DE-STA-CO Precision Link Conveyors 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0 Table Top; 6.0, 9.0 Heavy Duty - Manual (Page 8)

WARNING: Use caution when pulling chain
for section removal. The chain
should be held back so that a
runaway condition does not
occur. This can happen when
the weight of the chain outside
the conveyor overcomes the
friction of the chain still inside
the conveyor and all the links
feed out uncontrollably.
18. If other links are to be removed it will be
necessary to hand crank the drive (due to
the lack of chain tension) until the link to be
removed is exposed at the take-up end.
Repeat Steps 5 through 14 as many times
as required to replace all worn followers.
WARNING: Use caution when pulling chain
for section removal. The chain
should be held back so that a
runaway condition does not
occur. This can happen when
the weight of the chain outside
the conveyor overcomes the
friction of the chain still inside
the conveyor and all the links
feed out uncontrollably.
NOTE: When rebuilding all links, the chain can
be removed in large sections by
breaking the chain at the drive end as
well as the take-up end. Pull a man-
ageable length of chain out from take-
up end. It is recommended that links
be reassembled in same order as
received from CAMCO. Number links
before disassembly.
19. When all followers are changed, re-tension
the chain as described in “Conveyor Tension
Setting”.
7. Remove followers (3) and if equipped, shims
(5) from one side only. If equipped with
shims (5), retain for reassembly.
8. 9.0 LINK: Loosen the clamping collars (8)
on the link pins of the link to be removed.
9. Pull pins (2) with remaining followers (3)
through all four ears of the link connection.
10. Once the link has been removed, place the
link on a work bench and remove the fol-
lower locknut (11).
11. Using a soft aluminum bar, drive out the
worn follower (10).
12. Press in a new follower (10) and install a
new locknut (11). (If equipped, be sure to
install a new grease fitting (12) in the fol-
lower stud for future lubrication.)
13. Place link back into position so that align-
ment of the link ears will permit insertion of
the link pin (2).
14. Insert pins (2) through all four ears of the
link connection.
15. 9.0 LINK: Secure clamping collars (8)
against the inside of the ears.
16. Reinstall followers (3) and, if equipped,
shims (5).
17. Reinstall retaining rings (4) on the link pins.
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