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DHR 6H Ver. B
Overhaul
Original Instructions
2018-05-03 | No: 9853 1287 01d. 6741372555.1.6741964811 en-US
Hydraulic Rotation Unit DHR 6H Ver. B Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Safety first................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 The Purpose of This Publication .............................................................................................. 5
1.3 Target Group .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Feedback and Contact Information .......................................................................................... 6
4 Tools..................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Standard Tools ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Special Tools ............................................................................................................................ 15
11 Lubricating........................................................................................................... 63
11.1 Hydraulic and Lubricant Recommendations......................................................................... 63
11.1.1 Hydraulic Fluid........................................................................................................................ 63
11.1.2 Pneumatic Tool Oil ................................................................................................................. 64
11.1.3 Grease.................................................................................................................................... 65
11.2 Lubricating the Rotation Unit.................................................................................................. 65
1 Introduction
WARNING
Serious injury
Risk of personal injury!
u Never operate the Rotation Unit in any explosive environment.
u Always read the machine Safety Manual before start maintenance work on the Rotation
Unit.
u Always observe local regulations.
u Always carry out a documented risk analysis and take the necessary precautions be-
fore maintenance work.
u Only use clean, calibrated tools in good condition.
u Only use approved handling and working equipment in good condition.
u Always use personal protective equipment.
u During maintenance work, the equipment should be shut down, in service mode, and
the main switch turned off and locked.
u Attach WORK IN PROGRESS signs according to local regulations, or at least at the
main switch and operator's station.
WARNING
Serious injury or death
Serious danger when working on the hydraulic system!
u Ensure that the air, water and hydraulic system is depressurised before starting work.
u Adjacent moving units should always be anchored before working on a system part.
u Always stop work if there is an unforeseen or suspected risk.
The maintenance instructions are intended for use by maintenance and service personnel.
Persons working to these instructions must have completed relevant Epiroc training for the
Rotation Unit.
2 General Information
2.3 Cleaning
WARNING
Serious Injury
Risk of personal injury
u Always read general safety regulations before starting maintenance work. Refer to
Safety manual.
u Always turn off the equipment and the main switch before cleaning and maintenance
work is carried out. Set up WORK IN PROGRESS warning signs at the main switch
and control positions.
u Be aware of the units kinetic energy due to accumulated hydraulic pressure. Relieve
pressure in hydraulic, water, and compressed air systems and always secure moving
units.
2.3.2 Cleaning
First read: Safety Precautions Before Cleaning [} 8]
1. Clean the Rotation Unit frequently from rock fragments, drill cuttings and accumula-
tions of dust.
2. Clear away fragments of rock and other objects from air, water and hydraulic hoses
and cables frequently to avoid the risk of chafing on sharp edges.
3. Rinse the Rotation Unit with water after every work shift. Use only rinsing pressure
and avoid spraying directly at seals. Wipe away any accumulations of water.
WARNING
Serious Injury
Risk of abrasions and crushing injuries.
u Always change damaged hoses and couplings.
• Wet areas around hoses and connections is a sign for leaks that can cause spurting oil
or burst hoses if the leak worsens.
• The hose casing must be intact without any swelling (sign of inner hose or cord break-
age).
• Couplings must not have indentations or cracks and must make a secure connection.
Retighten or feel the coupling connection manually if a leak is suspected.
• Check that all hose attachments and clamps are intact. Loose attachments means that
hoses are damaged or get jammed during angle adjustment or when lowering the ma-
chine.
• Replace or rectify in the event of any faults.
2.4.1 General
The hydraulic system is sensitive to contamination. The environment where the machine is
normally used is generally an unsuitable place for repairing hydraulic components. Inter-
vention in hydraulic systems in workplaces must be limited. Components must be repaired
in an adapted environment, refer to Hydraulic Workshops.
Observe the following points to avoid breakdowns and interruptions in operation due to
fouled hydraulic oil:
• Keep the machine clean. Hose it down at regular intervals using a degreasing additive.
• Before opening any connection, clean the area around it.
• Use clean tools and work with clean hands.
• Always plug hydraulic connections immediately after they have been detached. Use
clean protective plugs.
• Hydraulic components like hoses, valves, engines must always be stored with suitable
protective plugs fitted in place.
2.5 Welding
• All welding on the Rotation Unit is forbidden.
WARNING
Risk of Lifting the Rotation Unit
Incorrect handling can cause serious crushing injury or death.
u Use extreme caution when strapping and lifting heavy objects.
u Lifting must be done through the center of gravity.
u Only use straps that are intact and designed for the load they will carry.
u Do not approach a suspended load.
1. Lifting eye must be in line with the rotation unit. Shim the lifting eye with shims
(165-167) if the lifting eye is not in line with the rotation unit.
165 Shim 3 mm
166 Shim 2 mm
3. Make sure that the rotation unit is safely slung for lifting, and make sure that it is se-
curely anchored for transportation.
4 Tools
A1 Plastic mallet
A2 Sledge hammer
A5 Screwdriver
A6 Mandrel
A10 Puller
5 Torques
1. Lubricate only under the heads of the screws (221) and the threads of the nuts (220)
with oil. Check that there is no oil under the flange surfaces, it only applies to position
(221, 220).
Recommended Oil
6 Main Parts
1a Floating Adapter
1b Fixed Adapter
2a Guards
2b Guards
3 Gears
4 Hydraulic Motors
2. Remove the plug (155) with the seal washer (154) and install a grease nipple.
5. Remove the O-rings (231, 233) and support rings (232, 234) fitted in the adapter
(201).
3. Lift away the adapter (204) and adapter housing (211) from the intermediate shaft
(212)
4. Remove the connection pipe (213) and the buffer (222) from the intermediate shaft
(212).
5. Remove the seal (216) from the groove in the intermediate shaft (212).
7. Remove the seal (216) from the groove in the adapter (204).
8. Remove the plug (155) with the seal washer (154) and install a grease nipple.
10. Remove the intermediate shaft (212) using wrenches (3 and 4).
11. Remove the O-rings (231, 233) and support rings (232, 234) on the intermediate shaft
(212).
12. Remove the wiper (219), the U-seal (217), and the guide ring (215) in the adapter
housing (211).
13. Remove the buffer (223) in the adapter housing (211). Remove the grease nipples
(224) with protective caps (225).
2. Undo the screws (156) and remove the hydraulic motor (1).
4. Remove the sealing sleeves with the removal tool (8), install the screw (A) in the seal-
ing sleeve. Undo the sealing sleeve by screwing down the tool screw against the
spacer (134) with a socket wrench.
8 Removal tool
133 Gear
134 Spacer
137 O-ring
6. Remove the radial seals (140) and the spacer ring (141).
8. Replace the sealing sleeve (126) if it is worn, use a puller to remove it.
10. Remove the support ring (129) and radial seal (128).
2. Remove the roller bearings (139) from the cover (138) with a hammer and a mandrel.
3. Remove the bearing inner ring (121) from the spindle using the puller.
4. Remove the inner rings for the roller bearings (132, 135) using the puller.
5. Before starting to remove the clamping unit, check that there is no torque or axial
force on the clamping unit, spindle, or gear.
a. Check that the inner sleeves (2, 4) can move axially. It is necessary to be able to
remove the sleeves. Check that the uncoupling threads are intact.
NOTE: Check that the screws that are used for uncoupling are
! ground flat and have a bevel to avoid damage to the screws and
threads during removal.
6. Remove all lock screws and move several of them to the uncoupling threads in the in-
ner sleeve (2).
7. Remove the inner sleeve (2) by cross-tightening the uncoupling screws a 1/4 turn at a
time in several rounds.
8. Move the screws that were used to remove the inner sleeve (2) to the uncoupling
threads that are in the center sleeve (3).
9. Remove the center sleeve (3) by cross-tightening the uncoupling screws a 1/4 turn at
a time in several rounds.
13. Remove the axial seal (153). Undo the screws (147) and remove the cover (146).
14. Undo the screws (145) and lift away the cover (144).
16. Remove the shims (148-150) and the bearing outer ring (121).
17. Lift out the spindle (122) with bearing (121) using the lifting tool (12) and approved lift-
ing device.
18. Remove the rear outer bearing ring (121) from the gear housing using a hammer and
mandrel.
19. Remove the grease nipples (172) and protective caps (173) on the gear housing
(110).
21. Undo the screws on the lock nut (123) using a 5mm Allen key.
22. Undo the lock nut (123) using the hook wrench and a plastic mallet.
Precondition p The parts must be washed with grease solvent before the inspection.
! NOTE: All parts must be well cleaned before assembly, parts must be lubricated with
clean hydraulic oil during the installation.
2. Press on the second roller bearing (121) using assembly tool (11).
3. Check that the roller bearings bottom out against the edge of the spindle (122).
6. Install the lock nut (123), tighten the lock nut using the hook wrench D155/65.
2. Lift the spindle (122) with bearing (121) into the gear housing (110). Use the lifting
tool (12) and approved lifting device.
2. Install the cover (144) without seal (152). Install tool (1), 8 x 10 disc springs and
screw.
3. Install the washers in accordance with the illustration to achieve the correct load.
4. Tighten screws alternately until the height of the spring bars is 20 mm, the bearings
then have the correct preload.
5. Rotate the spindle at least five turns to seat the bearings. Use the tool (13) to rotate
the spindle. The spindle must hang freely in the bearing during the preload.
6. Check that the measurement (B) is large enough for the distance (A) between cover
(144) and housing (110). If not, the thickness (B) must be increased.
7. Measure the distance (A) between cover (144) and gear housing (110) with a feeler
gauge. Repeat the measuring at several places around the cover and derive an aver-
age value.
8. Remove the cover (144) and install the number of shims so that the thickness of
shims = B-A.
9. Lubricate the O-ring (151) and install the O-ring on the cover.
10. Apply Loctite 5923 onto the contact surfaces between the cover (144) and the gear
housing
11. Turn the covers flat part against the gear housing.
12. Install the cover (144) with the screws (145). Tighten the screws alternately to 171
Nm (126 lbf-ft).
13. Install the seal (152) using the assembly tool (9).
14. Install the seal washer (154) and plug (155) into the spindle.
15. Apply Loctite 5923 on the inner edge of the cover (144) where the cover (146) are in-
stalled. See the red arrow.
18. Apply a small amount of grease to the cover (146) and Install the axial seal (153).
2. Install the cover (144) with four screws (145) in accordance with the illustration, the
cover without seal (152).
3. Pull down the cover evenly by tightening the screws alternately a little at a time until
the cover makes contact against the gear housing. Tighten the screws alternately to
40 Nm.
4. Rotate the spindle at least five turns to seat the bearings. Use the tool (13) to rotate
the spindle. The spindle must hang freely in the bearing during the preload.
5. Measure the distance (A) between cover (144) and gear housing (110) with a feeler
gauge and note the measurement.
6. Remove the cover (144) and install the number of shims so that the thickness of
shims = B-A.
7. Install the cover (144) with all eight screws (145) and tighten them alternately to 171
Nm.
9. Check the tightening torque on the spindle using tool no. (13). Set the torque wrench
(II) to 20 Nm and rotate the spindle gently. Increase to 21 Nm and try again if the
spindle is fixed and the torque wrench clicks. Repeat the operation until the spindle
starts to move.
b. Lower than 23 Nm, increase shim thickness by 0.05 mm, and restart from step
(7).
c. Higher than 32 Nm, decrease shim thickness by 0.05 mm, and start from step (7)
12. Lubricate the O-ring (151) and install the O-ring on the cover.
13. Apply Loctite 5923 onto the contact surfaces between the cover (144) and the gear
housing
14. Turn the covers flat part against the gear housing.
15. Install the cover (144) with the screws (145). Tighten the screws alternately 171 Nm
(126 lbf-ft).
16. Install the seal (152) using the assembly tool (9).
17. Install the seal washer (154) and plug (155) into the spindle.
18. Apply Loctite 5923 on the inner edge of the cover (144) where the cover (146) are in-
stalled. See the red arrow.
20. Apply a small amount of grease to the cover (146) and Install the axial seal (153).
2. Apply Loctite 638 to the roller bearings outer ring and use a plastic mallet and a man-
drel to install the bearings.
3. Install the gear (124) over the spindle (122) in the gear housing.
NOTE: Never use molybdenum disulphide (for example, Molykote, Never-Seeze, Loc-
! tite LB 8009 or similar lubricant) when installing the clamping unit since it loses its func-
tion.
1. Make sure that locking screws, sleeves, spindle, and gear wheel contact surfaces are
clean and that all slits are aligned.
2. Loosen all screws by minimum 2 turns and transfer at least 2 screws to push-off
threads in inner sleeve (2) and center sleeve (3) in order to disengage tapers for easy
installation of clamping unit.
3. After installation of clamping unit, relocate locking screws used for separation of
sleeves.
4. Hand tighten connection and assure that inner sleeve (2) is parallel with face of gear
wheel.
! NOTE: Note that the two screws adjacent to the slit should be tight-
ened one after each other to avoid possible twisting of the sleeves.
6. Use a torque wrench and set it to 87 Nm (64 lbf-ft). Torque screws in a correct se-
quence, using only 1/4 turns for several passes until 1/4 turns can no longer be
achieved on any screw.
7. Still apply over torque for 1-2 passes. This is required to compensate for a system-re-
lated relaxation of locking screws since tightening of a given screw will always relax
adjacent screws. Without overtorquing an infinite number of passes would be needed
to reach specified tightening torque.
8. Reset torque wrench to 83 Nm (61 lbf-ft) and check all locking screws. No screw
should turn at this point otherwise repeat step 6 for 1 or 2 more passes. It is not nec-
essary to re-check tightening torque after equipment has been in operation.
2. Install the inner ring for the roller bearing (132) on the gear using the plastic mallet
with the flange against the gear.
3. Install the inner ring for the roller bearing (135) using the assembly tool (10) with the
flange against the gear.
7. Fill grease through the nipple (A) until grease appears under the gear (124).
8. Fill the gear housing with grease, also fill grease around the bearings inner rings (135,
139).
2. Apply Loctite 638 on the outer ring and install bearings in the cover (138) using a
mandrel and plastic mallet (AA).
3. Install the grease nipple (172), protective cap (173), and the filter plugs (170).
4. Use Loctite cleaning agent or similar to remove the oil from the roller bearings outer
ring (139).
5. Apply Loctite 638 on the outer ring and install the bearing in the cover (138) using a
mandrel and plastic mallet (AA).
6. Use Loctite cleaning agent or similar to remove the oil from the cover (138) sealing
surfaces.
7. Apply Loctite 5923 on the cover sealing surfaces and install the cover on the gear
housing with the screws (143).
1. Lubricate and install the radial seal (128) in accordance to the figure using the assem-
bly tool (5).
5. Install the sealing sleeve (126) on the spindle using the tool (6).
7. Install the radial seal (128) using the assembly tool (5), the support ring (129), and the
circlip (130) in the air connection (111).
8. Install the radial seals (180) using the tool (6) and the circlips (181) in the air connec-
tion (111).
11. Install the air connection (111) with the screws (156) against the cover end piece.
13. Remove the filter plug (182) and remove the protective cap on the grease nipple
(172). Lubricate with a grease gun until grease appears in the hole for the filter plug.
14. Check that the filter plug is not clogged and reinstall the filter plug and the protection
cap for the grease nipple.
2. Make sure that the radial seals are properly lubricated to avoid wear.
4. Install the O-ring (137) in the seal sleeve (136), apply grease to the O-ring.
8 Removal tool
133 Gear
134 Spacer
137 O-ring
5. Remove the spacer (134) to expose the gear (133) thread. Install the sealing sleeve
(136) on the gear.
6. Thread the tool screw (8) into the gear thread (133).
8. Undo the tool screw (8) from the gear thread (133).
10. Lubricate and install the new O-ring (195) on the hydraulic motor (1).
11. Lubricate the hydraulic motor splines with grease and install the hydraulic motor (1)
with the screws (156).
5. Install the guard (235), apply Loctite 243 on the screws (236).
2. Lubricate and install the guide rings (215) and U-seal (217) in the adapter housing
(211).
! NOTE: The U-seal (217) must be turned in accordance with the fig-
ure.
3. Install the seal (216) in the groove on the adapter (204), apply grease in the groove
and on the seal.
! NOTE: The seal (216) must be turned in accordance with the fig-
ure.
4. Check that the stop screw (218) is fitted in one of the holes.
5. Install the support ring (232, 234) and the O-ring (231, 233) on the intermediate shaft
(212).
9. Install the seal (216) in the intermediate shaft (212), apply grease in the groove and
on the seal.
! NOTE: The seal (216) must be turned in accordance with the fig-
ure.
10. Install the connection pipe (213) in the intermediate shaft (212).
11. Install the the buffer (222) on the connection pipe (213).
12. Install the adapter (204) on the intermediate shaft (212) and lubricate the splines on
the adapter.
13. Install the adapter housing (211) on the adapter (204) with oiled screws (221) and
nuts (220).
14. Tighten with the wrench and a box-end wrench to 171 Nm (126 lbf-ft).
15. Install the wiper (219) on the adapter housing (211). Apply Loctite 638 on the outside
of the wiper.
! NOTE: The wiper (219) must be turned in accordance with the fig-
ure.
16. Install the guard (214), apply Loctite 243 on the screws (236).
The following test gives an approximation of the present state of the motor. The following
are required to conduct the test:
• Apparatus for hydraulic flow and pressure.
• Pressure gauge.
• Flow meter 0-15 l/min.
• Couplings and hoses to assemble the components.
• Motor fixture for the hydraulic motor.
• Oil grade HLP46 at 50 °C and viscosity approximate 35 CST.
2. Install the test tool (2) sealing cap with O-ring (195) without shaft lock (2a) for the mo-
tor shaft. The tool can be ordered. See chapter: Tool list for part no.
3. Allow the motor to rotate for approx. 30 seconds with a maximum flow of 10 l/min.
2. Install the test tool (2) sealing cap with O-ring (195) without shaft lock (2a) for the mo-
tor shaft. The tool can be ordered. See chapter: Tools for part no.
5. Pressurize port "A" in accordance with the table, make sure that you use the correct
pressure for the current motor type.
6. Measure the flow from the drain line. Replace the motor if it exceeds the specified
value.
Motor Type Pressure Port (A) Bar Permitted Flow in Drain Line l/min
Connect the drain line to port "B" with a T-coupling to the motor.
1. Install the test tool (2) sealing cap with O-ring (195) and shaft lock (2b) for the motor
shaft. The tool can be ordered. See chapter: Tools for part no.
3. Pressurize port "A" in accordance with the following table, make sure that you use the
correct pressure for the current motor type.
4. Measure the flow from port "B" (if necessary, with the drain line).
Motor Type Pressure Port (A) Permitted Flow in Drain Line l/min
11 Lubricating
Normal Operat- Min. Start Temp Max. Operating Viscosity Grade Viscosity Index
ing Temp °C °C Temp °C VG VI
Viscosity 25-50 ISO 3448
cSt
! NOTE: In compliance with ISO 4406, the hydraulic fluid must be filtered to the purity
class of 20/18/15.
• Flow losses in the hydraulic lines are increased. The high flow losses amplify energy
consumption and pressure levels, and put increased strain on seals.
• The risk of cavitation increases, which leads to the risk of damage to the rock drill and
hydraulic pumps.
The hydraulic fluid must be changed at regular intervals
Oil viscosity changes during the period that the hydraulic fluid is used. In general, viscosity
will drop with increased operating hours. To ensure that the viscosity of the fluid does not
drop to a critical level before the recommended service interval, a hydraulic fluid of suffi-
cient stability must be used. In compliance with DIN 51350-6, viscosity of suitable hydraulic
fluids shall drop a maximum of 25% when tested at 100 ºC for shear stability.
Factors influencing the interval between changes are:
• Viscous stability of the hydraulic fluid as specified above. The hydraulic fluid must be
changed before the viscosity drops to a critical level.
• Contamination with water. If the hydraulic fluid becomes cloudy and light grey, the wa-
ter content has become such that the hydraulic fluid must be changed.
• Deterioration of properties such as oxidation inhibition and anti-foaming.
-30 to ±0 VG 32-68
The tool oil must have an EP additive which covers the following load-bearing properties:
11.1.3 Grease
Considering the high operating temperature in the rotation units gear housing, always use
a high-temperature grease with lithium complex grease based on high viscous mineral oils,
containing anti-oxidants, EP- and wear preventive additives and rust inhibitors. The grease
should meet the specifications, specified in the table below:
NLGI Number Drop Point Base Oil Viscosity Operating Temp (In-
termittently)
! NOTE: Molybden (Molybden disulfide) grease is harmful for seals. Molybden grease
shall be avoided.
Epiroc recommends the use of Shell Gadus S3 V550L 1, for rotation units.
If a lot of grease emerges from the rubber valve, then reduce the amount of grease.
Lubricate points A, D, F with 5-10 pump strokes. Then fill into C until grease comes
out of the rubber valve.
If too much grease emerges from the floating adapter during operation, either inside
the adapter or at the wiper, then reduce the amount of grease.
If too much grease is used in the floating adapter, it may prevent the movement of
the adapter.
If too little grease is used then it may lead to increased wear on the floating adapter.
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