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Troubleshooting/Installation Checklist
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Blades pop out of track.
High blade wear rate.
Insufficient cleaning and carryback.
Blades vibrate.
Installation
checklist
- Mainframe is parallel to pulley.
- Blades are perpendicular to belt.
- Blades are centered on belt.
Conveyor equipment such as conveyor belt cleaners are subject to a wide variety of bulk materials
characteristics and often have to 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
Martin Engineering M3699-03/16
If you are experiencing problems with belt cleaner, see below:
If after taking corrective actions suggested under "Troubleshooting" you are
still experiencing problems, check for the following:
Installation Checklist
NOTE
identified and corrected.
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Corrective Action
Tension is set too high. Reduce pressure or tension.
Tension is set too high. Reduce pressure or tension.
• Tension is set too low or too high. Increase or
decrease pressure or tension.
• Check blades for excessive wear and replace if
necessary.
• Incorrect installation angle. Check installation,
ensuring cleaner mount is perpendicular to belt.
• Belt deflected upward on tensioning of cleaner.
Install an idler roller over the belt near the blade
contact point.
• Belt vibration being transferred to cleaner. Install
an idler roller over the belt near the blade contact
point.
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Martin
DT2 Inline Cleaner XHD
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