Operation and

Maintenance
Manual

Operation and Maintenance Manual UM196017/E - Revision 0 (07/2007)

Valid for product Serial No. 11699
Jardboranir HF Iceland Drilling Company, Ltd.

MUD SYSTEM

Drillmec SpA
Drilling Technologies

12, Via 1° Maggio

I-29027 Gariga di Podenzano
PIACENZA (Italy)
! Corporate web site: http://www.drillmec.com
Mailbox: info@drillmec.com
CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL
Ph +39.0523.354211
BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE Fx +39.0523.524418
MUD SYSTEM - Operation and Maintenance Manual
Document code: UM196017/E - Revision 0 (07/2007)

This document cannot, in whole or in part, be reproduced, memorized as a software file, or handed over to third parties under
any form and by no means, without previous authorization by DRILLMEC S.p.A.
DRILLMEC S.p.A. reserves the right to introduce changes to its products at any time in view of a constant quality
improvement.

© Copyright 2007 DRILLMEC S.p.A. - All rights reserved

Printed in Italy
 DRILLMEC S.p.A. - Drilling Technologies
12 Via 1° Maggio - I-29027 Podenzano (PC) - Italy
Tel. +39 0523 354211 - Telefax +39 (0)523 524418
Web www.drillmec.com - E-mailbox info@drillmec.com

LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND SERVICE CENTRE

This area is reserved to take note of the identification data of Your Dealership and of the possible Au-
thorized Service Centre of Your Country.

MEMORANDUM OF THE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA

This area is devoted to take note of the identification data relevant to Your own machine.
When You want to contact the DRILLMEC After Sale Service, it is necessary to point out always the
following identification data to ensure a quicker solving of the involved technical service problems.

Machine type

Machine serial number

Manufacturing year

These data are pointed out into the plates described into section A-2 of the subject manual.
 Warranty
All DRILLMEC machines and equipments are covered by WARRANTY for a period of 12 (twelve) months from
delivery date to the final Customer or 18 (eighteen) months from the B/L (Bill of Lading) unless otherwise specified.

The present WARRANTY can be considered applicable only when DRILLMEC manufactured products are employed
in the proper way by the final OWNER, complying to our recommendations. WARRANTY will not be applicable to
products that have been altered by any mean, that have been subject to misuse negligence, accidents or have
been affected in performance and reliability, such as if repaired by personnel other than DRILLMEC employees.

DRILLMEC obligations in matter of WARRANTY are limited to supplying parts and correcting bad workmanship,
up to an amount that does not exceed the estimated cost of the repair it self. WARRANTY will not cover
compensation for loss of revenue, transportation, hoisting and trucking expenses, such as direct and/or indirect
damages caused to the goods, that are not imputable to DRILLMEC. Products and equipment that are furnished,
but not manufactured by DRILLMEC, won’t carry else but MANUFACTURER WARRANTY alone.

DRILLMEC entire responsibilities and obligations are clearly defined in this WARRANTY statement and no verbal,
such as written agreements, will be considered legal if not clearly defined and declared during WARRANTY
statement layout. In order to guarantee reliability and high performance of the equipment, we strongly recommend
you carefully examine the “SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE” section. If for any reason these prescriptions are
ignored or performed by using non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) spare parts, this WARRANTY
declaration will instantly CEASE.

The present manual is issued in order to lead customers through a correct installation, operation and care of
purchased units. These processes, along with their execution methods and requirements, are strictly related to
the machine(unit) type. For such reason it is not possible to furnish detailed description of above mentioned
processes.
Some problems and/or situations that have not been taken in consideration or mentioned in this publication may
be encountered. In such case we kindly require they are reported to our Customer Care Technical Assistance &
Support Department.
Manufacturer will supply if requested, or previously defined during contract layout, trained personnel for assistance
through servicing operations of purchased equipment.

Constant improvement research concerning design, engineering, building materials, production techniques, ect..
could lead to introducing significant changes on DRILLMEC products. We reserve the right to do so without
having to incur in any obligations towards equipment previously delivered.

We would like to underline the fact that our Customer Assistance Team is available to perform periodic checks as
well as scheduled maintenance in order to achieve a trouble-free operating process.

Please feel free to contact DRILLMEC S.p.a Customer Care Department for any kind of additional information
and/or assistance that may be needed. Also available is the possibility to develop Tailor-made scheduled
maintenance packages for any kind of machine.

At your full disposal, we remain.

Yours Faithfully,

Customer Care
Drillmec S.p.A.
Drilling Technologies
 Safety Important Information
The main part of the accidents during the working and the maintenance on operating machines and site fixtures
are caused by not complete respect of the most elementary safety rules, before the accident, into some poten-
tially dangerous situations.

The personnel charged for the management of the machine and of the relevant site fixtures must pay the maxi-
mum attention to the possible potentially dangerous situations. These operators must be properly trained and
must have the capacity and the proper tools to execute correctly the several needed operations.

The use, the lubrication and the maintenance or the repairing procedures executed in an improper way on
this kind of machine can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries up to the death of the
personnel.

Do not operate the machine or execute any lubrication, maintenance or repairing procedure on the ma-
chine before having read and well understood all the information present into the subject manual relevant
to the use, the lubrication, the maintenance and the repair of the machine itself.

The fundamental safety rules to be respected are described into the section B “Safety” of the subject manual.
Some additional information are also pointed out during the description of the operations if their execution can
cause some specific risks.

Into this manual, the special safety warnings are pointed out by the three symbols shown here below:

HAZARD
It represents extreme hazar d; if you fail taking the necessary measures you (or others) are
very likely to get killed or severely injured.

WARNING
It represents a serious hazard. If you fail taking the necessary measures, there is a risk that
you (or others) get killed or severely injured. It also indicates the possibility to create seri-
ous damages to the machine that can consequently become unsafe.

IMPORTANT
It introduce a recall to the safety procedures, some technical information or some practical
advises with the aim to make possible a more efficient and economic use of the machine
respecting at the same time the safety and the environment. The respect of the rules
pointed out under this symbol usually helps the working execution.

Into the manual, the message pointed out under the symbols can be as written as shown (by means of figures).

Some special adhesive labels or warning plates have been positioned also on the machine. Such plates provides
some proper instructions concerning the operating mode to identify the hazards that can cause, if they are not
properly taken into account, serious injuries and also the death for the personnel working on the machine and also
for other involved people.

DRILLMEC can not prevent all the possible circumstances that can cause potential hazards during the real
operating and working conditions of the machine. For this reason, the warnings recalled into the subject manual
and pointed out on the machine itself can not comprise all the possible situations involving potential dangers.

If the operators use, during the execution of the several operations, some procedures, some fixtures and some
methods not expressly recommended by DRILLMEC, they must be sure that the work is executed respecting all
the necessary safety rules for the personnel and for all the involved people. It is also necessary to ensure that the
machine can not be damaged or became unsafe as a consequence of an operating, lubrication, maintenance or
repairing procedure chosen by the Customer.
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GENERAL INDEX

FOREWORD..........................................................................................................................VIII
INSTRUCTION FOR THE MANUAL READING.................................................................VIII

Section A - GENERAL INFORMATION

A-1 CONVENTIONAL REFERENCE................................................................... 2

A-2 MAIN COMPONENT DESIGNATIONS.........................................................4

A-3 MUD SYSTEM DIMENSION...........................................................................6

A-3.1 MUD SYSTEM DIMENSION ASSEMBLY.......................................................................6
A-3.2 TANKS DIMENSION............................................................................................................8

A-4 APPLICATION.................................................................................................14
A-4.1 PROPER USE.......................................................................................................................14
A-4.2 IMPROPER USE.................................................................................................................. 14

A-5 TECHNICAL SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS.............................................15

Section B - SAFETY

B-1 REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERSONNEL................................................... 3

B-1.1 QUALIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................3
B-1.2 WORKING CLOTHING....................................................................................................... 3
B-1.3 SAFETY OUTFIT................................................................................................................. 3
B-1.4 PERSONNEL SELECTION; COMPANY’S MAIN OBLIGATIONS.............................4

B-2 HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS.......................................................................... 5

B-2.1 MAIN HAZARD.................................................................................................................... 5
B-2.2 MACHINE PLATES.............................................................................................................6

B-3 SAFETY RULES............................................................................................. 10

B-3.1 PREPARATION OF THE CHARGED PERSONNEL................................................... 10
B-3.2 FLAMMABLE MATERIALS - FIRE AND BURN PREVENTION................................10
B-3.3 WORK SITE.......................................................................................................................... 11
B-3.4 STARTING UP TO WORK................................................................................................. 12
B-3.5 WORK AND MAINTENANCE........................................................................................... 12
B-3.6 TRANSPORT SAFETY...................................................................................................... 15
B-3.7 ELECTRICAL SHOCK PREVENTION............................................................................15
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B-3.8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM..................................................................................................... 16

B-3.9 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS.................................................................................................... 17
B-3.10 GAS, DUST, VAPOUR, SMOKE.......................................................................................18

B-4 SAFETY DEVICES..........................................................................................18

B-4.1 SAFETY DEVICES..............................................................................................................18

Section C - INSTRUCTIONS OF USE

C-1 STORAGE AND OUT OF SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS............................... 2

C-1.1 STORAGE............................................................................................................................. 2
C-1.2 OUT OF SERVICE............................................................................................................... 2

C-2 TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................... 3

C-2.1 MUD TANK TRANSPORT.................................................................................................3

Section D - MAINTENANCE

D-1 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS....................................................................... 2

Section E - SPECIFIC TABLES

E-1 BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 2

E-2 HOSE FITTING SPECIFICATIONS............................................................... 3

Section F - DISMALTING AND DEMOLITION

F-1 DISMANTLING AND DEMOLITION.............................................................. 2
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Section A
GENERAL INFORMATION
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A-1 CONVENTIONAL REFERENCE

In this manual, and on the equipment itself, you will find
warning messages. Each message starts with the word
"signal". The meaning attached to the word "signal" for
these purposes is explained hereafter.
For immediate understanding of some important
information, we shall also use the symbols listed here after.
The symbol represents the message explained beside it.
The requirements for the personnel in charge and more
basic information on the subject are also reported here.
Section A includes basic general information for getting
familiar with the most important parts of the equipment.
Identification data, technical characteristics, etc., are also
included.

HAZARD
It represent extreme hazard; if you fail taking the
necessary measures you (or others) are very likely to
get killed or severely injured.

WARNING
It represent a serious hazard. If you fail taking the
necessary measures, there is a risk that you (or others)
get killed or severely injured. It also indicate a hazard
to the environment. A hazard to the environment can
result from improper use of polluting materials (e.g.
used oil) and/or their improper disposal.

IMPORTANT
It warns you to use caution as, failure of this, you
might risk personal injuries or damage the equipment.
It also provides indications for an efficient and
economical use of the equipment.
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A-1.1 ORIENTATION

Front and rear sections of the equipment, as other parts of the equipment on side, shall be conventionally placed as
shown in the following diagram (unless specified otherwise).

MUD TANK 2
SUCTION
MUD TANK 3 - SUCTION

MUD TANK 1 - SOLID REMOVAL

SERVICE UNIT

Fig. A-1.1
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A-2 MAIN COMPONENT DESIGNATIONS

5
7

6
3

1
7

7
7

7
7
7

9
10
10

8
4

Fig. A-2.1
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Pos. Description

1 Tank 1- solid removal

2 Tank 2 - suction
3 Tank 3 - suction
4 Service unit
5 Shale shaker
6 Mud cleaner
7 Mud agitator
8 Centrifugal pump
9 Heat exchanger
10 Tank connection pipe
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A-3 MUD SYSTEM DIMENSION

A-3.1 MUD SYSTEM DIMENSION ASSEMBLY
2500 900 2500 900 2500 1930

6060
13330

7820

21618
940
1258
1620
2500

1500 940
1442 13330
18390

Fig. A-3.1
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A-3.2 TANKS DIMENSION

Tank 1 - Solid removal

3000

5644
2405
2800
395

13330

2500
Fig. A-3.2

Tank 2 - Suction
3000
2045
2800
395

13330
2500

Fig. A-3.3
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Tank 3 - Suction
3000
2405
2800
395

13330

2500
Fig. A-3.4

Service unit
3930

2405
2800
395

13330
2500

Fig. A-3.5
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A-4 APPLICATION
The pump comes under the category of worksite machinery,
with a range of application which is both various and at the
same time requires careful classification to avoid improper
and hazardous use.

A-4.1 PROPER USE

The pump is designed for pumping: bentonite mud, concrete

mixes and water.

HAZARD
These operations can be carried out only in full
compliance with the instructions and restrictions
reported in this manual. Attempting to perform
operations for which the machine has not been
designed is strictly forbidden. This will be considered
a misuse of the equipment, with the consequences
mentioned in Section C.

A-4.2 IMPROPER USE

Improper use is any use of the machine for purposes not In the case of improper use, the machine warranty can not
expressly contemplated in this manual or for which it was be applied and DRILLMEC S.p.A. declines every
not designed, or in an improper or forbidden manner. responsibility concerning the possible damages to plants
and injuries to personnel.

HAZARD
The machine improper use is extremely dangerous.
In the extreme cases, the dangers of hard injury or
death can also be caused for the personnel because
of such an improper use. DRILLMEC S.p.A. declines
every responsibility in case of damages to people or
to plants that can be connected to an improper use of
the machine.

DRILLMEC has collected many experiences concerning

the drilling plants into sites all over the world. Such
experiences point out that the most frequent cases of
improper, and then forbidden, use of the drilling plants are
the following ones:

- Use of the machine for pumping liquids other than

those indicated in A-5.1.

- Forcing the performance of the machine by

continuous use of the manual emergency mode,
thus exceeding the limits given in Table A-
4.1.
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A-5 TECHNICAL SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

The requests for technical service and spare parts has to
be sent to the After Sale Service of DRILLMEC S.p.A.
The addresses, the telephone and fax numbers are reported
in page II of the subject manual before the main index.

The technical service can be executed by an Agent or by

a local Service Centre authorized by DRILLMEC S.p.A.
In such a case, the Customer has to record the
identification data concerning to such a Centre into the
relevant space provided on page II of the subject manual.

For the spare parts, the Customer has to refer to the Spare
Part Catalogue provided with the machine documentation.
If some not very important parts are not directly detectable
into the catalogue, the Customer has to refer to the After
Sale Service of DRILLMEC S.p.A.

HAZARD
Use only the DRILLMEC original spare parts.
The use of original spare parts is coupled not only to
the warranty applicability but also to the perfect
efficiency and safety of the machine all along its life,
according to the specifications provided by the design
and used during the machine manufacturing proce-
dure.
If the Customer does not use the original spare parts,
in extreme cases, the not acceptable conformity of
the replaced parts can causes serious hazards of injury
and of death. DRILLMEC S.p.A. declines every type
or responsibility n the case of damages to plants or
of injuries to personnel connected to the use of not
original spare parts.
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Service or others Service Centres to allow a quicker
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important also for the data validity and for the reference
to possible technical updating concerning the spare
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Section B
SAFETY
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Most of the accidents occurring when working with

operating machine and equipment or during maintenance
or repairing are caused by failure in taking basic safety
measures.
It is absolutely necessary to make people aware of the
potential risks involved in their activities and of the need to
pay constant attention to the consequences of the
operations that they are carrying out.

IMPORTANT
Recognizing potentially dangerous situations may
avoid the occurring of an accident.

This manual is using special “safety symbols” as an

attempt at avoiding potentially hazardous conditions.
Of course, most of the directions reported herein are referred
to the machines and equipment operating in the drilling
field.

WARNING
The instructions reported in this manual have been
conceived by DRILLMEC: more expedient and as safe
ways for start up, operation and repair of the machine
may exist, especially when available space and auxiliary
means are considered.
However, if you wish to operate otherwise than as
instructed in this manual, it will be your responsibility
to ascertain what follows:
- make sure that the methods adopted are not
explicitly forbidden;
- make sure that the methods adopted are safe, i.e.
complying with what reported in Section B of this
manual
- make sure that the methods adopted do not cau-
se direct or indirect damage to the machine,
therefore making it less safe
- contact DRILLMEC Technical Service for any
suggestions and for approval.

IMPORTANT
Always ask in case of doubt!
Contact DRILLMEC on the subject, this is one of the
functions of the Assistance Service. Addresses,
telephone numbers and fax are reported on this manual
cover and on page 1.

IMPORTANT
Do not remove information or warning labels. In case
of loss or deterioration, the User is requested to
promptly replace them.
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SAFETY
B-1 REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERSONNEL
B-1.1 QUALIFICATIONS
The personnel operating or using the machine or equipment
must be qualified and meet the following characteristics:
Physical characteristics: Good sight, hearing, co-
ordination and capacity to perform safely all functions
required by these operations.
Mental characteristics: Capacity to understand and apply
the relevant standards, regulations and safety precautions.
They must be cautious and use sense for their own and
other people safety; they must be willing to perform their
job correctly and assume their responsibility.
B-1.2 WORKING CLOTHING
When working, servicing or repairing the machine, accident
prevention clothing must be worn:
• Working suit or other proper clothing.
• Safety helmet
• Safety gloves
• Safety shoes
B-1.3 SAFETY OUTFIT
The following outfit must also be available for use if re-
quired, e.g. when blowing with compressed air the air fil-
ter and radiator.
• Breathing set (or anti-dust mask)
• Ear plugs or headset
• Goggles or safety glasses.
WARNING
Use only type-approved serviceable accident-prevention
material
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Emotional characteristics: They must be calm and
capable to bear stressing conditions, and be sensible in
considering their physical and mental conditions.
Training: They must have carefully studied this manual,
including the attached diagrams and drawings, and the
information and warning labels. They must be qualified
and specialized in all aspects of use and maintenance
License: Necessary if required by law.
IMPORTANT
Use only type-approved serviceable accident-prevention
material
IMPORTANT
Do not wear oversize clothes, rings, watches, and do
not get close to moving parts with long hair down as
these can get caught into the moving part and cause
serious injury. Do not use clothes dirty with oil or fuel
as these are easily inflammable.
When working longer than 8 hours with noise level
exceeding 85 dBA, hearing protective headset or ear plugs
must be used, and special care should be taken especially
towards the end of the working shift.
Make sure that no one is in the area when the machine is
operated.
IMPORTANT
As the noise pressure level at the operator’s position
is over 85 dB (A), operators must wear ear plugs or
headset.
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B-1.4 PERSONNEL SELECTION; COMPANY’S MAIN OBLIGATIONS

• Operations on the machine or with it can be performed

by qualified personnel; do not allow unauthorized people
to work or travel with the machine. Observe the
minimum age allowed by law.

• Only use trained and qualified personnel, explicitly and

clearly pointing out the responsibility of the personnel
operating, equipping or servicing the machine.

• Define the driver’s responsibilities, also with reference

to the road regulations. Provide leave to the driver to
refuse directions from third parties when these can
impair safety operation. Personnel that are training or
receiving instructions can operate on the vehicle only
under constant supervision of a qualified person.

• Any works on the electrical system, chassis, braking

system shall be only carried out by personnel qualified
in these specific fields.
Any works on the hydraulic system will be only per-
formed by personnel with specific experience and
qualification in the hydraulic field.

• If the safety level cannot be maintained, fence the

hazardous area. Stop work if someone is still within the
area in spite of all warnings. Lingering in the hazardous
area shall be forbidden.
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B-2 HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS

B-2.1 MAIN HAZARD

Under normal conditions, the danger resulting from the use

of machines and equipment designed for civil engineering
and drilling works can be ascribed to mechanical, hydraulic
and electrical power transmission, as it occurs for any other
type of machine.
Other specific hazards are related to the working
technology adopted, e.g. when using pressurized drilling
fluids, special digging tools, etc.

Wen using hydraulic drilling machines, danger can result

from the following situations:

A) HAULING (to and from site)

B) START UP/ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY (on site)
C) OPERATION (on site)
D) POSITIONING (on site, from one application to another)
E) PARKING (on site or in store)
F) OFF DUTY (on site)

CONDITIONS

TYPES OF HAZARD A B C D E F

Oil leakage • • • • • •

Component mechanical fault • • •

Accidental fall of a drilling tool • • • •

Hazards resulting from lifting and lowering of mechanical • • •

parts (e.g. mast, drill pipes)

Contact with hot or cold parts • • • •

Contact with dangerous substances (e.g. battery liquid) • • •

Hydraulic system pressure drop • • •

High pressure fluids and gas • • •

Electrical shocks: - contact with electric lines • • •

- contact with underground electric cable •

Fall of people from elevated positions • • • • • •

Overturning or slipping of the tank • • • •

Cuttings thrown by the tool • •

Lashing by hoses • • •
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B-2.2 MACHINE PLATES

Meaning:
It is forbidden the entrance of not authorized personnel.

Part code number:

09531098

Fig. B-2.1

Meaning:
Accumulator burst hazard.

Part code number:

09531095

Fig. B-2.2

Meaning:
Hoses burst hazard.

Part code number:

09531097

Fig. B-2.3

Meaning:
Extremely hot parts: scorching hazard

Part code number:

09531096

Fig. B-2.4
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Meaning:
Danger of suspended loads.

Part code number:

n/a

Fig. B-2.5

Meaning:
Danger of fire.

Part code number:

09531110

Fig. B-2.6

Meaning:
Danger of hand crushing.

Part code number:

09531112

Fig. B-2.7

Meaning:
Generic danger.

Part code number:

n/a

Fig. B-2.8
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Meaning:
Danger. High voltage.

Part code number:

09531107

Fig. B-2.9

Meaning:
It is forbidden to remove the guards and the safety
devices.

Part code number:

09531116

Fig. B-2.10

Meaning:
It is forbidden to repair, to lubricate and to clean moving
parts.

Part code number:

09531113

Fig. B-2.11

Meaning:
Warning, danger for moving parts.
WARNING
Part code number:
BEFORE EXECUTING THE MAINTENANCE 09532167/E
INTERVENTIONS, REMOVE THE ENGINE
STARTING-UP KEY FROM THE CONTROL PANEL.
INSTALL AGAIN THE PROTECTION GUARD
BEFORE STARTING-UP NEWLY THE ENGINE.

Fig. B-2.12
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Meaning:
It is mandatory to use proper ear plugs or acoustic
protection headsets.

Part code number:

09531099

Fig. B-2.13
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B-3 SAFETY RULES

B-3.1 PREPARATION OF THE CHARGED PERSONNEL

Supervisors and managers to the activities in which the

work of subordinates is employed, are required to perform
what follows within the limits of their own competence and
responsibility:

a) meet with the safety requirements provided for by the

accident-prevention standards;
b) inform workers of the specific hazards to which they
are exposed and of the accident-prevention standards;
c) instruct and check that the workers observe safety rules
and use available protection means.

Supervisors and managers are required to inform self-

employed workers of specific hazards deriving from the
environment where they shall be working.

TYPE OF SIGNAL COLOUR

Prohibition signs .............................................................................. Red white

Warning signs ................................................................................... Black, yellow
Information, direction, prescription signs ........................................... Light blue
Fire signs .......................................................................................... Red
Safety and rescue signs .................................................................... Green
Hazard sign ....................................................................................... Black, yellow

B-3.2 FLAMMABLE MATERIALS - FIRE AND BURN PREVENTION

Fuel, oil and some type of antifreeze can be easily

flammable when getting in touch with flame; in particular,
fuel is highly flammable and therefore very dangerous.

• Keep open flame away from inflammable fluids.

• Turn engine off and do not smoke during refuelling.

• Refuel or fill with oil only with engine stopped and in a

ventilated area.
Fig. B-3.1

• Dedicate a delimited area to refuelling and do not admit • When the refuelling operation is completed, carefully
unauthorized people in. tighten fuel and oil safety plugs.

• When refuelling, avoid sparks due to static electricity • Do not fill up the tank to the rim, always leave room for
by holding the gun firmly and constantly in contact fuel expansion.
with filler for the whole time of the operation
• Immediately dry any spilt fuel.
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• If engine coolant, engine oil or hydraulic oil are hot,

use heavy rags and wear gloves, thick clothes and • Perform periodical checks to make sure that the first-
safety goggles before performing checks and touch hot aid box contains disinfectants, bandage, medicaments,
parts. etc.

• Before checking the coolant liquid, stop the engine and • An emergency plan in case of fire must be ready.
wait for the fluid to cool down. If the check is due to
engine overheating , slowly loosen the radiator plug to
let the residual pressure out before removing the plug. • Make sure that rescue team telephone number is at
hand in the working area and in the maintenance area
The hot liquid sprayed out can cause serious burns.
for use in case of emergency.

• Before checking engine oil and hydraulic oil level, stop

the engine and wait for the oil to cool down.
Hot oil can be sprayed out of the tank and cause serious
burns.

• Check availability and position of fire extinguishers.

• Perform periodical checks on fire-extinguishers to make

sure that they are serviceable and that instructions for
use are clearly readable.
Fig. B-3.2
• The location of the first-aid box must be known.

B-3.3 WORK SITE

area. The area surface must be flat and compact.
Take always into account the characteristics of the working • If necessary, study the best approaching route to the
area where the machine has to work: working area.

• Before start working, familiarize with the working station

• Suitably signpost the working area, even if included in
and environment, that is any possible obstacles in the
already delimited sites.
way, the admitted load on floor and the protections
required by a site located in a public traffic area.
• When the machine or equipment is operating, only
specialized personnel can enter the working area and
• Use particular caution in the areas near underground
however only if it is absolutely necessary.
pipelines and gas pipelines, or overhead electric lines.

• Do not get out and in the machine or equipment when

• During displacement, make sure that there is no
in operation, especially during transfer or positioning
possible contact with electric lines.
movements.

• During operation, keep working area tidy and

WARNING periodically clean it; do not leave excavated earth or
Approaching some parts of the machine to electrical mud accumulate and hinder or endanger the movement
line can cause electrical shock. of personnel and equipment.
Keep a minimum safety distance of 5 meters

• Examine working area layout and sections, if

necessary: compare these data with the machine
dimensions in the different configurations.

• If a machine (or equipment) must be assembled on site,

in whole or in part, prepare a suitably sized and equipped
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B-3.4 STARTING UP TO WORK
HAZARD
Do not drink alcoholic beverages, take drugs or other
substances that can alter the ability to operate the
machines.
Before starting up a working procedure, it is necessary to
get properly ready:
• First of all, make sure that all maintenance operations
are performed scrupulously and on schedule (Section
D Maintenance).
• Check the machine fuel level so to prevent any risk of
forced stop during critical operations.
• Carefully clean controls, labels, lights and glasses.
B-3.5 WORK AND MAINTENANCE
Always use the utmost care during maintenance or repairing
operations:
• If it is necessary, protect properly the area devoted to
the execution of the repairing procedures.
• Before servicing and repairs, clean the machine, in
particular couplings and screw connections, from oil,
fuel or detergents. Do not use aggressive detergents.
Only use rags that do not leave filaments.
• Before cleaning the machine with water or steam jets
(high pressure sprayers) or other cleaners, plug and
seal all openings where, for safety or operation reasons,
there should be no water, steam or detergent infiltration.
In particular seal electrical motors and electrical control
panels.
• Once the cleaning is completed, remove plugs and
seals.
• Once the cleaning is completed, inspect all fuel lines,
engine oil and hydraulic oil lines for leakage, loosen
screw connections, abrasions and damages.
Immediately repair any defect.
• Always tighten screw connections loosened during
servicing.
SAFETY
• Check the correct functioning of all the safety devices
installed on the machine and into the working area.
• Immediately inform your superior of any problem that
might be noticed and do not start working unless the
necessary safety conditions are met.
• Never carry out provisional repairs just to enable work
to start!
• Do not attempt any operation that might impair safety.
• Take necessary steps to assure that the machine is
always operated under safe and proper conditions.
• Inspect the machine at least once each shift for external
damage or defects. Immediately report any alteration
(also in operation) to the competent person or
department. If necessary, stop or secure the machine.
• In case of malfunctioning, immediately stop or secure
the machine. Immediately repair the fault.
• Start the machine from control station only.
• Follow the directions of the operation and maintenance
handbook for start up and stop.
• Before starting up the machine, check that such an
operation can not be dangerous for the personnel.
• Do not operate in working conditions that might impair
machine stability.
• Before leaving the driving seat, protect the machine from
unwanted movement and actions of unauthorized
people.
• To avoid any danger, large components and loose parts
must be secured on lifting equipment for replacement.
Only use suitable lifting equipment with proper technical
characteristics, and suitably-sized elevators. Do not
work or linger under suspended loads.
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• Load lifting and crane operator training shall be

performed by qualified personnel only that must be in a
position to be seen or heard by the operator.

• Do not walk or stop under suspended weights or

mechanical parts (or equipment) held by hydraulic jacks
or ropes.

• Always keep handles, lifting or service platforms clean

from oil, grease and dirty to avoid slipping or falling. Fig. B-3.4

• It is forbidden to leave the control panel when one or

more parts of the machine (or equipment) are operating.

• If it is necessary for some reason, to leave briefly the

machine while the engine is running, it is necessary to
check that all the functions are deactivated. Then, it is
necessary to insert the command safety locking device.

• When assembling parts at locations above human

Fig. B-3.5
height, use specially provided platform. Do not climb up
treading on mechanical parts. When working at elevated
locations, always use the proper safety equipment
against accidental fallings.

• If the operator has to execute some operations staying

at dangerous heights (higher than 1.5 m from ground
level), use some proper safety belts or some properly
tested parachuting devices (Fig. B-3.4 and B-3.5).

• Before servicing the machine, always insert safety locks

for equipment and for control levers; the machine must Fig. B-3.6
be parked on a plane and the equipment must be resting
on the floor.

• Other people start the engine and operate the control
lever during maintenance operating may cause serious
injury or death. To avoid that, before servicing the
machine, always hang warning signs (Fig. B-3.6) on
control levers and, if you find it necessary, also around
the machine.
• If the machine is stopped for maintenance and repairing,
it must be protected against accidental restart:
- turn off main controls, remove the key.
- hang a warning sign on the main switch.
• Only use original equipment and high quality equipment
and tools.
• Perform scheduled calibration, maintenance and
inspection as required by the operation and
maintenance handbook, including the directions for
replacing parts and equipment that must be made by
qualified personnel only.
• Keep clear of the moving parts and do not allow anyone
next to them to avoid getting caught in.
WARNING
In case that no safety lock of controls is available, it
is forbidden to leave the machine or equipment with-
out stopping the engine.

• To avoid personal injury, do not use low quality, self- • Keep safety distance from working area during hole
made, worn or damaged tools and equipment. perforation and bleeding so to avoid being hit by chips
and perforation fluids.
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• Do not perform works, maintenance or repair operations, • Discharge pressure before filling air system lubricator.
without proper lighting.
• Do not open any pressurized system gate valves all at
• If lighting beams are used, direct the beam to avoid once.
dazzling the operator.
• Check connections and fittings before pressurizing
• Before supplying electrical cables o components, check drilling fluid lines (air, water, etc.).
their function and make sure that they are correctly
connected.
• Smoking or using open flames in fire-hazard areas and
near fuel, oil and batteries, is strictly forbidden.
• Do not work on electrical components with voltage
exceeding 25V.
• It is forbidden to leave tanks and reservoirs filled with
fuels in areas not properly arranged for their storing.
• Do not connect wet plug and connectors.
• Do not leave materials that can cause burns unattended
• Hazard signs must not be removed, concealed or made without taking the necessary precautions.
unreadable.
• Handle dangerous or flammable materials with care.
• Unless required for maintenance reasons, do not remove
any safety device, hoods, protection guards. If these
• Do not tamper fire-extinguishers or pressure
must be removed, make sure that the engine is off and
accumulators: danger of explosion!
use the utmost caution. Always reinstall these parts
before restarting the engine and use the machine (or
equipment). • On completion of servicing and repairs, check that no
tools, rags or other materials are left in the machine
compartment s with moving parts or intake or cooling
• Stop the engine and disconnect the battery every time
air circulation.
that you need performing maintenance or repairing
operations.
• On completion of servicing and repairs, before starting
the machine or equipment, check that no tools, rags or
• Do not oil, clean and adjust moving parts.
other materials are left next to the moving parts.

• Do not use your hands for operations for which special

• Do not give directions and signals to other people when
tools are envisaged.
manoeuvring. Directions and signals must be given to
one person only.
• Absolutely avoid using unserviceable tools or doing
improper use of the tools, e.g. pliers instead of spanners,
• Always follow the directions given by the person in
etc.
charge.

• Before working on pressurized lines (hydraulic oil,

compressed air, water or drilling fluids) and/or
disconnect components, make sure that the pressure
has been discharged and the fluid contained is no longer
hot.
• Do not disturb during operation and critical manoeuvres.
• Do not call an operator at work unless you have a
serious reason. It is forbidden to fear the operators during
working or to throw any object also if it is for a joke.

HAZARD
• On completion of a work, do never leave machine and
The machine hydraulic system is fitted with pressure
systems in potentially hazardous conditions.
accumulators. Operating on the hydraulic system
without previously discharging pressure accumulator
can cause serious personal injury. • If the equipment fitting, servicing or repairs require
However, it is absolutely forbidden to operate on the removal of safety devices, immediately refit and check
hydraulic system without prior examination of the them on completion of the work.
hydraulic diagrams.
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B-3.6 TRANSPORT SAFETY

• Define the route keeping into account width, height and • When driving along public roads, observe road rules
weight of the equipment and machine. and set the machine as required by road rules, if
necessary.

• Check that overall dimensions are compatible with the

roads, tunnels, subways, bridges, electrical and • Always keep a safe distance from edges and slopes.
telephone lines along the route.

• Comply with regulations in force on admitted width,

height, weight and speed for hauling.

B-3.7 ELECTRICAL SHOCK PREVENTION

Operating next to overhead electrical lines may represent • Move at low speed.
a serious hazard that might cause death from electrical
shock. Therefore, always keep safe distance required by
• Learn first aid measures in case of electrical shocks.
law and by the accident-prevention regulations.

• Always keep the electrical supply company and the

Cable voltage Min. safety distance First Aid centre telephone numbers handy.

1,0 kV (supply line) 5m If the working equipment gets accidentally caught in the
cables, the operator must not move until the electrical
6,6 kV (2-3 insulators) 5,2 m
supply company is contacted and the line has been
insulated.
33 kV (min. 3 insulators) 5,5 m

66 kV (min.6 insulators)
154 kV (min. 10 insulators)
275 kV (min. 19 insulators)
6m Warn people in the area to keep safety distance from the
machine and the equipment.
8m
Apply in advance to the electrical supply company for
10 m information on line voltage and minimum safety distance.

WARNING
Minimum safety distance from overhead lines can
change in different countries according to climate and
air humidity content.
The data contained in the table are for your information
only.

For underground electrical lines, the minimum distance

depends on the insulation of the cable ducts.

The minimum prevention measures to be taken in this case

are:

• Always wear shoes with thick rubber or leather sole.

• Work with the help of a person standing in a favourable

position and communicating directly with the operator
to lead him away from the electrical line.
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B-3.8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Only use correctly rated original equipment fuses. In • Before working on the accumulator, stop the engine
case of power cut off, stop the machine immediately. and take starting keys out.

• Any work on electrical system can be performed by an • Do not short-circuit the accumulator by connecting,
electrician or by qualified personnel under direct even by accident, the terminals with metal parts and
supervision of an electrician, according to the electro- tools, or by reversing the terminal polarity.
technical regulations.
• Safely tighten the terminal clamps; loose clamps can
• If so specified, power must be cut off from those parts cause sparks and cause the accumulator to explode.
of the machinery that are subject to inspection, servicing
or repair. Before any operation, check that these parts
are actually not powered, then ground them, short-circuit
them and insulate adjacent live parts.

• The electrical system of the machine must be

periodically inspected. Any defects, such as
disconnected components or burnt cables, must be
immediately repaired.

• If working on live components is required, ask for the

assistance of another person capable to operate the
main breaker in case of emergency. Protect working
area with a white/red chain fencing with a hazard plate.
Use only electrically insulated tools.

• When working on high voltage components, connect

the ground cable, after cutting power off, short-circuit
components, e.g. the capacitors, by means of a ground
bus-bar.

• Electrolytic accumulators contain sulphuric acid that

can cause burns and any splash on clothes can corro-
de and pierce the fabric; if you get in touch with the
acid, immediately wash the area with plentiful water.

• If the acid contained in the accumulators gets in touch

with the eyes, it can cause blindness. If any acid gets
accidentally in touch with your eyes, immediately wash
them with plentiful fresh water and see a doctor at once.

• If, by accident, some acid is ingested, drink plentiful

water, milk, beaten egg white, vegetable oil or any anti-
acid such as magnesia, bicarbonate, etc.; immediately
call a doctor or visit a centre for poisoning treatment.

• Always wear safety goggles when operating on

accumulators. Accumulators produce highly explosive
and flammable hydrogen. Open flame or spark can
cause explosion.
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B-3.9 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

Interventions on hydraulic systems should be performed

by personnel trained and qualified in the hydraulic field.
Regularly inspect all pipes, hoses and screwed couplings
for any leakage and damage that can be visually detected.
Immediately repair any damages. Oil leakage can cause
injury and fire.

Opening delivery systems and lines (hydraulic system,

compressed air) requires that pressure be discharged
before operating on them.

Hydraulic and air lines should fitting should be performed Fig. B-3.7
workmanlike. Do not swap connections. Valves, hose
length and quality should comply to the requirements.

Do not use and do not rub high pressure hoses with abra-
sive or cutting objects.
Do not use bent or cracked pipes and hoses previously
rejected due to leakage or defects as these can explode
during operation (Refer to Fig. B-3.7).

Always repair or replace defective or loose fuel/ oil hoses.

Any fuel or oil leakage can cause fire.
Do not forget that working circuits are always pressurized;
for this reason, when filling or draining hydraulic oil or when
Fig. B-3.8
servicing or inspecting the hydraulic circuit, put tooling
and equipment on the floor and fully discharge pressure
and residual pressure from tank (Refer to Fig. B-3.8).

Small leakage spraying out from pressurized pipes can be

very dangerous as they can pierce your skin and infiltrate
into the blood or hit your eyes.
For this reason during the inspection procedures, suit
always safety gloves and eye-glasses. To check the losses
use a piece of paper or of compensate wood.
If an operator has been hit and only lightly injured by an
high pressure oil jet, consult immediately a doctor for the
medications and the proper actions to be taken.

When the machine is stopped at the end of the work, the

engine cooling fluid, the oil and all the machine are still hot
and the hydraulic circuits are pressurized.
In this condition, if it is necessary to drain the cooling
fluid, the hydraulic oil and the engine oil to execute the
replacement of such oils themselves or of the relevant
filters, the dangers are higher than in standard conditions.
The danger of bursts is very high.

Execute the maintenance procedures pointed out into the

section of this manual concerning to the maintenance only
when the temperatures are into the normal temperature
range (40 ÷ 45 °C ).
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B-3.10 GAS, DUST, VAPOUR, SMOKE

• Maximum pressure valve
Start combustion engines only in ventilated areas. Before The pump’s maximum pressure valve purges into the
starting the machine indoor, make sure that sufficient mud tank whenever the operating pressure exceeds
ventilation is provided. the preset maximum.

Observe existing local prescriptions.

Welding, brazing and grinding operations on the machine

require explicit authorization, as they may cause fire and
explosion.

Before welding, brazing or grinding, clean the machine and

the surrounding area from dust and flammable materials,
then provide sufficient ventilation (danger of explosion).

Oil and fuel jets can cause slipping and therefore injuries;
immediately clean the dirty areas thoroughly.
Always tighten fuel tank and hydraulic circuit oil safety
plugs.

Never use fuel to clean dust or oil from the machine.

Oil or fuel refilling must be performed in aired and ventilated

areas and without smoking.

When taking the plug out from warm engine, wear suitable
clothes and safety outfit and loosen the plug slowly to
discharge pressure gradually.

B-4 SAFETY DEVICES

B-4.1 SAFETY DEVICES

Both the complete machine, and its individual parts, are
fitted with built-in safety devices.

• Guards, housing and fixed guards.

They prevent accidental contact with the drive train
(chains, universal coupling, etc.) or lubrications system
with hot fluid circulating inside them.

HAZARD
If it is necessary for maintenance or repair to remove
the guards, housings or other safety equipment, only
do so with the machine stopped (engine stopped). Do
not retsart the machine unless all the guards, housings
and safety devices have been refitted. Serious perso-
nal injury hazard.

• Manual emergency system

Enables the operator to stop the pump immediately
and hence arrest the delivery of pressurised fluid.
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C-1 STORAGE AND OUT OF SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Before starting any operation or procedure described in this chapter, you must be familiar with safety regulations
and with the information contained in Section B.
In case of doubt, read again Section B - SAFETY – and proceed only when you are sure that you have understood
properly.

C-1.1 STORAGE

1. It’s required to pump clean water inside to the piping avoiding sedimentation of solid particles.

2. Close with proper key all doors.

IMPORTANT
This operation is important because sedimentation of solid particles inside to the pump suction collector
during out of service periods (especially if these are cement mixture or bentonite mud), could cause mechanical
damages or less efficiency during new phases of start up.

C-1.2 OUT OF SERVICE

When the system is stopped for maintenance reason or for scheduled period, this is considered out of service phase.

For the out of service phase it is necessary consider to perform the same instructions explained in the previous chapter
as well to signal the state of “out of service” with a notice.

For periods of “out of service” that could go over than 10 days, it is necessary to adopt special cautions to perform a
good mud tanks preservation:

1. disassemble and clean the valves, the suction and discharge collectors;

2. clean pipes and cover the surface with protective and anticorrosive substances.

3. Parts that are temporarily disassembled have to be clean, covered with protective substances and at last stored.

The mechanical parts have to be defended from corrosion and mechanical action like collisions.

The rubber items have to be defended from deformation and growing old; they don’t have to stored untidily and don’t
have to exposed to the light, heat and avoid contact with oil and solvents.

IMPORTANT
During storage time, periodic maintenance have to be regularly performed; before to take service after a long
period, it is necessary a precise check to each component of mud tank.
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C-2 TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Before starting any operation or procedure described in this chapter, you must be familiar with safety regulations
and with the information contained in Section B.
In case of doubt, read again Section B - SAFETY – and proceed only when you are sure that you have understood
properly.

C-2.1 MUD TANK TRANSPORT

WARNING
If mud tank lifting is performed in a wrong way it is possible to have mud tank damages and consequent danger
situations to personnel and other equipment.

IMPORTANT
Mud tanks have to be lifted empty from mud.

It’s important to follow the instructions below listed:

1. prepare the mud tank in transport configuration (see Fig. C-2.1);

2. be sure that all opening are closed with nothing inside that are able to move (pipe, mechanical items, etc);

3. to connect the hydraulic power pack to the raising cylinder semitrailer, to raise the semitrailer of the necessary
height for the coupling with the tractor (see Fig. C-2.1).

HAZARD
During mud tank lifting it is forbidden travel below or next to the load. Risk of death.
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Tank in transport configuration

Fig. C-2.1
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Section D
MAINTENANCE
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D-1 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

IMPORTANT
Before beginning whichever operations or procedure described in this chapter, you must be familiar with safety
regulations and the information contained in Section B. In case of doubt, read again Section B - SAFETY- and
proceed only when you are sure that you have understood properly.

Frequency Part Description Lubricant point

Suction valve Grease

Every
drainage tank
Butterfly valve Grease

Every Valve drainage tank Control be gasket

drainage tank and grease

Every assembly Dresser joint Clean and grease

and disassembly

Every assembly Piping Inner washing with water flow

and disassembly

Fro the maintenance of the commercial components mounts on the tank, see manual attached.
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Section E
SPECIFIC TABLES
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E-1 BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

PRELOAD AND LOCKING TORQUE FOR SCREW THREADED ISO STANDARD PITCH
Preload have been calculated equal to 70% of minimum yeld.
Torsion moment have been calculated with rule (39) of Junker & Blume manual, using a friction factor of egual to 0,14.

Screw’s Maximum preload V (Kg) Maximum Torque Ma (Kgm)

nominal 6,6 8,8 10,9 12,9 6,6 8,8 10,9 12,9
diameter
6D 8G 10K 12K 6D 8G 10K 12K

M 4x0,7 222 394 554 665 0,17 0,31 0,43 0,52

M 5x0,8 357 635 895 1070 0,33 0,6 0,84 1,01
M 6x1 507 902 1270 1520 0,58 1,03 1,46 1,75
M 7x1 728 1300 1820 2180 0,94 1,69 2,35 2,83
M 8x1,25 920 1640 2310 2770 1,39 2,48 3,49 4,19
M 9x1,25 1210 2160 3050 3630 2,05 3,67 5,18 6,17
M 10 X 1,5 1480 2600 3660 4380 2,83 4,97 7 8,37
M 12x1,75 2120 3780 5320 6380 4,74 8,45 11,9 14,3
M 14x2 2890 5160 7250 8700 7,54 13,46 18,92 22,7
M 16x2 3950 7020 9900 11900 11,5 20,4 28,8 34,6
M 18x2,5 4840 8600 12100 14500 16 28,4 40 48
M 20x2,5 6160 11000 15450 18500 22,2 39,6 55,6 66,6
M 22x 2,5 7630 13600 19100 22900 30 53 74,5 90
M 24x3 8900 15900 22300 26700 39 70 98 117
M 27x3 11500 20600 28900 34700 56 101 142 170
M 30x3 14100 25200 35400 42400 77 138 193 232

PRELOAD AND LOCKING TORQUE FOR SCREW THREADED ISO FINE PITCH
Preload have been calculated equal to 70% of minimum yeld.
Torsion moment have been calculated with rule (39) of Junker & Blume manual, using a friction factor of egual to 0,14.

Screw’s Maximum preload V (Kg) Maximum Torque Ma (Kgm)

nominal 6,6 8,8 10,9 12,9 6,6 8,8 10,9 12,9
diameter
6D 8G 10K 12K 6D 8G 10K 12K

M 8x1 995 1750 2470 2960 1,48 2,6 3,7 4,4

M 10x1,25 1540 2740 3860 4630 2,9 5,2 7,3 8,7
M 12x1,25 2420 4140 5800 6980 5,3 9,1 12,8 15,4
M 12 x1,5 2220 3960 5570 6680 5 8,9 12,5 15
M 14x1,5 3150 5600 7880 9450 8 14,3 20 24
M 16x1,5 4200 7500 10500 12600 12 21,5 30 36
M 18x1,5 5430 9700 13600 16300 17,4 31 43 52
M 20x1,5 6900 12100 17150 20600 24,4 43 61 73
M 22x 1,5 8400 15000 21000 25200 32 57,5 80,5 97
M 24x2 9650 17200 24200 29000 41 73,5 103 124
M 27x2 12500 22300 31300 37500 60 107 150 180
M 30x2 15700 27800 39200 47000 83 147 208 250
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E-2 HOSE FITTING SPECIFICATIONS

For best operation of the hydraulic system, always keep
in mind some important rules for hose fitting.

Hose fitting nuts shall be tighten until no leakage occurs

through the coupling. Exceeding that point, does not
improve tightness and damages the coupling!

Fig. E-2.1

A hose should never be subject to torsion! When fitting

the hose, consider that during operation, the hose is subject
to changes in length with consequent torsional effects.
Therefore, hoses should not be too short and the proper
settling should be checked with hose in resting position.

Fig.Fig.
E-2.2
D13
If hoses routing requires the hose to bend, make sure that
the bending radius are correct.
A bending radius too small can cause restrictions in the
section and therefore load losses. Moreover, these bends
can cause torsional stress and even breakage of the hose!

Fig. E-2.3
Fig. D14
For correct fitting of hoses, elbow fitting can be used for
installation in restricted space without impairing hose
efficiency and life.

Fig.Fig.
E-2.4
D15
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