No.

ED755A
November, 2006

Equipment : LP-5500/LP-5700

Subject : DRYER RACK UNIT IMPROVEMENT <REVISION>

Improvement & Part No. Errata & Technical Product Info. & Modification Field Equip.
Countermeasures Additions Information Specifications Control Countermeasure
UN1 [ √ ] UN2 [ √ ] UN3 [ √ ] UN4 [ ] No. No.
<Correction>
In <Machines with the Improved Dryer Rack Unit> on the next page, it was found that the LP-5500
serial number was incorrect. The correction is as described below.
Incorrect: B#6058 or later → Correct: B#5722-5759, B#5764, B#5766-5768, B#6058 or later
<Contents>
The dryer rack unit will be improved as described below.
<Improvements>
1. As described in MTI No. ED730 “COUNTERMEASURE AGAINST PAPER JAMMING IN DRYER BELT
UNIT OF DRYER SECTION”, improvement of the dryer belt unit (with a new dryer belt tensioning
mechanism) and dryer mesh belt (with annealing treatment) has been made. However, it has been found
that even if the improved dryer rack unit is used, the mesh belt may suffer from shrinkage in the
paper-width direction after continuous processing, causing belt skewing. As a countermeasure, the dryer
mesh belt has been changed to a fine-mesh type to improve stiffness in the paper-width direction,
preventing the mesh belt from skewing. In addition, the dryer entrance roller will be changed to an
absorbent roller (Rubycell roller) to prevent dirt from adhering to the mesh belt.
Affected machines: LP-5500: B#5001 to B#6057, LP-5700: B#5001 to B#7456
2. The load torque of the dryer rack unit may increase due to thermal expansion, damaging the gears in the
dryer rack unit that rotate at a high speed. As a countermeasure, the tensioner of the dryer rack unit has
been changed from a fixed tensioner to an auto tensioner to prevent damage to the gears due to the
increased load torque. In addition, with regard to the affected machines described below, the five gears in
the dryer rack unit need to be replaced because the gear teeth may already be damaged.
Note: The material of the (five) gears has not been changed.
Affected machines: LP-5500: B#5001 to B#5145, LP-5700: B#5001 to B#6586
<Part Numbers>
Part Name Part Number Component
New dryer belt unit (Improved dryer belt tensioning mechanism
and dryer mesh belt with increased stiffness)
Dryer Belt Unit MOD. KIT 898Y1396 Dryer entrance roller conversion kit
Dryer rack unit auto tensioner conversion kit
Roller cleaning jig holder/Caution label
Dryer mesh belt (with increased stiffness)
Dryer belt unit tension spring
Dryer Mesh Belt MOD. KIT 898Y1388A Dryer entrance roller conversion kit
Dryer rack unit auto tensioner conversion kit
Roller cleaning jig holder/Warning label
Dryer Rack Unit Gear KIT 898Y100024 Gears (5)

Factory Modifications : From Serial No.: See the description above Completion Date :

Field Countermeasures : [ ] Individually, with Charge [ √ ] Individually, Free of Charge [ ] All Free of Charge
Order Basis Automatic Distribution
Part Preparation : [ ] After Order Received [ ] Available : [ ] Being Prepared by: [ ] by:

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<Field Countermeasures>
As described in the table below, countermeasures to be performed vary depending on the machines. In addition,
if the dryer belt unit has already been replaced with the new-type dryer belt unit, refer to Note 1 or Note 2.

Model Affected Machines Part Name/Number Countermeasure

LP-5500 B#5001 to B#5145 [1] Replacing with the new dryer belt unit
Dryer Belt Unit
[Note 1] [2] Converting the dryer entrance roller
MOD. KIT
[3] Converting to the dryer rack unit auto tensioner
(P/N: 898Y1396)
[4] Installing the roller cleaning jig holder
B#5001 to B#6584
LP-5700 Dryer Rack Unit
[Note 1]
Gear KIT [5] Replacing the dryer exit unit gears
(P/N: 898Y100024)
B#5146 to B#5768 [1] Replacing with the new dryer belt unit
LP-5500
[Note 2] Dryer Belt Unit
MOD. KIT [2] Converting the dryer entrance roller
B#6585 to B#7185
LP-5700 (P/N: 898Y1396) [3] Converting to the dryer rack unit auto tensioner [Note 3]
[Note 2]
[4] Installing the roller cleaning jig holder
[1] Replacing with the dryer mesh belt (with increased
LP-5500 B#5769 to B#6057 stiffness)
Dryer Mesh Belt
[2] Replacing the dryer belt unit tension springs
MOD. KIT
[3] Converting the dryer entrance roller
(P/N: 898Y1388A)
LP-5700 B#7186 to B#7456 [4] Converting to the dryer rack unit auto tensioner [Note 3]
[5] Installing the roller cleaning jig holder
Note1 : (Affected Machines: LP-5500: B#5001 to B#5145, LP-5700: B#5001 to B#6584)
As a countermeasure against the skewing of the dryer mesh belt, when the new dryer belt unit has
already been installed as described in MTI No. ED730, “Replacing with the new dryer belt unit” is not
necessary. In this case, please order the dryer mesh belt MOD. KIT (P/N: 898Y1388A) and dryer rack
unit gear KIT (P/N: 898Y100024) and perform “Replacing with the dryer mesh belt”, “Replacing the
dryer belt unit tension springs”, “Converting the dryer entrance roller”, “Converting to the dryer rack unit
auto tensioner”, “Replacing the dryer exit unit gears” and “Installing the roller cleaning jig holder”.
Note 2: (Affected Machines: LP-5500: B#5146 to B#5768, LP-5700: B#6585 to B#7185)
As a countermeasure against the skewing of the dryer mesh belt, when the new dryer belt unit has
already been installed as described in MTI No. ED730, “Replacing with the new dryer belt unit” is not
necessary. In this case, please order the dryer mesh belt MOD. KIT (P/N: 898Y1388A) and perform
“Replacing the dryer mesh belt”, “Replacing the dryer belt unit tension springs”, “Converting the dryer
entrance roller” and “Installing the roller cleaning jig holder”.
Note 3: (Affected Machines: P-5500: B#5146 to B#6057, LP-5700: B#6585 to B#7456)
“Converting to the dryer rack unit auto tensioner” is not necessary. Perform “Replacing the dryer mesh
belt”, “Replacing the dyer belt unit tension springs”, “Converting the dryer entrance roller” and “Installing
the roller cleaning jig holder”.
<Delivery of Replacement Parts>
For the affected machines, replacement parts are delivered individually, free of charge.
<Machines with the Improved Dryer Rack Unit>
LP-5500: B#6058 or later → B#5722-5759, B#5764, B#5766-5768, B#6058 or later
LP-5700: B#7457 or later

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<User Maintenance>
After converting the dryer entrance roller (converting to the Rubycell roller), the cleaning procedure and
maintenance interval regarding the dryer entrance roller and dryer mesh belt will be changed.

[Change of Cleaning Procedure]

Please instruct the user to follow the procedure described in <Appendix 2: FRONTIER550/570 Washing the
Dryer Entrance Roller/Cleaning the Dryer Rack Mesh Belt>.

Changed Items:
1. The dryer entrance roller is cleaned by using the dedicated roller cleaning jig. If the dryer entrance roller is not
cleaned at regular intervals, the roller becomes hardened and water removal may become insufficient.
Please instruct the user to wash the dryer entrance roller at regular intervals because the hardened roller
does not return to the original state even if it is cleaned.

2. The dryer mesh belt is cleaned by using a cloth moistened water and wrung lightly. For this reason, a
dedicated tray is used to prevent the dryer heater from getting wet.

[Change of Maintenance Interval]

The maintenance interval varies depending on the number of prints as shown in the table below.
Average: Average: Average:
Printing quantities/day
10,000 prints/day 5,000 prints/day 2,000 prints/day
Schedule Every week Every 2 weeks Every month

<Appendix 1: Part Components and Conversion Procedures>

<Appendix 2: FRONTIER 550/570 Washing the Dryer Entrance Roller/Cleaning the Dryer Rack Mesh Belt>

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<Appendix 1: Part Components and Conversion Procedures >

<Part Components>
1. Converting to the Dryer Mesh Belt (with Increased Stiffness)/Replacing the Dryer Belt Unit Tension Springs
Note: The following parts are included in the dryer mesh belt MOD. KIT (P/N: 898Y1388A).

Label No. Part Name Q’ty Part Number

1 Dryer Mesh Belt 1 323D1134540
2 Spring, tension 2 388D1134239
22 E-ring (E5) 1 315S3360050
23 E-ring (E6) 3 315S3360060

2. Converting the Dryer Entrance Roller

Note: The following parts are included in the dryer belt unit MOD. KIT (P/N: 898Y1396)/ dryer mesh belt MOD.
KIT (P/N: 898Y1388A).

Label No. Part Name Q’ty Part Number

3 Bracket 1 356C1134233
4 Bracket 1 356D1134236
5 Bracket 1 356D1134237
6 Bracket 1 356D1134238
7 Roller 1 334C1134329C
8 Screw 2 308D1134352A
9 Flange 1 335D1134331
10 Spring torsion 1 388D1134332A
11 Flange 1 347D1134334C
12 Shaft 1 319D1134326
13 Shaft 1 319D1134327
14 Support Shaft 2 322D966245B
16 Screw 2 308S3000412
21 E-ring (E4) 1 315S3360040
27 Support Shaft 2 322D966245B

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3. Converting to the Dryer Rack Unit Auto Tensioner
Note: The following parts are included in the dryer belt unit MOD. KIT (P/N: 898Y1396)/ dryer mesh belt MOD.
KIT (P/N: 898Y1388A).

Label No. Part Name Q’ty Part Number

21 E-ring (E4) 1 315S3360040
24 Bracket 1 324Y0018
25 Spring, tension 1 388D1061054
26 Shaft 1 319D1061596

4. Installing the Roller Cleaning Jig/Attaching the Caution Labels

Note: The following parts are included in the dryer belt unit MOD. KIT (P/N: 898Y1396)/ dryer mesh belt MOD.
KIT (P/N: 898Y1388A).

Label No. Part Name Q’ty Part Number

15 Roller Cleaning Jig 1 403C1024440
Roller Cleaning Jig
17 1 357D1134349A
Holder
18 Label 1 405D1134354
19 Label 1 405D1060500C
20 Label 1 405F8168
- Tray 1 362C1134539A

5. Converting the dryer unit gears

Note: The following parts are included in the dryer rack unit gear KIT (P/N: 898Y100024).

Label No. Part Name Q’ty Part Number

1 Gear 1 327D1061578
2 Gear 1 327D1061600
3 Gear 1 327D1061319
4 Gear 2 327D1061599
5 E-ring (E6) 7 315S3360060

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<Procedrue>
Turn OFF the built-in circuit breaker before performing the following procedure.

[Converting to the New Dryer Belt Unit]

1. Remove the sorter/large-size tray/print sending unit.

Sorter SU700AY : Remove the Sorter SU700AY, two screws
and then the sorter bracket.
Sorter SU1400AY: Remove the Sorter SU1400AY.
Sorter SU2400AY: Place the Sorter SU2400AY in the
waiting position.
2. Remove the six screws and then the dryer exit unit right cover.
3. Remove the dryer belt unit.
Dryer Belt Unit
4. Replace the dryer belt unit with a new-type dryer belt unit.
5. Reinstall the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

[Replacing with the Dryer Mesh Belt (with High Stiffness)/Replacing the Dryer Belt Unit Tension Springs]

1. Remove the sorter/large-size tray/print sending unit.

2. Remove the six screws and then the dryer exit unit right cover.
3. Remove the dryer belt unit.

4. Remove the E-ring (E6) and then the shaft support.

E-ring Shaft Support

5. Remove the two screws and then the bracket and roller.

Screws (2)

6. Remove the E-ring (E6) securing the belt tensioner and

then the shaft support.

E-ring

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 7. Remove the two screws securing the belt tensioner and
then the bracket and roller.

Screws (2)

8. Remove the E-ring (E5) and then the gear. E-ring

9. Remove the E-ring (E6) and then the bearing.
10. Remove the bearing and roller.

Bearing
E-ring
Gear

11. Remove the eight screws and then the two stays and Screws (8)
mesh belt. Mesh Belt

Stays (2)

12. Replace the mesh belt with a new-type mesh belt.

13. Reinstall the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
14. Replace the belt tensioner tension springs (front/rear) with
new tension springs.
Tension Springs (2)

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[Removing the Dryer Rack Unit]

1. Remove the sorter/large-size tray/print sending unit.

2. Remove the transverse sorter.
SU1400AY Transverse Sorter: Remove the four screws and then the transverse sorter.
SU2400AY Transverse Sorter: Remove the six screws and then the transverse sorter.
3. Remove the six screws and then the dryer exit unit right cover.
4. Remove the dryer belt unit.
5. Open the dryer rack unit and support it with the dryer unit stopper (green).

6. Remove the six screws and then the dryer exit unit top cover.
Screws (6)

Cover

7. Remove the two screws and then the print sending unit bracket.
Screws (2)

Print Sending Unit Bracket

8. Disconnect the connectors.

LP-5500: Disconnect the two connectors
(Jso12 and Jshu3).
LP-5700: Disconnect the three connectors
(Jso6, Jso12 and Jshu3).

Connectors (2) Connector (LP-5700)

Dryer Unit Front Left Cover

9. Remove the three screws and then the dryer unit front left cover.

Screws (3)
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10. Draw mark-off lines between the lock assembly and frame,
remove the four screws and then the lock assembly.

Lock Asssembly Screws (4)

11. Remove the four screws and then the gear fixing plate.

Gear Fixing Plate Screws (4)

Screws (2) Gear Bracket

12. Loosen the two screws, raise the gear bracket and then
tighten the two screws.

13. Remove the four screws and then the dryer exit unit
while pressing it against the printer.

Note: At the rear side, one screw should be tightened

together with a grounding wire.

Unit Screws (4) Grounding Wire

Screws (8)

14. Remove the eight screws and then the two brackets.

Note: At the rear side, one screw should be tightened

together with a grounding wire.

Brackets(2)

Grounding Wire

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 Screws (4)
15. Remove the four screws and then the dryer section right cover.

Dryer Section Right Cover

Screws (2)
16. Open the dryer rack unit and support it with the dryer unit
stopper (yellow). Harness Duct Covers (2)

17. Remove the two screws and then the two harness duct covers.

Connectors (3)
18. Remove the two screws and then the connector bracket.
Screws (2)
19. Put the connector bracket to the hinge side.

Connector Bracket
20. Remove the two screws and then the dryer fan cover.

Screws (2)

21. Remove the four screws and then the dryer rack unit.

Screws (4)

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[Converting the Dryer Entrance Roller]

1. Place the dryer rack unit on a flat table.

2. Loosen the two screws securing the tensioner.

Screws (2)

3. Disengage the belt from the pulley of the dryer entrance Belt
roller (brown).

Note: Do not disengage the belt from the other pulleys.

E-ring
4. Remove the E-ring (E6) and then the pulley.
Pulley

Note: The pulley will be reused.

5. Remove the E-ring (E6), two shaft supports (front/rear) and

E-rings (2) Shaft Supports (2)
then the dryer entrance roller (brown).

6. Remove the E-ring (E6), shaft supports, springs (front/rear)

and then the dryer entrance roller (white). Shaft Supports (2) E-rings (2)

Springs (2)

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 7. Insert the shaft supports to the brackets (A/B) as shown. Bracket (A) Shaft Supports (2)

Note: Insert the shaft supports in the correct direction.

Bracket (B)

8. Set the bracket (A) so that the cutout is aligned with the shaft
Bracket (A)
of the dryer rack unit

Note: Make sure that the cutout and shaft are fully aligned.

Shaft

Bracket (A) Bracket (B)

9. Set the bracket (B) onto the dryer rack unit.

Frame

10. Install the brackets (A/B) by tightening the screw.

Note: Make sure that there is no clearance between the frame

of the dryer rack unit and bracket.

Screw

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11. Install the shaft (without grooves) and the pulley removed
Shaft
at Step 4 and secure them with the E-ring (E4).

E-ring

12. Engage the belt onto the pulley.

Belt

13. Insert the shaft support into the one side of the bracket (C).
Bracket (C)

Note: Insert the shaft support in the correct direction.

Shaft Support

14. Set the bracket (C) onto the dryer rack unit and insert the
Shaft Support
shaft support.

Bracket (C)

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15. Set the bracket (D) and secure it with the screw.

Screw Bracket (D)

16. Temporarily tighten the two set screws onto the flange
as shown.

Note: Temporarily tighten the set screws using a hex.

wrench (1.5 mm).

Set Screws (2)

17. Create a flange assembly by installing the two flanges onto Flanges (2)
the spring as shown.

Spring

18. Install the flange assembly created at Step 17 into the

bracket (C).

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19. Install the shaft (with grooves) into the bracket.
Shaft

Note: Install the shaft so that the right-hand surface of the shaft
support is aligned with the end surface of the shaft.

20. While keeping the condition described in Step 19, temporarily

secure the shaft by tightening the set screw on the flange
Align the right-hand surface of the shaft
assembly until the end of the set screw reaches the height of
support with the end surface of the shaft.
the flange.

Note: Tighten the set screw using a hex. wrench (1.5 mm).

21. Pull the shaft toward the left-hand side until it stops.

22. While keeping the condition described in Step 21, tighten the
set screw.

23. Make sure that the shaft cannot be removed.

24. Set the Rubycell roller and make sure that the clearance
between the bracket (C) and flange assembly is 0.5 mm to
2.0 mm.

25. Make sure that the Rubycell roller rotates normally by rotating
the gear of the dryer rack unit.
0.5 to 2.0 mm

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[Converting to the Dryer Rack Unit Auto Tensioner]

1. Remove the tension spring.

Tensioner
2. Remove the two screws and then the tensioner.

Tension Spring Screws (2)

3. Remove the E-ring (E4) and torsion spring.

Note: The torsion spring will be reused.

Torsion Spring E-ring

4. From the inner side of the dryer rack unit, remove the
screw and then the shaft.

Note: The screw will be reused.

Screw

5. Install the new shaft using the screw removed at Step 4.

New Shaft

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 6. Reinstall the torsion spring removed at Step 3. Insert the torsion spring into the hole
in the frame.

Align the spring with the

Torsion Spring
groove of the bearing.

7. Install the new tensioner using the E-ring (E4).

8. Engage the belt onto the pulley of the new tensioner.

E-ring New Tensioner

9. Install the new tension spring.

10. Make sure that the tensioner and belt operate normally
by rotating the gear of the dryer rack unit.

Tension Spring

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[Replacing the Dryer Exit Unit Gears] Screws (2)

1. Place the dryer exit unit on a flat table.

2. Open the two clamps.

3. Remove the three screws and then the gear cover. Gear Cover

Clamps (2)

Screws (5)
4. Disconnect the motor connector.

5. Remove the five screws and then the motor.

Motor Bracket
Connector

6. Remove the E-ring (E6) and then the reinforcement plate. E-ring

Reinforcement Plate

7. Remove the E-ring (E6).

E-ring

8. Remove the E-rings (E6) and then replace the gears (brown).

E-rings (2) Gears (2)

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 9. Remove the E-ring (E6) and then replace the gear (brown).

E-ring Gear

10. Place the dryer rack unit on a flat table.

11. Remove the E-rings (E6) and then replace the gears(brown).

Gears (2)
E-rings (2)

[Reinstalling the Dryer Rack Unit/Dryer Exit Unit]

Dryer Rack
• Reinstalling the Dryer Rack Unit
Reinstallation is essentially in the reverse order of removal.

Note 1: Remove the Rubycell roller before reinstalling the

dryer rack unit.
Note 2: Reinstall the dryer rack unit while aligning the two
positioning pins at the front side and positioning holes
in the dryer rack unit.
Note 3: Be sure to secure the grounding wire together with the
screw.

• Reinstalling the Dryer Exit Unit

Reinstallation is essentially in the reverse order of removal. Screws (2)
Gear Bracket

Note 1: Loosen the two screws securing the gear bracket,

rotate the bracket fully clockwise and then tighten the
two screws.
Note 2: Be sure to secure the grounding wire together with the
screw.

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[Installing the Roller Cleaning Jig Holder/Attaching the Caution Label]

1. Open the water supply port cover and then remove

the three screws.

Note: The three screws will be reused.

2. Install the roller cleaning jig holder and secure it with

three screws. E-rings (3) Roller Cleaning Jig Holder

3. Insert the roller cleaning jig into the roller cleaning jig holder.

Roller Cleaning Jig

4. Attach one caution label to the dryer belt unit frame and two
labels to the dryer rack unit frame.

Note: Clean the frame the before attaching the label.

30 mm

Caution Label

14 mm

Caution Label Positioning Label

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<Appendix 2: FRONTIER 550/570 Washing the Dryer Entrance Roller/Cleaning the Dryer Rack Mesh Belt>

<Maintenance Schedule>
Printing quantities Average Average Average
10,000 prints/day 5,000 prints/day 2,000 prints/day
Schedule Every week Every 2 weeks Every Month

1. Washing the Dryer Entrance Roller

IMPORTANT：
• If the dryer entrance roller becomes dirty, water removal may become insufficient, causing insufficient drying
of paper and shortening the service life of the roller.
• Wear rubber gloves.

1 Turn OFF the power to the printer/ processor.

Dryer Belt Unit

2 Open the dryer belt unit and support it with the

stopper.

Stopper
LII 245

3 Remove the dryer entrance roller while

pressing it toward the right-hand side.

GII 004
Dryer Entrance Roller

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 4. Insert the dryer entrance roller into the tray
filled with water.
Roller Cleaning Jig * Keep the faucet turned on.
Dryer Entrance Roller

Tray
5 Apply the jig to the edge of the dryer entrance
roller and then roll the jig while pressing it
against the roller.

6 Repeat Step 5 while rotating the roller.

GII 010 * Rotate the roller one turn while rolling the jig
back and forth ten times.

Pin Groove
7 Reinstall the dryer entrance roller by aligning
Dryer Entrance Roller the pins with the grooves.

GII 005
Groove Pin

Dryer Belt Unit

8 Return the stopper to the original position and
then close the dryer belt unit.

LII 250
Stopper

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2. Cleaning the Dryer Rack Mesh Belt

Clean the dryer mesh belt using a cloth moistened with water and wrung lightly to prevent stains on prints.

1 Turn OFF the power to the printer/ processor.

Dryer Belt Unit

2 Open the dryer belt unit and then insert the

tray (only for cleaning the mesh belt) into the
dryer section.

* Be sure to install the tray for mesh belt

cleaning.

Tray (only for cleaning the mesh belt) GII 028

Stopper
3 Support the dryer belt unit with the stopper.

4 Wipe the mesh belt clean using a cloth

moistened with water and wrung lightly.

Mesh Belt
LII 1063

Dryer Belt Unit

5 Return the stopper to the original position,
remove the tray (only for cleaning the mesh
belt) and then close the dryer belt unit.

Tray (only for cleaning the mesh belt) GII 030

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