Blakeslee D Operation Manual

G. S. BLAKESLEE

&

CO.

G. S. BLAKESLEE

&

CO.

TYPE "D" DRIVE

FIELD CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS

W-O-95575

G. S. BLAKESLEE & CO.

1844 So. Laramie Avenue

Cicero, Illinois 60650

Scarborough, Ontario M1R3C3

of CANADA LTD.

66 Crockford Blvd.

REMOVING EXISTING DRIVE 2
INSTALLING NEW DRIVE UNIT 2

ADJUSTMENTS 5
FINAL ASSEMBLY 6
PARTS LIST 7

REMOVING EXISTING DRIVE

CAUTION

MAKE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS TURNED OFF.

1. Disconnect electrical wiring to drive unit.

2. Refer to page 2-4 of Service Manual for Modular
Dishwashers, for instructions on removing existing drive
unit.

3. Remove bolts and nuts securing drive to table and lower
drive unit to floor. Remove existing drive unit.

4. Remove both front and back drive supports (W-2-14148).
(See fig 1.)

INDEX

5. Using a grinder with a cutting disc remove the existing
chain guide (3/16" x 1/2" strip) welded outside the
tables. (See fig 2.)

INSTALLING NEW DRIVE UNIT

1. Determine if machine has clockwise or counter-clockwise

conveyor. Follow directions in fig 3 for drilling holes in
clockwise conveyor, fig 3A for counterclockwise conveyor.

Figure 1. Removing Drive Supports

Figure 2. Removing Chain Guide Welded to Table

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Figure 3. Drilling Locations for Clockwise Conveyor

Figure 4. Threading Rail Studs

3. Cut off the excess amount of each stud flush with the
nut. (See fig 8.) This must be done to provide clearance
for drive arm assembly (Item 80 on attached exploded
view).

2. Run additional threads on all four of the existing rail
studs AS CLOSE as possible to the bottom of the
table. Use the 3/8"-16 thread die (W-0-95576) provided
in the kit. A large adjustable pliers or pipe wrench can
be used to run the thread die up the studs. (See fig 4.)

(A) CLOCKWISE MACHINE

Pack a large amount of silicons sealant around
the 2 studs on the left. Place a split lockwasher
and nut on each stud and securely tighten.

(B) COUNTERCLOCKWISE MACHINE

Pack a large amount of silicone sealant around
the 2 studs on the right. Place a split
lockwasher and nut on each stud and securely
tighten.

Figure 5. Cutting Off Studs on Clockwise Conveyor

4. Remove front and rear covers of type "D " drive and
place on lifting device. (See fig 6.)

5. Remove drive pawl assembly (Item 83 on attached
exploded view). (See fig 6.)

Figure 6. Drive Assy Mounted on Lifting Device

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