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Martin ® ™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade Go to Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade web page ® Operator’s Manual M3722...
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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.
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. See “Part Numbers” for a list of ® Martin Inspection Doors and part numbers. CAUTION ®...
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 M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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. WARNING Before installing equipment, turn off and lock out/ tag out all energy sources to the conveyor and conveyor accessories according to ANSI standards.
The cleaner should NOT be used on a belt that contains gouges, holes, or other belt imperfections, as the cleaner may cause further damage to the belt. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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5.75 (146) 26 (660) 5.50 (140) 28 (711) 5.00 (127) 30 (762) 4.75 (121) Operator side 36 (914) 4.00 (102) 42 (1067) 3.50 (89) *Includes lagging & belt. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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3 (cont) Pulley radius* + X *Includes lagging & belt (355) ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 on far side of chute. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
Installing mounting plates Operator side Inside chute For dual tensioners, repeat steps 1 and 2 on far side as shown. For single tensioner, install far side mount plate. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
Determine the direction to install the lever arm on the tensioner depending tensioner on the belt direction, as shown below. Then install the lever arm assembly as required for your application. Right side operation Left side operation ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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NOTE This procedure shows installation for left side operation. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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4 (cont) ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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A = A ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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For dual tensioners, repeat steps 1 through 4 on far side. For single tensioner, See Below. Far side ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
Tensioning belt cleaner IMPORTANT Do at the same time. Do at the same time. Do at the same time. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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To tension the belt cleaner, turn the hex nut and compress spring until bottom of washer is aligned with correct belt width (inches) on label. Set screw, then nut. Lock together. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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For dual tensioners, repeat steps 1 through 5 on far side. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
• 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 M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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”...
Lock out and tag out conveyor. Release tension on cleaner. Remove hairpin and clevis pin from mainframe. Slide existing blade cartridge off of mainframe. Remove hairpins and clevis pins from each blade. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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Remove blades from metal extrusion. Replace with new blades. Replace hairpins and clevis pins on each blade. Slide cartridge back onto mainframe. Adjust cleaner tension per instructions. ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
Part Numbers This section provides product names and corresponding part numbers for ® Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade and related equipment. Please reference part numbers when ordering parts: ® ® Martin QC1™ Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade Assembly: Cleaner XHD with P/N QC1X-XXMXXXXXXX.
Martin Extra Heavy Duty Spring Arm Tensioner Table I 16 (NS) Operator’s Manual M3722 ® Figure 1. Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade Assembly, P/N QC1X-XXMXXXXXXX* ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
The next XX indicates blade color no blades (00) or orange (OR). The next X indicates mainframe type: standard-duty (P) or ® stainless steel (S). The last X indicates accessory options: no options (0) or Martin Spring Tensioner (S). ®...
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® Table I. Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade Part Numbers and Quantities Part No. Item 3 Item 4 Items 5 & 6 QC1X-18X12XXXX QC1X-24X12XXXX QC1X-24X18XXXX QC1X-30X18XXXX QC1X-30X24XXXX QC1X-36X24XXXX QC1X-36X30XXXX QC1X-42X30XXXX QC1X-42X36XXXX QC1X-48X36XXXX QC1X-48X42XXXX QC1X-54X42XXXX QC1X-54X48XXXX QC1X-60X48XXXX QC1X-60X54XXXX...
Chute Wall ® Figure 2. Martin Spring Tensioner XHD Assembly, P/N 38003 ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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32245-04 ® Fig. 6 Label Martin XHD Spring Tensioner 36055-P1 Label Martin Products 32238 Fig. 4 Label Conveyor Products Warning 23395 Manual Operator’s M3512 NS = Not Shown ® Martin Engineering M3722-11/12 Martin QC1™ Cleaner XHD with Metal Tipped Blade...
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