Cylinder Feed TF500 / TFX500, Maintenance and Repair: Original Instructions

Original instructions
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Cylinder feed TF500 / TFX500,

Maintenance and repair
Cylinder feed TF500 / TFX500, Maintenance and repair
WARNING
IGNORING INSTRUCTIONS HAZARD!
To avoid death or injury you MUST read, understand and follow
operator's and maintenance manuals before installing, inspecting,
operating, servicing, testing, cleaning, transporting, storing,
dismantling or disposing of the product or a part or accessory of the
product. Keep this publication for future reference.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................... 7
1.1 The Purpose of these instructions ......................................................7
1.1.1 Validity of the manuals ................................................................ 7
1.2 General .................................................................................................. 7
2 Safety and Environmental Instructions ...................... 9

2.1 Safety ..................................................................................................... 9
3 Main components ..........................................................11

3.1 Main components ................................................................................. 11
3.1.1 TF 500 beam and carriage .......................................................... 11
3.1.2 Feed cylinders ............................................................................. 12
3.1.3 Front and intermediate centralizers .............................................14
3.1.4 Hose reel ..................................................................................... 15
3.1.5 Hose support ............................................................................... 17
3.1.6 Impulse cylinders .........................................................................18
3.1.7 Return wheel ............................................................................... 19
3.2 Technical data ....................................................................................... 19
3.3 Lifting points ......................................................................................... 20
4 Operation instructions ..................................................21

4.1 Operating principle ...............................................................................21
5 Operator's maintenance instructions ..........................23

5.1 Feed TF/TFX .......................................................................................... 23
5.1.1 Checking the feed beam ............................................................. 23
5.1.2 Checking the condition and connections of the hoses ................ 23
5.1.3 Checking the feed cylinder .......................................................... 23
5.1.4 Checking the drill rod retainer ..................................................... 23
5.1.5 Checking the centralizer bushings .............................................. 23
5.1.6 Checking the safety wire (only with rod retainer) ........................ 23
6 Periodic maintenance instructions ............................. 25

6.1 Feed TF/TFX .......................................................................................... 25
6.1.1 Checking the tightness of bolts and nuts .....................................25
6.1.2 Checking the condition and mounting of the impulse cylinders /
inductive sensors .........................................................................25
6.1.3 Checking the front centralizer ......................................................25
6.1.4 Lubricating the hose reel ............................................................. 26
6.1.5 Adjusting the slide pieces (TF500) .............................................. 26
6.1.6 Adjusting the slide pieces (TFX500) ............................................27
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6.1.7 Checking the tightness and condition of the feed wires .............. 27
6.1.8 Checking the tension of the hoses .............................................. 29
6.1.9 Checking the condition of the steel strips ....................................30
6.1.10 Checking the condition of the hose reel components ..................31
7 Repair instructions ....................................................... 33

7.1 Cylinder feed TF500 / TFX500 repair instructions ............................. 33
7.1.1 Replacing steel strip on beam ..................................................... 33
7.1.2 Replacing seals ........................................................................... 34
7.1.3 Changing the seals of the inner cylinder ..................................... 43
7.1.4 Adjusting the length of the feed ...................................................44
7.1.5 Bleeding instructions ................................................................... 49
7.2 Converting TF feed to TFX feed .......................................................... 50
7.2.1 Instructions to convert TF into TFX ............................................. 50
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Purpose of these instructions
This manual contains supplementary information for operation,
maintenance and repair of a component.
Before operating, or performing maintenance or repair procedures for the
component or system described in this manual, read and understand the
information in operator´s and maintenance manuals supplied with the
machine. Pay special attention to the safety information in chapter "2 Safety
and environmental instructions" of those manuals.
1.1.1 Validity of the manuals
This manual, and especially the safety information, is valid only if no
unauthorized changes to the product are made.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have
caused changes to your product which are not included in this publication.
Note also that if a third party has made changes to the product after
delivery from the manufacturer, this publication does not include information
on these changes or their influences on the product.
Whenever a question arises regarding your product, or this manual, please
consult your local Sandvik representative for the latest available
information.
1.2 General
The TF500 and TFX500 cylinder feeds are designed for use with the HLX
and RD rock drills.
The design of the feed aims at simplicity of structure and ease of
maintenance. The main components and the operating principle of the
cylinder feed are described later.
These instructions also include a description of the most common
maintenance tasks.
SANDVIK service department is always willing to give advice and help in
any service-related problems. The trained service personnel of your
Sandvik dealer use the proper tools and modern instruments, and the
required original Sandvik spare parts.
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2 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Safety
WARNING! READ INSTRUCTIONS!
Before starting maintenance work, move the rig away from the site
where you have just been drilling.
Perform maintenance and repair work only when the rig is stopped.
Remember to make sure that the rig cannot be accidentally started
during repair.
Certain work phases require operation of a feed cylinder during
repair. Make sure that it does not cause any danger, the rig can be
stopped when necessary, and that the powerpack is stopped again
before continuing the repair work.
Follow all safety instructions, and always protect yourself with the
necessary safety devices. Use proper tools.
WARNING! FIRE HAZARD!

Keep all flammable material, such as oily rags, etc, at a required
distance from the working position.
WARNING! FALLING LOAD HAZARD!

Do not work under devices that are supported by hydraulics only.
Use separate supports during maintenance and repairs.
WARNING! ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!

Watch out for rotating parts and ensure that loose clothing. etc,
cannot get caught in the rotating equipment.
WARNING! SKIN INJECTION HAZARD!

Control the condition of hoses regularly, and check that they run
properly in the guides. Remember that a hose breakage can also
cause personal injury. When checking the hydraulic circuit for leaks,
look and listen, do not feel about with hands – high--pressure oil
sprays can penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries.

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3 MAIN COMPONENTS
3.1 Main components
3.1.1 TF 500 beam and carriage
The beam of the TF 500 is made of an aluminum profile with the sliding
surfaces faced with stainless steel strips.
The carriers of the rock drill, hose reel, and intermediate centralizer move
along the feed beam on similar slide pieces. Each slide piece is fastened to
the carrier with three screws and nuts through the frame strip. The screws
lock the slide piece lengthwise. The form of the slide pieces and their
supports function as lateral locking.
1 3
4 5
1 Carriage 2 Locating shoulder

3 Adjusting holes 4 Slide piece
5 Frame strip 6 Steel strip

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3.1.2 Feed cylinders
Cylinder structure, TF 500

The maximum working pressure of the cylinder is 180 bar for forward feed
and 250 bar for return movement. Oil is led into the cylinder through the
piston rod, to both sides of the piston.
6 2 1 3 4
7 8 5
1 Cylinder tube 2 Piston rod

3 Adapter 4 Return wheel (wire)
5 Return wheel bracket 6 Mounting piece
7 Pressure connection 8 Pressure connection
(Extending cylinder = feed (Contracting cylinder = return
movement) movement)
Cylinder structure, TFX 500

3 2 6 1 7 6 4 2
A C B

3 Cylinder pin 4 Pressure connection
5 Pressure connection 6 Intermediate piston
7 Piston

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Cylinder structure, TF 500

6 2 1 3 4
7 8 5

3 Adapter 4 Return wheel (wire)
5 Return wheel bracket 6 Mounting piece
7 Pressure connection 8 Pressure connection
(Extending cylinder = feed (Contracting cylinder = return
movement) movement)
Cylinder structure, TFX 500

3 2 6 1 7 6 4 2
A C B

3 Cylinder pin 4 Pressure connection
5 Pressure connection 6 Intermediate piston
7 Piston

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3.1.3 Front and intermediate centralizers

The front (A) and intermediate (B) centralizers are equipped with wear
pieces (2) made of steel. The pieces are locked to the body (1) with jaw
pieces (3). The jaw pieces are mounted to the body with screws (4),
tightening torque 300 Nm.
The buffer (5), acting as a stinger, is mounted to the front centralizer body
(1) with four bolts (6) (4 pcs, tightening torque 100 Nm).
The front centralizer (A) is mounted to the feed beam with four bolts (7),
tightening torque 300 Nm.
The intermediate centralizer (B) is mounted to the base plate (8) with four
bolts (11). The base plate is mounted to the return wheel bracket (9) with
four bolts (10).
4 2 1 3 5
B 4
3
11
10
2
8
1

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3.1.4 Hose reel
The hose reel keeps the rock drill hoses in the correct order and proper
tightness.
The hose reel is mounted to the base plate with four screws. The base
plate is mounted to the feed cylinder tube with four bolts.

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Hose order
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
1 Stabilizer 2 Shank lubrication (HLX) /

Percussion (pressure) (RD)
3 Percussion (pressure (HLX) / 4 Percussion (return)
Shank lubrication (RD)
5 Rotation 6 Power Extractor
7 Flushing

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3.1.5 Hose support

The hose support is mounted to the side of the feed beam. The rock drill
hoses are mounted to it in the order shown in the figure. The feed cylinder
hoses are also connected to the hose support as shown.
2 1
4
5
6 5
8 9
1 Stabilizer
2 Shank lubrication (HLX) / Percussion (pressure) (RD)
3 Percussion (pressure) (HLX) / Shank lubrication (RD)
4 Percussion (return)
5 Rotation
6 Power Extractor
7 Flushing
8 TRR-1
9 Feed cylinder

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3.1.6 Impulse cylinders
Impulse cylinders
1 Impulse cylinder and inductive sensor

2 Bleeding screw
Impulse cylinder and inductive sensors
1 2
1 Inductive sensor mounting position

2 Impulse cylinder mounting position
The stopping device must not touch the inductive sensor’s cap when the
feed cylinder is in its extreme position.

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3.1.7 Return wheel
The pulling wire return wheel is mounted to the return wheel bracket as
shown in the figure.
When replacing the bearings, drive the pin through the axle so that the axle
can be removed.
Note! Before assembling new bearings, remove inner seals.
To make the replacement of the bearings easier, remove the return wheel
bracket from the cylinder tube end after opening the three retaining screws.
3.2 Technical data

Type identifier: TF500
Max. feed force: 25kN
TF 500 10' 12' 14' 16' 18' 20'

Length [mm] 4660 5270 5880 6490 7100 7710
Feed travel [mm] 2830 3440 4050 4660 5270 5880
Drill rod length [mm] 3090 3700 4305 4915 5525 6135
Weight [kg] 480 510 530 560 600 630
Note! Weight is without rock drill.
Type identifier: TFX500

Max. feed force: 25kN
TFX 500 Type TFX 10/16 TFX 8/14 TFX 6/12

Total length min / max [mm] 4700 / 6530 4090 / 5920 3480 / 5310
Feed travel [mm] 2830 / 4660 2220 / 4050 1610 / 3440
Weight [kg] 710 660 620
Note! Weight is without rock drill.

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3.3 Lifting points

TF 500
TFX 500

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4 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Operating principle
The feed is constructed so that the cylinder tube (1) is a moving part, and
the piston rod (2) is fixed to the rear end of the feed beam. The
intermediate centraliser (3) and the hose reel (4) are fixed to the cylinder
tube (1), and move along with the cylinder tube. The travel speed of the
rock drill (5) is doubled with a system of wire ropes (6 and 7) and return
wheels (8 and 9) fixed to the intermediate centraliser and the hose reel.
4 5 8 3
2 9
7 1 6

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5 OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Feed TF/TFX
5.1.1 Checking the feed beam
1. Check the inside of the feed beam for loose rocks and excessive
amounts of drill cuttings.
2. Remove this material if necessary.
5.1.2 Checking the condition and connections of the hoses
1. Make visual inspection of the hoses.
2. Report possible faults immediately
5.1.3 Checking the feed cylinder
1. Check the condition of the feed cylinder.
5.1.4 Checking the drill rod retainer
Check the condition of the drill rod retainer.
5.1.5 Checking the centralizer bushings
Check the condition of the centralizer bushings.
5.1.6 Checking the safety wire (only with rod retainer)
1. Check the condition of the safety wire.

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6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

6.1 Feed TF/TFX
6.1.1 Checking the tightness of bolts and nuts
1. Check all self-locking nuts.
2. Replace all loosened self-locking nuts.
3. Check all ordinary bolts.
4. Tighten all loosened ordinary bolts.
Note! If an ordinary bolt connection loosens repeatedly, use a self-locking
nut or chemical thread locking compound.
6.1.2 Checking the condition and mounting of the impulse cylinders / inductive
sensors
1. Check the condition and mounting of the impulse cylinders / inductive
sensors.
Note! Impulse cylinders must be bled after repair operation.
6.1.3 Checking the front centralizer

1. Check the condition of hard metal pins / buffer.

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6.1.4 Lubricating the hose reel

1. Lubricate the hose reel.
6.1.5 Adjusting the slide pieces (TF500)
A
B
The slide pieces normally require no adjustments when replaced, as the

pieces are located to correct clearances at the beam centre line with the aid
of locating shoulders on the carriers and the frame strips.
If the slide pieces are so worn that the clearance is more than 3 mm, the
clearance can be adjusted to the specified value with the slotted holes in
the carriages. After adjustment, the screws are tightened to 120 Nm.
A = max. 1,5mm
B = 0 (clearance)

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6.1.6 Adjusting the slide pieces (TFX500)
Adjusting slide pieces using (1 = adjusting screws). The adjustment is

carried out before tightening of the screws. Adjust the slide piece frames so
that the clearance between the slide piece and the steel strip is less than
1.5 mm.
A = max. 1,5mm
B = 0 (clearance)
6.1.7 Checking the tightness and condition of the feed wires
1. Check the tightness and condition of the feed wires.
Adjust as necessary.

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Adjusting wire tension

Check the wire tension visually from the operator station while drilling. The
return wire should not have greater slack (D) than approximately 50 mm.
A new wire tends to stretch at first until the wire strands have become
somewhat straightened. Therefore, retighten the wires after replacement
when, for instance, one round has been drilled.
Adjustment is done when the wire is unloaded and the hose reel is in the
rear position.
3 4 HLX5T: 85 to 88 mm
HLX5: 150 to 153 mm 5 2 1 6
C RD520/RD525: 101 to 104 mm
D Max. 50 mm
1. Adjust the return wire (5) at the wire end connected to the hose support.
The wire end is provided with a threaded piece and locking nuts.
a) Open the locking nut (2) at the hose support and use the other nut
(1) to tighten the wire. Use a suitable tool to prevent the wire from
turning.
b) Tighten the locking nut (2).
2. Tighten the pulling wire (6) using the tubular nut (3) at the rear end of the
feed.
a) Open the locking nut (4) through the opening at the rear end of the
beam.
b) Use a suitable tool to prevent the wire from turning, and tighten the
wire so that a correct clearance (C) (85 to 88 mm for HLX5T, 150 to
153 mm for HLX5 or 101 to 104 mm for RD520/RD525) is left
between the rear of the rock drill and the front edge of the hose
reel.
c) Tighten the locking nut (4).

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6.1.8 Checking the tension of the hoses

1. Check the tension of the hoses.
2. Adjust the tension if necessary.
Adjusting the tension of the hoses

Note! When adjusting tension of the hoses, leave the percussion pressure
hose slightly less tensioned than the others.
1. Open the locking screws (1).

2
1 1
2. Pull the hoses to appropriate tightness (the suitable slack of the hoses is
approximately 5 cm).
3. Lock the hoses with clamps (2) and tighten the locking screws (1).

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6.1.9 Checking the condition of the steel strips

The steel strips on the beam can become damaged, for instance, by rocks
falling on the beam. The steel strips are available as spare parts.
1. Check the condition of the steel strips (1).
2. Replace steel strips if necessary.

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6.1.10 Checking the condition of the hose reel components

Check the condition of the hose reel components at least in conjunction
with every second rock drill overhaul.
1. Disconnect the rock drill hoses and plug them.
2. Lift the hoses off the drum.

3. Disconnect the return wire.
4. Disconnect the hose drum base plate from the hose drum carriage and
lift the hose drum off.
5. Open the four bolts (1).
6. Remove the cover (2).
7. Open the axle nut (3).

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8. Lift the hose reel (4) off the axle.

9. Remove the bushing (5).
10. Lift the return wheel (6) off.
11. Check the condition of the ball bearings (7 and 8). Replace if necessary.

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7 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 Cylinder feed TF500 / TFX500 repair instructions
7.1.1 Replacing steel strip on beam
Note! It is recommended that you remove the wear pieces of the rock drill,
hose reel and centralizer to make the change easier.
1. Open the four front centralizer mounting screws (2). Remove the front
centralizer body (1) from the front end of the beam.
2. Remove all slide pieces (3) and their frames (6) from one side of the
cylinder feed.
3. Remove the mounting pieces (4). Remove the old steel strip. Wash the
rail.
4. Slide the new steel strip (5) on the feed and put it in place by turning the
steel strip. Use silicone for sealing as described by lubrication symbols in
the .
5. Push the steel strip (5) against the rear end, and cut the steel strip to
length.
6. Use mounting pieces (4) to tighten the steel strip (5).
7. Replace the slide pieces (3).
8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to the other side of the cylinder feed.
9. Mount the front centralizer body to the beam. Tighten the screws (2) to
300 Nm.
1 3 3
4 4

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7.1.2 Replacing seals

The feed cylinder has the following seals:
• Piston seal
• Piston rod seal
• Guiding rings
• Wiper
• Cylinder cover O-ring
We recommend replacement of the seals in conjunction with every second
overhaul of the rock drill (c. 1000 percussion hours).
• Check that the tools you need for the replacement work are clean. Also
clean the cylinder parts before installing seals.
• Lubricate the components before installing them.
Before replacement of seals, the cylinder must be removed from the feed
as follows:
1. Disconnect the feed cylinder hoses and plug them.
2. Disconnect the pull and return wires from the rock drill carriage.
3. Disconnect the rock drill carriage from the feed beam, and lift the
carriage out.
4. Disconnect the intermediate centraliser carriage from the return wheel
bracket.
5. Disconnect the hose reel carriage from the feed beam.
6. Disconnect the hose reel carriage from the cylinder tube.
7. Lift the feed cylinder out.

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Dismantling the cylinder

1. Remove the hose nipples from the piston rod.
2. Open the socket retainer screws (3 pcs).
3. Pull the return wheel bracket and bushing off.

4. Heat up the area on where the cover’s thread is to approx. 150-200°C.
150-200°C
5. Screw the cover with the O-rings off the cylinder tube.
6. Open the socket retainer screws (2 pcs) and screw the mounting piece
loose from the feed cylinder piston rod.
7. Pull the piston and piston rod out of the cylinder.

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Replacing piston seal

1. Remove the old seal.
2. Install the new seal into its groove by gently stretching it with the aid of
e.g. a screwdriver. Installing can be made easier by warming up the seal
in an oven, oil bath or water (to max. 200°C).
3. After installing, set the seal into its groove using e.g. a cylinder tube.
Lubricate the seal first.

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Replacing piston rod seal

1. Bend the piston rod seal with caution so that no sharp bends are formed.
Install the sealing ring into the correct groove using your fingers and
press the seal into the groove with your fingers.
A B D
2. Set the seals into the grooves after installing. An oiled piston rod can be
used for the setting the seals, but do it very carefully as the setting
direction is unfavorable to the seals. The wiper is slipped into its groove.
Note! Special tool kit 34544578 is available.

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Assembling the cylinder

1. Replace the cover O-ring. Check that the O-ring is not twisted.
2. Push the piston and piston rod carefully into the cylinder tube.
3. Screw the cover to the end of the cylinder tube and tighten it with
tightening torque of 750 Nm.
4. Fasten the return wheel bracket to the end of the cylinder tube with the
socket screws (3 pcs).
5. Screw the hose nipples to the piston rod. Use new seals.

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6. Screw the mounting piece to the piston rod end and tighten it with
tightening torque of 300 Nm. Lock it with the socket retainer screws (2
pcs). Secure it with Loctite 243.
Dismantling the cylinder

1. Remove the hose nipples from the piston rod.
2. Open the socket retainer screws (3 pcs).
3. Pull the return wheel bracket and bushing off.

4. Heat up the area on where the cover’s thread is to approx. 150-200°C.
150-200°C
5. Screw the cover with the O-rings off the cylinder tube.
6. Open the socket retainer screws (2 pcs) and screw the mounting piece
loose from the feed cylinder piston rod.
7. Pull the piston and piston rod out of the cylinder.

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Replacing piston seal

1. Remove the old seal.
2. Install the new seal into its groove by gently stretching it with the aid of
e.g. a screwdriver. Installing can be made easier by warming up the seal
in an oven, oil bath or water (to max. 200°C).
3. After installing, set the seal into its groove using e.g. a cylinder tube.
Lubricate the seal first.

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Replacing piston rod seal

1. Bend the piston rod seal with caution so that no sharp bends are formed.
Install the sealing ring into the correct groove using your fingers and
press the seal into the groove with your fingers.
A B D
2. Set the seals into the grooves after installing. An oiled piston rod can be
used for the setting the seals, but do it very carefully as the setting
direction is unfavorable to the seals. The wiper is slipped into its groove.
Note! Special tool kit 34544578 is available.

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Assembling the cylinder

1. Replace the cover O-ring. Check that the O-ring is not twisted.
2. Push the piston and piston rod carefully into the cylinder tube.
3. Screw the cover to the end of the cylinder tube and tighten it with
tightening torque of 750 Nm.
4. Fasten the return wheel bracket to the end of the cylinder tube with the
socket screws (3 pcs).
5. Screw the hose nipples to the piston rod. Use new seals.

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6. Screw the mounting piece to the piston rod end and tighten it with
tightening torque of 300 Nm. Lock it with the socket retainer screws (2
pcs). Secure it with Loctite 243.
7.1.3 Changing the seals of the inner cylinder
3 2 5 4 6 1
1. Open the cover (3) of the cylinder.

2. Pull the piston rod (2) out from the cylinder tube (1).
3. Unscrew the bushing (6) from the piston (4).
4. Unscrew the locking screw.
5. Unscrew the piston (4) from the piston rod (2).
6. Pull the piston rod (2) out from the intermediate piston (5) and cover ( 3).
7. Change the seals and guide rings.

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7.1.4 Adjusting the length of the feed
With the TFX 500 feed you must use approx. 15 bar higher feed pressure
than with TF feed, because of the pressure relief valve mounted into the
line of upper feed cylinder B port.
For example, if you normally use 90 bar (for HLX) / 100 bar (for HFX/RD)
feed pressure with the TF feed, you have to set the feed pressure up to 105
bar (for HLX) / 115 bar (for HFX/RD) with the telescopic feed by using the
feed pressure adjusting valve.
The feed pressure can also be adjusted during drilling. The adjustment is
correct, when the beam and rock drill move simultaneously (not with the
same speed). The feed pressure is adjusted 0.5 times higher than the value
of the adjusted valve compared to the TF feed.

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Adjusting the intermediate length

When you adjust the TFX 500 feed to intermediate length, you must adjust
the feed to minimum length first (follow steps 1 to 4).
1. Open the valve (Y460) by turning the switch to position 1.
2. Feed the rock drill forward until the whole system has the shortest
position (refer to the figure "Minimum length").
3. Close the valve (Y461) by turning the switch to position 2.
4. Feed the rock drill backward until it is facing the rear stopper, and run it
against the rear stopper for approximately 10 seconds.
6. Run the feed’s inner tube to desired length by running the rock drill
against the rear stopper.
8. Feed the rock drill against the rear stopper for about 10 seconds.
9. Close the valve (Y460) and open the valve (Y461) by turning the switch
to position 0.
Also see the shield on the chapter .
Maximum length
Minimum length
Adjusting the minimum length

4. Feed the rock drill backward until it is facing the rear stopper, and run it
against the rear stopper for approximately 10 seconds.

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Adjusting the maximum length

2. Feed the rock drill backward until it is on rear position and the lower
beam is fully open (refer to the figure "Maximum length").
4. Feed the rock drill against the rear stopper for about 10 seconds.
to position 0.

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Setting TFX 500 to different lengths by using an instruction as a reminder

For setting the lenght to minimum, follow the steps (1 to 5) which are
described on the plate's upper picture.
For setting the length to intermediate, follow the steps (1 to 4 and 6 to 10)
which are described on the plate.
For setting the length to maximum, follow the steps (6 to 10) which are
described on the plate's lower picture.
The steps are read from left to right and top to bottom.
4. Feed the rock drill until it is facing the rear stopper for approximately 10
seconds.

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6. Open the valves (Y460) and (Y461) by turning the switch to position 1.
7. Run the feed's inner tube into desired lenght by running the rock drill
against the rear stopper.
9. Feed the rock drill against the rear stopper for approximately 10 seconds.
to position 0.

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7.1.5 Bleeding instructions

If the hoses have been changed or if is doubted that there might be air in
the system (appears as a malfunction when adjusting the length of the
feed), it is necessary to bleed the hydraulic circuit of the feed.
The bleeding procedure is as follows:
1. Adjust the length of the feed to the maximum (refer to the chapter ) and
turn the switch (S80/S84) to position 0.
2. Feed the rock drill against front stopper for about 10 seconds. Feed the
rock drill against rear stopper for about 10 seconds. Repeat this step
three times.
3. Turn the switch to position 1 and feed the rock drill forward until the
whole system has the shortest position and feed the rock drill against
front stopper for about 10 seconds.
4. Turn the switch to position 2 and feed the rock drill backward until it is
facing the rear stopper, and run it against the rear stopper for about 10
seconds.
5. Feed the rock drill against front stopper for about 10 seconds. Feed the
rock drill against rear stopper for about 10 seconds. Repeat this step
three times.
6. Turn the switch to position 1 and run the feed's inner tube to desired
length by running the rock drill against the rear stopper.
7. Turn the switch to position 0.

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7.2 Converting TF feed to TFX feed

7.2.1 Instructions to convert TF into TFX
Check that the feed-beam frame has mounting holes for the bearing block.
If there are no holes, drill them according to the illustration.
Bearing block mounting holes

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4 3 5 2 1
1. Remove the front centraliser from the TF feed (1), and install a plate in
place of the front centraliser.
2. Install the slide pieces and slide-piece frames (2, 3) and the TF feed on
top of the TFX beam.
3. Attach the bearing block (4) and the feed cylinder (5) of the lower beam.
4. Adjust the slide pieces.
5. Install and connect the hydraulic hoses.

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2 Safety and Environmental Instructions ...................... 9

3 Main components ..........................................................11

4 Operation instructions ..................................................21

5 Operator's maintenance instructions ..........................23

6 Periodic maintenance instructions ............................. 25

7 Repair instructions ....................................................... 33

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2 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! FIRE HAZARD!

WARNING! FALLING LOAD HAZARD!

WARNING! ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!

WARNING! SKIN INJECTION HAZARD!

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1 Carriage 2 Locating shoulder

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3.1.2 Feed cylinders

Cylinder structure, TF 500

1 Cylinder tube 2 Piston rod

Cylinder structure, TFX 500

1 Cylinder tube 2 Piston rod

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Cylinder structure, TF 500

1 Cylinder tube 2 Piston rod

Cylinder structure, TFX 500

1 Cylinder tube 2 Piston rod

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3.1.3 Front and intermediate centralizers

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3.1.4 Hose reel

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1 Stabilizer 2 Shank lubrication (HLX) /

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3.1.5 Hose support

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3.1.6 Impulse cylinders

1 Impulse cylinder and inductive sensor

Impulse cylinder and inductive sensors

1 Inductive sensor mounting position

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3.1.7 Return wheel

3.2 Technical data

TF 500 10' 12' 14' 16' 18' 20'

Note! Weight is without rock drill.

Type identifier: TFX500

TFX 500 Type TFX 10/16 TFX 8/14 TFX 6/12

Note! Weight is without rock drill.

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3.3 Lifting points

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5 OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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