| Fault | Likely Cause | Corrective Action | |-------|--------------|--------------------| | Lance won’t move | Seized packing or stripped gear | Loosen packing gland; inspect gearbox | | No blowing medium | Poppet valve stuck closed | Clean stem, replace seat | | Continuous blowing | Stuck cam switch or relay | Check switch timing; test relay | | Vibration during travel | Bent lance tube | Replace lance; check guides | | Blowing short of full travel | Limit switch out of adjustment | Re-index cam switches |
The following routine maintenance tasks are recommended for Clyde Bergemann soot blowers: