Motor and fan wheel, General – L.B. White 170 Premier User Manual

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1.

Open louvered access panel opposite burner end of
heate. Disconnect motor leads.

2.

Remove screws securing motor mounting plate to
housing.

3.

Pull fan and motor assembly from housing.

4.

Loosen set screws on fan wheel.

5.

Pull fan wheel from motor shaft.

6.

Remove the four nuts securing motor to mounting
plate.

FIG. 16

16

MOTOR MOUNT PLATE

FAN WHEEL

MOTOR

CLEARANCE

PREMIER 80 3/16 IN.
PREMIER 170 1/8 IN.

MOTOR AND FAN WHEEL

1.

Close the fuel supply valve to the heater and
disconnect the electrical supply before servicing
unless necessary for your service procedure.

2.

Clean the heater’s orifice with compressed air or a
soft, dry rag. Do not use files, drills, broaches, etc. to
clean the orifice hole. Doing so will enlarge the hole,
causing combustion or ignition problems. Replace
the orifice if it cannot be cleaned properly.

3.

The high limit switches, HEAT/VENT switch, and
thermostat can be tested by disconnecting the leads
at the component, and jumpering the leads together:

--

Reconnect the electrical supply and open fuel
supply valves.

--

If the heater lights, the component is defective
and must be replaced.

--

Do not leave the jumper on or operate the heater
i f t h e p a r t i s d e fe c t i ve . Re p l a c e t h e p a r t
immediately.

--

An alternate method for checking the components
is to perform a continuity check.

4.

The air proving switch must not be jumpered. If
jumpered, the ignition control will not allow heater
operation. Test the air proving switch for continuity. If
defective, replace the switch.

5.

Open the respective case panel for access to burner
or fan related components.

6.

Disconnect the electrical leads for the respective
component.

7.

For reassembly, reverse the respective ser vice
procedure. Ensure gas connections are tightened
securely.

8.

After servicing, start the heater to ensure proper
operation and check for gas leaks.

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Heater surfaces are hot for a period of time after the
heater has been shut down.

Allow the heater to cool before performing service,
maintenance, or cleaning.

Failure to follow this warning will result in burns
causing injury.

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair any heater
components or gas train components.

All component parts must be replaced if defects are
found.

Failure to follow this warning will result in fire or
explosions, causing property damage, injury, or death.

GENERAL

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