SENSIFLEX® Foot Mount Tension Control Clutch
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Installation and Maintenance Manual FOOT MOUNT TENSION CONTROL CLUTCH Patent No. 6,578,691 B1 This document applies to the following catalog standard products, and to custom versions based upon these models: 38FM & 38FM-ULOW 58FM & 58FM-ULOW 78FM & 78FM-ULOW 98FM & 98FM-ULOW 118FM & 118FM-ULOW PLEASE NOTE Mach III products are manufactured on a per order basis and may only be returned in cases of warranty defect. We strongly recommend review of all new applications with Mach III Engineering staff to ensure suitability of the chosen product for the intended use. © Mach III Clutch, Inc. All Rights Reserved

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES PRODUCT DETAIL SHEETS Click on the product number shown on page 1 of this document for a link to download the product detail sheet which contains dimensional data, torque capacity and other specifications along with parts list and parts kits details. For custom products (part numbers ending in three numeric characters), contact Mach III Engineering. TECH SUPPORT, 3D MODELS, APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION ASSISTANCE Mach III Engineering: FACTORY REPAIR SERVICE Clients who want to have a unit evaluated for factory repair service should contact Mach III...

INSTALLATION 1. INSTALLING A SPROCKET OR PULLEY Slide the bored and keyed sprocket or pulley over the shaft and fasten with set screws or locking collar. 2. CLUTCH INSTALLATION A. MOUNTING SensiFlex® Foot Mounted clutches are designed to deliver long, maintenance free service. The clutch has a designated input and output shaft (please refer to diagram below). Thermal horse-power ratings are only valid if the clutch is oriented in this manner. To achieve the smoothest performance and maximum bearing life, care should be taken during installation to ensure accurate alignment. 1. The mounting...

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR When installed and operated according to the preceding guidelines, Mach III Clutch products should require little or no routine maintenance. A repair kit is available which contains all parts subject to typical wear: friction discs, springs and O-rings. The following pages provide instructions for installing a repair kit. When more extensive repairs are required, contact Mach III Engineering for technical support or Mach III Customer Service for factory rebuild options. PARTS DIAGRAM REPAIR KIT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TOOLS REQUIRED Hex Wrench Set Rubber Mallet or...

B. DRIVE SURFACE INSPECTION Inspect the drive surface of the cast iron sleeve input member. Grooves in the surface would indicate that the friction disc should have been replaced sooner and the heads of the mounting screws have made contact. This surface must be free from grooves, burrs and foreign materials in order for the clutch to operate properly. If damage is pronounced, please contact Mach III Clutch or your distributor about replacing the sleeve and procedure. In addition, clutch should be inspected for discoloration (turning blue). If discoloration is present, the unit is being...

MACH III PRODUCT WARRANTY Mach III Clutch, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment from our factory or from the location of one of our authorized distributors provided the product is properly installed, maintained and has been operated under normal conditions. This warranty shall not apply to products that have been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, or damaged by circumstances beyond the control of Mach III Clutch, Inc., or which has been used in a manner contrary to Mach III Clutch, Inc.’s...