INDCO, Inc.
M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5
date: 1/5/05
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive
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Avoid using automotive chassis and other non-
interchangeable lubricants. Lubricated pulleys will stick
or freeze if not lubricated properly. The most frequent
cause is failure to run the drive through part of its range
at the time it is lubricated. The pulley must be lubricated
periodically and pulley adjustment opened and closed to
distribute the grease inside. Small amounts of grease
will do. Wipe excess off of belt faces.
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Check belt alignment. Misalignment will cause the belt
to overheat and wear rapidly.
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Watch for overload conditions. If the belt loops out or
squeals the drive is overloaded. This condition will
frequently exist during start-up but should not continue
for more than a few seconds. When starting up,
particularly if starting several times a day, try to start
up slowly by jogging the machine to bring the speed up
gradually.
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Excessive vibration will cause damage to all of the
equipment in the drive system. If any doubt exists as
to the safe levels of vibration a qualified person should
be called in to examine the drive.
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Use Loctite on set screws where necessary to prevent
screws from backing out due to vibration in machine.
General
Maintaining your mixer is not difficult if you follow these
guidelines:
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Keep the mixer clean.
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Ensure all bolts, nuts and set-screws are tight.
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Check all wiring on a regular basis and repair as needed.
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Unit fails to start: Check power source to unit, check
-and/or- reset breaker. If problem continues, disconnect
power and have a qualified person make proper repairs.
Maintenance
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