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CONTENTS

1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1. Type identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2.1. Using 1 1/4” MF rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2.2. Using 1 1/4” extension rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2.3. Using 2” extension rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. MAIN COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5. OPERATING PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1. Taking rod to drilling centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2. Taking rod to cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6. HYDRAULICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.1. Hydraulic components RANGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.2. Hydraulic circuit diagram RANGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.3. Operation RANGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.4. Hydraulic components SCOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.5. Hydraulic circuit diagram SCOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.6. Operation SCOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7. MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.1. Adjusting pito retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.2. Adjusting rod handler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.1. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.2. Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.3. Grease nipples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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1. GENERAL

These instructions describe the structure, operating principle and adjustments of the RH
714 rod handler.
Tamrock Service is always ready to offer advice and help in all service problems.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Maintenance and adjustments are only allowed to persons who have

received specific training on the device in question. Read the system
adjustment instructions before starting adjustment work.
WARNING

OBSERVE ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND

ASSEMBLING HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT.
Blow all parts clean with compressed air and wipe them using a CLEAN,
CAUTION
non-- fluffy cloth before assembling.

Pressurized hydraulic hoses must not be touched by hand. The hoses

may have unnoticeable needle holes that let out high-- pressure oil
sprays that may penetrate the skin.
WARNING

Beware of moving machine parts. Do the service and repair work only
with the rig stopped. Make also sure that the rig cannot be accidentally
started during maintenance or repair work.
WARNING

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3. TECHNICAL DATA

3.1. Type identifier

RH 714
Rod
Handler
Rock drill serie
Rod length max 14’

3.2. Technical data

Number of rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 pcs in cassette + 1 in rock drill

Rod length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 12 or 14 feed
Rod size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, 1 3/4” and 2’’ (*)

All cassette functions are electrically controlled.

The upper end rod handler has three alternative mounting positions:
-- The upper position is for 14’ extension rods, whereby the upper gripper jaw grips
the sleeve.
-- The middle position is for 14’ MF rods and 12’ extension rods.
-- The lower position is for 12’ MF rods and 10’ extension rods.
-- With 12’ and 14’ MF rods, the upper gripper grips the rod.
-- With extension rods, the upper jaw grips the sleeve.

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(*) The cassette can be used with 1 1/4”, 1 1/2“, 1 3/4” or 2” rods when the length of lifting
cylinder stroke is adjusted with adjusting screw (A).
The spare parts required by different rods are listed in the spare parts manual.

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3.2.1. Using 1 1/4” MF rods

-- replace the jaw (1) of both rod handlers
-- replace the jaw piece (2) of both rod handlers
-- adjust the rod space of both rod handlers with spacers (3) until suitable
3.2.2. Using 1 1/4” extension rods
-- replace the jaw (1) of the lower rod handler
-- replace the jaw piece (2) of the lower rod handler
-- adjust the rod space of the lower rod handler with spacers (3) until suitable
3.2.3. Using 2” extension rods
-- replace the jaw (1) of the upper rod handler
-- replace the jaw piece (2) of the upper rod handler
-- replace the latch (4) of the upper rod handler

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4. MAIN COMPONENTS

1. Rod handler, upper end (The upper end rod handler has three alternative
mounting positions.) (1*)

2. Rod handler, lower end

D The rod handlers perform:
-- rod transfers to drilling centre or to cassette, and
-- gripping of rod with jaws and rod storing into cassette.

3. Lower support
D The rods rest against the lower support in the cassette.

4. Rod gripping cylinder

D The cylinder presses the gripper jaws around the rod.

5. Gripper transfer cylinder

D The cylinder moves the rods in gripper jaws to drilling centre or to cassette.

6. Top cover
D The top cover prevents the rods from falling out of the cassette during tramming
or transport.

7. Rod feed cylinder

D The cylinder keeps the rods in a position where rod handling can take place.

8. Slide gate
D Prevents rods from rolling out and falling from the cassette.

9. Valve block
D The valves control the rod handler, Pito retainer, and movable suction head.

10. Flow divider valve

D The valve divides the oil flow so that both grippers (upper and lower end) move
simultaneously to drilling centre or to cassette.

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1*

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5. OPERATING PRINCIPLE

5.1. Taking rod to drilling centre

When a rod is added, the gripper jaw (1) presses the slide gate (2) so that the rod can move
over the slide gate with the gripper to the drilling centre.

When the gripper is in the drilling centre, the rods in the cassette are retained behind the
slide gate (2) and under the surface (3), preventing the rods from falling out.

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5.2. Taking rod to cassette

When disassembling is started, the inclined edge (4) of the gripper body first presses the
rods downwards in the cassette, and then the slide gate under surface (3).

When a rod is taken from the drilling centre to the cassette, the gripper jaw and the rod
together push the slide gate (2) and the rods (5) in the cassette downwards, making room
for the rod coming from the drilling centre.

When the jaws open, the slide gate (2) closes, preventing the rods from escaping from
the cassette.

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6. HYDRAULICS

6.1. Hydraulic components RANGER

50. Variable displacement pump; output to rotation, rod handler, winch, boom and
oscillation.
173. Pressure relief valve of LS line for cassette and oscillation circuits
199. Double overcenter valve
200. Rod handler control valve block; the valve block is used for controlling the
movements of rod handler, Pito retainer and movable suction head.
201. Control valve for gripper transfer cylinders
202. Control valve for lower gripper jaw
203. Control valve for upper gripper jaw
204. Control valve for movable suction head
205. Pito control valve
206. LS--valve; the valve is activated every time any other valve in the valve block 200
is activated. The function of the valve is to direct the LS signal to pump 50. The
other port is used for directing oil to valve 209.
207. Cylinder lock--up valves, 6 pcs
208. Flow divider valve for the gripper transfer cylinders; keeps the speed of cylinder
movements equal by regulating the oil flow in and out.
209. Relief valve for warming up the oil
210. Rod feed cylinders
211. Pito cylinder
212. Movable suction head cylinder
213. Cylinder of the upper gripper jaw
214. Cylinder of the lower gripper jaw
215. Gripper transfer cylinder
216. Gripper transfer cylinder
217. Control valve for the rod feed cylinders; directs the oil from the feed cylinders into
the receiver when rods are taken into the cassette.
218. Shuttle valve; controls LS signal
219. Valve for releasing the lower gripper
236. Front centralizer cylinder
237. Front centralizer cylinder
243. Directional valve of rod centralizer
263. Pressure relief valve for rod lifting cylinders

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6.2. Hydraulic circuit diagram RANGER

173

80 50 1 90

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6.3. Operation RANGER

The rod handler is controlled using levers located in the cabin. They control the directional
valves in the rod handler valve block (200) with the purpose of directing the output oil from
the variable displacement pump (50) to the cylinders. Rod handler valve block (200) is
mounted to the side of the feed.
The valve block (200) consists of eight on/off --type control valves (201--205, 217, 219,
243). In addition, the LS valve (206) is provided for pressurizing the pump (50). Valves
(201), (202), and (203) control rod handling functions. Control valve (201) directs oil flow
to the gripper transfer cylinders, moving the rod from cassette to drilling centre and from
drilling centre to cassette. Control valve (202) moves the jaw of the lower gripper
(open/closed). Control valve (203) moves the jaw of the upper gripper (open/closed).
When the upper jaw is opened, valve 219 releases pressure from the lower jaw cylinder
into the receiver thus releasing the grip in the rod; the lower jaw continues to guide the
rod during threading. Control valve (204) moves the suction head (up/down), and control
valve (205) moves the Pito jaws (open/closed).
The double overcenter valve (199) at the Pito directional valve (205) has the purpose of
preventing damage to the Pito arms when threads are being loosened in Pito. All other
cylinders controlled by directional valves have their own lock--up valve (207) that ensures
the remaining pressure in the cylinder while the valve spool is in the middle position. The
rod transfer cylinders (215, 216) are provided with an additional flow distribution valve
(208) whose purpose is to distribute an equal oil flow to both cylinders in both directions.
When the rod string is being disassembled and a rod is taken to cassette, the coil Y217
of the control valve (217) for the rod lifting cylinders (210) becomes activated and directs
the return oil flow from he cylinders into the tank. This decreases the force used for
pushing a rod into the cassette. When the rod is in the cassette and the control lever is
released, the coil Y217 becomes dead and pressure enters through the pressure
regulator (263) to the piston head side of cylinders (210) and tightens the rods in the
cassette. The set value of the pressure regulator (263) is 30--40 bar.
The directional valve (243) is used for controlling the rod centralizer cylinders (option).
Oil flows from variable displacement pump (50) to port P2 of rod changer valve block
(200). From there, oil flows to the desired cylinders as directed by the control valves.
The coil Y206a of the LS valve (206) is activated whenever any coil of the directional
valves (201--205, 217, 219, 243) in the valve block (200) is activated. The valve (206) is
used for directing the LS signal to the variable displacement pump (50) as long as any of
the directional valve coils is activated. The LS signal line also has a pressure relief valve
(173) that restricts the maximum pressure of the pump for cassette movements to 230 bar.

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6.4. Hydraulic components SCOUT

80. Gear pump; output for dust collector, cassette, and oscillation.
85. Pressure relief valve of pump 80
86. Pressurizing valve for pump 80
199. Double overcenter valve of Pito
200. Rod handler control valve block; the valve block is used for controlling the
movements of rod handler, Pito retainer and movable suction head.
201. Control valve for gripper transfer cylinders
202. Control valve for lower gripper jaw
203. Control valve for upper gripper jaw
204. Control valve for movable suction head
205. Pito control valve
207. Cylinder lock--up valves, 6 pcs
208. Flow divider valve for the gripper transfer cylinders; keeps the speed of cylinder
movements equal by regulating the oil flow in and out.
210. Rod feed cylinders
211. Pito cylinder
212. Movable suction head cylinder
213. Cylinder of the upper gripper jaw
214. Cylinder of the lower gripper jaw
215. Gripper transfer cylinder
216. Gripper transfer cylinder
217. Control valve for the rod feed cylinders; directs the oil from the feed cylinders into
the receiver when rods are taken into the cassette.
219. Valve for releasing the lower gripper
236. Front centralizer cylinder
237. Front centralizer cylinder
243. Directional valve of rod centralizer
263. Pressure reducing valve for rod lifting cylinders

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6.5. Hydraulic circuit diagram SCOUT

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6.6. Operation SCOUT

The rod handler is controlled using the levers on the control panel. They affect the
directional valves in the rod handler valve block (200) that have the purpose of directing
the output of the gear pump (80) to the cylinders. Rod handler valve block (200) is
mounted to the side of the feed.
The valve block (200) consists of eight on/off --type control valves (201--205, 217, 219,
243). Valves (201), (202), and (203) control rod handling functions. Control valve (201)
directs oil flow to the gripper transfer cylinders, moving the rod from cassette to drilling
centre and from drilling centre to cassette. Control valve (202) moves the jaw of the lower
gripper (open/closed). Control valve (203) moves the jaw of the upper gripper
(open/closed). When the upper jaw is opened, valve 219 releases pressure from the lower
jaw cylinder into the receiver thus releasing the grip in the rod; the lower jaw continues to
guide the rod during threading. Control valve (204) moves the suction head (up/down),
and control valve (205) moves the Pito jaws (open/closed).
The double overcenter valve (199) at the Pito directional valve (205) has the purpose of
preventing damage to the Pito arms when threads are being loosened in Pito. All other
cylinders controlled by directional valves have their own lock--up valve (207) that ensures
the remaining pressure in the cylinder while the valve spool is in the middle position. The
rod transfer cylinders (215, 216) are provided with an additional flow distribution valve
(208) whose purpose is to distribute an equal oil flow to both cylinders in both directions.
When the rod string is being disassembled and a rod is taken to cassette, the coil Y330
of the control valve (217) for the rod lifting cylinders (210) becomes activated and directs
the return oil flow from he cylinders into the tank. This decreases the force used for
pushing a rod into the cassette.
When the rod is in the cassette and the control lever is released, the coil Y330 becomes
dead and pressure enters through the pressure regulator (263) to the piston head side
of cylinders (210) and tightens the rods in the cassette. The set value of the pressure
regulator (263) is 30--40 bar.
The directional valve (243) is used for controlling the rod centralizer cylinders (option).
From the gear pump (80) oil flows to the port P1 of the rod handler valve block (200) and,
controlled by the directional valves, continues to the desired cylinders.
The coil Y124 of the pressurizing valve (86) of the pump (80) is unactivated whenever any
coil of the directional valves (201--205, 217, 219, 243) in the valve block is activated. The
valve (86) is used for directing the output of the pump (80) against the plug (A1), whereby
oil flow either to an actuator of the cassette or, if the actuator is at its extreme position,
through the pressure limit valve (85) to the tank.

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7. MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS

7.1. Adjusting pito retainer

D Loosen the bolts between the feed and the Pito retainer.
D Mount a shank to the rock drill and an extension sleeve to the Pito retainer jaws.
D Drive the shank into the sleeve by using the rock drill.
D Tighten the bolts, and run the rock drill to the upper position.

7.2. Adjusting rod handler

D Move a rod with the gripper transfer cylinders between the extension sleeve and
the rock drill shank.
D Loosen the bolts (1) between the rod handlers and the feed.
D Loosen the locking nuts of the adjusting screws (2, 3, 4).
D Centralize the rod to the drilling centre using the adjusting screws (2, 3). Lock the
adjustment.
D Move the rod back to the cassette, and adjust the screw (4) so that the rod is far
enough in the cassette (behind the slide gate) and that the gripper jaw pushes the
rod against the inclined surface of the gripper. Lock the adjustments.
D Test all the movements.

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8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

8.1. Tools
No special tools required.

8.2. Periodic maintenance

Each shift:
-- Check possible oil leaks.
-- Tighten all loosened nuts and screws.
-- Lubricate the sliding body (4) grease nipples (2 pcs).
Once a week:
-- Wash the rod handler.
-- Lubricate all grease nipples.
-- Check the condition of the gripper and Pito jaws.

8.3. Grease nipples

In both rod handlers (upper and lower end):
1. Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs
2. Gripper jaw cylinder . . . . . 2 pcs
3. Gripper transfer cylinder . 1 pc
4. Sliding body . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs
5. Sliding surface . . . . . . . . . 1 pc

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