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M4082E
ZA
2022-07 CSP1 S
Symptom
Corrective Action
Insufficient cleaning
and carryback.
Check to see that cleaner is contacting the belt across the front edge
of the cleaner. Inspect belt surface, belt edges, and pulley lagging.
Recheck mounting dimensions and adjust as necessary. Gradually
increase tension in 5-10% increments, maintaining 15% less tension
on bottom rope, until cleaning is sufficient. Ensure tensioner spring
in not totally collapsed and watch for chute flex.
Belt is cleaner on
one side than the
other.
Check installation, ensure cleaner is properly mounted and make any
adjustments. Cleaner is likely out on one side and needs to be
moved closer to the belt, re-tension cleaner (see Figure 9).
Blade dancing or
vibration.
Check installation, ensure cleaner is properly mounted and make
any adjustments. Cleaner is likely out on one side and needs to be
moved closer to the belt, re-tension cleaner as described above (see
Figure 9). Check tension on tensioner gauge to be sure of proper
tension. Reset tension according to tensioning charts. Ensure blade
is installed at proper angle. Ensure cleaner is centered on the pulley
and excess cable on either side of belt does not exceed 150 mm
(6 in.).
Ensure chute wall is not flexing. Increase support as necessary.
Cleaner is catching
on mechanical
splice.
Check that outer 3
–4 elements are off the belt by at least 3–6 mm
(1/8
–1/4 in.) to allow for the splice to flow through the cleaner without
catching. Increase gap as necessary to allow splice to pass.
Material builds up in
gaps.
Remove any excess material and check to ensure cleaner is
properly located. Ensure bottom rope is properly positioned, adjust
bottom rope on bottom side away from conveyor slightly by rotating
bottom bracket. This will increase gap and allow material to be
discharged more easily. Add more tension. Increase difference
between tension on top and bottom rope to 15%.
NOTE
Conveyor equipment such as conveyor belt cleaners are subject to a wide variety of bulk
materials characteristics and often must perform under extreme operating or environmental
conditions.
It is not possible to predict all circumstances that may require troubleshooting. Contact
Martin Engineering or a representative if you are experiencing problems other than those
listed in the “Troubleshooting” chart above.
Do not return the equipment to operation until the problem has been identified and
corrected.