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Table of Contents

1. GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 3

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 4

3. TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................................ 5

3.1. Type identifier ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2. Technical data ........................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.1. Using 1 1/4" MF rods ...................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.2. Using 1 1/4" extension rods ........................................................................................................... 7
3.2.3. Using 2" extension rods ................................................................................................................. 7

4. MAIN COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................... 8

5. OPERATING PRINCIPLE ...................................................................................................... 10

5.1. Taking rod to drilling centre .................................................................................................................. 10
5.2. Taking rod to cassette ............................................................................................................................ 11

6. HYDRAULICS ........................................................................................................................ 12
6.1. Hydraulic components DX ..................................................................................................................... 12
6.2. Hydraulic circuit diagram DX ................................................................................................................ 13
6.3. Operation DX ............................................................................................................................................. 14
6.4. Hydraulic components DX_R ................................................................................................................ 15
6.5. Hydraulic circuit diagram DX_R ........................................................................................................... 16
6.6. Operation DX_R ........................................................................................................................................ 17

7. MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 18

7.1. Adjusting pito retainer ............................................................................................................................ 18
7.2. Adjusting rod handler ............................................................................................................................. 18

8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................... 19

8.1. Tools ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
8.2. Periodic maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 19
8.3. Grease nipples .......................................................................................................................................... 20

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1. GENERAL ID: 14665

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

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ID: 14666

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.

OBSERVE ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS WHEN DISASSEMBLING

AND ASSEMBLING HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT. Blow all parts
clean with compressed air and wipe them using a CLEAN, 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.

Beware of moving machine parts. Do the service and repair

work only with the rig stopped. Make also sure that the rig can-
not be accidentally started during maintenance or repair work.

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3. TECHNICAL DATA ID: 14668

3.1. Type identifier ID: 14669

RH 714

1 2 3 4

ID: 15818

1. Rod
2. Handler
3. Rock drill serie
4. Rod length max 14'

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3.2. Technical data ID: 14670

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.

ID: 25842

(*) 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 ID: 14671

- 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 ID: 14672

- 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 ID: 14673

- 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

ID: 25843

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4. MAIN COMPONENTS ID: 14674

1. Rod handler, upper end(The upper end rod handler has three alternative mounting positions.)
(1*)
2. Rod handler, lower end
• 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
• The rods rest against the lower support in the cassette.
4. Rod gripping cylinder
• The cylinder presses the gripper jaws around the rod.
5. Gripper transfer cylinder
• The cylinder moves the rods in gripper jaws to drilling centre or to cassette.
6. Top cover
• The top cover prevents the rods from falling out of the cassette during tramming or transport.
7. Rod feed cylinder
• The cylinder keeps the rods in a position where rod handling can take place.
8. Slide gate
• Prevents rods from rolling out and falling from the cassette.
9. Valve block
• The valves control the rod handler, Pito retainer, and movable suction head.
10. Flow divider valve
• 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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6 8 5 4

1*

1*

7
9

9
10

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5. OPERATING PRINCIPLE ID: 14675

5.1. Taking rod to drilling centre ID: 14676

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.

ID: 25845

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5.2. Taking rod to cassette ID: 14677

When disassembling is started, the inclined edge (4) of the gripper body first presses the rods down-
wards 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.

ID: 25847

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6. HYDRAULICS ID: 14678

6.1. Hydraulic components DX ID: 14679

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 pilot operated check 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
243. Directional valve of rod centralizer
263. Pressure relief valve for rod lifting cylinders

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6.2. Hydraulic circuit diagram DX ID: 14680

199

263

207 207 207 207 207 207

173

80 50 1 90

ID: 25858

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6.3. Operation DX ID: 14681

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 dis-
placement 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 addi-
tion, 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 pilot operated check 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 Y206b 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 DX_R ID: 14682

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 pilot operated check 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
243. Directional valve of rod centralizer
263. Pressure reducing valve for rod lifting cylinders

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6.5. Hydraulic circuit diagram DX_R ID: 14683

236

ID: 25859

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6.6. Operation DX_R ID: 14684

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 jawis 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 pilot operated check 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 ID: 14685

7.1. Adjusting pito retainer ID: 14686

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

7.2. Adjusting rod handler ID: 14687

2 4

ID: 25861

• Move a rod with the gripper transfer cylinders between the extension sleeve and the rock drill shank.
• Loosen the bolts (1) between the rod handlers and the feed.
• Loosen the locking nuts of the adjusting screws (2, 3, 4).
• Centralize the rod to the drilling centre using the adjusting screws (2, 3). Lock the adjustment.
• 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.
• Test all the movements.

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8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ID: 14688

8.1. Tools ID: 14689

No special tools required.

8.2. Periodic maintenance ID: 14690

Each shift:
- Check all 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.

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8.3. Grease nipples ID: 14691

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

2 5

4
1

2 4

ID: 25909

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