Oreck Air 6 Owners Guide - Page 17

Rotating Element Warning - air 7 fan grommet

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General Parts Replacement ROTATING ELEMENT WARNING - Unit has a rotating blower wheel and cooling fan to circulate air and keep the unit cool. When servicing the unit and repairing the unit always insure that you keep objects and internal electrical wiring away from the rotating elements. Failure to allow for proper clearance for rotating members can cause electric shock, personal injury or property damage. 5. Remove the blower wheel by gently grasping the outside of the wheel at the center support rib and the rib closest to the motor. Tilt the wheel up and pull it away from the motor shaft. The blower wheel rubber grommet is glued to the shaft of the motor and will remain attached to the motor. 6. Remove the power supply cover by placing a screwdriver blade in the cover slot with the blade inserted on the blower wheel side of the slot. Catch the tan snap tab and twist the screwdriver slightly while lifting up on the cover and remove the power supply cover assembly. Lay the assembly aside out of the way. 7. Remove the interlock switch from the mounting bracket by releasing the snap lever and lifting the switch out of the bracket. It is not necessary to disconnect the switch wires. SLOTS 8. Turn the unit over. Use a screwdriver to release the motor mounting bracket locking tabs by inserting the screwdriver blade between the snap tab and the housing. Twist the snap tab toward the center of the four motor mounting slots. You will need to pull the mounting bracket away from the cabinet while releasing the tabs. After releasing all four tabs, remove the bracket. 17

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General Parts Replacement
ROTATING ELEMENT WARNING -
Unit has a rotating blower wheel and cooling
fan to circulate air and keep the unit cool.
When servicing the unit and repairing
the unit always insure that you keep objects and internal electrical wiring away
from the rotating elements.
Failure to allow for proper clearance for rotating
members can cause electric shock, personal injury or property damage.
5.
Remove the blower wheel by gently
grasping the outside of the wheel at the
center support rib and the rib closest
to the motor.
Tilt the wheel up and pull
it away from the motor shaft.
The blower
wheel rubber grommet is glued to the
shaft of the motor and will remain
attached to the motor.
6.
Remove the power supply cover by
placing a screwdriver blade in the cover
slot with the blade inserted on the blower
wheel side of the slot. Catch the tan snap
tab and twist the screwdriver slightly while
lifting up on the cover and remove the
power supply cover assembly.
Lay the
assembly aside out of the way.
7.
Remove the interlock switch from the
mounting bracket by releasing the snap
lever and lifting the switch out of the
bracket.
It is not necessary to disconnect
the switch wires.
8.
Turn the unit over. Use a screwdriver to
release the motor mounting bracket
locking tabs by inserting the screwdriver
blade between the snap tab and the
housing.
Twist the snap tab toward the
center of the four motor mounting slots.
You will need to pull the mounting bracket
away from the cabinet while releasing the
tabs.
After releasing all four tabs, remove
the bracket.
SLOTS