Book Manual

023501-037
D245S
(LOW PRESSURE-W/OUTSIDE LOADER)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
April 2002
Serial Number 732603 & Up
(Revised 5-11)
SANDVIK MINING D245S
BLASTHOLE
732603
1814 kg / 4,000 lb
SANDVIK MINING
13500 NW Country Road 235
Alachua, Florida 32615 - USA
Tel. (386) 462-4100
Fax. (386) 462-3247
The following three hazard signal words are used throughout this manual to emphasize
important instructions. For the purpose of this manual, these signal words are defined as follows:
Indicates a hazardous situation which,

! DANGER if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which,
! if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,

NOTICE may result damage to machinery or components.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,

CAUTION may result in damage to machinery or components.
California Proposition 65
WARNING:
This Product Contains And, When Used, Produces Chemicals Known
To The State Of California To Cause Cancer, And Birth Defects Or
Other Reproductive Harm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR DRILLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Management's Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
The Operator’s Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Operator's Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Planning the Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
General Maintenance Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Fire Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
INCLEMENT WEATHER and SAFE DRILLING PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
MANAGEMENT’S RESPOSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
RAINFALL AND FLOODING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
THUNDERSTORMS AND LIGHTNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
MACHINE MAINTENANCE 0xiii
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 1
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Application of Rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Recommended Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Manners and Conditions In Which This Machine Should NOT Be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Sound Pressure and Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Vibration Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
NOMENCLATURE/TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
D245S (900 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
D245S (1050 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
D245S (1225 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
CENTER OF GRAVITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 7
LIFTING POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 8
LIFTING METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 9
DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 10
OPERATOR CONTROLS and OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 1
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Fire Extinguisher Location and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Cab Emergency Exits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Emergency Stops and Battery Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Fire Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
GENERAL PICTOGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
ISO SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
OPERATOR’S STATION “A” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
OPERATOR’S STATION “B” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
OPERATOR’S STATION “C” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
OPERATOR’S STATION “D” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
OPERATOR’S STATION “E” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
OPERATOR’S STATION “F” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
DRILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Preparation Inspection and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Shutting Down the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Propelling the Machine (Tramming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Leveling the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Raising the Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Lowering the Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
DRILLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Adding Drill Pipe - Outside Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Returning Drilled Pipe - Outside Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Using the Tong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Propelling to the Next Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
LIFTING and TRANSPORTING the MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Dust Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Water Injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
WINCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
ELECTRONIC DEPTH COUNTER (EDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Non Can-Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Component Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Indicator and Key Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Viewing Bit Position, Distance From Bottom, Accumulated Depth And Penetration Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Can Bus EDC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Display Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Pre-Start Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Change Target Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Starting A New Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Counters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
DRILL MONITOR SYSTEM (DMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53

SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
DMS Panel ISO Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
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SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR DRILLERS
Introduction
SANDVIK MINING drilling equipment is carefully designed, tested and manufactured. When
operated and serviced by trained and qualified personnel, this machine will give safe and reliable service. There are
SANDVIK MINING offices world-wide to answer questions concerning the safe operation and
maintenance of this equipment.
To minimize the risk of accidents and injuries, all persons involved in the operation and servicing of this machine MUST
read and understand the following safety precautions and the manuals developed for this machine.
While we believe that we have properly identified several potential hazards that could result in property damage or injury
or death to personnel, there are certain hazards which may be present that we have not contemplated. It therefore is
the responsibility of the drill owner, operator and crew to be certain that the drill is properly equipped and safe to operate
to assure accident free operation.
Management's Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of management to:
• See that all operators of this equipment are thoroughly trained (with special emphasis on safety), competent, physi-
cally fit and if required, licensed.
• Assign specific crew members specific safety responsibilities and instruct them how to report any unsafe conditions.
• Enforce the use of protective clothing, eye and hearing equipment.
• See that the operation and maintenance of this drill is in compliance with all Federal, State and local codes, regula-
tions and standards.
• Ensure that the work area is appropriately illuminated when drilling is performed at night.
• Maintain a complete first aid kit at the drill site. At least two members of the drilling crew or personnel in the area
where the drill is operated should be familiar with first aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Contact the utility companies for the exact location of underground transmission lines in the drilling area.
The Operator’s Responsibilities

Safety must always be the operator's most important concern. The operator must refuse to operate the drill if an unsafe
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condition exists. It is the responsibility of the drill operator to ensure that the drill is properly equipped, safe to operate
and that the site conditions make it possible for safe operation:
• The operator must see that all emergency stops, "operational aids" and "warning signals" are functional before oper-
ating.
• The operator must be alert, physically fit, and free from the
influences of drugs, alcohol and medications that might
impair eyesight, hearing or reactions
• The operator should not attempt to start, operate or service the drill unless he has been properly trained and read this
manual.
• The operator should not operate this equipment if any

of it's controls display a "lockout" tag.
• If an unsafe condition exists, the operator must place a

tag, identifying this condition, on the starting controls
and alert other potential users of the drill.
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• The operator should not operate the drill without first

checking that all personnel protection devices and
machinery guards are in place.
Operator's Safety Check

The operator must make a safety check before starting to work to ensure that the machine is in proper order for accident
free operation. Somethings to check are:
• Check that there are no "lockouts" or "tagouts" attached to the

controls.
• Check the machine log book to see that periodic maintenance

and inspections have been performed, and that all necessary
repairs have been made.
• After starting the engine, check all indicators, emergency stop,

trip devices and gauges for serviceability.
• Check the fire extinguisher(s) for charge and accessibility.
• Clean the cab interior windows if necessary.
• Test all controls for proper operation.
• Check access ladders and decking for damage and slipping hazards such as mud, oil or ice.
• At the end of the shift, the operator must properly secure the drill to prevent the machine from being operated by
unauthorized individuals.
• The operator must never permit personnel to ride on the machine except in the passenger compartment.
• The operator should treat all power lines as live.
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Planning the Job
The person in charge must have a clear understanding of the work to be done and consider all the hazards at the site.
He must develop a plan to do the job safely and explain the plan to the crew members involved. Factors such as these
should be considered:
• Will the drilling take place in wet formations?
• Are there utility lines or structures that must be moved or avoided?
• Are there unusual or extreme weather conditions expected?
• Will drilling be done in night hours?
• Will the machine be propelled on inclines?
• Will drilling be done into difficult formations?
• Has a drilling pattern been developed?
• What is the required depth of the drilling pattern?
• Will special drilling tools be required to complete the job?
• Will vertical or angle drilling be required?
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Operating Precautions
• Operating near or contacting a power line with any part of the

machine can result in electrocution.
Do not raise the drilling mast or operate the machine in the
vicinity of electrical power lines without checking the mini-
mum safe operating perimeter set by local, state or federal
regulations.
• Raising or lowering the mast, and drilling with an unsupported or unleveled machine can result in excessive structural
stress to the machine frames or can cause the machine to overturn.
Do not raise or lower the mast or attempt to drill until the machine is fully supported and leveled by the lev-
eling jacks.
• Drilling with an unlocked mast can result in excessive pressure at the mast raising cylinders causing the mast to fall.
Do not attempt to drill until the mast locking pins are fully engaged.
.
• Before leaving the operator's station, all controls must be in the

neutral position with all locking and safety devices engaged.
Do not allow the drill to operate unattended.
• Do not park or position the machine on grades that exceed the tilt
ratings.
Park or position the machine on level ground or across (hori-
zontal) grade
• Park or position the machine to allow the wind to carry engine exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Exhaust fumes from diesel engines are lethal.
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• Drill pipe that is free to slide through the opening in the top plate
could be released from the loader while traveling.
Before lowering the mast, index the loader to a position
such that the top plate of the loader prevents all drill pipe
from moving past the top plate
General Maintenance Safety Practices
While operating and servicing this machine be aware of the following:
• The sudden release of a pressurized lid or hose can spray hot

oil.
Do not open hydraulic tanks, air reservoirs or hydraulic
connections while the machine is running or the sys-
tems are under pressure.
• Before entering any enclosure, be sure that the door is secured open. Avoid entrapment, be sure that no one is
inside any enclosure before closing and latching the doors.
Enclosures can cause suffocation.
• Before starting any service or maintenance work, always perform a safety/risk analysis of the task.
Performing maintenance work without the proper tools and personal protection equipment can cause seri-
ous injury or death.
• Climbing the mast is a crushing and falling hazard.

Climbing the mast may cause serious injury or death. Stay off the mast at all times.
• Hydraulic oil under extreme pressure from a small opening

can penetrate the skin and inject oil into the body.
Do not attempt to locate a hydraulic leak by using your
hand.
• Pressure in hydraulic systems can be retained for long peri-

ods of time. If not properly released before maintenance
people attempt to work on the hydraulic system, this pres-
sure can let components move or cause hot oil to spray
and hose ends to shoot out at high speed.
Release system pressure before attempting to make
adjustments or repairs.
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• Carelessness in getting on and off equipment can result in seri-

ous injuries.
Always wait until the machine has completely stopped. Do
not jump on or off. Always use both hands and feet and
use the 3-point contact rule.
• Riding the rotary head up and down the mast is a crushing hazard.
Never ride the rotary head for any reason!!! It was not designed to be an elevator.
When there is a need for an operator or helper to work on the rig in the working area or danger zone and this work
involves activation of one or several machine functions, this work shall only be done under the following conditions:
a. There must be two safety trained people present, one should supervise the safety of the other doing the servicing.
Supervision should be done from the operator’s station to ensure immediate access to an emergency stop at all
times.
b. The area where the service work is to be done should be properly illuminated.
c. A reliable mode of communication should be establish between the servicing person and the supervisor.
d. The rig must be completely shut down and all methods of starting disabled before servicing work begins.
Fire Prevention
• Keep the machine clean of vegetation, coal dust and oily rags.
• Clean-up any oil and fuel spills particularly around hot surfaces
and heat producing components.
• Check the Fire Suppression System (FSS), if fitted, for damaged hoses or cylinders.
• Check all electrical lines and connections including battery terminals for a tight fit, wear, abrasion, and corrosion.
• Do not use the drilling machine in oil, gas or waterwell operations unless the well head is properly equipped with blow-
out preventers and safety equipment required by law or as recommended in the American Petroleum Institute's doc-
ument API 54.
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• Check all machine ignition points (engine block, exhaust manifolds, mufflers, turbo-chargers, etc...) to make sure they
are not in contact with any hoses.
• Keep the batteries secured in their compartment and covered.
• Never inject ether or other starting aids into the engine and compressor intake filter(s). Ether or other aids drawn into
the compressor can cause an explosion.
• Do not store flammable fluids on or in the immediate vicinity of the machine.
• Engine oil, hydraulic fluid and compressor oil are flammable. Do not operate a machine with leaking or worn hoses or
lines.
• Do not clean washable filter elements with flammable solvents, diesel fuel, kerosene, or gasoline.
• Do not attempt to perform welding repairs until all flammable materials including oil and fuel spills oily rags, and rock
and coal dust, have been isolated or removed from the machine.
• Disconnect the battery cables before welding on the machine.
• Keep tools away from exposed live electrical parts such as terminals, to avoid arching.
• If charging the batteries, always turn the charger off before making or breaking connections to the battery.
• The compound (ethyl ether) used in the engine starting aid system is extremely flammable. Changing the cylinders
and servicing this system should be done in a well ventilated area. Do not store or install the cylinders in tempera-
tures above 160° F (71° C).
• The anti-freeze compound (methanol) used in the air line anti-ice systems is flammable. Refill the system with com-
pound only in well ventilated areas, away from heat, open flames and sparks. Do not store or expose this system or
the compound to temperatures above 150° F (65° C), or in direct sunlight.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER and SAFE DRILLING PRACTICES
GENERAL
The following safety precautions were developed to minimize the risk of injury during inclement weather when using
Sandvik Mining drilling equipment.
All persons involved in the planning, operation and servicing of Sandvik Mining equipment MUST read
and understand the following safety precautions, the manuals developed for this machine and the Safe Operating Prac-
tices outlined in the front of this manual.
While we believe that we have properly identified several potential hazards that could result in property damage or per-
sonnel injury, there are certain hazards which may be present that we have not contemplated.
Bad weather conditions as they relate to this topic include lightning, thunderstorms and severe rainfall.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPOSIBILITIES
High winds, rainfall and cloud cover are often precursors to actual cloud to ground strikes notifying individuals to take
action. Many reported lightning accidents occur with sun, clear skies and no rain present at the beginning as the storm
approaches because; people ignore these precursors. Generally the lightning threat diminishes with time after the last
sound of thunder, but may persist for more than 30 minutes.
It is the responsibility of management to:
• Be aware of daily weather conditions within a 100 mile (161 Km) radius of the mine property.
• Determine a plan of action relating to expected bad or unexpected weather conditions.
• Notify equipment operators of impending storms. Communication to equipment operators may be given via two way
radio and/or in person.
• Consider that drill operators need ample time:
a. to retrieve drill pipe from blastholes and well bottom.
b. lower masts to a horizontal position or position feed rails into feed supports.
c. give the drill engine an adequate cool down period prior to shutting machine down.
d. leave machine cabin or operator platform and transport to central meeting location.
• Give equipment operators an all clear signal after the storm has cleared the area.
Note To Supervisors!
Recognize that equipment operators should be given adequate time to prepare the machine to move to specific loca-
tions for safe keeping. Crawler mounted drill machines have a maximum travel speed not exceeding 2.2 mph (3.5 kph).
RAINFALL AND FLOODING
When notified of an impending storm, machine operators should:
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•Move the drill machine to higher ground conditions.

Never leave a drill machine at the lowest floor position of
a mine or quarry or in a low lying ditch that could trap
water runoff.
•Move the drill machine to stable ground and away from

unstable crests or the face.
Never leave a drill machine on the front face of the drill
pattern while rain and severe weather pose a threat of
loose ground falls or washouts.
•When operating machines in a construction application, equipment operators shall move the drill machine to higher
stable ground.
Never leave a drill machine in any construction zone roadway, river bed or drainage ditch.
•Move the drill machine to stable ground away from high walls and any threat where rock or water erosion may
allow unstable ground to fall or slide.
THUNDERSTORMS AND LIGHTNING
A publication written in MSHA Holmes Safety Association Bulletin April 2001 gives a simple flash bang formula to calcu-
late lightning proximity.
The FLASH BANG method is determined by counting the seconds between the visible lightning and the sound of thun-
der. This delay in seconds when divided by 5 will give an approximate value in miles as to how close the active lightning
is to your worksite.
Example: when you see lightning and it takes (10) ten seconds to hear the thunder divide by (5) five. The approximate
distance of lightning proximity is 2 miles (3.2 km).
If the flash bang measurement is 30 seconds or less seek shelter immediately and remain indoors, away from electrical
devices, water and metal components.
Supervisors shall notify equipment operators in a timely manner. This is to allow the drill operator adequate time to per-
form the required operation principals needed and secure the machine in a safe manner.
• Equipment operators shall retrieve drill pipe from blastholes, secure drilling tools and lower mast to a horizontal
position into the mast rest supports.
Understand that the mast in a vertical position with drill pipe in the ground is capable of attracting high volt-
age lightning.
NOTE !
If the operator and machine are inside or near a blast area follow procedures written in USA Federal Metal and Non-
metal Mine safety Standards 30CFR 56/57/58 manual.
• Equipment operators shall move the machine to secure ground as noted in the rainfall and flooding description.
• Equipment operators shall give adequate engine cool down period prior to shutting machine down. Adequate
engine cool down periods range between 3 to 5 minutes.
Follow engine manufacture specifications as a standard.
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• Equipment operators shall secure the machine, close doors and windows, leave the machine cabin and dismount
the machine in a proper 3 point contact with the boarding ladder.
• Equipment operators shall drive or be transported to a central meeting location away from bad weather and storm
conditions.
There are exceptions to the rules when bad weather develops and time does not permit adequate machine preparation
- shutdown principals.
Exceptions
If you do get caught in an electircal storm and have little or no time to prepare, remember that, no place is absolutely
safe from the lightning threat, however, some places are safer than others.
When operators are inside a enclosed stable structure such as a machine cabin or the truck cab it is recommended that:
• all windows are closed
• all doors closed
• do not touch metal parts
• do not use two way radio communication
NOTE!
Wait inside the enclosed cab as long as it takes for the storm or lightning to subside. Do not attempt to dismount the
machine when lightning is in your immediate work area.
If lightning is present within a 20 mile (32 km) radius of your location be aware of your surroundings when outdoors.
Seek adequate shelter immediately.
If lightning is present within the 20 mile (32 km) radius, and a decision is made to dismount the machine, use a standard
3 point contact down the boarding ladder to dismount the machine.
Move away from the machine quickly and into a enclosed vehicle or adequate shelter. Maintain a distance greater than
100 yards (92 m) to prevent electrical draw in the event lightning did strike the mining equipment.
Static interference on AM radio channels is another indicator as to lightning proximity.
Lightning detectors are available aftermarket as a measuring instrument to determine lightning proximity. Blasting crews
are aware of lightning hazards and may have a lightning detector on site.
If you are caught in the open with lightning nearby and shelter is not available the safest position to be in is to be
crouched down on the balls of your feet. Keep your feet as close to one another as possible.
Do not allow your hands (or other body parts) to touch the ground. Use your hands to cover your ears and brace for a
loud thunderous bang.
Lightning struck victims carry no electrical charge and should be given first aid treatment immediately!
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
If lightning does strike a drill machine parked in any position (mast up or down) expect major component failures. A total
machine inspection is in order.
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Electrical charge should dissipate immediately after impact.
Prior to climbing on board a machine known to have been struck by lightning use the back side of either hand (knuckle
side) to lightly touch the boarding ladder.
Reference material
MSHA Holmes Safety Association Bulletin April 2001
Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety and Health Standards 30CRF 56/57/58 Ninth Edition (1999).
National weather service (www.noaa.gov)
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SECTION 1
Sandvik Mining and Construction dealer, giving

INTRODUCTION the model and serial number of the machine,
along with the part number and description of
the items required, as their personnel are fully
GENERAL qualified to assist and advise you on any ser-
vice or operational problems that may be
This manual provides a step-by-step guide to encountered. Sandvik Mining and Construction
operating your drill. A thorough study of this Field Representatives are also available to you
manual is recommended before operation of the for advice and assistance on special problems.
machine is attempted.
Careful attention should be given to the service MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

and maintenance instructions for the various
Application of Rig
components and systems of the machine.
Experience indicates that the procedures
The D245S machine is designed for construc-
described herein are preferred practices and
tion and surface mine drilling.
that failure to comply with them can materially
shorten the useful life of the equipment and/or
reduce its standard performance.
! DANGER
Some photographs in this manual may show
The installation and use of unauthorized
details or attachments that are different from
components or modifications to the original
your unit, due to optional equipment and/or
design of this rig may cause personal injury
advancement of product design.
or death.
Do not modify or install aftermarket compo-
nents to this rig without approval from Sand-
The parts manual should be referred to when it
vik Mining and Construction.
is necessary to order repair parts. For prompt
and efficient parts service, contact your Recommended Operating Conditions
This machine was designed to operate at ambi-

ent temperatures of -40°C to +54°C (-40°F to
+130°F).
Manners and Conditions In Which This

Machine Should NOT Be Used
• Inadequate training of operator.
• Unathorized persons in working area.
• Inadequate lighting.
• Inadequate grading.
• Transporting people.
• Defective safety systems.
Sound Pressure and Power Levels
The measurement of the sound power and the

Introduction - Page 1-1
sound pressure levels at the operator’s cab
have been measured in accordance with Euro-
pean Drill Rig Standard EN791 and the EC
Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC and amend-
ments thereof.
The average sound level emitted by machinery:

88.1 dB
Sound level In Cab: 81.4 dB
Vibration Value
The measurement of the vibration value at the

operator’s cab have been measured in accor-
dance with European Drill Rig Standard EN791
and the EC Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC
and amendments thereof. Vibration does not
exceed 0,5m/s².
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NOMENCLATURE/TERMINOLOGY
The terms used on this illustration are used throughout this manual.
FRONT
BATTERY ROTARY HEAD

RECEIVER TANK BOX
COOLER
FEED CHAIN
AIR CLEANER
COMPRESSOR
DRILL PIPE
MAST
ENGINE
PUMP DRIVE
MAST
RAISING LUBRICATOR TANK
CYLINDERS
HYDRAULIC
TANK
JACK CAB
CYLINDER
OUTSIDE
LOADER
DUST COLLECTOR
CAB
CRAWLERS DUST HOOD
REAR

D245S (900 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS
DRILL RATING
Hole Size 5” to 7-7/8” (127 - 203 mm)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Std. tooling) 28’ 5” (8.65m)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Special tooling 30’ 9” (9.4m)
Total Depth Capacity (Outside Loader) 150’ (46m)
Total Depth Capacity (Inside Loader) 90” (27.4m)
UNDERCARRIAGE
Type Caterpillar® - Model 325
Length 14’ 4” (4.37m)
Pads (Shoes) Triple Grouser 23.6” (600 mm)
Travel Speed 2.1 mph (3.38 km/h)
Gradeability 50%
Drive HP each track 130 hp (97 kW)
Ground Bearing Pressure (Std. Equipment) 8.8 psi (60.7 kPa)
Width Over Tracks 11’ 0” (3.35 m)
Suspension Three Point Oscillating
Rollers 9 Lower - 2 Upper
DRILL POWER
Caterpillar® Model C15 (Tier 2) 450 hp (336 kW)
Model C15 (Tier 3) 475 hp (354 kW)
Rated Speed 1800 rpm
Fuel Capacity 200 gallons US (757 l)
COMPRESSOR
Type Single Stage Oil Flooded Screw Type
Manufacturer Sullair 900cfm (25.5m³m) @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) @
1800 rpm
FEED SYSTEM
Type 1 Hydraulic Cylinder and Chains
Rated Bit Loading 45,000 lbs (20,412 kg)
Rated Pullback 19,580 lbs (8,881 kg)
Feed Rate 0-97 fpm (29.5 mpm)
Retract Rate 0-207 fpm (63 mpm)
ROTARY HEAD
Type Gear Case Type
Drive Motor Hydraulic Axial Piston
Maximum Rotary Horsepower 130 hp (97 kW)
Standard Rotary Speed/Torque 158 rpm @ 48,500 in-lbs (5,479 Nm)
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque 106 rpm @ 72,600 in-lbs (8,203 Nm)
TOOL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (Loaders)

Type Carousel (Outside Mast)
Number of Positions 4
Type Two Single Pod (Inside Mast)
Pipe Size 3” to 5-1/2” (76 to 140 mm)
WEIGHT
Operating Weight w/Drill Pipe 64,000 lbs (29,030 kg)
DIMENSIONS
Length (mast down) 44’ 7” (13.6 m)
Width (operating) 13’ 8” (4.16 m)
Height (mast up) 42’ 6” (12.9 m)
ELECTRICAL
Alternator 24VDC 100amp
Air Conditioner 24VDC
Batteries 2 @ 12 Volt
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DRILL RATING
Hole Size 5” to 7-7/8” (127 - 203 mm)
UNDERCARRIAGE
Length 14’ 4” (4.37m)
Gradeability 50%
DRILL POWER
Model C15 (Tier 3) 475 hp (354 kW)
COMPRESSOR
Manufacturer Sullair 1050 cfm (29.7m³m) @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) @
1800 rpm
FEED SYSTEM
ROTARY HEAD
Type Gear Case Type

Pipe Size 3” to 5-1/2” (76 to 140 mm)
WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
ELECTRICAL

DRILL RATING
Hole Size 5” to 7-7/8” (127 - 203 mm)
UNDERCARRIAGE
Length 14’ 4” (4.37m)
Gradeability 50%
DRILL POWER
COMPRESSOR
Manufacturer Sullair 1225 cfm (34.7m³m) @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) @
2100 rpm
FEED SYSTEM
ROTARY HEAD
Type Gear Case Type

Pipe Size 3” to 5-1/2” (76 to 140 mm)
WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
ELECTRICAL
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CENTER OF GRAVITY

LIFTING POINTS
Page 1-8
LIFTING METHOD

DIMENSIONS
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SECTION 2
OPERATOR CONTROLS and 6. Pull the clamp release and remove the extin-
guisher from it’s mounting base.
OPERATION 7. Hold the extiguisher upright and pull the ring
pin.
8. From 3 meters (9ft) away, direct the hose at
GENERAL the base of the fire.
9. Squeeze the handle and sweep the hose
This section of the manual discusses safety from side to side.
equipment the operator should be familiar with 10. After use have the extinguisher refilled.
before operating the machine as well as control
identification, machine limitations, and operat- RING HANDLE
PIN
ing procedures.
CHARGE
GAUGE
FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Before operating this machine become familiar

with the location and operation of all safety
related equipment. Walk around the machine CLAMP
and note the location and understand the mean- RELEASE
ing of all DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION
decals.
Fire Extinguisher Location and Operation
Fire extinguishers are located at the front sides Cab Emergency Exits
of the rig as shown.
Operator cab emergency exits are the cab
doors and the side window.
KICK OUT
GLASS
245-59 TO EXIT
CAB DOOR
Read the operating instructions on the side of

the extinguisher and check to see that the Emergency Stops and Battery Disconnect
charge indicator needle is not in the red zone.
Operate the fire extinguisher as follows:

5. Shutdown the rig. The emergency stops were designed to
Controls and Operation - Page 2-1

shutdown the machine in an emergency situa-
tion only. Before resetting an emergency stop,
determine how to avoid the situation which
The battery disconnect switch is
caused the emergency stop to be used.
located on the battery box. Turn the key to the
“OFF” position to cut electrical power to the
Emergency stop #1 is located in the operator’s
machine.
cab. Push this button to stop the engine and all
machine operations. Pull the button out to reset.
Emergency stop #2 is located on the mast. Pull

this cord to stop the engine and all machine
operations. Push the reset button before restart-
ing the rig. c245-27
EMERGENCY
STOP #1
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
Fire Suppression
IN CASE OF FIRE!
When a fire starts, the way you react is very

important. As soon as you become aware of a
fire, do the following four things:
1. Turn the machine off.
2. Quickly actuate the fire suppression system

by pulling the safety ring pin and pushing down
the plunger on the actuator.
EMERGENCY 22133s1
STOP #2
6120-s1
RESET BUTTON
3. Get away from your machine. Take a hand
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portable extinguisher along if you can.
4. Stand by with the hand portable extin- EMERGENCY STOP

guisher.
RESULTS
DIESEL FUEL ONLY
If you leave the machine running, it may add
fuel to the fire or restart the fire with sparks.
ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL
React quickly so the fire is caught before it
grows too large.
SIGNAL HORN
By leaving the immediate fire area, you protect
yourself from windblown flames, explosions or WATER ONLY
other dangers created by the fire.
Heat remaining from the fire could cause reigni-

tion after the fire suppression system has dis- ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER
charged. Because of this, it is important that
someone stand by, at a safe distance, with a CRUSHING HAZARD
hand portable extinguisher. This standby should
be maintained until all possibility of reignition is
past.
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
When a fire suppression system discharges,
there is considerable noise accompanied by WINCH CAPACITY
clouds of dry chemical. While breathing foreign
particles is not pleasant, the agent FORAY is
non-toxic and exposure during a fire will not
FEED (PULLDOWN) CYLINDER
harm you. CAPACITY
AFTER THE FIRE IS OUT
Machinery should not be restarted until it has

been serviced and cleaned (water may be used
to remove the dry chemical). Immediately DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION DECALS
recharge the fire suppression system. You
needed it once, you may need it again. General
The following illustrations show the general

GENERAL PICTOGRAMS placement of the Caution, Warning and Danger
decals found on this machine. These decals
The following symbols can be found on this rig. should make it clear to the operator where the
major risks for personal injury and machine
damage are, and what measures should be
taken to operate this equipment safely.
ISO SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION

Three types of symbols are used in this
product’s manuals and on the product itself; Mandatory Action, Prohibited Action and Hazard.
Mandatory Action Symbols
HARDHAT REQUIRED EYE PROTECTION

REQUIRED
HEARING PROTECTION GLOVES REQUIRED

REQUIRED
WEAR SAFETY STEEL-TOED REFER TO MANUAL

SHOES
USE LOCKOUT / TAGOUT REPIRATOR REQUIRED
SAFETY TETHER REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTION

CLOTHING REQUIRED
LIFTING POINT TOWING POINT
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Prohibitive Action Symbols
NO SMOKING DO NOT DRINK WATER
NO CLIMBING DO NOT TOUCH - HOT

SURFACE
DO NOT WELD NO OPEN FLAME
DO NOT INJECT ETHER DO NOT REMOVE GUARD
Hazard Symbols
LOW CLEARANCE HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZ-

ARD
LIFTING HAZARD FIRE HAZARD
FLYING MATERIAL HAZARD GENERAL HAZARD
EXPLOSION HAZARD FALLING OBJECT HAZARD
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD TRIP HAZARD
DUST / SILICA HAZARD CRUSH HAZARD - FEET

DANGER DECALS
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WARNING DECALS (1 of 2)

WARNING DECALS (2 of 2)
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NOTICE / CAUTION DECALS

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A1 A2 A4. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
A3 This gauge indicates hydraulic oil pressure as
measured at the control valve bank operating
A4
the feed cylinders (pulldown force).
A7
A5
A5. OPERATOR STATION LIGHTS
This two-position toggle switch operates the
A6 operator station lights.
Lift the switch up to turn the lights on.
Push the switch down to turn the lights off.
A6. BEACON
Position this selector switch to start and stop the
OPERATOR’S STATION optional strobe beacon.
“A” PANEL NOTE!
This switch location may also be used for a win-
dow washer button.
A1. WORKING AIR PRESSURE

This gauge indicates the air pressure as mea- A7. WASHERS
sured at the drill bit. Push these buttons down to dispense window
washing fluid.
A2. RECEIVER AIR PRESSURE

This gauge indicates the air pressure as mea-
sured at the air receiver tank. This gauge
should read slightly higher than the working air
pressure gauge when drilling is taking place.
A3. ROTATION PRESSURE

This gauge indicates hydraulic oil pressure as
measured at the rotary head motor. Pressure is
controlled by turning the rotation pressure con-
trol valve (F11).
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that the front jack (levelling) cylinder is fully
B2 B1 B6 retracted.
B7
B8
B9
B3 B10
B4. R JACK
B11 This indicator illuminates (GREEN) to confirm
B4
that the right rear jack (levelling) cylinder is fully
B12 retracted.
B5 B13
B14
B15
B5. CHANGE COMPRESSOR FIL-
B16 TERS
This indicator illuminates (red) when the filter is
B17
clogged and oil is bypassing the filter. Push to
B18 test the indicator.
B19
OPERATOR’S STATION B6. FUEL

“B” PANEL This gauge indicates the level of engine diesel
fuel.
B1. HEAD SPEED

This tachometer gauge indicates the drive
B7. DISENGAGE - ANGLE LOCKING
speed of the rotary head and the drill string in
multiples of 10 with a maximum of 200 revolu- This indicator illuminates (RED) when the mast
tions per minute. locking pins are not engaged.
B2. L JACK
B8. ENGAGED - ANGLE LOCKING
This indicator illuminates (GREEN) to confirm
This indicator illuminates (GREEN) when the
that the left rear jack (levelling) cylinder is fully
mast locking pins are fully engaged.
retracted.
B3. F JACK B9. ENGINE RPM

This indicator illuminates (GREEN) to confirm This tachometer gauge indicates the engine

rotation speed in multiples of 100’s of rpms.
B16. ETHER
This pushbutton switch activates the cold
weather starting system. Refer to the topic on
B10. WATER TEMPERATURE starting the engine in cold weather for more
This gauge indicates the coolant temperature of instructions on using this switch.
the engine. The normal operating temperature
is indicated by the green zone.
B17. START
B11. DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERA- Push this button in to start the engine. Release
TURE the button when the engine has started. Refer
This gauge indicates the temperature of the air to topics on starting the engine for more infor-
that is discharged by the compressor by mea- mation on the use of this button.
suring the temperature of the discharged oil.
B18. BY-PASS
B12. OIL PRESSURE This switch activates the engine shutdown sys-
This gauge indicates the engine lubricating oil tem by-pass. This by-pass system is needed
pressure. when starting the engine while the engine and
compressor oil pressures have not reached
their operating levels. For more information on
the use of this switch refer to the topic “Starting
the Engine”.
B13. BATTERY
This voltmeter indicates the battery charge volt-
age. The normal voltage reading will be slightly
above 24V.
B19. ENGINE - OFF/ON
When this key operated switch is placed in the
ON position the machine’s electrical system is
energized. The switch must be placed in the
B14. LIGHTS OFF position when the machine is shutdown to
Pull this switch out to illuminate the work area prevent the batteries from discharging.
lights. Push the switch in to extinguish the
lights.
B15. CHANGE HYDRAULIC FIL-

TERS
This indicator illuminates (red) when the filter is
clogged and oil is bypassing the filter. Push to
test the indicator.
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C2. V-BLOCK - IN/OUT
This lever controls the actuation of the V-block
cylinder.
Push up on the lever to position the V-block IN

C1
the drilling area.
C2 Pull down on the lever to retract the V-block

OUT of the drilling area.
C3
C3. MAST - LOCK/UNLOCK

This lever controls the movement of the mast
locking cylinders.
OPERATOR’S STATION
“C” PANEL Push up on the lever to LOCK the mast.
Pull down on the lever to UNLOCK the mast.
C1. CURTAIN - UP/DOWN

This lever controls the movement of the dust
hood curtain cylinder.
Push up on the lever to raise the curtain UP.
Pull down on the lever to close the curtain.

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D3. EMERGENCY STOP
Push this switch to stop all machine functions.
Do not use this switch to shutdown the
machine in a non-emergency situation.
D2
D1
D3 D4. ENGINE SPEED - RUN/IDLE

With this toggle switch in the up (RUN) position,
D4 the engine rpm increases to 1800 or 2100 rpm.
With this switch in the down (IDLE) position, the
engine rpm decreases to 1200 rpm.
D6
D7
D6. LUBRICATOR - ON/OFF
This toggle switch controls the injection of lubri-
OPERATOR’S STATION cating oil into the drill string.
“D” PANEL
D7. PULSE RATE
With the lubricator switch (D6) in the ON posi-
D1. CHECK ENGINE tion this indicator will pulsate the rate at which
This indicator illuminates (red) when the engine oil is being injected into the bailing air system.
is sending a diagnostic code at indicator D2.
D2. DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDICA-

TOR
This indicator will illuminate (red) coded pulses
when an engine problem has been detected by
the engine’s self-diagnostic system. Refer to
the Caterpillar® engine Operation & Mainte-
nance Manual for more information on this sys-
tem.

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Push this lever to forward to retract the cylinder
and prepare for breaking the next connection.
E3. LOADER - LOCK/UNLOCK

This lever controls the barrel loader locking
E5 mechanism.
E1
E2 E6 Push the lever forward to lock the loader.
E7
E3 Pull the lever back to unlock the loader.
E8
E4
E4. LOADER INDEX - RT/LT

This lever controls the direction that the loader
is indexed (rotated).
OPERATOR’S STATION Push the lever forward to index the carousel to
“E” PANEL the right.
Pull the lever back to index the carousel to the

left.
E1. WINCH - UP/DOWN

This lever controls the operation of the winch.
Push this lever forward to raise (spool in) the E5. LOADER SWING - RETRACT/
winch rope. LOAD
This lever controls the positioning motion of the
Pull this lever to lower (spool out) the winch loader mechanism.
rope.
Push the lever to retract the loader (away from
the drilling area).
Pull the lever back to load the loader (position it

under the rotary head).
E2. TONG
This lever controls the extend and retract
motions of the power-tong cylinder.
Pull back on this lever to extend the cylinder E6. WRENCH - IN/OUT
and break the drill pipe connection. This lever controls the positioning motion of the
holding wrench.
Push the lever forward to slided the wrench
towards the drill pipe.
Pull the lever back to retract the wrench. E8. AIR - ON/OFF
This lever controls the injection of working (bail-
ing) air into the drill string.
Push this lever to stop the air flow.
E7. EXHAUSTER/WATER Pull this lever to bail the hole.

This lever controls the dust suppression sys-
tems.
Push forward on this lever to start the dust col-

lector.
Pull back on this lever to start the water injection

system.
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F2. ROTARY/ LEFT TRACK LEVER
This lever regulates the speed and direction of
F2 F3
the drill string’s rotational motor and the left side
F1
crawler track.
NOTE !
The operations controlled by the positioning of
F9 this control lever are dependent upon the posi-
F10
c25-12 F11 tion of the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch (F7).
F12
With the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch (F7) in
the “DRILL” position:
F4
F15 Push the lever forward to rotate the
F5 drill string in a clockwise rotation. The further
F6 forward this lever is pushed, the faster the rota-
F7
tion speed. The drill string speed is shown on
the HEAD SPEED tachometer gauge (B1).
F8
Pull back on the lever to rotate the drill string in
a counter-clockwise rotation. The further this
lever is pulled back, the faster the rotation
speed. The drill string speed is shown on the
HEAD SPEED tachometer gauge (B1).
F13
F14 With the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch (F7) in
the “PROPEL” position (and the optional DEAD-
MAN pedal F13 depressed):
OPERATOR’S STATION
Push this lever up to propel the left
“F” PANEL crawler tracks forward.
Pull this lever down to propel the left crawler

tracks in reverse.
F1. FEED - UP/DOWN Refer to the topic on propelling the machine for
This lever controls the rotary head mode (pull- more instructions on the use of this control.
down and raising) and is used together with
FEED lever (F3). NOTE!
The engine will not start until this control is
Push forward on this lever to place the feed sys- placed in the center “NEUTRAL” position.
tem in the raising mode.
Pull back on this lever to place the feed system F3. FEED/ RIGHT TRACK LEVER
in the lowering mode. This lever controls the speed of the feed sys-
tem, and controls the speed and direction of the

right side crawler track. gauge (A4).
NOTE !
The operations controlled by the positioning of
this control lever are dependent upon the posi-
tion of the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch (F7). F5. TORQUE CONTROL -
ROTARY
With the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch (F7) in This knob regulates the hydraulic oil pressure
the “DRILL” position and the FEED lever (F1) in applied to the drill string’s rotational motor.
either the “UP” or “DOWN” position:
Turn the knob clockwise to increase hydraulic
torque pressure.
Turn the knob counter clockwise to decrease

Depress the button and pull back on the torque pressure as shown on the ROTATION
lever to increase the speed of the feed system PRESSURE gauge (A3).
(direction is determined by the positioning of
FEED lever F1).
With the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch (F7) in

the “PROPEL” position (and the optional DEAD-
MAN pedal F13 depressed): F6. WATER CON-
TROL
This control varies the amount of water injected
into the down the hole air supply. With the
EXHAUSTER/WATER control (E7) in the
This lever controls the propelling of the WATER position:
right crawler tracks.
Push this lever up to propel the right crawler Rotate the knob clockwise to decrease the
tracks forward. amount of water injected.
Pull this lever down to propel the right crawler Rotate the knob counterclockwise to increase
tracks in reverse. Refer to the topic on propel- the amount of water injected.
ling the machine for more instructions on the
use of this control. Refer to the topic on the water injection opera-
tion for more instructions on the use of this con-
NOTE! trol.
The engine will not start until this control is
placed in the center “NEUTRAL” position.
F7. DRILL / PROPEL

F4. FEED PRESSURE CON- This two-position mode selector switch ener-
TROL gizes control levers F2 and F3.
This knob regulates the hydraulic oil pressure
applied to the feed cylinder. Turn the knob Position this switch to the “DRILL” position to
clockwise to increase (pulldown) force. Turn operate the feed and rotation controls.
the knob counter clockwise to decrease the
pressure as shown on the FEED PRESSURE Position this switch to the “PROPEL” position to
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operate the propel controls.
F8. LEVEL F11. FRONT JACK - UP/DOWN

Use this device to ensure that the machine is This lever controls the raising (extending) and
level after the jack cylinders have been lowered. lowering (retracting) of the front jack (levelling)
cylinder.
Push this lever up to retract (pick up) the cylin-

der. Indicator light B3 will illuminate to confirm
that the jack is fully retracted.
F9. MAST - DOWN/UP
This lever controls the up and down motions of Pull this lever down to extend (lower) the front
the drilling mast. jack cylinder.
! DANGER
Operating near or contacting a power line
with any part of the machine can result in
electrocution. Do not raise the drilling mast F12. RIGHT JACK - UP/DOWN
or operate the machine in the vicinity of This lever controls the raising (extending) and
electrical power lines without checking the lowering (retracting) of the right rear jack (level-
minimum safe operating perimeter set by ling) cylinder.
local, state or national regulations.
Push this lever up to retract (pick up) the cylin-
Push this lever forward to lower the mast. der. Indicator light B4 will illuminate to confirm
that the jack is fully retracted.
Pull back on this lever to raise the mast.
Pull this lever down to extend (lower) the right
rear jack cylinder.
F13.PROPEL DEADMAN PEDAL

F10. LEFT JACK - UP/DOWN This optional foot pedal prevents the machine
This lever controls the raising (extending) and from being propelled unless the operator is at
lowering (retracting) of the left rear jack (level- the operators station.
ling) cylinder.
Depress this pedal before operating the propel
Push this lever forward to retract (pick up) the control levers (F2 or F3).
cylinder. Indicator light B2 will illuminate to con-
firm that the jack is fully retracted. Release this pedal after releasing the propel
control levers (F2 or F3).
Pull this lever back to extend (lower) the left rear
jack cylinder.
NOTICE
Do not use this pedal for stopping the
machine. Serious damage to the propel
components will occur.

F14. THREAD GREASER
Depress this optional pedal to spray lubricant on
the drill pipe threads.
F15. FEED PRESSURE OVERRIDE

Use this switch as required when retracting drill
pipe from the hole to override the setting of the
feed pressure control and increase the feed
pump to maximum pressure.
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DRILL OPERATION
RECEIVER AIR
PRESSURE GAUGE (A2)
General
The following operating suggestions are offered B16

as a reminder rather than as an attempt to
D4
instruct, since a machine of this size must not
be entrusted to anyone except a fully trained B17
and qualified operator.
B18
Preparation Inspection and Adjustments B19
Before operating the drill:

• Read and understand the “Safe Operating
Practices for Drillers” at the front of this man-
ual.
• Perform the “8 Hour or Shift Change Main-
tenance Checks” outlined in this manual. Step 1. ENGINE IDLE (D4)
• Adjust the operator seat to provide a com- Step 4. IGNITION ON (B19)
fortable and safe operating position. Step 5. HOLD BYPASS (B18) and
PUSH START (B17)
ENGINE START-UP SWITCHES

Starting the Engine
The engine will not start until: 2. Alert others in the vicinity of the machine
that the machine will be starting.
• All controls are in the "NEUTRAL" position.
• The battery disconnect switch is in the ON
position
! WARNING
Do not inject a starting aid into air cleaners.
Personnel injury can occur from exploding
DISCONNECT
SWITCH gases.
3. If the outside temperature is below 32° F (0°

C) depress ETHER button (B16) and hold for 3
seconds.
4. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch

c245-27 (B19) and turn the key to the ON position.
5. Push the BYPASS switch (B18) down and at

the same time push in the START button (B17).
Once the engine starts, release the START but-

ton (B17) but continue to hold the BYPASS
1. Place the ENGINE SPEED switch (D4) in switch (B18) up until the RECEIVER AIR PRES-
the IDLE position. SURE gauge (A2) reads 20 psi.
NOTE !
If the BYPASS switch (B18) is released before
20 psi is achieved, the engine will shut down.
Before trying to restart the engine, make certain
that the pressure reading on the RECEIVER
AIR PRESSURE gauge (A2) is at 0.
The engine should be at low idle (1200 rpm) on D4

the engine tachometer (B9).
B9
B10
B19
Step 2. SPEED IDLE (D4)

ENGINE RPM and Step 4. IGNITION OFF (B19)
WATER TEMPERATURE
MACHINE SHUTDOWN SWITCHES
Continue to run the engine at idle until the 3. Let engine run at "IDLE" for 5 minutes.
engine water temperature (B10) rises to a mini-
mum of 180°F (82°C). 4. After engine has idled for 5 minutes, turn key
switch (B19) To "OFF".
NOTE !
Hydraulic oil can be warmed by retracting the 5. Make certain all electric switches and radio
loader (E5 pushed forward) and stalling the cyl- (if equipped) are "OFF", so not to drain the bat-
inder for no longer than 2 minutes at a time. teries.
During the winter months, a warm-up period
may take as long as 15 minutes. 6. Remove keys from switch (if required by
company), lock cab doors and put keys in a safe
place.
Shutting Down the Machine
When shutting the machine down at end of a 7. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the
shift or overnight try to position the machine on “OFF” position.
level ground. This will permit you to get an
accurate reading on fluid levels before the
machine is restarted for the next shift.
Propelling the Machine (Tramming)
1. Make certain all controls are in "NEUTRAL".
2. Set the engine speed switch (D4) to IDLE.

! WARNING
Exceeding the maximum incline limits can
cause personnel injury or death. On
machines equipped with the CE option, an
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alarm will sound in the operator’s cab when
the pitch angle (front to rear) reaches 12° or
when the roll angle (side to side) reaches ! WARNING
17°. If this alarm sounds - stop propelling
the machine and determine if it is safe to
continue.
Before tramming the drill:
• Determine if propelling should be done with

the mast in the drilling position (vertical), or
stowed for longer distance or transporting posi-
tion (horizontal). In either case, the loader 5m
should be partially indexed to prevent drill pipe (15 ft.)
from sliding out.

• Remove all drill pipe if tramming for long dis-
tances.
• Fully retract the drill pipe loader(s).
• Refer to the topics on “Lowering the Mast”
and “Propelling to the Next Hole”.
• Index the outside loader 1/2 turn to prevent
drill pipe from sliding out.
1. Check the surrounding area that you will be

propelling in for any obstacles.
2. Place the DRILL/PROPEL switch (F7) in the

PROPEL mode.
5m
(15 ft.)
While propelling, it is forbidden to be in the
3. Place the ENGINE SPEED switch (D4) in propelling area.
the RUN position.
PROPEL DANGER ZONE
NOTE !
The engine needs to be at 1800 rpm for tram- Propelling this machine is typical of propelling in
ming. any track driven machine:
• Push both controls (F2 and F3) forward an

4. If equipped, depress the TRAM STOP pedal equal amount to propel straight forward.
(F13). The TRAM STOP switch releases the
tram brakes and must be depressed at all times • Pull both controls (F2 and F3) back an equal
during tramming and released when the propel amount to propel straight in reverse.
controls are returned to the NEUTRAL position.
• Position one control ahead of the other in
the same direction to obtain a large radius
5. Push or pull the propel controls (F2 and F3) turn.
as required. Propel speed is determined by
how far forward or back the levers are posi- • Counter-rotate (one track forward one
tioned during propelling. reverse) the tracks to make a pivoting turn.
! WARNING
F3
F2
D4
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10° 17.5%
F7 c25-12
25°
46.5%
F13
PROPEL SWITCHES
NOTICE
Do not stop the machine by using the TRAM
STOP switch (F13) as a brake.
6. When propelling has been completed, return

15°
the controls (F2 and F3) to the NEUTRAL posi- 26.5%
tion and release the TRAM STOP switch (F13).
With the deadman switch released push the
tramming controls forward and back to check
that the switch is properly functioning. Also,
check the emergency stop button to check that
it too is functioning.
15°
26.5%
Never exceed the maximum inclination

angles when parking, drilling or propelling.
MAXIMUM MAST UP INCLINATION ANGLES
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Leveling the Machine
! WARNING Before drilling, the weight of the machine must

be firmly supported by the machine’s levelling
jacks. The machine should be raised only
enough to lift the crawlers off of the ground.
Before lowering the jacks ensure that the jack

pads will touch down on firm ground that will
remain stable while drilling.
25° Level the machine as follows:

46%
1. With the engine running, set the ENGINE
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SPEED switch (D4) in the RUN position.
2. Pull back on the LEFT JACK and RIGHT

JACK control levers (F10 and F12) until the
10° jacks raise the crawlers off of the ground. Using
17.5%
the LEVEL (F8) adjust for the side to side level-
ling.
25°
46.5%
D4
25°
46.5%
F10
F11
F12
Never exceed the maximum inclination
angles when parking, drilling or propelling.
MAXIMUM MAST DOWN INCLINATION ANGLES
F3
F7
F8
Step 1. ENGINE SPEED RUN (D4)

Step 2. REAR JACKS DOWN (F10 & F12)
Step 3. FRONT JACK DOWN (F11)
LEVELING THE MACHINE

3. Pull back on the FRONT JACK control lever desired angle.
(F11) until the LEVEL (F8) indicates that the
machine is level front to rear. NOTE !
The mast locking lugs are spaced at 5° incre-
4. Continue to alternately raise or lower the ments.
jacks to obtain the lowest possible height con-
sistent with good drilling clearance.
B7
NOTE!
To increase the speed of the jacks cylinders, B8
place mode selector switch F7 in the DRILL
mode and pull lever F3 back.
C3
Raising the Mast
! DANGER F9
Operating near or contacting a power line

electrocution. Do not raise the drilling mast
or operate the machine in the vicinity of
F3
electrical power lines without checking the F7
minimum safe operating perimeter set by
local, state or national regulations.
Step 1. UNLOCK PINS (C3)
Before raising the mast check the following: Step 2. RAISE MAST (F9)
Step 3. LOCK PINS (C3)
• The mast will not contact any overhead pow- MAST RAISING
erlines.
• The jack cylinders are deployed and the
3. Push up on the MAST control lever (C3) to
machine is levelled on firm ground.
“LOCK” the mast into position. Indicator (B8)
• All equipment is secured firmly in the mast
will illuminate when the pins are engaged
and will not fall.
(extended).
• That the drill pipe has been retracted to a
point where the drill bit is just below the mast
NOTE!
table.
To increase the speed of the mast cylinders,
• The mast-side cab door is closed.
• The operator remains in the cab and any
helpers maintain a 50 ft. (15 m) distance
from all sides of the machine.
Lowering the Mast
Raise the mast as follows:
1. Pull down on the MAST control lever (C3) to

“UNLOCK” (retract) the mast locking pins. Indi-
! DANGER
cator B7 will illuminate to confirm that the pins Operating near or contacting a power line
are fully retracted.
electrocution. Do not lower the drilling mast
or operate the machine in the vicinity of
2. Pull back on MAST control lever (F9) to the electrical power lines without checking the
UP position and slowly raise the mast to the minimum safe operating perimeter set by
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local, state or federal regulations
Before lowering the mast check the following: B7

B8
• The mast will not contact any overhead pow-
erlines.
• The outside loader is retracted and indexed
to a mid position to prevent pipe from falling
out. C3
• The inside loaders are retracted.
• That the drill pipe has been raised to a point
where the drill bit is just below the mast F9
table.
• The mast-side cab door is closed.
• The operator remains in the cab and any
helpers maintain a 50 ft. (15 m) distance
from all sides of the machine. F3
F7
Lower the mast as follows:

Step 1. UNLOCK PINS (C3)
1. Pull down on the MAST control lever (C3) to Step 2. RAISE MAST (F9)
“UNLOCK” (retract) the mast locking pins. Indi- Step 3. LOCK PINS (C3)
cator B7 will illuminate to confirm that the pins
MAST LOWERING
are fully retracted.
2. Push forward on the MAST control lever (F9)

to the “DOWN” position and slowly lower the DRILLING
mast to the desired angle if not stowing the
mast.
NOTE ! ! WARNING
The mast locking lugs are spaced at 5° incre- While drilling, it is forbidden to be in the
ments. drilling area.
3. Push up on the MAST control lever (C3) to

“LOCK” the mast into position if not stowing the
mast. Indicator (B8) will illuminate when the
pins are engaged (extended).
NOTE!
To increase the speed of the mast cylinders,

F3
E6
F2
E8
E5
F1
D6
F5
Step 1. WORKING AIR OFF (E8)

Step 2. RAISE FEED (F1 & F3)
Step 2. WRENCH IN (E6)
Step 4. UNTHREAD PIPE (F2)
8m
Step 6. SWING LOADER IN (E5)
(25 ft.)
ADDING DRILL PIPE (OUTSIDE LOADER)
DRILLING DANGER ZONE
4. Pull back on the ROTARY control (F2) so

that the top adaptor starts to thread off of the
Adding Drill Pipe - Outside Loader drill pipe.
The following procedure was written with the NOTE !
assumption that the starter section of drill pipe If the top adaptor does not start to unthread,
has been drilled and that additional drill pipe is
increase the rotation torque (F5). If this is uti-
required.
lized, once the top sub is unthreaded from the
1. Switch “OFF” the LUBRICATOR (D6), drill pipe, reset the rotation torque back to the
WORKING AIR (E8), and the DUST COLLEC- drilling setting.
TOR or WATER INJECTION (E7).
5. Push FEED control (F1) forward and simul-
2. Push the FEED control (F1) forward to the taneously pull back on the FEED control (F3) to
“UP” position and raise the rotary head high raise the rotary head to the top of the mast.
enough to enable the holding wrench to engage
on the drill pipe flats by pulling back on FEED NOTICE
control (F3). Be sure that the rotary head is raised fully to
the top of the mast before swinging the
3. If necessary, rotate the drill pipe to align the loader. Failure to do so will damage the
flats on the drill pipe with the holding wrench rotary head, top sub, or loader.
before pushing the WRENCH control (E6) to the
“IN” position and engaging the holding wrench. 6. Pull the LOADER SWING control (E5) and
fully LOAD (swing) the loader in under the
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rotary head until it stops. 10. Pull back on FEED control (F1) and slowly
pull back on FEED control (F3) and begin to
7. Push the ROTARY control (F2) to set the slowly lower the rotary head by . Begin thread-
speed at 40 rpm's (as shown on HEAD SPEED ing the top sub to the drill pipe that is in the
gauge B1). loader.
8. Index the loader with control E4 until a sec- As this is happening, watch the ROTATION
tion of drill pipe is aligned with the top sub. PRESSURE gauge (A3) and when the gauge
LOCK the loader with lever E3. reading increases, stop the rotation.
C2 11. Push the FEED lever (F1) forward and pull

B1
back on FEED lever (F3) to lift the drill pipe up
out of the loader’s bottom pocket.
F3
12. Push the ROTATION lever (F2) forward to
F2 E3
rotate the drill pipe to align the top of the drill
E4 pipe flat with the opening in the loader. This will
permit the loader to swing out from under the
F1 rotary head.
E5
13. Push the LOADER control (E5) and fully
swing the loader (RETRACT) until it stops.
14. If equipped, depress the THREAD

GREASER pedal (F14) to spray thread grease
on the drill pipe threads.
F14 15. Pull FEED control F1 to the “DOWN” posi-

tion and using FEED control F3, lower the drill
pipe down over the drill pipe in the table.
Step 7. HEAD SPEED (F2)
Step 8. INDEX (E4) & LOCK LOADER (E3)
Step 9. V-BLOCK - IN (C2)
NOTICE
Step 10. LOWER FEED (F1& F3) Lowering (feeding) the drill pipe sections
Step 13. RETRACT LOADER (E5) together will damage the pipe threads.
Step 14. GREASE THREADS (F14)
Step 15. LOWER FEED (F1 & F3) 16. When the drill pipe is down over the threads,
Step 16. COUPLE JOINTS (F2 & F1 & F3)
Step 18. WRENCH - OUT (E6) push the ROTARY control lever (F2) forward
Step 19. V-BLOCK - OUT (C2) and simultaneously lower (F1 and F3) the drill
ADDING DRILL PIPE (OUTSIDE LOADER) cont’d pipe down stopping the feed when there are 3
threads showing.
9. Push up on the V-BLOCK control lever (C2)
to hold the drill pipe in place. 17. Continue rotation of the drill pipe and as this
is happening, watch the ROTATION PRES-
SURE gauge (B1) and when the gauge reading
NOTICE comes to the set pressure, stop the rotation. Do
Excessive rotary head down pressure dur- not over-torque the pipe threads.
ing joint coupling can damage pipe threads.
“Feather” the FEED control and stop feeding 18. Pull back on WRENCH control (E6) and
when joints begin threading. retract the wrench.

NOTICE
Drilling with the V-block “IN” (extended) will
damage the V-block and/or the rotary head. C2
Always be sure to position the V-block lever
in the “OUT” position before drilling.
19. Pull down on the V-BLOCK control lever E6

F1 F2 E5
(C2) to retract the V-block “OUT”.
F3 E8
Returning Drilled Pipe - Outside Loader
The following procedure was written with the
assumption that drilling to the required depth
has been completed and that one or more
pieces of drill pipe were removed from the
loader.
1. Retract the drill string by pushing the FEED Step 1. RAISE DRILL PIPE (F1 & F3)
lever (F1) to the “UP” position and pull back on Step 2. WATER/DUST COLLECTOR
WORKING AIR - OFF (E7 & E8)
FEED lever (F3) until the pipe flats reach the Step 3. V-BLOCK - IN (C2)
Step 4. HOLDING WRENCH - IN (E6)
holding wrench area. Step 5. BREAK PIPE JOINT (F2)
2. Turn “OFF” the DUST COLLECTOR or

RETURNING DRILL PIPE TO THE OUTSIDE LOADER
WATER INJECTION (E7) and WORKING AIR
(E8).
5. Pull back on the ROTARY lever (F2) so that
3. Lift the V-BLOCK lever (C2) to the “IN” posi- the drill pipes break at the joint and start to
tion to deploy the pipe centralizer. unthread. Continue to unthread the pipes.
4. Rotate the pipe (F2) if necessary to align the NOTE !

flats of the drill pipe before deploying the HOLD- If the drill pipes do not break refer to the topic
ING WRENCH with lever E6 “IN”. “Using the Tong” in this section.
6. Push forward on the FEED lever (F1) and

pull back on FEED lever (F3) to raise the rotary
head to the top of the mast.
7. If necessary, rotate the pipe until the flats on

the drill pipe will enable the pipe to be loaded
into the loader.
NOTICE
Be sure that the rotary head is raised fully to
the top of the mast and the drill pipe is prop-
erly aligned before swinging the loader.
Failure to do so could damage these mecha-
nisms.
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8. Pull LOADER SWING control (E5) to swing
“LOAD” the loader in under the rotary head until
it stops.
9. Lower the drill pipe into the loader pod by C2

pulling the FEED lever (F1) to the “DOWN”
position and pulling back on FEED control (F3).
E6
10. Pull back on the ROTARY lever (F2) and F1 F2 E5
break the connection.
NOTICE E8
F3
Lowering the rotary head with the V-block
“IN” (extended) will damage the V-block and/
or the rotary head. Always be sure to posi-
tion the V-block lever in the “OUT” position
before lowering the rotary head.
11. Push the V-BLOCK control (C2) down (OUT)

to retract this assembly.
Step 6. RAISE DRILL PIPE (F1 & F3)
Step 8. SWING LOADER - LOAD (E5)
12. Push the FEED lever (F1) and pull FEED Step 9. LOWER PIPE (F1 & F3)
Step 10. BREAK PIPE JOINT (F2)
lever (F3) to fully raise the rotary head to the top Step 11. V-BLOCK - OUT (C2)
of the mast. Step 12. RAISE ROTARY HEAD (F1 & F3)
Step 13. RETRACT LOADER (E5)
Step 14. HOLDING WRENCH - OUT (E6)
13. Push the LOADER SWING lever (E5) to
“RETRACT” the loader fully out. RETURNING DRILL PIPE TO OUTSIDE LOADER (cont’d)
14. Retract (“OUT”) the holding wrench (E6) and

lower the rotary head and repeat the preceding Using the Tong
steps until both pipes are out of the ground and
placed in the loaders. POWER TONG
1. Deploy the holding wrench onto the drill pipe

wrench flats if not already done.
2. Lift lever C4 up to swing the power tong

wrench into place.
3. Pull down on the CLAMP lever (C5) to

secure the tong to the drill string.
4. Lift up on the BREAK lever (C6) to twist the

drill string and break the joint.
5. Lift up on the CLAMP lever (C5) pull down

on BREAK lever (C6) and pull down on SWING
lever C4 to prepare for the next break.

3. Refer to the topic “Propelling the Machine” in
this section.
TONG CONTROLS
C1
C4 LIFTING and TRANSPORTING
C5
C6
C3 the MACHINE
The following procedures are to be used as a
guide. The equipment you have and the regula-
tions for lifting and transporting this type of
equipment will vary.
1. Clean the machine to remove any rocks or

dirt that might dislodge during transporting.
2. Index the loader a half turn to prevent drill

pipe from sliding out.
3. Position the mast in the horizontal position

(refer to the topic “Lowering the Mast”.
Propelling to the Next Hole
4. If lifting the machine, refer to the technical
With all the drill pipe placed into the loader, pre- data plate to determine the machine’s weight
pare the machine to move to the next drill hole (GVW). Lifting points (4 places) are marked on
as follows: the machine.
1. Push up on the CURTAIN control lever (C1) 5. If propelling the machine onto a truck, refer
to raise (“UP”) the dust curtain. to the “Propelling the Machine” topic before
loading the drill onto the trailer.
2. Position the DRILL/PROPEL mode selector
switch (F7) to the “PROPEL” position. 6. Shutdown the machine as described in the
topic “Shutting Down the Machine”.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the

“OFF” position and remove the key.
C1
F7
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particles are dropped out of the side. Finer dust
BATTERY is drawn to filter elements inside the dust collec-
DISCONNECT
SWITCH tor where timed air blasts (3 to 6 seconds apart)
dislodge the dust and exhaust it (pressure regu-
lator set at 50 psi (3.5 bars) from the collector.
NOTICE
245-27 Never operate the dust collector system
when damp conditions exist. Doing so will
damage the dust collector elements.
Operate the dust collector as follows:
1. Push up on CURTAIN lever (C1) to lower

the dust curtain.
8. Using suitable chains and hold-downs, chain
the rear of the machine down as shown and
DUST COLLECTOR CONTROLS
chain the front in a similar manner.
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2. Push forward on EXHAUSTER/WATER

lever (E7) to start the dust collector.
DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 3. After the drilling cycle is completed, position
control (E7) in the “neutral” position and raise
the dust curtain (C1).
General
Two types of dust suppression systems are

available on this machine; dust collector and
water injection.
Dust Collector
A hydraulic motor driven exhauster fan draws

up dust laden working air from around the
drilled hole. A dust curtain surrounds the hole
and dust is sucked into a separator where large

DRIVE MOTOR
(HYDRAULIC)
BLOWER
FILTER
BACKFLUSHING
CLEAN AIR MODULE
DISCHARGE
WORKING AIR BACKFLUSHING

PRESSURE
FROM COMPRESSOR
REGULATOR
BURST
of
FLUSHING
DUST LADEN AIR AIR
FILTER
TABLE
BUSHING TABLE
DUST CURTAIN DUST

CUTTING
DEFLECTOR
ROCK
CHIPS
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Water Injection .
Step 1. CONTROL ON (E7)
Use only clean water to refill the tank. Flush Step 2. VARY FLOW (F6)
points may be added to the water supply during
cold weather to prevent freezing.
At shutdown, turn off the valve in the suction

line and operate the pump for at least one
E7
minute to purge the system of water.
This procedure was written with the assumption

that drilling has begun.
1. Pull back on the EXHAUSTER/WATER con-

trol lever (E7) to begin injecting water into the
working air.
F6
WATER INJECTION
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2. Turn WATER CONTROL knob (F6) to vary
the amount of water being injected.
! WARNING
NOTE ! Personal injury or death could result from
Erratic or diminishing water flow indicates a improperly towing a machine.
clogged strainer.
Shielding must be provided on the towing
3. Once the desired drilling depth has been machine to protect the operator if the tow line
reached, push the EXHAUSTER/WATER con- (wire rope) should break.
trol lever (E7) to the neutral position to purge
the working air lines of water. This practice pre- All the different situation requirements cannot
vents freeze-up during cold weather. be given, so always consult your dealer if ques-
tions arise.
1. Thoroughly clean the area around the

WINCH crawler final drives including the track shoes
The winch is used to lift accessories on and off positioned above the final drive. Block the
of the work deck. Before any lifting operations tracks to prevent the machine from free rolling.
begin, rope off the lifting area to ensure that
everyone is aware of the lifting about to take 2. Allow the final drive oil to cool before drain-
place. ing the oil from both final drives into a suitable
container (refer to the rig Maintenance Manual).
3. Remove all but two of the twenty final drive

cover bolts (2).
NOTE !
Do not leave a bolt in the top hole of cover (4).
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WINCH CONTROLS
4. Insert an alignment dowel or other suitable

TOWING tool through the top hole of the final drive cover
to support ring gear (1) while removing cover
The following instructions are for moving a dis-
(4).
abled machine for a short distance, only a few
yards (meters), at a low speed, 1.2 mph (2 km/
5. Remove one track shoe to provide access to
h).
the parting face between cover (4) and ring gear
(1).

6. Support ring gear (1) in place and loosen the volts DC. The 12 volt DC voltage is needed for
remaining two cover bolts (2). Using a hammer the counter, optical encoder, * holding wrench
and wedge, separate cover (4) from ring gear proximity switch and warning buzzer. The DC/
(1). DC converter output ground is the same as the
input ground. The maximum 12 volt current of
7. Remove twelve bolts (3) and ring gear (5) the EDC should be less than 1 amp.
from final drive cover (4).
8. Install final drive cover (4) using all of cover HOLDING WRENCH PROXIMITY SWITCH )
bolts (2). This proximity switch has a nominal 10 mm
sensing distance. It is a Normally Open (NO)
9. Fill the final drive with clean oil of the type type switch. It is connected and mounted so
specified in the rig Maintenance Manual. that it is normally open when the holding wrench
is not engaged. When the holding wrench is
10. Repeat this procedure to the remaining final engaged the circuit is closed. The supply volt-
drive. age for the proximity switch is 12 volts DC.
When the holding wrench is engaged the bit
position counter is stopped at that position.
When the wrench is disengaged the bit position
counter will follow the movement of the rotary
ELECTRONIC DEPTH COUNTER head gearbox.
(EDC)
OPTICAL ENCODER
General The encoder is mounted beside the timing shaft
with a specific gear ratio sprocket and chain.
The older electronic system and the newer can- The encoder supplies two signals to the counter
bus sytem display bit position, bit-distance- which determines the distance, speed and
from-bottom of hole, accumulated hole depth direction from these signals. Bit position is
and penetration rate. increased when the rotary head is moving
down. If the bit position counter counts in the
wrong direction, the A and B signal can be
Non Can-Bus swapped from counter terminals no. 11 and 12.
This counter has one 6-digit red led-display to

ROTARY HEAD UP PROXIMITY SWITCH
show one display at a time. Different displays
The rotary head proximity switch has a 10 mm
can be selected with push buttons on the coun-
sensing distance. It is a Normally Closed (NC)
ter at anytime. The counter can be set to dis-
type switch. When the rotary head is moved to
play all the data either in International units
a higher position the sensing plate mounted in
(meters, m/min) or English units (foot, ft/min).
the feed system opens the sensor output. The
proximity switch is connected to the pipe in the
Component Descriptions hole warning circuit so that the closed output
will produce a warning signal if jack or mast
The following components are used in the EDC control levers are moved.
system:
PRESSURE SWITCH
DC/DC CONVERTER
This pressure switch is mounted on the lower
The converter switches 24 volts DC down to 12
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stacker valve to sound the alarm if the leveling It is factory set to provide maximum bit position
jacks or mast raising control levers are oper- measurement without sounding the alarm. The
ated. The pressure switch is an adjustable type warning signal is given if the bit position mea-
preadjusted to switch “ON” at 900 PSI. The surement is larger than the setting of the preset
switch is connected to the pipe in the hole warn- warning depth or the rotary head position is too
ing circuit as Normally Open (NO) switch. If low.
either the jack or mast control levers are oper-
ated, the activated output will allow the warning It is recommended to set the hole depth before
devices to activate the alarm if the bit position is starting to drill. The operator can set hole depth
greater than the PRESET warning depth setting from the counter keyboard. To view an old Pre-
or the rotary head is not in the proper position. set Hole Depth measurement:
Press key # 1 (PRESET HOLE DEPTH)

CONTROL RELAY
The control relay is used on the warning circuit The old preset hole depth is displayed as long
because of different voltage levels used on the as the key is pressed and for 10 seconds after
indicator light and buzzer. Also, the load level key is released. The LED on the PROGRAM
would exceed the proximity switch rating. key will light when ever a preset is displayed.
To program a new Preset Hole Depth measure-

BUZZER ment:
The buzzer is solid state electronics which auto-
matically adjusts its own volume up or down 1. Press the PROGRAM key. The Led on the
maintaining a minimum of 5dB (A) above envi- Program key will flash. The main display is not
ronmental noise level. Sound level ranges from affected.
82dB thru 103dB.
2. Press key # 1 (PRESET HOLE DEPTH).
The Current measurement for the preset hole
Indicator and Key Descriptions depth is displayed.
KEY 1 - PRESET HOLE DEPTH 3. To enter a new measurement for the hold
The preset hole depth feature on the counter is depth will require two 0’s to be entered after the
an indicator to advise the driller when he has new measurement is entered. For example, to
drilled to a predefined depth. The preset hole enter a preset depth of 25 ft. will require 2, 5, 0
depth is the depth from ground level to the bot- and 0 to be entered for English models. For
tom of the hole. The operator should reset the metric models the two 0’s would be entered
bit position (actual hole depth) counter for unless the measurement required did contain a
proper operation starting at ground level. An two place decimal. If the measurement required
indicator light will indicate when the drill bit only 7 meters, 7, 0 and 0 would be required to
reaches the preset hole depth. The light will be entered to cover the decimal places.
stay ON as long as drill bit position is greater
than preset measurement. The preset hole
depth can be changed anytime before or after
drilling has started. The preset hole depth can
be defined with an accuracy in centimeters
(meters with two decimals).
KEY 2 - PRESET WARNING DEPTH

This is the depth used for the warning system.

KEY 6 -BIT POSITION DISPLAY decimals.
Before drilling a new hole the bit position coun-
ter should be reset. This requires that the drill
bit be set on the ground and the counter reset KEY 7 - BIT-DISTANCE-FROM-BOTTOM-DIS-
as follows: PLAY
Distance form bottom display indicates how far
1. Press RESET key. The main display will the drill bit is from the bottom of the hole. If the
begin to flash. This flashing is to indicate to the drill bit is raised from the bottom of the hole, the
user that the bit position counter can be reset. display will automatically switch to display this
distance. If the bit is lowered back to the bot-
2. Press key # 6 (BIT POSITION). The bit tom, the display will switch back to “bit position”
position counter is now reset. display. When retracting from the hole, the
counter is normally showing the distance form
If the RESET key has been pressed accidently, bottom display. Another display can be
the user may wait 10 seconds for the unit to selected at anytime. The distance from bottom
clear the flashing without affecting the counters. display is switched automatically only once.
The distance from bottom display will naturally
The system will automatically take care of cor- show the hole depth measurement when the
rect bit position if drill pipe is added. The bit drill bit is raised back to ground level.
position will stop counting when the holding
wrench is engaged. The distance from bottom display will be reset
automatically at the same time as the bit posi-
NOTE! tion counter will be reset. If the operator wants
The bit position is displayed in meters with two to reset the distance from bottom, he can use
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the same procedure shown as for bit position
above, except press key # 7 (DISTANCE FROM NOTICE
BOTTOM) instead of key # 6 (BIT POSITION).
This system only warns the operator if the
drill pipe is in the hole, if the operator tries
KEY 8 - ACCUMULATED DEPTH DISPLAY to operate any jack control level either up or
Accumulated hole depth records the hole depth down, or the mast control level either up or
drilled since the last reset. This allows the user down, or the mast control level either up or
to use this counter as a record of shift, week or down.
month for total hole depth drilled. The accumu-
lated hole depth is updated each time that “dis- The pipe in the hole warning light and buzzer
tance from bottom” measurement is equal to will operate only if the operator tries to raise or
zero. If using the accumulated depth counter as lower the jacks and/or raise or lower the mast.
hole depth counter, the user has to reset the No warning will be given unless the jack or mast
accumulated depth counter separately after controls are operated. The machine can be
every hole. moved with the drill pipe still in the hole if the
jack or mast controls are not operated before
To RESET the accumulated depth counter: trying to propel the machine.
3. Press RESET key. The main display will

begin to flash. This flashing is to indicate to the PRESET HOLE DEPTH LIGHT INDICATOR
user that the counter can be reset. Indicator light is connected to the counter output
number 1. When the counter bit position is
4. Press Key # 8 (ACCUMULATED DEPTH). greater than the preset hold depth the indicator
This will reset the accumulated depth counter. light will be lit.
KEY 9 - PENTRATION RATE DISPLAY Viewing Bit Position, Distance From Bottom,
The penetration rate is displayed in meters or Accumulated Depth And Penetration Rate
feet per minute and it is updated every half sec-
ond. The penetration rate is displayed with one To view the bit position, hole depth and accu-
decimal number. mulated depth, or penetration rate proceed as
follows:
PIPE IN THE HOLE WARNING INDICATOR 5. Press key # 6 (BIT POSITION) to view bit
position.
6. Press key # 7 (DISTANCE FROM BOT-

This push to test type indicator light is TOM) to view present distance from bottom of
connected to the control relay which is con- the hole.
trolled by the warning circuit. The test push but-
ton will control the control relay voltage so it will 7. Press key # 8 (ACCUMULATED DEPTH) to
test the relay at the same time as the warning view accumulated depth.
devices.
8. Press key # 9 (PENETRATION RATE) to
The counter is equipped with an indicator light view penetration rate.
and warning buzzer to help in preventing the
machine from being moved with the drill pipe The counter will show the latest display until
still in the hole. another display is selected. The LED indicators
on the right side of the display indicate which

display is on. Distance from bottom display is standard), sprocket or timing shaft can require a
switched automatically on display when the drill change to the programmed values.
bit is raised from the bottom of the hole. The bit
position is resumed when the drill bit is lowered PENETRATION RATE DISPLAY
back to the bottom of the hole. Penetration rate display is showing feet/minute
or meters/minute depending on destination
(country). Display is with one decimal accuracy.
Tests
When the system has been installed and pro-
grammed the following test routines will be FEED / MINUTE METERS / MINUTE
needed to confirm that the counter operates 1 0.3
properly. There is no special calibration required
as these tests are only to ensure that program- 2 0.6
ming is correct for the respective machine mod- 3 1
els and the counter and its installation are OK.
5 1.5
BIT POSITION COUNTING 10 3.0

When the holding wrench is engaged the bit 20 6.0
position counter display should remain at its
present display. When disengaging the wrench,
Lower the rotary head down at a constant
the bit position counter should resume counting.
speed and check to see that the penetration
If this is not happening, check the proximity
rate display is showing properly. A 30 feet
switch mounting and sensor on the holding
stroke is 10 meters, so if drilling down 30 feet in
wrench. The electric signal from the proximity
one minute with constant speed it would equal
switch is connected to counter terminal number
about a 10 meters/minute penetration rate. Try
10.
to drive the rotary head distance in a half minute
or in one minute to make calculations easier.
PROPER COUNTING DIRECTION
The positive bit position counter measurement
ACCUMULATED DEPTH
should increase when the rotary head is moved
Accumulated depth will be increased every time
down and decrease when moved up. If the
the rotary head is moved down and distance
counter is counting in the wrong direction, swap
from bottom display equals zero (0). This
the optical encoder signal wires from counter
means that the drill bit is at the bottom of the
terminal numbers 11 and 12.
hole. Otherwise the accumulated depth should
work the same way as bit position. It has its
own programming measurement, so it should
BIT POSITION COUNTER
be tested to insure that it counts distance cor-
Bit position display is always following bit and
rectly.
rotary head movement. To check the bit position
counter you have to know the actual length of
the feed stroke. Reset the bit position counter
PRESET HOLE DEPTH
when the rotary head is completely at the top of
The unit is equipped with an indicator light for
the stroke. Run the rotary head down and
preset hole depth. Program some measurement
check the bit position counter measurement. It
to the preset hole depth register (see user
should equal the measured feed stroke (meters
instructions) and test to see that the indicator
or feet). If the error is more than an inch or
light works properly. An indicator light will indi-
maximum of two, repeat the measurements and
cate when the drill bit reaches the presetted
check the programming for that type machine
hole depth. The light will stay ON as long as drill
and model. Different kind of feed chains (not
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bit position is greater than the preset measure- DIP Switches 1 = OFF
ment. The preset hole depth light is connected 2 = ON
to counter output terminal number 27 and the 3 = OFF
4 = ON
other side of light to the ground. Terminal num- 5 = OFF
ber 28 is connected 24 volt. 6 = OFF
I/O Terminals Used 10 = Stop counting

11 = Signal A
PIPE IN THE HOLE WARNING LIGHT and 12 = Signal B
BUZZER 13 = Ground
The test button will test the wiring and the func- 15 = Power voltage, +12 V power
16 = Power voltage, ground
tion of those warning devices. The counter 24 = Output 2 NO
compares the bit position measurement and the 25 = Output 2 common
preset warning depth. If the pressure switch 27 = Output 1 NO
28 = Output 1 common
(mounted on the lower stacker valve) is pressur-
ized to 900 PSI this will activate the alarm.
The same warning circuit can be activated if the

rotary head gearbox is lowered too low in the
mast. The proximity switch and its sensing
plate have been mounted in the mast so that the
first pipe with the drill bit has to be above
ground level to eliminate the alarm. The prox-
imity switch and the counter have been con-
nected parallel in the warning circuit so that if
either of the circuits detect improper drill posi-
tion the alarm will be activated.
EDC
SPECIFICATION
Counter Range -9999.99 to +9999.99 meters or

-9999.99 to +9999.99 feet
Presets One, 6-digit preset

-9999.99 to +9999.99 meters or
-9999.99 to +9999.99 feet
Counting Quadrature X4
Counts 15857 pulses/meter
Speed Range 0.00 to 113.00 meters/min
Speed Display
Update Time 0.5 seconds
Display 6-digit, 0.56” red LED display
Front Panel 4 LED status indicator

14-key membrane switch keyboard
Splash proof polyester overlay
Environment 32 to 132 F, operating
-40 to 160 F, storage

Can Bus EDC System
Description
This depth counter is a multi-function component which displays:
• Current hole depth
• Bit distance from the bottom of the hole
• Average penetration rate - Updated while drilling
• Total meters/feet drilled - Updated when all jacks are retracted
• Total number of holes

Each counter can be reset individually and the counter will indicate when it was last reset. The depth counter
system also includes a pipe in the hole warning system and alarm.
Components
The depth counter system includes the following components:
Encoder - This component is mounted at the crown of the mast and signals feed chain movement.
Pressure Switch - Mounted on the right rear jack, this switch will trigger an alarm if the operator attempts to
move the jacks or mast with drill pipe in the hole.
Graphic User Interface (GUI) - The display monitor mounted in the operator cab.
Timing Sprocket and Chain - These components are mounted on the mast crown and drive the encoder.
Display Symbols
The following symbols are found on the GUI screen and will change as screens and menus are viewed:
Selector - Push button 1 to view:

A. Current Hole Depth
B. Average Penetration Rate
C. Distance From the Bottom of the Hole
Start New Hole - This button will reset the counter to zero.
Menu - Push this (button 3) to navigate to different screens including help and counters.
Alarm - This symbol will be highlighted when the alarm sounds.
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Edit - This key allows the operator to use the keyboard to make adjustments.
Pre-Start Inputs
9. From the main screen, select the Menu button (3).
OPERATOR’S NAME TIME
DATE
MAIN SCREEN
10. Use the arrow button 3 to shift to the right column and buttons 4 and 5 to highlight Settings
11. Push the OK button (2) and scroll to select the correct Language, Unit, Date, Time and Backlight
12. When completed, push button 1 to return to the Settings screen.
Change Target Depth

Before drilling the target depth should be set as follows:

1. From the main screen, select the Menu button (3).
MAIN SCREEN
MENU
2. Use the arrow buttons 4 and 5 to highlight Adjust Target Depth
3. Push the OK button (2).
4. For minor adjustments to the target depth use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to modify.
NOTE! Values are shown in cm for metric screens.
5. Press the OK button (2) to activate the new setting value.
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6. If large adjustments are made to the target depth, press the Edit key (3) .
7. Press Edit key (2) .
8. The highlighted digit can be adjusted higher (+) or lower (-) as needed. If another digit is needed to the
left of the highlighted digit, press the left arrow button (4) to add a 0.
9. Push the OK button (2) to change the 8 to a 9.
10. When editing is completed, press the triangle button to return to the Adjust Target Depth screen.
11. Press the OK button (2) to activate the new setting value.

Starting A New Hole
In order to count the number of holes and measure hole depth the operator needs to reset to zero when start-
ing a new hole. Resetting to zero is done by:
1. Tram to the new hole location, lower the jacks and level the machine
2. Place the drill bit on the ground
3. Press the ‘New Hole’ button. This action will reset the last measurement and start the count from 0
NOTE! Once a hole is started it cannot be restarted.
CURRENT HOLE DEPTH

FEED DIRECTION
HOLE TARGET DEPTH
DRILLING PENETRATION RATE
4. Begin drilling the hole. During drilling the Penetration Rate should increase with the rate of the drill bit
movement into the ground. The current bit position should show the actual depth the drill bit has reached.
5. Extending the holding wrench during the drilling process, when the operator wishes to change pipe, will
stop the counter.The counter will restart when the deck wrench is retracted.
6. Once the target depth has been reached, the current bit position will highlight red on the main view.
7. Remove all pipe from the hole.

8. While the operator is retracting the jacks the Blocked screen is visible until all jacks are completely
retracted.
NOTE! When the jack retracted signal is received the information is calculated to the counters.
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Counters
1. From the main screen press the Menu button (3) to view the Counters screen.
MAIN SCREEN
2. The counters screen will show the follow information since the counters were reset.
NOTE! Each counter can be reset individually.
3. To reset a counter or to view the date when a counter was last reset, press menu button (2).

4. Use the arrow keys (4 and 5) to highlight the counters and view the reset date, press reset key (2)
to reset to the current date.
5. Press key 1 to return to the main screen.
LAST RESET DATE
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DRILL MONITOR SYSTEM (DMS) Level 3
The Drill Monitor System provides warning sig- Compressor discharge temperature
nals to the operator or automatically shuts down Compressor inter-stage temperature
the machine (for critical out-of-limit conditions) Compressor oil pressure
in the event that the monitored conditions are Engine coolant flow
not within safe limits. The system is provided
with a thirty second delay for start up, a system NOTE !
test push button, audible alarm, and a "first out" Engine oil and coolant temperatures are moni-
indication for shut downs. tored by the engine electronic control module
(ECM).
There are three different levels of fault sensing:
Level 1. Flashing amber light.
Level 2. Flashing amber light and audible L

Compressor
E Alternator
alarm. Air Filter
V
E Engine Engine
Air Filter Coolant Level
Level 3. Flashing red light, audible alarm, and L
machine shutdown. 1 Fuel Level Compressor
Separator
The audible alarm can be silenced at any time LAMP ALARM Hydraulic
Oil Level
by means of a silence push button. The light L
E
will continue to flash until the fault condition is V TEST SILENCE
Hydraulic
Oil Temp.
cleared. Only one level three fault will be indi- E
Hydraulic
cated at any one time (first out). This will allow L Oil Filter
the cause of the shutdown to be easily deter- 2
mined. Level three faults can be converted to ALARM

alarm only, if desired, by an external wiring Power On Engine Oil
Temperature
change.
L Compressor
Air Temp.
E
The items monitored are: V Compressor
E Oil Pressure
L
Level 1 Compressor Engine
inter-stage F° Coolant Flow
3
Compressor air filter pressure
Engine air filter pressure
Fuel level
Alternator charging There are a total of thirteen items sensed. All
Engine radiator coolant level Level 3 sensors are normally closed to ground
Air/oil separator pressure differential under normal operating conditions. An open cir-
cuit will cause machine shutdown. The alterna-
tor charging warning is activated by a voltage of
Level 2
less than 10 volts at the alternator “R” terminal.
Hydraulic oil level
Hydraulic oil temperature
Hydraulic oil filter pressure SYSTEM OPERATION
Engine oil temperature In the event of a machine shutdown, after the
problem is rectified, it is necessary to turn off
the key switch at the start panel momentarily to

reset the system and restart the 30 second time delay to start the engine.
The system operation should be checked once per shift by turning on the key switch and waiting 30
seconds to verify that a shutdown fault is indicated and that the fuel system is de-energized.
NOTE !
The click of the shutdown relay (SDR) contacts and the fuel system should be audible both ON and
OFF (DMS pins 20 and 21).
Periodically a more comprehensive test should be made to verify that the sensors actuate at the
proper settings and that disconnecting or grounding (depending on whether the sensor is normally
open or normally closed) a sensor will indicate a fault.
DMS Panel ISO Symbols
6. Restricted Compressor Air Filter Element

7. Restricted Engine Air Filter Element
8. Low Fuel Level
9. Alternator
10. Low Engine Coolant Level
11. Restricted Compressor Air/Oil Separator
Element
12. Test Lamp
13. Alarm Silence
14. Low Hydraulic Oil Level
15. Hydraulic Oil Temperature
16. Restricted Hydraulic Oil Filter Element
17. Power On
18. High Engine Oil Temperature
19. High Compressor Air Temperature
20. Low Compressor Oil Pressure
21. High Compressor Inter-Stage Temperature
(High Pressure Compressors)
22. Low Engine Oil Pressure
23. High Engine Coolant Temperature
24. Engine Coolant Flow
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023501-037

SANDVIK MINING D245S

Indicates a hazardous situation which,

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR DRILLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

INCLEMENT WEATHER and SAFE DRILLING PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

RAINFALL AND FLOODING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

THUNDERSTORMS AND LIGHTNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

MACHINE MAINTENANCE 0xiii

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

D245S (900 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

D245S (1050 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

D245S (1225 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

GENERAL PICTOGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

ISO SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

OPERATOR’S STATION “A” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

OPERATOR’S STATION “B” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

OPERATOR’S STATION “C” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

OPERATOR’S STATION “D” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

OPERATOR’S STATION “E” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

OPERATOR’S STATION “F” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

DRILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

LIFTING and TRANSPORTING the MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

ELECTRONIC DEPTH COUNTER (EDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Display Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

Pre-Start Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

Change Target Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

Starting A New Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

DRILL MONITOR SYSTEM (DMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR DRILLERS

It is the responsibility of management to:

• Enforce the use of protective clothing, eye and hearing equipment.

The Operator’s Responsibilities

Safe Operating Practices for Drillers iii

• The operator should not operate this equipment if any

• If an unsafe condition exists, the operator must place a

• The operator should not operate the drill without first

Operator's Safety Check

• Check that there are no "lockouts" or "tagouts" attached to the

• Check the machine log book to see that periodic maintenance

• After starting the engine, check all indicators, emergency stop,

• Check the fire extinguisher(s) for charge and accessibility.

• Clean the cab interior windows if necessary.

• Test all controls for proper operation.

• The operator should treat all power lines as live.

Safe Operating Practices for Drillers v

Planning the Job

• Will the drilling take place in wet formations?

• Are there utility lines or structures that must be moved or avoided?

• Are there unusual or extreme weather conditions expected?

• Will drilling be done in night hours?

• Will the machine be propelled on inclines?

• Will drilling be done into difficult formations?

• Has a drilling pattern been developed?

• What is the required depth of the drilling pattern?

• Will special drilling tools be required to complete the job?

• Will vertical or angle drilling be required?

• Operating near or contacting a power line with any part of the

• Before leaving the operator's station, all controls must be in the