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FOREWORD

This service manual has been written to give service personnel instructions necessary for servicing and
maintaining the NPK hydraulic hammer.

For any additional information or for help with any complicated problem encountered, please contact to NPK.
Whenever repair or replacement of component parts is required, only genuine NPK parts should be used. Use of
other than NPK parts may endanger proper operation and performance of the equipment.
NPK does not warrant repair or replacement parts, nor failures resulting from the use of parts which are not
supplied by NPK.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1

II. SPECIFICATIONS AND STRUCTURE ....................................................................................................2

Ill. NITROGEN GAS CHARGING AND ADJUSTING PROCEDURE............................................................6

IV. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION......................................................................................................10

V. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...............................................................................................................22

VI. REPLACEMENT OF SEALS ..................................................................................................................25


I IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Service personnel must read thoroughly understand the NPK INSTRUCTION MANUAL and this
SERVICE MANUAL.

DANGER
2. Direct operators to keep clear of the HAMMER while in operation.

3. Direct operators not to operate the HAMMER without a suitable shield in place.
This protects the operator from flying debris.
4. TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH, do not disassemble the HAMMER until reading and understandings
this SERVICE MANUAL directions for discharging the hammer gas recharge.
5. Do not hard face or sharpen chisel with a cutting torch. Excessive heat from cutting or welding causes
brittleness, breakage, and flying pieces. Sharpen only with lathe or milling machine, using sufficient
cooling.
6. Fully extend chisel while charging the HAMMER with nitrogen. STAY CLEAR OF THE CHISEL POINT
WHILE CHARGING.
7. Use nitrogen gas only.

8. The HAMMER must not be operated unless the operator is in full control of the machine.
Operate the HAMMER from the operators seat only.

DANGER

9. Important safety and operating decals are included with each HAMMER and INSTALLATION KIT.
Keep them clean and visible.
10. Match HAMMER size to machine according to NPK recommendation.

11. Use the proper lifting equipment and tools when handling or servicing the hammer or components.

12. Wear ear protection if conditions warrant.

13. Service personnel must take care handling pins and bushings when exchanging the bucket for the HAMMER.
The machine operator must move the arm or boom only when directed by service personnel.

14. If it is necessary to hammer the pins in or out, beware of flying metal chips.
Eye protection should be worn.

15. Eye protection should be worn when using grinder.


16. Do not make any alterations to the HAMMER without authorization from NPK engineering.

17. Use replacement parts sold by NPK only.

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II. SPECIFICATIONS AND STRUCTURE

1. HAMMER SPECIFICATIONS

Hydraulic Oil flow Number of Gas Mass Overall Size


pressure rate Blows Pressure w/chisel length of
MODEL w/chisel Tubing
MPa I/min bpm MPa kg mm inch
E-210A 16 - 18 150 - 200 500 - 670 1.6 - 2.7 800 2,365 1
210B 16 - 18 150 - 200 500 - 670 1.6 - 2.7 800 2,365 1
E-213 15 - 17 165 - 210 400 - 590 1.6 - 2.4 960 2,525 1
213A 15 - 17 165 - 210 400 - 590 1.6 - 2.4 960 2,525 1
E-216 15 - 17 170 - 220 400 - 500 1.6 - 2.4 1,180 2,675 1
216A 15 - 17 170 - 220 400 - 500 1.6 - 2.4 1,180 2,675 I
E-220 15 - 17 200 - 250 350 - 430 1.6 - 2.4 1,500 2,844 1
E-225 15 - 17 220 - 290 300 - 400 1.6 - 2.5 1,850 2,993 1
E-240A 16 - 18 280 - 350 310 - 390 1.6 - 2.7 2,650 3,368 1-1/4
E-260A 16 - 18 300 - 400 240 - 330 1.6 - 2.7 3,515 3,890 1-1/4

• The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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2. STRUCTURE

(1) GENERAL DESCRIPTION


The hydraulic hammer consists primarily of the Cylinder section and Main valve section.

• Cylinder Section
The Cylinder section consists of Chisel, Chisel holder, Retainer pin, Cylinder spacer, Piston, Cylinder
bushing, Cylinder and Head cap. These are secured with Side bolts. The Piston reciprocates within the
Cylinder bushing striking the Chisel end. The Cylinder spacer fixes the relative position between the
Piston and Chisel. The Head cap is charged with nitrogen gas through an Adapter.

• Main Valve Section


The Valve case contains the Plunger and Main valve and are fixed from both sides with the Top plate and
Bottom plate. The Plunger reciprocates within the Top plate, forcing down the Main valve.
The Main valve reciprocates within the Valve case, switching over the oil passages.

(2) STRUCTURAL DRAWING


[E-210A- E-225]

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[E-240A- E-260A]

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3.PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

(1) UPSTROKE OF PISTON


Hydraulic oil supplied by the carrier hydraulic system enters the NPK HAMMER "IN" port and is directed thru
port (5) to the top of the Plunger, forcing the Main valve spool to the down position.
Oil flows through the Main valve spool to the lower chamber of the position (C2). Oil pressure acts on the
Piston, raising it up and compressing the nitrogen gas. Oil in the upper chamber of the Piston (C1) is forced
out the return line thru port (4).

(2) VALVE SHIFT


As the Piston rises, the lower chamber (C2) is opened to passage (3) and oil flows into chamber (C3) of the
Main valve spool. Since the area acting on the Main valve spool in chamber (C3) is greater than the area of
the Plunger, the Main valve spool shifts upward. The return line is closed with the Main valve spool in the up
position.

(3) POWER STROKE


With the Main valve spool in the up position, chamber (C2) is closed off from the "IN" port and opened to
chamber (C1). The Piston is driven downwards by the compressed nitrogen gas as the oil in lower chamber
(C2) circulates to upper chamber (C1).
When the Piston opens passage (3) to the upper chamber (C1), the oil in Main valve spool chamber (C3) is
switched to low pressure and the Main valves spool shifts downward. After the Piston opens passage (3) to
upper chamber (C1), the Main valve spool opens chamber (C1) to the return line.

(4) IMPACT
The Piston impacts the Chisel and the Main valve spool shifts to the full down position. High pressure oil is
directed to the lower chamber of the Piston for the start of another cycle.

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III. NITROGEN GAS PRESSURE

The nitrogen gas pressure must be measured with no load on the Chisel. Remove the Chisel; or position the
hammer with the Chisel fully extended against the Retainer pin. The hammer must not be resting vertical on the
Chisel. The gas pressure in the hammer will vary according to the gas temperature.

1. PREFERRED METHOD :
The preferred method to measure or charge the nitrogen gas pressure is with the hydraulic system temperature
stabilized at maximum operating temperature.

2. ALTERNATE METHOD :
The nitrogen gas pressure can be measured or charged at ambient temperature(cold), before operating the
hammer.

Exceeding the gas pre-charge specifications can result in damaging hammer components.
The NPK WARRANTY does not cover failures resulting from exceeding the specified nitrogen gas pressure.

Max. Gas pressure


At Ambient temperature
MODEL (cold)
MPa
E-210A 1.6 - 2.7
E-210B 1.6 - 2.7
E-213 1.6 - 2.4
E-213A 1.6 - 2.4
E-216 1.6 - 2.4
E-216A 1.6 - 2.4
E-220 1.6 - 2.4
E-225 1.6 - 2.5
E-240A 1.6 - 2.7
E-260A 1.6 - 2.7

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3. CHECKING THE GAS PRESSURE

Check the nitrogen gas pressure before trial operation and every two weeks thereafter.

(1) PROCEDURE
① The pre-charge gas is measured with no load on the Chisel. Remove the Chisel or position the hammer with
the Chisel fully extended. THE HAMMER MUST NOT BE RESTING ON THE POINT.

② Remove the Adapter cap. ③ Turn the NPK Charging valve ④ Install the NPK Charging valve
T-handle counterclockwise on the hammer Adapter.
DANGER until it stops.

Remove the Adapter cap only,


not the Adapter assembly!

⑥ Turn the T-handle clockwise.


As the T-handle is screwed in, a
resistance is encountered.
By turning the T-handle further,
the nitrogen gas pressure will be
indicated on the Pressure gauge.
Stop mining the T-handle when
the gauge reads pressure.
Do not over tighten.

⑤ Tighten the Charging valve cap.

⑦ Compare the gauge pressure with the NITROGEN GAS PRESSURE CHART. See page 6.
If the gas pressure is below specification, proceed to the NITROGEN GAS CHARGING PROCEDURE.
⑧ Turn the T-handle counterclockwise until it stops as in step 3.
⑨ Slowly loosen the Charging valve cap to relieve the nitrogen gas pressure trapped in the Charging valve.
⑩ Remove the Charging valve from the hammer Adapter.
⑪ Replace the Adapter cap on the Adapter.

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4. DISCHARGING THE GAS PRESSURE

(1) PROCEDURE

① Remove the Adapter cap. ② Turn the NPK Charging valve ③ Install the NPK Charging valve
T-handle counterclockwise on the hammer Adapter.
DANGER until it stops.

Remove the Adapter cap only,


not the Adapter assembly!

④ Tighten the Charging valve ⑤ Turn the T-handle clockwise. ⑥ Loosen the Charging valve cap
cap. As the T-handle is screwed in, VERY SLOWLY.
a resistance is encountered. The gas pressure will gradually
By turning the T-handle further, decrease to zero; then
the nitrogen gas pressure will REMOVE THE CAP.
be indicated on the pressure
gauge. ⑦ Remove the Charging valve
Stop turning the T handle from the hammer and reinstall
when the gauge reads the Adapter cap.
pressure.

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5. GAS CHARGING THE HAMMER

(1) PROCEDURE
① Carry out steps 1 thru 4 of CHECKING THE GAS PRESSURE. See page 7.
② Remove the Cap from the Charging valve.

DANGER
Remove the Adapter cap only, not the Adapter assembly!

③ Install a Pressure regulator on Connect a hose from the pressure Turn the handle on the tank
a tank of nitrogen gas. regulator on the nitrogen tank to regulator counterclockwise to full
the Charging valve. closed.

⑤ Turn the T-handle on the ⑦ Open the valve on the nitrogen


Charging valve clockwise. tank by turning the handle
counterclockwise.

⑧ Slowly adjust the regulator on the nitrogen tank to the correct pressure by turning clockwise.
See NITROGEN GAS PRESSURE. See page 6.
⑨ Change nitrogen gas until the Pressure gauge on the Charging valve is at the correct setting, then turn the
T-handle counterclockwise all the way out.
⑩ Close the nitrogen tank valve and then remove the hose from the charging valve.

WARNING
Nitrogen gas may be trapped in the hose. Loosen fittings slowly to release pressure.
⑪ Remove the Charging valve from the Hammer Adapter.
⑫ Replace the Adapter cap.

DANGER
* STAY CLEAR OF THE CHISEL WHILE CHARGING THE
HAMMER WITH GAS. The Chisel may be impacted by
the Piston and forced out abruptly.
* USE NITROGEN GAS ONLY.

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IV. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

1. INSPECTION ITEM LIST

Inspection them Remarks


Loose Bolts Retighten all Bolts 20 hrs. after initial use.
Level, contamination and deterioration of Hydraulic oil. Change oil every 600 hrs.
Greasing the Chisel Before each shift
Gas pressure of Hammer Before trial operation and thereafter every two weeks
Gas leaks Every day
Oil leaks Every day
Clearance between Chisel and Bushing Every day
Damage, wear and deformation of Chisel Every day
Damage and deformation of Retainer pin C.P. Every day
Damage of Bracket Every day
Damage of Cushion robber Every day
Damage of Hydraulic hose Every day
Clogged Filter element Replace element every 100 hrs.
Contamination of Oil cooler 100 hrs.
Gas pressure of Accumulators 100 hrs.

• If the hydraulic hammer is frequently used for long continuous operations, sooner and more frequent
maintenance services are required.

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2. DAILY INSPECTION

Before starting each work shift, be sure to inspect for the following items and apply grease, where needed.

(1) Loose Bolts


Inspect the hydraulic hammer, Bracket, tubing for loose Bolts.
Retighten to specified torque where necessary.

Retightening
Retighten all Bolts at 20 hrs. of operation after initial use of the hammer.
For bolt tightening procedure and specified torque, see page 16,17.

CAUTION:
• Loose Bolts will cause oil leaks or malfunction of the hammer or cause damage to the Bolts.

(2) Damage of Hydraulic Hose


Replace a damaged hose with a new one. See "9.NOTICES ON HYDRAULIC HOSES" on page 18.

(3) Damage, Wear and Deformation of Chisel


Inspect the Chisel end for severe damage, wear of deformation. If unsatisfactory, replace the Chisel with a
new one or repair.

(4) Greasing the Chisel


Apply grease through the Grease nipple at the side face of the Cylinder before starting each work shift.
Negligence of lubrication will result in premature damage or wear of the Chisel or Bushings.

CAUTION:
• Apply grease whenever you find the Chisel sliding surface dry, in addition to the pre-operational
greasing.
• Excessive application of grease will fill up the space under the Piston.
The proper amount of grease will be applied by pumping the grease gun 5 to 7 times.

(5) Level, Contamination and Det4erioration of Hydraulic Oil


Inspect the oil in the hydraulic oil tank for level, contamination and deterioration. Add oil or change oil if
necessary. If neglected, the hammer will break down or the hydraulic components of the excavator will be
damaged.

Easy checking method for • Offensive odor See "10. CONTAMINATION


contamination and deterioration • No viscosity CONTROL OF HYDRAULIC
of Hydraulic oil • Discoloration OIL" on page 19.
• Foaming

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3. HANDLING OF NITROGEN GAS

• If the gas pressure of the hydraulic hammer drops 1 MPa (10 kgf/cm2) or more a day, gas leaks are suspected.
Check the hammer according to the procedure indicated in "5. GAS LEAK INSPECTION "on page 13.
• When the oil temperature rises, the gas pressure also tends to increase slightly. This is to be expected.
• In gas charging operation, if the nitrogen gas cylinder's inner pressure drops to 4 MPa (40 kgf/cm2), replace the
Cylinder with a new one or have it recharged.
• The gas cylinder carries "High pressure gas vessel certificate" on it. Do not loose or destroy it. It will be needed
when the dealer recharges the Cylinder.

DANGER
Under any circumstances never use gases other than nitrogen gas.

4. CLEARANCE BETWEEN CHISEL AND BUSHING

(1) Replace the Holder bushing when the clearance reaches the maximum limit listed below.
(2) Replace the Chisel when the outside diameter is worn to the limit for the minimum chisel diameter listed
below.

MAXIMUM LIMIT OF MIN.


MODEL CLEARANCE CHISEL
LIMIT DIAMETER
E-210A, 210B 10 123
E-213, 213A 10 133
E-216, 216A 10 143
E-220 15 153
E-225 15 162
E-240A 15 180
E-260A 15 200
(mm)

OPERATING THE HAMMER WITH CLEARANCES EXCEEDING THE LIMIT MAY VOID THE HAMMER
WARRANTY.

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5. GAS LEAK INSPECTION
2
(Gas pressure drops by more than 1 MPa (10 kgf/cm ) per a day.)

Check the cause and take necessary measures referring to "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE" on page 23.

6. OIL LEAK INSPECTION

(1) Small Amount of Oil Leakage


The small amount of oil leaking from "B" between the Chisel and Holder bushing is not a problem but serves
to provide lubrication.

(2) Large Amounts of Oil Leakage


Check the cause and take necessary measures referring to "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE" on page 24.

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7. RETIGHTENING THE BOLTS
(1) Side bolts
Below are the procedures for re-tightening and replacing the Side bolts.

Retightening Procedures
① Using a suitable tool, remove the Lock ring.
② Remove the Stopper.
③ Install the striking spanner on the Top nut and tighten top not by hammering it (tightening angle: about 30
degree).
④ Install the Stopper and the Lock ring.
• About at 20 hours of operation after the hydraulic hammer is used for the first time, re-tighten the Side
bolts.
• Re-tighten the Side bolts whenever you find them loose.

Replacing Procedures
① Completely discharge the nitrogen gas according to "4.Discharging the gas pressure" on page 8.

DANGER
② Using a suitable tool, remove the Lock ring.
③ Remove the Stopper.
④ Using the striking spanner, loosen the 4 Top nuts.
⑤ Turn the Bolt to be replaced counterclockwise using the Spanner.
⑥ Remove the above bolt and install a new bolt. (With opposite flat faces rearward)
⑦ Apply molybdenum disulfide on the ends and threaded area. Put it on the specified area and turn the
Bolt clockwise to a stop with a spanner.
⑧ After making sure the end face of the Bolt get into contact with the face of the Chisel holder or Bottom
nut, be sure to loosen the Bolt by turning it 90 degrees.
⑨ Put the Lock washer in position, then by turning the Bolt, put the Lock washer in secure engagement
with the Bolt and the Head cap.
⑩ Install the Lock washer and apply molybdenum disulfide on the Lock washer ends and Bolt's threaded
area.
⑪ Install two Top nuts diagonally and tighten uniformly by hand unit it won't turn any further. Then install
the remaining two Bolts and tighten in the same way.
⑫ Using the striking spanner, tighten until the Head cap, Cylinder, Cylinder spacer and Chisel holder are
held together securely.

(Precaution on tightening the Bolts)

Tighten the 4 bolts uniformly until the Head cap • Tighten the Bolts lightly at first diagonally.
bottoms out on the Cylinder. • Tighten all Bolts evenly in diagonal order to the
specified torque.

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⑬ After making sure the Head cap, Cylinder, Cylinder spacer and Chisel holder are held together, put a
match mark on the Head cap and Nut with chalk.
⑭ Turn the 4 bolts by the "first" angle evenly.
⑮ Turn the 4 bolts by the "second" angle evenly. This procedure will give the 4 bolts proper mounting
torque.

[Turn-of-nut tightening method]

E-210A, 210B

E-213, 213A, E-216,216A, E-220, E-225

[Turn-of-nut angle]

First turn Second turn Total


Model
(° ) (° ) (° )
E-210A, 210B 90 60 150
E-213, 213A 90 90 180
E-216, 216A 90 90 180
E-220 90 90 180
E-225 90 120 210
E-240A 90 180 270
E-260A 90 210 300

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[Specified tightening torque]

Width across flats Tightening torque


Model Bolt size
(mm) Nm (kgf-m)
E-210A, 210B 1 - 1/2 UNJ 65 2,000 (200)
E-213, 213A 1 - 5/8 UNJ 70 2,300 (230)
E-216, 216A 1 - 3/4 UNJ 77 3,000 (300)
E-220 1 - 7/8 UNJ 77 3,500 (350)
E-225 2 UNJ 85 4,250 (425)
E-240A 2 - 3/8 UNJ 90 7,300 (730)
E-260A 2 - 3/4 UNJ 110 10,000 (1,000)
NOTE: The Bolt tightening torque is expressed by torque. For instance, when mining one end of a spanner
measuring lm long by a force of 12 kg, a torque of lm x 12 kg = 12 kg-m Is produced at the other end. To
produce the same 12 kg-m torque with a spanner measuring 25 cm long, a force of 12/0.25 = 48 kg is
needed based on the formula
0.25 m x ( )kg = 12 kg.

(2) Hydraulic Hammer and Bracket


Bolts requiring a large torque should be tightened with an accessory extension pipe.

Specified tightening torque


Top plate
Valve case Swivel flange
Bottom plate
Model
Bolt Torque Bolt Torque Bolt Torque
size Nm (kgf-m) size Nm (kgf-m) size Nm (kgf-m)
E-210A, 210B M24 950 (95) M22 750 (75) M12 130 (13)
E-213, 213A M24 950 (95) M22 750 (75) M12 130 (13)
E-216, 216A M24 950 (95) M22 750 (75) M12 130 (13)
E-220 M27 1,400 (140) M24 950 (95) M14 200 (20)
E-225 M27 1,400 (140) M24 950 (95) M14 200 (20)
E-240A M27 1,400 (140) M27 1,400 (140) M14 200 (20)
E-260A M27 1,400 (140) M27 1,400 (140) M16 350 (35)

Top plate
Valve case Swivel flange
Bottom plate
Model
Bolt Torque Bolt Torque Bolt Torque
size Nm (kgf-m) size Nm (kgf-m) size Nm (kgf-m)
E-210A, 210B 1 1/4 900 (90) M24 600 (60) M16 280 (28)
E-213, 213A 1 1/4 900 (90) M24 600 (60) M16 280 (28)
E-216, 216A 1 1/2 1,100 (110) M24 600 (60) M20 550 (55)
E-220 1 1/2 1,100 (110) M24 600 (60) M20 550 (55)
1 3/4 1,400 (140)
E-225 M24 600 (60) M20 550 (55)
1 1/2 1,100 (110)
E-240A 1 3/4 1,400 (140) - - M24 600 (60)
E-260A 1 3/4 1,400 (140) - - M24 600 (60)

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(3) Tubing components
• Hydraulic hoses
Hydraulic hose Hose fitting Width across flats Tightening
size torque
(in) (mm) Nm (kgf-m)
3/16 7/16 - 20 UN 16 20 (2)
1/4 PF 1/4 19 25 (2.5)
3/8 PF 3/8 22 50 (5)
1/2 3/4 - 16 UN 27 80 (8)
3/4 1 -1/16 - 12UN 36 180 (18)
1 1 - 5/16 - 12 UN 41 200 (20)
1 - 1/4 1 - 5/8 - 12 UN 50 250 (25)

• Bolts (for Pipe support)


Width across flats Tightening torque
Bolt size
(mm) MPa (kgf-m)
M10 17 65 (6.5)
M12 19 100 (10)

8. REPLACEMENT PARTS
The following parts are replacement parts. Replace them according to their condition of wear and damage.
(1) Chisel
(2) Holder bushing and Round bushing
(3) Retainer pin CP
(4) Bolts
(5) Seals
(6) Hydraulic hoses
(7) Cushion rubber
It is recommended to have spare Chisel. Retainer pin CP. Side bolt CP and Hydraulic hoses at all time.

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9. NOTICES ON HYDRAULIC HOSES

The hydraulic hoses are recommended to be changed within two years at longest. Be sure to make close check of
the hoses every day, especially, the arm end hoses and the inner bracket hoses.

(1) APPLICATION OF HOSES


• The hoses should be used within the following range of temperature.
Service temperature of the fluid - 40 °C ~ + 100 °C
Atmospheric temperature - 40 °C ~ + 70 °C
• Do not make any mending, repairing and alterations to the hoses.

(2) INSTALLATION OF HOSES


• Don't twist nor extend the hoses. It is dangerous that the twisted hoses should cause burst near the fittings
when the hoses are under pressure.
• Prevent the damage outside hose.
It is dangerous that the damage outside hose should cause early burst at the bent portion of the hose.
• Fasten properly following to the specified fastening torque.
If not, it can not be sealed well, and cause to oil leakage and breakage of the fittings.

(3) MAINTENANCE AND CHECK


• Be sure no damage nor exposure of reinforced layer.
• Be sure no oil leakage from fittings.

(4) STORE
• Keep the hoses in the clean and dry atmosphere, where there is no hazardous gas, away from the sun
shine, and within the range of temperature, - 10 °C ~ + 40 °C.

Tightening torque for Hydraulic hoses

Hydraulic Hoses Fitting Width across flat Tightening torque


(in) (mm) Nm (kgf-m)
3/16 7/16-20 UN 16 20 (2)
1/4 PF 1/4 19 25 (2.5)
3/8 PF 3/8 22 50 (5)
1/2 3/4-16 UN 27 80 (8)
3/4 1 - 1/16 - 12 UN 36 180 (18)
1 1 - 5/16 - 12 UN 41 200 (20)
1 - 1/4 1 - 5/8 - 12 UN 50 250 (25)

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10. CONTAMINATION CONTROL OF HYDRAULIC OIL

(1) A Hydraulic hammer is harder on oil than using a bucket, so the oil is apt to deteriorate and be contaminated
sooner. Neglect of contaminated oil can not only damage the Hydraulic hammer but also cause problems in
the excavator. This could result in damaged components. Due care should be taken to check for
contamination of the oil and to change it if it is found contaminated.

• When the hydraulic oil shows low viscosity and bubbles, this indicates that the oil is deteriorated. If the oil is
dark brown and gives off offensive odor, it is severely deteriorated. Change the oil immediately.
• When the oil is clouded, or the oil filter often becomes clogged, it indicates that the oil is contaminated.
Change the oil.
• To change the contaminated Hydraulic oil, drain the hydraulic system completely and clean components. Do
not mix a new oil with the old.

(2) Do not allow any foreign matter to mix with the oil. Take special care in preventing foreign material from
entering the hydraulic system through the hose or pipe connection when changing the hydraulic hammer
with the bucket.
For example: sand in the hydraulic system will cause fatal damage to the components.
The oil filter should be replaced as necessary.

(3) Low oil level will cause heat built up, resulting in deterioration of the oil. Also it may cause cavitation due to
mixing with air, leading to a damaged hydraulic hammer and carrier components. Keep a proper oil level at
all times.

(4) Do not use the hydraulic hammer at an operating temperature higher than 80 °C.
The proper operating oil temperature range is between 50 °C and 80 °C.
Since a contaminated cooler fins causes reduced efficiency of the cooler, keep the cooler fins clean at all
times.

(5) Water in the hydraulic oil will lead to damage of the hydraulic hammer.
When out of service, the hydraulic hammer should be stored indoors. Drain off water and foreign matter from
the hydraulic tank at specified intervals.

CHANGING OF THE FILTER ELEMENT AND HYDRAULIC OIL


Change the filter element and Hydraulic oil at the following intervals and according to the procedures described in
the operation manual of the excavator :

Filter element : every 100 hrs.


Hydraulic oil : every 600 hrs.

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11. RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC OIL AND GREASE

(1) Hydraulic oil


Use the hydraulic oil recommended by the excavator manufacturer.
(For assembling the hydraulic hammer, an oil equivalent in quality may be used.)
If the hammer is to be used in an extreme cold or not region, contact NPK for your dealer.

(2) Grease
Use the two kinds of grease given below according to your applications.
Assembling of hydraulic hammer
We recommend use of Petrolatum.
Greasing of Chisel
We recommend use of inorganic (bentonite base) high-temperature grease (NLGI No. 2).

Supplier Name of lubricant


Kyodo Oil Kyoseki Thermonix Grease EP-2
Cosmo Oil High-temperature Grease B2M
Nippon Oil Dablex 251, 252
Mobil Oil Mobil Temp 78
Shell Aeroshell # 17

12. STORING OF SEALS

When storing Packing, O-ring, and Back up ring, be sure to observe the following conditions.

(1) Use a closed container. As a simple method, store flat in sealed or tied closed polyethylene bags.
(2) Use a cool, dark place.
(3) Do not allow them to be exposed to direct sun light nor hang them on nails.
(4) In general, do not use Packing, O-ring, or Back up ring stored on a shelf for over on year.

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13. STORAGE OF HYDRAULIC HAMMER

For short term storage between jobs, place the hammer horizontal on wood blocks. Be sure the Chisel is liberally
greased and the hydraulic hoses are capped. Cover with a waterproof tarp.

If the NPK HYDRAULIC HAMMER is not to be used for a long period of time (months), it is recommended the gas
pressure be discharged. The Chisel should be removed, and the Piston pushed all the way in. Grease the exposed
end of the Piston. Be sure the hydraulic hoses are plugged. Cover with a waterproof tarp.

When the hydraulic Hammer Will Be Out of Service for Over One Week.
When the hydraulic hammer is to be out of service for over one week, additional measures will be needed.

① Relieve nitrogen gas completely ② Remove the Chisel ③ Push up the Piston with the plastic
according to the procedure described bar and a hammer.
in "4.Discharging the gas pressure" At this time, set the charging valve in
on page 8. a release state.

④ Apply hydraulic oil on the lower area of the piston.


⑤ Apply grease on the Chisel shank.

CAUTION:
• If the above measures are not taken, the Piston will rust, causing malfunction of the hydraulic
hammer.
• When using the hammer again, charge nitrogen gas according to the procedure described in "5.
GAS CHARGING THE HAMMER" on page 9.

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V. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

1. UNDERSTAND THE BASICS:

(1) The NPK HYDRAULIC HAMMER hydraulic operating pressure is determined by the nitrogen gas
pre-charge pressure in the hammer, not the relief valve setting of the career.
(2) The NPK HYDRAULIC HAMMER energy per blow is determined by the nitrogen gas pre-charge pressure,
not the pump volume. Energy is proportional to gas pressure.
(3) The NPK HYDRAULIC HAMMER frequency (blow per minute) is determined by oil flow to the hammer.
Frequency is proportional to oil volume.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CHECK REMEDY
Loss of impact power Low gas pressure Gas pressure Recharge gas
Gas pressure too high Gas pressure Reduce gas pressure
Stop valve partially closed Valve position Open valve
Relief valve set too low
[must be 3 ~ 3.5 MPa (30 ~ 35 Hydraulic pressure Adjust or replace
Loss of frequency 2
kgf/cm ) over hammer pressure]
(hammer slows down)
Hyd. temperature too high Reduce throttle, clean or
Oil temperature
(over 180 deg F. over 80 °C) add oil cooler
Hydraulic pump volume too low Oil flow Increase circuit flow
Oil level of carrier too low Oil level Add hydraulic oil
Defective pump or control valve Hydraulic pressure Repair or replace
Stop valve closed Hydraulic pressure Open valve
Pressure is on left
Hoses reversed Hydraulic pressure
Return is on right
Return line blocked Hydraulic pressure Eliminate obstruction
Erratic running or stops Oil level of carrier too low Oil level Add hydraulic oil
running
Gas pressure too high Gas pressure Reduce gas pressure
Zero gas pressure Gas pressure Check for leak and repair
Hammer main valve Disassemble and inspect
Main valve
malfunctioning valve components
Disassemble hammer
Piston not cycling Hydraulic hammer
and inspect piston

2. DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM


Technical problems are caused by either [1] the hydraulic hammer or [2] the hydraulic system (carrier hydraulics or
installation kit.). Checking the hydraulic pressure and flow, and the hammer gas pressure, will determine if the
problem is the hammer or the carrier. If the pressures and flow available to the hammer are correct, the problem is
in the hammer.

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3.RELATION OF GAS PRESSURE, HITTING POWER ANDFREQUENCY
Lack of Hitting Power
Gas pressure too low
No Hammering
Gas pressure too high
Low Blow Frequency

4.GAS LEAKAGE (if the gas pressure drops over 1 MPa (10 kgf/cm2) per day)

PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY


O-ring in Check valve Replace
(J) Leakage from top of Adapter
Damaged Check valve in Adapter Replace

(K) Leakage between Adapter O-ring in Adapter Replace


and head cap Lose Charge valve Locktite thread, tighten
(L) Leakage between Head cap Disassemble hammer and
O-ring in Head cap
and Cylinder Replace seals
Disassemble hammer and
(M) Leakage thru Drain plug Seal in Cylinder bushing (A)
replace seals

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5. OIL LEAKAGE

A small amount of oil leakage between the Chisel and Holder bushing at location (B) is considered normal.
If oil leak is significant, locate the point of origin. Oil running down the Chisel may be coming from a loose hose.
It is normal for a new seal to leak slightly until the seal seats with usage.

PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY


Disassemble hammer and
(A) Leakage thru drain hole Seal in Cylinder bushing(A)
replace seals
(B) Leakage between Chisel and Disassemble hammer and
Seal in Cylinder bushing (B)
Holder bushing replace seals
O-ring between valve case and
(C) Leakage between Cylinder Replace
Cylinder
and Valve case
Lose Bolts. Locktite thread, tighten

(D) Leakage between Valve case O-ring under Top plate Replace
and Top plate Loose Bolts Tighten

(E) Leakage between Valve case O-ring under bottom plate Replace
and Bottom plate Loose Bolts Tighten
(F) Leakage between Valve case
O-ring under Swivel flange Replace
and Swivel flange
(G) Leakage between hose fitting
Loose or damaged Hose fitting Tighten or replace
and Swivel adapter

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VI. REPLACEMENT OF SEALS
2
If the gas pressure drops more than 1 MPa (10 kgf/cm ) a day or excessive oil leakage is found, replace seals
with new ones.
Check also the seal mounting grooves and sliding areas for damage. Small nicks may be removed
with a suitable hone. When large or deep nicks are found, replace the part.

Cylinder bushing (A) and (B)

Swivel adapter, Swivel flange

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(1) Installing the Seals
Packing and Dust seal
① When installing a new Packing or Dust seal, immerse it in hydraulic oil prior to installation.
Install them referring to the illustration below.

[How to hold packing]

② When installing both a Back up ring and packing, the packing must go in first.
③ Installation should be performed quickly, taking care they are facing in the proper direction. Taking excess
time might deform the seal
④ Case should be exercised so as not to damage the lip when installing the seal. Installation of a damaged seal
will cause oil leaks.

O-ting and Backup ring


① After installing the O-ring, apply a thin coat of grease on it.
② Curl the Back up ring and apply a thin film of grease on it before installing.
After installing, hold the Back up ring so it will not slip out of the groove.

CAUTION: Take care when installing so that the O-ring or Back up ring is in the proper position and
that the Backing or Dust seal is facing in the correct direction.

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INSTALLATION FOR STEP SEAL

Step seal have to be transformed as the shape of the Heart when its installation.
However, if it is transformed with acute angle, sealing will be broken or un-restored shape. Because this bending
stress on the part of sealing exceeds the allowable elongation percentage.
The following is recommendable Step seal installation method.

① Soak the sealing into the hydraulic oil.

② Install the O-ring into the groove carefully without


twist.

③ Prepare the (round) pole which 1/4 size of the


Step seal's diameter. Transform the sealing by
the pressing with this pole and fingers.
See right drawing.

④ Install the sealing not to take a wrong direction


and put the deformed part back to the groove by
fingers not to damage on the lip of sealing.

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R

NIPPON PNEUMATIC MFG . CO., LTD.


11-5, 4-CHOME, KAMIJI, HIGASHINARI-KU, OSAKA, JAPAN
TEL: (06) 6973-9104 FAX: (06) 6974-5523
http://www.npk.co.jp
Copyright C 2001 Nippon Pneumatic Mfg. Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
2001.07

HYDRAULIC HAMMER
SERVICE MANUAL -II
FOR DISASSEMBLING AND REPAIRING

E-210A
E-210B
E-213
E-213A
E-216
E-216A
E-220
E-225
E-240A
E-260A

NIPPON PNEUMATIC MFG. CO., LTD.


Copyright C 2001 Nippon Pneumatic Mfg. Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
FOREWORD

This service manual has been written to give service personnel instructions necessary for disassembling and
reassembling the NPK hydraulic hammer securely.
Please read this Manual thoroughly along with the separately published Instruction Manual.
For any additional information or for help with any complicated problem encountered, please contact to NPK.
Whenever repair or replacement of component parts is required, only genuine NPK parts should be used.
Use of other than NPK parts may endanger proper operation and performance of the equipment.
NPK does not warrant repair or replacement parts, nor failures resulting from the use of parts which are not
supplied by NPK.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................................................1

II. JIGS FOR DISASSEMLY AND REASSEMBLY .....................................................................................2

Ill. DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING PRECAUTION ...................................................................3

IV. DISASSEMBLY OF THE BRACKET ......................................................................................................4

V. REASSEMBLY OF THE BRACKET .......................................................................................................5

VI. DISASSEMBLY OF THE HYDRAULIC HAMMER .................................................................................7

VII. CHECKING AND REPAIR AFTER DISASSEMBLY .............................................................................15

VIII. REPLACING THE SEALS ....................................................................................................................16

IX. REASSEMBLY OF THE HAMMER ......................................................................................................19

X. TIGHTENING THE BOLTS...................................................................................................................30

XI. GREASING THE SIDE BOLTS ............................................................................................................33


I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Service personnel must read thoroughly understand the NPK INSTRUCTION MANUAL and this SERVICE
MANUAL.

DANGER
2. Direct operators to keep clear of the HAMMER while in operation.
3. Direct operators not to operate the HAMMER without a suitable shield in place.
This protects the operator from flying debris.
4. TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH, do not disassemble the HAMMER until reading and understandings this
SERVICE MANUAL directions for discharging the hammer gas recharge.
5. Do not hardface or sharpen chisel with a cutting torch. Excessive heat from cutting or welding causes
embattlement, breakage, and flying pieces. Resharpen only with lathe or milling machine, using sufficient
cooling.
6. Fully extend chisel while charging the HAMMER with nitrogen. STAY CLEAR OF THE CHISEL POINT WHILE
CHARGING.
7. Use nitrogen gas only.
8. The HAMMER must not be operated unless the operator is in full control of the machine.
Operate the HAMMER from the operator's seat only.

WARNING
9. Important safety and operating decals are included with each HAMMER and INSTALLATION KIT.
Keep them clean and visible.
10. Match HAMMER size to machine according to NPK recommendation.
11. Use the proper lifting equipment and tools when handling or servicing the hammer or components.
12. Wear ear protection if conditions warrant.
13. Service personnel must take care handling pins and bushings when exchanging the bucket for the HAMMER.
The machine operator must move the arm or boom only when directed by service personnel.
14. If it is necessary to hammer the pins in or out, beware of flying metal chips.
Eye protection should be worn.
15. Eye protection should be worn when using grinder.
16. Do not make any alterations to the HAMMER without authorization from NPK engineering.
17. Use replacement parts sold by NPK only.

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ll. JIGS FOR DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

The following jigs are available from NPK.

JIG PART NUMBER

35004260

(1) 35004200
θ0 30 x 500

(2) 35004210
θ80 x 500

35004240
1000mm

35004270

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lll. DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING PRECAUTION

• For performing disassembly and re-assembly of the hydraulic hammer correctly, read through this Service
manual carefully before handle.

• Dust affects the hammer body very adversely. So perform disassembly and re-assembly of the hydraulic
hammer in clean environment without fail.

• It is recommended to use workbench for disassembly and re-assembly of the hydraulic hammer.
(See illustration)

• Make sure you have necessary tools and lubricants before attempting to disassemble the hydraulic hammer.

• This job should be performed in a place where a crane can be used.

(mm)

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IV. DISASSEMBLY OF THE BRACKET

1. Before disassembling
Place the Hydraulic hammer on wood blocks to allow removing Supporters, and make sure it is stable.
Make space between the ground surface and the Bracket for taking out the Supporters.

2. Removing the Supporters


①Remove the Hex bolts.
②Slide the Supporters in the directions indicated by arrows and remove them downward.

3. Removing the Cushion rubbers


①Remove the Hex bolts.
②Remove the Cushion rubbers.
Caution: Remove the Cushion robbers first but not the hose. Failure to do so may cause the Cushion
robbers to be contaminated with oil.

4. Removing the (inside) hydraulic hoses


①Remove the hydraulic hoses from the Hydraulic hammer.
②Plug the hydraulic hose end and cap the Swivel adapters to prevent the entrance of dust.

5. Removing the Bracket from the Hydraulic hammer


Hoisting the Bracket with a crane, remove the Bracket from the Hydraulic hammer.

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V. REASSEMBLY OF THE BRACKET

Reassemble the Bracket in the sequence opposite to disassembly.

1. Before re-assembly
Place the hydraulic hammer on the wood blocks and make sure it is stable. The wood blocks should be kept
apart far enough to allow the assembling to the Bracket.

2. Installing the Bracket on the hydraulic hammer


①Install the Spacer on the Bracket.
②Hoist the Bracket with a crone and slowly lower it until the back plate contacts the top of the hydraulic
hammer.

3. Installing the Supporters


①Install the Supporters on the Bracket.
②Secure the Supporters to the Bracket with Hex bolts, Hex nuts and Washers, tightening them to the
specified torque.
[Specified torque] : See page 32

NOTE: In the case where the Lock nut is used, use caution so as not to over-tighten the outside nut (Lock nut)
with a pipe, otherwise, the inner nut becomes hard to loosen.

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4. Installing the Cushion rubbers
①Align the Cushion rubbers with the hydraulic hammer Bracket groove.
②Install the Cushion robbers in the groove. Do not have the wrong direction.
③Secure the Bracket with Hex bolts, tightening them to the specified torque.
[Specified torque] : See page 32

CAUTION: Due care should be exercised so as


not to have the wrong direction when installing
the Cushion robbers.
See the illustration shown at the right.

5. Installing the hydraulic hoses


Install the hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic hammer joint, using caution so as not to allow kinks and paying
attention to the connections.
Tighten to the specified torque.

zTightening torque for Hydraulic hoses


Hydraulic hoses Fitting Width across flat Tightening torque
(in) (mm) Nm (kgf-m)
3/16 7/16-20 UN 16 20 (2)
1/4 PF 1/4 19 25 (2.5)
3/8 PF 3/8 22 50 (5)
1/2 3/4-16 UN 27 80 (8)
3/4 1- 1/16-12 UN 36 180(18)
1 1- 5/16-12 UN 41 200 (20)
1- 1/4 1- 5/8-12 UN 50 250 (25)

CAUTION: A kinky hose will shorten the service life of the hose.

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VI. DISASSEMBLY OF THE HYDRAULIC HAMMER

1. Before disassembling

(1) Place the Hydraulic hammer on the work bench.

CAUTION: Make sure the hammer is stable


on the work bench.

(2) Discharge the nitrogen gas completely.


See "SERVICE MANUAL-I" on page 8.

DANGER: Under any circumstances never


try to disassemble the Hydraulic hammer,
before discharging the nitrogen gas from it.

(3) Disassembling the Chisel

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2. DISASSEMBLING THE CYLINDER
(1) Removing the Lock ring.
The Lock ring has an indent for facilitating removal of
it.
So, turn the Lock ring to an easy-to-pull position.

① Insert a bar (screwdriver or welding rod) into the


Stopper and Top nut to prevent the Lock ting from
turning.

② Drive the Lock ring end with a hammer.

(2) Removing the Stopper.


If Stopper should adhere to Head cap so tightly that
it cannot be separated, turn Top nut to tightening
direction a little by impact wrench, which will facilitate
the removal.

(3) Removing the Top nuts. Loosen a pair of A and D or B and C first. Then, loosen the remaining pair uniformly
until the Disc spring tension is relieved.
CAUTION: Check the Cylinder to see if the nitrogen gas completely been released.

(4) Removing the Lock washers.

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(5) Remove the Head cap, the Spacer (E-240A,E-260A) and the Disc springs

① Pull out Head cap, using a blade-head screwdriver and single-ended spanner as lever, detach the Head
cap until the O-ring of the Head cap comes off the Cylinder. Care should be exercised so as not to apply
undue force. Then remove the Head cap.

② Remove the Disc springs.

CAUTION: Care should be taken so as not to


apply undue force when using the blade-head
screwdriver and single-ended spanner;
otherwise, the Cylinder may be damaged,
causing gas leaks. When the Head cap is
removed, the hydraulic oil will flow out of the
Cylinder. Therefore prepare oil pan in advance.

③ The Head cap of E-240A,E-260A is provided with a Spacer. Pull it out in the manner illustrated.

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(6) Removing the Side bolts and the Bottom
nuts.(E-240A,E-260A)
If Chisel holder is inclined owing to the gravity, Side
bolts would not turn smoothly. So, lift the Chisel
holder by crane or other similar means.

Turn Side bolts by applying spanner to the bolt head and


remove Bottom nuts.

If a Side bolt should fail to turn, apply load to the Side


bolt in bolt loosening direction, and tap Bottom nut by
hammer.

CAUTION: When removing the Bottom nuts, use


care to prevent them from falling on your foot.

(7) Pull out the Side bolts and remove the Chisel holder
① Rope the Chisel holder as illustrated above and then remove the Side bolts.

② Hoist the Chisel holder by a crane to remove it (8) Removing the Roller pins and Collars.
from the Cylinder.

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(9) Removing the Cylinder spacer.
Hoist the Cylinder spacer by the rope to remove it from the
Cylinder.
CAUTION: Put a waste cloth or the like between the
rope and the Cylinder spacer to prevent the rope from
slipping.

(10) Removing the Roller pin of the Cylinder end and Cylinder
bushing (B).

(11) Removing the Piston, the Cylinder bushing (A) and (B)
together.

① Apply a plastic bar on the front end of the Piston at the


Chisel holder side and drive the Cylinder bushing (A) with
a hammer.

CAUTION: The hydraulic oil comes out of the


Cylinder each time the Cylinder bushing (A) moves
outward.
Direct the port of the Swivel adapter downward.

② To prevent damage to the Cylinder, support the Cylinder


bushing (A) just before it comes off.

CAUTION: When using a cable to support the


bushing, put a waste cloth or the like between the
cable and the Bushing.

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③ When contacting area of the Cylinder and Cylinder
bushing (A) becomes small, the bushing is pinched and
thus gets hard to remove.
When this is the case, remove the Cylinder bushing (A),
tapping its circumference with a plastic hammer.

CAUTION: When the Cylinder bushing (A) comes off


the Cylinder, a lot of hydraulic oil flows out of it.
Catch it in an oil pan or the like.

④ Change the supporting position on the Cylinder bushing


(A) and remove the Cylinder bushing (A), the Cylinder
bushing (B) and Piston from the cylinder.

CAUTION: Since the bushing is obscure in the


position of the center of gravity,

⑤ Separate the Cylinder bushing (A) from Piston


by tapping the bushing with a plastic hammer.

(12)Removing the Cylinder bushing (B)


① Separate the Cylinder bushing (B) from Piston by tapping the bushing with a plastic hammer.

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3. DISASSEMBLY OF MAIN VALVE
(1) Removing the Bottom plate.
① Remove the Cap screws from the Bottom plate
with an Allen wrench.

② Remove the Bottom plate


CAUTION: Do not force the Bottom plate when removing it, otherwise, the Valve case will be
damaged, causing oil leaks.

(2) Removing the Top plate and Plunger bushing


① Remove Cap screws from the Top plate with an
Allen wrench.

② Apply a plastic bar on the Main valve end


at the Bottom plate side and drive the Top
plate, the Plunger bushing and the Main
valve out of the case with a hammer.

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(3) Removing the Main valve Remove the Main
valve from the Valve case.

(4) Removing the Plungers Pull out Plungers from the


Plunger bushing.

(5) Removing the Swivel adapters


① Remove the Snap ring with shaft snap ring pliers,
push the Swivel adapters in the direction indicated
by arrow, and remove the Stopper ring, two Seal
rings and Swivel adapters.

② Remove the Cap screws from the Swivel flange


and remove the Swivel flanges.

(6) Removing the Valve case


It is rarely necessary to disassemble the Cylinder and the Valve case.
If disassembly of them is needed for any reason, however, proceed as follows:
Lay down the Cylinder on the ground as shown and attach a 1.5 m-long extension pipe to the Allen wrench
and with it loosen each bolt at a stroke.
(All bolts are spread with screw locking adhesive, so they cannot be loosened easily.)

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VII. CHECKING AND REPAIR AFTER DISASSEMBLY

As a rule, disassembly of the hydraulic hammer is needed when any trouble occurs in the machine.
Locate the cause of the trouble, and repair or replace a defective component as required.

1. Sealing materials
If any sealing material is found deformed, worn or damaged as shown below, should be replaced with the new
one.

(1) Deformed, worn, distorted, (2) Worn or deformed Back up ring (2) Worn or deteriorated
damaged or deteriorated IDI-packing or DSI-dust seal
O-ring

2. Sliding area
(1) Piston
Check the sliding area for damage and the striking area for damage or deformation.
Repair or replace if necessary.
(2) Cylinder bushing (A) and (B)
Check the inner surface for damage and repair or replace if necessary.
(3) Main valve
Check the sliding area for damage, deformation, or wear and repair or replace if necessary.
(4) Valve case
Check the inner surface for damage or wear and repair or replace if necessary.
(5) Swivel adapter
Check the sliding area for damage or wear and repair or replace if necessary.

3. Chisel shank
See "Clearance between the Chisel and the Bushing" on page 22 of the Instruction manual.

4. Others
(1) Check for damage, breakage, deformation, wear and rust and repair or replace if necessary.
(2) Check for foreign matter and remove if any.

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VIII. REPLACING THE SEALS

If the gas pressure drops more than 1 MPa (10 kgf/cm 2) a day or too much oil leak is found, replace the seals
with new ones.

Check also the seals mounting grooves and sliding areas for damage.
① Small nicks may be removed with suitable hone.
② When large or deep nicks are found, replace the part.

CAUTION: Oil leaks may be found for a while after new oil seals is installed, the oil leak will stop
when the seal gets to fit well with using.

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1. Installing the Packing and Dust seal
(1) When installing a new Packing or Dust seal, immerse it in hydraulic oil prior to installation.
(2) For the way of holding the Packing, refer to the illustrations below.

[How to hold the packing]


(3) Installation should be performed in a short time, taking care not to have the wrong direction.
Taking much time might let the Packing will cause oil leaks.
(4) Care should be exercised so as not to damage the lip when installing the Packing.
Installation of damaged packing will cause oil leaks.

2. Installing the O-ring and Back up ring


(1) After installing the O-ring, apply a thin coat of petrolatum on it.
(2) Curl the Back up ring and apply a thin film of petrolatum on it before installing.
(3) After installing, hold the Back up ring so as not to let it come out of the groove.

CAUTION: Take care so as not to have the wrong position when installing the O-ring or Back up
ring and the wrong direction when installing the Packing or Dust seal.

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3. Installing the Step seal

Step Seal have to be transformed as the shape of the Heart when its installation.
However, if it is transformed with acute angle, sealing will be broken or un-restored shape.
Because this bending stress on the part of sealing exceeds the allowable elongation percentage.
The following is recommendable Step seal installation method.

(1) Soak the sealing into the hydraulic oil.

(2) Install the O-ring into the groove carefully without


twist.

(3) Prepare the (round) pole which 1/4 size of the Step
seal's diameter. Transform the sealing by the
pressing with this pole and fingers.
See right drawing.

(4) Install the sealing not to take a wrong direction and


put the deformed part back to the groove by fingers
not to damage on the lip of sealing.

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IX. REASSEMBLY OF THE HAMMER

Reassemble the hydraulic hammer in the reverse order of disassembling.

1. Before reassembling
Before reassembling, clean all parts carefully. Since the hydraulic hammer is a precision machine, dust or dirt
adversely affects the performance.

2. Reassembling the Cylinder


(1) Placing the Cylinder body on the workbench.
(2) Check for fit of the Cylinder bushings (A), (B)

Check to see if the Cylinder bushings (A), (B) fit


snugly in the Cylinder with the outside seal
removed.
(3) Installing the Cylinder bushing (B)
① Apply hydraulic oil on the seals and install them on
the Cylinder bushing (B).
(See "VIII REPLACING THE SEALS" on page
16-18.)
② Apply hydraulic oil on the inner surface of the
Cylinder evenly.
③ Put the Cylinder bushing (B) into the Cylinder at
the Head cap side with the IN and OUT holes
facing upward.
Insert the bushing by using a crane or the like until
the seals reach the Cylinder's inlet, raise it
carefully by hand so that it should not be caught,
and then tap it with a plastic hammer.

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(4) Installing the Piston
① Apply hydraulic oil on the inner surface of the Cylinder
bushing (B).
② Insert the Piston into the Cylinder bushing (B), moving the
tail up and down.
CAUTION: Care should be exercised so as not to
damage the Cylinder bushing (B), the Cylinder and
the Piston when moving the Piston up and down.

(5) Installing the Roller pins


Apply a small amount of petrolatum on the two Roller pins
and install them in the Cylinder bushing (B).
(Petrolatum is used for holding the pins in place.)

(6) Installing the Cylinder bushing (A)


① Apply hydraulic oil on the seals and install them on the
Cylinder bushing (A).
(See "8 REPLACING THE SEALS" on page 18.)
② Apply hydraulic oil on the inner surface of the Cylinder
evenly.
③ Align the Roller pin hole with the Roller pin on the Cylinder
bushing (B) and insert the Cylinder bushing (A).
④ Raising the Cylinder bushing (A) by hand, drive it into the
Cylinder with a plastic hammer carefully.

⑤ Turning the Cylinder bushing (A) with a turning spanner so


that the Roller pin hole is aligned with the Roller pin, install
it in place with a plastic bar and hammer.

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⑥ Make sure the Cylinder bushing (A) is securely
installed.

Specified size from the Cylinder end to the Cylinder bushing (A) and Cylinder bushing (B)

(mm)
MODEL L1 L2
E-210A, 210B 41 43
E-213, 213A 41 45
E-216, 216A 41 48
E-220 41 42
E-225 41 45
E-240A 56 55
E-260A 64 60

If the Roller pin holes in the Cylinder bushing (A) are aligned with the Roller pins on the Cylinder bushing (B), the
end of the Cylinder bushing (A) is located size L1 inward from the Cylinder end.
If the distance from the Cylinder end to the Cylinder bushing (A) end is smaller than that, it.
Indicates that the Roller pin holes are not correctly aligned with the Roller pins or any of the Roller pins is
detached and caught between the Cylinder bushing (A) and (B).

When checking size L 1, check the distance from the Cylinder end to the Cylinder bushing (B) end [size L2] as
well.

(7) Installing the Cylinder spacer


① Install the Roller pins to the Cylinder end and Cylinder bushing (B).

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② Apply a thin coat of petrolatum on the larger O-ring and
mount it in the Cylinder.

③ Mount the smaller O-ring on the Cylinder spacer.


The side that is to come in contact with the Cylinder.

④ Install the Cylinder spacer, aligning the Roller pins on the


Cylinder bushing (B) with the Roller pin hole in the Spacer
and the exhaust hole in the Cylinder with that in the spacer.

⑤ Make sure the Cylinder spacer is in close contact with the


Cylinder end.

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⑥ Install the Roller pin and Collar.

(8) Installing the Chisel holder and side bolts.


[E-210A, 210B, E-213, 213A, E-216,,216A E-220,
E-225]
① Check the Helical coil in the Chisel holder.
② Apply molybdenum disulfide on the helical coil and
the threaded area of the Side bolt.
③ Hoist the Chisel holder by a crane and install it on
the Cylinder with the Rubber plug facing upward
as shown.
④ Insert the side bolts into the Cylinder at the Head
cap side to hold the Chisel holder.
⑤ Turn the Side bolts head clockwise with a spanner
until its end contacts the bottom of the Chisel
holder.
Then loosen each Side blots by 90 degrees.

[E-240A, E-260A]
① Hoist the Chisel holder by a crane and install it
on the Cylinder with the Rubber plug facing
upward as shown.
② Apply molybdenum disulfide the threaded area
of the Side bolt.
③ Insert the side bolts into the Cylinder at the
Head cap side to hold the Chisel holder.
④ Apply molybdenum disulfide the threaded area
of the Bottom nuts.
⑤ Holding the Bottom nut by hand, turn the Side
bolts head clockwise with a spanner until its
end contacts the bottom of the Bottom nut.
Then loosen each Side blots by 90 degrees.

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(9) Installing the Disc springs.
Apply a thin coat of petrolatum on the Disc springs
and install the Disc springs in that order on the
Cylinder bushing (A).

(10) Installing the Spacer [E-240A, E-260A]


Install the Spacer in the Cylinder.
When installing the spacer, be sure to hold the Disc
spring by hand, otherwise the Disc spring would fall
down forward.

(11) Installing the Head cap and the Lock washers


① Pour specified hydraulic oil into the Cylinder
bushing (A).
<Hydraulic oil capacity>
Model Capacity (cc)
E-210A, 210B 300
E-213, 213A 400
E-216, 216A 400
E-220 500
E-225 700
E-240A 900
E-260A 1300

② Mount the O-ring on the boss of the Head cap.


Apply petrolatum on the surface of the O-ring
before mounting it on the Head cap.
Then install the Head cap into the Cylinder.

CAUTION: Do not tap the Head cap with a


plastic hammer or the like, otherwise the
Disc springs (and spacer) may fall down.
Thrust the Head cap slowly by hand.

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③ Set the Lock washers.
When setting a Lock washer, put the Lock
washer on the Side bolt so that the four sides
of the square hole in the Washer are aligned
with the four sides of the bolt head.
Then adjust them so that the concave of the
washer faces the circular protrusion of the
Head cap.

④ After a Lock washer has been set on a Side


bolt in the manner shown in step ③, set a Lock
washer on the Side bolt that is diagonally
opposite to the above Side bolt.
Apply molybdenum disulfide on the Lock
washer ends and Side bolt threaded areas.

(12) Installing the top nuts


① Set two Top nuts on the Lock washers and
tighten them up evenly by hand.
If the Top nut locks abruptly when tightened, it
indicates that the four Side bolts of the square
hole in the Lock washer are not aligned with
the four sides of the Side bolt head.
Readjust the Lock washer and the Side bolt
according to step ③, under (11).
② Set the Lock washers and Top nuts on other
Side bolts as well.
③ If a clearance of about 5 to 7 mm is formed
between the Cylinder and the Head cap when
the Top nuts are tightened fully by hand, the
setting may be regarded as normal.
In case of E-240A and E-260A, This clearance
is about 8 to 10 mm.
The clearance larger than the mentioned
dimension suggests that the Disc springs (and
Spacer) incline.

See page 31,32.

(13) Tighten to the Top nuts and set the Stopper and the Lock ring.
① Tighten four Top nuts uniformly until the Cylinder and Head cap come to close contact.
② If torque wrench is not available for use, put chalk mark to Head cap and Top nuts.
Turn the Top nut by an angle of 120° from the mark.
Refer to Item "Proper Torque" given before.
Perform tightening with small force at the initial stage. Tighten the respective nuts alternately little by little
in the order along the diagonal lines.
Tighten the nuts in turn little by little to the specified torque uniformly.
③ Assemble the Stopper into the Top nut, and tighten the Nuts again so that the Stopper is fitted in the Head
cap.
④ Strike in the Lock ring with hammer.

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3. Assembly of the Main valve
(1) Installing the O-ring
① Installing the O-ring and the Back up ring on the
Cylinder.

② Installing the O-ring and the Back up ring on the


Valve case.

③ Apply a thin coat of petrolatum on the O-rings and


the Back up rings.

(2) Installing the Valve case


① Install the Valve case on the Cylinder.
② Degrease the Hex socket head bolts and tapped
holes in the Cylinder completely.
③ Apply adhesive on the Hex socket bolts and
tighten them to the specified tightening torque
evenly.
For the specified tightening torque, see page 32.

(3) Installing the Bottom plate


① Apply a thin coat of petrolatum on the seals and
install them on the Bottom plate.
(Curl the Back up ring to form a small circle after
applying petrolatum thinly.)

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② Insert the Bottom plate into the Valve case
carefully by tapping it with a plastic hammer.

③ Tighten the Hex socket head bolts evenly to the


specified torque.
For the specified tightening torque, see page 32.

(4) Installing the Main valve


Apply hydraulic oil on the surface of the Main valve.
Then insert main valve from the top side.
Make sure that the main valve moves smoothly.

(5) Installing the Plunger bushing, the Plunger and the


Top plate
① Apply a thin coat of petrolatum on the seals and
install them on the Plunger bushing.
(Curl the Back up ring to form a small circle after
applying petrolatum thinly.)

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② Insert the Plunger bushing in the Valve case with
the Plunger operation pilot hole upward.

③ Apply hydraulic oil on the surface of the Plungers.


Then insert the Plungers in the Plunger bushing.

④ Install the Top plate on the Plunger bushing with a


plastic hammer carefully.

⑤ Tighten the Hex socket head bolts to the specified


tightening torque evenly.
For the specified tightening torque, see page 32.

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(6) Installing the Swivel adapters
① Apply petrolatum on the O-ring and the Back up
ring, set them on the Swivel flange.
And install the Swivel flange on the Valve case.
② Tighten the Hex socket head bolts to the specified
tightening torque evenly.
For the specified tightening torque, see page 32.

③ Apply petrolatum on the O-ring and the Back up


ring, set them in the Swivel adapter.
And install the Seal rings, the Swivel adapter and
the Stopper ring on the Swivel flange.

CAUTION: The Swivel adapter has different


sizes in the front and rear.
The larger end should be in front when
installing

④ Using the shaft snap ring pliers install the Snap


ring on the Swivel flange.

4. Re-assembly of Chisel

5. Charging of nitrogen gas and inspection of gas leaks


(1) Charging nitrogen gas
Charge nitrogen gas to the specified gas pressure, referring to [SERVICE MANUAL- I "Nitrogen gas
charging procedure" on page 9.]

(2) Checking for gas leaks


Check for gas leaks referring to [SERVICE MANUAL- I "Gas leak inspection" on page 13.]

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X. TIGHTENING THE BOLTS

1. Side Bolts
Below are the procedures for replacing the side bolts.

Replacing Procedures
① Install the Side bolt. (With opposite flat faces rearward)
② Apply molybdenum disulfide on the ends and threaded area. Put it on the specified area and turn the bolt
clockwise to a stop with a spanner.
③ After making sure the end face of the bolt get into contact with the face of the Chisel holder or Bottom nut,
be sure to loosen the bolt by turning it 90 degrees.
④ Put the Lock washer in position, then by turning the bolt, put the Lock washer in secure engagement with
the bolt and the Head cap.
⑤ Install the Lock washer and apply molybdenum disulfide on the Lock washer ends and bolt's threaded
area.
⑥ Install two Top nuts diagonally and tighten uniformly by hand unit it won't turn any further. Then install the
remaining two bolts and tighten by the same way.
⑦ Using the striking spanner, tighten until the Head cap, Cylinder, Cylinder spacer and Chisel holder are
held together securely.

(Precaution on tightening the bolts)

Tighten the 4 bolts uniformly until the head cap • Tighten the bolts lightly at first diagonally.
bottoms out on the cylinder. • Tighten all bolts evenly in diagonal order to the
specified torque.

⑧ After making sure the Head cap, Cylinder, Cylinder spacer and Chisel holder are held together, put a
match mark on the Head cap and nut with chalk.
⑨ Turn the 4 bolts by the "first" angle evenly.
⑩ Turn the 4 bolts by the "second" angle evenly. This procedure will give the 4 bolts proper mounting torque.
⑪ Inject grease into the holes of the Side bolts in the Cylinder.

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[Turn-of-nut tightening method]

E-210A, 210B

E-213, 213A, E-216, 216A, E-220, E-225

[TURN- OF- NUT-ANGLE]

Model First turn Second turn Total


(° ) (° ) (° )
E-210A, 210B 90 60 150
E-213, 213A 90 90 180
E-216, 216A 90 90 180
E-220 90 90 180
E-225 90 120 210
E-240A 90 180 270
E-260A 90 210 300

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[Specified tightening torque]

Model Bolt size Width across flats Tightening torque


mm Nm (kgf-m)
E-210A, 210B 1- 1/2 UNJ 65 2,000 (200)
E-213, 213A 1- 5/8 UNJ 70 2,300 (230)
E-216, 216A 1- 3/4 UNJ 77 3,000 (300)
E-220 1- 7/8 UNJ 77 3,500 (350)
E-225 2 UNJ 85 4,250 (425)
E-240A 2- 3/8 UNJ 90 7,300 (730)
E-260A 2- 3/4 UNJ 110 10,000 (1,000)

NOTE: The bolt tightening torque is expressed by torque. For instance, when turning one end of a spanner
measuring lm long by a force of 12kg, a torque of lm x 12kg = 12kg-m Is produced at the other end. To
produce the same 12kg-m torque with a spanner measuring 25cm long, a force of 12/0.25 = 48kg is
needed based on the formula
0.25m x ( )kg = 12kg.

2. Hydraulic Hammer and Bracket


Bolts requiring a large torque should be tightened with an accessory extension pipe.

Specified tightening torque


Valve case Top plate Swivel flange
Bottom plate
Model
Bolt Torque Bolt Torque Bolt Torque
size Nm (kgf-m) size Nm (kgf-m) size Nm (kgf-m)
E-210A, 210B M24 950(95) M22 750(75) M12 130(13)
E-213, 213A M24 950(95) M22 750(75) M12 130(13)
E-216, 216A M24 950(95) M22 750(75) M12 130(13)
E-220 M27 1,400(140) M24 950(95) M14 200(20)
E-225 M27 1,400(140) M24 950(95) M14 200(20)
E-240A M27 1,400(140) M27 1,400(140) M14 200(20)
E-260A M27 1,400(140) M27 1,400(140) M16 350(35)

Front bolt Supporter Cushion rubber


Model Bolt Torque Bolt Torque Bolt Torque
size Nm (kgf-m) size Nm (kgf-m) size Nm (kgf-m)
E-210A, 210B 1– 1/4 900(90) M24 600(60) M16 280(28)
E-213, 213A 1– 1/4 900(90) M24 600(60) M16 280(28)
E-216, 216A 1– 1/2 1,100(110) M24 600(60) M20 550(55)
E-220 1– 1/2 1,100(110) M24 600(60) M20 550(55)
E-225 1- 3/4 1,400(140) M24 600(60) M20 550(55)
1- 1/2 1,100(110)
E-240A 1– 3/4 1,400(140) - - M24 600(60)
E-260A 1– 3/4 1,400(140) - - M24 600(60

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XI. GREASING THE SIDE BOLTS

① Remove the Plugs from the four holes indicated by the arrows.
The holes are provided on both sides of the Cylinder.

② Inject grease into the Cylinder through a hole as shown below.


Continue to inject grease until injected grease comes out of the above holes.

③ Replace the Plugs.

[E-210A~E-225]

[E-240A~E-260A]

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Copyright C 2001 Nippon Pneumatic Mfg. Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
2001.07

HYDRAULIC HAMMER
SERVICE MANUAL -III
FOR REPAIRING

E-210A
E-210B
E-213
E-213A
E-216
E-216A
E-220
E-225
E-240A
E-260A

NIPPON PNEUMATIC MFG. CO., LTD.


Copyright C 2001 Nippon Pneumatic Mfg. Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
FOREWORD

This service manual has been written to give service personnel instructions necessary for servicing and
maintaining the NPK hydraulic hammer.

For any additional information or for help with any complicated problem encountered, please contact to NPK.
Whenever repair or replacement of component parts is required, only genuine NPK parts should be used.
Use of other than NPK parts may endanger proper operation and performance of the equipment.
NPK does not warrant repair or replacement parts, nor failures resulting from the use of parts which are not
supplied by NPK.

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CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 3


2. REPAIRING TOOLS .......................................................................................................................... 4
3. CYLINDER .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3-1. Repair of scratched or scored inner surface of the Cylinder ..................................................... 6
3-2. Repair of edge face buckling at Cylinder spacer side ............................................................. 12
4. CHISEL HOLDER ............................................................................................................................ 13
4-1. Usable limit of the Round bushing ............................................................................................ 13
4-2. Round bushing extraction method .......................................................................................... 14
4-3. Round bushing insertion method ............................................................................................ 14
4-4. Usable limit of Chisel holder end and Holder bushing .............................................................. 15
4-5. Holder bushing extraction method .......................................................................................... 16
4-6. Holder bushing insertion method ............................................................................................ 17
4-7. Repair of inner diameter ........................................................................................................... 18
4-8. Repair by welding of Chisel holder ........................................................................................... 20
5. CYLINDER BUSHING (A) ................................................................................................................. 21
5-1. Scratch or score which requires replacement ........................................................................... 21
5-2. Repair of Cylinder bushing (A) ................................................................................................ 21
6. CYLINDER BUSHING (B) ................................................................................................................. 24
6-1. Scratch or score which requires replacement ......................................................................... 24
6-2. Usable limit of the Cylinder bushing (B) inner diameter ......................................................... 24
6-3. Erosion due to cavitation. .......................................................................................................... 25
6-4. Repair of Cylinder bushing (B) ................................................................................................ 26
7. PISTON .............................................................................................................................................. 28
7-1. Usable limit of Piston diameter ................................................................................................. 28
7-2. Repair of Piston's periphery ...................................................................................................... 29
7-3. Repair and usable limit of Piston end in Chisel contact area .................................................. 29
7-4. Repair of Piston at Round bushing contact surface ................................................................ 31
7-5. Repair of eroded area ............................................................................................................. 31
8. SWIVEL FLANGE .............................................................................................................................. 32
8-1. Check for scratch or score on the Swivel flange ..................................................................... 32
8-2. Check the hatched area of the Swivel adapter ....................................................................... 32
8-3. In carrying out disassembly and re-assembly ......................................................................... 33
9. SIDE BOLT ...................................................................................................................................... 34
9-1. Breakage of Side bolt .............................................................................................................. 34
9-2. Trouble shooting of Chisel holder and Side bolt ..................................................................... 35
9-3. Elongation of Side bolt ............................................................................................................ 38
10. RETAINER PIN ................................................................................................................................ 39
10-1. Repair of Retainer pin in Chisel contact area ......................................................................... 39
10-2. Removal .................................................................................................................................. 39
10-3. Reinstallation ........................................................................................................................... 40
11. CHISEL ............................................................................................................................................ 41
12. SPACER .......................................................................................................................................... 43

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

(1) Service personnel must read thoroughly understand the NPK INSTRUCTION MANUAL and this SERVICE
MANUAL.

DANGER
(2) Direct operators to keep clear of the HAMMER while in operation.
(3) Direct operators not to operate the HAMMER without a suitable shield in place.
This protects the operator from flying debris.
(4) TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH, do not disassemble the HAMMER until reading and understandings this
SERVICE MANUAL directions for discharging the hammer gas recharge.
(5) Do not hard face or sharpen chisel with a cutting torch. Excessive heat from cutting or welding causes
embattlement, breakage, and flying pieces. Sharpen only with lathe or milling machine, using sufficient
cooling.
(6) Fully extend chisel while charging the HAMMER with nitrogen. STAY CLEAR OF THE CHISEL POINT
WHILE CHARGING.
(7) Use nitrogen gas only.
(8) The HAMMER must not be operated unless the operator is in full control of the machine.
Operate the HAMMER from the operators seat only.

WARNING
(9) Important safety and operating decals are included with each HAMMER and INSTALLATION KIT.
Keep them clean and visible.
(10) Match HAMMER size to machine according to NPK recommendation.
(11) Use the proper lifting equipment and tools when handling or servicing the hammer or components.
(12) Wear ear protection if conditions warrant.
(13) Service personnel must take care handling pins and bushings when exchanging the bucket for the HAMMER.
The machine operator must move the arm or boom only when directed by service personnel.
(14) If it is necessary to hammer the pins in or out, beware of flying metal chips.
Eye protection should be worn.
(15) Eye protection should be worn when using grinder.
(16) Do not make any alterations to the HAMMER without authorization from NPK engineering.
(17) Use replacement parts sold by NPK only.

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2. NECESSARY REPAIRING TOOLS

(1) Tool accessories for NPK hammer

(2) Air or electric handheld grinder (NPK brand air grinder is most suitable)

(3) Buffing wheel (4) Oil stone (5) Emery cloth #200

(6) Turning spanner (7) Plastic bar

(8) Pipe wrench

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(9) Nitrogen gas charging kit

① Hose ② Plug ③ Charging valve ④ Tool box

(10) Regulator

(11) Nitrogen gas cylinder

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3. CYLINDER

3-1. Repair of scratched or scored inner surface of the Cylinder


Carefully buff any scratch or score, axial or radial on the inner surface of the Cylinder.
Failure to do so will cause oil or gas leak.

(1) Scratch or score in radial direction


As shown in Fig.3-1, buff the Cylinder bushing's
O-ring contact area until there is no scratch or
score.

Fig.3-1

¿ The O-ring contact area in the Cylinder inner surface can be visually identified because of its color
change.
¿ In repairing the Cylinder with the Valve case intact, plug the three holes connecting the Cylinder and the
Valve case with waste cloth to prevent metallic powder or dust from entering into the Main valve.

<Repair example>

Before repair After repair

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(2) Scratch or score in axial direction

¿ If there is any scratch or score on the O-ring contact area, polish so that no dent is observed in the
Cylinder inner surface and that the O-ring contacts closely with the mating area.
Failure to do so will cause oil or gas leak.

Fig.3-2

< Shallow scratch or score >

Fig.3-3

NOTE: Repair by welding the score part, then buff the surface for finishing, if the score depth is deeper than 0.2
∼ 0.3 mm.

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<Repair example>

Before repair After repair

Before repair After repair

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(3) Deep, wide scratch or score
When deep, wide scratch or score is found, buff the cylinder inner surface so that the whole surface is free
from any dent or projection.

After repair

Before repair

After repair

Fig.3-4

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<Repair example>

Before repair After repair

Before repair After repair

(4) Places of possible erosion on Cylinder inner surface

Fig.3-5

¿ The places marked with { are not apt to develop erosion.


If erosion is found, repair using the same procedure for removing the scratch or score on the Cylinder
inner surface.

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(5) Repair of the entrance of the Cylinder hole
To prevent any damage of O-ring when reassembling the hammer, score or hardened matters in the
entrance of the Cylinder hole should be taken off by Oil stone or buffing.

Fig.3-6

< Repair example >

Before repair After repair

a) Hardened matters of O-ring, grease and dust are often found in the Cylinder's internal surface.
Take them out by Oil stone or Emery cloth.

b) After completing the above steps, wash the internal surface of the Cylinder completely.
No iron dust, or buffing residue may remain.

CAUTION: Insufficient washer may cause oil/gas leakage.

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3-2. Repair of edge face buckling at the Cylinder spacer side.
When the hydraulic hammer is used for a long period of
time, the Cylinder edge face may be buckled at the
Cylinder spacer contact area.
In the case of a shallow buckling, finish the edge face
with a grinder so that the surface is free from roughness.
If the depth of buckling exceeds 2 mm, machine the
edge face so that the surface is smooth.

It is necessary to adjust the impact ring size by machining


after the overall length of the Cylinder is changed due to Fig.3-7
machining to the Cylinder end face.

[ Standard overall length of cylinder- A ] − [ Overall length of cylinder after machining ] = L

According to the above equation, machine the Cylinder spacer end face, O-ring groove, and Roller pin hole,
referring to Fig.3-8 and Table.3-a.
The O-ring groove and Roller pin hole should also be machined by L.

Fig.3-8

CYLINDER Cylinder spacer


MODEL
A a b C d e
+0.5 0 0 +0.2
E-210A, 210B 890 154 43 5 139 ± 0.1 2-9 drilling depth 15
0 -0.2 -0.1 0
+0.5 0 0 +0.2
E-213, 213A 1000 164 45 5 146 ± 0.2 2-9 drilling depth 15
0 -0.2 -0.1 0
+0.5 0 0 +0.2
E-216, 216A 1050 179 48 5 160 ± 0.2 2-11 drilling depth 15
0 -0.2 -0.1 0
+0.5 0 0 +0.2
E-220 1090 199 42 5 178 ± 0.2 2-13 drilling depth 15
0 -0.2 -0.1 0
+0.5 0 0 +0.2
E-225 1130 219 45 5 200 ± 0.2 2-13 drilling depth 15
0 -0.2 -0.1 0
+0.5 0 0 +0.2
E-240A 1140 239 55 5 213 ± 0.2 2-17 drilling depth 19
0 -0.2 -0.1 0
+0.5 0 0 +0.2
E-260A 1360 259 60 5 230 ± 0.2 2-17 drilling depth 19
0 -0.2 -0.1 0
Table.3-a

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4.CHISEL HOLDER

4-1. Usable limit of the Round bushing


If the Round bushing is worn by friction with the Chisel, then exchange the Round bushing when A becomes
over B dimension in Table.4-a.
(1) Check whether the points ★ are convex. If there is convex part on the points, cut it off by grinder or lathe
in accordance with Fig.4-1.
(2) Measure the dimension A in Fig. 4-1, if A is smaller than its normal size, enlarge it by grinder or lathe.
(Normal size : see Table.4-a)
(3) When the hydraulic hammer is used for a long period of time, the hatched area in Fig.4-1 may be worn due
to friction against the Chisel.
When the dimension A is worn beyond the value in Table.4-a, replace the part.

Fig. 4-1

《USABLE LIMIT》

NORMAL USABLE NORMAL USABL NORMAL USABL


MODEL SIZE LIMIT SIZE E LIMIT SIZE E LIMIT
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) F (mm) G (mm)
+0.1 +0.1
E-210A, 210B 96 112 96 104 126.4 136
0 0
+0.1 +0.1
E-213, 213A 104 120 127 135 136.4 146
0 0
+0.1 +0.1
E-216, 216A 112 132 139 147 146.4 156
0 0
+0.1 +0.1
E-220 122 146 155 163 156.4 168
0 0
+0.1 +0.1
E-225 130 156 166 174 165.5 177
0 0
+0.1 +0.4
E-240A 142 170 142 152 184.2 198
0 0
+0.1 +0.4
E-260A 158 186 173 185 204.2 218
0 0
Table.4-a

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4-2. Round bushing extraction method
(1) Hydraulic press extraction
① Weld iron plate to the Round bushing in accordance with Fig.4-2.
② Press the iron plate down by hydraulic press (50 tons).

Fig.4-2

4-3. Round bushing insertion method


(1) Hydraulic press insertion
First make the jig for inserting the Round bushing and press it down by hydraulic press. Then apply
anti-seizing agent (NIPPON MOLYBDENOM YK Grease #2 or equivalent.)

Fig.4-3

(2) Hammering insertion


First stand the Chisel holder up and apply the jig to the Round
bushing and hammer it down.
Then apply anti-seizing agent to the surface.

NOTE: Pay attention to direction of the Round bushing when


inserting.
Notched part of the Round bushing should be in front as
illustrated in Fig.4-4.

Fig.4-4

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4-4. Usable limit of Chisel holder end and Holder bushing
Repair the Chisel holder when A dimension of the Chisel holder becomes over B dimensions.

Fig.4-5

When the dimension B in Fig.4-5 is worn to the wear limit specified in Tabte.4-b, repair the part.

NORMAL SIZE USABLE LIMIT


MODEL
A (mm) B (mm)
+0.4
E-210A, 210B 126.2 136
0
+0.4
E-213, 213A 136.2 146
0
+0.4
E-216, 216A 146.2 161
0
+0.4
E-220 156.2 171
0
+0.4
E-225 165.2 180
0
+0.4
E-240A 184.2 200
0
+0.4
E-260A 204.2 220
0
Table.4-b

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4-5. Holder bushing extraction method
(1) Gas cutting extraction method
① The Holder bushing is provided with gas cutting groove at three points in external surface and thickness
of the groove part on the Holder bushing is thin show n in Fig.4-6, then cut it down by gas at notched part
and this work must be done without damage to Chisel holder internal surface.

Fig.4-6

② Remove the Rubber plug.

③ Remove Stopper pin from the Chisel holder.

④ Finish the Chisel holder internal surface with grinder after cutting the Holder bushing.

⑤ Grind burr off at A and B parts of fig.4-9, if necessary.

∗ Removal of the Stopper pin Fig.4-7


① The Stopper pin has adhesive applied in assembly.
Before disassembly, warm it by gas burner.
② With a suitable steel bar, remove the Stopper pin with a hammer.
(It is good practice to use a jig as shown in Fig.4-7.)

(2) Hydraulic press extraction


① Weld iron plate to the Holder bushing in accordance with Fig.4-8.
② Press the iron plate down by hydraulic press.

Fig.4-8

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4-6. Holder bushing insertion method
(1) Hydraulic press insertion method
As illustrated in Fig.4-9, apply the jig to the Holder bushing and press it down.

Fig.4-9

(2) Hammering insertion method refer to the procedure 4-3-(2).


(3) For the Stopper pin type, apply adhesive (THREEBOND: Anaerobic Strong Adhesive 1374) and drive the
Stopper pin and Rubber plug into the Stopper pin hole.
(It is good practice to use a jig as shown in Fig.4-10.

Fig.4-10

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4-7. Repair of inner diameter
(1) Repair of worn inner diameter
When the hydraulic hammer is used for a long period of time, the Chisel holder inner diameter which
contacts the Holder bushing gets worn due to vibration or contact.

<Repairing procedure>
The Holder bushing fitting area is carburized. Of the Holder bushing fitting area, any portion which is not
worn still has a carburized layer. As shown in Fig.4-11, perform build-up welding after removing 3 mm at one
side from finish size A (see Table.4-c ) by the lathe. The build-up welding should be performed with Kobe
2 2
Steel LB-62, JIS D5816, AWS E9016-G, anti-hygroscopic high tensile steel (590 N/mm [60 kgf/mm ]) (or
equivalent) after preheating to 300°C.

Fig.4-11

NOTE: Dry the welding rod at a temperature of 300°C thru 350°C for 30 to 60 minutes.

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(2) Repair of cracks on inner diameter
Cut the cracked area on the inner diameter by around 5 mm deep with the grinder. Heat to about 300°C
and perform welding with LB-62, JIS D5816, AWS E9016-G, anti-hygroscopic high tensile steel (590
2 2
N/mm [60 kgf/mm ]) (or equivalent).
Finish with the grinder.

Fig.4-12

CAUTION: For cutting cracks, be sure to use grinder bus not gas.

Cut the cracks with grinder

Fig.4-13

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4-8. Repair by welding of Chisel holder

When the hydraulic hammer is used for a long period of time, as shown in Fig.4-14, the Chisel holder end
gets worn, Repair by welding.
< Repairing procedure >
Grind the whole worn area, with due care taken to smooth out the toe of the weld. After cleaning the surface,
heat to about 300°C and then perform build-up welding (under laying) with Kobe Steel LB-62, JIS D5816,
AWS E9016-G, anti-hygroscopic high tensile steel (590 N/mm2 [60 kgf/mm2]) (or equivalent).
At this point, make up the worn area by underlay welding. After underlying, perform hard facing with Kobe
Steel HF-450, JIS DF2A · 450B, DIN EI 400, for hard facing (or equivalent).

Fig.4-14

CAUTION: It is difficult to regain the original hardness by welding.

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5. CYLINDER BUSHING (A)

5-1. Scratch or score which requires replacement

The under-mentioned score is not repairable. Exchanged the Cylinder bushing (A).

Fig.5-1

Not possible to repair for score deepening over 0.5 mm.


NOTE: In case that score spreading all around of the Cylinder bushing internal surface is slight, it can be
repaired.

5-2. Repair of Cylinder bushing (A)

Fig.5-2

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(1) When repairing seized score of Piston, first grinder off the convex part seized score then buff it out.

∗ It is not necessary to repair all dented part of seized score.

Fig.5-3

<Repair example>

Before repair After repair

(2) Buff off friction score caused by Piston movement.

Before repair After repair

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∗ A bushing surface showing any scratch or score running in the axial direction suggests metallic pieces get
in the oil groove. Be sure to remove them. If neglected, such metallic pieces will cause another scratch or
score.

(3) Buff scratches or scores due to contact with the Cylinder inner surface.
(Scratches or scores on the bushing diameter take place at the end more frequently than at any other
point.)

<Repair example>

Before repair After repair

(4) Buff slightly all edges of the Cylinder bushing (A).


(refer to "'Ú" in Fig.5-2 on page 21)

Fig.5-5

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6. CYLINDER BUSHING (B)

6-1. Scratch or score which requires replacement..


Exchange the Cylinder bushing (B) when the following score appears.

(1) In case that score widening 10 mm,


damaging the oil grooves and spreading all
over b part is seen, replace the Cylinder
bushing (B).

(2) ln case that depth of score in a or c part is


over 0.5 mm, exchange the Cylinder
bushing (B).

Fig.6-1

6-2. Usable limit of Cylinder bushing (B) inner diameter


Replace the Cylinder bushing (B) if it becomes the dimensions in Table.6-a.

MODEL CYLINDER BUSHING (B)


Aφ Bφ Cφ
(mm) (mm) (mm)
E-210A, 210B 118+0.18 133+0.14 133+0.16
E-213, 213A 125+0.18 140+0.14 140+0.16
E-216, 216A 136+0.18 153+0.14 153+0.16
E-220 150+0.18 170+0.14 170+0.16
E-225 165+0.18 188+0.14 188+0.16
E-240A 175+0.36 200+0.17 200+0.19
E-260A 190+0.36 215+0.17 215+0.19
Table.6-a

Fig.6-2

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6-3. Erosion due to cavitation
Erosion occurs at the areas marked with "A” “B" and "C" in Fig.6-3.
Check the area marked with "B" carefully.
Repair the area marked with "C" can be repaired by build-up welding, if it is deep.
Polish roughness of the areas marked "A” “B" with a grinder. (No weld.)

Fig.6-3

(1) Repair of area marked with "C"


① Polish roughness due to erosion with a grinder to gain as much a smooth surface as possible.
② Heat the area to the extent that oil is removed and then make build-up welding with Kobe Steel B-17, JIS
2 2
DH4301, high tensile steel (490 N/mm [50 kgf/mm ]) (or equivalent).
③ After welding, finish the area to the original state.
After finishing, check if the larger diameter of the Piston does not get caught by the overlaid area.
④ After welding, check for a distortion on the diameter by trying to insert the Bushing (B) (without O-ring)
into the Cylinder. If any distortions is found, finish by a grinder or buff.

Fig.6-4

(2) Usable limit of eroded Cylinder bushing (B)


If depth of erosion at any "A", "B" part in Fig.6-3 is over 2/3 thickness of Cylinder bushing (B), exchange it.

Fig.6-5
I

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6-4. Repair of Cylinder bushing (B)

(1) Scoring in internal surface


To repair score in internal surface of the Cylinder bushing (B), refer to the procedure of the Cylinder
bushing (A), in Fig.5-2.
Buff out score as shown in the photos.

Fig.6-6

Fig.6-7

Fig.6-8

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(2) Scoring in external surface
Buff out score as shown in the photos.

Before repair After repair

Fig.6-9

Before repair After repair

Fig.6-10

(3) Example of erosion of cavitation


Before repair After repair

Fig.6-11

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7. PISTON

7-1. Usable limit of piston diameter


Friction and foreign matter cause scoring on the Piston. If it has over 0.1 mm depth dented part at -- mark,
replace Piston. Repair Piston by buffing if depth of the dented part of Piston is less than 0.1 mm, no need to
buff score at A and B parts of Piston.

Fig.7-1

PISTON
MODEL
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm)
E-210A, 210B 105 110 222 191
E-213, 213A 100 121 241 223
E-216, 216A 105 134 248 227
E-220 130 148 260 237
E-225 140 163 263 233
E-240A 145 178 277 246
E-260A 140 185 330 295
Table.7-a

When the clearance between the Piston and Cylinder bushing exceeds the size listed in Table.7-b, replace the
Piston.

Fig.7-2

CLEARANCE
MODEL
L-B (mm) J-A (mm)
E-210A, 210B 0.15 0.30
E-213, 213A 0.15 0.30
E-216, 216A 0.15 0.30
E-220 0.15 0.30
E-225 0.15 0.30
E-240A 0.18 0.30
E-260A 0.18 0.30
Table.7-b

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7-2 Repair of Piston's periphery

The part b shown in Fig.7-3 is one of the most critical part which are required to be precise in order to assure
proper operation of the hydraulic hammer.
Be sure to finish with due care by a buff.

Fig.7-3

• If the Piston surface show seizing due to Bushings (A) and (B), check for cracks by Color check.
Should the Piston have any crack, replace it with a new one.

7-3. Repair and usable limit of Piston end in Chisel contact area

The hydraulic hammer is designed to break an object by repeatedly hitting the Piston to the Chisel.
In hitting, the Piston end is subjected to severe shock. As the hydraulic hammer is used for a long eriod of
time, the Piston buckles in the Chisel contact surface. In this case, repair the Chisel ontact area by a grinder
as shown in Fig.7-4.

Before repair After repair


Fig.7-4

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If any of Piston end's buckling c is reduced below the sizes shown in Table.7-c, replace the Piston.

Fig.7-5

MODEL a (Normal size) (mm) b (Normal size) (mm) C (mm)


E-210A, 210B 732 326 10
E-213, 213A 790 364 10
E-216, 216A 833 385 10
E-220 900 415 10
E-225 932 434 10
E-240A 995 468 10
E-260A 1137 532 10
Table.7-c

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7-4. Repair of Piston at Round bushing contact surface

When disassembling and reassembling the hammer, there are many occasions that the convexed part of
Piston causes damage to the seal (IDI packing) and cause difficulty in removing Piston, therefore, check
this part of Piston carefully.
If a convexed part of Piston is found, grind it off. Then attention should be paid not to grind the Piston in the
direction of the upper side, otherwise it may damage sealings.

Fig.7-6

7-5. Repairing of eroded area


There may occur erosion in the area in Fig.7-7.
Repair by a grinder to produce a smooth surface.

Fig.7-7

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8. SWIVEL FLANGE

For the swivel-fitted product, make the following inspections in case where oil leaks from swivel or when
replacing seals.

8-1. Check for scratch or score on the Swivel flange in the seal contact area (a).

Fig.8-1

8-2. Check the hatched area of the Swivel adapter for scratch or score visually and by finger.
c Repair any shallow scratch or score by polishing with sand paper #200 or special buffing wheel
(available from NPK part number 25026060) C)
c If a deep scratch or score is found, replace the part.

The cross-hatched area (sliding area) in Fig.8-1 can be visually identified due to its discoloration.
For size and position, refer to Fig. 8-2 and Table. 8-a.

Table.8-a. Dimensions (mm)


Model a b c
E-210A, 210 B 8.5 45.5 12
E-213, 213A 8.5 45.5 12
E-216, 216A 8.5 45.5 12
E-220 8.5 45.5 12
E-225 8.5 45.5 12
E-240A 8.5 61.5 11
E-260A 8.5 61.5 11

Fig.8-2

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8-3. In carrying out disassembly and reassembly, be sure to use NPK's jig or equivalent.
Use of proper jig will prevent unnecessary damage to the sealing material or swivel flange surface.

Fig.8-3

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9. SIDE BOLT

9-1. Breakage of Side bolt

(1) Preventive measures against side bolt breakage


The Side bolts are furnished with a Stopper securing the Top nut. As the hydraulic hammer is used for a
long period of time, the seat surface tends to buckle, irrespective of looseness of the top nut, resulting in a
loose Side bolt. A loose Side bolt is apt to easily break.
To prevent the breakage of Side bolts, make sure to retighten them as needed.

<Re-tightening schedule>
Initial time 20 hours after the start of use
Second re-tightening and thereafter Every 1 O0 hours of operation
∗ Any broken Side bolt must be replaced.

(2) Removing broken Side bolts at Top nut side


① Remove the Head cap and remove broken Side bolts with a suitable pipe wrench.

Fig.9-1

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② In case of E-240A and E-260A, any Side bolt which cannot be removed with the pipe wrench must be
removed by cutting it at the Bottom nut area with a gas burner, using caution to minimize traces of cutting
on the Chisel holder.

Fig.9-2

9-2. Trouble shooting of Chisel holder and Side bolt for E-210A, E-210B, E-213, E-213A, E-216, E-216A,
E-220, E-225.
In case of E-210A, E-210B, E-213, E-213A, E-216, E-216A, E-220 and E-225, Heli-coil are used in the
Chisel holder as shown below.

Hell-Coil I.D. Side bolt Thread


Type Heli-Coil No.
(mm) (UNJ)
E-210A, 210B 29920190 35.0 - 35.4 1-1/2-8
E-213,213A 29920160 38.2 -38.6 1-5/8-8
E-216, 216A 29920200 41.4 - 41.7 1-3/4-8
E-220 29920170 44.5 - 44.9 1-7/8-8
E-225 29920180 47.7 - 48.1 2-8
Table.9-a

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(1) How to take out the seized (and/or broken) Side bolt.

① Use pipe wrench to loosen and take out the Side bolt.

② Weld an bolt on the broken Side bolt as illustrated to loosen and take out.

③ Tap left-hand thread and screw a left-hand thread bolt into the Side bolt to loosen and take out.

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④ When the side bolt cannot be taken out by the above three methods, try the following way.
Drill out the Side bolt, enlarging the drilling hole diameter step by step from the Step 1 .dia.
to the Step 2.dia. And then, take out the remaining of it.

Step 1. (Heli-Coil inner dia- 10 mm) Step 2. (Heli-Coil inner dia.+ 0.5 mm).

(2) Finish the thread by Heli-Coil tap.


When the Heli-Coil still remains in the thread take it out and finish the thread.

(3) Insert a new Heli-Coil, setting it on the insert jig.


Hook the tang of Hell-Coil on to the top of the jig, squeezing Heli-Coil to set it along the thread of jig.
Screw in Hell-Coil into the chisel holder as top coil to be one or two pitch below surface.
Break off the driving tang of Heli-Coil.

Tap Thread
Type Tap No. Heli-coil Insert Jig No.
(UNJ)
E-210A, 210B 25800010 1-5/8-8 35016780
E-213, 213A 25800020 1-3/4-8 35016790
E-216, 216A 25800030 I-7/8-8 35016800
E-220 25800040 2-8 35016810
E-225 25800050 2-1/8-8 35016820
Table.9-b

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9-3. Elongation of Side bolt

(1) Usable limit of elongated Side bolt


The Side bolt may be elongated according to the operating conditions or in the course of time.
NPK's hydraulic hammer is designed to absorb the elongation of the Side bolt by the Top nut until it
reaches the useful limit shown in Table.9-c.

Fig.9-3

NORMAL SIZE NORMAL SIZE


MODEL
D (mm) D+A (mm)
E-210A, 210B 1176 ± 1 1186
E-213, 213A 1313 ± 1 1323
E-216, 216A 1371 ± 1 1381
E-220 1439 ± 1 1449
E-225 1487 ± 1 1497
E-240A 1971 ± 1 1980
E-260A 2349 ± 1 2358
Table.9-c

(2) Temporary measure against elongated Side bolts


If a Side bolt is found to have exceeded the absorption limit by the Top nut you can cut the Side bolt by 5
mm at the Bottom nut side as a temporary use.
However, it is desired to replace the worn Side bolt as early as possible.

Fig.9-4

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10. RETAINER PIN

10-1. Repair of' Retainer pin in Chisel contact area


There occurs a bulge on the Retainer pin in the Chisel contact area.
If this bulge grows, the Retainer pin becomes hard to get out of the Chisel holder.
Remove such a bulge by a suitable grinder.
Remove bulges shown in the figures below with a grinder.

Remove bulges shown in the figures


below with a grinder

Fig. 10-1 Fig. 10-2

10-2. Removal
(1) Remove the donut ring by using plier. See Fig. 10-3 and Fig. 10-4. It will easily come out if pulled at an
angle of 30 degrees with the center as shown in Fig. 10-4.
(2) Screw an M 12 bolt or cap screw into the retainer pin.
(3) Pull out retainer pin. If the retainer pin holds so tight it cannot be pulled out, hammer it out at its back.

Fig. 10-3

Fig. 10-4

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10-3. Reinstallation
(1) Clean the retainer pin housing hole and donut ring groove.
(2) Coat the surface of the chisel with heat resistant grease, then install chisel.
(3) Apply grease to the donut ring housing groove.
(4) Coat the retainer pin with heat resistant grease, then install it.
(5) Install the donut ring in the following procedure.
a. While deforming the donut ring as shown in Fig. 10-5, partially force it into the groove.
b. Using the handle of the plier, press the rest of the ring into the groove little by little.
See Fig. 10-6.

Fig. 10-5 Fig. 10-6


I

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11. CHISEL

11-1. There may occur a bulge on the Chisel in the Retainer pin contact area. If the bulge grows, the Chisel
becomes hard to get out of the Chisel holder. Remove such a bulge with a grinder as needed. Also,
remove any bulge at the are "a" in the same manner.

Fig. 11-1

11-2. Too many blank hammering may cause chipping at the Chisel in the Retainer pin contact area. If neglected,
the chipping will cause a short life of the retainer pin.
Repair it with a grinder.

Fig. 11-2

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11-3. If any chipping is found in the Chisel head, replace the Chisel.
If neglected, the Piston hitting surface will be damaged, resulting in a fatal damage to the Hydraulic
hammer.

Fig. 11-3

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12. SPACER

Usable limit of Spacer The hydraulic hammer have a Cushion rubber for the Bracket.
Use of a worn Spacer will shorten the life of the Cushion rubber.
If the Spacer is worn by 5 mm or more as shown in Fig. 12-1, replace it.

Fig. 12-1

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