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MARTIN PIT VIPER ™ ® Belt Cleaner Go to MARTIN ® PIT VIPER ™ Belt Cleaner web page Operator’s Manual M3735...
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Important MARTIN ENGINEERING HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR: DAMAGE DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE MATERIAL; USER’S FAILURE TO INSPECT, MAINTAIN AND TAKE REASONABLE CARE OF THE EQUIPMENT; INJURIES OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USE OR APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT CONTRARY TO INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.
PIT VIPER™ Belt Cleaner Assembly Part Numbers ....15 ® MARTIN PIT VIPER™ Belt Cleaner Blade Part Numbers ....16 ® ™ Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
® Belt cleaner If the belt cleaner is installed on enclosed pulley chutework, a MARTIN ® inspection access Inspection Door should be installed. MARTIN Inspection Doors are available from Martin Engineering or a representative.
WARNING Mainframe with blade can be heavy and may require two people to lift. Attempting to lift the belt cleaner without assistance could result in injury. ™ ® Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
Keep any damaged goods subject to examination. 2. Remove belt cleaner assembly from shipping container. 3. If anything is missing contact Martin Engineering or a representative. DANGER Before installing, servicing, or adjusting the belt cleaner/...
Installation Locating and cutting mounting holes 2.75-3.00 (70-76) 7.50 (191) min. Operator Side ™ ® Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
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2 (cont.) Pulley Radius + Lagging Thickness + Belt Thickness + X 7.50 (191) Min. ™ ® Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
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Head Pulley Face Repeat steps 2 and 3 on far side of chute. NOTE Refer to applicable tensioner manual for tensioner installation procedure. ™ ® Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
Installing mainframe and blade IMPORTANT If mainframe is too long to fit inside chute for installation, cut one or both ends of mainframe. ™ ® Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
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Center cleaner blade on pulley. NOTE Refer to applicable tensioner manual to complete installation and adjustment of tensioner. ™ ® Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
• Material buildup. (No material between blades and return side of conveyor belt should be found.) 6. If wear, material buildup, or some other problem exists, see “Troubleshooting.” ™ ® Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
2. Make sure all fasteners are tight. Tighten if necessary. 3. Check tension on cleaner. Re-tension if necessary. 4. Wipe all labels clean. If labels are not readable, contact Martin Engineering or a representative for replacements. 5. Check blades for excessive wear. Replace if necessary.
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”...
Cable Tensioner Adapter Mount Plate Kit: P/N 38100. ® Operator’s MARTIN Single Spring Cable Belt Cleaner Tensioner Operator’s Manuals Manual: P/N M3734. ® MARTIN TWIST™ Belt Cleaner Tensioner Operator’s Manual: P/N M3296. ™ ® Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
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Blade Width Mainframe Length 3.22 (82) 2.67 (68) 1.57 (40) 6.21 (158) 7.17 (182) 8.73 (222) 2.81 (71) ® Figure 1. MARTIN PIT VIPER™ Belt Cleaner Assembly, P/N PV1S-XXXXXXXXXX* ™ ® Martin Engineering M3735-03/09 MARTIN PIT VIPER Belt Cleaner...
(0); standard painted mainframe (P). The last X indicates accessory options: no options (0); with spring cable tensioner ® ™ 54-inch belts or less only (C); with MARTIN TWIST tensioner (T); with spring cable tensioner with mount plate adapter 18-inch–54-inch belts only (M).
® Table II. MARTIN PIT VIPER™ Belt Cleaner Blade Part Numbers Assembly Part Number Blade Part Number Item 2 Color PV1S-XXXXXXBRXX PV-XXXXXXBR Brown PV1S-XXXXXXCLXX PV-XXXXXXCL PV1S-XXXXXXGRXX PV-XXXXXXGR Green PV1S-XXXXXXNBXX PV-XXXXXXNB Navy Blue PV1S-XXXXXXORXX PV-XXXXXXOR Orange ADVERTENCIA WARNING Lock out and/or tag out all energy sources to...
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