023501-037

D75KS
(LOW PRESSURE with CATERPILLAR 3412E or C27)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

May 2002
Serial Numbers 732177 & UP
(rev 7-11)

SANDVIK MINING and CONSTRUCTION D75KS

BLASTHOLE

34050 kg / 75,000 lb

19658 kg / 43,400 lb

2948 kg / 6,500 lb

Sandvik Mining and Construction

13500 NW County Road 235
Alachua, Florida 32615 - USA
Tel. (386) 462-4100
Fax. (386) 462-3247
 The following three hazard signal words are used throughout this manual to emphasize
important instructions. For the purpose of this manual, these signal words are defined as follows:

Indicates a hazardous situation which,

! DANGER if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which,

! WARNING if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,

NOTICE may result damage to machinery or components.

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,

CAUTION may result in damage to machinery or components.

California Proposition 65
WARNING:
This Product Contains And, When Used, Produces Chemicals Known
To The State Of California To Cause Cancer, And Birth Defects Or
Other Reproductive Harm.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR DRILLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Management's Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
The Operator’s Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Operator's Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Planning the Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
General Maintenance Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Fire Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

INCLEMENT WEATHER and SAFE DRILLING PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

MANAGEMENT’S RESPOSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

RAINFALL AND FLOODING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

THUNDERSTORMS AND LIGHTNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

MACHINE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Application of Rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Recommended Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Manners and Conditions In Which This Machine Should NOT Be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Sound Pressure and Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Vibration Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

NOMENCLATURE/TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

D75KS (1300 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

D75KS (1600 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

D75KS (2000 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

LIFT POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

OPERATOR CONTROLS and OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Fire Extinguisher Location and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Cab Emergency Exits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Emergency Stops and Battery Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Fire Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

GENERAL PICTOGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

DANGER, WARNING and NOTICE DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

ISO SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

OPERATOR’S STATION “A” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

OPERATOR’S STATION “B” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

OPERATOR’S STATION “C” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

OPERATOR’S STATION “D” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

OPERATOR’S STATION “E” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

OPERATOR’S STATION “F” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

DRILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Preparation Inspection and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Shutting Down the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Propelling the Machine (Tramming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Leveling the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
Raising the Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32
Lowering the Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32

DRILLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
Adding Drill Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
Returning Drilled Pipe to Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35
Using the Tong(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Propelling to the Next Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

LIFTING and TRANSPORTING the MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39
Dust Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39
Water Injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40

WINCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40

TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

ELECTRONIC DEPTH COUNTER (EDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42
Component Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42
Indicator and Key Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43
Viewing Bit Position, Distance From Bottom, Accumulated Depth And Penetration Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45
Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45

Operator Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47

Display Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-48

Pre-Start Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-48

Change Target Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-49

Starting A New Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51

Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53

DRILL MONITOR SYSTEM (DMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-54

SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
DMS Panel ISO Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-56
11-06

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR DRILLERS

Introduction
SANDVIK MINING and CONSTRUCTION drilling equipment is carefully designed, tested and manufactured. When
operated and serviced by trained and qualified personnel, this machine will give safe and reliable service. There are
SANDVIK MINING and CONSTRUCTION offices world-wide to answer questions concerning the safe operation and
maintenance of this equipment.

To minimize the risk of accidents and injuries, all persons involved in the operation and servicing of this machine MUST
read and understand the following safety precautions and the manuals developed for this machine.

While we believe that we have properly identified several potential hazards that could result in property damage or injury
or death to personnel, there are certain hazards which may be present that we have not contemplated. It therefore is
the responsibility of the drill owner, operator and crew to be certain that the drill is properly equipped and safe to operate
to assure accident free operation.

Management's Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of management to:

• See that all operators of this equipment are thoroughly trained (with special emphasis on safety), competent, physi-
cally fit and if required, licensed.

• Assign specific crew members specific safety responsibilities and instruct them how to report any unsafe conditions.

• Enforce the use of protective clothing, eye and hearing equipment.

• See that the operation and maintenance of this drill is in compliance with all Federal, State and local codes, regula-
tions and standards.

• Ensure that the work area is appropriately illuminated when drilling is performed at night.

• Maintain a complete first aid kit at the drill site. At least two members of the drilling crew or personnel in the area
where the drill is operated should be familiar with first aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.

• Contact the utility companies for the exact location of underground transmission lines in the drilling area.

The Operator’s Responsibilities

Safety must always be the operator's most important concern. The operator must refuse to operate the drill if an unsafe

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condition exists. It is the responsibility of the drill operator to ensure that the drill is properly equipped, safe to operate
and that the site conditions make it possible for safe operation:

• The operator must see that all emergency stops, "operational aids" and "warning signals" are functional before oper-
ating.

• The operator must be alert, physically fit, and free from the
influences of drugs, alcohol and medications that might
impair eyesight, hearing or reactions

• The operator should not attempt to start, operate or service the drill unless he has been properly trained and read this
manual.

• The operator should not operate this equipment if any

of it's controls display a "lockout" tag.

• If an unsafe condition exists, the operator must place a

tag, identifying this condition, on the starting controls
and alert other potential users of the drill.

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• The operator should not operate the drill without first

checking that all personnel protection devices and
machinery guards are in place.

Operator's Safety Check

The operator must make a safety check before starting to work to ensure that the machine is in proper order for accident
free operation. Somethings to check are:

• Check that there are no "lockouts" or "tagouts" attached to the

controls.

• Check the machine log book to see that periodic maintenance

and inspections have been performed, and that all necessary
repairs have been made.

• After starting the engine, check all indicators, emergency stop,

trip devices and gauges for serviceability.

• Check the fire extinguisher(s) for charge and accessibility.

• Clean the cab interior windows if necessary.

• Test all controls for proper operation.

• Check access ladders and decking for damage and slipping hazards such as mud, oil or ice.

• At the end of the shift, the operator must properly secure the drill to prevent the machine from being operated by
unauthorized individuals.

• The operator must never permit personnel to ride on the machine except in the passenger compartment.

• The operator should treat all power lines as live.

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Planning the Job

The person in charge must have a clear understanding of the work to be done and consider all the hazards at the site.
He must develop a plan to do the job safely and explain the plan to the crew members involved. Factors such as these
should be considered:

• Will the drilling take place in wet formations?

• Are there utility lines or structures that must be moved or avoided?

• Are there unusual or extreme weather conditions expected?

• Will drilling be done in night hours?

• Will the machine be propelled on inclines?

• Will drilling be done into difficult formations?

• Has a drilling pattern been developed?

• What is the required depth of the drilling pattern?

• Will special drilling tools be required to complete the job?

• Will vertical or angle drilling be required?

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Operating Precautions

• Operating near or contacting a power line with any part of the

machine can result in electrocution.
Do not raise the drilling mast or operate the machine in the
vicinity of electrical power lines without checking the mini-
mum safe operating perimeter set by local, state or federal
regulations.

• Raising or lowering the mast, and drilling with an unsupported or unleveled machine can result in excessive structural
stress to the machine frames or can cause the machine to overturn.
Do not raise or lower the mast or attempt to drill until the machine is fully supported and leveled by the lev-
eling jacks.

• Drilling with an unlocked mast can result in excessive pressure at the mast raising cylinders causing the mast to fall.
Do not attempt to drill until the mast locking pins are fully engaged.
.

• Before leaving the operator's station, all controls must be in the

neutral position with all locking and safety devices engaged.
Do not allow the drill to operate unattended.

• Do not park or position the machine on grades that exceed the tilt
ratings.
Park or position the machine on level ground or across (hori-
zontal) grade

• Park or position the machine to allow the wind to carry engine exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Exhaust fumes from diesel engines are lethal.

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• Drill pipe that is free to slide through the opening in the top plate
could be released from the loader while traveling.
Before lowering the mast, index the loader to a position
such that the top plate of the loader prevents all drill pipe
from moving past the top plate

General Maintenance Safety Practices

While operating and servicing this machine be aware of the following:

• The sudden release of a pressurized lid or hose can spray hot

oil.
Do not open hydraulic tanks, air reservoirs or hydraulic
connections while the machine is running or the sys-
tems are under pressure.

• Before entering any enclosure, be sure that the door is secured open. Avoid entrapment, be sure that no one is
inside any enclosure before closing and latching the doors.
Enclosures can cause suffocation.

• Before starting any service or maintenance work, always perform a safety/risk analysis of the task.
Performing maintenance work without the proper tools and personal protection equipment can cause seri-
ous injury or death.

• Climbing the mast is a crushing and falling hazard.

Climbing the mast may cause serious injury or death. Stay off the mast at all times.

• Hydraulic oil under extreme pressure from a small opening

can penetrate the skin and inject oil into the body.
Do not attempt to locate a hydraulic leak by using your
hand.

• Pressure in hydraulic systems can be retained for long peri-

ods of time. If not properly released before maintenance
people attempt to work on the hydraulic system, this pres-
sure can let components move or cause hot oil to spray
and hose ends to shoot out at high speed.
Release system pressure before attempting to make
adjustments or repairs.

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• Carelessness in getting on and off equipment can result in seri-

ous injuries.
Always wait until the machine has completely stopped. Do
not jump on or off. Always use both hands and feet and
use the 3-point contact rule.

• Riding the rotary head up and down the mast is a crushing hazard.
Never ride the rotary head for any reason!!! It was not designed to be an elevator.

When there is a need for an operator or helper to work on the rig in the working area or danger zone and this work
involves activation of one or several machine functions, this work shall only be done under the following conditions:

a. There must be two safety trained people present, one should supervise the safety of the other doing the servicing.
Supervision should be done from the operator’s station to ensure immediate access to an emergency stop at all
times.

b. The area where the service work is to be done should be properly illuminated.

c. A reliable mode of communication should be establish between the servicing person and the supervisor.

d. The rig must be completely shut down and all methods of starting disabled before servicing work begins.

Fire Prevention

• Keep the machine clean of vegetation, coal dust and oily rags.

• Clean-up any oil and fuel spills particularly around hot surfaces
and heat producing components.

• Check the Fire Suppression System (FSS), if fitted, for damaged hoses or cylinders.

• Check all electrical lines and connections including battery terminals for a tight fit, wear, abrasion, and corrosion.

• Do not use the drilling machine in oil, gas or waterwell operations unless the well head is properly equipped with blow-
out preventers and safety equipment required by law or as recommended in the American Petroleum Institute's doc-
ument API 54.

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• Check all machine ignition points (engine block, exhaust manifolds, mufflers, turbo-chargers, etc...) to make sure they
are not in contact with any hoses.

• Keep the batteries secured in their compartment and covered.

• Never inject ether or other starting aids into the engine and compressor intake filter(s). Ether or other aids drawn into
the compressor can cause an explosion.

• Do not store flammable fluids on or in the immediate vicinity of the machine.

• Engine oil, hydraulic fluid and compressor oil are flammable. Do not operate a machine with leaking or worn hoses or
lines.

• Do not clean washable filter elements with flammable solvents, diesel fuel, kerosene, or gasoline.

• Do not attempt to perform welding repairs until all flammable materials including oil and fuel spills oily rags, and rock
and coal dust, have been isolated or removed from the machine.

• Disconnect the battery cables before welding on the machine.

• Keep tools away from exposed live electrical parts such as terminals, to avoid arching.

• If charging the batteries, always turn the charger off before making or breaking connections to the battery.

• The compound (ethyl ether) used in the engine starting aid system is extremely flammable. Changing the cylinders
and servicing this system should be done in a well ventilated area. Do not store or install the cylinders in tempera-
tures above 160° F (71° C).

• The anti-freeze compound (methanol) used in the air line anti-ice systems is flammable. Refill the system with com-
pound only in well ventilated areas, away from heat, open flames and sparks. Do not store or expose this system or
the compound to temperatures above 150° F (65° C), or in direct sunlight.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER and SAFE DRILLING PRACTICES

GENERAL

The following safety precautions were developed to minimize the risk of injury during inclement weather when using
Sandvik Mining and Construction drilling equipment.

All persons involved in the planning, operation and servicing of Sandvik Mining and Construction equipment MUST read
and understand the following safety precautions, the manuals developed for this machine and the Safe Operating Prac-
tices outlined in the front of this manual.

While we believe that we have properly identified several potential hazards that could result in property damage or per-
sonnel injury, there are certain hazards which may be present that we have not contemplated.

Bad weather conditions as they relate to this topic include lightning, thunderstorms and severe rainfall.

MANAGEMENT’S RESPOSIBILITIES

High winds, rainfall and cloud cover are often precursors to actual cloud to ground strikes notifying individuals to take
action. Many reported lightning accidents occur with sun, clear skies and no rain present at the beginning as the storm
approaches because; people ignore these precursors. Generally the lightning threat diminishes with time after the last
sound of thunder, but may persist for more than 30 minutes.

It is the responsibility of management to:

• Be aware of daily weather conditions within a 100 mile (161 Km) radius of the mine property.

• Determine a plan of action relating to expected bad or unexpected weather conditions.

• Notify equipment operators of impending storms. Communication to equipment operators may be given via two way
radio and/or in person.

• Consider that drill operators need ample time:

a. to retrieve drill pipe from blastholes and well bottom.

b. lower masts to a horizontal position or position feed rails into feed supports.

c. give the drill engine an adequate cool down period prior to shutting machine down.

d. leave machine cabin or operator platform and transport to central meeting location.

• Give equipment operators an all clear signal after the storm has cleared the area.

Note To Supervisors!

Recognize that equipment operators should be given adequate time to prepare the machine to move to specific loca-
tions for safe keeping. Crawler mounted drill machines have a maximum travel speed not exceeding 2.2 mph (3.5 kph).

RAINFALL AND FLOODING

When notified of an impending storm, machine operators should:

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•Move the drill machine to higher ground conditions.

Never leave a drill machine at the lowest floor position of
a mine or quarry or in a low lying ditch that could trap
water runoff.

•Move the drill machine to stable ground and away from

unstable crests or the face.
Never leave a drill machine on the front face of the drill
pattern while rain and severe weather pose a threat of
loose ground falls or washouts.

•When operating machines in a construction application, equipment operators shall move the drill machine to higher
stable ground.
Never leave a drill machine in any construction zone roadway, river bed or drainage ditch.

•Move the drill machine to stable ground away from high walls and any threat where rock or water erosion may
allow unstable ground to fall or slide.

THUNDERSTORMS AND LIGHTNING

A publication written in MSHA Holmes Safety Association Bulletin April 2001 gives a simple flash bang formula to calcu-
late lightning proximity.

The FLASH BANG method is determined by counting the seconds between the visible lightning and the sound of thun-
der. This delay in seconds when divided by 5 will give an approximate value in miles as to how close the active lightning
is to your worksite.

Example: when you see lightning and it takes (10) ten seconds to hear the thunder divide by (5) five. The approximate
distance of lightning proximity is 2 miles (3.2 km).

If the flash bang measurement is 30 seconds or less seek shelter immediately and remain indoors, away from electrical
devices, water and metal components.

Supervisors shall notify equipment operators in a timely manner. This is to allow the drill operator adequate time to per-
form the required operation principals needed and secure the machine in a safe manner.

• Equipment operators shall retrieve drill pipe from blastholes, secure drilling tools and lower mast to a horizontal
position into the mast rest supports.
Understand that the mast in a vertical position with drill pipe in the ground is capable of attracting high volt-
age lightning.

NOTE !
If the operator and machine are inside or near a blast area follow procedures written in USA Federal Metal and Non-
metal Mine safety Standards 30CFR 56/57/58 manual.

• Equipment operators shall move the machine to secure ground as noted in the rainfall and flooding description.

• Equipment operators shall give adequate engine cool down period prior to shutting machine down. Adequate
engine cool down periods range between 3 to 5 minutes.
Follow engine manufacture specifications as a standard.

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• Equipment operators shall secure the machine, close doors and windows, leave the machine cabin and dismount
the machine in a proper 3 point contact with the boarding ladder.

• Equipment operators shall drive or be transported to a central meeting location away from bad weather and storm
conditions.

There are exceptions to the rules when bad weather develops and time does not permit adequate machine preparation
- shutdown principals.

Exceptions

If you do get caught in an electircal storm and have little or no time to prepare, remember that, no place is absolutely
safe from the lightning threat, however, some places are safer than others.

When operators are inside a enclosed stable structure such as a machine cabin or the truck cab it is recommended that:

• all windows are closed

• all doors closed

• do not touch metal parts

• do not use two way radio communication

NOTE!
Wait inside the enclosed cab as long as it takes for the storm or lightning to subside. Do not attempt to dismount the
machine when lightning is in your immediate work area.

If lightning is present within a 20 mile (32 km) radius of your location be aware of your surroundings when outdoors.
Seek adequate shelter immediately.

If lightning is present within the 20 mile (32 km) radius, and a decision is made to dismount the machine, use a standard
3 point contact down the boarding ladder to dismount the machine.

Move away from the machine quickly and into a enclosed vehicle or adequate shelter. Maintain a distance greater than
100 yards (92 m) to prevent electrical draw in the event lightning did strike the mining equipment.

Static interference on AM radio channels is another indicator as to lightning proximity.

Lightning detectors are available aftermarket as a measuring instrument to determine lightning proximity. Blasting crews
are aware of lightning hazards and may have a lightning detector on site.

If you are caught in the open with lightning nearby and shelter is not available the safest position to be in is to be
crouched down on the balls of your feet. Keep your feet as close to one another as possible.

Do not allow your hands (or other body parts) to touch the ground. Use your hands to cover your ears and brace for a
loud thunderous bang.

Lightning struck victims carry no electrical charge and should be given first aid treatment immediately!

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

If lightning does strike a drill machine parked in any position (mast up or down) expect major component failures. A total
machine inspection is in order.

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Electrical charge should dissipate immediately after impact.

Prior to climbing on board a machine known to have been struck by lightning use the back side of either hand (knuckle
side) to lightly touch the boarding ladder.

Reference material

MSHA Holmes Safety Association Bulletin April 2001

Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety and Health Standards 30CRF 56/57/58 Ninth Edition (1999).

National weather service (www.noaa.gov)

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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
This manual provides a step-by-step guide to
operating and performing scheduled lubrication
and maintenance for your drill. A thorough
study of this manual is recommended before
operation or maintenance of the machine is
attempted.
Careful attention should be given to the service
and maintenance instructions for the various
components and systems of the machine.
Experience indicates that the procedures
described herein are preferred practices and
that failure to comply with them can materially
shorten the useful life of the equipment and/or
reduce its standard performance.
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Some photographs in this manual may show
details or attachments that are different from
your unit, due to optional equipment and/or
advancement of product design. Contact your
Sandvik Mining and Construction dealer for
details of lubrication or maintenance not cov-
ered in this publication.
The parts manual should be referred to when it
is necessary to order repair parts. For prompt
and efficient parts service, contact your
Sandvik Mining and Construction dealer, giving
the model and serial number of the machine,
along with the part number and description of
the items required, as their personnel are fully
qualified to assist and advise you on any ser-
vice or operational problems that may be
encountered. Sandvik Mining and Construction
Field Representatives are also available to you
for advice and assistance on special problems.
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
Application of Rig
The D75KS machine is designed for construc-
tion and surface mine drilling.
! DANGER
The installation and use of unauthorized
components or modifications to the original
design of this rig may cause personal injury
or death.
Do not modify or install aftermarket compo-
nents to this rig without approval from Sand-
vik Mining and Construction.
Recommended Operating Conditions
This machine was designed to operate at ambi-
ent temperatures of -40°C to +54°C (-40°F to
+130°F).
Introduction - Page 1-1
Manners and Conditions In Which This
Machine Should NOT Be Used
• Inadequate training of operator.
• Unathorized persons in working area.
• Inadequate lighting.
• Inadequate grading.
• Transporting people.
• Defective safety systems.

Sound Pressure and Power Levels

The measurement of the sound power and the

sound pressure levels at the operator’s cab
have been measured in accordance with Euro-
pean Drill Rig Standard EN791 and the EC
Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC and amend-
ments thereof.

The average sound level emitted by machinery:

84 dB

Sound level In Cab: 70 dB

Vibration Value

The measurement of the vibration value at the

operator’s cab have been measured in accor-
dance with European Drill Rig Standard EN791
and the EC Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC
and amendments thereof. Vibration does not
exceed 0,5m/s².

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NOMENCLATURE/TERMINOLOGY

The terms used on this illustration are used throughout this manual.

FRONT
AIR CLEANER COOLER COMPRESSOR

ROTARY HEAD

FEED CHAIN
RECEIVER TANK
ENGINE
MUFFLERS

WATER BATTERY
DRILL PIPE INJECTION BOX
TANK

MAST PROPEL 19716-1

PUMP DRIVE

19716-3
HYDRAULIC
PUMP DRIVE
LUBRICATOR
TANK

DUST COLLECTOR
HYDRAULIC
TANK

CAB
JACK
CYLINDER

MAST
RAISING
CYLINDERS

LOADER

CRAWLERS CAB
DUST HOOD
REAR
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 D75KS (1300 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS

DRILL RATING
Hole Size 9” to 11” (228 - 279 mm)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Std. tooling) 33’ 6” (10.2m)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Special tooling 36’ 6” (11.1m)
Total Depth Capacity 175’ (53m)

UNDERCARRIAGE
Type Caterpillar® - Model 330EL
Length 17’ 5” (5.31 m)
Pads (Shoes) Triple Grouser 33.5” (850 mm)
Travel Speed 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h)
Gradeability (Mast Down) 59% (approximately 28°)
Drive HP each track 160 hp (119 kW)
Ground Bearing Pressure (Std. Equipment) 10.9 psi (75.1 kPa)
Width Over Tracks 14’ (4.27 m)
Rollers 11 Lower - 2 Upper

DRILL POWER
Caterpillar® Model 3412E DITTA HEUI/ADEM 650 hp (485 kW)
Rated Speed 1800 rpm
Fuel Capacity 600 gallons US (2274 l)

COMPRESSOR
Type Single Stage Oil Flooded Screw Type
Manufacturer Sullair 1300cfm (36.8m³m) @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) @ 1800 rpm

FEED SYSTEM
Type 2 Hydraulic Cylinders and Chains
Rated Bit Loading 75,000 lbs (34,050 kg)
Rated Pullback 43,400 lbs (19,658 kg)
Feed Rate 0-89 fpm (27 mpm)
Retract Rate 0-114 fpm (34.8 mpm)

ROTARY HEAD
Type
Drive Motor
Maximum Rotary Horsepower
Standard Rotary Speed/Torque
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque
Gear Case Type
Hydraulic Axial Piston
190 hp (142 kW)
97 rpm @ 124,700 in-lbs (14,091 Nm)
78 rpm @ 154,200 in-lbs (17,425 Nm)
117 rpm @ 103,180 in-lbs (11,659 Nm)

TOOL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (Loader)

Type Carousel (Inside Mast)
Number of Positions 4
Pipe Sizes 7” to 9-5/8” (178 to 244 mm)

WEIGHT
Operating Weight w/Drill Pipe 135,000 lbs (61,236 kg)

DIMENSIONS
Length (mast down) 51’ (15.54 m)
Width (operating) 16’ 7” (5.05 m)
Height (mast up) 53’ 7” (16.33 m)
Height (mast down) 17’ 6” (5.33 m)

ELECTRICAL
Alternator 24VDC 100amp
Air Conditioner 24VDC
Batteries 4 Size 8D @ 12 Volt - 1350 CCA

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 D75KS (1600 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS

DRILL RATING
Hole Size 9” to 11” (228 - 279 mm)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Std. tooling) 33’ 6” (10.2m)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Special tooling 36’ 6” (11.1m)
Total Depth Capacity 175’ (53m)

UNDERCARRIAGE
Type Caterpillar® - Model 330EL
Length 17’ 5” (5.31 m)
Pads (Shoes) Triple Grouser 33.5” (850 mm)
Travel Speed 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h)
Gradeability (Mast Down) 59% (approximately 28°)
Drive HP each track 160 hp (119 kW)
Ground Bearing Pressure (Std. Equipment) 10.9 psi (75.1 kPa)
Width Over Tracks 14’ (4.27 m)
Rollers 11 Lower - 2 Upper

DRILL POWER
Caterpillar® Model 3412E DITTA HEUI/ADEM 650 hp (485 kW)
Model C27 800 hp (597 kW)
Rated Speed 1800 rpm
Fuel Capacity 600 gallons US (2274 l)

COMPRESSOR
Type Single Stage Oil Flooded Screw Type
Manufacturer Sullair 1600cfm (45 m³m) @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) @ 1800 rpm

FEED SYSTEM
Type 2 Hydraulic Cylinders and Chains
Rated Bit Loading 75,000 lbs (34,050 kg)
Rated Pullback 43,400 lbs (19,658 kg)
Feed Rate 0-89 fpm (27 mpm)
Retract Rate 0-114 fpm (34.8 mpm)

ROTARY HEAD
Type
Drive Motor
Maximum Rotary Horsepower
Standard Rotary Speed/Torque
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque
Gear Case Type
Hydraulic Axial Piston
190 hp (142 kW)
97 rpm @ 124,700 in-lbs (14,091 Nm)
78 rpm @ 154,200 in-lbs (17,425 Nm)
117 rpm @ 103,180 in-lbs (11,659 Nm)

TOOL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (Loader)

Type Carousel (Inside Mast)
Number of Positions 4
Pipe Sizes 7” to 9-5/8” (178 to 244 mm)

WEIGHT
Operating Weight w/Drill Pipe 135,000 lbs (61,236 kg)

DIMENSIONS
Length (mast down) 51’ (15.54 m)
Width (operating) 16’ 7” (5.05 m)
Height (mast up) 53’ 7” (16.33 m)
Height (mast down) 17’ 6” (5.33 m)

ELECTRICAL
Alternator 24VDC 100amp
Air Conditioner 24VDC
Batteries 4 Size 8D @ 12 Volt - 1350 CCA

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 D75KS (2000 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS

DRILL RATING
Hole Size 9” to 11” (228 - 279 mm)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Std. tooling) 33’ 6” (10.2m)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Special tooling 36’ 6” (11.1m)
Total Depth Capacity 175’ (53m)

UNDERCARRIAGE
Type Caterpillar® - Model 330EL
Length 17’ 5” (5.31 m)
Pads (Shoes) Triple Grouser 33.5” (850 mm)
Travel Speed 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h)
Gradeability (Mast Down) 59% (approximately 28°)
Drive HP each track 160 hp (119 kW)
Ground Bearing Pressure (Std. Equipment) 10.9 psi (75.1 kPa)
Width Over Tracks 14’ (4.27 m)
Rollers 11 Lower - 2 Upper

DRILL POWER
Caterpillar® Model 3412E DITTA HEUI/ADEM 800 hp (597 kW)
Model C27 875 hp (652 kW) or 800 hp (597)
Rated Speed 1800 rpm
Fuel Capacity 600 gallons US (2274 l)

COMPRESSOR
Type Single Stage Oil Flooded Screw Type
Manufacturer Sullair 2000cfm (56.6 m³m) @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) @ 1800 rpm

FEED SYSTEM
Type 2 Hydraulic Cylinders and Chains
Rated Bit Loading 75,000 lbs (34,050 kg)
Rated Pullback 43,400 lbs (19,658 kg)
Feed Rate 0-89 fpm (27 mpm)
Retract Rate 0-114 fpm (34.8 mpm)

ROTARY HEAD
Type
Drive Motor
Maximum Rotary Horsepower
Standard Rotary Speed/Torque
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque
Gear Case Type
Hydraulic Axial Piston
190 hp (142 kW)
97 rpm @ 124,700 in-lbs (14,091 Nm)
78 rpm @ 154,200 in-lbs (17,425 Nm)
117 rpm @ 103,180 in-lbs (11,659 Nm)

TOOL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (Loader)

Type Carousel (Inside Mast)
Number of Positions 4
Pipe Sizes 7” to 9-5/8” (178 to 244 mm)

WEIGHT
Operating Weight w/Drill Pipe 135,000 lbs (61,236 kg)

DIMENSIONS
Length (mast down) 51’ (15.54 m)
Width (operating) 16’ 7” (5.05 m)
Height (mast up) 53’ 7” (16.33 m)
Height (mast down) 17’ 6” (5.33 m)

ELECTRICAL
Alternator 24VDC 100amp
Air Conditioner 24VDC
Batteries 4 Size 8D @ 12 Volt - 1350 CCA

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Introduction - Page 1-7

 DIMENSIONS

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 SECTION 2

OPERATOR CONTROLS and guisher from it’s mounting base.

3. Hold the extiguisher upright and pull the ring
OPERATION pin.
4. From 3 meters (9ft) away, direct the hose at
the base of the fire.
GENERAL 5. Squeeze the handle and sweep the hose
from side to side.
This section of the manual discusses safety 6. After use have the extinguisher refilled.
equipment the operator should be familiar with
before operating the machine as well as control RING HANDLE
PIN
identification, machine limitations, and operat-
ing procedures. CHARGE
GAUGE

FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Before operating this machine become familiar

with the location and operation of all safety CLAMP
related equipment. Walk around the machine RELEASE
and note the location and understand the mean-
ing of all DANGER, WARNING and NOTICE
decals.

Fire Extinguisher Location and Operation

Cab Emergency Exits
Fire extinguishers are located at the right front
side of the rig and near the cab as shown. Operator cab emergency exits are the cab
doors and the side window.

KICK OUT
75-40 GLASS
245-59 TO EXIT

CAB DOOR

Read the operating instructions on the side of

the extinguisher and check to see that the
Emergency Stops and Battery Disconnect
charge indicator needle is not in the red zone.

Operate the fire extinguisher as follows:

1. Shutdown the rig. The emergency stops were designed to
2. Pull the clamp release and remove the extin- shutdown the machine in an emergency situa-

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tion only. Before resetting an emergency stop,
determine how to avoid the situation which
caused the emergency stop to be used. EMERGENCY STOP #3

Emergency stop #1 is located in the operator’s C75-41

cab. Push this button to stop the engine and all
machine operations. Pull the button out to reset.

Emergency stop #2 is located on the mast. Pull

this cord to stop the engine and all machine
operations. Push the reset button before restart-
ing the rig.

EMERGENCY
STOP #1

The battery disconnect switches are

located on the right side frame near the battery
box. Turn the keys to the “OFF” position to cut
75-39 electrical power to the machine.

BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES

75-37
DMS

CE OPTION Fire Suppression

ONLY

22133s1
EMERGENCY IN CASE OF FIRE!
STOP #2

When a fire starts, the way you react is very

important. As soon as you become aware of a
fire, do the following four things:

1. Turn the machine off.

2. Quickly actuate the fire suppression system

RESET BUTTON by pulling the safety ring pin and pushing down
the plunger on the actuator.
Emergency stop #3 is located on the engine
control box.

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 GENERAL PICTOGRAMS

The following symbols can be found on this rig.

EMERGENCY STOP
6120-s1

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

3. Get away from your machine. Take a hand

portable extinguisher along if you can.
ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL
4. Stand by with the hand portable extin-
guisher.
SIGNAL HORN

RESULTS
WATER ONLY
If you leave the machine running, it may add
fuel to the fire or restart the fire with sparks.
ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER
React quickly so the fire is caught before it
grows too large. CRUSHING HAZARD

By leaving the immediate fire area, you protect

yourself from windblown flames, explosions or
other dangers created by the fire. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER

Heat remaining from the fire could cause reigni- WINCH CAPACITY
tion after the fire suppression system has dis-
charged. Because of this, it is important that
someone stand by, at a safe distance, with a
FEED (PULLDOWN) CYLINDER
hand portable extinguisher. This standby should
CAPACITY
be maintained until all possibility of reignition is
past.

When a fire suppression system discharges,

there is considerable noise accompanied by
clouds of dry chemical. While breathing foreign DANGER, WARNING and NOTICE DECALS
particles is not pleasant, the agent FORAY is
General
non-toxic and exposure during a fire will not
harm you.
The following illustrations show the general
placement of the Notice, Warning and Danger
AFTER THE FIRE IS OUT
decals found on this machine. These decals
should make it clear to the operator where the
Machinery should not be restarted until it has
major risks for personal injury and machine
been serviced and cleaned (water may be used
damage are, and what measures should be
to remove the dry chemical). Immediately
taken to operate this equipment safely.
recharge the fire suppression system. You
needed it once, you may need it again.

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ISO SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION
Three types of symbols are used in this product’s manuals and on the product itself; Manda-
tory Action, Prohibited Action and Hazard.

Mandatory Action Symbols

HARDHAT REQUIRED EYE PROTECTION

REQUIRED

HEARING PROTECTION GLOVES REQUIRED

REQUIRED

WEAR SAFETY STEEL-TOED REFER TO MANUAL

SHOES

USE LOCKOUT / TAGOUT REPIRATOR REQUIRED

SAFETY TETHER REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTION

CLOTHING REQUIRED

LIFTING POINT TOWING POINT

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Prohibitive Action Symbols

NO SMOKING DO NOT DRINK WATER

NO CLIMBING DO NOT TOUCH - HOT

SURFACE

DO NOT WELD NO OPEN FLAME

DO NOT INJECT ETHER DO NOT REMOVE GUARD

Hazard Symbols

LOW CLEARANCE HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZ-

ARD

LIFTING HAZARD FIRE HAZARD

FLYING MATERIAL HAZARD GENERAL HAZARD

EXPLOSION HAZARD FALLING OBJECT HAZARD

SKIN INJECTION HAZARD TRIP HAZARD

DUST / SILICA HAZARD CRUSH HAZARD - FEET

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 DANGER DECALS
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10° 22°

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Controls and Operation - Page 2-9
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 A1 A2. RECEIVER AIR PRESSURE
A2 This gauge indicates the air pressure as mea-
A3 sured at the air receiver tank. This gauge
A4 should read slightly higher than the working air
pressure gauge when drilling is taking place.

A5
A3. ROTATION PRESSURE
This gauge indicates hydraulic oil pressure as
measured at the rotary head motor. Pressure is
controlled by turning the rotation pressure con-
trol valve (F11).

A4. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE

This gauge indicates hydraulic oil pressure as
measured at the control valve bank operating
OPERATOR’S STATION the feed cylinders (pulldown force).
“A” PANEL

A1. WORKING AIR PRESSURE A5. OPERATOR STATION LIGHTS

This gauge indicates the air pressure as mea- This two-position toggle switch operates the
sured at the drill bit. operator station lights.

Lift the switch up to turn the lights on.

Push the switch down to turn the lights off.

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 B1 B5
B6 B3. F JACK
B2 B7 B8 This indicator illuminates (GREEN) to confirm
that the front jack (levelling) cylinder is fully
B3
retracted.
B9

B10
B4

B11

B12 B4. R JACK

B13 This indicator illuminates (GREEN) to confirm
75-39 that the right rear jack (levelling) cylinder is fully
B14 retracted.
B15

B16
B17
B5. FUEL
B18
This gauge indicates the level of engine diesel
fuel.
OPERATOR’S STATION
“B” PANEL

B6. DISENGAGE - ANGLE LOCKING

This indicator illuminates (RED) when the mast
locking pins are not engaged.
B1. HEAD SPEED
This tachometer gauge indicates the drive
speed of the rotary head and the drill string in
multiples of 10 with a maximum of 200 revolu-
tions per minute.
B7. ENGAGED - ANGLE LOCKING
This indicator illuminates (GREEN) when the
mast locking pins are fully engaged.

B2. L JACK
This indicator illuminates (GREEN) to confirm
that the left rear jack (levelling) cylinder is fully B8. ENGINE RPM
retracted.
This tachometer gauge indicates the engine
rotation speed in multiples of 100’s of rpms.

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B9. WATER TEMPERATURE
This gauge indicates the coolant temperature of
the engine. The normal operating temperature
is indicated by the green zone.
B15. ETHER
This pushbutton switch activates the cold
weather starting system. Refer to the topic on
starting the engine in cold weather for more
instructions on using this switch.

B10. DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERA-

TURE
This gauge indicates the temperature of the air
that is discharged by the compressor by mea-
suring the temperature of the discharged oil.
B16. START
Push this button in to start the engine. Release
the button when the engine has started. Refer
to topics on starting the engine for more infor-
mation on the use of this button.

B11. OIL PRESSURE

This gauge indicates the engine lubricating oil B17. BY-PASS
pressure.
This switch activates the engine shutdown sys-
tem by-pass. This by-pass system is needed
when starting the engine while the engine and
compressor oil pressures have not reached
B12. BATTERY their operating levels. For more information on
This voltmeter indicates the battery charge volt- the use of this switch refer to the topic “Starting
age. The normal voltage reading will be slightly the Engine”.
above 24V.

B18. ENGINE - OFF/ON

When this key operated switch is placed in the
B13. LIGHTS ON position the machine’s electrical system is
Pull this switch out to illuminate the work area energized. The switch must be placed in the
lights. Push the switch in to extinguish the OFF position when the machine is shutdown to
lights. prevent the batteries from discharging.

B14. ENGINE SPEED - HI/LO

With this toggle switch in the up (HI) position,
the engine rpm increases to 1800 rpm. With
this switch in the down (LO) position, the engine
rpm decreases to 1200 rpm.

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 Pull down on the lever to ready the wrench for
breaking a joint.

C5
C6
C7
C1 C2 C3

75-391.TIF C4 C2. DUSTHOOD - UP/DOWN

This lever controls the raising and lowering of
the dust hood assembly.

C1 Push up on the lever to raise the dusthood

assembly.

C2 Pull down on the lever to lower the dusthood

assembly.
C3

C3. DUSTHOOD - OPEN/CLOSE

This lever controls the opening and closing of
C8 the dust hood door.
C1
Push up on the lever to open the dusthood door.
C2
C3
Pull down on the lever to close the dusthood
door.

OPERATOR’S STATION
“C” PANEL
C4. V-BLOCK - IN/OUT
This lever controls the actuation of the V-block
cylinder.

Push up on the lever to position the V-block IN

the drilling area.
C1. TONG - IN/OUT
This lever controls the movement of the tong Pull down on the lever to retract the V-block
wrench cylinder. OUT of the drilling area.

Push up on the lever to extend the cylinder and-

break a drill string joint.
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C5. SWING - IN/OUT

Push up on this control to swing the autotong

mechanism in to position at the drill pipe.

Pull down on this control to swing the autotong

mechanism away from the drill pipe.

C6. CLAMP - OPEN/CLOSE

Push up on this control to open the autotong

jaws and release the drill string.

Pull down on this control to close the tong jaws

and clamp the drill string.

C7. BREAK - IN/OUT

Push up on this control to break the drill string

connection.

Pull down on the lever to retract the cylinder and

ready the tong for the next break.

C8. POWER BREAKOUT - IN/OUT

Push up on this control to break the drill string

connection.

Pull down on the lever to retract the wrench and

ready the tong for the next break.

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 clogged and oil is bypassing the filter. Push to
test the indicator.

D1

D2
D3 D2. CHECK ENGINE
D4 This indicator illuminates (red) when the engine
is sending a diagnostic code at indicator D3.
55-24.TIF

D3. DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDICA-

TOR
This indicator will illuminate (red) coded pulses
when an engine problem has been detected by
the engine’s self-diagnostic system. Refer to
the Caterpillar® engine Operation & Mainte-
nance Manual for more information on this sys-
tem.

D3
D4. EMERGENCY STOP
D2
Push this switch to stop all machine functions.
Do not use this switch to shutdown the
D5
machine in a non-emergency situation.

D4
S
DM
NO

D5. CHANGE HYDRAULIC FIL-

TERS
D1
This indicator illuminates (red) when the filter is
clogged and oil is bypassing the filter. Push to
test the indicator.

OPERATOR’S STATION
“D” PANEL

D1. CHANGE COMPRESSOR FIL-

TERS
This indicator illuminates (red) when the filter is
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 E3. LOADER INDEX - RT/LT
This lever controls the direction that the drill
pipe loader is indexed (rotated).
75-39.TIF Push the lever forward to index the carousel to
E1 the right.
E2
Pull the lever back to index the carousel to the
E3
left.
E4 E5
E6
E7
E8

E4. LOADER SWING - RETRACT/

LOAD
This lever controls the positioning motion of the
loader mechanism.
OPERATOR’S STATION Push the lever to retract the loader (away from
“E” PANEL the drilling area).

Pull the lever back to load the loader (position it

under the rotary head).

E1. WINCH - UP/DOWN

This lever controls the operation of the winch.

Push this lever forward to raise (spool in) the E5. EXHAUSTER/WATER
winch rope. This lever controls the dust suppression sys-
tems.
Pull this lever to lower (spool out) the winch
rope. Push forward on this lever to start the dust col-
lector.

Pull back on this lever to start the water injection

system.

E2. LOADER - LOCK/UNLOCK

This lever controls the drill pipe loader locking
mechanism.

Push the lever forward to lock the loader. E6. WRENCH - IN/OUT
This lever controls the positioning motion of the
Pull the lever back to unlock the loader. holding wrench.

Push the lever forward to slided the wrench

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towards the drill pipe.

Pull the lever back to retract the wrench.

E8. AIR - ON/OFF
This lever controls the injection of working (bail-
ing) air into the drill string.

Pull this lever to bail the hole.

E7. MAST - LOCK/UNLOCK
Push this lever to stop the air flow.
This lever controls the movement of the mast
locking cylinders.

Push the lever forward to LOCK the mast.

Pull the lever back to UNLOCK the mast.

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 F2. FEED
75-39.TIF This lever controls the speed of the feed sys-
F3 tem.
F2
F1 NOTE !
The operations controlled by the positioning of
this control lever are dependent upon the posi-
F5 tion of the FEED - UP/DOWN lever (F1).
F7
F16
F11
With the FEED - UP/DOWN lever (F1) in either
F15 the “UP” or “DOWN” position push forward on
F4 this lever to control the speed of the pulldown or
raising of the rotary head.
F17
F6
F9
F10 F8
F12
F14
F3. ROTATION - F/R
This lever regulates the speed and direction of
F13 the rotary head motor(s).

Push the lever forward to rotate the drill string in

a clockwise rotation. The further forward this
lever is pushed, the faster the rotation speed.
OPERATOR’S STATION The drill string speed is shown on the HEAD
“F” PANEL SPEED tachometer gauge (B1).

Pull back on the lever to rotate the drill string in

F1. FEED - UP\DOWN & FAST FEED
This lever controls the mode of the feed system.
Pull back on this lever to enable the
feed cylinders to extend and lower the rotary
head.
Push forward on this lever to enable the feed
cylinders to retract and raise the rotary head.
With the lever pushed forward,
depress the button on top of the lever to over-
ride the speed set at lever F2.
a counter-clockwise rotation. The further this
lever is pulled back, the faster the rotation
speed. The drill string speed is shown on the
HEAD SPEED tachometer gauge (B1).
F4. FEED PRESSURE CON-
TROL
This knob regulates the hydraulic oil pressure
applied to the feed cylinder. Turn the knob
clockwise to increase (pulldown) force. Turn
the knob counter clockwise to decrease the
pressure as shown on the FEED PRESSURE
gauge (A4).

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 F8. LEVEL
Use this device to ensure that the machine is
F5. TORQUE CONTROL -
level after the jack cylinders have been lowered.
ROTARY
This knob regulates the hydraulic oil pressure
applied to the drill string’s rotational motor.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase hydraulic

torque pressure. F9. MAST - DOWN/UP
This lever controls the up and down motions of
Turn the knob counter clockwise to decrease the drilling mast.
torque pressure as shown on the ROTATION
PRESSURE gauge (A3).
! DANGER
Operating near or contacting a power line
with any part of the machine can result in
electrocution. Do not raise the drilling mast
or operate the machine in the vicinity of
F6. WATER CON- electrical power lines without checking the
TROL minimum safe operating perimeter set by
This control varies the amount of water injected local, state or national regulations.
into the down the hole air supply. With the
EXHAUSTER/WATER control (E7) in the Pull back on this lever to raise the mast.
WATER position:
Push this lever forward to lower the mast.
Rotate the knob clockwise to decrease the
amount of water injected.

Rotate the knob counterclockwise to increase

the amount of water injected.
F10. LEFT JACK - UP/DOWN
Refer to the topic on the water injection opera- This lever controls the raising (extending) and
tion for more instructions on the use of this con- lowering (retracting) of the left rear jack (level-
trol. ling) cylinder.

Push this lever forward to retract (pick up) the

F7. COOLER FAN CONTROL - TEMPERA- cylinder. Indicator light B2 will illuminate to con-
TURE AT OR BELOW 40°F (4°C)/ TEMPERA- firm that the jack is fully retracted.
TURE ABOVE 40°F (4°C)
Pull this lever back to extend (lower) the left rear
Position this switch to the TEMPERATURE AT jack cylinder.
OR BELOW 40°F (4°C) when outside tempera-
tures dictate.

Position this switch to the TEMPERATURE

ABOVE 40°F (4°C) when outside temperatures
dictate. F11. FRONT JACK - UP/DOWN
This lever controls the raising (extending) and
lowering (retracting) of the front jack (levelling)
cylinder.
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Push this lever up to retract (pick up) the cylin-
der. Indicator light B3 will illuminate to confirm
that the jack is fully retracted.
Pull this lever down to extend (lower) the front
jack cylinder.
F12. RIGHT JACK - UP/DOWN
This lever controls the raising (extending) and
lowering (retracting) of the right rear jack (level-
ling) cylinder.
Push this lever up to retract (pick up) the cylin-
der. Indicator light B4 will illuminate to confirm
that the jack is fully retracted.
Pull this lever down to extend (lower) the right
rear jack cylinder.
F13.PROPEL DEADMAN PEDAL
This optional foot pedal prevents the machine
from being propelled unless the operator is at
the operators station.
Depress this pedal before operating the propel
control levers (F15 or F16).
Release this pedal after releasing the propel
control levers (F15 or F16).
NOTICE
Do not use this pedal for stopping the
machine. Serious damage to the propel
components will occur.
F14. THREAD GREASER
Depress this optional pedal to spray lubricant on
the drill pipe threads.
F15. LEFT TRACK LEVER
This lever regulates the speed and direction of
the left side crawler track.
Push this lever up to propel the left crawler
tracks forward.
Pull this lever down to propel the left crawler
tracks in reverse.
Refer to the topic on propelling the machine for
more instructions on the use of this control.
NOTE!
The engine will not start until this control is
placed in the center “NEUTRAL” position.
F16. RIGHT TRACK LEVER
This lever regulates the speed and direction of
the RIGHT side crawler track.
This lever controls the propelling of the right
crawler tracks.
Push this lever up to propel the right crawler
tracks forward.
Pull this lever back to propel the right crawler
tracks in reverse. Refer to the topic on propel-
ling the machine for more instructions on the
use of this control.
NOTE!
The engine will not start until this control is
placed in the center “NEUTRAL” position.
F17. FEED PRESSURE OVERRIDE
This two position switch overrides the setting of
the FEED PRESSURE CONTROL (F4). Use
this switch as required when retracting drill pipe
from the hole to override the setting of the feed
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pressure control and increase the feed pump to
maximum pressure.

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Controls and Operation - Page 2-25
Page 2-26
DRILL OPERATION
General
The following operating suggestions are offered
as a reminder rather than as an attempt to
instruct, since a machine of this size must not
be entrusted to anyone except a fully trained
and qualified operator.
Preparation Inspection and Adjustments
Before operating the drill:
• Read and understand the “Safe Operating
Practices for Drillers” at the front of this man-
ual.
• Perform the “8 Hour or Shift Change Main-
tenance Checks” outlined in this manual.
• Adjust the operator seat to provide a com-
fortable and safe operating position.
Starting the Engine
The engine will not start until:
• All controls are in the "NEUTRAL" position.
• The battery disconnect switches are in the
‘ON’ position
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
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1. Place the ENGINE SPEED switch (B14) in
the ‘LO’ position.
RECEIVER AIR
PRESSURE GAUGE (A2)
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
Step 1. ENGINE LO (B14)
Step 4. IGNITION ON (B18)
Step 5. HOLD BYPASS (B17) and
PUSH START (B16)
ENGINE START-UP SWITCHES
2. Alert others in the vicinity of the machine
that the machine will be starting.
! WARNING
Do not inject a starting aid into air cleaners.
Personnel injury can occur from exploding
gases.
3. If the outside temperature is below 32° F (0°
C) depress ETHER button (B15) and hold for 3
seconds.
4. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch
(B18) and turn the key to the ON position.
5. Push the BYPASS switch (B17) down and at
the same time push in the START button (B16).
Once the engine starts, release the START but-
ton (B16) but continue to hold the BYPASS
switch (B17) up until the RECEIVER AIR PRES-
SURE gauge (A2) reads 110 psi.
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NOTE!
If the BYPASS switch (B17) is released before
110 psi is achieved, the engine will shut down.
Before trying to restart the engine, make certain
that the pressure reading on the RECEIVER
AIR PRESSURE gauge (A2) is at 0.

The engine should be at low idle (1200 rpm) on

the engine tachometer (B8).

B14
B8

B9

B18

ENGINE RPM and

WATER TEMPERATURE

Step 2. SPEED LO (B14)

Continue to run the engine at idle until the Step 4. IGNITION OFF (B18)
engine water temperature (B9) rises to a mini-
mum of 180°F (82°C). ENGINE SHUTDOWN SWITCHES

NOTE!
Hydraulic oil can be warmed by retracting the
loader (E4) pushed forward) and stalling the cyl- 3. Let engine run at "IDLE" for 5 minutes.
inder for no longer than 2 minutes at a time.
During the winter months, a warm-up period 4. After engine has idled for 5 minutes, turn key
may take as long as 15 minutes. switch (B18) To "OFF".

5. Make certain all electric switches and radio

Shutting Down the Machine (if equipped) are "OFF", so not to drain the bat-
teries.
When shutting the machine down at end of a
shift or overnight try to position the machine on
6. Remove keys from switch (if required by
level ground. This will permit you to get an accu-
company), lock cab doors and put the keys in a
rate reading on fluid levels before the machine
safe place.
is restarted for the next shift.

1. Make certain all controls are in "NEUTRAL". 7. Turn the battery disconnect switches to the
“OFF” position.
2. Set the engine speed switch (B14) to LO.

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Propelling the Machine (Tramming)
! WARNING
! WARNING
Exceeding the maximum incline limits can
cause personnel injury or death. In
machines equipped with the optional CE
package, an alarm will sound in the opera-
tor’s cab when the pitch angle (front to rear)
reaches 11° or when the roll angle (side to
side) reaches 18°. If this alarm sounds - stop
propelling the machine and determine if it is
safe to continue.

Before tramming the drill: 5m

(15 ft.)

• Determine if propelling should be done with

the mast in the drilling position (vertical), or
stowed for longer distance or transporting posi-
tion (horizontal).
• Remove all drill pipe if tramming for long dis-
tances.
• Fully retract the drill pipe loaders.
• Refer to the topics on “Lowering the Mast”
and “Propelling to the Next Hole”.

1. Check the surrounding area that you will be

propelling in for any obstacles.
(15 ft.)
5m

2. Place the ENGINE SPEED switch (B14) in While propelling, it is forbidden to be in the
the “HI” position. propelling area.

PROPELLING DANGER ZONE

NOTE!
The engine needs to be at 1800 rpm for tram-
ming.
3. If equipped, depress the DEADMAN pedal
(F13). The DEADMAN switch releases the tram
brakes and must be depressed at all times dur-
ing tramming and released when the propel
controls are returned to the NEUTRAL position.
tioned during propelling.
Propelling this machine is typical of propelling in
any track driven machine:
• Push both controls (F15 and F16) forward
an equal amount to propel straight forward.
• Pull both controls (F15 and F16) back an
equal amount to propel straight in reverse.

4. Push or pull the propel controls (F15 and • Position one control ahead of the other in
F16) as required. Propel speed is determined the same direction to obtain a large radius
by how far forward or back the levers are posi- turn.

• Counter-rotate (one track forward one

Controls and Operation - Page 2-29

 ! WARNING

245-57
B14

10° 17%

F15
F16

25°
F13 46%

PROPEL CONTROLS

reverse) the tracks to make a pivoting turn.

NOTICE
Do not stop the machine by using the DEAD- 15°
MAN switch (F13) as a brake. 26%

5. When propelling has been completed, return

the controls (F15 and F16) to the NEUTRAL
position and release the DEADMAN switch
(F13). With the deadman switch released push
the tramming controls forward and back to
check that the switch is properly functioning.
Also, check the emergency stop button to check
that it too is functioning.
15°
26%

Never exceed the maximum inclination

angles when parking, drilling or propelling.
MAXIMUM MAST UP INCLINATION ANGLES

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 Leveling the Machine

! WARNING Before drilling, the weight of the machine must

be firmly supported by the machine’s levelling
jacks. The machine should be raised only
enough to lift the crawlers off of the ground.

Before lowering the jacks ensure that the jack

pads will touch down on firm ground that will
remain stable while drilling.

245-58
Level the machine as follows:
25°
46%
1. With the engine running, set the ENGINE
SPEED switch (B14) in the HI position.

2. Pull back on the LEFT JACK and RIGHT

JACK control levers (F10 and F12) until the
10°
jacks raise the crawlers off of the ground. Using
17% the LEVEL (F8) adjust for the side to side level-
ling.

22°
40%

22°
40% B14

Never exceed the maximum inclination

angles when parking, drilling or propelling.

MAXIMUM MAST DOWN INCLINATION ANGLES

F10 F12
F11
F8
F8
Step 1. ENGINE SPEED HI (B14)
Step 2. REAR JACKS DOWN (F10 & F12)
Step 3. FRONT JACK(S) DOWN (F11)

LEVELING THE MACHINE

Controls and Operation - Page 2-31

3. Pull back on the FRONT JACK(S) control ments.
lever (F11) until the LEVEL (F8) indicates that
the machine is level front to rear.

4. Continue to alternately raise or lower the

jacks to obtain the lowest possible height con- B6
sistent with good drilling clearance. B7

E7

Raising the Mast

! DANGER
Operating near or contacting a power line
with any part of the machine can result in
electrocution. Do not raise the drilling mast
or operate the machine in the vicinity of
electrical power lines without checking the
minimum safe operating perimeter set by F9
local, state or national regulations.
Step 1. UNLOCK PINS (E7)
Before raising the mast check the following: Step 2. RAISE MAST (F9)
Step 3. LOCK PINS (E7)
• The mast will not contact any overhead pow- MAST RAISING
erlines.
• The jack cylinders are deployed and the 3. Push forward on the MAST control lever
machine is levelled on firm ground. (E7) to “LOCK” the mast into position. Indicator
• All equipment is secured firmly in the mast (B7) will illuminate when the pins are engaged
and will not fall. (extended).
• That the drill pipe has been retracted to a
point where the drill bit is just below the mast
table.
• The mast-side cab door is closed. Lowering the Mast
• The operator remains in the cab and any
helpers maintain a 50 ft. (15 m) distance
from all sides of the machine. ! DANGER
Operating near or contacting a power line
Raise the mast as follows:
with any part of the machine can result in
electrocution. Do not lower the drilling mast
1. Pull back on the MAST control lever (E7) to or operate the machine in the vicinity of
“UNLOCK” (retract) the mast locking pins. Indi- electrical power lines without checking the
cator (B6) will illuminate to confirm that the pins minimum safe operating perimeter set by
are fully retracted. local, state or federal regulations

2. Pull back on MAST control lever (F9) to the
UP position and slowly raise the mast to the
desired angle.
NOTE!
The mast locking lugs are spaced at 5° incre-
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Before lowering the mast check the following:
• The mast will not contact any overhead pow-
erlines.
• The outside loader is retracted and indexed
to a mid position to prevent pipe from falling
 3. Push forward on the MAST control lever
(E7) to “LOCK” the mast into position if not
stowing the mast. Indicator (B7) will illuminate
when the pins are engaged (extended).
B6
B7

E7

DRILLING

! WARNING
While drilling, it is forbidden to be in the
drilling area.

F9

Step 1. UNLOCK PINS (E7)

Step 2. RAISE MAST (F9)
Step 3. LOCK PINS (E7)

MAST LOWERING
out.
• The inside loaders are retracted.
• That the drill pipe has been raised to a point
where the drill bit is just below the mast
table.
• The mast-side cab door is closed.
• The operator remains in the cab and any
helpers maintain a 50 ft. (15 m) distance
from all sides of the machine.

Lower the mast as follows:

1. Pull back on the MAST control lever (E7) to

“UNLOCK” (retract) the mast locking pins. Indi-
8m
cator B6 will illuminate to confirm that the pins (25 ft.)
are fully retracted.
DRILLING DANGER ZONE
2. Push forward on the MAST control lever (F9)
to the “DOWN” position and slowly lower the
mast to the desired angle if not stowing the Adding Drill Pipe
mast.
The following procedure was written with the
NOTE! assumption that the starter section of drill pipe
The mast locking lugs are spaced at 5° incre- has been drilled and that additional drill pipe
ments. from the loader is required.

1. Switch “OFF” the WORKING AIR (E8) and

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the DUST COLLECTOR or WATER INJEC-
TION (E5).
2. Push FEED- UP/DOWN control (F1) forward
to the “UP” mode. Slowly push lever (F2) for-
ward and raise the rotary head high enough to
enable the holding wrench to engage on the drill
pipe flats.
3. If necessary, rotate the drill pipe to align the
flats on the drill pipe with the holding wrench
before pushing the WRENCH control (E6) to the
“IN” position and engaging the holding wrench.
F2 E5
E6
F1 E8
F5
F3
Step 1. WORKING AIR OFF (E8)
Step 2. RAISE FEED (F1 &F2)
Step 3. WRENCH IN (E6)
Step 4. UNTHREAD PIPE (F3)
Step 5. RAISE FEED (F1 & F2)
Step 6. SWING LOADER IN (E3)
ADDING DRILL PIPE (from loader)
4. Pull back on the ROTARY control (F3) so
that the top adaptor starts to thread off of the
drill pipe.
NOTE!
If the top adaptor does not start to unthread,
increase the rotation torque (F5). If this is uti-
lized, once the top sub is unthreaded from the
drill pipe, reset the rotation torque back to the
drilling setting.
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5. Push FEED controls (F1 and F2) forward
and raise the rotary head to the top of the mast.
NOTE!
The FAST FEED button on the top of lever (F1)
can be used at this time to quickly raise the
rotary head.
NOTICE
Be sure that the rotary head is raised fully to
the top of the mast before swinging the
loader. Failure to do so will damage the
rotary head, top sub, or loader.
6. Pull the LOADER SWING control (E3) and
fully LOAD (swing) the loader in under the
rotary head until it stops.
7. Push the ROTARY control (F3) to set the
speed at 40 rpm's (as shown on HEAD SPEED
gauge B1).
8. Index the loader with control E3 until a sec-
tion of drill pipe is aligned with the top sub.
LOCK the loader with lever E2.
9. Push up on the V-BLOCK control lever (C4)
to hold the drill pipe in place.
NOTICE
Excessive rotary head down pressure during
joint coupling can damage pipe threads.
“Feather” the FEED control and stop feeding
when joints begin threading.
10. Begin to slowly lower the rotary head by pull-
ing back on FEED control F1 and pushing for-
ward on lever F2. Begin threading the top sub to
the drill pipe that is in the loader.
As this is happening, watch the ROTATION
PRESSURE gauge (A3) and when the gauge
reading increases, stop the rotation.
11. Push the FEED levers (F1 & F2) forward to
lift the drill pipe up out of the loader’s bottom
pocket.
12. Push the ROTATION lever (F3) forward to

C4
B1
F3
F3
F2
E4
E6
F1
E3
F14
Step 7. HEAD SPEED (F3)
Step 8. INDEX (E3) & LOCK LOADER (E2)
Step 9. V-BLOCK - IN (C4)
Step 10. LOWER FEED (F1 & F2)
Step 11. RAISE PIPE (F1 & F2)
Step 13. RETRACT LOADER (E4)
Step 14. GREASE THREADS (F14)
Step 15. LOWER FEED (F1 & F2)
Step 16. COUPLE JOINTS (F2 & F3)
Step 18. WRENCH - OUT (E6)
Step 19. V-BLOCK - OUT (C4)
ADDING DRILL PIPE (from loader) cont’d
rotate the drill pipe to align the top of the drill
pipe flat with the opening in the loader. This will
permit the loader to swing out from under the
rotary head.
13. Push the LOADER SWING control (E4) and
fully swing the loader (RETRACT) until it stops.
14. If equipped, depress the THREAD
GREASER pedal (F14) to spray thread grease
on the drill pipe threads.
15. Pull FEED control F1 to the DOWN position
and push lever F2 forward to lower the drill pipe
down onto the drill pipe in the table.
NOTICE
Lowering (feeding) the drill pipe sections
together will damage the pipe threads.
16. When the drill pipe is down over the threads,
push the ROTARY control lever (F3) forward
and simultaneously lower (F2) the drill pipe
down stopping the feed when there are 3
threads showing.
17. Continue rotation of the drill pipe and as this
is happening, watch the ROTATION PRES-
SURE gauge (B1). When the gauge reading
comes to the set pressure, stop the rotation. Do
not over-torque the pipe threads.
18. Pull back on WRENCH control (E6) and
retract the wrench.
NOTICE
Drilling with the V-block “IN” (extended) will
damage the V-block and/or the rotary head.
Always be sure to position the V-block lever
in the “OUT” position before drilling.
19. Pull down on the V-BLOCK control lever
(C4) to retract the V-block “OUT”.
Returning Drilled Pipe to Loader
The following procedure was written with the
assumption that drilling to the required depth
has been completed and that one or more
pieces of drill pipe were removed from the
loader.
1. Retract the drill string by pushing the FEED
mode lever (F1) to the “UP” position and push-
ing forward on FEED lever (F2) until the pipe
flats reach the holding wrench area.
2. Turn “OFF” the DUST COLLECTOR or
WATER INJECTION (E5), and WORKING AIR
(E8).
Controls and Operation - Page 2-35
3. Lift the V-BLOCK lever to the “IN” position to
deploy the pipe centralizer.
F1
F2
E5
E8
E5
E8
F3
Step 1. RAISE DRILL PIPE (F1 & F2)
Step 2. WATER/DUST COLLECTOR
WORKING AIR - OFF (E5 & E8)
Step 3. V-BLOCK - IN
Step 4. HOLDING WRENCH - IN (E6)
Step 5. BREAK PIPE JOINT (F3)
RETURNING DRILLED PIPE TO THE LOADER
4. Rotate the pipe (F3) if necessary to align the
flats of the drill pipe before deploying the HOLD-
ING WRENCH with lever E6 “IN”.
5. Pull back on the ROTARY lever (F3) so that
the drill pipes break at the joint and start to
unthread. Continue to unthread the pipes.
NOTE!
If the drill pipes do not break refer to the topic
“Using the Tong” in this section.
6. Push forward on FEED levers (F1 & F2) and
raise the rotary head.
7. If necessary, rotate the pipe until the flats on
the drill pipe will enable the pipe to be loaded
into the carousel.
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NOTICE
Be sure that the rotary head is raised high
enough in the mast and the drill pipe is prop-
erly aligned before swinging the loader. Fail-
ure to do so could damage these
mechanisms.
8. Pull the LOADER SWING control (E4) to
swing “LOAD” the loader in under the rotary
head until it stops.
9. Lower the drill pipe by pulling the FEED
lever (F1) to the “DOWN” position and pushing
FEED lever (F2) until the pipe is in the loader
pod.
10. Pull back on the ROTARY lever (F3) and
break the connection.
NOTICE
Lowering the rotary head with the V-block
“IN” (extended) will damage the V-block and/
or the rotary head. Always be sure to posi-
tion the V-block lever in the “OUT” position
before lowering the rotary head.
11. Push the V-BLOCK control down (OUT) to
retract this assembly.
12. Push the FEED levers (F1 & F2) and fully
raise the rotary head to the top of the mast.
13. Push the LOADER SWING lever (E4) to
“RETRACT” the loader fully out.
14. Lower the rotary head and connect the drill
pipe in the holding wrench. Retract (“OUT”) the
holding wrench (E6) and repeat the preceding
steps until all the pipes are out of the ground
and placed in the loader.
 C5
AUTOTONG CONTROLS
C6

C7
E4
F1 F2
E6
TONG CONTROL

C1

F3

Step 7. RAISE DRILL PIPE (F1 & F2)

Step 9. SWING LOADER - LOAD (E4)
Step 10. LOWER PIPE (F1 & F2)
Step 11. BREAK PIPE JOINT (F3)
Step 12. V-BLOCK - OUT
Step 13. RAISE ROTARY HEAD (F1 & F2)
Step 14. RETRACT LOADER (E4) 4. Signal to the helper to remove the wrench.
Step 15. HOLDING WRENCH - OUT (E6)
5. Push the TONG lever (C1) to retract the cyl-
RETURNING DRILLED PIPE TO LOADER (cont’d)
inder and prepare for the next deployment.

6. Signal to the helper to stand out of the drill-

Using the Tong(s)
ing area.
If the drill pipe does not break by reversing the
rotation, the tong or autotong must be used as AUTOTONG
follows:
1. Deploy the holding wrench onto the drill pipe
TONG wrench flats if not already done.

1. Deploy the holding wrench onto the drill pipe 2. Lift lever C5 up to swing the wrench into
wrench flats if not already done. place.

2. Signal to a helper to swing the wrench into 3. Pull down on the CLAMP lever (C6) to
place. secure the tong to the drill string.

3. Pull back on the TONG lever (C1) to break 4. Lift up on the BREAK lever (C7) to twist the
the pipe joint. drill string and break the joint.

5. Lift up on the CLAMP lever (C6) pull down

on BREAK lever (C7) and pull down on SWING
lever C5 to prepare for the next break.

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Propelling to the Next Hole
With all the drill pipe placed into the loader pre-
pare the machine to move to the next drill hole
as follows:
NOTICE
Propelling the machine with drill string in the
ground will damage the machine and the drill
string. Be sure that the drill bit is fully out of the
ground before propelling to the next hole.
1. Push up on the CURTAIN control lever (C3)
to open the dusthood door. Be sure the drill bit
is out of the hole.
C3
2. Refer to the topic “Propelling the Machine” in
this section.
3. When positioned to drill, pull down on the
CURTAIN control lever (C3) to close the dust-
hood door.
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LIFTING and TRANSPORTING
the MACHINE
The following procedures are to be used as a
guide. The equipment you have and the regula-
tions for lifting and transporting this type of
equipment will vary.
1. Clean the machine to remove any rocks or
dirt that might dislodge during transporting.
2. Index the loader a half turn to prevent drill
pipe from sliding out.
3. Position the mast in the horizontal position
(refer to the topic “Lowering the Mast”.
4. If lifting the machine, refer to the technical
data plate to determine the machine’s weight
(GVW). Lifting points (4 places) are marked on
the machine.
5. If propelling the machine onto a truck, refer
to the “Propelling the Machine” topic before
loading the drill onto the trailer.
6. Shutdown the machine as described in the
topic “Shutting Down the Machine”.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the
“OFF” position and remove the key.
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES
75-37
8. Using suitable chains and hold-downs, chain
the rear of the machine down as shown and
chain the front in a similar manner.
 DRIVE MOTOR
(HYDRAULIC)
BLOWER
FILTER
BACKFLUSHING
CLEAN AIR MODULE
DISCHARGE

WORKING AIR BACKFLUSHING

PRESSURE
FROM COMPRESSOR
REGULATOR

BURST
of
FLUSHING
DUST LADEN AIR AIR

FILTER

TABLE
BUSHING TABLE

DUST CURTAIN DUST

CUTTING
DEFLECTOR
ROCK
CHIPS

245-56

DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

General

Two types of dust suppression systems are

245-60 available on this machine; dust collector and
water injection.

Dust Collector

A hydraulic motor driven exhauster fan draws

up dust laden working air from around the
drilled hole. A dust curtain surrounds the hole
and dust is sucked into a separator where large
particles are dropped out of the side. Finer dust
is drawn to filter elements inside the dust collec-
Controls and Operation - Page 2-39
tor where timed air blasts (3 to 6 seconds apart)
dislodge the dust and exhaust it (pressure regu-
lator set at 50 psi (3.5 bars) from the collector.
NOTICE
Never operate the dust collector system
when damp conditions exist. Doing so will
damage the dust collector elements.
Operate the dust collector as follows:
1. Pull down on DUSTHOOD lever (C2) to
lower the dusthood assembly.
C2
C3
DUST COLLECTOR
CONTROLS
E5
C2
C3
2. Push forward on EXHAUSTER/WATER
lever (E5) to start the dust collector.
3. After the drilling cycle is completed, position
control (E5) in the “neutral” position and raise
the dusthood door (C3).
Water Injection
Use only clean water to refill the tank. Flush
points may be added to the water supply during
cold weather to prevent freezing.
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At shutdown, turn off the valve in the suction
line and operate the pump for at least one min-
ute to purge the system of water.
This procedure was written with the assumption
that drilling has begun.
1. Pull back on the EXHAUSTER/WATER con-
trol lever (E5) to begin injecting water into the
working air.
.
Step 1. CONTROL ON (E5)
Step 2. VARY FLOW (F6)
E5
F6
WATER INJECTION
2. Turn WATER CONTROL knob (F6) to vary
the amount of water being injected.
NOTE!
Erratic or diminishing water flow indicates a
clogged strainer.
3. Once the desired drilling depth has been
reached, push the EXHAUSTER/WATER con-
trol lever (E5) to the neutral position to purge
the working air lines of water. This practice pre-
vents freeze-up during cold weather.
WINCH
The winch is used to lift accessories on and off
of the work deck. Before any lifting operations
begin, rope off the lifting area to ensure that
everyone is aware of the lifting about to take
place.
 lows:

1. Block the tracks to prevent the machine from

free rolling.

2. Remove the four cover bolts (1).

NOTE!
E1 Two of the cover bolts (1) are 8x30mm and two
are 8x8mm.

3. Insert the two larger capscrews into the

holes where the smaller capscrews were and
the smaller screws where the larger ones were.

4. Threading the screws in will cause cover (2)

to pull out and pull shaft (3) with it. This motion
disconnects shaft (3) from pinion (4).

WINCH CONTROLS 5. Repeat this procedure to the remaining final

drive.

6. After towing, return the capscrews (1) to

their correct positions.

TOWING
The following instructions are for moving a dis-
abled machine for a short distance, only a few 19893s1
yards (meters), at a low speed, .8 mph (1 km/h).

! WARNING
Personal injury or death could result from
improperly towing a machine.

Shielding must be provided on the towing

machine to protect the operator if the tow line
(wire rope) should break.

All the different situation requirements cannot

be given, so always consult your dealer if ques-
tions arise.

This drill is equipped with hydraulic track drive

motors with automatic spring set brakes. If the
motor cannot be started, or hydraulic compo-
nents are defective preventing the system to be
pressurized, the machine can be towed as fol-

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ELECTRONIC DEPTH COUNTER
(EDC)
General
Two types of EDC systems can be found on
Sandvik blasthole machines: CanBus and non-
Canbus.
This system has been made around a multi-
function counter which displays bit position, bit-
distance-from-bottom of hole, accumulated hole
depth and penetration rate. The counter has
one 6-digit red led-display to show one display
at a time. Different displays can be selected
with push buttons on the counter at anytime.
The counter can be set to display all the data
either in International units (meters, m/min) or
English units (foot, ft/min).
Component Descriptions
The following components are used in the EDC
system:
DC/DC CONVERTER
The converter switches 24 volts DC down to 12
volts DC. The 12 volt DC voltage is needed for
the counter, optical encoder, * holding wrench
proximity switch and warning buzzer. The DC/
DC converter output ground is the same as the
input ground. The maximum 12 volt current of
the EDC should be less than 1 amp.
HOLDING WRENCH PROXIMITY SWITCH)
This proximity switch has a nominal 10 mm
sensing distance. It is a Normally Open (NO)
type switch. It is connected and mounted so
that it is normally open when the holding wrench
is not engaged. When the holding wrench is
engaged the circuit is closed. The supply volt-
age for the proximity switch is 12 volts DC.
When the holding wrench is engaged the bit
position counter is stopped at that position.
When the wrench is disengaged the bit position
counter will follow the movement of the rotary
head gearbox.
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OPTICAL ENCODER
The encoder is mounted beside the timing shaft
with a specific gear ratio sprocket and chain.
The encoder supplies two signals to the counter
which determines the distance, speed and
direction from these signals. Bit position is
increased when the rotary head is moving
down. If the bit position counter counts in the
wrong direction, the A and B signal can be
swapped from counter terminals no. 11 and 12.
ROTARY HEAD UP PROXIMITY SWITCH
The rotary head proximity switch has a 10 mm
sensing distance. It is a Normally Closed (NC)
type switch. When the rotary head is moved to
a higher position the sensing plate mounted in
the feed system opens the sensor output. The
proximity switch is connected to the pipe in the
hole warning circuit so that the closed output
will produce a warning signal if jack or mast
control levers are moved.
PRESSURE SWITCH
This pressure switch is mounted on the lower
stacker valve to sound the alarm if the leveling
jacks or mast raising control levers are oper-
ated. The pressure switch is an adjustable type
preadjusted to switch “ON” at 900 PSI. The
switch is connected to the pipe in the hole warn-
ing circuit as Normally Open (NO) switch. If
either the jack or mast control levers are oper-
ated, the activated output will allow the warning
devices to activate the alarm if the bit position is
greater than the PRESET warning depth setting
or the rotary head is not in the proper position.
CONTROL RELAY
The control relay is used on the warning circuit
because of different voltage levels used on the
indicator light and buzzer. Also, the load level
would exceed the proximity switch rating.
BUZZER
The buzzer is solid state electronics which auto-
matically adjusts its own volume up or down
maintaining a minimum of 5dB (A) above envi-
ronmental noise level. Sound level ranges from
82dB thru 103dB.
Indicator and Key Descriptions
KEY 1 - PRESET HOLE DEPTH
The preset hole depth feature on the counter is
an indicator to advise the driller when he has
drilled to a predefined depth. The preset hole
depth is the depth from ground level to the bot-
tom of the hole. The operator should reset the
bit position (actual hole depth) counter for
proper operation starting at ground level. An
indicator light will indicate when the drill bit
reaches the preset hole depth. The light will
stay ON as long as drill bit position is greater
than preset measurement. The preset hole
depth can be changed anytime before or after
drilling has started. The preset hole depth can
be defined with an accuracy in centimeters
(meters with two decimals).
KEY 2 - PRESET WARNING DEPTH
This is the depth used for the warning system.
It is factory set to provide maximum bit position
measurement without sounding the alarm. The
warning signal is given if the bit position mea-
surement is larger than the setting of the preset
warning depth or the rotary head position is too
low.
It is recommended to set the hole depth before
starting to drill. The operator can set hole depth
from the counter keyboard. To view an old Pre-
set Hole Depth measurement:
Press key # 1 (PRESET HOLE DEPTH)
The old preset hole depth is displayed as long
as the key is pressed and for 10 seconds after
key is released. The LED on the PROGRAM
key will light when ever a preset is displayed.
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To program a new Preset Hole Depth measure-
ment:
1. Press the PROGRAM key. The LED on the
Program key will flash. The main display is not
affected.
2. Press key # 1 (PRESET HOLE DEPTH).
The Current measurement for the preset hole
depth is displayed.
3. To enter a new measurement for the hold
depth will require two 0’s to be entered after the
new measurement is entered. For example, to
enter a preset depth of 25 ft. will require 2, 5, 0
and 0 to be entered for English models. For
metric models the two 0’s would be entered
unless the measurement required did contain a
two place decimal. If the measurement required
only 7 meters, 7, 0 and 0 would be required to
be entered to cover the decimal places.
KEY 6 -BIT POSITION DISPLAY
Before drilling a new hole the bit position coun-
ter should be reset. This requires that the drill
bit be set on the ground and the counter reset
as follows:
1. Press RESET key. The main display will
begin to flash. This flashing is to indicate to the
user that the bit position counter can be reset.
2. Press key # 6 (BIT POSITION). The bit
position counter is now reset.
If the RESET key has been pressed accidently,
the user may wait 10 seconds for the unit to
clear the flashing without affecting the counters.
The system will automatically take care of cor-
rect bit position if drill pipe is added. The bit
position will stop counting when the holding
wrench is engaged.
NOTE!
The bit position is displayed in meters with two
decimals.
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KEY 7 - BIT-DISTANCE-FROM-BOTTOM-DIS-
PLAY
Distance form bottom display indicates how far
the drill bit is from the bottom of the hole. If the
drill bit is raised from the bottom of the hole, the
display will automatically switch to display this
distance. If the bit is lowered back to the bot-
tom, the display will switch back to “bit position”
display. When retracting from the hole, the
counter is normally showing the distance form
bottom display. Another display can be
selected at anytime. The distance from bottom
display is switched automatically only once.
The distance from bottom display will naturally
show the hole depth measurement when the
drill bit is raised back to ground level.
The distance from bottom display will be reset
automatically at the same time as the bit posi-
tion counter will be reset. If the operator wants
to reset the distance from bottom, he can use
the same procedure shown as for bit position
above, except press key # 7 (DISTANCE FROM
BOTTOM) instead of key # 6 (BIT POSITION).
KEY 8 - ACCUMULATED DEPTH DISPLAY
Accumulated hole depth records the hole depth
drilled since the last reset. This allows the user
to use this counter as a record of shift, week or
month for total hole depth drilled. The accumu-
lated hole depth is updated each time that “dis-
tance from bottom” measurement is equal to
zero. If using the accumulated depth counter as
hole depth counter, the user has to reset the
accumulated depth counter separately after
every hole.
To RESET the accumulated depth counter:
1. Press RESET key. The main display will
begin to flash. This flashing is to indicate to the
user that the counter can be reset.
2. Press Key # 8 (ACCUMULATED DEPTH).
This will reset the accumulated depth counter.
KEY 9 - PENTRATION RATE DISPLAY
The penetration rate is displayed in meters or
feet per minute and it is updated every half sec-
ond. The penetration rate is displayed with one
decimal number.
PIPE IN THE HOLE WARNING INDICATOR
This push to test type indicator light is con-
nected to the control relay which is controlled by
the warning circuit. The test push button will
control the control relay voltage so it will test the
relay at the same time as the warning devices.
The counter is equipped with an indicator light
and warning buzzer to help in preventing the
machine from being moved with the drill pipe
still in the hole.
NOTICE
This system only warns the operator if the
drill pipe is in the hole, if the operator tries
to operate any jack control level either up or
down, or the mast control level either up or
down, or the mast control level either up or
down.
The pipe in the hole warning light and buzzer
will operate only if the operator tries to raise or
lower the jacks and/or raise or lower the mast.
No warning will be given unless the jack or mast
controls are operated. The machine can be
moved with the drill pipe still in the hole if the
jack or mast controls are not operated before
trying to propel the machine.
PRESET HOLE DEPTH LIGHT INDICATOR
Indicator light is connected to the counter output
number 1. When the counter bit position is
greater than the preset hold depth the indicator
light will be lit.
Viewing Bit Position, Distance From Bottom,
Accumulated Depth And Penetration Rate
To view the bit position, hole depth and accu-
mulated depth, or penetration rate proceed as
follows:
1. Press key # 6 (BIT POSITION) to view bit
position.
2. Press key # 7 (DISTANCE FROM BOT-
TOM) to view present distance from bottom of
the hole.
3. Press key # 8 (ACCUMULATED DEPTH) to
view accumulated depth.
4. Press key # 9 (PENETRATION RATE) to
view penetration rate.
The counter will show the latest display until
another display is selected. The LED indicators
on the right side of the display indicate which
display is on. Distance from bottom display is
switched automatically on display when the drill
bit is raised from the bottom of the hole. The bit
position is resumed when the drill bit is lowered
back to the bottom of the hole.
Tests
When the system has been installed and pro-
grammed the following test routines will be
needed to confirm that the counter operates
properly. There is no special calibration
required as these tests are only to ensure that
programming is correct for the respective
machine models and the counter and its instal-
lation are OK.
BIT POSITION COUNTING
When the holding wrench is engaged the bit
position counter display should remain at its
present display. When disengaging the wrench,
the bit position counter should resume counting.
If this is not happening, check the proximity
switch mounting and sensor on the holding
wrench. The electric signal from the proximity
Controls and Operation - Page 2-45
switch is connected to counter terminal number about a 10 meters/minute penetration rate. Try
10. to drive the rotary head distance in a half minute
or in one minute to make calculations easier.
PROPER COUNTING DIRECTION
The positive bit position counter measurement
should increase when the rotary head is moved EDC
down and decrease when moved up. If the SPECIFICATION
counter is counting in the wrong direction, swap Counter Range -9999.99 to +9999.99 meters or
the optical encoder signal wires from counter -9999.99 to +9999.99 feet
terminal numbers 11 and 12. Presets One, 6-digit preset
-9999.99 to +9999.99 meters or
-9999.99 to +9999.99 feet
BIT POSITION COUNTER Counting Quadrature X4
Bit position display is always following bit and
Counts 7610 pulses/meter (D75KS)
rotary head movement. To check the bit posi-
tion counter you have to know the actual length Speed Range 0.00 to 113.00 meters/min (D25KS)
of the feed stroke. Reset the bit position coun- 0.00 to 246.00 meters/min (D90KS)

ter when the rotary head is completely at the top Speed Display
of the stroke. Run the rotary head down and Update Time 0.5 seconds
check the bit position counter measurement. It Display 6-digit, 0.56” red LED display
should equal the measured feed stroke (meters
Front Panel 4 LED status indicator
or feet). If the error is more than an inch or 14-key membrane switch keyboard
maximum of two, repeat the measurements and Splash proof polyester overlay
check the programming for that type machine Environment 32 to 132 F, operating
and model. Different kind of feed chains (not -40 to 160 F, storage

standard), sprocket or timing shaft can require a DIP Switches 1 = OFF

change to the programmed values. 2 = ON
3 = OFF
4 = ON
PENETRATION RATE DISPLAY 5 = OFF
Penetration rate display is showing feet/minute 6 = OFF
or meters/minute depending on destination I/O Terminals Used 10 = Stop counting
(country). Display is with one decimal accuracy. 11 = Signal A
12 = Signal B
13 = Ground
15 = Power voltage, +12 V power
FEED / MINUTE METERS / MINUTE 16 = Power voltage, ground
24 = Output 2 NO
1 0.3
25 = Output 2 common
2 0.6 27 = Output 1 NO
28 = Output 1 common
3 1

5 1.5
10 3.0
20 6.0
Lower the rotary head down at a constant
speed and check to see that the penetration
rate display is showing properly. A 30 feet
stroke is 10 meters, so if drilling down 30 feet in
one minute with constant speed it would equal
ACCUMULATED DEPTH
Accumulated depth will be increased every time
the rotary head is moved down and distance
from bottom display equals zero (0). This
means that the drill bit is at the bottom of the
hole. Otherwise the accumulated depth should
work the same way as bit position. It has its
own programming measurement, so it should
be tested to insure that it counts distance cor-

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rectly.
PRESET HOLE DEPTH
The unit is equipped with an indicator light for
preset hole depth. Program some measure-
ment to the preset hole depth register (see user
instructions) and test to see that the indicator
light works properly. An indicator light will indi-
cate when the drill bit reaches the presetted
hole depth. The light will stay ON as long as
drill bit position is greater than the preset mea-
surement. The preset hole depth light is con-
nected to counter output terminal number 27
and the other side of light to the ground. Termi-
nal number 28 is connected 24 volt.
PIPE IN THE HOLE WARNING LIGHT and
BUZZER
The test button will test the wiring and
the function of those warning devices. The
counter compares the bit position measurement
and the preset warning depth. If the pressure
switch (mounted on the lower stacker valve) is
pressurized to 900 PSI this will activate the
alarm.
The same warning circuit can be activated if the
rotary head gearbox is lowered too low in the
mast. The proximity switch and its sensing
plate have been mounted in the mast so that the
first pipe with the drill bit has to be above
ground level to eliminate the alarm. The prox-
imity switch and the counter have been con-
nected parallel in the warning circuit so that if
either of the circuits detect improper drill posi-
tion the alarm will be activated.
Operator Quick Guide
Description
This depth counter is a multi-function component
which displays:
• Current hole depth
• Bit distance from the bottom of the hole
• Average penetration rate - Updated while drilling
• Total meters/feet drilled - Updated when all jacks
are retracted
• Total number of holes
Each counter can be reset individually and the coun-
ter will indicate when it was last reset. The depth
counter system also includes a pipe in the hole
warning system and alarm.
Components
The depth counter system includes the following
components:
Encoder - This component is mounted at the crown
of the mast and signals feed chain movement.
Pressure Switch - Mounted on the right rear jack,
this switch will trigger an alarm if the operator
attempts to move the jacks or mast with drill pipe in
the hole.
Graphic User Interface (GUI) - The display monitor
mounted in the operator cab.
Timing Sprocket and Chain - These components are
mounted on the mast crown and drive the encoder.
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Display Symbols
The following symbols are found on the GUI screen and will change as screens and menus are viewed:

Selector - Push button 1 to view:

A. Current Hole Depth
B. Average Penetration Rate
C. Distance From the Bottom of the Hole

Start New Hole - This button will reset the counter to zero.

Menu - Push this (button 3) to navigate to different screens including help and counters.

Alarm - This symbol will be highlighted when the alarm sounds.

Edit - This key allows the operator to use the keyboard to make adjustments.

Pre-Start Inputs
1. From the main screen, select the Menu button (3).
OPERATOR’S NAME TIME

DATE

MAIN SCREEN

2. Use the arrow button 3 to shift to the right column and buttons 4 and 5 to highlight Settings

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3. Push the OK button (2) and scroll to select the correct Language, Unit, Date, Time and Backlight

4. When completed, push button 1 to return to the Settings screen.

Change Target Depth

Before drilling the target depth should be set as follows:
1. From the main screen, select the Menu button (3).

MAIN SCREEN

MENU

2. Use the arrow buttons 4 and 5 to highlight Adjust Target Depth

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3. Push the OK button (2).

4. For minor adjustments to the target depth use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to modify.
NOTE! Values are shown in cm for metric screens.
5. Press the OK button (2) to activate the new setting value.

6. If large adjustments are made to the target depth, press the Edit key (3) .

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7. Press Edit key (2) .

8. The highlighted digit can be adjusted higher (+) or lower (-) as needed. If another digit is needed to the
left of the highlighted digit, press the left arrow button (4) to add a 0.
9. Push the OK button (2) to change the 8 to a 9.

10. When editing is completed, press the triangle button to return to the Adjust Target Depth screen.
11. Press the OK button (2) to activate the new setting value.

Starting A New Hole

In order to count the number of holes and measure hole depth the operator needs to reset to zero when start-
ing a new hole. Resetting to zero is done by:
1. Tram to the new hole location, lower the jacks and level the machine
2. Place the drill bit on the ground
3. Press the ‘New Hole’ button. This action will reset the last measurement and start the count from 0
NOTE! Once a hole is started it cannot be restarted.

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 CURRENT HOLE DEPTH
FEED DIRECTION

HOLE TARGET DEPTH

DRILLING PENETRATION RATE

4. Begin drilling the hole. During drilling the Penetration Rate should increase with the rate of the drill bit
movement into the ground. The current bit position should show the actual depth the drill bit has reached.
5. Extending the holding wrench during the drilling process, when the operator wishes to change pipe, will
stop the counter.The counter will restart when the deck wrench is retracted.
6. Once the target depth has been reached, the current bit position will highlight red on the main view.

7. Remove all pipe from the hole.

8. While the operator is retracting the jacks the Blocked screen is visible until all jacks are completely
retracted.
NOTE! When the jack retracted signal is received the information is calculated to the counters.

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Counters
1. From the main screen press the Menu button (3) to view the Counters screen.

MAIN SCREEN

2. The counters screen will show the follow information since the counters were reset.
NOTE! Each counter can be reset individually.

3. To reset a counter or to view the date when a counter was last reset, press menu button (2).

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4. Use the arrow keys (4 and 5) to highlight the counters and view the reset date, press reset key (2)

to reset to the current date.

5. Press key 1 to return to the main screen.

LAST RESET DATE

DRILL MONITOR SYSTEM (DMS)

The Drill Monitor System provides warning signals to the operator or automatically shuts down the
machine (for critical out-of-limit conditions) in the event that the monitored conditions are not within
safe limits. The system is provided with a thirty second delay for start up, a system test push button,
audible alarm, and a "first out" indication for shut downs.

There are three different levels of fault sensing:

Level 1. Flashing amber light.

Level 2. Flashing amber light and audible alarm.

Level 3. Flashing red light, audible alarm, and machine shutdown.

The audible alarm can be silenced at any time by means of a silence push button. The light will
continue to flash until the fault condition is cleared. Only one level three fault will be indicated at any
one time (first out). This will allow the cause of the shutdown to be easily determined. Level three
faults can be converted to alarm only, if desired, by an external wiring change.

The items monitored are:

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Level 1

Compressor air filter pressure

Engine air filter pressure L
Compressor
E Air Filter Alternator
Fuel level
V
Alternator charging E Engine Engine
Air Filter Coolant Level
Engine radiator coolant level L
Air/oil separator pressure differential 1 Fuel Level Compressor
Separator

Level 2 LAMP ALARM Hydraulic

Oil Level
L
E Hydraulic
Hydraulic oil level V TEST SILENCE Oil Temp.

Hydraulic oil temperature E

Hydraulic
Hydraulic oil filter pressure L Oil Filter
2
Engine oil temperature
ALARM
Power On Engine Oil
Temperature

Level 3 L Compressor
Air Temp.
E
Compressor discharge temperature V Compressor
E Oil Pressure
Compressor inter-stage temperature
L
Compressor oil pressure Engine
Coolant Flow
Engine coolant flow 3

NOTE !
Engine oil pressure and coolant temperature
are monitored by the engine electronic control
NOTE !
module (ECM).
The click of the shutdown relay (SDR) contacts
and the fuel system should be audible both ON
There are a total of thirteen items sensed. All
and OFF (DMS pins 20 and 21).
Level 3 sensors are normally closed to ground
under normal operating conditions. An open cir-
Periodically a more comprehensive test should
cuit will cause machine shutdown. The alterna-
be made to verify that the sensors actuate at the
tor charging warning is activated by a voltage of
proper settings and that disconnecting or
less than 10 volts at the alternator “R” terminal.
grounding (depending on whether the sensor is
normally open or normally closed) a sensor will
indicate a fault.
SYSTEM OPERATION
In the event of a machine shutdown, after the
problem is rectified, it is necessary to turn off
the key switch at the start panel momentarily to
reset the system and restart the 30 second time
delay to start the engine.

The system operation should be checked once

per shift by turning on the key switch and wait-
ing 30 seconds to verify that a shutdown fault is
indicated and that the fuel system is de-ener-
gized.

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 DMS Panel ISO Symbols

6. Restricted Compressor Air Filter Element

7. Restricted Engine Air Filter Element
8. Low Fuel Level
9. Alternator
10. Low Engine Coolant Level
11. Restricted Compressor Air/Oil Separator
Element
12. Test Lamp
13. Alarm Silence
14. Low Hydraulic Oil Level
15. Hydraulic Oil Temperature
16. Restricted Hydraulic Oil Filter Element
17. Power On
18. High Engine Oil Temperature
19. High Compressor Air Temperature
20. Low Compressor Oil Pressure
21. High Compressor Inter-Stage Temperature
(High Pressure Compressors)
22. Low Engine Oil Pressure
23. High Engine Coolant Temperature
24. Engine Coolant Flow

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