DE-STA-CO S/SM300A - Manual (Page 39)

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SECTION 9: THINGS TO AVOID (continued)
Friction from any source adds to the load of an indexer. This can include cam
driven mechanisms and/or additional, ancillary devices driven off the indexer’s drive
shaft or output. Extreme build-up of contamination or other sources of interference
adds to the frictional load. Ferguson indexers handle frictional loads very well, but
the loading must be evaluated in terms of the indexer’s overall capacity to ensure
that the life of the equipment will not be compromised.
IMPROPER LUBRICATION CAN RESULT IN IMMEDIATE CATASTROPHIC
FAILURE OF THE UNIT.
Contact the IMC Technical Services Department (1-800-645-5207 or 847-459-5200) or your local
Sales Engineer for assistance when evaluating the above conditions.