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M4082E
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2022-07 CSP1 S
1.2 General information on cleaners
Cleaners are used in the discharge area of the belt conveyor to remove adhering
bulk material from conveyor belts. The cleaning result is increased by using
multiple cleaners.
Pre-cleaners are installed at the head pulley, below the discharge parabola of the
bulk material.
Secondary cleaners are installed behind pre-cleaners when viewed in the
direction of belt travel and are used for fine cleaning of the conveyor belts. The
typical installation position is behind the discharge pulley, but still inside the chute
enclosure.
These operating instructions describe actions and measures for the use of
cleaners on closed discharge enclosures of the conveyor. If the discharge area
of the conveyor is not enclosed, the operator must take precautions to ensure
that the cleaners can be relocated, installed, maintained, and repaired in the
same way.
Furthermore, the operator must ensure that all necessary protective measures
for safe operation of the system with cleaners have been taken.
Cleaners must be easy to check, clean and maintain. Appropriate means of
access must be provided for this purpose.
1.3 Intended usage
Cleaners are used for mechanical removal of bulk material sticking on conveyor
belts with smooth surfaces. They may only be used:
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in the industrial area above ground
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on the carrying side of the conveyor belts
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according to the technical data in the documentation
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in the installation position as described in the documentation
The usage of the cleaners is only considered to be as intended if the following
conditions are also fulfilled:
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Before starting initial work, the personnel must have been instructed on
the work on the system and on all relevant issues of occupational health
and safety
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Any personal protective equipment required must be worn
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The provisions of the operating instructions must be observed in full.
Operation of the cleaners under deviating conditions and unauthorised
modification of the cleaners is considered as improper usage.