Tighten gland nuts slightly. If leak persists, replace packing rings and inspect feed tube surface.
Use a flexible packing extractor tool to remove all old packing rings. Take care not to scratch the machined surface of the feed tube.
Wear high-temperature resistant gloves, face shields, safety glasses, and hearing protection during inspection or hot testing. 3. Preventive Maintenance Schedule clyde bergemann soot blower maintenance manual
| Problem | Likely Cause (from manual) | Corrective Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Worn carriage drive wheel or broken chain. | Check wheel circumference vs. manual spec. Replace if worn 1/8". | | Steam blows continuously | Poison valve stuck open due to deposit on stem. | Isolate steam. Remove valve. Clean stem. Lap seat. | | Excessive vibration | Bent lance tube or loose wall box seal. | Roll lance on flat surface. Straighten or replace. | | Blower short strokes | Worn cam lobe or slipping clutch. | Adjust cam profile per manual section 5.3. |
Test the forward, reverse, and over-travel limit switches. Verify that the carriage trips the switches cleanly to prevent structural damage or lance stuck-in-boiler scenarios. 4. Troubleshooting Common Failures Potential Cause Corrective Action Lance tube stuck inside boiler Tighten gland nuts slightly
sootblowers emphasize a two-phase checkout process (cold and hot) to ensure safety and operational reliability. Essential Maintenance Checklist Cold Checkout (Before Operation): Visual Inspection:
Clyde Bergemann Soot Blower Maintenance Manual: A Comprehensive Guide Take care not to scratch the machined surface
Ensure the blowing medium is dry, superheated steam. Wet steam causes rapid erosion of the nozzle head, scores the lance tube, and can cause thermal shock to boiler tubes.
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