Atlas Copco

PowerROC T50 Tier 4

Operator's instructions

1250 0350 20

PM NO. 9852 3289 01a

2014-09
 © Copyright 2014,

Atlas Copco (Nanjing) Construction & Mining Equipment Ltd.,

China
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optional extras. No warranty is made regarding specifications or otherwise. Specifications and equip-
ment are subject to change without notice. Consult your Atlas Copco Customer Center for specific
information.

Original instruction

Atlas Copco (Nanjing) Construction & Mining Equipment Ltd.,

Nanjing, China
Operator’s instructions

1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Principal components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 General system description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4.1 General description of the drill rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4.2 Wagon frame with track frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4.3 Power pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4.4 Boom system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.5 Dust collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.6 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.7 Hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.8 Air system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 PowerROC T50 Tier 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Daily checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1 Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2 Extra safety check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.2 Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3 Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3.2 Drill-steel support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.3.3 Drill rig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.3.4 Engine package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.3.5 Compressor tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3.6 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.4 Functionality test after starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.4.1 Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.4.2 Lamp test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.5 Function test while drilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5.1 Hydraulic hoses to rock drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5.2 Rock drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5.3 Engine Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.5.4 Dust collector (DCT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.5.5 Drill rig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2 Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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 5.3 Pressure gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4 Engine display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.5 Engine control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.6 Tramming control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.7 Control panel for optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.8 Hydraulic pressure control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.9 Position control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.10Tramming levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.11Drilling lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.12Control panel for DS/suction hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.13RHS control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.14Auto-drilling control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.15Carousel control lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.16Control panel for operator's cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.17Gradient meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.18Hammer for emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.19Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.20Other controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.20.1 Test connections for the hydraulic circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.1 Diesel engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.2 Stopping the diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.3 Tramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.4 Checking after tramming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5 Tramming - General principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5.1 Tramming, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5.2 Tramming, uphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5.3 Tramming, downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.5.4 Tramming on transverse inclines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.5.5 Maximum permitted angles of inclination during tramming and setting-up for drill-
ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7 Before drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.2 Loading the pipe carousel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.3 Setting up for drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8 Drilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.1 Start of drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.2 Checks during drilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.3 Adding drill rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.3.1 Knocking the coupling loose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.3.2 Rod adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.4 Extracting drill steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.5 Changing drill bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.6 Action in case of drilling problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.6.1 Drilling problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.6.2 High coupling sleeve temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.6.3 Difficulties in loosening the coupling sleeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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 8.6.4 Hole deflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9.1 Thread lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9.1.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9.1.2 Operation and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9.2 Cold start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
9.3 Electric filler pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
9.3.1 Electric pump for filling fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
9.3.2 Electric pump for filling hydraulic oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
9.4 Electrical preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
9.4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
9.5 Hydraulic oil preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
9.6 Water mist system 400 liters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
9.6.1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
9.7 Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
9.7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
9.7.2 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
9.8 HQS (Hole Quality System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
9.8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
9.8.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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1 Safety

1.1 Reference

Note
Always read the information in the Safety document before starting to use the rig or
starting maintenance work.

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2 General

2.1 Foreword
This instruction manual is part of the complete delivery of the drill rig. It provides
information on the design and operation of the drill rig and contains advice and the
measures necessary to keep the rig operational. This instruction manual is no
replacement for thorough training on the drill rig.

This instruction manual should be read in advance by all persons who are to operate
or repair the drill rig or carry out maintenance on it.

See separate instructions for documentation on the rock drill, the diesel engine and
certain other components.

For other questions refer to the local Atlas Copco company office. Addresses and
telephone numbers are in the Maintenance instructions.

2.2 Application
The drilling equipment is designed mainly for drilling blast holes in e.g. quarries and
opencast mines. All other uses are considered inappropriate.

Examples of inappropriate use:

• Lifting loads or people

• Transporting loads or people
• Supporting objects
• Scaling rock
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inappropriate use.

• It is essential the operator has read and comprehends the operator, maintenance
and repair manuals as well as the maintenance schedules.
• The drilling equipment must only be used, maintained and repaired by personnel
well conversant with the equipment and the dangers involved.
• It is essential that personnel observe general and local safety, health and traffic
regulations.
• The manufacturer is not liable to damage caused by any arbitrary changes made
to the drilling equipment.

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2.3 Principal components

Figure 1 Principal components

1 Compressor
2 Diesel engine
3 Operator's cab
4 Control panel for drilling
5 Boom
6 Feeder
7 Rod handling system (RHS)
8 Upper drill-steel support
9 Lower drill-steel support

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10 Track frames
11 Feed motor
12 Dust collector (DCT)
13 Engine Radiator
14 Compressor and hydraulic oil cooler

2.4 General system description

2.4.1 General description of the drill rig

This drill rig is a fully diesel-hydraulic drill rig designed for surface drilling applica-
tions such as in quarries and on construction sites.

The drill rig consists of the following main components: (See Figure 2 General
Description)

Figure 2 General Description

1 Batteries
2 Cab Controls
3 Electrical System
4 Diesel Engine
5 Hydraulic System
6 Air System
7 Boom

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8 Feed
9 Rock Drill
10 Tracks
11 DCT
12 Cooling System
13 Lube System
14 Drill-steel Support (DS)

2.4.2 Wagon frame with track frames

The diesel engine, chassis, dust collector, hydraulic system, air system and boom
system are mounted on the wagon frame.

The wagon frame comprises a frame with the operator's cab/platform mounted on
the left. Controls for tramming and drilling are installed in the operator's cab/plat-
form.

The track frames are carried on journals in the wagon frame. When tramming on
uneven ground the drill rig is balanced by means of two compensating cylinders.

Each track frame has its own service brake. The brakes are operated by two separate
control systems.

The bodywork covers the diesel engine, the compressor, the various lubrication
tanks, the valves and the hydraulic hoses. Inspection covers allow easy access to the
various machine components. The covers are secured in the open position by means
of gas springs.

The dust collector is mounted at the back of the rig on the right-hand side.

2.4.3 Power pack

This hydraulic drill rig is powered by a turbocharged, water-cooled diesel engine.

The diesel engine is equipped with a monitoring system that includes automatic
shut-down functions.

The drill rig is driven by two traction motors with gears. The traction motors with
gears are mounted on the track frames.

The hydraulic pumps and the compressor are driven by a diesel engine.

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2.4.4 Boom system

The boom system consists of boom body, telescopic boom, boom head, feed holder
and associated hydraulic cylinders. The boom system is controlled by directional
valves for positioning the feed with the rock drill at different distances and direc-
tions.

2.4.5 Dust collector

The hydraulically driven dust collector features automatic cleaning and consists of a
filter unit, pre-separator, suction fan and suction hose.

2.4.6 Electrical system

The 24 V electrical system is supplied with current by an alternator and two batter-
ies.

There is a main battery isolation switch in the system which ensures that it is possi-
ble to isolate the batteries from the system.

The electrical system comprises starting equipment, work lighting, electric controls
and safety devices.

The emergency stops are connected in series with the diesel engine cut-out system.
As soon as an emergency stop button/cable is activated, the diesel engine will be
stopped immediately. Reset the emergency stop buttons/cable before restarting the
engine. The engine cannot be started while one of the emergency stops is still acti-
vated.

For further details, see separate wiring diagram.

For details of the diesel engine, see separate diesel engine instructions.

2.4.7 Hydraulic system

The hydraulic system consists of oil cooler, hydraulic oil tank, valves, hoses, and
five hydraulic pumps.

The five hydraulic pumps provide hydraulic pressure as follows:

Pump no. Description

1 Feed, Tramming, Position, Percussion, RHS, Track oscillation,

Sleeve retainer (option), Water mist (option), Support leg (option)

2 Rotation, Tramming

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Pump no. Description

3 Dust collector, Oil pre-heater

4 Cooler for compressor and hydraulic oil

5 Cooler for diesel engine

The hydraulic oil tank is located on the right-hand side of the drill rig.

The coolers are located at the rear of the wagon.

(For further details, See Figure 3 Hydraulic system functions)

26. Support leg

25. Track oscillation

18. Water Mist

17. Load Sensor

16. Feed

12. Cooler (Compressor 20. Tramming

and Hydraulic oil) 15. Percussion

11. Cooler 14. Position

(Engine) 22. Load
Sensor
19. Pilot
13. RHS
9. Return Oil Pressure

24. Oil Pre-

21. Rotation heater
10. Fill Pump
23. DCT
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8. Filter 7. Pump 5 6. Pump 4 4. Pump 2 2. Diesel Engine 3. Pump 1 5. Pump 3

1. Hydraulic Oil Tank

Figure 3 Hydraulic system functions

1 Hydraulic Oil Tank

2 Diesel Engine
3 Pump1
4 Pump2
5 Pump3
6 Pump4
7 Pump5

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8 Filter
9 Return Oil
10 Fill Pump
11 Cooler (Engine)
12 Cooler (Compressor And Hydraulic)
13 RHS
14 Position
15 Percussion
16 Feed
17 Load Sensor
18 Water Mist
19 Pilot Pressure
20 Tramming
21 Rotation
22 Load Sensor
23 DCT
24 Oil Pre-heater
25 Track oscillation
26 Support leg

2.4.8 Air system

The air system consists of the compressor with oil separator, hoses and valves.

The compressor is driven directly by the diesel engine.

The compressor element is lubricated by an air-oil mixture. The mixture is separated

in the oil separator.

The system supplies air for flushing the drill hole, cleaning the dust collector filter
and for the rock drill machine's ECL lubricating system to oiling the drill steel
threads.

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3 Technical data

3.1 PowerROC T50 Tier 4

Weight (without drill steel and optional equipments)
Weight 22722 kg

Performance
Diesel engine, Caterpillar C9.3
Power output at 1800 rpm 261 kW
Temperature range in operation -25 C to +50C
Tramming speed 3.0 / 1.5 km/h
Tractive force 200 kN
Ground clearance 380 mm
Maximum hydraulic pressure 250 bar
Track oscillation (Forward/rearward) -10° / +10°
Noise level (inside cab) <85 dB(A)
Noise level (outside cab)
Idling speed 127 dB(A)
Full engine speed 113.5 dB(A)
Drilling 125 dB(A)
Vibration in operator's seat during drilling (weighted average)
0.18 m/s2

Electrical system
Voltage 24 V
Battery
Capacity 2 * 12 V/200 Ah
Working lights
Front 4 * 70 W
Rear 2 * 70 W
Feeder 2 * 70 W

Air system
PowerROC T50 Tier 4, Compressor C146
Max. air pressure 10.5 bar
Free air delivery at 10.5 bar 232 L/s

Capacities

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Hydraulic systems
Hydraulic oil tank 380 L
Hydraulic system, total 470 L
Fuel tank 500 L
Traction gear 3L
Compressor oil 63 L
Lubricating oil tank 5.25 L
Diesel engine 30 L
Engine cooling system 51 L

Climate unit
Refrigerant, type R134A
Refrigerant, quantity 2.5 kg

Miscellaneous
Fire extinguisher
A-B-C powder 2 * 6 kg

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3.2 Dimensions

3485
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10800

Figure 4 Transport dimensions

2486

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330

Figure 5 Measured from above

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9263

2934
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3640

5330

Figure 6 Measured from the side

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3644
2810
1438

1115

784
3273

3126

4267
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3324
4253
4375

Figure 7 Coverage area from the side

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Figure 8 Coverage area from above

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Figure 9 Boom swing angle from above

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Figure 10 Feeder angles of inclination

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Figure 11 Coverage area for bottom-hole drilling

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Figure 12 Front face horizontal drill coverage area 1250 0350 25

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4 Daily checks

4.1 Foreword
This chapter provides instructions for daily inspection and maintenance to be carried
out by the operator before each shift.

Regarding weekly inspections and other maintenance tasks, see separate instructions
“Maintenance schedules”.

4.2 Extra safety check

4.2.1 Safety

DANGER
• Danger of moving parts.
• Risk of serious personal injury.
• Set all levers and switches in neutral position
before preparing start-up.
• Perform the extra safety check without the engine
running.

DANGER
• The side hatches on the drill rig are not dimen-
sioned for extra weight.
• Risk of serious personal injury.
• Standing, sitting or leaning on the side hatches
can result in serious injury.
• The side hatches must be closed when work is
carried out on top of the rig.

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Before each shift starts an extra and thorough visual safety check should be carried
out in order to detect:

• Damage that could give rise to structural weakness or cracks.

• Wear that could have the same consequences.
• Cracks or fractures in materials or welded joints.
If the drill rig has been subjected to abnormally high stresses, vital load-bearing
components may have been damaged. From a safety viewpoint, it is therefore espe-
cially important to check the following points (See Figure 13 Check points).

4.2.2 Checklist
3

4 7
6
1

9 5
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4 8

Figure 13 Check points

1 Feed holder with brackets

2 Feeder chains with brackets

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3 Hose drum with cradle

4 Cylinder bracket
5 Boom/boom head
6 Boom support with pivot
7 Operator's cab with brackets
8 Track frames with attachments
9 Feed Motor

4.3 Before starting

4.3.1 Safety

WARNING
• Danger of moving parts.
• Can cause serious injuries.
• Set all levers and switches in NEUTRAL position
before start-up preparations.
• Carry out the procedures with the engine
switched off.

WARNING
• Dangerous compressed air.
• Can cause serious injury.
• Release the pressure in the tank before removing
the filler plug.

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4.3.2 Drill-steel support

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Figure 14 Drill-steel support

Table 1 Drill-steel support

Check point Control object Action

- Grease nipples Fill grease into the grease nipples.

A Cylinder bracket, drill-steel Check the torque. See table “Atlas

supports Copco Standard torques”.

B Lock nut for adjusting screw, Check the torque. See table “Atlas
drill-steel support Copco Standard torques”.

Note
If central lubrication is installed then the function and connections must be
checked.

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4.3.3 Drill rig

Table 2 Drill rig

Check point Inspection Instructions

Drill rig Visual check Check for any signs of leaks, damage,
breakage or cracks.

4.3.4 Engine package

Table 3 Engine package

Check point Inspection Instructions

Engine/Compressor Visual check Check for leakage around the engine

and compressor.

Hydraulic pumps Visual check Check for signs of leakage.

Water separator Fuel prefilter Drain off water.

Engine oil Oil level The oil must be between the two
marks on the dipstick. Top up as nec-
essary.

Engine radiator/ Coolant level The level should be 1 cm under the

cooler filler cap. Top up as necessary.

Hydraulic oil tank Oil level The recommended oil level is half way
up the upper sight glass. Make sure
the drill rig is in the transport position
before checking. Top up as necessary.

Lubrication Oil level The recommended lubrication oil level

is always above the 2nd sight glass
from the bottom. Top up as necessary.

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4.3.5 Compressor tank

A B
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Figure 15 Compressor tank

Table 4 Compressor tank

Check point Control object Action

A Tank, draining Open drain plug (A). Drain the water. The drill rig must
have been standing still for one hour before the water
can be drained.

B Tank, oil level Check the oil level. The gauge must be in the green
zone. The drill rig must be level and must have been
standing still for 10 minutes before checking.

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4.3.6 Electrical system

A
A
B

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A

Figure 16 Electrical system

Table 5 Electrical system

Check point Control object Action

A Working lights Check the function of all the working lights.

B Emergency stop Attachment. Check each emergency stop individu-

buttons/cable ally. The engine must stop. Before checking the next
emergency stop the previous one must be reset
before restarting.

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4.4 Functionality test after starting

4.4.1 Checks

Note
The emergency stop buttons and cable must be checked before each shift and after
tramming.

Table 6 Checks

Check point Inspection Instruction

Emergency stop but- Function Check each emergency stop individually. The
tons (all) and the emer- engine must stop!
gency stop cable on the Between testing each emergency stop, the
feed beam. previous stop must be reset before restarting
the rig. For the location of the stops, see
“Safety”.

Display and indicator Visual check Check that none of the fault indicator symbols
lamps for engine and rig is on. If a fault is indicated in the displays or
systems. indicator lamps, stop the unit and rectify the
fault.

4.4.2 Lamp test

Table 7 Lamp test

Check point Inspection Instructions

Lamp test Visual check All signal lamps come on automatically for two
seconds when the ignitions key is turned to
ON.

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4.5 Function test while drilling

4.5.1 Hydraulic hoses to rock drill

Table 8 Hydraulic hoses

Check point Inspection Instructions

The rock drill Abnormal vibration Check the accumulator. For further details
hydraulic hoses in the hydraulic see “Maintenance instructions” for the
hoses. rock drill.

4.5.2 Rock drill

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Figure 17 Rock drill

Table 9 Rock drill

Check point Inspection Instructions

Rock drill Visual check Make sure that oil trickles out between the front
and the shank adapter.

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4.5.3 Engine Display

Figure 18 Engine Display 1250 0303 02

Table 10 Engine Display

Check point Inspection Instructions

Engine Display Visual check Check that no fault indicator comes on. In the event
of a fault indication, stop the rig and rectify the fault.

4.5.4 Dust collector (DCT)

Table 11 Dust collector (DCT)

Check point Inspection Instructions

Dust collector (DCT) Suction ability and In case of dust formation: check the filter in
filter cleaning the filter holder and suction hose and also
the drill-steel supports’ drill gasket.

4.5.5 Drill rig

Table 12 Drill rig

Check point Inspection Instructions

Drill rig Visual check Look for any signs of leaks.

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5 Controls

5.1 General
The controls and gauges are located inside the operator's cab.

The equipments for filling fuel, hydraulic oil and compressor oil are located near the
respective tank.

5.2 Cab

Figure 19 Cab

1 Gauge panel
2 Gradient meter
3 Engine control panel
4 Tramming control panel
5 Control panel for optional equipment
6 Position control panel

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7 RHS control lever

8 Tramming lever
9 Rod handling control panel
10 Drilling lever
11 Carousel control panel
12 Air conditioner
13 Emergency stop
14 Fire extinguisher
15 Hammer for emergencies

5.3 Pressure gauges

Note
The pressure gauges must be checked during drilling.

Figure 20 Pressure gauge panel

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1 Fuel level gauge

2 Hydraulic oil temperature gauge
3 Air discharge temperature gauge
4 Flushing air pressure gauge
5 Feed pressure gauge
6 Rotation pressure gauge
7 Percussion pressure gauge
8 Damper pressure gauge
9 Engine display
10 Engine oil pressure gauge
11 Engine coolant temperature gauge
12 Low hydraulic oil indicator
13 Low fuel indicator
14 Hydraulic oil filter restriction indicator
15 Air intake filters restriction indicator
16 ECL oil level indicator

5.4 Engine display

Figure 21 Engine Display

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1 Display

Some of the engine and transmission parameters which may be displayed in

standard or metric units on the screen.

2 Menu key

Enter or exit menu screens

3 Left arrow key

Scroll the screen or move the parameter selection to the left or upward.

4 Right arrow key

Scroll the screen and move the parameter selection to the right or downward.

5 Enter key

Select a menu or parameter or hide/view an active fault code.

6 Warning indicator

Amber LED, it indicate the general malfunction.

7 Shutdown warning indicator

Red LED, it will come on when the diesel engine shut down due to whatever
reasons.

The diesel engine is controlled by an electronic control unit (ECU) that continually
sends information to the engine display. The keypad on the engine display is a capac-
itive touch sensing system. There are no mechanical switches to wear or stick. When
a key is touched, feedback is provided by the screen flashing. For more information
refer to “Engine display instruction”.

Note
Do not use the drill rig if a fault indicator comes on. If a warning indicator comes
on, the drill rig must be deactivated and the fault rectified.

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5.5 Engine control panel

c
b
S189 S130 S186
a

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S800 S139

Figure 22 Engine control panel

S800 Preheating switch (option)

S139 Ignition switch

a = OFF
b = ON
c = START

S189 Engine speed switch

a = LOW ENGINE SPEED

b = HIGH ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed can be switch between 1200 r/min and 1800 r/min directly
by operating switch S189. The engine speed will increase to 1800 r/min
automatically when feed and rotation in the drilling mode.

S130 Tramming/Drilling switch

a = DRILLING
b = IDLING
c = TRAMMING

S186 Horn button

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5.6 Tramming control panel

a S803

c ea d S130A

b
S176
a S445
S177

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b

Figure 23 Tramming control panel

S803 DCT/RHS control lever

a = FULL AIR, DCT ON
b = ROD HAND SYSTEM (RHS)
c = REDUCED AIR, DCT ON
d = FULL AIR
e = NEUTRAL

S445 Track oscillation floating switch

a = UNLOCK
b = LOCK

S130A Tramming speed switch

a = HIGH SPEED
b = LOW SPEED

S176 Left track oscillation switch (spring return)

a = LOWER FRONT
b = RAISE FRONT
S177 Right track oscillation switch (spring return)
a = LOWER FRONT
b = RAISE FRONT

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5.7 Control panel for optional equipment

1 2 3

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c

4 5 6 7

Figure 24 Control panel for optional equipment

1 Water mist system switch

a = REDUCTED FLOW
b = NEUTRAL
c = MAXIMUM FLOW
2 Water flow adjusting knob
Turn clockwise = INCREASE
Turn counterclockwise = DECREASE
3 Low water level indicator
4 Super rotation switch

a = ON
c = OFF
5 Hydraulic oil preheating switch

a = ON
c = OFF
6 Hydraulic jack switch

a = UP
b = NEUTRAL
c = DWON

7 Indicator for hydraulic jack

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5.8 Hydraulic pressure control panel

1 2 3
a

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b

Figure 25 Hydraulic pressure control panel

1 Feed pressure adjusting knob

Turn clockwise = INCREASE

Turn counterclockwise = DECREASE
2 Percussion pressure adjusting knob

Turn clockwise = INCREASE

Turn counterclockwise = DECREASE
3 Rotation speed adjusting knob

Turn clockwise = INCREASE

Turn counterclockwise = DECREASE

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5.9 Position control panel

Figure 26 Position control panel

1 Feeder control lever

a = FEED SWING (Spike left)
b = FEED SWING (Spike right)
c = FEED TILT (Spike rearward)
d = FEED TILT (Spike forward)
e = NEUTRAL
2 Boom control lever
a = BOOM SWING RIGHT
b = BOOM SWING LEFT
c = BOOM LOWER DOWN
d = BOOM LIFT UP
e = NEUTRAL
3 Boom/Feeder control lever
a = FEED EXTENSION (UP)
b = FEED EXTENSION (DOWN)
c = BOOM EXTEND
d = BOOM RETRACT
e = NEUTRAL

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5.10 Tramming levers

a
1 2

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Figure 27 Tramming levers

1/2 Left/Right Tramming lever

a = FORWARD
b = NEUTRAL
c = BACKWARD

Note
If one crawler track is operated while the other is stationary, the tracks are sub-
jected to unnecessary stresses. This should therefore be avoided.

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5.11 Drilling lever

Figure 28 Drilling lever

The drilling lever is a multi-functional lever which controls functions including feed
and tramming:

S446A Percussion pressure switch

a = HIGH PERCUSSION PRESSURE
c = LOW PERCUSSION PRESSURE

S446B Percussion switch

a = ON
c = OFF

S449 Thread lubrication button

Press the button to activate lubrication function
S452 Rapid feed button

Press the button to activate rapid feed function

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A Drilling lever
a = FEED DWON
b = NEUTRAL
c = FEED UP
d = ROTATE COUNTERCLOCKWISE
e = ROTATE CLOCKWISE
f = DRILLING (FEED DOWN & ROTATE REVERSE)

Note
When feeding in position f, the drilling lever is locked.

5.12 Control panel for DS/suction hood

c b a

S119

S187
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S167

Figure 29 DS/Suction hood control panel

S119 Upper drill-steel support switch

a = CLOSE
b = NEUTRAL
c = OPEN
S187 Lower drill-steel support switch

a = CLOSE
b = NEUTRAL
c = OPEN

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S167 Suction Hood switch

a = DOWN
b = UP

5.13 RHS control lever

S182

b c

d a e

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f g

Figure 30 RHS control lever

a Loose grip
b Hard grip, from drill center to carousel
c Open grip, from drill center to carousel

d Hard grip
e Open grip
f Hard grip, from carousel to drill center

g Open grip, from carousel to drill center

S182 Sleeve retainer switch (option)

Press the switch to close the sleeve retainer.

Take out the sleeve retainer before moving the rod handling arm to the
magazine.

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5.14 Auto-drilling control panel

a b

S807

S809

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Figure 31 Auto-drilling control panel

S807 Reduced flushing air switch

a = ON
b = OFF

S809 Auto-drilling switch

a = ON
b = OFF

5.15 Carousel control lever

a b

S805
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S111B

Figure 32 Carousel control panel

S805 Carousel rotation button

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S111B Carousel rotation direction switch

a = COUNTERCLOCKWISE
b = CLOCKWISE

5.16 Control panel for operator's cab

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Figure 33 Control panel for operator's cab

1 Working lights cab, front

2 Working lights rig, rear

3 Working lights, feeder

4 Select switch of water for windscreen wiper
5 Windscreen wiper, front

6 Windscreen wiper, upper

7 Air conditioner switch
8 Air flow adjusting knob

9 Temperature adjusting knob

5.17 Gradient meter

Figure 34 Gradient meter

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The meter indicates the angles for safe operation of the drill rig. The chassis could
tip over outside the specified angle limits.

CAUTION
• The gradient meter shows the chassis frame
angle and not the actual ground camber.

5.18 Hammer for emergencies

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Figure 35 Emergency hammer with belt cutter

If the cab door is blocked, use the hammer to break the rear window so that you can
get out. On the lower part is a belt cutter to cut off the seat belt if this cannot be
released in the usual manner.

Note
If the cab is equipped with safety glass, break the glass in the rear window to get
out.

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5.19 Fire extinguisher

Figure 36 Fire extinguishers

The drill rig is equipped with two fire extinguishers (A-B-C powder).

The fire extinguishers (A) are fitted down at the front of cab, and at the rear of the rig
on the right-hand side.

Class A-B-C fires can be put out.

Note
The fire extinguishers that are supplied with the drill rig must be considered only as
“delivery fire extinguishers”. The fire extinguishers must be replaced locally if they
are not approved in accordance with local regulations.

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5.20 Other controls

5.20.1 Test connections for the hydraulic circuits

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Figure 37 Test connections

Test instrument for checking the hydraulic circuits.

Connect the test instrument to the different outlets (see table below).

Table 13 Test connections

1 Hydraulic pump 1: Feed, Tramming, Position, Percussion, RHS, Track oscil-

lation, Sleeve retainer (option), Water mist (option), Support leg (option)
2 Hydraulic pump 2: Rotation, Tramming
3 Hydraulic pump 3: Dust collector, Oil pre-heater

4 Hydraulic pump 4: Cooler for compressor and hydraulic oil

5 Hydraulic pump 5: Cooler for diesel engine
6 Extractor pressure

7 Pilot pressure
8 RHS pressure

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6 Operating

6.1 Diesel engine starting

Note
Observe pressure gauges, signal lamps and indicator lamps during operation.

1 Set the main switch (1) to ON (1a) (Clockwise).

1a 1b
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Figure 38 Main switch

2 Make sure that tramming/drilling switch (S130) in the IDLING position (b).

c
b
S189 S130 S186
a
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S800 S139

Figure 39 Engine control panel

3 Observe the engine display and start the diesel engine.

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Figure 40 Engine display

• Turn the ignition key (S139) to START position (c) (press and turn to right).
• Warning indicators (2) and (3) should be extinguished before the ignition key
(S139) is turned to START position (c). If no, please check to solve the warning
and restart.

Note
Should the engine fail to start, stop trying after 20 seconds and wait one minute
before trying again.

4 Release the ignition key (S139), the key is spring-loaded and returns to the ON
position (b).

6.2 Stopping the diesel engine

Note
At the end of drilling/tramming at a high power output, allow the engine to idle a
couple of minutes to give it time to cool down.

1 Make sure that all controls are in NEUTRAL position.

2 Turn the tramming/drilling switch (S130) to the IDLING position (b).

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c
b
S189 S130 S186
a

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S800 S139

Figure 41 Engine control panel

3 Turn the ignition key (S139) to OFF position (a).

4 Set the main switch to OFF position (1b).

Note
Always set the main switch to OFF (1b) when the diesel engine has stopped!

1a 1b
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Figure 42 Main switch

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6.3 Tramming

WARNING
• Risk of tipping/sliding.
• May cause severe personal injury and damage to
property.
• Always check the ground condition where the rig
shall travel.
• Track oscillation must be kept open.
• Do not exceed the permitted incline angles.
• Ensure that no unauthorized personnel are inside
the working area.
• Always close the door of the cab and use a safety
belt.
• Danger of electricity.
• Keep your distance from power lines.
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A B

Figure 43 Positions for tramming (Boom retracted)

A = Normal position for tramming with feeder located on the feeder support.

B = Only for tramming between boreholes.

1 Use the boom and feed positioning levers alternately to lay down the feed on the
feed support (A, See Figure 43 Positions for tramming (Boom retracted)).

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2 Operate the hydraulic jack switch (6) to adjust the hydraulic jack (only for the
rigs equipped with hydraulic jack).

1 2 3

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c

4 5 6 7

Figure 44 Control panel for optional equipment

Note
When the hydraulic jack is lowered, stones or similar substance may be resting on
the jack. When the hydraulic jack is subsequently raised, the stones may damage
the oil pan on the diesel engine and the suction hoses to the hydraulic pumps.

3 Set the track oscillation floating switch (S445) to UNLOCK position (a).

a S803

c ea d S130A

b
S176
a S445
S177
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Figure 45 Tramming control panel

4 Turn the tramming/drilling switch (S130) to TRAMMING position (c).

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c
b
S189 S130 S186
a

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S800 S139

Figure 46 Engine control panel

5 Operate the tramming speed switch (S130A, See Figure 45 Tramming control
panel) to position (a) or position b to get a suitable speed according to the nature
of the terrain.

6 Operate the tramming levers to move the drill rig in the desired direction.

7 Operate the track oscillation switches (S176, S177 See Figure 45 Tramming con-
trol panel) to move the weight of the drill rig forward and backward as appropri-
ate when passing obstacles. This will maintain the rig's stability even in uneven
terrain.

Note
It is extremely important to use track oscillation to maintain the stability of the drill
rig when tramming in uneven terrain.

Note
A horn indicates that the drill rig is reversing.

Note
If one crawler track is operated while the other is stationary the tracks are sub-
jected to unnecessary stresses and this should therefore be avoided.

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6.4 Checking after tramming

All emergency stops must be checked after tramming.

6.5 Tramming - General principles

6.5.1 Tramming, general

Direct the boom system straight ahead before opening the track oscillation lock.

While tramming, the track oscillation lock must be open so that the tracks can move
freely whenever there is a change in terrain. Use track oscillation to keep the chassis
frame as horizontal as possible. The Boom system must be in retraction position.

Adapt the speed to the terrain. Always check the terrain where the drill rig will be
maneuvered.
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ROC ROC
ROC

Figure 47 Left: Correct position for general tramming. Centre and right: Wrong
position.

6.5.2 Tramming, uphill

RO
ROC C

Figure 48 Left: Correct position for tramming uphill. Right: Wrong position.

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6.5.3 Tramming, downhill

The boom and rock drill/rotation unit must be as far back as possible.

ROC C
RO

Figure 49 Left: Correct position for traversing inclines. Right: Wrong position.

6.5.4 Tramming on transverse inclines

Use the boom system as a counterweight when traversing inclines.

Note! The risk of slipping is greatest when tramming on a transverse incline.

Note! Always observe ground conditions.

Figure 50 Left: Correct position for traversing inclines. Right: Wrong position.

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6.5.5 Maximum permitted angles of inclination during tram-

ming and setting-up for drilling
The angles refer to the camber of the ground and not the inclination of the rig.

Track oscillation must always be open during tramming and track oscillation must
always be locked during setting-up for drilling.

Tramming with the feeder in tramming position

A B
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D C

Illustration reference Direction Max. angle of inclination

A Forward 20
B Reverse 20

C Left 15
D Right 15

Tramming with the feeder in vertical position and centered between the track frames.

Tramming with the feeder in vertical position must only take place between holes.

When tramming with the feeder in vertical position the feeder must always be cen-
tered between the track frames with the feed front as close to the ground as possible.

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A B
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D C

Illustration reference Direction Max. angle of inclination

A Forward 20
B Reverse 20

C Left 15
D Right 15

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Setting-up for drilling with the feeder in vertical position and centered
between the track frames.

A B
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D C

Illustration reference Direction Max. angle of inclination

A Forward 20
B Reverse 20
C Left 15

D Right 15

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Setting-up for drilling with the feeder in vertical position and the boom
swung max to left.

A B
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D C

Illustration reference Direction Max. angle of inclination

A Forward 20

B Reverse 20
C Left 15
D Right 15

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Setting-up for drilling with the feeder in vertical position and the boom
swung max to right.

A B
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D C

Illustration reference Direction Max. angle of inclination

A Forward 20

B Reverse 20
C Left 15
D Right 15

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Setting-up for drilling with the feeder top in extreme position forwards,
the feeder laterally vertical and centered between the track frames.

A B
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D C

Illustration reference Direction Max. angle of inclination

A Forward 20
B Reverse 20
C Left 15

D Right 15

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Setting-up for drilling with the feeder top in extreme position forwards
and to the left, and with the boom swung maximum to the left.

A B
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D C

Illustration reference Direction Max. angle of inclination

A Forward 20

B Reverse 20
C Left 13
D Right 15

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Setting-up for drilling with the feeder top in extreme position forwards
and to the right, and with the boom swung maximum to the right.
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A B

D C

Illustration reference Direction Max. angle of inclination

A Forward 20

B Reverse 20
C Left 15
D Right 12

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7 Before drilling

7.1 Safety

WARNING
• May cause severe personal injury.
• Ensure that unauthorized personnel are not
within the working area.
• Do not approach the area surrounding rod/pipe
gripper or carousel.
• Always use lifting assistance when loading and
unloading the carousel.
• Do not approach the area surrounding rod/pipe
when the drill-steel support is closed during load-
ing.
• Two persons are required to load and unload the
carousel.
• Follow the instructions carefully.

7.2 Loading the pipe carousel

1 Position the feed beam as close to the horizontal as possible.

Figure 51 Positioning Feeder/Boom position for adding drill steel

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2 Operate the DCT/RHS control lever (S803) into RHS position (b).

a S803

c ea d S130A

b
S176
a S445
S177

1250 0326 55
b

Figure 52 Tramming control panel

3 Activate the carousel rotation by operating the switch (S111B) and pressing but-
ton (S805) and to rotate the carousel to required position.

a b

S805
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S111B

Figure 53 Carousel control panel

4 Press the rapid feed button (S452) and then operate the drilling lever (A) to lower
the rock drill to its lowest position on the feed.

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Figure 54 Drilling lever

5 Set the drill-steel support switches (S119, S187) to OPEN position (b) to open
the drill-steel supports.

c b a

S119

S187
1250 0318 47

S167

Figure 55 DS/Suction hood control panel

6 Insert a drill steel through the drill-steel supports and then operate the switches
(S119, S187) to close the supports.

– It’s recommended to use a suitable lifting equipment to lift the drill rod.

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– When the drill-steel supports are closed the pipe may move suddenly. Make
sure that no person is in the vicinity of the pipe.
7 Operate the drilling lever (A) to position (d) to joint the adapter into the drill steel
sleeve fully.

– Press button (S449) to lubricate the thread.

8 Open the drill-steel supports by setting the switches (S119, S187) to OPEN posi-
tion (b).

9 Operate the drilling lever (A) to position (c) to run the rock drill up with the drill
steel, stop the rock drill to the proper position for loading the drill steel.

Note
Pay attention not to pull the pipe too far back, so that the lower end falls out of the
upper drill-steel support.

10 Press the sleeve retainer switch (S182) to clamp the loose sleeves. Only for the
rig equipped with sleeve retainer.

S182

b c

d a e
1250 0318 48

f g

Figure 56 RHS control lever

11 Operate the RHS control lever into position (g) to open the grippers and move it
out of the carousel.

12 Release the RHS control lever when the grippers are over the drill steel and move
the lever back to NEUTRAL position (a).

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13 Run the rock drill to a proper position for insert the drill steel into the carousel by
operating the drilling lever (A) to position (c).

14 Operate the RHS control lever to position (d) to obtain a hard grip.

15 Operate the drilling lever (A) to ROTATE CLOCKWISE position (e) to unscrew
the shank adapter from the drill steel.

16 Operate the RHS control lever to position (b) to move the drill steel into the car-
ousel and then operate the lever to position (e) to open the clamp.

17 Operate the switch (S111B, See Figure 53 Carousel control panel) to rotate the
carousel so that an empty position in the carousel is ready for the next drill steel.

18 Repeat the procedures until the desired number of rods are in the carousel.

19 Fit the drill bit to the last rod.

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7.3 Setting up for drilling

WARNING
• Risk of tipping.
• May cause severe personal injury and damage to
property.
• Always check the ground conditions where the
rig shall be maneuvered.
• Keep the track oscillation cylinders locked during
setting-up for drilling.
• Do not maneuver track oscillation in locked posi-
tion.
• Do not lower the hydraulic jack too much, the rear
sections of the track frames must stand firmly
against the ground.
• Do not raise the front section of the track frames
with boom/feeder.
• Never unlock the track oscillation lock while the
rig is set up for drilling.
• The angles for Downward/Upward/Lateral, speci-
fied in Technical data, must NOT be combined.
• Do not exceed the tilt angles, see Technical data.
• Note the gradient meters' values.
• Never operate the drill rig from the downhill side.
• Close the cab door and always use the safety
belt.
• Make sure that there is none authorized person in
the working zone.

1 Make sure that the track oscillation floating switch (S445) is in UNLOCK posi-
tion (a).

2 Adjust the oscillation switches (S176, S177) to set the drill rig as close to hori-
zontal as possible.

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a S803

c ea d S130A

b
S176
a S445
S177

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b

Figure 57 Tramming control panel

3 Operate the hydraulic jack switch (6) to lower the jack firmly on the ground with-
out lifting the track frames from the ground. (only for the rigs equipped with
hydraulic jack.)

1 2 3

b
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4 5 6 7

Figure 58 Control panel for optional equipment

Note
Do not raise the drill rig with the jack!

4 Set the oscillation floating switch (S445) in LOCK position (b).

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5 Position the feeder to the required position for drilling.

6 Place the feed spike firmly on the ground without lifting the drill rig with boom
and feeder.

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8 Drilling

8.1 Start of drilling

Make sure that the rock drill is in the upper position, with a drill steel coupled to the
rock drill and a drill bit mounted on the drill steel.

1 Check that the track oscillation cylinders are locked by switch (S445).
.

Note
Don't operate the track oscillation when drilling.

a S803

c ea d S130A

b
S176
a S445
S177
1250 0326 55

Figure 59 Tramming control panel

2 Select drilling by turning the tramming/drilling switch (S130) to DRILLING

position (a). Now the compressor is loaded.

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c
b
S189 S130 S186
a

1250 0317 70
S800 S139

Figure 60 Engine control panel

3 Set the switch (S167) to DOWN position (a) to lower the suction hood.

c b a

S119

S187
1250 0318 47

S167

Figure 61 DS/Suction Hood control panel

4 Operate the switches (S119, S187) to close the drill-steel supports.

5 Operate the DCT/RHS control lever (S803) to position (c) to activate the dust
collector.
.

Note
When collaring, flushing air should be in REDUCED FLUSHING mode.

6 Operate the drilling lever into DRILLING position (f) to rotate the rock drill until
the drill bit is pressed lightly against the ground.

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– Set the percussion switch (S446B) to ON position (a) and percussion pressure
switch (S446A) to position (c) to activate low pressure percussion.

Figure 62 Drilling lever

7 Operate the switch (S167) to move down the suction hood into proper position to
collect dust and observe the drill state.

8 Jog the lever repeatedly until the drill bit has a firm hold in the rock. Then move
the drilling lever to the end position, where it is held magnetically.
.

Note
At this stage the drill lever can be released to neutral position (if collaring is
unsuccessful the control lever must be moved back and the collaring process
restarted).

Note
Collaring with constant feed can make the drill bit veer off in the wrong direction,
resulting in hole deflection and extra strain on the drill string.

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9 High percussion can be started once homogeneous rock has been reached. This
also means high feed pressure is obtained. Set switch (S446A) to position (a) to
get high pressure percussion. Setting switch (4, See Figure 24 Control panel for
optional equipment) can get super feed.

10 If the stone condition is not even, operate the drilling lever between position (f)
and (b) to move the rock drill backwards and forwards to clean the hole.

11 In drilling process, adjust the adjusting knobs (1, 2, 3) according the stone condi-
tion to get the best feed force, proper penetration and rotation speed.

1 2 3
a

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b

Figure 63 Hydraulic pressure control panel

12 Move up the suction hood sometimes and observe the drilling scrap.

13 Drill to the required depth or until the drill cradle has reached its bottom.

14 The upper drill-steel support should open as the coupling sleeve approaches it.
Continue drilling until the coupling is half way through the drill-steel support.

Note
If water flushes out of the hole then the dust collector must be switched off.

15 After adding a new drill steel and restarting drilling, operate the switch (S187)
into position (b) to open drill-steel support temporarily allowing the coupling
sleeve to pass.

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8.2 Checks during drilling

Monitor drilling performance and pay particular attention to the points below:

Should anything out of the ordinary occur, stop drilling and clear up the trouble or
ask service personnel to investigate.

Rock drill:
• Abnormal impact hose vibration.
– Check the pressure in the rock drill accumulators.
• Check that the shank adapter is sufficiently lubricated.
– Lubricating oil/air should leak out from the shank adapter. Lubricating oil
pressure should be between 2 and 10 bar on the ECL pressure gauge.
• Abnormal leakage from the rock drill.
– Stop drilling immediately and ask service personnel to investigate the cause.
• Note that the shank adapter has a “float position”, i.e. it is pressed out about 4-6
mm from the frame.
• If damper pressure is lower than 30 bar or higher than 120 bar, percussion will
stop automatically (For rock drill COP 3060ME).
– Stop drilling immediately and ask service personnel to investigate.
Hydraulic system:

• Observe all pressure gauges.

– They should not show a sudden abnormal pressure.
• Check on the display for engine and directional instruments that the hydraulic oil
temperature is in the green zone.
• Check that the hydraulic oil temperature does not exceed 60 °C.
The bore hole:

• If water emerges from the drill hole.

– Switch off DCT to protect the filters.

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8.3 Adding drill rods

8.3.1 Knocking the coupling loose

1 Make sure the coupling sleeve is located at the rattling position (inside of the
upper-steel support).

2 Push the drilling control lever (A) to NEUTRAL position (b) and make sure the
feed and rotation is stopped. Allow percussion to be activated for approximately
0.5 seconds if only the joint between shank adapter and drill steel shall be
released for jointing further drill steels. Air leaks out through the joint when it
has been released.

3 Allow the percussion to be activated 1-5 seconds if all drill rods shall be taken up
and all joints shall be released. The time varies depending on the number of
joints and how much they are tightened.

Figure 64 Drilling lever

Note
In the event of excessive removal the drill bit may be threaded loose or the drill
steel string fully threaded apart.

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4 Set the switch (S446B) to ON position (a) and then operate the drilling lever to
NEUTRAL position (b).

5 Operate the drilling lever (A) to position (e) to unscrew the shank adapter from
the drill rod.

6 Press the button (S449) to activate the rapid feed function and then operate the
drilling lever to position (c) to move up the rock drill to a proper position for add-
ing a new rod.

8.3.2 Rod adding

1 Operate the DCT/RHS control lever (S803) to position (b).

a S803

c ea d S130A

b
S176
a S445
S177

b 1250 0326 55

Figure 65 Tramming control panel

2 Operate the RHS control lever to position (e) to open the grippers.

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S182

b c

d a e

1250 0318 48
f g

Figure 66 RHS control lever

3 Set the switch (S111B) to position (a) and press the button (S805) to rotate a rod
into grippers.

a b

S805
1250 0326 58

S111B

Figure 67 Carousel control panel

4 Operate the RHS control lever to position (d) to hard clamp, then to position (f)
to move the rod out of the carousel to drill center.

5 Operate the RHS control lever to NEUTRAL position (a). The rod grippers then
adopt guide mode with a lower gripping force that allows the drill steel to rotate
in the grippers.

6 Press thread lubrication button (S449) to lubricate the rod thread.

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Figure 68 Drilling lever

7 Operate the drilling lever (A) to position (d) to thread the adapter fully into the
new-added drill rod and then thread the new drill rod to the drill string in the
drill-steel support.

8 Operate RHS control lever to position (e) to open the grippers and then to posi-
tion (c) to move the grippers into the carousel. Operate it into position (a) to
loose grip at last.

9 Operate the switches (S119, S187) to open the upper drill-steel support and close
the lower one before drilling restarts.

c b a

S119

S187
1250 0318 47

S167

Figure 69 DS/Suction hood control panel

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8.4 Extracting drill steel

1 Knock the joints when the required hole depth has been reached.

2 Open the drill-steel supports by operating the switches (S119, S187).

c b a

S119

S187

1250 0318 47
S167

Figure 70 DS/Suction Hood control panel

3 Activate the rapid feed button (S452) and operate the drilling lever (A) to move
up the rock drill until the sleeve is in the upper drill-steel support.

Figure 71 Drilling lever

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4 Close the upper drill-steel support to lock the sleeve.

5 Operate the DCT/RHS control lever to RHS position (b).

a S803

c ea d S130A

b
S176
a S445
S177

1250 0326 55
b

Figure 72 Tramming control panel

6 Operate the RHS control lever to position (e) to open the grippers, then to posi-
tion (g). Operate the control lever to position (d) once the gripper meets the drill
steel.

S182

b c

d a e
1250 0318 48

f g

Figure 73 RHS control lever

7 If there is already a rod in the rod grippers, the carousel must first be rotated to an
empty compartment. Press the switch (S111B) into (a) or (b) position to choose

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the rotation direction, then press the button (S805) only once to let the carousel
rotate for one rod space.

a b

S805

1250 0326 58
S111B

Figure 74 Carousel control button

8 Tighten the joint between the adapter and the upper rod slightly while RHS con-
trol lever is still in position (d). Tighten the joint by moving the drilling lever (A)
to ROTATE COUNTERCLOCKWISE position (d).

9 Operate the RHS control lever to NEUTRAL position (a). The rod grippers then
adopt guide mode with a lower gripping force that allows the drill steel to rotate
in the grippers.

10 Operate the drilling lever (A) to position (e) to unscrew the drill steel from the
sleeve in the drill-steel support.

11 Operate the drilling lever to position (c) to run the rock drill backward to the cor-
rect position for inserting the drill steel into the carousel.

12 Operate the RHS control lever to position (d) again to reactivate hard grip on the
rod grippers.

13 If drill steel with loose sleeves is used and the drill rig is equipped with sleeve
retainer (optional equipment), it must be activated now.

14 Fully unscrew the adapter from the drill steel.

15 Operate the RHS control lever to position (b) to move the drill steel to the carou-
sel and then operate the RHS control lever to position (e) to open the grippers.

16 Rotate the carousel so that an empty position in the carousel is ready for the next
drill steel. Press the button (S111B) into (a) or (b) position to choose the rotation

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direction, then press the button (S805) only once to let the carousel rotate for one
rod space.

17 Operate the drilling lever to position (a) to run the rock drill directly above the
sleeve in the drill-steel support and then operate the drilling lever to position (d)
to thread it in.

18 Repeat steps 2 - 17 until only one drill steel remains.

Note
Observe caution when the drill bit is extracted from the hole so that it is not drawn
through the drill gasket.

8.5 Changing drill bit

WARNING
• Moving parts.
• Risk of personal injury, clothing can be trapped.
• Stop drill rotation when changing bits.

Note
Never start percussion with the drill bit free without any resistance.

1 Operate the feeder until the spike is approximate 10 cm from the rock.

2 Make sure that the drilling lever is in NEUTRAL position.

3 Move the drill bit forward until it is pressed against the rock.

4 Switch on high pressure percussion for several seconds.

5 Switch off percussion when the drill bit has loosened. If the percussion is
engaged for too long then the drill steel can detach from the shank adapter.

6 Unscrew the old drill bit by hand and replace with a new one. Use a lifting equip-
ment if necessary.

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8.6 Action in case of drilling problems

8.6.1 Drilling problems

If the following trouble occurs during drilling:

• Hot coupling sleeves (loose coupling sleeves).

• Difficulties in uncoupling the coupling sleeves.
• Hole deflections.

8.6.2 High coupling sleeve temperature

Note
Coupling sleeve temperature must not exceed 120 °C (248 °F).

1 Excessive coupling sleeve temperature is indicated by:

a. Measuring with a thermometer

b. Oil dripping from the rock drill vaporises on the coupling sleeve

c. The coupling sleeve changes color

2 Depending on the layers of the rock, temperature can vary even within a small
area. High coupling sleeve temperature is usually due to a poor relationship
between drill feed pressure, percussion pressure and rotation pressure. The fol-
lowing solutions are recommended to reduce coupling sleeve temperature.

a. Check the condition of the drill bit; an over-drilled bit gives less torque in the
coupling sleeve.

Grind the drill bit.

b. Change to a drill bit with ballistic buttons.

c. If the rock is too hard for ballistic bits, then...

reduce rotation speed as much as possible without causing the drill string to
rotate jerkily

check the drill feed pressure and set it to the recommended value.

reduce percussion pressure to below the basic setting (5-10 bar). A reasonable
reduction in penetration rate must be accepted.

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d. Check and/or adjust damper pressure so that the shank adapter is in “float posi-
tion”.

8.6.3 Difficulties in loosening the coupling sleeve

The best method of loosening the coupling sleeve is to “drill” the last few centime-
ters without feed pressure and rotation, leaving percussion active for a few seconds
to break loose the coupling sleeve.

• Make sure the RPC-F system is set correctly. An RPC-F system that is set too
high causes excessive torque in the coupling sleeve.

8.6.4 Hole deflection

1 Try to drill with as low a drill feed pressure as possible.

2 Check the condition of the drill bit.

3 Use TAC pipes, drop center bits.

4 Only use flushing air and rotation during overload.

5 Drill the first drill steel with reduced drilling for at least half of the drill steel in
order to minimize hole deflection at the start of the hole.

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9 Options

9.1 Thread lubrication

9.1.1 Function
Drill steel threads are lubricated by means of spraying grease on them through a noz-
zle which is located on the upper drill-steel support.

The grease comes from a compressed air powered pump (B) which is located in a
grease container (A) on the front of the chassis frame. Grease is pumped from the
grease container to the nozzle where it is sprayed on the thread using compressed air
from a separate air line to the nozzle.

B
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Figure 75 Thread lubrication system

A = Grease tank

B = Pump

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9.1.2 Operation and adjustment

The direction of the nozzle must be adjusted so that the grease reaches the male
thread when a pipe is in breakout position.

The threads must be greased during both drilling and retraction.

The control button (S449) is on the back of drilling lever.

Figure 76 Drilling lever

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9.2 Cold start

Always use cold start function when starting a cold engine at temperature below 0
°C. There’s a control panel (A) located in the rear-left corner of the cab to control the
operation of the heater system. Refer to the separate instruction for the control panel
when using it.

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Figure 77 Cold start control panel

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9.3 Electric filler pump

9.3.1 Electric pump for filling fuel

B
125001 36 55

Figure 78 Electric filler pump

The pump is used to fill fuel.

1 Make sure that the hose and the filter are clean.

2 Connect the attached hose to the fuel source.

3 Move switch (B) to position 1.

4 Activate switch (A) to start filling.

The electric filler pump will stop automatically when the drill rig fuel tank is full. It
will also stop if the source of fuel runs out.

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9.3.2 Electric pump for filling hydraulic oil

Figure 79 Switch for electric filling pump

The pump is used to fill hydraulic oil.

1 Set the main switch to ON position.

2 Make sure that the hose and the filter are clean.

3 Connect the attached hose to the oil source.

4 Set switch (A) to position 1 to start filling.

The electric filler pump will stop automatically when the hydraulic oil tank is full. It
will also stop if the source of oil runs out.

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9.4 Electrical preheating

9.4.1 General
Hoses and valves for air and water can be heated with heating coils before starting
up. If temperature is above -10 °C then no heating is required as a rule.

Make sure that main switch is in ON position.

Heating is switched on maximum 5-10 minutes before starting the engine and is
switched off when the engine has started.

Figure 80 Switch for electrical preheating

Do not allow the heating to be switched on for more than 10 minutes, or the battery
could be discharged probably.

Do not forget to switch off the heating when the engine has started.

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9.5 Hydraulic oil preheating

Normal operating temperature of the hydraulic oil is 40 C. Before operating the drill
rig, the oil should be preheated to minimum operating temperature 20 C.

For implementing the preheating function, follow the below procedure:

1 Start the diesel engine.

2 Select ILDLING by turning the tramming/drilling switch (S130) to position (b).

c
b
S189 S130 S186
a

1250 0317 70
S800 S139

Figure 81 Engine control panel

3 Set the hydraulic oil preheating switch (5) to ON position (a).

1 2 3

b
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4 5 6 7

Figure 82 Control panel for optional equipment

4 Observe the hydraulic oil temperature gauge, deactivate the preheating function
once the temperature of hydraulic oil reaches 40 °C.

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9.6 Water mist system 400 liters

The 400 liter water mist system is not pressurized. The water is pumped into the air
circuit using a hydraulic pump.

3
4

2
5

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1

Figure 83 Water mist system

1 Water tank
2 Water filter
3 Check valve
4 Shut-off valve
5 Fast fill valve
6 Proportional flow valve Y112D
7 Safety valve
8 Water pump

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9.6.1 Operation
c
b
S189 S130 S186
a

1250 0317 70
S800 S139

Figure 84 Engine control panel

1 2 3

b
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4 5 6 7

Figure 85 Control panel for optional equipment

• Select DRILLING by turning switch (S130) to position (a).

• The water tank must be filled with pure water and possibly dust binding additive
through the filler valve (5) on bottom of the tank.
• The tank can be drained through the valve on the bottom of the tank.
• Normally, a small amount of water is used to dampen the drill dust and bind it
into larger particles for dust binding or to build up the wall of drill hole.
• If it is necessary to add a larger amount of water, e.g. if a pocket of clay is hit, set
switch (1) to obtain a full water flow.
• If it is not necessary to add water, the system can be turned off by setting switch
(1) to position (b).
To prevent clogging suction hoses and filters, the dust collector should be switched
off if the dust is damp or if water is spurting up from the hole.

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If there is a risk of freezing, the tank should be emptied and the system flushed with
anti-freeze before leaving the rig overnight or for the weekend.

The filter (2, See Figure 83 Water mist system) should be regularly dismantled and
cleaned.

Note
There is a certain delay after activating the water mist before the water emerges
from the drill bit.

9.7 Reversing camera

9.7.1 General

Figure 86 Display

Pos. Function Description

1 Menu mode Increase and decrease sound intensity

2 Menu mode Down in menu and back to main menu

3 Menu mode Switch two camera channels
4 On/Off Switch the power supply

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9.7.2 Menus
• There are three menus, Picture, System and Channel option.
• Change between the menus with lower part on the button (2).
• Change between the sub-menus with upper part on the button (2).

Table 14 Menus

Menu Sub-menu Options

Picture Brightness 0-100

Contrast 0-100
Saturation 0-100
System Language English/Chinese

Blue screen On/Off

Channel option CAM1 Normal/Mirror
CAM2 Normal/Mirror

CH priority CAM1/CAM2/CAM3
CH delay None/All/CAM1/
CAM2/CAM3
Delay time 0-30s

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9.8 HQS (Hole Quality System)

9.8.1 General
HQS is a complete system for gradient measurement, hole depth measurement on
bench drill rigs.

HQS 10 MKII - Complete instrument for hole gradient measurement.

HQS 11 MKII - Complete instrument for measuring angles, hole depth and drilling
rate. Hole depth measurement.

HQS 12 MKII - Complete instrument for measuring angles, hole depth and drilling
rate from laser reference.

9.8.2 Operation

Indicator
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m/min

.
m

A
1
0
+/- D

B · m
GPS
E

C F

a b c

Figure 87 Down arrow, upper display

Incline measurement mode: The upper display shows the inclination angle. The
lower display shows the side angle.

Hole depth measurement during drilling: The upper display shows penetration
rate. The lower display shows the current hole depth.

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Control box

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m/min

.
m

A
1
0
+/- D

B · m
GPS
E

C F

a b c

Figure 88 Control box

(A) “Switch On/Off” Rocker switch for turning the HQS system on and off.

(B) “Total (Sm)” Push button for showing total number of meters drilled in rock on
the lower display and mean penetration rate for the last drill steel on the upper dis-
play when held depressed.

Total counter showing total number of meters drilled (NOTE: max. 999.9 m) since
last reset.

Reset the total counter to zero by pressing the (B) “Total” (Sm) and (C) “Reset-
ting” buttons simultaneously.

(C) “Resetting”. Push button for resetting the length measurement.

(D) “Increase/decrease hole depth (+/-)”. Knob for setting desired hole depth.
(Must be kept depressed).

Note
The switch (F) must be in the length position (C).

(E) “Cab sight or GPS sight”. Select between cab sight and GPS sight (option). A
Gal character is shown in the display to indicate that the angles are shown towards
the GPS sight.

(F) “Measurement: Angle (a)/Pause (b)/Length (c).

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In the “Angle” position (a) the upper display shows the angle of inclination and the
lower display shows the lateral angle.

Note
All angles refer to the angle to which the sight is pointing. If the switch is moved to
the Angle position (a) during drilling then the system will continue to measure the
length of the hole being drilled.

In the “Pause” position both displays will show “-----”

Note
In the pause position the system stops measuring length. This could be used to stop
length measurement when flushing a hole for example, providing that percussion is
used as a drilling signal.

In the “Length” position (c) the displays show the penetration rate on the upper
display and drill bit position (or the laser line) on the lower display.

Gradient measurement operation (HQS 10, 11 and 12 MKII)

1 Set up the drill rig with the feed at roughly the location for the next drill hole.
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Figure 89 Setting up

2 Set the switch (F) in the “Angle” position (a).

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3 Adjust the aim so that it points in the rock blasting direction. Aim at an object as
far away as possible that is easy to remember.

Note
The displays now show all drilling angles relative to the line of sight.
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Figure 90 Sight

4 Set the feed so that it is positioned in the right drilling angles.

m/min

.
m

.
1
+/-
A 0 D
B · m
GPS E
C F
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Figure 91 Adjust the angles

5 Drill the hole to the desired depth.

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6 Take the rods up from the hole.

7 Maneuver the drill rig to the position for the next hole.

Note
If the GPS sight is fitted then the blast direction must be set in the system.
The actual direction of the carrier is shown on the upper display.
The desired blast direction is shown on the lower display.

8 Change the blast direction by pressing button (D) and set the required value by
turning it.

Note
The GPS requires 4-5 minutes in order to start after being switched on. Read fur-
ther under the chapter entitled GPS.

Operation hole depth and penetration rate measurement (HQS 11 and

12)
The drill rig is set up in accordance with the chapter “Gradient measurement”.

1 Set the feed so that it is positioned in the right drilling angles.

2 Apply the drill bit to the collaring point.

3 Set the rocker switch (F) in position (c). Hole depth measurement now starts,
counting the position of the drill bit as zero. The upper display shows the pene-
tration rate and the lower display shows the position of the drill bit.

m/min

.
m

A
1
+/- D
0

B · m E
GPS

F
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Figure 92 Penetration rate and drill bit position

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4 Press button (D) and turn until the lower display shows the required hole depth.
Release the push button. If the hole depth is set at 0.0 then the length stop is
switched off.

5 To activate the counter, set switch (F) in position (a) and then back to position
(c).

6 Drill down the first drill rod.

7 Close the drill-steel support and unscrew the adapter. Depth measurement stops
and after four seconds the drilling angles are shown on the displays.

Note
The system measures the length between the signals “Upper drill-steel support
open” and unscrewing. These signals must therefore come at the beginning and end
of the drill steel.

8 Add a drill rod to the drill string.

9 Length measurement restarts when the upper drill-steel support opens.

10 Drill the hole to the desired depth.

11 Drilling stops automatically at the desired hole depth if the function “Set length”
is used (see points two and four above).

12 Reset with button (C).

13 Pull up the drill steel.

14 Operate to the next hole.

Note
Switch (F) must be reset from position (a) to position (C) in order that the counter
shall be activated.

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