Inlet Ring - GE GFDR485EF Technical Service Manual

Inlet Ring

Inlet Ring Removal
1. Disconnect power from the unit .
2. Remove the control panel.
See Control Panel Removal on page 20.
3. Remove the front panel.
See Front Panel Removal on page 24.
4. Remove the trap duct .
See Trap Duct Removal on page 38.
5. Remove the three 1/4 in. hex screws that secure
the inlet ring to the trap duct .
6. Pull the upper right side of the ring slightly for-
ward, then upward to disengage the ring from
the tab.
Fan Housing
Blower Housing Removal
1. Disconnect power from the unit .
2. Remove the control panel.
See Control Panel Removal on page 20.
3. Remove the front panel.
See Front Panel Removal on page 24.
4. Remove the trap duct .
See Trap Duct Removal on page 38.
5. Remove the inlet ring.
See Inlet Ring Removal on page 39.
6. Remove the reverse thread blower wheel back-
up nut .
7. Unscrew the reverse thread blower wheel.
14 mm
Rear Duct
Rear Duct Removal
1. Disconnect power and water from the unit .
2. Remove the control panel.
See Control Panel Removal on page 20.
3. Remove the top panel.
See Top Panel Removal on page 24.
4. Remove the rear panel.
See Rear Panel Removal on page 26.
5. Remove the two #2 Phillips screws on the front
side of the drum support that attach the rear
duct to the rear drum support .
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Back-up Nut