Martin® QB1™

Cleaner PV

Operator’s Manual
M4102
 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. MARTIN ENGINEERING’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT SHOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE.
Observe all safety rules given herein along with owner and Government standards and regulations. Know
and understand lockout/tagout procedures as defined by American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
z244.1-1982, American National Standard for Personnel Protection - Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources -
Minimum Safety Requirements and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Federal
Register, Part IV, 29 CFR Part 1910, Control of Hazardous Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout); Final Rule.

The following symbols may be used in this manual:

! DANGER
Danger: Immediate hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death.

! WARNING
Warning: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in personal injury.

! CAUTION
Caution: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in product or property damages.

IMPORTANT
Important: Instructions that must be followed to ensure proper installation/operation of equipment.

NOTE
Note: General statements to assist the reader.
 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Section Page
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installations without chutework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Belt cleaner inspection access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Belt cleaner blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Materials required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Urethane shelf life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Installing Belt Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing Belt Cleaner and Tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locating belt cleaner mainframe–Twist Tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locating belt cleaner mainframe–Spring Cable Tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removing blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing torque tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Checking mainframe location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
After Installing Belt Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Weekly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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 List of Figures
List of Figures/Tables

Figure Title Page

1 Belt Cleaner Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Chute Width Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Belt Cleaner Mainframe Location & Chute Wall Cutouts for Martin® QB1™
Cleaner PV with Martin® Twist Tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Belt Cleaner Mainframe Location & Chute Wall Cutouts for Martin® QB1™
Cleaner PV with Martin® Spring Cable Tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Removing and Installing Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6 Torque Tube Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7 Mainframe Locating Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8 Centering Cleaner on Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9 Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV Assembly, P/N C1QPASXXSXXXXRX . . . . . . . . . 16
10 Martin® Conveyor Products Warning Label, P/N 23395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

List of Tables

Table Title Page

I Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV Blade Colors, Materials and Specifications . . . . . . . . 2
II Urethane Shelf Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
III Part Numbers and Dimensions for Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV Assembly . . . . . . 17

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Introduction

Introduction
General The Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV combines effective removal of carryback
with a long-lasting, one-piece blade. To introduce product back into the
product flow, the Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV is installed on the face of the
head pulley. On a dual-cleaner system, a Secondary Cleaner is installed
immediately following the Pre-Cleaner to remove stubborn material left on
the conveyor belt. If a Pre-Cleaner cannot be used because of space
limitations, Secondary Cleaners can be installed alone. Multiple Pre-Cleaners
and/or Secondary Cleaners may be required to clean the belt. If the material-
handling process or product could be affected by contamination from the use
of these belt cleaners, the user is responsible for taking the necessary steps to
prevent contamination. Consult Martin Engineering or a representative for
alternate belt cleaners or belt cleaner locations to use where contamination
may be an issue.

Installations These procedures were written for equipment that is being installed on
without chutework enclosed pulley chutework. If the pulley is not enclosed, the equipment should
be installed using the best available field resources and methods to ensure that
the critical dimensions are followed for proper installation.

Belt cleaner If the belt cleaner is installed on enclosed pulley chutework, at least one
inspection access Martin® Inspection Door should be installed. Martin® Inspection Doors are
available from Martin Engineering or a representative.

Belt cleaner blades Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV Blades are available in five different materials
(see Table I for specifications). Only standard (orange) Martin® QB1™
Cleaner PV Blades are made of materials that meet Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) requirements under “Interim Fire and Toxicity
Criteria for Products Taken Into Underground Mines,” March 22, 1977
(MSHA acceptance number MSHA-IC-95/1, MSHA-IC-95/7).

References The following documents are referenced in this manual:

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) z244.1-1982, American
National Standard for Personnel Protection - Lockout/Tagout of Energy
Sources - Minimum Safety Requirements, American National Standards
Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
• Federal Register, Volume 54, Number 169, Part IV, 29 CFR Part 1910,
Control of Hazardous Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout); Final Rule,
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), 32nd Floor, Room 3244, 230 South Dearborn Street, Chicago,
IL 60604.
• Martin® Inspection Door Operator’s Manual, P/N M3891
• Martin® Twist Tensioner Operator Manual, P/N M3837
• Martin® Spring and Air Tensioners Operator Manual, P/N M3263

Materials required Installation of this equipment requires the use of standard hand tools, grinder,
welder, and cutting torch.

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 Table I. Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV Blade Colors, Materials and Specifications
Introduction

URETHANE TYPICAL CONTINUOUS

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
SELECTION MATERIALS TEMPERATURE
Standard Martin® Urethane Bauxite, Coke,
Suitable for 80% or more of all belt cleaner Coal, Overbur- -20° to 160°F
Orange
applications, including abrasive conditions. den Refuse (-29° to 71°C)

Chemical-Resistant Urethane
Brown -40° to 160°F
Improves resistance to chemicals; reduced Limestone
(BR) (-40° to 71°C)
absorption of water in high-moisture environments.
High-Temperature Urethane
Green -40° to 300°F
For exposure to intermittent temperatures up Clinker
(GR) (-40° to 149°C)
to 350°F (177°C).
Clear Low-Rigidity Urethane Gravel, -20° to 160°F
(CL) For dry products such as sand and gravel. Dry Sand (-29° to 71°C)
Navy Blue Low-Adhesion Urethane Cement, Glass, -20° to 160°F
(NB) For sticky or tacky materials. Wood Chips (-29° to 71°C)

IMPORTANT
Urethane shelf life Urethane put in service after exceeding it’s shelf life may wear
differently and deteriorate quicker than normal urethane.

NOTE
Code Date is written near bottom of blade as mm/dd/yy-x. In
addition to or in place of this date, you may see an imprinted

14
date medallion similar to the example shown. In this example,
“14” stands for the year 2014. The small circles represent the
quarter of the year. If three circles are “punched” the blade
was produced in the first quarter. If none of the circles are
“punched” the blade was produced in the fourth quarter. If
code date on your blade(s) is not legible or is missing, contact
Martin Engineering or a representative.

Table II. Urethane Shelf Life

Blade Color Shelf Life

Blue 1 Year from Code Date

Brown 2 Years from Code Date

Clear 1 Year from Code Date

Green 2 Years from Code Date

Orange 1 Year from Code Date

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Safety

Introduction
All safety rules defined in the above documents and all owner/employer safety
rules must be strictly followed when working on the belt cleaner.

! DANGER
Do not touch or go near the conveyor belt or conveyor
accessories when the belt is running. Your body or clothing
can get caught and you can be pulled into the conveyor,
resulting in severe injury or death.

! DANGER
Before installing, servicing, or adjusting the belt cleaner, turn
off and lockout / tagout / blockout / testout all energy sources
to the conveyor and conveyor accessories according to ANSI
standards. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
death.

! DANGER
If this equipment will be installed in an enclosed area, test the
gas level or dust content before using a cutting torch or
welding. Using a torch or welding in an area with gas or dust
may cause an explosion resulting in serious injury or death.
Follow local confined space procedures.

! WARNING
Before using a cutting torch or welding the chute wall, cover
the conveyor belt with a fire retardant cover. Failure to do so
can allow the belt to catch fire. Follow local fire watch
procedures.

! WARNING
Remove all tools from the installation area and conveyor belt
before turning on the conveyor. Failure to do so can cause
serious injury to personnel or damage to the belt and
conveyor.

! 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.

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 Before Installing Belt Cleaner
Before Installation

IMPORTANT
The delivery service is responsible for damage occurring in
transit. Martin Engineering CANNOT enter claims for
damages. Contact your transportation agent for more
information.
1. Inspect shipping container for damage. Report damage to delivery service
immediately and fill out delivery service’s claim form. 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, turn
off and lockout / tagout / blockout / testout all energy sources
to the conveyor and conveyor accessories according to ANSI
standards. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
death.
4. Turn off and lockout / tagout / blockout / testout energy source according
to ANSI standards (see “References”).

! DANGER
If this equipment will be installed in an enclosed area, test the
gas level or dust content before using a cutting torch or
welding. Using a torch or welding in an area with gas or dust
may cause an explosion resulting in serious injury or death.
Follow local confined space procedures.
5. If using a cutting torch or welding, test atmosphere for gas level or dust
content. Cover conveyor belt with fire retardant cover.

IMPORTANT
Center the belt cleaner blades to clean an area narrower than
the conveyor belt width. This allows for side-to-side movement
of the belt and prevents damage to the belt edge.

NOTE
The chute wall that the tensioner will be located on is referred
to as the “operator side.” The other side of the chute is
referred to as the “far side.” (If installing dual tensioners, side
that is most accessible is “operator side.”)

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 Before Installation
±30°
maximum

Conveyor Center Line ±30° e

nter Lin
maximum
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Conv

±30° Conve
maximum yor Ce
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n ter Line
yor Ce
Conve
±30°
maximum

BELT TRAVEL

45°
minimum

Possible Material
Buildup Area

Figure 1. Belt Cleaner Mounting Locations

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Before Installation

Belt Width + 5 in. minimum

Belt Width

Figure 2. Chute Width Requirements

IMPORTANT
Inside chute width must be a minimum of belt width plus
5 inches to insure there is adequate space to install cleaner and
tensioner. If chute width is too narrow either the tensioner will
need to be spaced off of the chute wall or the mainframe can
be cut down. The mainframe can only be cut down if the blade
is belt width minus 6 or 8 inches.
6. Inspect belt cleaner mounting area for possible obstructions that could
interfere with proper mounting. Refer to following guidelines:
a. The cleaner can be mounted anywhere on the arc from +30 degrees to
-30 degrees from a center line parallel to the belt line as long as:
(1) The blade is not in the direct flow of discharging material causing
premature blade wear.
(2) The diameter of the pulley is big enough that the blade does not
trap or hold material between the inside of the blade and the belt.
(3) There is at least the equivalent of a 45 degree angle between the
blade and belt to prevent material buildup in this space.
b. Lack of service is the main cause of poor belt cleaning performance.
Follow CEMA guidelines for access:
(1) Clearance for service outside the chute must be at least equal to the
belt width.
(2) Cleaners must have service platforms. CEMA recommends
cleaners be mounted at least 24 in. (600 mm) above the work
platform.
(3) If the belt width is 54 in. (1400 mm) or larger consider access
doors on both sides of the chute.
c. Refer to “Installing Belt Cleaner and Tensioner” and “Part Numbers”
sections of this manual for specific mounting and cleaner dimensions.

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Installing Belt Cleaner and Tensioner

Installation
11.26
(286)
2.75 (70) 2.75 (70)

14.39
(365)
A B

7.50 7.50 (191)

(191) minimum
minimum

4.50
(114)

Ø4.00 4.50 Ø0.625

(102) (114) (16)
C

A. Center point of pulley B. Radius of head pulley C. Center point of belt

including lagging and belt cleaner mainframe

Figure 3. Belt Cleaner Mainframe Location & Chute Wall Cutouts for
Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV with Martin® Twist Tensioner

Locating belt 1. On operator side of chute, find pulley center point (A).
cleaner 2. Measure radius of head pulley including lagging and belt thickness (B).
mainframe– To this dimension, add 2.75 in. (70 mm).
Twist Tensioner 3. Starting from center point (A), measure the total distance calculated in
step 2 (B + 2.75) and draw an arc on chute wall.
4. Measure down from pulley's horizontal centerline the distance shown in
Figure 3 and draw a horizontal line parallel to it. Locate center point of
belt cleaner mainframe (C) where this line intersects the arc on the chute
wall.
5. Make sure mainframe and blade do not lie in path of material unloading
from conveyor belt.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for far side chute wall.
7. Drill or cut holes for tensioner mounting plates on chute walls as follows:
a. If bolting tensioner mounting plates to chute walls, do the following:
(1) Drill or cut one 4-in. hole for mainframe and four 5/8-in. holes for
screws in both operator side and far side chute walls. Remove
burrs and sharp edges.
b. If welding tensioner mounting plates to chute walls, do the following:
(1) Drill or cut one 4-in. hole for mainframe in both operator side and
far side chute walls. Remove burrs and sharp edges.
8. If using Martin® Inspection Door, cut access door opening and mounting
holes according to Martin® Inspection Door Operator's Manual,
P/N M3891.

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Installation
11.26
(286)

2.75 (70) 2.75 (70)

14.39
(365)

A B

3.00
(76) Operator Side Only

7.50 7.50 (191)

(191) minimum 5.50
minimum (140)

2.95
(75)
2.95
Ø2.25 (75) Ø0.438
(57) (11)
C

A. Center point of pulley B. Radius of head pulley C. Center point of belt

including lagging and belt cleaner mainframe

Figure 4. Belt Cleaner Mainframe Location & Chute Wall Cutouts for
Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV with Martin® Spring Cable Tensioner

Locating belt 1. On operator side of chute, find pulley center point (A).
cleaner 2. Measure radius of head pulley including lagging and belt thickness (B).
mainframe– To this dimension, add 2.75 in. (70 mm).
Spring Cable 3. Starting from center point (A), measure the total distance calculated in
Tensioner step 2 (B + 2.75) and draw an arc on chute wall.
4. Measure down from pulley's horizontal centerline the distance shown in
Figure 4 and draw a horizontal line parallel to it. Locate center point of
belt cleaner mainframe (C) where this line intersects the arc on the chute
wall.
5. Make sure mainframe and blade do not lie in path of material unloading
from conveyor belt.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for far side chute wall.
7. Drill or cut holes for tensioner mounting plates on chute walls as follows:
a. If bolting tensioner mounting plates to chute walls, do the following:
(1) Drill or cut one 2.25-in. hole for mainframe and four 1/2-in. holes
for screws in both operator side and far side chute walls. Remove
burrs and sharp edges.
b. If welding tensioner mounting plates to chute walls, do the following:
(1) Drill or cut one 2.25-in. hole for mainframe in both operator side
and far side chute walls. Remove burrs and sharp edges.
8. If using Martin® Inspection Door, cut access door opening and mounting
holes according to Martin® Inspection Door Operator's Manual,
P/N M3891.

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 Installation
D

C
B

E
A Blade stop removed for clarity.

A. Set Screw D. Blade Cartridge

B. Blade Clamp E. Mainframe
C. Blade Clamp

Figure 5. Removing and Installing Blade

Removing blade
NOTE
Blade stops should remain captive to mainframe assembly
during blade removal and installation.
1. Loosen set screws (A) from operator side of mainframe (E).
2. Disengage blade stop (B) from blade cartridge (D).
3. Pull blade cartridge away from blade stop (C) and remove from
mainframe.

G
F

Figure 6. Torque Tube Installation

Installing torque 1. Insert torque tube (F) into mainframe (E).

tubes 2. Slide torque tube collar (G) onto torque tube.
3. Align collar (G) with mainframe. Tap collar into mainframe with hammer
until collar is fully engaged in mainframe.

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 Installing 1. Install tensioner according to applicable tensioner’s manual.
tensioner 2. If using Martin® Inspection Door, install according to Martin® Inspection
Installation

Door Operator's Manual, P/N M3891.

2.75 (70)

A. Center point of pulley

A B
B. Radius of head pulley
including lagging and belt
C. Center point of belt
cleaner mainframe 7.50
(191)
minimum
D. Mainframe Locating Tab

C
D

Figure 7. Mainframe Locating Tabs

Checking 1. Rotate mainframe and blade stops (D) to verify mounting location. There
mainframe should be less than 1/16 in. between tip of locating tab and belt.
location 2. If necessary, adjust mainframe location.
3. After verifying mainframe location, bend and remove tabs (D) from blade
stops.

Installing blade 1. See Figure 5. Position blade on mainframe with blade curve facing
conveyor belt. Push far side end of blade into blade clamp (C) until it
locks.
2. Push blade cartridge (D) onto mainframe (E) until it is fully seated.
3. Install blade clamp (B).
4. Tighten set screws (A) to 20 ft-lbs (27.1 Nm).

G G

H H

Figure 8. Centering Cleaner on Belt

5. Make sure blades are centered on belt and mainframe is parallel to belt.
6. Tighten set screws (H) on torque tube collars (G) to 40 ft-lbs (54.2 Nm).
7. Tension belt cleaner according to applicable tensioner’s manual.
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 After Installation
After Installing Belt Cleaner

1. Thoroughly wipe chute wall clean above tensioner.

2. Place Conveyor Products Warning Label (P/N 23395) on outside chute
wall visible to belt cleaner operator.
3. Additional safety labels are available from CEMA. For more information
regarding CEMA safety labels visit www.cemanet.org.

! WARNING
Failure to remove tools from installation area and conveyor
belt before turning on energy source can cause serious injury
to personnel and damage to belt.

! DANGER
Do not touch or go near conveyor belt or conveyor accessories
when conveyor belt is running. Body or clothing can get
caught and pull body into conveyor belt, causing severe injury
or death.
4. Turn on conveyor belt for 1 hour, then turn off.

! DANGER
Before installing, servicing, or adjusting the belt cleaner, turn
off and lockout / tagout / blockout / testout all energy sources
to the conveyor and conveyor accessories according to ANSI
standards. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
death.
a. Make sure all fasteners are tight. Tighten if necessary.
b. Inspect belt cleaner for the following:
(1) Wear. (A small amount of “break-in” wear may be found. This will
stop once blades wear to conveyor belt contour.)
(2) Material buildup. (No material between blades and return side of
conveyor belt should be found.)
c. If wear, material buildup, or some other problem exists, see
“Troubleshooting.”

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 Weekly Maintenance
Weekly Maintenance

IMPORTANT
Read entire section before beginning work.

NOTE
Maintenance inspection should be performed no less than
weekly. Some applications may require more frequent
maintenance inspections.

! DANGER
Before installing, servicing, or adjusting the belt cleaner, turn
off and lockout / tagout / blockout / testout all energy sources
to the conveyor and conveyor accessories according to ANSI
standards. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
death.
1. Remove any material from 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.
6. Remove equipment from service if there is any indication it is not
functioning properly. Call Martin Engineering or a representative for
assistance. Do NOT return equipment to operation until the cause of the
problem has been identified and corrected.

! WARNING
Failure to remove tools from maintenance area and conveyor
belt before turning on energy source can cause serious injury
to personnel and damage to belt.
7. Remove all tools from maintenance area.

! DANGER
Do not touch or go near conveyor belt or conveyor accessories
when conveyor belt is running. Body or clothing can get
caught and pull body into conveyor belt, causing severe injury
or death.
8. Start conveyor belt. Observe belt cleaner operation for several revolutions
of the belt. Service or adjust belt cleaner as necessary to ensure proper
belt cleaner operation.

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 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting

Symptom Corrective Action

• Tension of cleaner on belt is set too low or too high. Increase or

Insufficient cleaning and
decrease tensioner setting.
carryback.
• Blades are worn. Check blades and replace if necessary.

Blade wears only in the • Use a segmented style blade for crown pulleys.
center. • Consider narrowing the blade width to clean the middle of the belt.

Tension is not sufficient or is set too high. Correct tension as

Noise or vibration. necessary. If this does not correct problem, blade urethane may not
match application. Contact Martin Engineering or representative.

High blade wear rate. Tension of cleaner on belt is set too high. Reduce tensioner setting.

Unusual wear or damage

Check belt splice(s) and repair as necessary.
to blades.

Bent or broken mainframe

If blades are worn to or past the wear line, replace blades. If blades
or support frame due to
blade slipping through. are not worn, check mainframe location.

Corrosion or chemical Blade urethane may not match application. Contact Martin
degradation. Engineering or a representative.

NOTE
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
identified and corrected.

Installation If after taking the corrective actions suggested under “Troubleshooting” you
checklist are still experiencing problems, check for the following:

Installation Checklist

✓ Pre-Cleaner mainframe is proper distance from belt surface on both ends of mainframe and
parallel to the pulley shaft.

✓ Pre-Cleaner blade tip does not lie in path of material flow.

✓ Blades are centered on belt.

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Notes
Part Numbers

Part Numbers
This section provides product names and corresponding part numbers for
Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV and related equipment. Please reference part
numbers when ordering parts:

Martin® QB1™ Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV Assembly: P/N C1QPASXXSXXXXRX.

Cleaner PV

NOMENCLATURE C1QPA - SXX SXX X X R X

Belt Width (inches)

Blade Width (inches)
Urethane Color
Solid/Segemented
Mainframe
Tensioner
BLADE LENGTH URETHANE COLOR
000: No Blade 0: No Blade
SA0: 100 Inches B: Brown
SA2: 102 Inches T: Tan
SA4: 104 Inches G: Green
SA8: 108 Inches N: Navy Blue
O: Orange
SOLID/SEGMENTED
11: No slits or segments TENSIONER
10: Segments only O: Martin® Twist Tensioner (old style)
T: Martin® Twist Tensioner (new style)
S: Martin® Spring Tensioner
C: Martin® Spring Cable Tensioner
M: Martin® Spring Cable Tensioner
with mounting kit

Recommended Belts 18 to 48 in. wide:

Tensioners Martin® Twist Tensioner: P/N 38850.
Martin® Twist Tensioner with “L” Bracket: P/N 38850-L.
Martin® Spring Tensioner: P/N 38180
Martin® Spring Cable Tensioner: P/N 37944

Belts 54 to 72 in. wide:

Dual Martin® Twist Tensioners: P/N 38850-2.
Dual Martin® Twist Tensioners with “L” Bracket: P/N 38850-2L.
Dual Martin® Spring Tensioners: P/N 38180-2
Dual Martin® Spring Cable Tensioners: P/N 37944

Operator’s Martin® Spring and Air Tensioners Operator’s Manual: P/N M3263.
manuals Martin® Twist Tensioner Operator’s Manual: P/N M3837.
Martin® Inspection Door Operator’s Manual: P/N M3891.

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 Dim. A
Part Numbers
3
4 5

Dim. B

5.81
(148)

10.00
(254)

Figure 9. Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV Assembly, P/N C1QPASXXSXXXXRX

Item Description Part No. Qty.
1 Mainframe Table IV 1
2 Blade Table IV 1
3 Blade Retainer with Set Screw C1QPRIT 2
4 Torque Tube Collar with Set Screw C1QACIT 2
5 Torque Tube Table IV 2
6 (NS) Label Martin® Products 38048 2
7 (NS) Label Conveyor Products Warning 23395 2
8 (NS) Manual Operator’s M4102 1
9 (NS) Tensioner Assembly Table III 1
®
10 (NS) Martin Spring Cable Tensioner Mounting Kit Table III 1

NS = Not Shown
Table III. Tensioner Part Numbers
Martin® Twist Tensioner Martin® Martin® Martin® Spring
Belt Width Spring Arm Spring Cable Cable Tensioner
Old Style New Style Tensioner Tensioner Mounting Kit
18 thru 48 31443 38850 38180 37944 38100
54 31443-2R 38850-2 38180-2 37944 38100
60 and above 31443-2R 38850-2 38180-2 37944-2 —

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 Table IV. Part Numbers and Dimensions for Martin® QB1™ Cleaner PV Assembly

Part Numbers
Standard Assembly Dim. A Dim. B Item Item Item
Part No. in. (mm) in. (mm) No. 1 No. 2 No. 5
C1QPAS18S10XXRX 10 (254) 34 (864) C1QAMRS16 C1QPBS10XX C1QATTS16
C1QPAS18S12XXRX 12 (305) 34 (864) C1QAMRS16 C1QPBS12XX C1QATTS16
C1QPAS18S14XXRX 14 (356) 34 (864) C1QAMRS16 C1QPBS14XX C1QATTS16
C1QPAS24S16XXRX 16 (406) 40 (1016) C1QAMRS22 C1QPBS16XX C1QATTS16
C1QPAS24S18XXRX 18 (457) 40 (1016) C1QAMRS22 C1QPBS18XX C1QATTS16
C1QPAS24S20XXRX 20 (508) 40 (1016) C1QAMRS22 C1QPBS20XX C1QATTS16
C1QPAS30S22XXRX 22 (559) 46 (1168) C1QAMRS28 C1QPBS22XX C1QATTS16
C1QPAS30S24XXRX 24 (610) 46 (1168) C1QAMRS28 C1QPBS24XX C1QATTS16
C1QPAS30S26XXRX 26 (660) 46 (1168) C1QAMRS28 C1QPBS26XX C1QATTS16
C1QPAS36S28XXRX 28 (711) 60 (1524) C1QAMRS34 C1QPBS28XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS36S30XXRX 30 (762) 60 (1524) C1QAMRS34 C1QPBS30XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS36S32XXRX 32 (813) 60 (1524) C1QAMRS34 C1QPBS32XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS42S34XXRX 34 (864) 72 (1829) C1QAMRS40 C1QPBS34XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS42S36XXRX 36 (914) 72 (1829) C1QAMRS40 C1QPBS36XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS42S38XXRX 38 (965) 72 (1829) C1QAMRS40 C1QPBS38XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS48S40XXRX 40 (1016) 78 (1981) C1QAMRS46 C1QPBS40XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS48S42XXRX 42 (1067) 78 (1981) C1QAMRS46 C1QPBS42XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS48S44XXRX 44 (1118) 78 (1981) C1QAMRS46 C1QPBS44XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS54S46XXRX 46 (1168) 84 (2134) C1QAMRS52 C1QPBS46XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS54S48XXRX 48 (1219) 84 (2134) C1QAMRS52 C1QPBS48XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS54S50XXRX 50 (1270) 84 (2134) C1QAMRS52 C1QPBS50XX C1QATTS24
C1QPAS60S52XXRX 52 (1321) 90 (2286) C1QAMRS58 C1QPBS52XX C1QATTS30
C1QPAS60S54XXRX 54 (1372) 90 (2286) C1QAMRS58 C1QPBS54XX C1QATTS30
C1QPAS60S56XXRX 56 (1422) 90 (2286) C1QAMRS58 C1QPBS56XX C1QATTS30
C1QPAS66S58XXRX 58 (1473) 96 (2438) C1QAMRS64 C1QPBS58XX C1QATTS30
C1QPAS66S60XXRX 60 (1524) 96 (2438) C1QAMRS64 C1QPBS60XX C1QATTS30
C1QPAS66S62XXRX 62 (1575) 96 (2438) C1QAMRS64 C1QPBS62XX C1QATTS30
C1QPAS72S64XXRX 64 (1626) 102 (2591) C1QAMRS70 C1QPBS64XX C1QATTS30
C1QPAS72S66XXRX 66 (1676) 102 (2591) C1QAMRS70 C1QPBS66XX C1QATTS30
C1QPAS72S68XXRX 68 (1727) 102 (2591) C1QAMRS70 C1QPBS68XX C1QATTS30

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Part Numbers

! ADVERTENCIA
! WARNING

Lock out and/or tag out all energy sources to

conveyor system and loading system before
performing any work on conveyor or conveyor
accessories. Failure to do so could result in
severe injury or death.

Cierre y/o rotule todas las fuentes de energía al

sistema transportador y al sistema de carga antes
de realizar cualquier trabajo en el transportador
o sus accesorios. El no hacerlo puede resultar
en heridas serias o muerte.
Label P/N 23395

Figure 10. Martin® Conveyor Products Warning Label, P/N 23395

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 For nearly 20 years, Martin Engineering’s Foundations™ Books have taught industry
personnel to operate and maintain clean and safe belt conveyors. The Foundations™
Book, fourth edition, focuses on improving belt conveyors by controlling fugitive material.
“The Practical Resource for Total Dust and Material Control,” is a 576-page hard cover
volume that provides information of value to industries where the efficient handling of bulk
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Expanding upon the book, our Foundations™ Training Program addresses the design
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