SLU 1/2/3

CONTENTS

1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. MAIN COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. OPERATING PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2. Operation of pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3. Control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.4. Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.4.1. Oil container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.4.2. Pump unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.4.3. Shank lubricator control unit SLCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.4.4. Tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.1. Output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2. Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.3. Boost switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1. Changing the seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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1. GENERAL
The shank lubricator SLU 1/2/3 is one of the most important units on Sandvik drilling
equipment. Its purpose is to provide sufficient lubrication for Sandvik rock drills under
varying drilling conditions and situations. Sufficient and accurate lubrication is made
possible by regulating the working frequency of the shank lubricator pump(s).

2. MAIN COMPONENTS
7

10

8
9 4

9
4

2
12
3 2
3
6
1
11
1. Monitoring switch CT 1
2. Hydr. bleed screw CT 4
3. Directional valve CT 5.1
4. Bleed screw CT 7
5. Oil container
6. Pump unit (1 main block, max. 2 auxiliary blocks)
7. Level guard
8. SLCU regulating unit
9. Boost switch
10. Breather / filler cap
11. Drain valve
12. Fine adjustment switches

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3. OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Breather / filler cap

Level switch
Oil container

SLCU -- control unit

Boost--switch

Pump unit

P T

Pump operating
pressure Air
Rock drill

Pressure line Tank

Hydr.oil tank line

3.1. General
The pump unit delivers oil to the rock drill along an inserted pipe. Pressurized air is used
for distributing the oil to the lubricating points. In a recovering system, pressurized air is
used for collecting the lubricating oil into a separate receiver. The system is equipped with
an oil level switch.

3.2. Operation of pump

The lubricating pump is a hydraulically operated piston pump with electric control. The
metered amount of oil is determined by electrically altering the pump’s working frequency.
The lubricating pump is made up of blocks. The pump consists of one main block with 1--2
auxiliary blocks connected to it (depending the number of the booms). The main block and
each auxiliary block have their own lubrication monitoring switch. Electric control is for the
main block only. Monitoring is activated always when operating voltage is switched on.

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3.3. Control unit

The closing ball in the non--return valve of the lubricating pump outlet port operates as a
monitoring switch against its seat. Oil flow through the non--return valve lifts the ball off
the seat surface, whereby the circuit is cut. The ball in the non--return valve of the control
valve connects electrically to the frame of the pump (and the drilling rig) Voltage is
connected to the ball via a spring that is insulated from the pump frame.

If the ball remains open over four working cycles, the alarm is switched
on. The indicator light goes on, the joystick(s) are centered and the
drilling function is disabled. Correspondingly, if the ball does not open
CAUTION
over four working cycles, alarm is switched on. Alarm is removed when
normal pumping is resumed.

Pump block flowchart

CT7 CT6.2 CT1 = monitoring switch
CT2 = intake side non--return valve
CT1 CT2 CT1 CT2
CT3 = working piston
CT3
CT4 CT4 CT4 = hydr. bleed screw
CT3
CT5.1 = directional valve
CT5.1 CT5.2 = non--return valve
CT6.1 = non--return valve
CT6.1 CT5.2
CT6.2 = bleed screw
CT7 = bleed screw

3.4. Technical specifications

3.4.1. Oil container
ITEM SLU 22 SLU 14

Total oil capacity (liters) 22 14

Effective oil capacity without oil heater (liters) 18 12
Effective oil capacity with oil heater (liters) 16 --
Breather (µm) 10 10
Oil screen (mm) 1 1
Level guard yes yes

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3.4.2. Pump unit

Displacement standard 0.85 cm# (7.5 mm stroke) (max.
1.25 cm#, 11 mm stroke)
Output range 80 -- 1200 g/h (with standard stroke)
Max. hydr. pressure (pilot control) 210 bar
Min. hydr. pressure (pilot control) 25 bar
Max. lubricating pressure 25 bar

3.4.3. Shank lubricator control unit SLCU

-- EMC approved
-- 3 alarm outputs
-- Boost function
-- Operating voltage 24VDC

3.4.4. Tightening torques

Monitoring switch 7 Nm
Pump unit mounting screws 20 Nm

4. ADJUSTMENTS
The working frequency of the lubricator pump can be adjusted between 2 and 30 strokes
per minute using the two rotary switches on the SLCU unit. The 16 positions of the
switches are marked using numbers 0...9 and letters A...F. One of the switches selects
Range, and it is preset and sealed at the factory. The other switch is for Fine adjustment.
The metered values with different switch settings are shown in the table and graph on
page 6.

Adjusting switches

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4.1. Output settings

Range Fine [ g / h ]
0 80 -- 150
1 100 -- 200
2 150 -- 300
3 200 -- 400
4 300 -- 600
5 400 -- 850
6--F 600 -- 1200
Rock drill type
HE 122, HEX1, HLX1, HSX1
HL 300
HLX5, HFX5 --series
HL 510
HL 560, HL 600
HL 700, HL 1000, HL 710, HL 800, HL 1010
HL 1500, HL 1560

NOTE! A circuitboard delivered as a spare part is set to maximum values.

Adjust correct output according to the information on this page.
CAUTION

Depending on the drilling conditions (hole depth, type of rock, etc.) the
required amount of lubrication may vary in the given range and more. For
small hole sizes (for the drifter in question) and in upwards drilling and
CAUTION
bolting, we recommend to choose low Fine settings. For larger hole sizes
and high temperature surface applications, we recommend to choose
higher Fine setting.
Chart reading example:
Range = 5. Fine adjusting = 9.
Lubrication oil amount is approx. 590 g/h

range 5, fine adjusting 9

Range
Lubrication [g/h]

A B C D E F

Fine adjusting

Lubricant metering curves

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4.2. Bleeding
Bleeding of SLU TANK is based on gravity, and it is carried out by opening the bleeding
screw (4) (CT7) 1--2 turns and then waiting until the oil no longer contains any bubbles.
During the bleeding the diesel engine/power pack must be stopped. When bleeding the
PUMP, connect an extra hose (04--JIC) from port L to a suitable reservoir and start the
diesel engine/power pack. Open the bleeding screw (4) (CT7) 1/2 turn and the bleeding
screw (2) (CT4) 1 turn. Leave them open for about 1 minute. Close the bleeding screw
(4) (CT7). Wait until the oil no longer contains any bubbles. Close the bleeding screw (2)
(CT4) and remove the extra hose from line L and connect the original hose to port L. Start
the power pack and compressor. Switch on the Booster switch (position 1) approx. for 10
minutes to make sure that there is shank lube oil in the hose all the way to the drifter and
to make sure that the rod side of the SLU pump is bled. After boosting remember to switch
off the booster switch (position 0).
Remember to bleed all pump blocks in same time!

CAUTION

Pump block flowchart

CT7 CT6.2

CT1 = monitoring switch

CT1 CT1 CT2
CT2 CT2 = intake side non--return valve
CT3 = working piston
CT3
CT4 CT4
CT3 CT4 = hydr. bleed screw
CT5.1 = directional valve
CT5.1
CT5.2 = non--return valve
CT6.1 = non--return valve
CT6.1 CT5.2
CT6.2 = bleed screw
CT7 = bleed screw

9 8

2
12
3
3
6
1
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Hydraulic bleeding screw (CT4) is used only for bleeding the pump.
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CAUTION

4.3. Boost switch

The boost switch is used in cases as follows:
--- to fill the shank lubrication hose
--- when higher shank lubrication is temporarily needed
When the boost switch is activated, the indicator light of the control valve of the pump(s)
starts to flash. The oil output of the pump(s) is now 1200 g/h and the pumps’ stroke
frequency is 30 strokes / minute. The boost function is active as long as the boost switch
is on.
Remember to turn off the boost switch after the service operations!

CAUTION

5. MAINTENANCE
-- drain condensed water every 50. h
-- change the breather every 1000. h (or earlier if necessary) and clean the tank
-- check the function of the monitoring system every 1000. h

D disconnect directional valve connector, alarm is switched on (wait 4

pulses), or
D disconnect flow monitoring cable, alarm is switched on (wait 4 pulses), or
D short--circuit flow monitoring cable to pump body, alarm is switched on
(wait 4 pulses)
When replacing the faulty shank lubrication hose with a new one, operate as follows:

--- change the faulty hose.

--- disconnect the end of the desired shank lubrication hose from the rock drill.
--- start the power pack (electric motor or diesel) and turn the air on
--- turn the boost switch on.
--- keep the boost switched on, until oil comes out of the hose (drain it into the overflow
receptacle).
--- when system has bled, turn off the boost switch, and stop the powerpack.
--- re--connect the shank lubrication hose to the rock drill

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5.1. Changing the seals

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1. SLU--pump unit
2. Piston plug
3. Piston
4. Piston seals
NOTE: Before assembling the SLU-- piston into the cylinder!
-- After installing the seals on the piston the seals at the both ends of it need to be
calibrated using this tool below, and preferably a lubricant should be applied (oil
or grease) to prevent any damage on the seals when performing that.

1. SLU--piston
2. Piston seal
3. Calibration tool

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem : No oil output, indicator on in cabin
POSSIBLE REASON: REMEDY:
Oil level too low Add oil and remove air from pump through bleeding
screw (4)
Pump intake blocked Check and clean container
Delivery pipe blocked Remove and clean or replace delivery pipe
Oil viscosity too high Select correct oil grade
No pump operating pressure Problem in rig’s hydr. system
Faulty solenoid valve of pump Check / replace valve
Faulty pump timer Check (measure) / replace timer
Solenoid valve wiring fault Check / replace wiring
Shank lubrication pressure hose Change or fix the hose
damaged

Problem : Too little oil

POSSIBLE REASON: REMEDY:
Incorrectly set timer (13) frequency Check setting
Air in pump Check oil level and bleed pump
Dirt in intake side non--return valve Clean ball of non--return valve
Dirt in control plug non--return valve Clean control plug / container
Breather blocked (underpressure) Clean breather
Return hose to collector tank blocked Clear obstruction

Problem : Too much oil

POSSIBLE REASON: REMEDY:
Hydraulics bleed screw open Close bleed screw (2)
Timer frequency incorrectly adjusted Check adjustment
Piston seals damaged Check piston and replace seals
BOOST switch activated Check and turn off

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Problem : Internal hydraulic oil leakage of pump

POSSIBLE REASON: REMEDY:
Hydraulics bleed screw open Close bleed screw (2)
Piston seals damaged Check piston and replace seals

Problem : Normal amount of oil (but alarm activated)

POSSIBLE REASON:
Fault in monitoring plug wiring
Dirty oil, conducting electricity
Worn flow monitoring device (pitted ball
surface)
REMEDY:
Check/replace wiring
Change oil in shank lubricator container
Check / replace flow switch assembly

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