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Troubleshooting
7
Troubleshooting
7.1
Safety instructions
7.2
Troubleshooting
Please check the following points if there is excessively high wear of
the cleaner blade and / or unsatisfactory cleaning performance is
observed.:
NOTE
The product is exposed to highly different types of bulk materials
and is often deployed in extreme working and environmental con-
ditions. Therefore faults other than those listed here may occur.
In this case, Martin Engineering or one of its representatives can
help with the positioning or with customized solutions. Only use
the conveyor system after the fault has been found and repaired.
Symptom
Cause
Corrective action
High wear and tear on
the blades.
The cleaner is fitted too
tightly on the conveyor belt.
Decrease the tension. Refer to
corresponding manual for the
installed tensioner
Inadequate cleaning
efficiency or material
accumulation.
The cleaner is fixed either
too loosely or too tightly on
the conveyor belt.
Increase or decrease the tension
accordingly.
The cleaner is mounted too
high on the head pulley and
obstructs the material flow.
Install in a lower position.
The blades are worn out.
Check the blades and replace
where necessary. (See “Weekly
maintenance”).
Damage or unusual
wear pattern on the
scraper blade.
Damaged conveyor belt or
joints.
Check the conveyor belt joint(s)
and repair or replace if necessary.
Scraper is installed in the
material flow.
Install primary cleaner in another
position.
Different tension values of
the tensioner.
Check tension specifications and
retighten if necessary.
Noises or vibrations.
The scraper is fixed either
too loosely or too tightly
against the conveyor belt.
Adjust the tension if necessary.
The urethane of the scraper
blade may not be suitable
for the application.
Contact Martin Engineering or an
authorised dealer.
Tab. 4: Troubleshooting