Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions

Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
PV-270 Instructional Supplement

Hydraulic Bit Basket Kit – Installation and Operation
September 2014
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions, LLC
2100 North First Street
Garland, Texas 75040
(972)496-7400
Read the instruction manual before operating this equipment.

This manual contains important safety information.
Do not destroy this manual.
This manual must be available to the personnel who operate and maintain this machine.
Table of Contents
PAGE
OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Pre-Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Remove the Breakout Base Retainer Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Remove the Sliding Fork Base Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Disassemble the Sliding Fork Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Install Valves and Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Install the Wiring Harness and Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Install the Sliding Fork Base Retaining Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Hydraulic Bit Basket Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Hydraulic Bit Basket Kit Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
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Overview
DRILLING SOLUTIONS 1
Hydraulic Bit Basket Overview
Description
The Hydraulic Bit Basket Kit adds a sliding bit basket mechanism to the PV-270 tower and
extends the breakout base to accommodate the basket. Instead of manually inserting and
removing a bit basket for every bit change, the sliding basket reduces manual labor and
downtime by staying on the tower. The basket mechanism design maintains the “slap”
breakout functionality.
The sliding basket movement is driven by link arms attached to a hydraulic cylinder. The
basket cylinder ties into the deck fork hydraulic circuit. A selector valve provides the operator
with independent control of the basket and deck fork by shifting between the functions. A
momentary switch on the left side of the operator chair shifts the selector valve to the bit basket
control. When switched to bit basket control, the deck fork in/out buttons located on the right
side of the chair control the bit basket. Since the bit basket uses the fork hydraulic circuit and
software control, the rig must meet the same conditions needed for the fork (such as drill
mode) to move the bit basket.
The sliding bit basket consists of a generic basket and an insert. The inserts are specific to
various bit sizes and types and fit into the generic basket. Both are designed to remain in the
tower but are not designed for storage. Do not store bits, or other items, in the bit basket.
A counterbalance valve prevents the basket and linkage from drifting and damage, such as
from interfering with the deck bushing feeding up with the bit during bit change.
Figure 1: Hydraulic Bit Basket Kit
1 Counter balance valve

2 Selector valve
3 Link arms
4 Basket cylinder
5 Generic basket
6 Basket insert
7 Deck fork
8 Breakout base
9 Breakout base extension
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Overview Hydraulic Bit Basket
Safety
Safety must be the main concern for anyone working on or around the drill. Do not perform
any function that could put someone in danger.
! WARNING
Read and understand the Safety First Manual located in the drill before
attempting the procedures described in this supplement. Obey all safety
precautions and guidelines before operating or performing any
maintenance, service, or repairs on the drill.
Always wear the correct safety gear while working on or around the drill.
This includes an approved hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes,
gloves, respirator, and ear protection. Do not wear loose fitting clothing
that can become caught in rotating components.
Never leave a bit or any other object in the bit basket. The bit basket is not
meant for storage. Objects left in the bit basket can fall out during
tramming or tower movement causing injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
Make sure that all the bit basket insert retaining pins and all other bit
basket pin retaining rings are installed and secure. If not installed and
secured correctly, these items can fall during tramming or tower
movement and cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
Make sure the bit basket is fully stowed when not in use. Interfering parts
will cause damage.
Operating and maintaining RCS4 drills requires special training through

Atlas Copco. Do not attempt to drill, operate, repair, or perform
maintenance on the drill if you are not trained or experience with the
RCS4 drill operating system controls and programs.
NOTICE
This document is supplemental to the PV-270 Series RCS4 Instruction

Manual.
Hydraulic Bit Basket Overview
Installation
Hydraulic Bit Basket Installation
Pre-Installation Requirements
Perform the following steps prior to installing the Hydraulic Bit Basket Kit.
1. Wash the machine, paying close attention to the breakout table and bottom of
the tower.
2. Remove all drill pipe from the drill or rack it in the carousel.
Installation
Use the following procedure to modify the original PV-270 sliding fork base and install the
Hydraulic Bit Basket.
NOTE: Refer to the drawing included in the Hydraulic Bit Basket Kit for
more details.
Remove the Breakout Base Retainer Ring

Use the following procedure to remove the breakout base retainer ring.
1. Set the tower to the highest angle setting and lock the angle package pins.
2. Lockout/tagout the drill in accordance with local procedures.
3. Remove the locking ring.
NOTE: Take care to not damage the breakout base if it is to be used as a

spare. The ring cannot be reused.
Figure 2: Locking Ring
4. Make sure all weld and slag is removed from the outside diameter of the
breakout base location spigot for easy removal of the base assembly.
Installation Hydraulic Bit Basket
5. Remove the lockout/tagout from the drill.

6. Unlock the tower and set it to 90 degrees.
7. Lock the tower in position.
8. Make sure the sliding fork is retracted.
9. Lockout/tagout the drill in accordance with local procedures.
Remove the Sliding Fork Base Assembly

Use the following procedure to remove the sliding fork base assembly from the drill.
1. Remove the retaining pins and sliding deck fork.
Figure 3: Remove the Sliding Fork
2. Set up oil catch trays and spill pads as needed to control any accidental oil
spills. Remove and discard the existing sliding breakout cylinder hoses from
the mast. Plug or cap the pipes in the mast to avoid oil spills.
Figure 4: Remove Cylinder Hoses
3. Remove the thread grease solenoid and bracket. Tie the grease hose and
harness out of the area to eliminate the chance of damaging them when lifting
the breakout table from the deck.
Figure 5: Prepare to Remove the Breakout Table
4. Remove the lower sheave cover from the non-cab side sheave.
Figure 6: Lower the Sheave Cover
5. Attach appropriately rated and inspected shackles to the rear cylinder mount
and the lifting slot at the front of the sliding fork base. Using the appropriate
lifting slings, crane, and personnel, remove the sliding fork base from the tower
deck.
Figure 7: Remove the Sliding Fork Base
6. Set the sliding fork base assembly and sheave cover safely aside.
Disassemble the Sliding Fork Base

Use the following procedure to disassemble the sliding fork base.
more details.
1. Remove and cut off the parts identified in Figure 8.
Figure 8: Disassemble Existing Parts
1 Step 1 - Remove
2 Step 2 - Cut off 1.15 inch
(29.21 mm)
2. Weld on the fork base extensions as shown in Figure 9.
NOTICE
Structural welding must be done by qualified welders in accordance with

the Atlas Copco Structural Welding procedure CWP/AWS - 02 and the
AWS Structural Welding Code ANSI/AWS D1.1 GMAW. Short Circuit
Transfer Mode is not permitted for this assembly unless approved by
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions.
Figure 9: Weld on Fork Base Extensions
3. Weld the remaining items as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10: Weld on Remaining Items
4. Assemble the arm/link subassembly shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11: Arm/Link Subassembly
5. Install the remaining items as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12: Cylinder and Link Arm Installation
6. Clean any rust/dirt from the deck mating surfaces and lubricate them with
thread grease or anti-seize compound.
Figure 13: Clean Rust/Dirt from Mating Surfaces
7. Attach appropriately rated and inspected shackles to the rear cylinder mount
and the front of the sliding fork base. Using the appropriate lifting slings, crane,
and personnel, place the sliding fork base into the proper position on the tower
deck.
Figure 14: Replace the Sliding Fork Base
8. Reinstall the sliding deck fork and breakout cylinder.

9. Attach the modified sheave cover that is supplied in the Hydraulic Bit Basket
Kit.
Install Valves and Hoses
more details.
1. Move the existing hoses as necessary to allow enough room to install the
supplied valves.
2. Install the supplied valves and mounting plates. Refer to the drawing supplied
in the kit and Figure 15.
Figure 15: Valve Installation
1 Counter balance valve

2 Selector valve
Figure 16: Selector Valve Ports
1 Fork extend
2 Tower CI/VI
3 Basket extend
4 Basket stow
5 Tower C2/V2
6 Fork retract
3. Install and route the hoses. Refer to the drawing supplied with the Hydraulic Bit
Basket Kit and Figure 17 and Figure 18 below.
Figure 17: Hose Installation
1 Port 1 - Fork extend

2 Port 2 - Tower C1/V1
3 Port 3 - basket extend
4 Port 4 - basket stow
5 Port 5 - Tower C2/V2
6 Port 6 - Fork retract
Figure 18: Valve Location and Hose Routing
Install the Wiring Harness and Switch

1. Drill a 0.75 inch (19.05 mm) hole in the cab bulkhead and fit the 0.75 inch
(19 mm) cable connector as shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19: Drill a Hole in the Cab
2. Cut a hole in the left chair pod as shown in Figure 20 to install the toggle switch
supplied in the kit.
Figure 20: Bit Basket Selector Switch Installation
1 Bit basket selector switch
3. Mount the toggle switch in the left chair pod and route the supplied harness
through the seat to the DIN terminal strip mounted in the drill console.
Terminate the wiring as tagged on the harness. Route the two-pin
Deutsch-plugged end of the harness through the cable connector that was
installed in the cab bulkhead.
Figure 21: Connect the Wiring Harness
4. Fit a DIN plug to the second harness and route the harness from the kit diverter
to the cab, connecting it to the Deutsch plug.
Figure 22: Cable Routing
Install the Sliding Fork Base Retaining Ring

2. Set the tower to the highest angle setting and lock the angle pins.
3. Lockout/tagout the drill in accordance with local practices.
4. Install the locking ring and leave a gap of 0.060 inch (1.524 mm) between the
retainer ring and the mast base to allow free rotation of the breakout assembly.
NOTE: Weld to spigot only.
Figure 23: Install the Retaining Ring
Testing
Use the following procedure to test the functionality of the Hydraulic Bit Basket.
1. Grease all grease points on the Hydraulic Bit Basket assembly. See
“Maintenance” on page 22.
3. Unlock the angle pins, move the tower to 90 degrees, and lock the pins.
4. Operate the sliding fork and make sure it functions correctly. Check for leaks
and repair as necessary.
5. Operate the Hydraulic Bit Basket and make sure it functions correctly. Refer to
“Hydraulic Bit Basket Operation” on page 20. Check for leaks and repair as
necessary.
Operation and Maintenance
Hydraulic Bit Basket Operation and Maintenance
Hydraulic Bit Basket Operation
! WARNING
Do not stand or work directly under the drill pipe or put hands and fingers
in pinch points. Serious injury can occur.
NOTICE
When operating a drill that has the optional hydraulic bit basket installed,
the same preconditions should be observed as when operating a drill that
does not have the hydraulic bit basket. These preconditions include the
rig is level and the tower is vertical and locked. Refer to the PV-270 Series
RCS4 Instruction Manual for more details.
The following procedure is for installing the tricone drill bit on the starter rod, stabilizer (option),
or directly onto the drill pipe.
1. Make sure the basket is fully stowed.

2. Rack all drill pipes (if applicable).
3. Slowly feed up the last drill pipe with the bit attached until the bit is above the
table and higher than the bit basket.
4. Press and hold the Bit Basket selector switch to activate the bit basket controls.
Figure 24: Bit Basket Selector Switch
Operation and Maintenance Hydraulic Bit Basket
5. Press and hold the Deck Fork Engage button until the bit basket slides over the
hole.
Figure 25: Right Operator Panel – Deck Fork Controls
1 Deck fork retract button
2 Deck fork engage button
6. Release the Deck Fork Engage button and Bit Basket selector switch.
7. Slowly feed down the drill pipe and rotate it as necessary to set the bit in the
basket.
8. Break the bit loose (refer to the PV-270 Series RCS4 Instruction Manual for
more details).
9. Raise the drill pipe above the bit.
10. Hold the Bit Basket selector switch to activate the bit basket controls.
11. Press and hold the Deck Fork Retract button until the bit basket slides into the
stowed state.
12. Release the Deck Fork Retract button and Bit Basket selector switch.
13. Remove the old bit from the basket.
14. Load the new bit into the basket and grease the threads.
15. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6.
16. Slowly feed down and rotate the drill pipe until the bit is fully threaded and
tightened.
17. Feed up the drill pipe until the bit is above the table and clear of the basket.
18. Repeat steps 10, 11, and 12 to stow the basket.
19. Resume normal operation.
Hydraulic Bit Basket Operation and Maintenance
Maintenance
! DANGER
Lockout/tagout the drill in accordance with local practices. Failure to do

so could result in injury or death to personnel performing maintenance
on the drill. Only perform maintenance when the drill is shut off and
isolated. Refer to the PV-270 Series RCS4 Instruction Manual for more
details.
Manually grease the link arm pins as needed with AC Grease 130, which is the same grease
as used elsewhere on the drill. When greasing the pins, also inspect the linkage, basket, pins,
and retaining devices to make sure that all parts are properly secured.
Figure 26: Bit Basket Maintenance Points
1 Grease points (typical)
2 Inspect retaining rings and pins (typical)
Parts
Hydraulic Bit Basket Parts
Hydraulic Bit Basket Kit Parts
Parts Hydraulic Bit Basket
Hydraulic Bit Basket Parts
Table 1: Kit, Slide Bit Basket #58578527
Ref Nbr Component Quantity Description UM

0 58578534 1 DRW, KIT, SLIDE BIT BAS EA
1 57988321 1 EXTENSION, FORK BASE EA
2 57988347 1 SUPPORT, BIT BASKET A EA
3 57988446 1 PLATE, FORK BASE SPT C EA
4 57988602 1 PLATE, FORK BASE SPT N EA
5 57989014 1 CLEVIS, .75 DIA X .75 EA
6 57988388 1 PIVOT, ARM GUIDE EA
7 57988396 1 CLEVIS, ARM GUIDE EA
8 57988438 2 ARM, BIT BASKET, SLID EA
9 57988404 6 PIN, HINGE .75 X 1.81G EA
10 57988412 1 PIN, .75 X 5.50 LG EA
11 58389947 1 CYLINDER, HYD, SPLIT FL EA
12 95228797 1 PIN EA
13 58471231 3 PIN, HITCH CLIP EA
14 95343588 7 RING EA
15 57647943 1 PLATE, VALVE MOUNTING EA
16 58507008 1 ASM, VLV, 2POS, 6WAY SEL EA
17 95935037 3 WASHER EA
18 58569336 4 CAPSCREW, HEX HEAD EA
19 57319642 4 FITTING, STR, 08OFS X08 EA
21 58566039 1 HOSE, ASSEMBLY EA
27 57470916 3 CHANNEL, STAFF EA
28 57671026 3 CLAMP EA
29 57451742 3 CLAMP, ASSY, STAUFF EA
30 57308702 4 FITTING, L90, 08OFS X08 EA
31 58484769 1 ADAPTER, ORIFICE .062 EA
Parts Hydraulic Bit Basket
Ref Nbr Component Quantity Description UM

32 57771156 4 KIT, SPLIT FLANGE-08, C EA
33 58539677 1 GUARD, SLIDE BIT BASK EA
34 58540335 2 PLATE, TAPPED, 2X1.5X.6 EA
35 95933651 2 CAPSCREW EA
36 95919197 1 CAPSCREW EA
37 58506854 1 BASKET, SLIDING BIT, PV EA
38 57988362 1 PIN, 1” X 3.63 EA
39 95343562 1 RING, RETAINING EA
40 95210852 1 PIN, COTTER EA
41 58506861 3 PIN, LINCH, 7/16 X 1.5G EA
42 95934998 4 WASHER, FLAT, 5/16” EA
43 57992885 1 SWITCH, ROCKER, SPST, MO EA
44 58544437 1 ACT, BIT BASKET ENABLE EA
45 57308694 2 FITTING, L90, 08OFS X06 EA
48 57273716 1 VALVE, CONTER BALANC EA
49 57283350 1 PLATE, VALVE MOUNT EA
50 95201547 6 FITTING, LUBE EA
51 50344605 2 WIRE, LOCK FT
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PV-270 Instructional Supplement

Read the instruction manual before operating this equipment.

Pre-Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Hydraulic Bit Basket Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Hydraulic Bit Basket Kit Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Figure 1: Hydraulic Bit Basket Kit

1 Counter balance valve

Operating and maintaining RCS4 drills requires special training through

This document is supplemental to the PV-270 Series RCS4 Instruction

Remove the Breakout Base Retainer Ring

NOTE: Take care to not damage the breakout base if it is to be used as a

Figure 2: Locking Ring

5. Remove the lockout/tagout from the drill.

Remove the Sliding Fork Base Assembly

1. Remove the retaining pins and sliding deck fork.

Figure 3: Remove the Sliding Fork

Figure 4: Remove Cylinder Hoses

Figure 5: Prepare to Remove the Breakout Table

Figure 6: Lower the Sheave Cover

Figure 7: Remove the Sliding Fork Base

Disassemble the Sliding Fork Base

1. Remove and cut off the parts identified in Figure 8.

Figure 8: Disassemble Existing Parts

2. Weld on the fork base extensions as shown in Figure 9.

Structural welding must be done by qualified welders in accordance with

Figure 9: Weld on Fork Base Extensions

3. Weld the remaining items as shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10: Weld on Remaining Items

4. Assemble the arm/link subassembly shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11: Arm/Link Subassembly

5. Install the remaining items as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12: Cylinder and Link Arm Installation

Figure 13: Clean Rust/Dirt from Mating Surfaces

Figure 14: Replace the Sliding Fork Base

8. Reinstall the sliding deck fork and breakout cylinder.

Install Valves and Hoses

Figure 15: Valve Installation

1 Counter balance valve

Figure 16: Selector Valve Ports

Figure 17: Hose Installation

1 Port 1 - Fork extend

Figure 18: Valve Location and Hose Routing

Install the Wiring Harness and Switch

Figure 19: Drill a Hole in the Cab

Figure 20: Bit Basket Selector Switch Installation

1 Bit basket selector switch

Figure 21: Connect the Wiring Harness

Figure 22: Cable Routing

Install the Sliding Fork Base Retaining Ring

NOTE: Weld to spigot only.

Figure 23: Install the Retaining Ring

Hydraulic Bit Basket Operation

1. Make sure the basket is fully stowed.

Figure 24: Bit Basket Selector Switch

Figure 25: Right Operator Panel – Deck Fork Controls

1 Deck fork retract button

2 Deck fork engage button

Lockout/tagout the drill in accordance with local practices. Failure to do

Figure 26: Bit Basket Maintenance Points

1 Grease points (typical)

2 Inspect retaining rings and pins (typical)