Reg.

code
AIB TAB 43
COP 4070ME/MEX
2007-04

Maintenance instructions for

Hydraulic COP 4070ME

Rock drills COP 4070MEX
1250 0165 99

ATLAS COPCO ROCK DRILLS AB

ÖREBRO · SWEDEN
© Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB, 2007. All rights reserved.
No. 9852 1774 01a
 SAFETY REGULATIONS
· Important safety information is given at various points in these instructions.
· Special attention must be paid to the safety information contained in frames and accompanied by a war-
ning symbol (triangle) and a signal word, as shown below:

indicates hazards or hazardous procedures which COULD

WARNING result in serious or fatal injury if the warning is not observed.

indicates hazards or hazardous procedures which COULD

CAUTION result in injury or damage to equipment if the warning is not
observed.

The following safety rules must also be observed:

· Carefully read through all operating- and main-
tenance instructions for the drill rig and rock
drill before putting the rock drill to use. Always
follow the instructions given.
· Do not use or intervene in the rock drill unless
you have been trained to do so.
· The rock drill may only be used for the pre-
scribed purposes.
· Make sure that the drill rig has been maintai-
ned in accordance with the current instructions.
· Make sure that all safety labels remain in pla-
ce, and that they are kept clean and fully legib-
le. See the spare parts list for details of label
locations and part numbers.
· Always wear a safety helmet and ear protec-
tors during drilling. Any local regulations that
exist must also be observed.
· Before moving the drill rig or starting to drill,
make sure that there are no personnel in the
immediate vicinity of the drill rig.
· Use Atlas Copco genuine parts only. Any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of
unauthorized parts is not covered by Warranty
or Product Liability.
· Never attempt to carry out maintenance while
the drill rig is in operation.
· Those checks and adjustments that must be
made while the drill rig is in operation must be
carried out by at least two persons. One per-
son must man the control station and keep a
strict watch over the work.
· To prevent injury during service and mainte-
nance, all components that could possibly
move or drop must be supported safely on
blocks or trestles, or secured by means of
adequately dimensioned slings.
· Before starting work on any of the systems,
make sure that the hydraulic, air and water sys-
tems are without pressure, and that the electri-
cal system is dead.
· Check that the hoses used are of the right qua-
lity, and that all hose connections are in good
condition and properly tightened.

Contents Page

Safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lubrication of gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Action list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setting the damper pressure . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hose connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting the extractor-unit pressure (MEX) . . . 11
Tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Removing the front head . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accumulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking the front head . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
– Charging the accumulators . . . . . . . . . . 6 Nozzles in the lubricating system . . . . . . . 14
– Checks in the event of hose vibration . . . . . 7 Mounting the front head . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
– Changing the accumulators . . . . . . . . . . 8 Slinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing the hydraulic motors . . . . . . . . . 9 Long-term storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Filling with lubricating oil and bleeding the system 10 Recommended hydraulic oils and lubricants . 17
Setting of ECL lubricating system . . . . . . . . 10

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 WARNING
· Before starting any maintenance work,
make sure that the electrical system is
dead.
There is a risk of injury if these instructions
are not observed!
CAUTION
· Take care during rod jointing and when
handling the drill bit. Mind your fingers!
· Keep your clothing away from rotating
machine parts.
Carelessness can lead to serious injury.
· Always use ear protectors during drilling.
High noise levels damage hearing.
· Never attempt maintenance or intervene
in the rock drill, connections or hoses whi-
le the hydraulic, lubrication or flushing
systems are pressurized.
Air or oil can squirt out at high pressure
and high temperature, with the risk of
serious injury to the eyes and skin.
IMPORTANT
· Observe great cleanliness when interve-
ning in the rock drill or its hydraulic cir-
cuit.
· The following parts may be changed at the
worksite in accordance with the instruc-
tions given:
– shank adapter
– driver
– front head parts
– accumulators
– hydraulic motors
– screws
– connections.
Other repairs must be carried out in a sui-
table workshop in accordance with the
Action list
Before starting up a new- or
newly overhauled rock drill: Page
· Connect up the hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
· Charge the accumulators . . . . . . . . . . . 6
· Select a suitable hydraulic oil and lubricant . 17
· Fill the lubricating system with oil . . . . . . . 10
· Adjust and set the lubricating system . . . . 10
· Set the damper pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 11
· Set the extractor-unit pressure (MEX) . . . . 11
Every shift
· Check that air and lubricating oil come out
between the shank adapter and front guide
and also out of the hole in the front head . . 13
· Check that the damper-pressure gauge on
the drill rig shows the normal value. In case
of deviation, adjust the damper pressure . . . 11
· Check that the shank-adapter threads are
not damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
· Keep an eye on the hydraulic hoses. If they
vibrate too much, check the accumulators . . 7
· Check that there is no leakage from the rock
drill. If the flushing medium leaks out of the
overflow hole in the front head, change the
seals and O-rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
· When changing the shank adapter or remov-
ing the front head, check the internal compo-
nents, including the visible parts of the piston,
driver and rotation chuck bushing . . . . . . . 13
In the event of defect, remove to a suitable
workshop for repair or replacement.
After the first shift when using a
new- or newly overhauled rock drill
· Tighten all threaded unions . . . . . . . . . 5
After every 40th percussion-hour
· Grease the gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
· Tighten all threaded unions . . . . . . . . . 5
· Check the safety labels on the accumulators.
Replace them if they are damaged or illegible . 6
Every 400th percussion-hour:
· Remove the rock drill from the drill rig and
send it to a suitable workshop for over-
hauling*.
* The rock drill should be overhauled at suitable intervals,
based on local conditions. The characteristics of the rock will
have a great influence on the rate of wear, and thus on the
required frequency of overhauling.
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Hose connections

COP 4070 ME
6 7 8 10 9

1 12
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3 2

5 4 11
1 12
COP 4070 MEX

1. Flushing air/water 7. Damper, intake

2. Extractor unit, drainage 8. Percussion mechanism, return
3. Extractor unit, intake 9. Percussion mechanism, intake
4. Return, rotation 10. Lubricating air, inlet
5. Left-hand rotation 11. Stroke length adjustment
6. Drainage 10. Lubricating air, outlet

Connecting the hoses

CAUTION · Clean the hose connections on the rock drill be-
fore removing the protective plugs or caps.
· Never attempt maintenance or intervene
in the rock drill, connections or hoses whi- · Never remove a protective plug until the hose is
le the hydraulic, lubrication or flushing ready to be connected.
systems are pressurized. · Always store the rock drill with all hose connec-
Air or oil can squirt out at high pressure tions plugged. Use suitable protective plugs or
and high temperature, with the risk of caps, and make sure that they are clean.
serious injury to the eyes and skin.
· Pressure hoses with an internal diameter
of 19 mm (3/4") or more are rated SAE 100
R9R (i.e. high-pressure hose with four lay-
ers of spirally wound steel-wire reinforce-
ment). See spare parts list for drill rig.
For safety reasons, these hoses must not,
under any circumstances, be replaced
with hoses of a lower rating.
There is a risk of injury if these instruc-
tions are not observed!

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Tightening torques

2A 1

COP 4070 ME 7 5 4 7 1

8 9

2B 2B
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6 3 5 4
COP 4070 MEX

8 9 1

Ref. No. Qty. Check point Torque Instructions

Nm lbf.ft

1 8 Side bolts 300 220 Tighten the nuts alternately to full torque
2A 3 Side bolts (4070ME) 300 220 Tighten the nuts alternately to full torque
2B 4 Side bolts (4070MEX) 300 220 Tighten the nuts alternately to full torque
3 4 Valve covers 220 160 Tighten the screws alternately to full torque
4 12 Accumulators 220 160 Tighten the screws alternately to full torque
5 48 Accumulators 200 150 Tighten the screws alternately to full torque
6 8 Hydraulic motors 65 48 Tighten the nuts alternately to full torque
7 4 Rock drill mounting 200 150 Tighten the screws alternately to full torque
8 2 Flushing connection 220 160 (4070ME)
9 1 Inlet, flushing 300 220 (4070MEX)

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 Accumulators

The accumulators are fitted with safety labels as = Read the instruction book carefully
shown in the figure below. before servicing or changing

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1. Damper accumulator
2. Intake accumulator = Must be charged with nitrogen only
3. Return accumulator

D
2
1
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Charging the accumulators

WARNING
· The accumulators must be charged with
nitrogen (N2) only!
Other gases can cause an explosion.
CAUTION
· Do NOT charge the accumulators until
they have been fitted to the rock drill.
There is a risk of injury if these instruc-
tions are not observed!
· Remove the protective cap (4).
· Open the valve nut (5) by 2–3 turns, and con-
nect the gas hose.
· Open the gas valve (6).
· Charge the accumulators to the correct
pressure, as follows:
– Damper accumulator (1): 10–15 bar
(290–360 psi)
– Intake accumulator (2): 30-40 bar
below the collaring pressure (435-580 psi).
N.B. It is better to undercharge rather than
overcharge the accumulators.
– Return accumulator (3): 3 bar
· Tighten the valve nut (5) and close the gas valve
(6).
· Remove the gas hose and fit back the protective
cap (4) to the accumulator valve.

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Checking the accumulators in the event of hose vibration
Damper accumulator (1)
1. Press in the pin on the test valve (7). If the ac-
cumulator is charged, the pin will stick out by
4.5 mm and give a firm resistance when pres-
sed in.
If it is easy to press in the pin, it means that the-
re is no gas pressure, which could be due to a
damaged diaphragm or defective charging-
valve.
2. Fit a new diaphragm or charging valve as ne-
cessary, or replace the accumulator altogether,
and then charge the accumulator.

Intake accumulator (2) and

Return accumulator (3)
1. Release all the gas by loosening the valve nut
(5) and turning it 2–3 revolutions. If oil comes
out through the nipple, the diaphragm is dama-
ged or the accumulator has been charged with
to much pressure.
2. Fit a new diaphragm or charging valve as ne-
cessary, or replace the accumulator altogether,
and then charge the accumulator.
N.B. Do not check the gas pressure to often,
since the valve seat can be easily deformed by
repeated opening and closing. In fact, it is advi-
sable to change the charging valve quite frequ-
ently.

5 1
7

2
0
20
0

0
15

25
0
10

R
A
B
0
0
20
0

0
15

25
0
10

R
A
B
0
0
20
0

0
15

25
0

3
10

R
A
B
0

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1. Damper accumulator
2. Intake accumulator
3. Return accumulator
4. Protective cap
5. Valve nut
6. Gas valve
7. Test valve (only damper accumulator)

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Changing the accumulators
B A

5
2
5 4

1
7
4 4
3
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6 5
Removal Mounting

CAUTION
· Release all gas before removing the ac-
cumulators from the rock drill.
To do this, remove the protective cap (A),
loosen the valve nut (B) and open it by
2–3 turns.
There is a risk of injury if these instruc-
tions are not observed!
Remove the accumulators (1–3) together with the
O-rings (4) by removing the screws (5).
Now send the accumulators to a workshop for
overhauling!
CAUTION
· Mount the accumulators to the rock drill
using undamaged original screws.
All three accumulators must have four
screws (5) of length 100 mm.
Change all screws (5) at the same time,
even if only one of them is corroded (or
damaged in some other way).
Defective screws can cause dangerous oil
leakage, or can cause the accumulator to
be blown off.
Squirting oil can seriously injure the eyes
and skin.
Parts that come loose can cause serious
injury.

Fit the O-rings (4) to the three accumulators (1–3).

Then fit the damper accumulator (1) to the interme-
diate part (6). Fit the intake accumulator (2) to the
right-hand side of the back head (7) and the return
accumulator (3) to the left-hand side of the back
head.
Tighten the screws (5) alternately to a torque of
220 Nm (160 lbf.ft).
Now charge the accumulators with nitrogen (N2).
See page 6.

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Changing the hydraulic motors

4
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3
2

Removal Mounting
Make sure that the gaskets (3) are fitted to the
gear housing.
CAUTION
Grease the splines inside the coupling.
· Before intervening in the hydraulic, water
or air systems, make sure that there is no Fit the hydraulic motors (1) to the gear housing.
pressure in the systems. Tighten the nuts (2) to a torque of 65 Nm (48 lbf.ft).
· Pressure hoses with an internal diameter Connect the hydraulic hoses (4). Check that the
of 19 mm (3/4") or more are rated SAE 100 motors rotate in the correct direction.
R9R (i.e. high-pressure hose with four lay-
ers of spirally wound steel-wire reinforce-
ment). See spare parts list for drill rig.
For safety reasons, these hoses must not,
under any circumstances, be replaced
with hoses of a lower rating.
There is a risk of injury if these instructions
are not observed!

Disconnect the hydraulic hoses (4).

Remove the nuts (2) and take off the hydraulic
motors (1).

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Filling with lubricating oil and bleeding the system
· If the lubricating system has been empty of
CAUTION
· Never intervene in the lubricating system
while it is pressurized.
Lubricating oil can squirt out, with the
risk of injury to the eyes and skin.
IMPORTANT
· Use the recommended lubricating-air pres-
sure and the recommended lubri-
cating oil.
Certain moving parts of the rock drill are
lubricated by means of oil-mixed compres-
sed air. It is important that these parts re-
ceive good lubrication.
· Check the oil level in the lubricating-oil container
(1) once a shift. Observe a high standard of cle-
anliness and fill with oil of the right quality (see
page 17). The lubricating-oil container holds 5
litres.
oil, it must be bled after filling.
This is done as follows:
– Loosen the cap (5) and let the lubricating oil
escape until all air has been discharged from
the lubricating oil pump. Now tighten the cap.
– Start the lubricating system and loosen the
hose connection at pressure gauge (6), so that
all air is released from the system. Now
tighten the hose connection.
– Disconnect the lubricating-air hose (11) from
the nipple (8) on the rock drill.
– Start the lubricating pump and let it pump until
oil comes out of the plastic hose (10).
When re-starting (after standstill), oil must
come out of the plastic hose directly when the
lubricating pump is started.
– Check that the plastic hose (10) for lubricating
oil is of the correct length so that it reaches the
rock drill.
– Re-connect the lubricating-air hose (11).

Setting of ECL lubricating system

1. Open the electrical cabinet.
5
2. Start the lubricating system (see the operator’s
G
13b
instructions for the drill rig).
S

9
3. Check the lubricating air pressure at the rock 2 1
8
drill (8) using a pressure gauge (A). The pressu- 3
re should be 2–3 bar. If the pressure is too low,
4
clean the restrictor (7) or increase the diameter A
of the restrictor.
13a 5
4. Observe the relay window (4) and adjust the 9 ECL
11 10
lubricating oil dosage to 40–50 pulses/min
(13a) and 30-35pulses/min (13b), by means of
the potentiometer (3). 2 1
6
After making the respective setting, check the LED 7
(9) on the lubricating pump to ensure that the right
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pulse frequency has been obtained. Check also

that oil comes out of the holes in the front head 9 12
and between the shank adapter and front guide. HECL

5
6

1. Lubricating-oil container 11. Lubricating-air hose

2. Filler cap 12. Lubricating-oil hose
3. Potentiometer 13a. Pump 3217 8667 50 old
4. Relay window 13b. Pump 3217 8667 52 new
5. Cap, bleeding
6. Pressure gauge A. Pressure gauge
7. Restrictor
8. Lubricating-air connection
9. Light-emitting diode (LED)
10. Plastic hose

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Lubrication of gear Setting the extractor-unit
5 1 pressure (MEX)
4 3 A
B
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2
· Remove the bleeder plug (1).
· Grease the gear through the nipple (2) until grea-
se comes out of the hole (3). Use heat-resistant
grease (see "Recommended hydraulic oils and
lubricants", page 17).
· Fit back the plug (1) and washer (4).
· Drainage pressure valve, opens at 4 bar.
Setting the damper pressure
A 1
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1. Close the constant-flow valve (B) on the drill rig
completely.
2. Connect a pressure gauge (A) [calibrated from
0 to 60 bar] between the hydraulic hose and the
extractor-unit intake nipple (P).
3. Connect the circuit for the extractor unit by acti-
vating feed reverse and running the cradle to
the stop at the rear end of the feed beam. Hold
the feed lever in the "feed reverse" position.
4. Adjust the constant-flow valve (B) until the pres-
sure gauge (A) reads 20–25 bar.
5. Disconnect the pressure gauge (A) and re-
connect the hydraulic hose to the extractor-unit
intake nipple (P).

1. Shut completely the constant-flow valve (1) on

the drill rig.
2. Connect a pressure gauge (A) [calibrated from
0 to 60 bar] between the hose and the damper
nipple (2).
3. Pressurize the damper circuit.
4. Check that the shank adapter is unloaded, and
that it has been pushed into the forward posi-
tion.
5. Adjust the constant-flow valve (1) until the pres-
sure gauge (A) reads 30 bar.
6. Read off the pressure on the damper pressure
gauge on the drill rig.
If the pressure gauge later shows a different va-
lue, make a new pressure setting.
7. Disconnect the pressure gauge (A) and re-
connect the hose to the nipple (2).

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 Removing the front head

CAUTION
· Never attempt maintenance work while the
drill rig is in operation.
· Before intervening in the hydraulic, water
or air systems, make sure that there is no
pressure in the systems.
There is a risk of injury if these instructions
are not observed!

N.B. Always clean the outside of the rock drill befo-

re disassembly.

COP 4070ME
A - Remove the flushing hose (5).

A Remove the connection plate (1) and nipple (2) by

removing the screws (3).
4
Remove the O-ring (4).
1
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3 2 5 B - Remove the front side-bolt nuts (3) with their

washers (2).

2 1 Remove the front head (1) by tugging the shank

3
adapter (4).
Now pull out the shank adapter (4) from the front
B head (1).
4

4 Check the internal components of the front head

when changing the shank adapter.

A COP 4070MEX
4
A - Remove the flushing hose (5).
1
Remove the connection plate (1) and nipple (2) by
3
removing the screws (3).
2 5
Remove the O-ring (4).
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B - Remove the front side-bolt nuts (3) with their

washers (2).
B
C - Remove the front head (1) by tugging the
3 2 shank adapter (4) or by tapping the front head with
a copper hammer.
Now pull out the shank adapter (4) from the front
head (1).
4 1
Check the internal components of the front head
when changing the shank adapter.
C

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Checking the front head

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7 1 4 A C B A 3 9 8 7 1 4 A C B A 6 3 9 8

COP 4070 MEX XL70 COP 4070 ME XL70

COP 4070 MEX T60 TunderRod COP 4070 ME T60 TunderRod

COP 4070 MEX T51 COP 4070 ME T51

5 7
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4 5 7
5 5 4
D 1 7 D 1 7

3 mm
COP 4070 MEX COP 4070 ME

2
Max. 61 mm

Max. 71 mm

m
6 1 mm 1m
1 1 98 - 99 mm
1m

8
m

COP 4070 ThunderRod COP 4070 XL70 COP 4070 ME

COP 4070 T51

· Check that air and lubricating oil come out of the · Change the extractor-unit piston (6) if the surfa-
hole (B). ce toward the stop ring has worn by more than 1
mm.
· Blow clean the lubricating oil ducts (A) using When changing the extractor-unit piston, check
compressed air, and check that the nozzles
the seals and O-rings. Change them if they are
(10, 11, 12 and 13) are open (see page 14). worn or damaged.
· Change the guide (1) if its internal diameter is · Look inside the gear housing and check the spli-
greater than 61 mm (T60) and 71 mm (XL70). nes of the driver (3). If the splines are less than
· Check the O-rings (7) and flushing seals (5) if 3 mm in width, the driver must be changed (see
air/water is escaping from the hole (C) in the the overhauling instructions).
front head. Change the O-rings and flushing · If the rotation chuck bushing (8) is worn by more
seals if they are worn or damaged. than 1 mm, or if the striking surface of the im-
pact piston (9) is damaged in any way, the rock
· Change the flushing head (4) if it is seriously cor- drill must be sent to a suitable workshop for over-
roded, or if it contains cracks. hauling. See the overhauling instructions.
· Check the scraper D, change if it’s worn or · Change the shank adapter (7) if the thread is
damaged. worn out or the impact surface is upset or chip-
· Change the stop ring (2) if it is worn by more ped, or if the front or rear end surfaces of the
than 1 mm. splines are worn.

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Nozzles in the lubricating system

10 12 13 (2x)
11
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In the rock-drill lubricating system there are one fix-

ed nozzle (11) and four removable nozzles.
In surface drilling, the oil flow to the parting surfa-
ces of the rock drill can (if necessary) be reduced
by changing the nozzles (10, 12 and 13). The no-
zzles are accessible after the accumulators and
back head have been removed.
Also, an O-ring (X) should be fitted between the
gear housing and the intermediate part.
N.B. In underground drilling, the nozzles (10, 11
and 13) must always be open (1.5 mm).

Mounting the front head

COP 4070ME
Fit the shank adapter (6) into the front head (1) to-
gether with the stop ring (7) and the cylindrical pin
(5).
7 8 9
N.B. The O-ring (8) must be fitted to the split
stop ring, in order to hold it together.

3
Press the front head (1) on to the studs (4), and fit
2
4 5 the washers (2) and nuts (3).
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N.B. Before assembly, smear the threads with gre-

ase (type NEVER-SEEZ).
First check the tightening torques of the other side-
bolt nuts (see 1, page 5).
6 1
Then tighten the nuts (3) alternately to a torque of
300 Nm (220 lbf.ft).

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 Fit the O-ring (4) to the connection plate (1).
Now fit the connection plate to the front head,
using the screws (3). Tighten the screws to a
torque of 220 Nm (160 lbf.ft).
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Fit the nipple (2) to the connection plate, and

tighten to a torque of 300 Nm (220 lbf.ft).
Connect the flushing hose (5) and tighten the coup-
ling nut.
4
After assembly, check that air and lubricating
1 oil come out of the hole in the front head and
also between the shank adapter and the front
3 guide.
2 5

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3 2 5 1B
6B 5 15

3 2 1A 6A

4
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11

16
17

13 14

With shank adapter T51

Fit the shank adapter (4) into the front head (1)
and guide pin (5) into the cover (15).
With shank adapter TC
Fit the shank adapter (4) into the front head (1), to-
gether with the stop ring (7) and O-ring (8).
Fit the guide pin (5) into the cover (15).

Press the extractor unit (1) on to the studs (6), and

fit the washers (2) and nuts (3).
N.B. Before fitting the nuts, smear the threads with
grease (type NEVER-SEEZ).
Tighten the nuts (3) alternately, to a torque of
300 Nm (220 lbf. ft).
Fit the back-up ring (10) and O-ring (11) to the
nipple (12). Now fit the O-ring (9) and nipple (12)
to the cover (15).
Tighten the nipple (12) to a torque of 300 Nm
(220 lbf. ft).
Now fit the nipple (13) and the hose (14).

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Slinging

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Make sure that the rock drill is safely slung for

lifting. Make sure that the rock drill is securely
CAUTION anchored for transportation.

· Lifting gear and slings must be approved

for a weight of 500 kg (1100 lbs).
Rock drill weights, approx.
Faulty lifting gear can cause the rock drill COP 4070ME . . . 420 kg (925 lbs)
to move unpredictably or drop. COP 4070MEX . . 480 kg (1060 lbs)
Incorrect handling can result in crush
injuries.

Long-term storage
If the rock drill is not going to be used for a long
time, the following precautions should be taken:
· Check that all connections, including the one for
the flushing medium, are properly plugged or
capped. Use clean protective plugs or caps of
the right size.
· Clean the rock drill thoroughly. Use a degre-
asing agent and hose down the rock drill with wa-
ter.
· Thoroughly clean the front head parts that are in
contact with the flushing medium, especially in
the case of high air humidity. After cleaning, oil
the parts with clean hydraulic oil.
· Release the gas from the accumulators (see in-
structions on page 8).
· Store the rock drill in a dry place.

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Recommended hydraulic oils and lubricants

Lubricant Recommendation

Hydraulic oil · Use a mineral-base or synthetic (polyalpha-olefin or diester based) hydraulic oil with good anti-wear, anti-rust,
anti-oxidation and foam inhibiting properties, and with good air and water separation characteristics. Choose an
oil with viscosity grade (VG) and viscosity index (VI), in accordance with the table below. An oil with a high
viscosity index is less sensitive to the effects of temperature.

Hydraulic oil temperature in tank oC ( oF) Viscosity Viscosity

Normal operating temp. Min. starting temp. Max. temp. grade VG index VI
(viscosity 25–50 cSt) (viscosity min. 1000 cSt) (ISO 3448)
+50 to +70 (122 to 158) +5 (41) 80 (176) ISO VG 100 Min. 100
+45 to +60 (113 to 140) –5 (23) 75 (167) ISO VG 68 Min. 100
+35 to +50 (95 to 122) –10 (14) 65 (149) ISO VG 46 Min. 100
+25 to +40 (77 to 104) –15 (5) 55 (131) ISO VG 32 Min. 100
+10 to +25 (50 to 77) –25 (–13) 35 (95) ISO VG 15 Min. 100

Air tool oil · Use a mineral based air tool oil.

Ambient temperature oC ( oF) Viscosity grade (ISO 3448)
–30 to 0 (–22 to +32) ISO VG 32–68
–10 to +20 (14 to 68) ISO VG 68–100
+10 to +50 (50 to 122) ISO VG 100–150

Grease · IMPORTANT! Because of the operating temperature in the rock drill gear housing (see "Lubrication of gear"),
always use a high-temperature grease containing an ashless thickening agent and additives that give
resistance to oxidation and rust. The grease should also have good resistance to water.
Grease properties NLGI-number 2 Base oil viscosity 110 cSt at 40 oC (104 oF)
Dropping point 250 oC (480 oF) Operating temp. –20 to +150 oC (–4 to 300 oF)

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