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THC560
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DL331 THC560 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WARNING
IGNORING INSTRUCTION HAZARD!
To avoid death or injury, you MUST read, understand and follow

Operator’s and Maitenance Manuals before installing, inspecting,
operating, servicing, testing, cleaning, transporting, storing,
dismantling or disposing of the product or a part or accessory of
the product.
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL DL331 THC560
1. GENERAL ....................................................................................................... 8
2. SAFETY ........................................................................................................ 10
3. DL331 THC560 DRILLING SYSTEM CONTROLS ...................................... 12
4. HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS ...................................................................... 22
4.1. Inside the drilling panel .................................................................. 22
4.2. Feed and percussion control block (910) ..................................... 24
4.3. Selection control block (911) ........................................................ 27
4.4. Drilling rotation control block (912)............................................... 28
4.5. Feed pressure control block (905)................................................. 29
4.6. Speed rotation control block (906) ................................................ 29
4.7. Screwing / Unscrewing control block (932) .................................. 30
4.8. Counter pressure control block (919) ........................................... 31
5. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ................................................................................. 34
5.1. Filtering of hydraulic fluid .............................................................. 34
5.2. Air filtering of hydraulic oil tank .................................................... 34
5.3. Cooling of hydraulic system .......................................................... 34
6. COMPONENTS ............................................................................................ 36
Copyright © Sandvik Mining and Construction 3 (122)

7. OPERATION OF SYSTEM ........................................................................... 46
7.1. Drilling oil temperature ................................................................... 46
7.2. Reading diagrams ........................................................................... 46

7.2.1. Valves ........................................................................................................... 47
7.3. Free circulation................................................................................ 48

7.3.1. Rotation circuit .............................................................................................. 50
7.3.2. Percussion and feed circuits ......................................................................... 51
7.4. Rotation, feed and percussion....................................................... 52

7.4.1. Rotation ........................................................................................................ 52
7.4.2. Feed .............................................................................................................. 54
7.4.3. Percussion .................................................................................................... 57
7.4.4. Rock drill with stabilizer (Optional) ................................................................ 60
7.4.5. Rock drill with power extractor (Optional) ..................................................... 61
7.5. Drilling ....................................................................................... 62

7.5.1. Collaring ........................................................................................................ 62
7.5.2. Drilling ........................................................................................................... 65
7.6. Automatic feed counter pressure .................................................. 68
7.7. Manual feed counter pressure ....................................................... 70
7.8. Screwing / Unscrewing ................................................................... 72
7.9. Manual control of fast feed............................................................. 75
7.10. Loosen the bit.................................................................................. 78
7.11. Separate flushing ............................................................................ 81
7.12. Using diesel engine for running rock drill .................................... 82
8. ADJUSTEMENTS OF HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS .................................. 86
8.1. Adjustments of variable displacement pump (801) ..................... 86
8.2. Adjusting pilot control pressure (43) ............................................ 88
8.3. Adjusting percussion main valve (3)............................................. 89
8.4. Adjusting half-power percussion (6) ............................................. 90
8.5. Adjusting full-power percussion (7) .............................................. 91
8.6. Bleeding percussion hourmeter pressure switch (900) .............. 92

8.7. Adjusting percussion hourmeter pressure switch (900) ............. 92
8.8. Adjusting drilling rotation maximum pressure (55) ..................... 93
8.9. Adjusting max rotation speed........................................................ 95
8.10. Adjusting drilling rotation speed (59)............................................ 97
8.11. Adjusting feed pressure (20).......................................................... 98
8.12. Adjusting fast feed max pressure (30) .......................................... 99
8.13. Adjusting fast feed max speed (23) ............................................. 100
8.14. Adjusting feed/percussion monitoring (8 - 18)........................... 101
8.15. Screwing / unscrewing adjustment ............................................. 103
8.16. Adjustment of stabilizer pressure ............................................... 104
9. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 106
9.1. General ..................................................................................... 106
9.2. Pumps (801) and (800) do not rotate at all, or their

speed is not normal ...................................................................... 106
9.3. Variable displacement pump (801) rotates normally, but

the settings of its regulator are not normal ................................ 107
9.3.1. Flow regulator (A) value deviates from the 30 bar set value ...................... 108
9.3.2. Pressure regulator (B) value deviates from the 225 bar set value ............. 109
9.4. Percussion not working at all ...................................................... 109
9.5. Percussion is always on when the power pack or

the diesel engine is running......................................................... 110
9.6. Percussion full-power max. pressure too high .......................... 110
9.7. Full-power percussion max pression loo low ............................ 111
9.8. Percussion half-power pressure too high .................................. 112
9.9. Percussion half-power pressure too low .................................... 112
9.10. Feed not working at all (drilling) .................................................. 113
9.11. Drilling feed pressure too low...................................................... 114
9.12. Drilling feed pressure too high .................................................... 115
9.13. Manually controlled fast feed is not working ............................. 116

9.14. Manually controlled fast feed too slow ....................................... 117
9.15. Manually controlled fast feed too fast......................................... 117
9.16. Rotation pressure too low during drilling................................... 118
9.17. Rotation pressure too high during drilling ................................. 118
9.18. Drilling rotation speed regulation not working .......................... 119
9.19. Electric system troubleshooting.................................................. 120
9.20. Main reference values (factory settings) for troubleshooting .. 120

1. Introduction

1. GENERAL
These instructions describe the testing and adjusting procedures, and the main operating of the
DL331 THC560 drilling system.
To clarify the operating in different situations, flowcharts whith colour codes are with the
explanations.
SANDVIK service is always willing to give advice and help in any service problems.

2. Safety

2. SAFETY
DANGER
HAZARDOUS OPERATION OR SITUATION!
Non respect of the WARNING marked instructions will lead to

hazardous situations and will cause death or sever injury.
Always follow WARNING marked instructions. Do all your work
carefully.
Only competent and trained personnel is allowed to perform the

settings and adjustments releated to the DL331 THC560 drilling
control.
Read and follow the instructions given in the DL331 THC560
maintenance manual before making any adjustments on it.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID INJECTION HAZARD!
Pressurized hydraulic hoses may have unnoticeable cracks letting

out thin sprays.
Pressurized hydraulic oil can penetrate the skin which may result in
death or severe injury.
Before performing any maintenance work, ensure your

equippement is disconnected from the power supply and release
the remaining pressure in the circuit before opening connections or
fittings.
RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM!

NOTICE Observe absolute cleanliness when disassembling or assembling
hydraulic equipment. Safely and carefully blow all parts clean with
pressurized air and wipe them with clean, non-flutty cloth before
assembling.

3. DL311 THC560 drilling system controls

3. DL331 THC560 DRILLING SYSTEM CONTROLS

DRILLING COMPARTMENT
8 11
7
10
6 5 3 2
1. Boom controls
2. Drilling controls
3. Adjustment knobs
4. Drilling pressure gauges
5. Drilling switches 8
6. Emergency stop push button
7. carousel controls.
8. SLU (new version) or KVL (previous
version) rock drill oiler
9. Air mist flowmeter and ball valve (Optional)
10. Feed counter pressure control valve
11- QN panel.

BOOM MOVEMENTS
B26LC
Feed Roll-over
Feed Swing
(slave)
Feed Extension
Boom Extension
Boom Swing
Feed Tilt (lateral)
Feed Angle
Feed Tilt
Boom Lift Ensure horizontal //

Feed Swing Ensure vertical //
(main)
SB60P
Feed tilt

BOOM CONTROLS
6
2 4
1
PUSH 3 5
LEFT RIGHT
PULL
LEVER 1 - BOOM LIFT & SWING LEVER 2 - BOOM EXTENSION & FEED
• PUSH: Boom down. ROLL-OVER
• PULL: Boom up. • PUSH : Boom extension.
• RIGHT: Right boom swing. • PULL : Boom retraction.
• LEFT: Left boom swing. • RIGHT: Right feed roll-over.
• LEFT: Left feed roll-over.
LEVER 3 - FEED TILT & SWING LEVER 4 - FEED EXTENSION & FEED
• PUSH : Down feed tilt. ANGLE
• PULL : Up feed tilt. • PUSH : Feed extension.
• RIGHT: Right feed swing. • PULL : Feed retraction.
• LEFT: Left feed swing. • RIGHT: Right feed angle.
• LEFT: Left feed angle.
LEVER 5 - FEED LATERAL TILT & LEVER 6 - COUNTER PRESSURE

DIVERGENCE • PULL: To increase the feed counter
• PUSH: Right feed lateral tilt. pressure.
• PULL: Left feed lateral tilt. • PUSH: To decrease the feed counter
pressure.

DRILLING CONTROLS
6 7 8
9
PUSH
PULL
LEVER 6 - ROTATION LEVER 7 - PERCUSSION

• PUSH: Reverse rotation. • PUSH: Manual percussion (thread and
• PULL: Drilling rotation. drill bit loosening).
(Counterclockwise) • PULL: Normal drilling percussion.
LEVER 8 - FEED LEVER 9 - FAST FEED

• PUSH: Feed return. • PUSH: Fast feed return.
• PULL: Feed thrust. • PULL: Fast feed forward.
ADJUSTMENT KNOBS
• A: Rotation speed control knob. Turn

clockwise to increase RPM,
counterclockwise to decrease RPM.
A B • B: Feed pressure control knob. Turn
clockwise to increase pressure,
counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

ROD MAGAZINE AND FEED ANCHORS
Feed front Rod clamp Rod handler

anchor extension
Rod handler
jaws
Feed rear
anchor
Magazine rotation
• A: Feed front and rear anchor

PUSH : Front anchor extension.
PULL : Front anchor withdraw.
LEFT : Rear anchor extension.
RIGHT : Rear anchor withdraw.
B
A C
• B: Rod handler jaws / Magazine rotation
PUSH : Rod handler jaws closing.
PULL : Rod handler jaws opening.
LEFT : Magazine supply rotation.
RIGHT : Magazine retrieve rotation.
PUSH
• C: Rod clamp / Rod handler extension
LEFT RIGHT
PUSH : Rod clamp closing.
PULL PULL : Rod clamp opening.
LEFT : Rod handler extension.
RIGHT : Rod handler withdraw.

PRESSURE GAUGES
A B C D E
F
• A: Air pressure gauge. (Optional) • D: Percussion pressure gauge.

• B: Water pressure gauge • E: Feed pressure gauge.
• C: Rotation pressure gauge. • F: KVL10 Rock drill oiler pressure gauge
(Previous version).
AIR MIST (OPTIONAL)
Air mist flushing is activated by activating

joystick (M).
• A: Air mist sight glass

A • B: Turn flow controler to adjust water
flow.
B

SWITCHES & JOYSTICKS
N M L K J
G F
I H E
A B C D
EMERGENCY STOP
PUSH BUTTON
• A: Power pack on/off switch

- Ensure that all the control levers for the hydraulic control valves, particularly the drilling control
levers, are in the neutral Position.
-Turn the switch A to the right (l) power pack is under tension, turn to the right (START) power
pack starts and switch automatically returns to position (l). Turn to the left (O) power pack stops.
• B: Compressor on/off switch

- Switch in central position : Auto start with power pack.
- Switch to the right (S): Compressor starts.
- Switch to the left (O): Compressor stops.
• C: Water Pump on/off switch

- Switch in central position (l): Auto start with power pack .
- Switch to the right (S): Water pump starts.
- Switch to the left (O): Water pump stops.
• D: Air/Water caution light

- Indicates a lack of air or water pressure.
• E: Drilling process stop button

- Push the button: All 3 drilling levers (rotation, feed thrust and percussion) return to neutral
position, thus drilling stops.
• F: 8kW Flygt pump test (Optional)

- Switch in central position: Test is OFF.
- Switch to the right: Acknowlegde after earth fault.
- Switch to the left: Test earth fault relay.

• G: 8kW Flygt pump on/off (Optional)

-Switch to the left: Flygt pump is off.
-Switch in central position: Flygt pump is under Plug
tension. for
Flygt
-Switch to the right: Flygt pump starts.
pump
• H: Power extractor (Optional)

- Push the button to activated the HLX5 Power Extractor.
Work only if the air and water pressures are correct and that the control lever of the percussion
is applied.
(The recommended maximum continuous operation time for the Power Extractor is 5 min. in
max. 10 s periods.)
• I: Positioning lazer on/off

-Switch to the left: Positioning lazer is off.
-Switch to the right: Positioning lazer is on.
• J: Screwing/Unscrewing Joystick
- Joystick to the left : Screwing.
- Joystick to the right : Unscrewing.
- Push the joystick: Greasing rod
• K: Step by step for rod handler magazine rotation

- Push: Magazine goes to next step.
• L: Step by step for rod handler magazine rotation

- Switch to the left: Lock rotation of the magazine.
- Switch to the right: Step by step mode (the step by step device is purposed for bringing the
rods back in the magazine.
• M: Air /Water flushing

- Joystick to the right: Air flushing starts.
- Joystick to the left: Water flushing starts.
- Push the joystick : Air mist starts (Optional).
N M
• N: Automatic feed counter pressure
- Switch to left (MANUAL): Feed counter pressure in
manual position. Use the counter pressure lever (6) to set the feed pressure and by
concequence the rotation pressure.
- Switch to right (AUTO): Automatic feed counter pressure. The feed counter pressure lever
(6) must be in minimum position.

TIS CONTROL SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)
To use this angle mesurement system, read

the TIS control system operating &
maintenance manual.
SLU ROCK DRILL OILER (NEW VERSION)
The rock drill shank is lubricated with oil mixed

in pressurized air by the SLU oiler which is one
of the most important conponent of the
machine.
Note! A loss of air pressure stops all

drilling operations (percussion, rotation
and feed halted).
KVL10 ROCK DRILL OILER (PREVIOUS VERSION)
The rock drill shank is lubricated with oil mixed

AIR-OIL DRILL in pressurized air.
LUBRICATION
SIGHT GLASS
• While drilling, air/oil mix must flow
through the sight glass. If the glass
seems dry, stop drilling operation and
check the oiler.
AIR PRESSURE
GAUGE
Note! A loss of air pressure stops all
drilling operations (percussion, rotation
and feed halted).

4. Hydraulic components

4. HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
4.1. Inside the drilling panel
2
1
MAIN VALVE BLOCKS:
1 - Rotation speed adjustment (906)

2 - Feed force pressure adjustment (905)
3 - Fast feed control valve (908)
4 - Thrust / Percussion / Rotation control valve (907)
5 - Counter pressure control valve (921)

11 10 9
MAIN VALVE BLOCKS:
6 - Power extractor control block (9007)

7- Screwing / unscrewing control block (932)
8- Counter pressure control block (919)
9- Selection control block (911)
10- Drilling rotation control block (912)
11- Percussion and feed control block (910)

4.2. Feed and percussion control block (910)
136
M3
137
8
M6
M8
25
M9
M2 23
A
M2
M7 9
10 6 M1
16 9
15 2
43
NO COMPONENT TIGHTENING
TORQUE
[NM]
2 PERCUSSION LINE PRESSURE COMPENSATOR 200-215
6 PERCUSSION HALF-POWER PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 50
8 FEED / PERCUSSION MONITORING VALVE 33.9
9 ORIFICE _
10 SHUTTLE VALVE 33.9
15 PLUG _
16 PLUG _
23 FEED DIRECTIONAL VALVE 22
25 FEED A LINE MAXIMUM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 40
43 PILOT PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE 33.9
PRESSURE REDUCING AND RELIEVING VALVE FOR
136 STABILIZER PRESSURE 33.9
137 CONTROL VALVE FOR STABILIZER PRESSURE 33.9

3 29
7 4
30 18 19
M2
M8 M6
5
24 B
M3
T3
M5 X4
42
A1
LS2
X6
X2
X1 X3
X5
M4
P1
P5
LS1
NO COMPONENT TIGHTENING
TORQUE
[NM]
3 PERCUSSION MAIN VALVE 50
4 PERCUSSION SELECTOR VALVE 33.9
5 PERCUSSION PRESSURE SELECTOR VALVE 33.9
7 PERCUSSION MAXIMUM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 33.9
18 SEQUENCE VALVE 33.9
19 NON-RETURN VALVE 33.9
24 FEED B LINE MAXIMUM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 40
29 FEED LS LINE SELECTOR VALVE 33.9
30 FEED PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE 33.9

24
25
23
B
22
A 26
9 30
c 137
X4 X5 7
29
M6
M1
136
M11
X1
3 M10
A2
2 19
M5
P1 A1
16
M3
M4
X3 42
15 X2 LS2
M9
X6
M8
10
4
P5 M7 LS1 M2 T3 8
43
6 5 18

4.3. Selection control block (911)
NO COMPONENT TIGHTENING COIL

TORQUE TIGHTENING
[NM] TORQUE NM

4.4. Drilling rotation control block (912)
56 65
52
P T LS
M
57 55
LS2
53
55 65
56
57
P2 M a B A
A b
P
LS
52
52 55
T
56 65 53
NO COMPONENT TIGHTENING TORQUE

[NM]
52 PRESSURE COMPENSATOR
53 ROTATION DIRECTIONAL VALVE
55 ROTATION MAXIMUM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 45
56 FLOW CONTROL VALVE
57 NON-RETURN VALVE
65 LS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

4.5. Feed pressure control block (905)
20 20
44
44
32
32

[NM] (FOR THE CAP)
20 FEED PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE 33.9
32 FEED LS LINE RETURN CIRCUIT SELECTOR 33.9
44 DIRECTIONAL VALVE 33.9
4.6. Speed rotation control block (906)
59
60
59
60

[NM] (FOR THE CAP)
1 BODY
59 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
60 SHUTTLE VALVE

4.7. Screwing / Unscrewing control block (932)
143
141
144
142
140

[NM] (FOR THE CAP)
140 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE 50
141 DIRECTIONAL VALVE 24V 36.7
143 DIRECTIONAL VALVE 24V 36.7

4.8. Counter pressure control block (919)
148
150
149
147
145
146

[NM] (FOR THE CAP)
145 JET -
146 VALVE 50
147 JET -
148 3 WAYS SOLEINOID VALVE 36.7
149 CHECK VALVE 50
150 VALVE 50


5. Hydraulic system

5. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
5.1. Filtering of hydraulic fluid
The system uses pressure and return filtering. Pressure filtering is used for variable displacement
pump only, but return flow filtering is common to both pumps.
Hose-mounted filter (641) with filtering capacity of 20 µm abs. is used for pressure filtering. If the
pressure difference over the filter rises over 2.5 bar, the indicator light H611 on the incator light
panel goes on, indicating that the filter element should be replaced. The filtering unit body is also
equipped with by-pass valve that opens if the pressure difference exceeds 3.5 bar.
The return flow of both pumps passes through the return filter (1011). The return filter is mounted
on the tank. The filtering capacity of the return filter element is 10µm abs. If the pressure
difference over the filter rises higher than 2 bar, the pressure swithc (1007) turns light H607 on
the indicator light panel and indicating that the filtering element should be replaced. The filtering
unit body is also equipped with by-pass valve that opens if the pressure difference exceeds 2.4
bar.
The manufacturer’s recommendation for the purity class of the system is 17/13 according to the
ISO standard.
Note! If the oil is cold (below +30°c), both pressure and return oil filter monitoring are by-
passed to avoid unnecessary alarms caused by the high viscosity of cold oil.
5.2. Air filtering of hydraulic oil tank
The hydraulic oil tank is also equipped with an air filter. Its filtering capacity is 5 µm. This filter has
no monitoring indicators but, to ensure the cleanness of hydraulic oil, it should be replaced
according to the service instructions.
5.3. Cooling of hydraulic system
The oil returning from various actuators (except leakage oil) is gathered together in common
return line using a collector (903). From the collector (903) the return oil is led through the cooler
(1404) and the return oil filter (1011) into the hydraulic oil tank.
The oil cooler (1404) is always in operation when water flushing is on.
The hydraulic system could also be equipped with monitoring system for the hydraulic oil
temprerature. The oil temperature in the tank is controled by sensor. This temperature sensor
stops the power pack if the temperature rises higher than +75°c.
At the same time, the signal light H610 in the warning light panel goes on.

6. Components

6. COMPONENTS
DL331 GENERAL HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM
111


THC 560 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM
907
908
906 58 14 31
932
911
912
57
65
55
56 52
53

905
44
919
910

Items and components part list.
THC Feed and percussion control bloc (910)

Item Description Function
2 Percussion line pressure Keeps percussion pressure constant, irrespective of
compensator variations in input pressure
3 Percussion main valve Control oil flow to rock drill, controlled by percussion
selector valve (4)
4 Percussion selector valve Opens and closes percussion main valve (3)
according to pilot Precussion control valve (14)
5 Percussion pressure selector Selects half or full power percussion
valve
6 Half-power percussion Determines pressure level for percussion half power
pressure relief valve
7 Max. pressure percussion Determines percussion max. pressure
relief valve
8 Feed/percussion monitoring Determines pressure difference between feed and
valve percussion
9 Jet Restricts oil flow in percussion LS line
10 Shuttle valve Directs percussion, feed, or boom LS signal to
variable displ. pump
15 Shuttle valve Directs pressure from percussion pilot valve (14) to
percussion selector valve (4)
16 Shuttle valve Directs pressure from percussion pilot valve (14) or
feed pilot valve (31) to percussion pressure selector
valve (5)
18 Sequence valve Determines min. percussion pressure when drilling
at full power
19 Non-return valve Prevents oil flow from feed pressure to percussion
LS line
22 Feed line pressure Keep feed pressure constant, irrespective of input
compensator pressure variations
23 Feed directional valve Directs oil flow to feed according to pilot valves (31)
and (33)
24 Feed line B max. pressure
relief valve
25 Feed line A max. pressure
relief valve
26 Shuttle valve Directs oil flow in LS line forf feed cylinder or stand
by position
29 Feed LS line selector valve Selects normal feed pressure or fast feed pressure
according to pilot valves (31) and (33)
30 Fast feed max. pressure relief Determines max. pressure for fast feed movement
valve
42 Shuttle valve Directs LS signal of feed or boom circuit to variable
displ. pump
43 Pilot pressure regulating Sets pilot circuit pressure
valve

THC Selection control bloc (911)

1 Shuttle valve Directs pressure information of feed pilot valve (31)
to feed force valve (44) and to feed LS line selector
valve (29)
2 Shuttle valve Directs pressure information of feed backward pilot
valve (31) or feed rapid backward movement pilot
valve (33) to feed directional valve (23)
3 Shuttle valve Directs pressure information of feed forward pilot
valve (31) or feed rapid forward movement pilot
valve (33) to feed directional valve (23)
THC Rotation control bloc (912)

52 Pressure compensator Controls rotation flow
53 Rotation directional valve Controls oil flow to drifter rotation motor
55 Regulator valve Controls oil flow of rotation valve into tank during
stand-by situation and during rotation control.
Determines max. pressure of rotation circuit
56 Flow control valve
57 Non-return valve Prevents oil
flow back to pump (800)
65 Rotation LS-pressure relief
valve
THC Feed pressure control bloc (905)

20 Feed pressure regulating Determines feed pressure for collaring and in full
valve power drilling, affects not only feed pressure but also
percussion pressure (feed/percussion monitoring)
32 Selector valve for feed LS line Selects correct return line automatically for forward/
return circuit reverse feed
44 Directional valve Directs oil flow into the tank or into the feed circuit
THC Rotation speed adjusting bloc (906)

59 Feed pressure regulating Sets rotation speed to desired value
valve
60 Shuttle valve Directs pilot control pressure info to rot. speed regul.
valve (59)

THC Screwing / Unscrewing control bloc (932)

140 Pressure reducing valve Determines maximum pilote pressure for rod rotation
141 Directional valve Determines Rod rotation direction when coupling or
uncoulping additional rod
142 Pressure reducing valve Determines maximum pilote pressure for feed
motion
143 Directional valve Determines feed motion direction when coupling or
uncoulping additional rod
144 Pressure reducing valve Determines maximum pilot pressure for feed
backward rapid movement motion
THC Rotation percussion and feed control bloc (907)

14 Percussion pilot control valve Turns percussion on for drilling and thread-loosening
31 Feed pilot control valve Determines feed speed and direction, and sets
percussion to full power for drilling
58 Rotation pilot control valve Determines direction of rotation
61 Orifice Restricts oil flow to directional valve of rotation (53)
and to rota-speed regulating valve (59)
62 Orifice Restricts oil flow to directional valve of rotation (53)
and to rota-speed regulating valve (59)
THC Flushing and rapid feed movements control bloc (908)

33 Fast feed pilot control valve Determines fast feed speed and direction
THC Counter pressure control bloc (919)

145 Orifice Restricts rotation oil flow to logic valve (146)
146 Logic valve Adjusts the pilot pressure of the pressure reducing
valve (150) depending of the rotation pressure
147 Orifice Restricts oil flow to logic valve (146)
148 Soleinoid Valve Allows to start the automatic feed counter pressure
function
149 Check valve
150 Pressure reducing valve Allows to increase or decrease the counter pressure
in the feed return line depending of the rotation
pressure.

THC Other components

111 Hydraulic oil temperature
gauge
129 Front impulse cylinder
130 Rear impulse cylinder
136 Pressure reducing and Sets desired stabilizer pressure
relieving valve (Option)
137 Control valve (Option) Controls stabilizer pressure
138 Pressure switch (Option) Monitors stabilizer pressure
641 Pressure filter Filters oil coming from variable displacement pump
(801)
644 Non-return valve Prevents oil flow back to variable displacement
pump
660 Collecting piece For drilling and carrier hydraulics return flows
800 Gear pump Output of oil flow to rotation circuit
801 Variable displacement pump Output for percussion, feed, boom hydraulics,and
pilot control
900 Pressure switch Switches on percussion hour meter
903 Collecting piece For drilling and carrier hydraulics return flows
921 Counter pressure valve Adjust manually the feed counter pressure
925 Percussion pressure gauge Indicates percussion line pressure
926 Feed pressure gauge Indicates feed pressure
927 Rotation pressure gauge Indicates rotation pressure
1007 Clogging indicator pressure Filters return oil coming from drilling and carrier
switch hydraulics
1011 Return oil filter
1404 Cooler Oil cooler for drilling and carrier hydraulics return
flows
1453 Air control valve Controls air flow to rock drill
1454 Water control valve Controls water flow to rock drill


7. Operation of system

7. OPERATION OF SYSTEM
7.1. Drilling oil temperature
After cold start, hydraulic oil should be warmed up to drilling temperature before drilling is started.
This can be accomplished, for instance, by using an electric oil heater in the tank.
The recommended oil temperature of the drilling is between 40- 60 degrees (depending on the
type of the oil).
7.2. Reading diagrams
The following colors have been used in hydraulic diagrams for explaining different drilling
operations.
The following colors have been used in hydraulic diagrams for explaining different drilling
operations.
Blue -- percussion Dash blue -- percussion return line

Short dash blue -- percussion LS--line
Red -- feed Dash red -- feed return line

Short dash red -- feed LS--line
Green -- rotation Dash green -- rotation return line

Short dash green -- rotation LS--line
Yellow -- pilot control Dash yellow -- pilot return line

Short dash yellow -- pilot line
Brown -- automatic return Dash brown -- automatic return line
Pink -- Stabilizer Dash pink -- stabilizer return line

7.2.1. Valves
The number of the coil is colored red when the coil is activated.
Y5/Y6

7.3. Free circulation
Free circulation means a situation where the power pack is running, but no hydraulic
actuator is used.
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7.3.1. Rotation circuit
The rotation pump (800) sucks the oil from the drilling tank and pumps it into the rotation
circuit. The oil flow produced by the rotation pump (800) flows through the regulating valve
(55) of the rotation control block, the oil collector (903), the cooler (1404) and the return oil
filter (1011) into the drilling tank.
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1 2
59
60
57
55
65
53
56
52
1011
800

7.3.2. Percussion and feed circuits
The variable displacement pump (801) takes oil in through the intake connection of the hydraulic
tank and pumps it into the percussion and feed circuits. As there is no consumption of oil in these
circuits during free circulation, it means that there is no pressure in the load sensing line, either.
The swash plate of the pump (801) is at 0 angle and the pump (801) is merely maintaining a
certain pressure (stand-by pressure) in the pressure line. The stand-by pressure is regulated by
the flow controller of the pump (801). The pressure regulator / relief valve (43) regulates the pilot
line pressure.

7.4. Rotation, feed and percussion
7.4.1. Rotation
Push
Pull
Rotation speed adjutment valve (906)
When the control lever of rotation pilot control valve (58) is pulled (counterclockwise rotation),
pilot pressure will be able to affect the port (a) of the rotation directional valve (53) and port (P1)
of the rotation speed regulating valve (59) of the rotation speed adjutment valve (906).
When the rotation pilot control valve (58) is locked into back position, pilot pressure affects the
port (a) of the rotation control block changing the position of the rotation directional valve (53),
and port (P1) of the rotation speed regulating valve (59). The oil produced by the pump (800)
flows to the regultaing valve (55), through the rotation directional valve (53), pressure
compensator (52), non-return valve (57), again through directional valve (53) to the rock drill
rotation motor and to the rotation pressure gauge (927).
Through the pressure compensator (52) the oil flows into the LS-line of the rotation control valve.
The oil flows also to the LS-pressure relief valve (65), to the flow regulator (56) and to the
regulating valve (55). In this situation the regulating valve (55) is activated and tries to keep the
pressure in the main pressure line (P) always 15 bar higher than LS-line pressure (=load
pressure) resulting a constant pressure difference over the rotation directional valve (53). This
means also constant rotation oil flow to the rotation motor set by the regulating valve (59).
The pressure difference between P-line and LS-line is made by the spring of the regulating valve
(55). the function of the flow regulator (56) is to unload the LS-line after stopping the movement
and centering the rotation directional valve (53). The flow regulator (56) is a small pressure
compensator flow control valve with a flow approximately 1l/min.
the return flow from the rotation motor passes through the rotation directional valve (53),
connection (T), the collecting block (903), the cooler (1404) and return oil filter (1011) of the
drilling tank.
The leak oil from rotation pilot control valve (58) and rotation speed regulating valve (59) will be
first directed to the collecting block (660) and to the hydraulic drilling tank.

Rotation
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59
60
57
55
65
53
56
52
1011
800

7.4.2. Feed
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Push
Pull
Feed force adjustment valve (905)
When the control lever of the feed pilot control valve (31) is pulled (feed forward) the pilot control
pressure will be able to affect to control line (d) of the feed directional valve (23) throught the
selection control block (911) and the shuttle valve (3). In addition, the pilot pressure affects the
feed LS line selector valve (29) through the shuttle (1). The pilot pressure flows also through the
shuttle (1). It affects the directional valve (44) of the feed force adjustment valve (905) and the
selector valve (29) of the drilling control block (910).
The oil produced by the variable displacement pump (801) flows from the port (P1) through the
feed line compensator (22) to the control spool of feed directional valve (23) and from there to the
feed line (A) max pressure relief valve (25), to the (A) port to the feed cylinder and to the feed
pressure gauge (926). From feed directional valve (23) oil flows also to the spring housing of the
feed line pressure compensator (22) through the shuttle valve (26) to the feed LS line selector
valve (29) to the feed pressure regulating valve (20) of the feed force adjustment valve. After the
shuttle valve (26) the oil is able also to flow through the shuttle valve (42) and (10) to the flow
control valve of variable displacement pump (801).
From the connector (P1) of the control block, the flow goes to the pilot pressure regulating valve
(43) and to the drilling control block (907), the rapid movement block (908) and to the optional
shank lubrication unit (1411).
Oil from the feed cylinder flows through the counter pressure valve (921), through the counter
pressure block (919) then to the connection (B) of the directional valve (23) to the collecting
piece (903) and then to the drilling tank.
The oil goes also to the feed line (B) max pressure relief valve (24).
The leak oil from the drilling control block (907) and water / rapid movement block (908) is
directed to the collecting piece (660) and then to the hydraulic drilling tank.

7.4.3. Percussion
Push
Pull
When percussion pilot control valve (14) is pulled, pilot control pressure activates the pressure
switch (900) of the operating hour meter and affects the percussion selector valve (4) through the
shuttle valve (15).
the percussion selector valve (4) opens the percussion main valve (3) and the output of the
variable displacement pump (901) flows to the compensator (2) to the percussion valve (3)and to
the percussion mechanism of the drifter.
In addition, the percussion circuit pressure reaches the pressure relief valve (6) for half-power
percussion, passing through the jet (9), the pressure also affects the pressure compensator (2)
and reaches the load -sensing line of the variable displacement pump (901) through the shuttle
valve (10).
The pressure after the percussion main valve (3) also affects the percussion pressure gauge
(925).
the return flow from the drifter passes via the collecting piece (903) and return to the hydraulic oil
tank.
Leak oil from the percussion pilot control valve (14) is directed first to the collecting piece (660)
and then to the hydraulic tank.

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7.4.4. Rock drill with stabilizer (Optional)
HLX5 rock drill is available with a stabilizer as an option. It decreases the drill steel's
reciprocating
percussion waves and thus increases its service life. The bushing is pressed against the shank
with cylinders into the percussion mechanism of the rock drill. The stabilizer resists the backward
movement of the shank and thus is able to receive the compression stress reflected back from
the rod.
When using a rock drill with stabilizer oil flows also from the connection (P1) of the drilling control
block to the pressure reducing and relieving valve (136) and to the control valve (137) of the
stabilizer then to the percussion mechanism of the rock drill.
The control valve (137) of the stabilizer is activated when using loosening of the thread function
(the control lever of percussion is pulled). In this situation, there is no control pressure in the
stabilizer and the oil flows from the stabilizer via the collector (903), the cooler (1404) and to the
hydraulic tank.

7.4.5. Rock drill with power extractor (Optional)
HLX5 rock drill is available with a power extractor as an option. The power extractor eases
thread opening, and the removing of drilling equipment jammed in rock. The power extractor
moves the shank backward, toward the striking point. This enables the piston to hit the shank
also when there is no feed or the rock drill is pulled back. Percussion energy can also be used
when the rod is being removed, and rattling can be performed efficiently without rock contact.
The power extractor cannot be used during normal drilling, and it cannot be on for more than a
few seconds at a time.
Power extractor push buton on

drilling control panel
To enable the power extractor function, press on the power extractor push buton on the drilling
control panel. The oil flows from the connection (P1) of the drilling control block to the precussion
main valve (3) then to the percussion mechanism of the rock drill. The oil flows also through the
power extractor valve (9007) to reach the power extractor mechanism into the rock drill.
When the percussion stops, the power extractor valve (9007) swithes off automatically and send
the pressurized oil via the collector (903), the cooler (1404) to the hydraulic tank.

7.5. Drilling
7.5.1. Collaring
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Collaring
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Push
Pull
Collaring is composition of rotation, feed and percussion. All these functions are described in the
chapter "Rotation, feed and percussion".
With the THC 560 System, collaring can be done accurately and smoothly by using the stepless
feed and rotation speed and feed pressure adjustments. In collaring, feed and percussion are
connected in parallel.
The control lever of feed pilot control valve (31) is used for selecting collaring and full-power
drilling. The lever offers two operating ranges: half power and full-power drilling. On the lever
movement, these two ranges are separated from one another by noticeable step. Full power
drilling starts when this step is passed.
Drilling is started by pulling the levers of the pilot control valve (58) and percussion (14). when the
lever for the feed pilot control valve (31) is pulled, the rock drill moves at the desired speed until
the drill bit has sufficiently penetrated the rock. Full-power drilling is started by locking the control
lever of the feed pilot control valve (31) into the back position.
Another method for collaring is to turn the feed pressure regulating valve (20) fully open
(counterclockwise) and then lock all three control levers (rotation, feed and percussion) pulled.
Drilling starts now with half power and continues so until the drilling values are returned to
correspond to full-power drilling by turning the feed pressure regulation valve (20). In this
collaring method, percussion and feed are also all time connected in series.

7.5.2. Drilling
Push
Pull
After successful collaring, full-power drilling is started by locking the control lever of the feed pilot
control valve (31) into pulled position. The percussion pressure selector valve (5) changes its
position and opens a connection through the sequence valve (18) feed/percussion monitoring
valve (8) and non-return valve (19) to the feed LS circuit.
Now, percussion and feed are connected in series, and percussion pressure depends on feed
pressure . The pressure difference between feed and percussion is determined by the feed /
percussion monitoring valve (8) and sequence valve (18). The minimum pressure of percussion
is determined by the sequence valve (18). The maximum presssure of percussion is determined
by the percussion maximum pressure relief valve (7).
P
max. percussion
feed
min.
Pressure difference
between feed and
percussion
Adjusting range Full power drilling

Collaring t
of feed–percus-
sion monitoring

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7.6. Automatic feed counter pressure
Push
Pull
Automatic counter pressure selector

switch at the drilling control panel
The automatic feed counter pressure operates when the rotation pressure raises above a set
value. The hydraulic system adjusts automatically the feed forward motion.
When the automatic feed counter pressure is selected, The control valve (148) opens and allows
the feed pilot pressure to reach the balance valve (146) of the counter pressure block (919).
The rotation pressure is monitored by the balance valve (146) which switch to close position
when the pressure reaches a set value.
When switching, it closes the pressure reducer (150) of feed return line and generates a counter
pressure into the feed cylinder return line . It reduces the feed forward motion until the rotation
pressure drops and then a good balance between rotation and feed motion is reached.
When operating the automatic feed counter pressure, the manual feed counter pressure control
valve (921) must be fully open.

Automatic feed counter pressure
145
146 147
148
150
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149
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7.7. Manual feed counter pressure
Manual counter pressure valve (921)
The operator can adjust manually the feed counter pressure depending on the rotation pressure.
When drilling downward, the weight of the drilling tools will generate an extra force on the drill bit.
the rotation pressure will increase.
The operator has to operate the manual counter pressure in order to limit the feed forward
motion. He has to pull the counter presure lever to increase the counter pressure.
The rotation pressure will decrease.
When drilling upward, the weight of the drilling tools can limit the contact between the rock and
the drill bit.
To stay in contact for correct drilling, the feed motion must be at its maximum. The counter
pressure must be at the mimimun, the control lever must be fully pushed.
The feed motion can operate at its full pressure.

Manual feed counter pressure
145
146 147
148
150
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149
65
55
56 52
53

7.8. Screwing / Unscrewing
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Screwing / Unscrewing
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Screwing / Unscrewing
Push
Pull
Feed force adjutment valve (905)
When screwing /unscrewing mode is selected with the joystick from the drilling control panel the
directional valves (141 - 143) of the screwing / unscrewing control block (932) are enabled.
The directional valve (141) will operate the rotation clockwise or counterclockwise depending if
screwing or unscrewing.
The direction valve (143) will operate the feed forward or backward motion depending if screwing
or unscrewing.
The pressure reduceur (140) set the rotation pilote pressure to such value to open the rotation
spool (53) in order to reach the correct rotation speed.
The pressure reduceur (142) set the feed pilote pressure to such value to open the feed motion
spool (23) in order to reach the correct feed speed.
The screwing mode will be described below.

From the directional valve (141) the pilote pressure goes through the shuttle to the rotation
control block (912) then to the rotation directional valve (53), pressure compensator (52), non-
return valve (57), again through directional valve (53) to the rock drill rotation motor and to the
rotation pressure gauge (927).
The rotation speed is defined by the spool opening of the directional valve (53).
From the directional valve (143) the pilot control pressure will be able to affect to control line (d)
of the feed directional valve (23) throught the selection control block (911) port P1 and the shuttle
valve (3) Then to the (A) port to the feed cylinder and to the feed pressure gauge (926).
The feed speed is defined by the spool opening of the feed directional valve (53).
The pilot pressure affects the feed LS line selector valve (29) through the shuttle (1). The pilot
pressure flows also through the shuttle (1) and affects the directional valve (44) of the feed force
adjustment valve (905) and the selector valve (29) of the drilling control block (910).
As the rotation speed and the feed movements speed are well synchronized, the rod can be
screwed.

7.9. Manual control of fast feed
Push
Pull
The manual control of fast feed is a proportional function, i.e. the inclination angle of the control
lever for the fast feed pilot control valve (33) determines the speed of fast feed (the bigger the
angle the faster the speed). The control lever of the fast feed pilot control valve (33) centralized
by a spring. Manual control of fast feed can, for instance, be used for flushing drilled holes.
During fast feed (forwards) the system operates as follow:

Rotation and percussion are not on in this situation, as the rotation pilot control valve (58) and the
percussion pilot control valve (14) are in the central position. Free circulation of rotation is
explained in chapter "free circulation".
When the control lever of the fast feed pilot control valve (33) is pulled to the back position, pilot
control pressure passes through the shuttle valve (36) to the control line d of the feed directional
valve (23). Now the spool of the feed directional valve (23) changes its position, and the pressure
from percussion circuit passes through the compensator (22) and the feed directional valve (23)
to the feed line A then to the feed cylinder and the feed pressure gauge (926).
Feed pressure also passes through the shuttle valve (26); (42) and (10) to the load sensing line
of the variable displacement pump (801), and after to the shuttle valve (26). The maximum feed
pressure of fast feed forwards is restricted by the max. pressure relief valve (25) for the drilling
line A of the feed directional valve, and by the feed max. pressure relief valve (30) for the fast
feed backwards.
The return flow from the feed cylinder passes through the feed directional valve (23), the
collecting piece (903) the cooler (1404) and the return oil filter (1011) into the hydraulic oil tank.
The leak oil of the pilot control valves (33) is directed first to the collecting piece (660) and to the
hydraulic oil tank.

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7.10. Loosen the bit
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Loosen the bit
44

Loosen the bit
Push
Pull
When the percussion pilot control valve (14) is locked into the front position, pilot control pressure
affects into the percussion selector valve (4) throught the shuttle valve (15) and also into the
percussion pressure selector valve (5) through the shuttle valve (16). The percussion pressure
selector valve (5) changes position and opens the serie connection between feed and
percussion. The percussion selector valve (4) opens the percussion main valve (3), and the
output of the variable displacement pump (801) flows through the non-return valve (644), the
pressure filter (641) the compensator (2), and the percussion main valve (3) into the percussion
mechanism. After the jet (9), the pressure affects into the pressure compensator (2), and reaches
the load sensing line of the variable displacement pump (801) through the shuttle valve (10). The
oil flows also via sequence valve (18), monitoring valve (8) and non-return valve (19) to the feed
pressure regulating valve (20). The pressure level of the percussion depends on now the
adjustment of the feed regulating valve (20).
The pressure after the percussion main valve also affects the percussion pressure gauge (925).
The return flow from the percussion mechanism passes through the collecting piece (903) the
cooler (1404) and the return oil filter (1011) into the hydraulic oil tank.
Return flows from the feed regulating valve (20) passes through the directional valve (44), the
collecting piece (903) the cooler (1404) and the return oil filter (1011) into the hydraulic oil tank.
The leak oil of the pilot control valves (14) is directed first to the collecting piece (660) and to the
hydraulic oil tank.

7.11. Separate flushing
1S530
This function is automatically started when the drilling percussion is activated.

Different functions are available depending of the joystick (1S530) postion
- Joystick to the left: Water flushing.

The electric signal pilots the Y84 coil of the water
valve.
1S530
- Joystick to the midle position: Air mist flushing.

(Optional)
the electric signal pilots the Y210 coil of the air
1S530
mist valve and Y78 coil of the air valve.
- Joystick to the right: Air flushing.

The electric signal pilots the Y78 coil of the air
valve.
1S530

7.12. Using diesel engine for running rock drill
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Diesel engine mode

Using diesel engine for running rock drill

The THC 560 drilling system also allows to use the feed movements in Diesel engine mode.
This function is convenient in maintenance work, when the power pack can not be used. Boom
control must be activated through (S167) on driving control panel
S167 switch
Push
Pull
The oil flow produced by the diesel hydraulic pump (707) goes through the front stabilizators
control valve (1000) and reaches the port P of the boom control valve (924). The oil opens the
pilot balance valve and gets out of the block by the port P1 to reach the drilling control block (910)
by the port P5.
The oil goes to the compensator (22 and to the feed control valve (23). In addition, the oil goes
through the pilot pressure reducing valve (43)to reach the feed control lever (31).
The signal given by the feed control lever goes to the feed control valve (23) and allows the oil to
reach the feed cylinder.
In addition, the LS signal goes through the shuttle valve (26), reaches the port M4 of the drilling
block and goes to the X port of the boom control valva (924).
The oil gets out of this block by the LS port to go back to the boom control valve (924) through
the shuttles (9077) and (928) to reach the pilot balance control valve in order to close it to allow
the hydraulic pressure to rise up.
The feed movement can be operated.
RISK OF DAMAGE TO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM!

NOTICE Never use percussion mechanism in Diesel engine mode. Low
pressure of Diesel controlled hydraulic system can damage
components of the pressure accumulator.

8. Adjustments of hydraulic components

8. ADJUSTEMENTS OF HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
8.1. Adjustments of variable displacement pump (801)
Variable displacement
pump (1)
Load-sensing line
A B
M1

NOTICE Before starting the power pack, make sure that the adjusting screw of
the flow controller (A) of variable displacement pump (1) is turned
almost fully open (counterclockwise). Before starting adjustements,
make sure that the percussion main valve (3) is fully closed. Before
starting any adjustements, remenber that the hydraulic oil temperature
must be between 40-50°C.
1. Remove the caps from the flow controller (A) and the pressure controller (B) and undo the
locking nuts of their adjusting spindles.
2. Open the adjusting screws of the pressure controller (B) and the flow controller (A) almost fully
open (counterclockwise).
3. Connect the pressure gauge to the pressure measuring point M1.
4. Start the power pack.
5. Turn the adjusting screw of the flow controller (A) fully closed (clockwise). Note! The pump is
now operating at constant pressure.
6. Turn the adjusting screw of the pressure controller (B) clockwise until the pressure gauge
shows 100 bar. Let the LS-line bleed into a separate container by loosening the hose connection
of the flow controller (A). Let the connection stay loosened until all air has escaped. Then tighten
the hose connection of the flow controller (A).

7. Turn the adjusting screw of the pressure controller (B) clockwise until the pressure gauge
shows 225 bar. Read the pressure value from the pressure gauge connected to the measuring
point M1.

NOTICE Never exceed 260 bar value, higher pressure may damage the pump
or other hydraulic components!
8. Lock the adjustement of the pressure controller (B) with the locking nut.
9. Turn the adjusting screw of the flow controller (A) almost fully open (counterclockwise).
10. Allow the pressure to stabilize at the pressure gauge connected to the measuring point M1.
11. Adjust the standby pressure to 30 bar from the flow controller (A) by turning the adjusting
screw clockwise.
Note! if there are oscilations in the hydraulic system, the adjustment values can be
changed between 22-30 bar.
12. Lock the adjusting screw of the flow controller (A) with the locking nut.
13. Stop the power pack.
14. Allow the pressure to come down (to zero) at the pressure gauge connected to the
measuring point M1.
16. Allow the pressure to stabilize at the pressure gauge connected to the measuring point M1.
17. If the standby pressure is in the recommanded range at the pressure gauge connected to the
measuring point M1, install the protective caps to the flow controller (A) and pressure controller
(B).
18. If the standby pressure is not in the right range, please readjust the flow controller A
according to stages 9 to 18.
20. Remove the pressure gauge from the measuring point M1.

8.2. Adjusting pilot control pressure (43)
M8
43
The pilot control pressure is adjusted with the pilot control pressure regulating valve (43). The
adjusting procedure is as follows:
1. Loosen the locking nut of the adjusting screw of the pilot control pressure regulating valve (43).
2. Turn the adjusting screw of valve (43) almost fully open (counterclockwise).
3. Connect a pressure gauge to the pressure measuring point M8 of the percussion and feed
control block.
5. Push the control lever of the feed pilot control valve (31) to activate feed return.
6. Adjust the pilot control pressure to 30 bar by turning the adjusting screw of the pilot control
pressure regulating valve (43) clockwise. Read the presure value at the gauge connected to the
measuring point M8.
7. Release the control lever of the pilot control valve (31) to the neutral position.
8. Lock the adjusting screw of the pilot control pressure regulating valve (43).
9. Activate feed rotation, check the adjusted pressure value at the pressure gauge connected to
the measuring point M8. If the reading is not as recommended, readjust the pilot control
pressure.

8.3. Adjusting percussion main valve (3)
4 3
The percussion main valve (3) controls the oil flow to the rock drill and it is controlled by the
percussion selector valve (4). The percussion main valve is adjusted as follows:
1. Loosen the locking nut of the percussion main valve (3) adjusting screw.
2. Turn the adjusting screw of the percussion main valve (3) fully closed (clockwise).
3. Tighten locking nut of the percussion main valve (3) adjusting screw.

8.4. Adjusting half-power percussion (6)
Half-power percussion can vary between 80-100 bar. Factory setting is 90 bar.
Half-power percussion is adjusted with the half-power percussion relief valve (6) as follows:
1. Loosen the locking nut of the adjusting screw of the half-power percussion pressure relief
valve (6).
2. Turn the adjusting screw of the half-power percussion pressure relief valve (6), first fully closed
(clockwise), and then, open the adjusting screw 7 1/4 turns (counterclokwise).
4. Lock the control lever of the percussion pilot contol valve (14) to the pulled position.
5. Adjust the half-power percussion pressure to the desired level with the adjusting screw of the
half-power percussion pressure relief valve (6). Turn clockwise to increase the pressure and
counterclockwise to decrease it. Read the pressure value from the percussion pressure gauge
(925).
6. Tighten the locking nut of the adjusting screw of the half-power percussion pressure relief
valve (6).
7. Release the control lever of the percussion pilot contol valve (14).

8.5. Adjusting full-power percussion (7)
The pressure of full-power percussion is adjusted to the desired value with the full-power
percussion pressure relief valve (7). Full-power percussion pressure should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the rock and the drill steels used. The maximum pressure of
percusssion may vary between 150-210 bar with respect to the above factors. The factory
setting is 160 bar.
Full-power percussion is adjusted as follows:
1. Loosen the locking nut of the adjusting screw of the full-power percussion pressure relief valve
(7).
2. Turn the adjusting screw of the full-power percussion pressure relief valve (7), first fully closed
(clockwise), and then, open the adjusting screw 5 turns (counterclokwise).
3. Turn the feed pressure regulating valve (20) fully closed (clockwise).
5. Lock the control lever of the percussion pilot contol valve (14) to the pushed position.
6. Adjust the full-power percussion pressure to the desired level with the adjusting screw of the
full-power percussion pressure relief valve (7). Turn clockwise to increase the pressure and
counterclockwise to decrease it. Read the pressure value from the percussion pressure gauge
(925).
7. Tighten the locking nut of the adjusting screw of the full-power percussion pressure relief valve
(7).
8. Release the control lever of the percussion pilot contol valve (14).
9. Turn the feed pressure regulating valve (20) fully open (counterclockwise).

8.6. Bleeding percussion hourmeter pressure switch (900)
1. Locate the overflow receptacle under the hourmeter switch.

2. start the power pack.
3. Loosen a joint between pressure switch and hose joint.
4. when all of the air has came out, tighten the joint.
8.7. Adjusting percussion hourmeter pressure switch (900)
Adjust the pressure switch of the percussion operating hourmeter as follows:

1. Turn the adjusting screw of the percussion operating hourmeter pressure switch (900) almost
closed (clockwise).
3. Lock the control lever of the percussion pilot control valve (14) in pulled position.
4. Turn the adjusting screw of the percussion operating hourmeter pressure switch (900)
counterclockwise until it makes contact. Then, turn the pressure switch (900) adjusting screw
another 2 1/2 turns counterclockwise. Use a multimeter for determining switch operation.

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DDDD 310TH
8.8. Adjusting drilling rotation maximum pressure (55)
The maximum pressure for drilling rotation is adjusted with the rotation maximum pressure relief
valve (65) located in the rotation directional valve (53) inlet block. The adjusting procedure is
following:
1.Start the power pack.
2. Move the rock drill fully backward.
4. Loosen the locking nut of the pressure relief valve (65).
5. Turn the pressure relief valve (65) adjusting screw almost fully open (counterclockwise).
6. Prevent the drill rod from rotating by disconnecting the rotation hydraulic hose from the hose
support and plug the hose ends (see Fig.3).
ROTATION
RETURN PRESSURE
Hose support
Disconnect the rotation hose from the

hose support and plug the hose ends.
Fig. 3
7. Turn the rotation speed regulating valve (59) closed (clockwise).

9. Lock the control lever of the rotation pilot control valve (58) in the pulled position.
10. Adjust the rotation maximum pressure to 180 bar with pressure relief (65).
Read the pressure at the rotation pressure gauge (927).
11. Lock the adjusting screw of the maximum rotation pressure relief valve (65).
12. Release the control lever of the rotation pilot control valve (58) to the middle neutral position.
14. Remove the plugs from the disconnected rotation hosesand reconnect the hoses together.
16. Activate drilling rotation again by locking the control lever of the rotation pilot control valve
(58) in the pulled position.

17. Adjust the drill rod rotation speed to the desired value, by adjusting the rotation speed
regulating valve (59) counterclockwise.
18. Release the control lever of the rotation pilot control valve (58) to the neutral position.
Note! The regulation valve (55) adjust the max rotation pressure. This pressure is 15 bar
higher than the LS rotation pressure.

8.9. Adjusting max rotation speed
A
a
b SX12 SPOOL STOP
The drill rod rotation speed is adjusted with the SX12 spool stop. Turn the SX12 spool stop
counterclockwise to decrease the speed and clockwise to increase the speed. The correct drill
rod rotation speed depends on the harness of the rock and on the hole diameter. Sandvik
recommends the following rotation speeds for different hole diameters:
Drill bit size (mm) Rotation speed +or- 10%

dia 32 210 r/min
dia 35 200 r/min
dia 38 190 r/min
The adjustment is done as follows:

1. Move the booms so that there is a possibility to measure safely the revolutions of the drilling
rod or the shank of the rock drill.
2. Install a suitable oil container under the rotation directional valve.
3. Disconnect the hydraulic hose from the end of the hydraulic control cover b and plug the hose
end.
4. Remove the adapter from the end of the hydraulic control cover b.
5. Turn the screw of the spool limiter counterclockwise until it reaches the face of the stroke limit
adapter.
6. Start the power pack (if not running).
7. Pull the rotation control lever (58) for counterclockwise rotation direction.
8. Keep the rotation counterclockwise on and turn the adjusting screw of the spool limiter
clockwise until it reaches the spool end.
9. Stop the rotation by releasing the rotation control lever (58).

A
a
b SX12 SPOOL STOP
11. Install the adapter back to the end of the hydraulic control cover b.
12. Reconnect the hydraulic hose to the adapter at end of the hydraulic control cover b.
13. Disconnect the hydraulic hose from the end of the hydraulic control cover a and plug the
hose end.
14. Remove the adapter from the end of the hydraulic control cover a.
15. Turn the screw of the spool limiter counterclockwise until it reaches the face of the stroke
limit adapter.
17. Push the rotation control lever (58) for clockwise rotation direction.
18. Keep the rotation clockwise on and turn the adjusting screw of the spool limiter clockwise
until it reaches the spool end.
19. Stop the rotation by releasing the rotation control lever (58).
21. Install the adapter back to the end of the hydraulic control cover a.
22. Reconnect the hydraulic hose to the adapter at end of the hydraulic control cover a.
23. Remove the oil container under the rotation directional valve.

8.10. Adjusting drilling rotation speed (59)
The drill rod rotation speed is adjusted with the rotation speed regulating valve (59)Turn the
adjusting knob counterclockwise to decrease the speed and clockwise to increase the speed.
The correct drill rod rotation speed depends on the hardness of the rock and on the hole
diameter. Sandvik recommends the following rotation speeds for different hole diameters:
Drill bit size (mm) Rotation speed +or- 10%

dia 32 250 r/min
dia 38 250 r/min
dia 45 200 r/min
dia 51 200 r/min
dia 64 150 r/min
dia 76 150 r/min
dia 89 110 r/min
dia 102 110 r/min
dia 115 80 r/min
dia 127 80 r/min
dia 178 60 r/min

8.11. Adjusting feed pressure (20)
Feed pressure is adjusted with the feed pressure regulating valve (20). This valve is used for
ajusting the feed maximun pressure in the system for the time when feed is run through the feed
pilot control valve (31).The factory setting is 160 bar.
In addition to this, the feed lines A and B are equipped with a fixed pressure relief/intake valve
cartridge as follows:
Feed A line (25) B line (24)

LHF Feed 160 bar 210 bar
24
A 25
Note! The minimum feed pressure for all feeds is about 20 bar.

8.12. Adjusting fast feed max pressure (30)
30
The max pressure of fast feed is adjusted with the fast feed max pressure relief valve (30).
The adjustement is done as follow:
1. Loosing the locking nut of the fast feed max pressure relief valve (30).
3. Run the rock drill against the rear stopper by locking the control lever of fast feed pilot control
valve (33) into the front position and adjust at the same time the fast feed max pressure by the
pressure relief valve (30). Read the pressure value from the pressure gauge (926).
The value of fast feed pressure relief valve in use is as follows:
Feed Value of fast feed relief valve (30)

LHF Feed 180 bar
4.Release the control lever of fast feed pilot control valve (33)
5. Lock the adjusting screw of the fast feed max pressure relief valve (30)

8.13. Adjusting fast feed max speed (23)
23
Backwards
Forwards
The fast feed max speeds are adjusted with the adjusting screws at the feed directional valve
(23). The lower screw is for adjusting fast feed max speed forwards, the upper screw for
adjusting fast feed max speed backwards
Sandvik recommends the following fast feed speeds:
Direction of fast feed Sandvik recommendation

Forwards LHF = 0.3 m/s
Backwards LHF = 0.5 m/s
Fast feed speeds are adjusted as follow:
1. Remove the drill rod from the rock drill to enable free running of rock drill fron end to the end of
the feed.
3. Loosen the locking nut of the fast feed max speeds at the feed directional valve (23).
4. lock the control lever of fast feed pilot control valve (33) to the back position to run fast feed
forwards. Adjust the movement speed to approx 0.3 m/s with the lower adjusting screw at the
feed directional valve.
5. Release the control lever of the fast fee pilot control valve (33).
6. Lock the lower adjusting screw at the fast feed max speeds at the feed directional valve (23).
7. Check the settings and readjust as necessary.
8. lock the control lever of fast feed pilot control valve (33) to the front position to run fast feed
backwards. Adjust the movement speed to approx 0.5 m/s with the upper adjusting screw at the
feed directional valve.
9. Release the control lever of the fast fee pilot control valve (33).
10. Lock the upper adjusting screw at the fast feed max speeds at the feed directional valve (23).
11. Check the settings and readjust as necessary.

8.14. Adjusting feed/percussion monitoring (8 - 18)
The pressure difference between feed and percussion is determined by the feed/percussion
monitoring valve (8) and the sequence valve (18). The basic value is determined by the
sequence valve (18). This value determines also the minimum percussion pressure when drilling
at full power.
Monitoring valve (8) deviates the percussion pressure according the feed pressure and
determines the starting point of the serie connection.
Turning the adjusting screw of the monitoring valve (8) clockwise increases the presure
difference between feed and percussion and turning the screw counterclockwise decrease it.
The final adjustement for the valve (8) is determined according to the rock conditions when
drilling with full power.
18
Basic adjusting of the feed/percussion monitoring:

1. Loosen the locking nuts of the sequence valve (18) and the feed /percussion monitoring valve
(8).
2. Turn the adjusting screw of the sequence valve (18) and the feed /percussion monitoring valve
(8) fully open (screwing counterclockwise). Make sure that the screw does not come out.
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID INJECTION HAZARD!
Pressurized hydraulic oil can penetrate the skin, which may result in death or
severe injury.
The adjusting screws of the valves (8) and (18) may totally come out.
Never unscrew fully the adjusting screw while performing settings on an
operating system.

3. Start the power pack and engage percussion and feed thrust.
4. Turn the adjusting screw of the sequence valve (18) until the percussion pressure gauge
indicates 90 bar. Lock the adjusting screw of the valve (18) by tightening the locking nut.
5. Disengage return automatics and run the rock drill against the front stopper. Engage forward
feed and turn feed pressure adjusting valve (20) until the feed pressure gauge indicates as follow
120 bar.
6. Engage percussion and feed thrust and adjust the valve (8) until the percussion pressure
gauge indicates 160 bar.
Note! Check the settings of the feed-percussion monitoring by drilling with different
power settings. If the shank does not smoke with any drilling power, the settings are
correct.

8.15. Screwing / unscrewing adjustment
143
141
144
142
140
For a correct screwing / unscrewing operation, a good balance between rotation speed and feed
motion speed must be set.
To adjust the rotation speed, screw or unscrew the pressure regulator (140) to modify rotation
directional spool (53) pilote pressure in order to allow it to open more or less.
To adjust the fee speed, screw or unscrew the pressure regulator (142) to modify feed directional
spool (23) pilote pressure in order to allow it to open more or less.
When unscrewing, the pressure reducing valve (144) will adjust the speed of the backward
motion in order to keep the same speed as forward motion (screwing operation).
Cause of the differente sections of the feed cylinder, the reducing valve is added to keep the
same speed.

8.16. Adjustment of stabilizer pressure
Reducing and relieving valve (136 ) and pressure switch (138)
137
136
M10 connection port

for pressure switch S138
The pressure of the stabilizer is controled by the pressure reducing /relieving valve (136), the
control valve (137) and the pressure switch (138).
1. open the locking nut of the pressure reducing / relieving valve (136).
2. Turn the adjusting screw of the pressure reducing : relieving valve (136) fully open
(counterclockwise).
3. Install the pressure gauge (60bar) into the measuring point (M10).
4. start the power pack.
5. Loosen the hydraulic hose connection slightly from the pressure switch (138) (capture the
leaking oil into a suitable container).
6. Allow the air escape through the hose connection of the pressure switch (138).
7. When all air has come out; tighten the hose connection of the pressure switch (138).
8. Put the feed backwards on (feed the rock drill toward the rear stopper).
9. Turn the adjusting screw of the pressure reducing : relieving valve (136) clockwise until the
pressure gauge indicates pressure 10 bar.
10. Tighten the locking nut of the pressure reducing / relieving valve (136).
12. Remove the oil container and the measuring gauge from the measuring point (M10).
Note! the adjustment (5 bar) of the pressure switch (138) requires the use of special test
bench.

9. Troubleshooting

9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1. General
If the drilling system is not working as it should, ckeck the following point before making any
further measurements:
• Signal light
• Hydraulic oil level
• Hydraulic oil temperature
• Pressure differences over return and pressure filters
• Water and air pressure control
• Power pack direction of rotation
• Etc...
• External leaks at hoses, connections, fittings, and other hydraulic components.
• Mechanical functions (sliding pieces, rollers and return wheels)
• Supply voltage to the drilling rig / the different devices.
• External cable damage
• Mounting of electric plugs
• Pressure gauge readings
9.2. Pumps (801) and (800) do not rotate at all, or their speed is not normal
1. Measure the supply voltage to the power pack. If the voltage is correct, it is likely that the fault
is mechanical. If the electric motor does not receive sufficient control voltage, refer to electric
system troubleshooting.
2. Check if a mechanical damage prevents the pumps from rotating.
3. Repair or replace the damaged component.

NOTICE Noisy power pack normally predicts a mechanical fault. It is best to
immediatly repair (or replace) the component that causes the noise,
in order to avoid any greater damage.

9.3. Variable displacement pump (801) rotates normally, but the settings of
its regulator are not normal
Variable displacement
pump (1)
Load-sensing line
A B
M1
The settings of the variable displacement pump (801) regulator are as follows:
• Flow regulator (A) 30 bar
• Pressure regulator (B) 225 bar
These settings of the variable displacement pump (801) can be easely checked as follows:
1. Install a pressure gauge to the measering point M1 for feed and percussion.
3. Read the standby pressure value at the pressure gauge at measuring point M1 (allow the
pressure to stabilize).
4. Run, for instance, the boom retraction and read the pressure, at the same time, at the
pressure gauge at the measuring point M1.

9.3.1. Flow regulator (A) value deviates from the 30 bar set value
1. Install a pressure gauge to the measuring point M7 for feed and percussion.
3. If the pressure at the measuring point M7 of the feed and percussion control block is normal
tank pressure, it is likely that the regulator A of the pump (801) is incorrectly adjusted or sticking.
Adjust the free circulation pressure of the pump (801) to the correct value with the regulator A
(see: Adjusting variable displacement pump (801)).
4. if the above measures did not help, stop the power pack and repair or replace the whole
regulator unit. Adjust the regulator A or the regulator unit according to «Adjusting variable
displacement pump (801)».
5. If the pressure at the pressure measuring point M7 of the fdrilling control block is over the
normal tank pressure, it may be that one of the valves (3), (4), (14), (23), (31), (33), or of the
boom valves, is sticking (one of the above valve is leaking, giving a control signal to the pump
(801)).
6. Start troubleshooting by checking the condition of the pilot control valve (14), (31), (33).
They can be inspected as follows:
• Start the power pack.
• Install a pressure gauge to the following measuring points alternately:
- Measuring point M9 of the drilling control block.
- Measuring point M2 and M5 of the selection control block.
• If the measuring point M9 receives pressure, it is likely that the spool of the percussion pilot
control valve (14) is sticking.
• If the measuring points M2 or M5 of the selection control block receive pressure, it is likely
that the fast feed pilot control valves (31 or 33) are sticking.
• If the measuring points M2 and M5 of the selection control block receive pressure
simultaneously, it is likely that the fast feed pilot control valve (33) is sticking.
• Stop the power pack and replace the faulty valve(s).
7. If the above measures did not help, check the operation of the valves (3), (4), (23), and of the
boom valve. They are inspected as follows:
• Install a pressure gauge to the measuring point M1 of the feed and percussion control
block.
• If the readings of the percussion (925) and the feed (926) pressure gauges are zero, but the
pressure at the measuring point M1 of the drilling control block is over stand-by pressure, it
is likely that the boom valve is sticking.
• Stop the power pack.
• Clean, repair, or replace the boom valve.
• Remove the pressure gauge from the measuring point M1.
• If pressure reaches the percussion gauge (925) and percussion operates normally when
the power pack is running, it is likely that the percussion main valve (3) of the percussion
selector valve (4) is faulty. In this case do as follows:
• Clean, repair, or replace the faulty valve.
• If pressure reaches the feed pressure gauge (926) when the power pack is running, it is
likely that the spool of the feed directionnal valve (23) is sticking. In this case do as follows:

• Remove the spool of the directionnal valve.
• Clean the spool and the spool housing carefully.
• Reinstall the spool (do not use excessive force).
9.3.2. Pressure regulator (B) value deviates from the 225 bar set value
1. Install a pressure gauge to the measuring point M1 of the drilling control block.
3. Run, for instance, the boom cylinder retraction and adjust, at the same time, the pressure
regulator B of the pump (801) to the 225 bar set value.
4. If the pressure regulator does not react to the adjustment, it is either sticking or faulty.
6. Clean and repair the regulator B, or replace the whole regulator unit (see: Ajusting variable
displacement pump (801).
7. If the pressure regulator B operates normally during drilling, but the maximum presssure of
225 bar is not reached when the boom is run, it is likely that the boom valve’s main pressure limit
is faulty. In this case, look up into "hydraulic boom" manual.
9.4. Percussion not working at all
1. If the percussion pressure gauge (925) shows a reading, but percussion does not work when
the control lever of the percussion pilot control valve (14) is locked into the pulled position, it is
likely that the rock drill is faulty. In this case, do as follows:
• Stop the power pack
• Repair or replace the rock drill (refer to rock drill manual).
2. If the percussion gauge (925) does not show any reading when the control lever of the
percussion pilot control valve (14) is locked into the pulled position, it is likely that either the
percussion main valve (3) or the percussion selector valve (4) is sticking.
Check the operation of the valves as follows:
• Clean, repair or replace the faulty valve.
3. If the percussion pressure gauge (925) shows a reading, but percussion starts only partially (or
not at all) when the control lever of the percussion pilot control valve (14) is locked into the pulled
position, and while the boom functions are normal, it is likely that the orifice (9) in the load-
sensing line is bloked. Check the orifice as follows:
• Remove the orifice (9) and check if it is blocked (clear the hole as necessary).
• Mount the orifice (9) carefully back.

9.5. Percussion is always on when the power pack or the diesel engine is
running
1. First, check tank line pressure of the drilling pilot control valves (58), (14) and (31).
This pressure should be less than 1 bar. The tank pressure is checked as follows:
• Install a pressure gauge to the tank line of the drilling pilot control valves (58), (14) and (31).
• If the pressure in the tank line is over 1 bar, check if the tank line is correctly installed or is
there something blocking the line.
2. If the tank line pressure of the drilling pilot control valves (58), (14) and (31) is below 1 bar, it is
likely that either the valves (3) and (4) or the valve (14) is sticking. The operation of the valve can
be checked as follows:
• Install a pressure gauge at the measuring point M9 of the drilling control block.
• If the measuring point M9 shows no pressure, it is likely that the valve (3) or (4) is sticking.
Check the valves as follows:
- Stop the power pack.
- Clean and repair, or replace the faulty valve(s).
• If the measuring point M9 shows a pressure reading, it is likely that the valve (14) is sticking
(leaking). Check the operation of the valve as follows:
- Replace the percussion pilot control valve (14).
9.6. Percussion full-power max. pressure too high
1. If the percussion pressure is too hight, start troubleshooting by checking the adjustment of the
percussion maximum pressure relief valve (7) according to chapter «Adjusting full-power
percussion». If the percussion pressure relief valve (7) is not working properly, clean and repair,
or replace the valve.
2. If the above measures do not make the pressure level correct, the fault may be that the load-
sensing line orifice (9) has loosened. The mounting of the orifice (9) is checked from the port 9 of
the feed and percussion control block as follows:
• Remove the plug from the port 9 of the feed and percussion control block.
• Check if the orifice (9) is properly seated at the bottom of the drilling port 9.
• If the orifice has losened, retighten it carefully.
• Mount the plug back on the port 9 of the feed and percussion control block.

9.7. Full-power percussion max pression loo low
1. If the percussion pressure is too low, start out by checking the operation of the percussion
maximum pressure relief valve (7) according to chapter «Adjusting full-power percussion». If the
percussion pressure relief valve (7) does not adjust as described in the said chapter, clean and
repair, or replace the valve.
2. Next, check the feed pilot control pressure value:
• Remove the drill rod.
• Install a pressure gauge to the measuring point M1 of the drilling control block.
• Move the rock drill fully backward by locking the control lever of the feed pilot control valve
(31) into the pushed position.
• If the pressure at the measuring point M1 is not 19-21 bar, it is likely that the feed pilot
control valve (31) is faulty.
• Replace the feed pilot control valve (31).
• If the pressure at the measuring point M1 is approximatly 19-21 bar, it is likely that the
percussion pressure selector valve (5) is faulty or sticking. Check the operation of the valve
as follows:
• Clean and repair, or replace the faulty valve (5).
3. Percussion pressure may also drop if the load-sensing line orifice (9) becomes blocked. Check
the orifice (9) as follows:
• Activate percussion by locking the control lever of the percusssion pilot control valve (14)
into the pulled position, and move the boom at the same time.
• If the boom functions are normal, but the percussion pressure remains low, it is likely that
the orifice (9) in the load-sensing line is at least partly blocked. Check the orifice (9) hole as
follows:
• Remove the orifice (9) to check it (clear the hole as necessary).
• Mount the orifice (9) back carefully.
4. If the output of the pump (801) is insufficient, the percussion pressure will drop. The output of
the pump (801) can be checked by installing flowmeters to the percussion and feed lines. The
flow rates for HLX5 percussion and and feed are following:
Feed type Percussion Feed

LHF feed 100 - 115 l/min 4-8 l/mn
If the flow rates are higher than those given above, you should immediatly check the condition of
the rock drill or the feed cylinder.
5. A drop in percussion pressure may also be caused by a leaking shuttle valve (10).
Check the shuttle valve as follows:
• Clean or replace the valve (10).
6. Check the condition of the pressure gauge (925) with a calibrated reference gauge.

9.8. Percussion half-power pressure too high
1. If the half-power percussion is too high, check the adjustment of the half-power percussion
pressure relief valve (6) according to chapter «Adjusting half-power percussion».
If the pressure relief valve (6) does not work as it should, clean and repair, or replace the valve.
2. If the pressure level is not correct after the above repair, the reason may also be that the orifice
(9) of the load-sensing line has loosened. The mounting of the orifice (9) is checked from the port
9 of the drilling control block as follows:
• Check if the orifice (9) is properly seated at the bottom of the drilling port 9.
• If the orifice has loosened, tighten it carefully.
• Mount the plug back on the port 9 of the feed and percussion control block.
3. High pressure level of the half-power percussion may also result if the percussion pressure
selector valve (5) is sticking.
• Clean and repair, or replace the valve (5).
9.9. Percussion half-power pressure too low
1. If the half-power percussion pressure is too low, check the adjustment of the half-power
percusssion pressure relief valve (6) according to chapter «Adjusting half-power percussion».
If the pressure relief valve (6) does not work as it should, clean and repair, or replace the valve.
2. If the pressure level is not correct after the above repair, the reason may also be that the orifice
(9) of the load-sensing line has become blocked. Check the orifice (9) from the port 9 of the feed
and percussion control block as follows:
• Remove the orifice (9) to check it.
• Clear the orifice hole as necessary.
• Mount the orifice (9) to the bottom of the hole carefully.
• Mount the plug back on the port 9 of the drilling control block.

9.10. Feed not working at all (drilling)
If the drilling feed is not working at all, check the adjustment of the feed pilot control pressure.
Feed pilot control pressure is checked as follows:
3. Lock the control lever of the feed pilot control valve (31) into the pulled position.
4. If the pressure at the measuring point M1 is approximatly 19-21 bar, and the feed pressure
gauge (926) also shows a reading, it is likely that the feed cylinder is faulty, or a mechanical fault
prevents feed thrust. Repair or replace the faulty component(s).
5. If the pressure at the measuring point M1 is approximatly 19-21 bar, but the feed pressure
gauge (926) does not show any reading, it is likely that the spool of the feed directional valve (23)
is sticking. Check the operation of the valve as folows:
• Remove the front cover of the feed directional valve (23). The spool comes out with the
cover.
• Clean the spool and the valve housing carefully.
• Mount the spool back with care.
If there is no pressure at the measuring point M1, it is likely that the feed pilot control valve (31) is
faulty. repair as follows:
2. Replace the valve (31).

9.11. Drilling feed pressure too low
Troubleshooting should be started by checking the operation of the feed regulating valve (20).
This is done as follows:
2. Lock the control lever of the feed pilot control valve (31) into the pushed position.
3. Check if the feed pressure regulating valve (20) adjusts the feed pressure according to the
chapter «Adjusting feed pressure». Read the pressure value in pressure gauge (926).
4. Release the control lever of the feed pilot control valve (31) into the middle neutral position.
If the feed pressure regulating valve (20) does not adjust the feed pressure according to the
chapter «Adjusting feed pressure», it is likely that the valve (20) or the feed cylinder is faulty.
Check the condition of the conponents as follows:
2. Plug the feed pressure line.
3. Start the power pack and check if the feed pressure regulating valve (20) adjusts according to
the chapter «Adjusting feed pressure».
4. If the valve (20) adjusts according to the chapter «Adjusting feed pressure», it is likely that the
feed cylinder is faulty. Repair or replace the faulty component.
5. If the valve (20) is still not adjusting according to the chapter «Adjusting feed pressure», it is
likely that the valve (20) is faulty. Repair or replace the faulty valve.
If the above repairs did not remedy to the feed pressuer adjustment, check the feed pilot control
pressure value. It should be approximatly 19-21 bar. Check the pressure as follows:
2. Remove the drill rod.
3. Lock the control lever of the feed pilot control valve (31) in the pulled position.
4. If the pressure at the measuring point M1 is not approximatly 19-21 bar, it is likely that the feed
pilot control valve (31) is faulty. Repair as follows:
Stop the power pack.
Replace the faulty pilot control valve (31).

9.12. Drilling feed pressure too high
1. First, check the operation of the feed pressure regulating valve (20) as instructed in chapter
«Feed pressure pressure too low». If the pressure regulating valve (20) does not adjust
according to the chapter «Adjusting feed pressure», it is likely that the valve (20) is faulty. Repair
as follows:
• Clean and repair, or replace the valve (20).
2. If the fault was not remove, follow the instructions in the chapter «Drilling feed pressure
pressure too low». If the pressure at the measuring point of the feed and percussion control block
is well over 21 bar, it is likely that feed pilot control valve (31) or the fast feed pilot control valve
(33) is faulty. Check the operation of the valve as follows:
• Install pressure gauges to the measuring points M1, M2 and M5 of the selection control
block.
• If pressure reaches the measuring point M2 or M5 only, it is likely that the feed pilot control
valve (33) is faulty, but if both measuring points receive pressure simultaneously, t is likely
that the feed pilot control valve (31) is faultly.
• Replace the faulty valve.
3. If the fault still was not removed, it is likely that the compensator (22) of the feed directional
valve (23) is faultly. In this case, the feed directional valve (23) must be replaced as a complete
unit.

9.13. Manually controlled fast feed is not working
1. If manually controled fast feed is not working at all, troubleshooting should be strated by
checking the pilot control pressure of fast feed. The pressure is checked as follows:
• Install pressure gauges to the measuring points M2 and M5 of the selection control block.
• Run fast feed back and forth by turning the control lever of the fast feed pilot control valve
(33) forwards and backwards.
2. If the measuring points M2 and M5 receive an approx. 30 bar pressure, and the feed pressure
gauge (926) also shows a pressure reading, it is likely that the feed cylinder is faultly, or a
mechanical fault prevents the movement.
• Repair or replace the faultly component(s).
3. If the measuring point M2 and M5 receive an approx. 30 bar pressure, but the feed pressure
gauge (926) shows no reading, it is likely that the spool of the feed directional valve (23) is
sticking. Check the operation of the spool as follows:
• Remove the front cover of the feed directional valve (23). The spool comes out with the
cover.
• Insert the spool back with care, and mount the front caver.
4. If the measuring points M2 and M5 receive no pressure, it is likely that the fast feed pilot valve
(33) is faulty. Repair as follows:
• Replace the faulty valve (33).

9.14. Manually controlled fast feed too slow
1. Start troubleshooting by checking the pilot control pressure of fast feed in both directions. The
pressure is checked as follows:
• Install pressure gauges to the measuring points M2 and M5 of the selection control block.
• Run fast feed back and forth by turning the control lever of the fast feed pilot control valve
(33) forwards and backwards.
2. If both measuring points show an approx. 30 bar pilot control pressure it is likely that fault is
caused by either the adjustments of max feed fast speeds or the adjustment of fast feed max.
pressure. Check the adjustments as follows:
• Run the rock drill against the rear stopper by locking the control lever of fast feed pilot
control valve (33) into front position
• If the pressure gauge (926) shows the set of 210 bar pressure, it is likely that the fast feed
max. speeds are incorrectly adjusted. Adjust the fast feed max. speeds according
toinstructions in chapter "Adjusting fast feed max. speed".
• If the fast feed max. pressure is not at the set value, adjust the pressure according to
chapter "Adjusting fast feed max. pressure". If the adjustment does not correct the
situation, the fault is caused by either the fast feed max. pressure relief valve (30) or the
feed cylinder.
- Plug the feed cylinder.
- Start the power pack.
- Run fast feed forwards by pulling the control lever of the fast feed pilot control valve
(33 backwards.
- If the fast feed pressure now adjusts to the set value, it is likely that the feed cylinder
is leaking or the feed has mechanical fault. Repair or replace the faulty component(s).
- If the pressure does not with the fast feed max. pressure relief valve (30), it is likely
that the valve isfaulty. Clean and repair or replace the valve (30) and adjust as instructed in
chapter "Adjusting fast feed max. speed pressure".
9.15. Manually controlled fast feed too fast
If manually controlled fast feed is too fast in either direction, the fast feed max. speeds are
incorrectly adjusted. Refer to chapter "Adjusting fast feed max. speed" for adjustments.

9.16. Rotation pressure too low during drilling
1. If rotation pressure is insufficient during drilling, you should immediatly check the setting of LS
pressure relief valve (65) of the rotation control block.. Refer to chapter «Adjusting drilling rotation
maximum pressure» for checking the setting of the valve (65).
If the relief valve (65) does not adjust to the recommanded value (180 bar), it is likely that the
valve (65) is faulty.
In this case, clean and repear or replace the valve and adjust it according to the instructions in
chapter «Adjusting drilling rotation maximum pressure».
2. If the rotation pressure is lower than normal during drilling, the reason may be that the feed
pressure is too low or the oil flow to feed is too small. In this situation, there is a risk of underfeed,
and the following points should be checked:
• Install a pressure gauge to the measuring point M1of the feed and percussion control block.
• Lock the control lever of the feed pilot control valve (31) to the pulled position.
• If the pressure at the measuring point M1 is approximatly 19-21 bar, it is likely that the feed
pressure is insufficient.
• If the feed pressure is well below 19 bar, it is likely that the feed pilot control valve (31) is
faulty. replace the faulty valve (31).
3. If the rotation pressure persistently remains low, it is likely that the rock drill rotation motor is
leaking.
• Replace the rock drill rotation motor.
9.17. Rotation pressure too high during drilling
1. Too high rotation pressure during drilling may be caused by too high feed pressure or incorrect
drill rod rotation speed.
• Refer to chapter «Adjusting drilling rotation speed» for rotation speed adjustement.
• Adjust feed pressure so that rotation pressure sets between 80-100 bar.
2. If the above adjustments did not bring down the rotation speed, it is likely that the rock drill
rotation motor or the rotation mechanism is faulty.
• Refer to the rock drill maintenance manual.

9.18. Drilling rotation speed regulation not working
1. If the regulation of rotation speed is not working, start troubleshooting by checking the rotation
speed pilot control pressure. The pressure is checked as follows:
• Install a measuring adapters and presssure gauges to the pilot control lines A and B of the
rotation directional valve (53).
• Turn the rotation speed regulating valve (59) fully closed (clockwise).
• Lock the control lever of the rotation pilot control valve (58) into the pulled position.
• Lock the control lever of the rotation pilot control valve (58) into the pushed position.
• Release the control lever of the rotation pilot control valve (58) to the middle neutral
position.
• If the pilot control lines of the rotation directional valve (53) received and stand by-pressure,
it is likely that the rotation regulating valve (59) is faulty or the spool of the rotation
directional valve (53) is sticking. Check the operation of the valves as follows:
- Clean and repair, or replace the rotation speed regulating valve (59).
- Start the power pack.
- Lock the control lever of the rotation pilot control valve (58) into the pulled position.
- Turn the rotation speed regulating knob between extreme positions.
- Release the control lever of the rotation pilot control valve (58) to the middle neutral
position.
2. If the rotation speed regulation still did not work, it is likely that the spool of the rotation
directional valve (53) is sticking. Check the operation of the valve (53) as follows:
• Remove the spool of the valve (53).
• Mount the spool back in place with care.
3. If the above repairs did not help to remedy the rotation speed regulation, it is likely that the
rock drill rotation motor or the rotation mechanism is faulty.
• Refer to the rock drill maintenance manual.

9.19. Electric system troubleshooting
Trouble Reason Operation

- Check power supply fuse.
Pilot control valve for drilling do S70, S71 and S72 do not stay
not stay on. on.
- Check power supply feed cable.
Rock drill rotation stays on after Time relay K70 may be
- Check time relay K70 operation.
rear end. damaged.
9.20. Main reference values (factory settings) for troubleshooting
OBJET VALUE
Variable displacement pump (1) :
Pressure controller (B) 225 bar
Flow controller (A) 30 bar

Pilot control pressure for rotation, percussion & flushing 30 bar
Pilot control pressure for feed 19 - 21 bar
Half-power percussion pressure 90 bar
Full-power percussion pressure 175 bar
Drilling rotation maximum pressure 180 bar
Feed maximum pressure 180 bar
A line feed pressure 160 bar
B line feed pressure 210 bar


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3. DL331 THC560 DRILLING SYSTEM CONTROLS ...................................... 12

4. HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS ...................................................................... 22

4.1. Inside the drilling panel .................................................................. 22

4.2. Feed and percussion control block (910) ..................................... 24

4.3. Selection control block (911) ........................................................ 27

4.4. Drilling rotation control block (912)............................................... 28

4.5. Feed pressure control block (905)................................................. 29

4.6. Speed rotation control block (906) ................................................ 29

4.7. Screwing / Unscrewing control block (932) .................................. 30

4.8. Counter pressure control block (919) ........................................... 31

5. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ................................................................................. 34

5.1. Filtering of hydraulic fluid .............................................................. 34

5.2. Air filtering of hydraulic oil tank .................................................... 34

5.3. Cooling of hydraulic system .......................................................... 34

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7. OPERATION OF SYSTEM ........................................................................... 46

7.1. Drilling oil temperature ................................................................... 46

7.2. Reading diagrams ........................................................................... 46

7.3. Free circulation................................................................................ 48

7.4. Rotation, feed and percussion....................................................... 52

7.5. Drilling ....................................................................................... 62

7.6. Automatic feed counter pressure .................................................. 68

7.7. Manual feed counter pressure ....................................................... 70

7.8. Screwing / Unscrewing ................................................................... 72

7.9. Manual control of fast feed............................................................. 75

7.10. Loosen the bit.................................................................................. 78

7.11. Separate flushing ............................................................................ 81

7.12. Using diesel engine for running rock drill .................................... 82

8. ADJUSTEMENTS OF HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS .................................. 86

8.1. Adjustments of variable displacement pump (801) ..................... 86

8.2. Adjusting pilot control pressure (43) ............................................ 88

8.3. Adjusting percussion main valve (3)............................................. 89

8.4. Adjusting half-power percussion (6) ............................................. 90

8.5. Adjusting full-power percussion (7) .............................................. 91

8.6. Bleeding percussion hourmeter pressure switch (900) .............. 92

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8.8. Adjusting drilling rotation maximum pressure (55) ..................... 93

8.9. Adjusting max rotation speed........................................................ 95

8.10. Adjusting drilling rotation speed (59)............................................ 97

8.11. Adjusting feed pressure (20).......................................................... 98

8.12. Adjusting fast feed max pressure (30) .......................................... 99

8.13. Adjusting fast feed max speed (23) ............................................. 100

8.14. Adjusting feed/percussion monitoring (8 - 18)........................... 101

8.15. Screwing / unscrewing adjustment ............................................. 103

8.16. Adjustment of stabilizer pressure ............................................... 104

9. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 106

9.1. General ..................................................................................... 106

9.2. Pumps (801) and (800) do not rotate at all, or their

9.3. Variable displacement pump (801) rotates normally, but

9.4. Percussion not working at all ...................................................... 109

9.5. Percussion is always on when the power pack or

9.6. Percussion full-power max. pressure too high .......................... 110

9.7. Full-power percussion max pression loo low ............................ 111

9.8. Percussion half-power pressure too high .................................. 112

9.9. Percussion half-power pressure too low .................................... 112