allen wrench (see figure 4), loosen the set screw in the hub
r wheel (see figure 5). If the set screw is loosened and the
easily off of the motor shaft, it may be due to a grease
the shaft. Clean this grease from the shaft with a liquid penetrating
and the blower wheel will slide off easily.
rease 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.
If it is not too greasy, t
he blower wheel may be cleaned
in the dishwasher. However, the dishwasher detergent may
eventually take the paint off the wheel.
If you have a dual blower, permanently mark the blower
wheels, as described above, so you will always be
distinguish the white wheel from the black
Take care to reinstall the motors and wheels in their
6). Line up the set screw with the flat side of the motor shaft and slip the blower wheel onto the shaft.
Placement of the wheel is important!
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 sha
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.
the blower housing, making sure they open and close freely. Reinstall
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 t
o reposition the blower wheel on the motor
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