CYLINDER FEED LF 1500; Maintenance and repair

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CONTENTS

1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1. Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2. Lifting points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3. Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. OPERATING PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. ASSEMBLING FEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. FEED RAIL AND CARRIAGE SLIDE PIECES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6.2. Changing the stainless steel strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.3. Adjusting slide piece clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. FEED CYLINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7.2. Cylinder structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7.3. Replacing seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.3.1. Disassembling cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.3.2. Replacing piston seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.3.3. Replacing piston rod seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.3.4. Assembling cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8. CHECKING, SERVICING, ADJUSTING, AND REPLACING CABLES . . . . . . 14
8.1. Checking and servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.2. Replacing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.3. Adjusting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9. REPLACING PULLEY WHEEL BEARINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10. PITO 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10.2. Hydraulic cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
10.3. Central lubricating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
11. DEPTH SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
12. HOSE SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
13. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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1. GENERAL
The LF 1500 feeds are designed for the HL 700 and HL 1500 rock drills.
The engineering of the feed aims at simple structure and easy maintenance. The main
components and the operating principle of the feed are presented later in these
instructions.
These instructions also describe the usual maintenance procedures of the cylinder feed.
SANDVIK Service is always ready to offer advice and help in all service problems. The
trained maintenance personnel of your Sandvik Dealer use the proper tools and modern
measuring instruments, and they install original Sandvik spare parts when necessary.

2. SAFETY

Do not use the cylinder feed until you have received proper training.
Read the operating instructions before using the equipment. The
operator must also know the operating, maintenance, and safety
WARNING instructions of the cylinder feed.

The cables, their anchoring, return wheels, and other components under
load must be checked at least once a week.

WARNING

Pressurized hydraulic hoses should not be touched by hand as they may

have unnoticed hairline cracks letting out high-- pressure oil sprays that
may penetrate the skin.
WARNING

Beware of moving machine parts, especially the rotating drill rod. Carry
out maintenance and repair work when the rig is stopped. Make also sure
that the rig cannot be accidentally started during repair work.
WARNING

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3. TECHNICAL DATA

3.1. Dimensions
Max feed
Length Rod length Weight
LF 1500 Rock drill force [kN] /
[mm] [mm] / [ft] [kg]
140 bar
LF1500*4 HL1000, HL1500 3220 1220 / 4 975 31
LF1500*5 HL600, HL700 3220 1525 / 5 955 31
LF1500*5 HL1000, HL1500 3525 1525 / 5 990 31
LF1500*6 HL600, HL700 3525 1830 / 6 970 31
LF1500*6 HL1000, HL1500 3830 1830 / 6 1010 31

2” rods, 76 mm or 87 mm tubes (1 1/2” or 1 3/4” rods and 64 mm tubes with HL700)

3.2. Lifting points

4
3.3. Main components 5
3
1
2

6
1. Pito 14 7
2. Feed rail
3. Hose support
4. Rock drill
5. Carriage
6. Feed cylinder
7. Pulley wheels

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4. OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The construction of the cylinder feed is such that the cylinder tube (1) moves during feed
operation, while the piston rod (2) is fixed to the rear end of the feed rail. The movement
speed of the cylinder tube is doubled for the rock drill (3) by means of cables (return cables
(4) and pulling cables (5)) and pulley wheel assemblies (6) at both ends of the cylinder
tube.

2
6
4 1 5

5. ASSEMBLING FEED
1. Mount the return wheel assemblies to the cylinder ends. (Note! The shuttle valve
cartridge need not be removed.)
NOTE! On equipment with drilling depth measuring, the linear sensor should be installed
on the cylinder before the cylinder is mounted into place (Cf. Chapter “Depth sensor”).
2. Put the cylinder into place so that the piston rod mounting goes into the slot at the
rear end of the feed, and install the mounting locking plate.
3. Connect the feed cylinder hoses and run the cylinder outwards to enable
connecting the cables.
4. Temporarily mount the cables by threading tightening nuts loosely onto bolts, and
install the cables around the return wheels.
5. Install the carriage and the slide pieces.

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6. Install the front end guide pieces to the guide plate, and adjust the clearance at the
pieces to zero. At the same time, adjust the cylinder height so that the cable pulley
wheels do not touch the feed rail bottom (0.5 to 1 mm clearance).
7. Install the guide pieces of the cylinder front end, and adjust the clearance to
approx. 1 mm.
8. Install the cables into the slots on the carriage and check that the cables run
straight underneath the carriage and over the plastic plate.
9. Install the rock drill and mount the shank to the rock drill. Tighten the rock drill bolts
according to the service instructions of the rock drill.
10. Mount the Pito to the feed and connect the hoses to the Pito.
11. Run the rock drill into position so that the marks on the feed rail (2 marks) and the
front end of the rock drill carriage are aligned.

X marks on the feed rail

Rock drill Tube / rod Dimension X [mm]

HL 600 Rod 78
HL 700 Rod 80
HL 1000 Rod 15
HL 1000 3” tube 70
HL 1000 3 ” tube 50
HL 700 (HL 1000) Rod 75
HL 1000 (HL 700) Rod 50
HL 1000 (HL 700) Tube 70
HL 1000 (HL 1500) Rod 15
HL 1500 and HL 1000 Tube 60
12. Tighten the return cables with the tightening nuts while holding the connecting rod
to prevent cables from twisting. Tighten the cables equally.
13. Tighten the pulling cables equally and prevent them from twisting.
14. Run the rock drill several times from end position to end position.

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15. Check that the Pito jaws correspond to the drill steel size. Thread the drill rod / rods
to the rock drill so that the rod end reaches the Pito jaws, and close the jaws.
16. Switch off the anti--jamming automatics. Switch feed backwards on and adjust the
feed pressure to 40 bar.
17. Lightly tighten the pulling cables with tightening nut while holding the connecting
rod to prevent cable from twisting.
18. Switch feed off and open the Pito jaws.
19. Check the position of the rock drill according to point 11.
20. Adjust the position of the rock drill again if needed.
21. The cables will stretch/straighten somewhat at first. Their tightness should be
checked daily until they stabilize.

6. FEED RAIL AND CARRIAGE SLIDE PIECES

6.1. General
The feed rail of LF 1500 is made of a steel profile beam with stainless steel angle bars
welded to the slide surfaces.
The rock drill carriage runs along the feed rail on slide pieces. Each slide piece is mounted
to the carriage with three bolts through the slide piece body. These bolts lock the slide
pieces to the body in the lengthwise direction. Locking in crosswise direction is achieved
through the form of the slide piece and the body.

Steel beam
Stainless steel angle bar (strip)

Stainless steel angle bar (strip)

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6.2. Changing the stainless steel strips

1. Remove the old strips.
2. Clear the surfaces of the steel beam. Grind the old weldings level to the beam
surface if necessary.
3. Mount the new strips. Make sure that the bars are pressed against to the beam
for their total length.
4. Tack--weld the bars so that they stay in place.
5. Weld the bars to the beam with 20 to 30 mm stitch--weld. Keep a gap of approx.
150 mm between them.
6. Grind the weldings to the level of the angle bar surfaces.
See the following table for correct welding gas, welding wire and welding rods.

Welding with rod:

Standard Classification mark
SFS--EN 1600 E 23 12 L B 42
AWS A/SFA 5.4 E309 L--15

MIG/MAG --welding:
Standard Classification mark
prEN 12072 G 23 12 L M12
DIN 8556 SG X 2 CrNi 24 12 W.
--Nr 1.4332
AWS/SFA 5.9 ER 309 L

TIG --welding:
Standard Classification mark
prEN 12072 W 23 12 L I1
DIN 8557 SG X 2 CrNi 24 12 W.
--Nr 1.4332
AWS/SFA 5.9 ER 309 L

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6.3. Adjusting slide piece clearances

The carriage had oblong holes to enable
Adjusting screws, adjustment of slide piece clearances.
1.0 mm
3 pcs / side If the slide pieces have worn so that the
clearance is more than 3 mm, the
clearances must be adjusted to the
specified value. Loosen the mounting
screws of the slide piece body. There are
Clearance=0
three hex. socket screws on both sides of
the carriage for adjusting the slide piece
body. The carriage clearance is adjusted to
1 mm, and then the mounting screws of the
Mounting screws, slide piece body are tightened to 200 Nm.
3 pcs / side

7. FEED CYLINDER

7.1. General
The maximum working pressure of the cylinder is 200 bar for feed forwards and 200 bar
for return movement. Oil is led into the cylinder, to both sides of the piston, through the
piston rod.

7.2. Cylinder structure

2 1 6 4 5 3

1. Cylinder tube
2. Piston rod
3. Mounting piece (fixed)
4. Pressure oil connection (cylinder extends = feed movement)
5. Pressure oil connection (cylinder retracts = return movement)
6. Cylinder limit bushing

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7.3. Replacing seals

We recommend that the cylinder seals be replaced in approx. every 1000 percussion
hours.
D Check that the tools you need for the replacement work are clean. Clean also all
parts of the cylinder before starting the work.
D Lubricate the components to be installed.
Before the seals can be replaced, the cylinder must be removed from the feed as follows:
1. Run the carriage to the front end, and disconnect the cables.
2. Retract the cylinder.
3. Disconnect the feed cylinder hoses and plug them.
4. Lift the feed cylinder off.
5. Remove the return wheel assemblies.

7.3.1. Disassembling cylinder

1. Remove the fittings (1) from the feed cylinder.
2. Remove the cover (2) together with the O--rings.
3. Pull the piston (3), the piston rod (4), the cover (2), and the possible limit bushing
(5) out of the cylinder.
4. Remove the piston (3).
5. Pull the cover (2) and the possible limit bushing (5) off the piston rod (4).
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7.3.2. Replacing piston seal

-- Remove the old seal.
-- Remove all foreign particles and carefully clean all parts.
Piston seal installation:
The use of installation tools is recommended. However, If installation has to be performed
without installation tools the following points should be observed:
-- Seal can be installed more easily by heating in oil, water or using a hot air fan
(approx. 80ºC to 100ºC) to expand and then shrink the seal back to the original
form.
-- The seals can be installed more easily if they are greased or oiled. Attention must
be paid to the compatibility of the seal materials with these lubrications. Use only
grease without solid additives (e.g. molybdenum disulphide or zinc sulphide).
1. When inserting the O--ring into the piston groove, ensure that the O--ring is not
twisted in the groove.
2. Fit the seal ring into the lower groove area. Expand the seal ring using the sizing
band and allow to snap into the piston groove. Center the seal ring.

3. Sizing of the seal ring is achieved with a separate sizing sleeve,or with the cylinder
barrel.

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7.3.3. Replacing piston rod seal

1. Place the O--ring into groove.

2. Compress the seal into a kidney shape. The seal must have no sharp bends.

3. Place the seal ring in compressed form into the groove and push against the
O--ring in the direction of the arrow (see figure below).

4. After placing into the groove, form the seal into a ring again in the groove by hand.
5. Finally size the seal ring using a mandrel which should have a chamfer of 10º to
15º over a length of approx. 30 mm.

10º--15º

30mm

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Calibration of seals
-- a calibration of the seal before completing assembly of the rod is recommended.
-- Twisting the calibration tool as it is inserted assists calibration. Once calibrated the
sizing tool may be removed.
The sizing mandrel should be made from a polymer material (e.g. polyamide) with good
sliding characteristics and high surface qualify in order to avoid damage to the seals.
The piston rod itself can also be used for calibration, provided it has a sufficient lead--in
chamfer.
NB. It is recommended that the calibration mandrel is inserted as shown in the figure
above. This is not a demand, and it is a minor importance for the calibration of seal.

7.3.4. Assembling cylinder

1. Replace the O--rings (5) and seal (8) of the cover (2). Check that the O--rings are
not twisted.
2. Push the cover (2) and the (optional) limit bushing (9) onto the piston rod (4).
3. Replace the piston (3) O--ring (6), and mount the piston.
4. Push the piston (3) and the piston rod (4) with the (optional) limit bushing (9) into
the cylinder tube (7), and install the cover (2).
5. Install the fittings (1) to the piston rod (4). Use new seals on the fittings.
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8. CHECKING, SERVICING, ADJUSTING, AND REPLACING

CABLES

Always check the cables if something has happened that may have
damaged them (e.g. rocks have fallen on the feed).

WARNING

8.1. Checking and servicing

The following check--up and service procedures must be carried out daily / weekly.
Daily
D Check the cable mountings and tightness.
D Check the general condition and wear of the cables, especially at the joint and in
the stretch that runs over the pulley wheel.
D Check that the cables run straight (especially under the carriage), and that the
bottom of the feed is clean (remove rocks, etc.)
Weekly
D Clean the cables and lubricate them (use CRC or corresponding lubricating oil).
D Check the cables observing the following:
-- broken wires (max. 15 / 350 mm)
-- broken strands
-- cable diameter (min. 11 mm)
-- rust over the whole length of the cable
-- strand or wire deformations
-- IF ANY OF THE ABOVE DEFECTS ARE DETECTED, THE cableS MUST BE
REPLACED (BOTH PULLING OR RETURNING cableS).
-- More detailed information on checking and discarding cables is given in the
ISO--4309 standard.

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8.2. Replacing cables

When replacing cables, always replace both of the pulling or returning
cables.

WARNING

Removing cables
1. Open the locking nut and remove the tightening nut.
2. Take the cable off the pulley wheel groove (the wheel has a slot for removing the
cable).
3. Pull the connecting rod away from the recess in the carriage, and remove the cable
by pulling it under the carriage.
4. Remove the wire underplates (6) from the recess in the carriage (1).

3 4 1 2 6
6

Installing cables
1. Install the new underplates (6) into the recess of the carriage (1).
2. Insert the cable (6) under the carriage (1) with the threaded rod first.
3. Install the cable (3) on the pulley wheel (2).
4. Push the threaded rod through the mounting plate and install the tightening nut (5).
5. Check that the cables (3) run straight under the carriage (1), and over the plastic
plate (4).
6. Check the condition of the plastic plates (4).

8.3. Adjusting cables

Adjust and tighten the cables according to the instructions in Chapter ”Assembling Feed”).

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9. REPLACING PULLEY WHEEL BEARINGS

The pulley wheel assembly of the pulling cables can be removed form the feed without
removing the feed cylinder.
-- Slacken the pulling cables and take them off the pulley wheel grooves.
-- Remove the guide plate from the cylinder front end.
-- Pull the pulley wheel assembly off the cylinder.
To remove the pulley wheel assembly of the returning cables, the cylinder must be
removed from the feed (Cf. Chapter 9.3 for cylinder removal instructions). The pulley
wheel assembly of the return cables can be pulled off the cylinder without removing the
shuttle valve cartridge.
Replacing bearings
-- Open the locking nuts of the cover.
-- Remove the covers from the axle ends.
-- Pull the pulley wheels off the axle (use a puller).
-- Knock the outer bearing off the pulley wheel.
-- Remove the securing ring from between the pulley wheels.
-- Press the inner bearings (2 pcs) out of the pulley wheel.
-- Install the securing ring.
-- Install the new bearings into the pulley wheel bearing housing (if necessary, warm
up the wheel to max. 200_C).
-- Install the pulley wheel with its bearings on the axle.
-- Install the covers with their mounting screws (observe the correct mounting
direction of the pulley wheels, see picture)
-- press grease on the greasing nipples so that it comes out from between the pulley
wheel and the cover.
If the cable groove has sharp edges, remove them by grinding. The pulley wheel must be
replaced if its outer diameter has worn below 150 mm or, measured at the bottom of the
cable groove, below 122 mm.
Installing, assembly, and adjustments are done according to Chapter ”Assembling Feed”.

Pulley wheel assembly for Pulley wheel assembly for

returning cable (rear end) pulling cable (front end)

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10. PITO 14
10.1. General

1 5 4

80

150

If MF or Ø64 mm steels are replaced by 3” or 3 1/2” tubes, the intermediate piece (2)
between the end plates of Pito, and the jaw pieces (3) must be replaced by pieces of
correct size.
The cylinder (4) has a pressure accumulator (5) mounted to its side to
improve jaw grip. Before disconnecting the cylinder hoses, note that the
accumulator may have pressure that must be released safely by
WARNING carefully opening the plug (1).

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10.2. Hydraulic cylinder

The hydraulic cylinder is equipped with an integrated pressure accumulator, directly after
the piston side pressure connection and before the pressure--controlled non--return
valves, to ensure the grip of the jaw pieces in all situations.

Servicing of pressure accumulators is only allowed to properly trained

persons. The instructions must be strictly followed. Failure to do so may
cause severe accidents.
WARNING

Before removing the accumulator from the cylinder, the pressure must
be released through the drain plug.

WARNING

The pressure accumulator charging gas is nitrogen N2, and the pressure
is 80 bar.

WARNING

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10.3. Central lubricating system

Pump
Grease gun

Pressure limit
Main
300bar
dispenser

1 2

Auxiliary Auxiliary
dispenser dispenser

Pito 14 has an integrated central lubricating system as standard. Lubrication of the whole
Pito is done through a single grease nipple, either manually with a grease gun or
automatically with a central lubricator pump.
A progressive auxiliary dispenser SSV6 is mounted to Pito. It is grease dispenser with
continuous operation, and used for dispensing grease to the points to be lubricated.
The SSV dispenser has forced operation, i.e. the pressure from the pump/grease gun
moves the dispensing pistons in the dispenser from one extreme position of the other in
turns. The SSV dispenser feeds grease through one output at a time, and, thus, the
lubrication progresses from point to point, one point at a time. If an output is plugged,
lubrication always moves to the next output along a connecting drilling. By combining
outputs, a number of different dispensing portions can be achieved.

Outputs 1 and 2 must always be in use, otherwise the whole dispenser

becomes inoperative.

WARNING

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11. DEPTH SENSOR

If the rig is equipped with drilling depth measuring, it uses a linear sensor mounted inside
the feed cylinder.
For installing the sensor to the end of the piston rod, the cylinder must be lifted out of the
slot in the feed.
Installing sensor
1. Remove the plugs from both ends of the cylinder.
2. Install the linear sensor to the piston rod end, and install the sensor cover.
3. Install the magnet holder with the magnet and protection housing cover to the
cylinder tube end.

Lead--through

Connector of the sensor cable

Screw

Protection housing cover,

Plug

Protection housing

4. Slide in the sensor gently to the feed cylinder. Keep sensor aligned with the cylinder
as pushing it in. (Sensor has to go inside the tube holding the magnet).
5. Screw in the connector of the sensor cable and screw the protection housing into
the feed cylinder and tighten it to 40 Nm.
6. Pull the sensor cable in through the rubber grommet of the protection housing.
7. Fill the protection housing with protective grease.
8. Fill the protection housing cover with protective grease.
9. Attach the protection housing cover to the housing. Choose the position to fit best
for the cable lead--through.
10. Before final tightening of the screws of the protection housing cover, lube the
screws with graphite grease and replace the plug with a grease nipple.
11. Tighten the screws to 13 Nm.
12. Remove the grease nipple and plug the hole.
13. Tighten the cable lead--through.

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12. HOSE SUPPORT

The hose supports are mounted to the

RL SR SL DS PE W carriage and to the side of the feed rail. The
hoses for the rock drill are mounted to them
in the order shown in the illustration.

TI AI A2 B2 F

RL Rotation leak TI Percussion return

SR Shank return AI Percussion pressure
SL Shank lubrication A2 Rotation
DS Stabilizer B2 Rotation
W Water mist flushing F Flushing
PE Power extractor

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13. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

H CHECK/ADJUST Y REPLACE PH = PERCUSSION HOURS
D CLEAN d LUBRICATE

EACH
ONCE A ONCE A TWICE A ONCE A
Y = Yes
SHIFT
WEEK OR MONTH OR YEAR OR YEAR OR ITEM N = No
50 PH 200 PH 500 PH 1000 PH Y N
LF 1500
H Visually check condition of hoses and components.
HD Check inside of feed for rocks and drill cuttings.
H Check mounting and tightness of cables.
H Check general condition and wear of cables.
H Check that wires ropes run straight.
D Wash the feed with a high---pressure washer.
H Y Check carriage sliding clearances and condition of slide pieces.
H Check bolts and nuts for tightness.
H Check cylinder guide clearances, adjust if necessary.
H Check cables according to Chapter 10.1.
Dd Clean and oil cables.
Y Return wheel bearings
Y Check condition of cylinders (seals).
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CONTENTS

1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2. Disassembling boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3. Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4. Rod changer controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. MAIN COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. HYDRAULICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1. Hydraulic components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2. Lubrication points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3. Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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1. GENERAL

The RC 1000 series rod changers are used for long--hole drilling with a long--hole feed
and a 700 / 1000 / 1500 --series rock drill.
The RC 1000 series rod changers are fast equipment, using a rotating rod cassette.
The maximum rod length of the magazine depends on the rod changer type (Cf. Type
Identifier).

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1.1. Technical data

E
D
F

B
900 A
max. 690

H H

2” 3 1/2”
1 1/4” 1 1/2” 1 3/4”
2 1/2” 3”
1357 1377 1387 1397 1407
A mm 1662 1682 1692 1702 1712
1967 1987 1997 2007 2017
F mm 246 266 276 286 296
H mm 50 30 20 10 0

B mm C mm D mm E mm
4’ 1342 450 980 1983
5’ 1647 755 1285 2288
6’ 1952 1060 1590 2593

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RC 1004 RC 1005 RC 1006

Length 1915 mm 2220 mm 2525 mm
Weight (without rods) 610 kg 620 kg 630 kg
Drill rod length 4’ (1220 mm) 5’ (1525 mm) 6’ (1830 mm)
Max number of rods 22+1/17+1 22+1/17+1 22+1/17+1
Max drilling capacity, m 27.5 / 21.5 34.5 / 27.0 41.5 / 32.5

Max. number of drill steels: 18 pieces in diameter 2”, 76 mm, 87 mm and

23 pieces in diameter 1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, 1 3/4”, 64 mm.
When changing from drill rod size to another (1 1/4”,1 1/2”, 1 3/4”, 64 mm), block to the
gripping jaws must be changed.
When changing from drill rod size to another (2” ... 3 1/2”), block of the gripping jaws, spiral
type end casing of the magazine and magazine rotation mechanism must be changed.

1.2. Disassembling boom

Always use proper hoisting devices and sufficiently strong lifting
straps.

WARNING

WEIGHT

WEIGHT E mm

RC 1004 620 1983

RC 1005 625 2288

RC 1006 635 2593

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S77
S78

1.3. Control system

The rod changer is controlled with electrically--controlled directional valves. The valves
are controlled with the right joystick (S77) in the control panel. The joystick (S77) has eight
different directions of movement with spring return to the neutral position in the centre.
Most of the eight positions provide two different functions. The functions are activated by
moving the joystick into the desired position. The symbols disk shows functions marked
with orange colour that are activated by first depressing the push button at the top of the
joystick and then moving the joystick into the desired position. All functions on the symbols
disk are shown as seen from the front. The functions of the rod changer are selected by
turning the selector switch (S78) into rod changer position.

If any of the control levers (S73, S75, S76, or S77) is not in the
neutral position, powerpack starting is prevented.

CAUTION

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1.4. Rod changer controls

The rod changer movements are controlled with joystick S77, when selector switch S78
is turned to position 2.

1 2 3 S78

2 = Rod changer

= Joystick movement
= Joystick movement + push button
depressed

Rod from the cassette

Rod into the drilling center

Open jaws
Cassette:
Rotating inward
Close jaws
Cassette:
Rotating outward

Rod from the drilling center

Control lever S77 Rod into the cassette

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2. MAIN COMPONENTS

5 5
2 2
A

4 4
3
3 A

1 7 6

Fig 1. Rod changer RC 1000

1. Cassette rotation motor
-- The motor rotates the cassette with a Maltese cross mechanism.
2. Cassette jaws
-- The cassette jaws are used for locking the drill rod in the drilling centre for
threading.
3. Transfer plate
-- The transfer plate holds the rods in correct position in the cassette and moves a
rod out of / into the cassette.
4. Cassette end box
-- The end box holds the rods in the cassette, and its spiral guide maximizes rod
capacity.
5. Cassette jaw cylinders
-- The cylinders open/close the jaws.
6. Swing lever cylinders
-- The swing levers are used for taking rods into/out of the cassette.
7. Swing arm cylinders
-- The swing arms are used for taking to/from the drilling centre.
Beware of moving parts, especially the rotating drill rod. Carry out
maintenance and repair work only when the rig is stopped. Make
also sure that the rig cannot be accidentally started during repair
WARNING
work.

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3. HYDRAULICS
The rod changer is controlled with the electrically--controlled valves in the control panel.
The right joystick (S77) is used for rod changer control and it provides all the movements
needed in rod handling.

3.1. Hydraulic components

1. Cassette rotation motor
2. Swing arm cylinders, 2 pcs (long arms)
3. Swing lever cylinders, 2 pcs (short arms)
4. Cassette jaw cylinders 2+2 pcs
5. Adjustable one--way restrictor (cassette jaw cylinders)
6. Pressure--controlled non--return valves (valve block)
7. Overcenter valve (swing arm cylinders)

2 2
Big arm / front

4
3 Lever / rear
Big arm / rear

Fixed jaw selector

Lever front
3
7
FRONT STINGERS
4
FEED EXTENSION Cassette magazine

5 rotation
RETAINER

Fixed jaw selector

1

120 bar
180 bar

6 120 bar

REAR STINGERS

120 bar
180 bar

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4. MAINTENANCE
4.1. Tools
No special tools are needed for maintenance of rod changer.

4.2. Lubrication points

The rod changer has 27 greasing points.
Central lubrication (optional extra)
The rod changer can be equipped with central lubrication whereby a central lubricator
takes care of greasing. See separate instruction.
Manual lubrication
Grease the following lubrication points once a day:
1-- Cylinder pins . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 nipples
2-- Jaw pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 nipples
3-- Swing arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 nipples
4-- Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 nipples
5-- Loading gate . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 nipples

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4.3. Periodic maintenance

CHECK / CLEAN AND CHANGE /

TEST
LUBRICATE
FLUSH REPLACE
S SERVICE

PERCUSSION HOURS
EVERY
EACH
ROD CHANGER SHIFT 50 200 500 1000 1500 2000 3000

Lubricate cylinder pins and bushings

Check magazine divider plates, posi-
tion and mounting
Check gripper adjustment
Check gripper jaws
Change hydraulic cylinder seals and
bearing

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5. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Drilling centre adjustments:
When the drilling centre is adjusted, the rock drill shank must be in position, a drill rod in
the drill retainer of the feed, and the Pito jaws closed.
Put a straight drill rod/tube into the cassette jaws.
By comparing the rod/tube in the cassette jaws with the rod held in the retainer and the
shank, the rod/tube in the cassette jaws can be adjusted to the drilling centre in cross
directions.
1. Adjust rod transfer to cassette.
2. Adjust rod transfer to drilling centre.

2
1
A

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Adjusting clearances:
The hexagonal nuts at the rod changer ends are used for adjusting swing arm clearances.
The adjustment is necessary for providing smooth swing arm movements.
Too small clearances result in, for instance, unnecessary wear in the bearing bushings.
Suitable clearance is 0.2...0.6 mm.

2 2

1 1

1 2 Clearance 0.2...0.6 mm.

Clearance 0.2...0.6 mm.

Adjusting range 8 mm

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Adjusting swing lever proximity switch:

Open the locknuts (3) and (4). Adjust the first proximity switch (see fig.2). Tight locknuts
(3) and (4). Drive the swing lever to another position. Open the locknuts (3) of the second
proximity switch. Adjust the second proximity switch (see fig. 2). Tight locknuts (3) and (4).

5 mm
4

S35
S34

Fig 2. Adjusting swing lever proximity switch

Adjusting swing arm proximity switch:

Open the locknuts (3). Adjust the proximity switch (see fig. 3). Tight locknuts (3). Drive the
swing arm to another position. Adjust the second proximity switch . Make sure that the
swing arm don’t touch the proximity switch.

5 mm

3
S32

5 mm
S33

Fig 3. Adjusting swing arm proximity switch

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Adjusting cassette rotation proximity switch:

Open the locknut (3). Screw proximity switch until it touch the dividing plate. After that turn
the proximity switch anticlockwise 5 full turns. One full turn corresponds about 2 mm. Tight
locknut (3).

S30
2
10 mm

Fig 4. Adjusting cassette rotation proximity switch

Adjusting tube / rod proximity switch:

Make sure that the tube / rod is in the jaws and the jaws are closed.

CAUTION

Open the locknuts (3). Adjust the proximity switch (see fig. 5). Make sure that the tube /
rod doesn’t touch the proximity switch. Tight locknuts (3).

5 mm

S41

Fig 5. Adjusting tube / rod proximity switch

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