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REVISION 7-19

Operator’s Manual
d245s
FOR SERIAL NUMBER: 734046
The following three hazard signal words are used throughout this manual to emphasize
important instructions. For the purpose of this manual, these signal words are defined as follows:

Indicates a hazardous situation which,


! DANGER if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which,


! WARNING if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,


NOTICE may result in damage to machinery or components.

California Proposition 65
! WARNING
Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you to chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
• Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area.
• If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.
• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.
• Do not idle the engine except as necessary.
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR DRILLERS

INTRODUCTION
SANDVIK MINING drilling equipment is carefully designed, tested and manufactured. When operated and
serviced by trained and qualified personnel, this machine will give safe and reliable service. There are
SANDVIK MINING offices world-wide to answer questions concerning the safe operation and maintenance of
this equipment.

To minimize the risk of accidents and injuries, all persons involved in the operation and servicing of this
machine MUST read and understand the following safety precautions and the manuals developed for this
machine.

While we believe that we have properly identified several potential hazards that could result in property
damage or injury or death to personnel, there are certain hazards which may be present that we have not
contemplated. It therefore is the responsibility of the drill owner, operator and crew to be certain that the drill
is properly equipped and safe to operate to assure accident free operation.

Safety Labels and Signals

Signal Words
The following hazard signal words are used throughout this products manuals and decals to emphasize
important instructions. These signal words are defined as follows:

DANGER
The DANGER signal word indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
The WARNING signal word indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to machin-
ery or components.

General Hazard Symbol

This general hazard symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert; your safety is involved. Carefully read and understand the message that
follows this symbol, and inform other users.

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User Obligations

WARNING
WARNING! This product may only be operated and maintained by a person
who has received proper training and has demonstrated that he or she has
the competence and the skills needed for safe and proper operation or main-
tenance.
The safe use of this product depends on, among other things, a combination of design and construction
measures taken by the manufacturer, skills of the operators and protective measures taken by the users.
This manual and its instructions are an essential and integral part of this product and must remain in the cab
and be available for users. It is important to forward the information contained in this manual on to any
subsequent users of this product.

Sandvik prohibits anyone with the access to this machine from consuming, possessing or distributing:

• Intoxicants and narcotics


• Legal or illegal drugs
• Items related to either of these
• Firearms
• Unapproved explosives
This safety information includes the following: transport, assembly, installation, commissioning, use, settings,
operation, cleaning, troubleshooting, maintenance and disposal of machinery. If you need more detailed
instructions, do not hesitate to contact your local Sandvik representative.

Operators and maintenance personnel should include the following as part of their safety program:

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)


• Provision and use of additional safeguards
• Attend regular site safety and safe working procedures training.
Other issues the operators and maintenance personnel should be aware of:

• Mine site organization and supervision


• Workplace safety, including safe working procedures
• Permit-to-work systems
When a Sandvik product has been involved in a near-miss incident or accident, it MUST be reported to a
Sandvik representative without delay!

The following safety guidelines apply to every person working with this equipment or in its vicinity. Every
person is responsible for their own safety and for the safety of their colleagues. In the case of a violation of
safety guidelines or regulations, each person is responsible to warn the others and to notify the responsible
supervisor.

WARNING
WARNING! The use of non Sandvik authorized replacement parts can cause
an uncontrolled risk to the machine’s users. The use of non-authorized parts
is prohibited. Always use genuine Sandvik parts.

Managing Work Related Hazards


The users must always perform a local risk assessment before every new task. For example: A work shift
change or before performing maintenance. This assessment, also known as a Real Time Hazard Analysis,

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ensures that the user stops and thinks about what she or he is going to do before starting to work allowing
them time to:

• Identify potential hazards that could impact themselves, their colleagues, the environment, the machine
and/or work method while they are performing the task.
• Assess the risks and implement the actions needed to eliminate or reduce the risk.
To ensure that only qualified users work with Sandvik equipment, the employer must:

• Validate training methods


• Verify competence and skills
• Monitor and evaluate user performance regularly
• See that all operators of this equipment are thoroughly trained (with special emphasis on safety), compe-
tent, physically fit and if required, licensed.
• Assign specific crew members specific safety responsibilities and instruct them how to report any unsafe
conditions.
• Enforce the use of protective clothing, eye and hearing equipment.
• See that the operation and maintenance of this drill is in compliance with all Federal, State and local
codes, regulations and standards.
• Ensure that the work area is appropriately illuminated when drilling is performed at night.
• Maintain a complete first aid kit at the drill site. At least two members of the drilling crew or personnel in
the area where the drill is operated should be familiar with first aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Contact the utility companies for the exact location of underground transmission lines in the drilling area.
The employer should plan for the job by asking:

• Will the drilling take place in wet formations?


• Are there utility lines or structures that must be moved or avoided?
• Are there unusual or extreme weather conditions expected?
• Will drilling be done in night hours?
• Will the machine be propelled on inclines?
• Will drilling be done into difficult formations?
• Has a drilling pattern been developed?
• What is the required depth of the drilling pattern?
• Will special drilling tools be required to complete the job?
• Will vertical or angle drilling be required?

Periodic Safety Inspections


It is important to thoroughly inspect this product before starting to ensure it is safe to operate. Look for
defects and damage before any operation so any problems can be reported and fixed.

The operator shall be responsible to ensure:

• The machine is to be checked in accordance with the requirements of the machine operating procedures
before, during and after use and operation. The Operator’s Manual which should always be located in the
cab of the machine.
• Safety features, such as labels, safeguards and others should be checked frequently and repaired imme-
diately, if damaged.
• Check that there are no “lockouts” or “tagouts” attached to the controls.
• Check the machine log book to see that periodic maintenance and inspections have been performed, and
that all necessary repairs have been made.

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• After starting the engine, check all indicators, emergency stop, trip devices and gauges for serviceability.
• Check the fire extinguisher (s) for charge and accessibility.
• Clean the cab interior windows if necessary.
• Test all controls for proper operation.
• Check access ladders and decking for damage and slipping hazards such as mud, oil or ice.
• At the end of the shift, the operator must properly secure the drill to prevent the machine from being oper-
ated by unauthorized individuals.
• The operator must never permit personnel to ride on the machine except in the passenger compartment.

DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!
The operator should treat all power lines as live. Operating near or contacting
a power line with any part of the machine can result in electrocution. Do not
raise the drilling mast or operate the machine in the vicinity of electrical pow-
er lines without checking the minimum safe operating perimeter set by local,
state or federal regulations.
• The operator must see that all emergency stops, “operational aids” and “warning signals” are functional
before operating.
• The operator must be alert, physically fit, and free from the influences of drugs, alcohol and medications
that might impair eyesight, hearing or reactions.
• The operator should not attempt to start, operate or service the drill unless he has been properly trained
and read this manual.
• The operator should not operate this equipment if any of its controls display a “lockout” tag.
• If an unsafe condition exists, the operator must place a tag, identifying this condition, on the starting con-
trols and alert other potential users of the drill.
• The operator should not operate the drill without first checking that all personnel protection equipment
(PPE) and machinery guards are in place.
• Raising or lowering the mast, and drilling with an unsupported or unleveled machine can result in exces-
sive structural stress to the machine frames or can cause the machine to overturn.
• Before leaving the operator's station, all controls must be in the neutral position with all locking and safety
devices engaged. Do not allow the drill to operate unattended.
• Do not park or position the machine on grades that exceed the tilt ratings. Park or position the machine
on level ground or across (horizontal) grade.
• Park or position the machine to allow the wind to carry engine exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Exhaust fumes from diesel engines are lethal.

Periodic Maintenance
Following the preventive maintenance schedule in the Maintenance manual is an essential procedure to
ensure and maintain safety and performance of the product. Follow the given instructions for maintenance
and inspection for this product.

DANGER
BURN HAZARD!
The sudden release of a pressurized lid or hose can spray hot oil.
Do not open hydraulic tanks, air reservoirs or hydraulic connections while
the machine is running or the systems are under pressure.

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• Before entering any enclosure, be sure that the door is secured open. Avoid entrapment; be sure that no
one is inside any enclosure before closing and latching the doors. Enclosures can cause suffocation.
• Before starting any service or maintenance work, always perform a safety/risk analysis of the task. Per-
forming maintenance work without the proper tools and personal protection equipment can cause serious
injury or death.
• Climbing the mast is a crushing and falling hazard. Climbing the mast may cause serious injury or death.
Stay off the mast at all times.

DANGER
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
Hydraulic oil under extreme pressure from a small opening can penetrate the
skin and inject oil into the body.
Do not attempt to locate a hydraulic leak by using your hand.
If injected, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

DANGER
HIGH PRESSURE INJECTION HAZARD
Pressure in hydraulic systems can be retained for long periods of time. If not
properly released before maintenance people attempt to work on the hydrau-
lic system, this pressure can let components move or cause hot oil to spray
and hose ends to shoot out at high speed.
Release system pressure before attempting to make adjustments or repairs.
• Carelessness in getting on and off equipment can result in serious injuries. Always wait until the machine
has completely stopped. Do not jump on or off. Always use both hands and feet and use the 3-point con-
tact rule.
• Riding the top drive up and down the mast is a crushing hazard. Never ride the top drive for any reason!!!
It was not designed to be an elevator.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


Operators, maintenance people and anyone in the vicinity of this product MUST wear approved personal
protective equipment, which includes but is not limited to:

• Safety helmet
• Goggles
• Hearing protection
• Steel toed boots
• Respirator
• Safety gloves
• Close fitting overalls
• Safety harness
• High visibility vest
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can snag on controls or other components of this machine. Confine
long hair.

Special conditions may require the use of additional PPE as specified in safe working procedures.

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Diesel Emissions Hazard

DANGER
DIESEL EMISSION HAZARD!

Prolong exposure to diesel emissions will increase the risk of death or


severe health effects.

Only operate and maintain the equipment according to all applicable


instructions, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Always wear approved personal protective equipment and utilize effective


controls.

International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified diesel exhaust as a carcinogen to humans.
Diesel exhaust includes gases, vapors and particles made up primarily of carbon, ash, metallic abrasion
particles, sulfates and silicates. In addition to severe long term health effects, diesel emissions cause short
term effects such as eye and respiratory irritation.
All mines and construction sites with diesel powered equipment must have documented diesel emission
control plans and monitoring programs to ensure that human exposure is reduced as low as practicable.
Risks must be assessed and control measures implemented according to the hierarchy of controls. All areas
where people may be exposed must be considered; work force and incidental exposure included.
All mines and construction sites with diesel powered equipment must follow and comply with all applicable
legislation and industry requirements relating to controlling and limiting worker exposure to diesel emissions.
Locally applicable information is available from various sources, including but not limited to legislation,
standards, guidelines, rules, safety bulletins, strategies, best practices, instructions and position papers.
The following equipment related control measures must be taken to control diesel emissions and related
exposure:
• Operate and maintain the equipment according to instructions, especially according to the engine
supplier’s instructions.
• Ensure equipment users are trained on how operator behavior affects emissions.
• Monitor the information provided by the control systems as well as the indicator lights. If any warning or
alarm appears, take corrective actions immediately.
• Avoid unnecessary idling of engine. Keep engine revolutions as steady as possible.
• If the equipment has a closed cabin, keep the cabin clean and in good condition. Keep windows closed.
Pay special attention to the air conditioning unit, filtration components and door and window seals;
ensure they are constantly maintained and in intended condition. Make sure that instructions provided
in pre-start inspection and maintenance checklists are followed.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel are trained on servicing cabins in order to effectively manage the
risk of exposure to airborne contaminants.
• Sample and analyze engine emissions as instructed.
• Use low emission fuels and quality fuel additives.
• Always wear approved PPE according to site requirements.

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Limits of This Machine

Intended use of this Rig


This machine is designed for construction and surface mine drilling. The maximum inclination angles for this
machine can be found in the ‘Tramming Stability’ topic of the Operator’s manual.

Recommended Operating Conditions


This machine was designed to operate at ambient temperatures of -40°C to +54°C (-40°F to +130°F).

Manners and Conditions In Which This Machine Should NOT Be Used


Never operate this machine with:

• Inadequate training of operator.


• Unauthorized persons in working area.
• Inadequate lighting.
• Inadequate grading.
• Transporting people.
• Defective safety systems.
• Locked-out or tagged-out components

Repairs and Fabricated Replacement Parts


Certain Sandvik fabricated spare parts are supplied partially assembled for final alignment on the drill. This
could include items with only tack welds that require full welds once positioned on the drill or items that have
bolts installed but not torqued to specification.

WARNING
INCOMPLETE FABRICATION HAZARD!

Fabricated replacement parts that are shipped partially assembled or


partially welded could fail if not adequately completed by the installer.
Failure to complete fabrication may result in death or serious injury due to
part failure.

Check all parts being replaced are fully assembled with torqued bolts and
complete welds as indicated in the Sandvik assembly drawing and ensure
all installations are performed by adequately trained personnel.

Attempting to operate the drill with assemblies not properly completed may cause the part to fail if not fully
assembled. Failing parts may cause injury or death to personnel in the area. When installing the part, consult
the Sandvik assembly drawings for additional instructions to ensure all necessary fabrication is adequately
performed. Do not operate the drill until such instructions have been fulfilled.
If the correct Sandvik assembly drawing is not available, please contact your local Sandvik office for the
assembly drawing and technical assistance prior to installing the part or parts.
• When receiving any replacement part to be installed, obtain the Sandvik assembly drawing for that
part.
• Check the drawing thoroughly for all assembly notes and verify they have been followed.
• Ensure that:

Safe Operating Practices for Drillers ix


• All parts are installed;
• All bolts are torqued to specification; and
• All welds are complete as required.
• Paint parts as needed as some parts may be left unpainted to aid in fitment or welding.

Modifications

WARNING
The installation and use of unauthorized components or modifications to the
original design of this machine may cause personal injury or death.
Do not modify or install aftermarket components to this machine without ap-
proval from Sandvik Mining.
All modifications and corrections not authorized in the maintenance manual or which may affect the
maintenance, operation, safety, and availability of the product need to be approved in writing by the
manufacturer before implementation. Approval requires careful risk assessment taking into consideration any
new risks that the modifications may bring.

Changes and modifications without proper risk assessment, elimination or reduction of risk and without
appropriate safety measures may lead to death, serious personal injuries or damage to property.

If modifications and corrections that affect the maintenance, operation, safety, and usability of the product
are made without the written permission of the manufacturer, the manufacturer is not responsible for any
incidents resulting in death, injury, or property damage brought about by such modifications and corrections.

Should you consider a modification or correction necessary, please contact the Sandvik Alachua, Florida
USA facility. No modification is permitted unless you first obtain the written approval of the manufacturer.

Prior to implementing or installing a modification to this product you must supply us with adequate
documentation such as:

• Product model/type
• Serial number of product
• Description of the modification or correction
• Related blueprints
• Related photos
• And other necessary materials related to the design change
If a modification or correction as described above has been implemented without the manufacturing factory’s
permission, its effect on warranty liability will be considered case-by-case. Thus, the warranty application
may be rejected altogether.

General Hazards

Hazard Zones
Hazards zones when tramming the machine and when the machine is in operation are shown below.

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WARNING
It is forbidden for personnel to be in the tramming area while the drill is in mo-
tion.
The operator has limited field of vision when tramming.
Always use a ground guide when tramming the drill. Be sure the tramming
area is clear of all personnel before tramming.

TRAMMING
SAFETY ZONE 5 M (15 ft)

5M
(15 ft)
5M
(15ft)

5 M (15 ft)

WARNING
While drilling, it is forbidden for personnel to be in the drilling area.
Be sure the drilling area is clear of all personnel before drilling.

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DRILLING
SAFETY ZONE

8m
(25 ft.)

8m
(25 ft.)

Dust

Do not operate this machine if the dust suppression system(s) are not in proper working order. Always use
an approved respirator when making repairs or inspecting the dust suppression system(s).

Weather Hazards
The following safety precautions were developed to minimize the risk of injury during inclement weather
when using Sandvik Mining drilling equipment.

All persons involved in the planning, operation and servicing of Sandvik Mining equipment MUST read and
understand the following safety precautions, the manuals developed for this machine and the Safe Operating
Practices outlined in the front of this manual.

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While we believe that we have properly identified several potential hazards that could result in property
damage or personnel injury, there are certain hazards which may be present that we have not contemplated.

Bad weather conditions as they relate to this topic include lightning, thunderstorms and severe rainfall.

Management’s Responsibilities
High winds, rainfall and cloud cover are often precursors to actual cloud to ground strikes notifying
individuals to take action. Many reported lightning accidents occur with sun, clear skies and no rain present
at the beginning as the storm approaches because; people ignore these precursors. Generally the lightning
threat diminishes with time after the last sound of thunder, but may persist for more than 30 minutes.

It is the responsibility of management to:

• Be aware of daily weather conditions within a 161 km (100 mile) radius of the mine property.
• Determine a plan of action relating to expected bad or unexpected weather conditions.
• Notify equipment operators of impending storms. Communication to equipment operators may be given
via two way radio and/or in person.
• Consider that drill operators need ample time to:
- Retrieve drill pipe from blastholes and well bottom.
- Lower masts to a horizontal position or position feed rails into feed supports.
- Give the drill engine an adequate cool down period prior to shutting machine down.
- Leave machine cabin or operator platform and transport to central meeting location.
• Give equipment operators an all clear signal after the storm has cleared the area.

NOTE: Supervisors! Recognize that equipment operators should be given adequate time to prepare the machine
to move to specific locations for safe keeping. Crawler mounted drill machines have a maximum travel
speed not exceeding 4.2 kph (2.6 mph).

Rainfall And Flooding


When notified of an impending storm, machine operators should:

• Move the drill machine to higher ground conditions. Never leave a drill machine at the lowest floor posi-
tion of a mine or quarry or in a low lying ditch that could trap water runoff.
• Move the drill machine to stable ground and away from unstable crests or the face. Never leave a drill
machine on the front face of the drill pattern while rain and severe weather pose a threat of loose ground
falls or washouts.
• When operating machines in a construction application, equipment operators shall move the drill
machine to higher stable ground. Never leave a drill machine in any construction zone roadway, river bed
or drainage ditch.
• Move the drill machine to stable ground away from high walls and any threat where rock or water erosion
may allow unstable ground to fall or slide.

Thunderstorms And Lightning


A publication written in MSHA Holmes Safety Association Bulletin April 2001 gives a simple flash bang
formula to calculate lightning proximity.

The FLASH BANG method is determined by counting the seconds between the visible lightning and the
sound of thunder. This delay in seconds when divided by 5 will give an approximate value in miles as to how
close the active lightning is to your worksite.

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Example: when you see lightning and it takes (10) ten seconds to hear the thunder divide by (5) five. The
approximate distance of lightning proximity is 3.2 km (2 miles).

If the flash bang measurement is 30 seconds or less seek shelter immediately and remain indoors, away
from electrical devices, water and metal components.

Supervisors must notify equipment operators in a timely manner. This is to allow the drill operator adequate
time to perform the required operation principals needed and secure the machine in a safe manner.

• Equipment operators shall retrieve drill pipe from blastholes, secure drilling tools and lower mast to a hor-
izontal position into the mast rest supports. Understand that the mast in a vertical position with drill pipe in
the ground is capable of attracting high voltage lightning.

NOTE: If the operator and machine are inside or near a blast area follow procedures written in USA Federal
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety Standards 30CFR 56/57/58 manual.

• Equipment operators shall move the machine to secure ground as noted in the rainfall and flooding
description.
• Equipment operators shall give adequate engine cool down period prior to shutting machine down. Ade-
quate engine cool down periods range between 3 to 5 minutes. Follow engine manufacture specifications
as a standard.
• Equipment operators shall secure the machine, close doors and windows, leave the machine cabin and
dismount the machine in a proper 3 point contact with the boarding ladder.
• Equipment operators shall drive or be transported to a central meeting location away from bad weather
and storm conditions.
There are exceptions to the rules when bad weather develops and time does not permit adequate machine
preparation - shutdown principals.

Exceptions
If you do get caught in an electrical storm and have little or no time to prepare, remember that, no place is
absolutely safe from the lightning threat, however, some places are safer than others.

When operators are inside an enclosed stable structure such as a machine cabin or the truck cab it is
recommended that:

• all windows are closed


• all doors closed
• do not touch metal parts
• do not use two way radio communication

NOTE: Wait inside the enclosed cab as long as it takes for the storm or lightning to subside. Do not attempt to
dismount the machine when lightning is in your immediate work area.

• If lightning is present within a 32 km (20 mile) radius of your location be aware of your surroundings when
outdoors. Seek adequate shelter immediately.
• If lightning is present within the 32 km (20 mile) radius, and a decision is made to dismount the machine,
use a standard 3 point contact down the boarding ladder to dismount the machine.
• Move away from the machine quickly and into a enclosed vehicle or adequate shelter. Maintain a dis-
tance greater than 92 m (100 yards) to prevent electrical draw in the event lightning did strike the mining
equipment.
• Static interference on AM radio channels is another indicator as to lightning proximity.
• Lightning detectors are available aftermarket as a measuring instrument to determine lightning proximity.
Blasting crews are aware of lightning hazards and may have a lightning detector on site.

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• If you are caught in the open with lightning nearby and shelter is not available the safest position to be in
is to be crouched down on the balls of your feet. Keep your feet as close to one another as possible.
• Do not allow your hands (or other body parts) to touch the ground. Use your hands to cover your ears and
brace for a loud thunderous bang.
• Lightning struck victims carry no electrical charge and should be given first aid treatment immediately!

Machine Maintenance
If lightning does strike a drill machine parked in any position (mast up or down), expect major component
failures. A total machine inspection is in order.

Electrical charge should dissipate immediately after impact.

Prior to climbing on board a machine known to have been struck by lightning use the back side of either hand
(knuckle side) to lightly touch the boarding ladder.

Reference Material
• MSHA Holmes Safety Association Bulletin April 2001
• Federal Metal and Non-metallic Mine Safety and Health Standards 30CRF 56/57/58 Ninth Edition (1999).
• National weather service (www.noaa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Safety Guards

Guards have been designed to protect the users of


this equipment from injury. It is important that the
guards are never altered or removed during the
operation of this machine. The guards should be
inspected at every operator shift change and the work
shift should not be started until the guard is functioning
properly. Guards are located in the following locations
on this equipment:

• Engine to pump gearbox driveshaft


• Cooler fan blades
• Engine exhaust
• Engine alternator belt

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DRIVESHAFT
GUARD

COOLING FAN
GUARD

ENGINE
EXHAUST GUARD

ALTERNATOR BELT COVER

Tramming Disable Foot Switch


The tramming disable foot switch located on the cab floor, is designed to stop the drill during in an
emergency situation. During tramming the foot switch must remain depressed at all times. If the operator
releases the foot switch, hydraulic pressure supply to the final drives will stop, locking the final drive brakes.

Hydraulic Pressure Release


Hydraulic circuits maintain pressure after the machine is shutdown. If maintenance to a hydraulic component
or hose is to be done, relieve the pressure in the hydraulic system.

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Prior to opening a valve hose fitting or removal of a valve assembly note the following:

• Gloves and PPE are worn.


• Release the hydraulic pressure at the hydraulic tank.
• Do not check for leaks with hands.
• The technician must release the hydraulic hose fittings slowly at first to minimize potential high pressure
hydraulic oil or PSO pressure squirting out through the hose fitting. Oil will drain out the loosened hose fit-
ting.
• With the hose fitting slightly loose, manually rock the hose from side to side.
• Slowly open the hydraulic hose fitting and alternate the hose fitting to release residual hydraulic oil pres-
sure while maintaining a barrier between the hydraulic fitting and technician.

WARNING
FALLING LOAD HAZARD
Breaking a supporting cylinder hydraulic line may allow the supported load
to fall causing personnel injury or death.
When working with cylinders and any apparent loads they may hold, ME-
CHANICALLY SUPPORT AND SECURE the load prior to performing any re-
pair work.
NEVER attempt to work on hydraulic cylinders without adequate safety train-
ing. Refer to bulletin SB243A for more information.
Hydraulic pressures may be trapped in the hydraulic system by design. For example the residual pressure
may be holding a load. A cylinder with attached components such as the rotary head and drill pipe weight,
require some means of residual pressure to hold the oil in check thus holding the load. Removing the
pressure may lead to a falling load and a potential safety condition.

1. Determine if mast is vertical or horizontal.


• If vertical, lock and support the rotary head in position so that it cannot fall.
• If horizontal, lock the rotary head into position so it does not move.
2. Disconnect the pilot line to the valve.
3. Connect a portable hydraulic pump to the pilot line input on the valve.
4. Pump the portable hydraulic pump to achieve sufficient pressure to open the holding valve and discharge
pressure between the holding valve and the cylinder.
5. After pressure has been released, disconnect hose slowly and drain off any residual oil and pressure.
Have a pan beneath the valve to catch spilled oil.
Contact your Sandvik representative for a copy of service bulletin SB243A for more information on releasing
stored hydraulic circuit pressures.

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Fire Safety

Fire Prevention

DANGER

FIRE HAZARD!
Smoking and open flame are prohibited in the vicinity of this machine.

Access to fire fighting equipment must be available at all times, particularly during maintenance and repair
work.

All fire fighting equipment has to be inspected and serviced regularly and according to local regulations.
Damaged fire fighting equipment or partially used fire fighting equipment, have to be exchanged immediately.

All personnel must be trained regularly in fire fighting methods in cooperation with local authorities and
rescue organizations. Personnel must also be familiar with various types of fires and the appropriate fire
fighting methods. Be aware that some fires must not be extinguished with water.

Flammable products on this machine include:

• Gases emitted from batteries


• Diesel fuel and its vapors
• Hydraulic oil
• Engine oil
• Compressor oil
• Engine starting fluid
Further preventive measures include:

WARNING
FIRE HAZARD!
Vegetation, coal dust, oily surfaces, and oily rags can catch fire and cause
serious injury or death.
Keep the machine clean of vegetation, coal dust, oil, and oily rags.

• Clean-up any oil and fuel spills particularly around hot surfaces and heat producing components.
• Check the Fire Suppression System (FSS), if fitted, for damaged hoses or cylinders.
• Check all electrical lines and connections including battery terminals for a tight fit, wear, abrasion, and
corrosion.
• Do not use the drilling machine in oil, gas or water well operations unless the well head is properly
equipped with blow-out preventers and safety equipment required by law or as recommended in the
American Petroleum Institute's document API 54.
• Check all machine ignition points (engine block, exhaust manifolds, mufflers, turbo-chargers, etc.) to
make sure they are not in contact with any hoses.
• Keep the batteries secured in their compartment and covered.
• Never inject ether or other starting aids into the engine and compressor intake filter(s). Ether or other aids
drawn into the compressor can cause an explosion.
• Do not store flammable fluids on or in the immediate vicinity of the machine.

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• Engine oil, hydraulic fluid and compressor oil are flammable. Do not operate a machine with leaking or
worn hoses or lines.
• Do not clean washable filter elements with flammable solvents, diesel fuel, kerosene, or gasoline.
• Do not attempt to perform welding repairs until all flammable materials including oil and fuel spills oily
rags, and rock and coal dust, have been isolated or removed from the machine.
• Disconnect the battery cables before welding on the machine.
• Keep tools away from exposed live electrical parts such as terminals, to avoid arching.
• If charging the batteries, always turn the charger off before making or breaking connections to the battery.
• The compound (ethyl ether) used in the engine starting aid system is extremely flammable. Changing the
cylinders and servicing this system should be done in a well ventilated area. Do not store or install the cyl-
inders in temperatures above 71° C (160° F).
• The anti-freeze compound (methanol) used in the air line anti-ice systems is flammable. Refill the system
with compound only in well ventilated areas, away from heat, open flames and sparks. Do not store or
expose this system or the compound to temperatures above 65° C (150° F), or in direct sunlight.

Fire Suppression

IN CASE OF FIRE
When a fire starts, the way you react is very important. As soon as you become aware of a fire, do the
following four things:

1. Turn the machine off.


2. Quickly actuate the fire suppression system by pulling
the safety ring pin and pushing down the plunger on the
actuator.
3. Get away from the machine. Take a hand portable extin-
guisher along if you can.
4. Stand by with the hand portable extinguisher.

RESULTS
• If you leave the machine running, it may add fuel to the fire or restart the fire with sparks.
• React quickly so the fire is caught before it grows too large.
• By leaving the immediate fire area, you protect yourself from windblown flames, explosions or other dan-
gers created by the fire.
• Heat remaining from the fire could cause re-ignition after the fire suppression system has discharged.
Because of this, it is important that someone stand by, at a safe distance, with a hand portable extin-
guisher. This standby should be maintained until all possibility of re-ignition is past.
• Read the attached documents concerning the fire suppression system specific to your drill. Exposure to
the fire suppression chemical use during a fire may be a hazard to your health.

Ansul Checkfire 210 Detection and Actuation System


This equipment is monitored with a CHECKFIRE 210 Detection and Actuation System which is typically
connected to an ANSUl.s A-101 or LVS Fire Suppression System for 24-hour fire suppression. The operator
of the equipment should be provided with hands-on training by Authorized ANSUL Distributors or the end
user.

This section is a quick-reference guide for basic operation of the CHECKFIRE 210 System. Two buttons on
the display module and manual actuators provide operator control.

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IN CASE OF FIRE: Manual Actuation
1. Safely bring equipment to complete stop, set brake and shut off ·engine.
2. Break visual seal and open guard door.
3. Push the red “PUSH To Activate I Alarm When Lit” button.
4. Release circuit immediately activates the connected fire suppression system (if included, pressure switch
activates auxiliary operation). See Note below.
5. Safely exit equipment and stand-by with supplemental firefighting equipment.
6. Optional manual actuation: Pull ring pin and strike red button on electric or pneumatic manual actuator.

NOTE: The red “PUSH To Activate I Alarm When Lit” LED and sounder remain steady-on for 10 sec. during
initiation (release) of fire suppression system. Post release: Detection 1 and/or Detection 2, Shutdown,
and Release LEDs and sounder continue to pulse 1 x 10 sec. If safe to re-enter equipment, push
“DELAY/Reset/Silence” button to silence sounder for two hours.

IN CASE OF FIRE: Automatic System Operation


1. Detector(s) registers alarm condition in hazard area and initiates the time delay notification on display
module.
2. “PUSH To Activate I Alarm When Lit” plus Detection 1 and/or Detection 2 LEDs plus sounder:
a. Pulse 2 x 1 sec. until last 5 sec. of TD1.
b. Then pulse 4 x 1 sec. with Shutdown LED at start of final 5 sec. (See DELAY/RESET/SILENCE
(gray) button below for TD1 restart).
c. Only Shutdown LED is steady-on for 1 sec. indicating TD1 transferring to TD2 {restart no longer
available).
d. Pulse 4 x 1 sec. with Shutdown LED during TD2.
e. Steady-on 1 O sec. with Shutdown LED during initiation (release) of fire suppression system (if
included, pressure switch activates auxiliary operation).
3. As soon as time delay begins: Safely stop equipment, set brake, shut off engine, and exit. Standby with
supplemental firefighting equipment.
4. Post release: LEDs and sounder pulse 1 x 10 sec.

DELAY/RESET/SILENCE (Gray) Button


1. Restart Time Delay: Press and release for each restart of TD1 during alarm condition. (Limit: 2 restarts or
Unlimited.)
2. Must be initiated before last second of TD1. (No response after TD1 until post release.)

NOTE: Press and hold will not extend time delay period.

3. Silence sounder (post discharge or fault notification) for two hours: Press and release to silence sounder;
LED fault indication will continue until fault is cleared. Any new fault or detection event will reactivate
sounder.

FRONT PANEL INDICATORS


1. Power LED
• Green steady-on indicates normal external power.
• Green pulsing 1 x 3 sec. indicates normal Internal power.
• Amber pulsing 1 x 3 sec. indicates external power fault; system is operating on internal power.
Contact Authorized ANSUL Service Technician.
• Amber pulsing 1 x 1 O sec. with sounder indicates internal or external power fault. Contact Autho-
rized ANSUL Distributor for service.

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• Off indicates no system power. Contact Authorized ANSUL Distributor for service.
2. All other LEDs
• LED off indicates normal status.
• Amber or red pulsing with sounder: Contact Authorized ANSUL Distributor for service.

WARNING
FIRE HAZARD!
Any fault indication may cause the fire detection and actuation system to not
function properly.
Immediately contact an Authorized ANSUL Distributor for service.

Maintenance Information
Before carrying out any maintenance on this product, read and understand the information given in the
Maintenance Manual. Make sure that you have the skills and authority needed before starting any
maintenance work. The Maintenance Manual supports maintenance personnel in respect of preventive
maintenance for this product. Section 4 provides instructions for periodic Mechanical Inspections to the
maintenance and operating personnel for components and equipment installed.

Ensure all necessary electrical, hydraulic and air isolations (see ‘Isolation and Energy Dissipation’) have
been carried out prior to starting any maintenance work. Also ensure that necessary original spare parts or
materials are available, or can be ordered and supplied in time to meet the work schedule. Note all
completed maintenance activities in a maintenance log or maintenance program.

The operator of this machine is also required to perform a series of maintenance tasks before beginning his
shift. Section 5 of the Operator’s Manual contains the Operator Maintenance Check List and description of
how maintenance tasks requiring a low level of technical skill should be carried out.

Maintenance tasks requiring a high level of technical skill include:

• Hydraulic maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Crawler maintenance
• Engine maintenance
• Compressor maintenance

Environment
Sandvik actively considers environmental concerns when designing and manufacturing its products. Our
equipment is designed to burden the environment as little as possible; examples; the vibration, noise,
exhaust, and lubrication/additive emissions of the machine have been minimized. The manufacturing
process for our equipment has been designed so that recycled materials are used as much as possible, and
the process quality and emissions are considered carefully in selection of the subcontractors. There is an
ongoing aim of continually lowering the emissions from the machining of metal, and from painting and
assembling this equipment.

These instructions that follow are not binding, but they offer suggestions for appropriate waste disposal
procedures. Local authorities always have more detailed instructions and recommendations on the disposal
of different materials.

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If a known pollutant is accidentally released into the environment, the local authorities must be notified
immediately.

Destruction
The end user of the equipment is responsible for its decommissioning. If the end user does not have the
ability or the resources to disassemble the equipment, the work must be performed by someone who does
possess the necessary knowledge and skills.

Recycling
The equipment body, all the steel constructions, and the copper and aluminum in the electrical wiring are
recyclable. The metals can be melted and used as raw material for new products, except for parts that have
been in contact with substances that are regarded as hazardous waste. The contaminated parts can usually
be simply cleaned or rinsed, after which they can be recycled.

Most plastic parts are recyclable, similarly to the metals. Each plastic part carries information on the material
used and a manufacturing date, which can be used for determining whether the part can be recycled.

Disposal
Follow all local laws and regulations when disposing of used machine components.

• Rubber parts are not regarded as hazardous, and they can be disposed of according to normal proce-
dures. Tubes (hydraulics etc.) must be cleaned before they are disposed of.
• Liquids such as fuel and oils should never be drained without suitable catch bins and containers.
• Windshields and other cabin windows are not accepted for conventional glass recycling, but they can be
disposed of via normal waste disposal methods.
• Electrical components that are classified as hazardous waste (accumulators, batteries, circuit boards)
and other hazardous waste must be delivered to a licensed waste treatment location or be disposed of
according to local regulations.
• Air conditioning units, which contain CFC and HCFC compounds, must always be delivered for treatment
to a licensed waste disposal facility.

Incident Reporting
If an accident or near-miss occurs with this product, contact your regional Sandvik office. When you contact
the office be sure to include the following information:

• Were personnel injured?


• The conditions and potential hazards at the machine location.
• The serial number of the machine.
• Detailed photographs or videos of the incident scene.
• The incident report from the mine operator.

Safe Operating Principals


• Follow local and Governmental Safety regulations.
• Designate a lead assembly person for the assembly process.
• Perform a site specific risk analysis prior to commencing machine assembly.
• Follow the guidelines prescribed in this manual for assembly and commissioning the new drill machine.
• File the required commissioning paperwork as needed to the proper authorities.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR DRILLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Safety Labels and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
User Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Limits of This Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
General Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Weather Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Hydraulic Pressure Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
Safe Operating Principals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1


Application of Rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Recommended Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Manners and Conditions In Which This Machine Should NOT Be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Sound Pressure and Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Vibration Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

NOMENCLATURE/TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

D245S (1050 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

D245S (1225 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

CENTER OF GRAVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

LIFTING POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

LIFTING METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

OPERATOR CONTROLS and OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Fire Extinguisher Location and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Cab Emergency Exits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Emergency Stops and Battery Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Fire Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

SAFETY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3


Safety Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Tramming Disable Foot Switch (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

GENERAL PICTOGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

HAZARD, DANGER, WARNING, NOTICE and SAFETY INSTRUCTION DECALS AND SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

OPERATOR’S STATION “A” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

OPERATOR’S STATION “B” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

OPERATOR’S STATION “C” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

OPERATOR’S STATION “D” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

OPERATOR’S STATION “E” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

OPERATOR’S STATION “F” PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

DRILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27


General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Preparation Inspection and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Shutting Down the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Propelling the Machine (Tramming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Leveling the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Raising the Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Lowering the Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

DRILLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Adding Drill Pipe - Inside Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Returning Drilled Pipe - Inside Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Using the Tongs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Propelling to the Next Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

LIFTING and TRANSPORTING the MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39


General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Dust Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Water Injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
WINCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Towing Guideline and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Parking Brake Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Procedure for Sun Gear Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Procedure for Sun Gear Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

ELECTRONIC DEPTH COUNTER (EDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46


Can Bus EDC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

Display Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

Pre-Start Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48

Change Target Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48

Starting A New Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51

Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52

DRILL MONITOR SYSTEM (DMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53


SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
SECTION 1

Sandvik Mining dealer, giving the model and


INTRODUCTION serial number of the machine, along with the
part number and description of the items
required, as their personnel are fully qualified to
GENERAL assist and advise you on any service or opera-
tional problems that may be encountered.
This manual provides a step-by-step guide to Sandvik Mining Field Representatives are also
operating your drill. A thorough study of this available to you for advice and assistance on
manual is recommended before operation of the special problems.
machine is attempted.

Careful attention should be given to the service MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS


and maintenance instructions for the various
Application of Rig
components and systems of the machine.
Experience indicates that the procedures
The D245S machine is designed for construc-
described herein are preferred practices and
tion and surface mine drilling.
that failure to comply with them can materially
shorten the useful life of the equipment and/or
reduce its standard performance.
! DANGER
Some photographs in this manual may show
The installation and use of unauthorized
details or attachments that are different from
components or modifications to the original
your unit, due to optional equipment and/or
design of this rig may cause personal injury
advancement of product design.
or death.
Do not modify or install aftermarket compo-
nents to this rig without approval from
The parts manual should be referred to when it
Sandvik Mining.
is necessary to order repair parts. For prompt
and efficient parts service, contact your Recommended Operating Conditions

This machine was designed to operate at ambi-


ent temperatures of -40°C to +54°C (-40°F to
+130°F).

Manners and Conditions In Which This


Machine Should NOT Be Used
• Inadequate training of operator.
• Unathorized persons in working area.
• Inadequate lighting.
• Inadequate grading.
• Transporting people.
• Defective safety systems.

Sound Pressure and Power Levels

The measurement of the sound power and the


Introduction - Page 1-1
sound pressure levels at the operator’s cab
have been measured in accordance with Euro-
pean Drill Rig Standard EN791 and the EC
Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC and amend-
ments thereof.

The average sound level emitted by machinery:


88.1 dB

Sound level In Cab: 81.4 dB

Vibration Value

The measurement of the vibration value at the


operator’s cab have been measured in accor-
dance with European Drill Rig Standard EN791
and the EC Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC
and amendments thereof. Vibration does not
exceed 0,5m/s².

Page 1-2
NOMENCLATURE/TERMINOLOGY

The terms used on this illustration are used throughout this manual.

FRONT

BATTERY ROTARY HEAD


RECEIVER TANK BOX
COOLER
FEED CHAIN

AIR CLEANER

COMPRESSOR

DRILL PIPE

MAST
ENGINE

PUMP DRIVE
MAST
RAISING LUBRICATOR TANK
CYLINDERS

HYDRAULIC
TANK

JACK CAB
CYLINDER
OUTSIDE
LOADER
DUST COLLECTOR

CAB
CRAWLERS DUST HOOD

REAR

Introduction - Page 1-3


D245S (1050 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS

DRILL RATING
Hole Size 5” to 7-7/8” (127 - 203 mm)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Std. tooling) 28’ 5” (8.65m)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Special tooling 30’ 9” (9.4m)
Total Depth Capacity (Outside Loader) 150’ (46m)
Total Depth Capacity (Inside Loader) 90” (27.4m)

UNDERCARRIAGE
Type Sandvik Model S25HD
Length 4356 mm (14.29 ft)
Pads (Shoes) Triple Grouser 600 mm (23.6” )
Travel Speed (Two speeds) 2.6 km/h (1.6 m.p.h.) 4.7 km/h (2.9 m.p.h.)
Gradeability 16°
Drive HP each track 75 kW (100 hp)
Ground Bearing Pressure (Std. Equipment) .92 bar (13 psi)
Weight 4120 kg ea (9083 lbs ea)
Number of track sections 45
Rollers 9 Lower - 2 Upper

DRILL POWER
Caterpillar® Model C15 (Tier 3) 475 hp (354 kW)
Rated Speed 2100 rpm
Fuel Capacity 200 gallons US (757 l)

COMPRESSOR
Type Single Stage Oil Flooded Screw Type
Manufacturer Sullair 1050 cfm (29.7m³m) @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) @
1800 rpm

FEED SYSTEM
Type 1 Hydraulic Cylinder and Chains
Rated Bit Loading 45,000 lbs (20,412 kg)
Rated Pullback 19,580 lbs (8,881 kg)
Feed Rate 0-97 fpm (29.5 mpm)
Retract Rate 0-207 fpm (63 mpm)

ROTARY HEAD
Type Gear Case Type
Drive Motor Hydraulic Axial Piston
Maximum Rotary Horsepower 130 hp (97 kW)
Standard Rotary Speed/Torque 158 rpm @ 48,500 in-lbs (5,479 Nm)
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque 106 rpm @ 72,600 in-lbs (8,203 Nm)
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque 127 rpm @ 60,000 in-lbs (6,779 Nm)

TOOL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (Loaders)


Type Carousel (Outside Mast)
Number of Positions 4
Type Two Single Pod (Inside Mast)
Pipe Size 3” to 5-1/2” (76 to 140 mm)

WEIGHT
Operating Weight w/Drill Pipe 64,000 lbs (29,030 kg)

DIMENSIONS
Length (mast down) 44’ 7” (13.6 m)
Width (operating) 13’ 8” (4.16 m)
Height (mast up) 42’ 6” (12.9 m)

ELECTRICAL
Alternator 24VDC 100amp
Air Conditioner 24VDC
Batteries 2 @ 12 Volt

Page 1-4
D245S (1225 cfm) SPECIFICATIONS

DRILL RATING
Hole Size 5” to 7-7/8” (127 - 203 mm)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Std. tooling) 28’ 5” (8.65m)
Max. 1st pass capacity (Special tooling 30’ 9” (9.4m)
Total Depth Capacity (Outside Loader) 150’ (46m)
Total Depth Capacity (Inside Loader) 90” (27.4m)

UNDERCARRIAGE
Type Sandvik Model S25HD
Length 4356 mm (14.29 ft)
Pads (Shoes) Triple Grouser 600 mm (23.6” )
Travel Speed (Two speeds) 2.6 km/h (1.6 m.p.h.) 4.7 km/h (2.9 m.p.h.)
Gradeability 16°
Drive HP each track 75 kW (100 hp)
Ground Bearing Pressure (Std. Equipment) .92 bar (13 psi)
Weight 4120 kg ea (9083 lbs ea)
Number of track sections 45
Rollers 9 Lower - 2 Upper

DRILL POWER
Caterpillar® Model C15 (Tier 2) 521 hp (386 kW)
Rated Speed 2100 rpm
Fuel Capacity 200 gallons US (757 l)

COMPRESSOR
Type Single Stage Oil Flooded Screw Type
Manufacturer Sullair 1225 cfm (34.7m³m) @ 100 psi (6.9 bar) @
2100 rpm

FEED SYSTEM
Type 1 Hydraulic Cylinder and Chains
Rated Bit Loading 45,000 lbs (20,412 kg)
Rated Pullback 19,580 lbs (8,881 kg)
Feed Rate 0-97 fpm (29.5 mpm)
Retract Rate 0-207 fpm (63 mpm)

ROTARY HEAD
Type Gear Case Type
Drive Motor Hydraulic Axial Piston
Maximum Rotary Horsepower 130 hp (97 kW)
Standard Rotary Speed/Torque 158 rpm @ 48,500 in-lbs (5,479 Nm)
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque 106 rpm @ 72,600 in-lbs (8,203 Nm)
Optional Rotary Speed/Torque 127 rpm @ 60,000 in-lbs (6,779 Nm)

TOOL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (Loaders)


Type Carousel (Outside Mast)
Number of Positions 4
Type Two Single Pod (Inside Mast)
Pipe Size 3” to 5-1/2” (76 to 140 mm)

WEIGHT
Operating Weight w/Drill Pipe 64,000 lbs (29,030 kg)

DIMENSIONS
Length (mast down) 44’ 7” (13.6 m)
Width (operating) 13’ 8” (4.16 m)
Height (mast up) 42’ 6” (12.9 m)

ELECTRICAL
Alternator 24VDC 100amp
Air Conditioner 24VDC
Batteries 2 @ 12 Volt

Introduction - Page 1-5


CENTER OF GRAVITY

Page 1-6
LIFTING POINTS

Introduction - Page 1-7


LIFTING METHOD

Page 1-8
DIMENSIONS

Introduction - Page 1-9


Page 1-10
SECTION 2

OPERATOR CONTROLS and 4. From 3 meters (9ft) away, direct the hose at
the base of the fire.
OPERATION 5. Squeeze the handle and sweep the hose
from side to side.
6. After use have the extinguisher refilled.
GENERAL
RING HANDLE
PIN
This section of the manual discusses safety
equipment the operator should be familiar with CHARGE
GAUGE
before operating the machine as well as control
identification, machine limitations, and operat-
ing procedures.

FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT CLAMP


RELEASE
Before operating this machine become familiar
with the location and operation of all safety
related equipment. Walk around the machine
and note the location and understand the mean-
ing of all DANGER, WARNING and NOTICE
decals. Cab Emergency Exits

Fire Extinguisher Location and Operation Operator cab emergency exits are the cab
doors and the side window.
Fire extinguishers are located at the front sides
of the rig as shown.

KICK OUT
GLASS
245-59 TO EXIT

CAB DOOR

Read the operating instructions on the side of


the extinguisher and check to see that the Emergency Stops and Battery Disconnect
charge indicator needle is not in the red zone.

Operate the fire extinguisher as follows:


1. Shutdown the rig. The emergency stops were designed to
2. Pull the clamp release and remove the extin- shutdown the machine in an emergency situa-
guisher from it’s mounting base. tion only. Before resetting an emergency stop,
3. Hold the extinguisher upright and pull the determine how to avoid the situation which
ring pin. caused the emergency stop to be used.
Controls and Operation - Page 2-1
Emergency stop #1 is located in the operator’s Emergency stop #3 is located on the right side
cab. Push this button to stop the engine and all of the rig at the deck access ladder. Push this
machine operations. Pull the button out to reset. button to stop the engine and all machine oper-
ations. Pull the button out to reset.
Emergency stop #2 is located on the mast. Pull
this cord to stop the engine and all machine Emergency stop #4 is located on the engine
operations. Push the reset button before restart- control box. Push this button to stop the engine
ing the rig. and all machine operations. Pull the button out
to reset.

EMERGENCY
STOP #1

EMERGENCY
STOP #4

EMERGENCY 22133s1
STOP #2 The battery disconnect switch is
located on the battery box. Turn the key to the
“OFF” position to cut electrical power to the
machine.
CE OPTION

RESET BUTTON

EMERGENCY
STOP #3

245-70 BATTERY DISCONNECT


SWITCH

GROUND LEVEL SHUTDOWN OPTION

Page 2-2
Fire Suppression past.

When a fire suppression system discharges,


there is considerable noise accompanied by
clouds of dry chemical. While breathing foreign
IN CASE OF FIRE! particles is not pleasant, the agent FORAY is
non-toxic and exposure during a fire will not
When a fire starts, the way you react is very harm you.
important. As soon as you become aware of a
fire, do the following four things: AFTER THE FIRE IS OUT

1. Turn the machine off. Machinery should not be restarted until it has
been serviced and cleaned (water may be used
2. Quickly actuate the fire suppression system to remove the dry chemical). Immediately
by pulling the safety ring pin and pushing down recharge the fire suppression system. You
the plunger on the actuator. needed it once, you may need it again.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Safety Guards

6120-s1

3. Get away from your machine. Take a hand


portable extinguisher along if you can.

4. Stand by with the hand portable extin-


guisher.
Guards have been designed to protect the users of
RESULTS this equipment from injury. It is important that the
guards are never altered or removed during the
If you leave the machine running, it may add operation of this machine. The guards should be
fuel to the fire or restart the fire with sparks. inspected at every operator shift change and the
work shift should not be started until the guard is
React quickly so the fire is caught before it functioning properly. Guards are located in the
grows too large. following locations on this equipment:

• Engine to pump gearbox driveshaft


By leaving the immediate fire area, you protect
• Cooler fan blades
yourself from windblown flames, explosions or
other dangers created by the fire. • Engine exhaust
• Engine alternator belt
Heat remaining from the fire could cause reigni-
tion after the fire suppression system has dis-
charged. Because of this, it is important that
someone stand by, at a safe distance, with a
hand portable extinguisher. This standby should
be maintained until all possibility of reignition is

Controls and Operation - Page 2-3


EXHAUST GUARD

COOLING FAN
GUARD

Tramming Disable Foot Switch (Option)

DRIVESHAFT The tramming disable foot switch located on the cab


GUARD floor, is designed to stop the drill during in an emer-
gency situation. During tramming the foot switch
must remain depressed at all times. If the operator
releases the foot switch, hydraulic pressure supply
to the final drives will stop, locking the final drive
brakes.

GENERAL PICTOGRAMS

The following symbols can be found on this rig.

ENGINE EMERGENCY STOP

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

WATER ONLY

ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER


ALTERNATOR BELT COVER

WINCH CAPACITY

FEED (PULLDOWN) CYLINDER


CAPACITY

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HAZARD, DANGER, WARNING, NOTICE and SAFETY INSTRUCTION DECALS AND SYM-
BOLS

General

The following illustrations show the general placement of the Notice, Warning, Danger and Safety
Instruction decals found on this machine. These decals should make it clear to the operator where
the major risks for personal injury and machine damage are, and what measures should be taken to
operate this equipment safely.

Mandatory Action Symbols


Mandatory actions are indicated by white symbols on a blue background.

Hard Hat Required Towing Point

Hearing Protection
Eye Protection Required
Required

Wear Safety Steel - Toe


Gloves Required
Shoes

Use Lock-Out / Tag-Out Read the Manual for


Devices Additional Information

Safety Tether Required


Read Service and Repair
Wear approved safety Manual
harness

Lifting Point Respirator Required

Disconnect Equipment Protective Clothing


from Power Required

Wear Approved High


Use Two-Point Belt
Visibility Clothing

Apply Indicator for Pinhole


Use Three-Point Belt
Leak Test

Controls and Operation - Page 2-5


Prohibitive Action Symbols
Prohibited actions are indicated by a red circle with a red diagonal line across the circle. The action which is
prohibited will always be in black.

No Smoking Do Not Touch - Hot Surface

No Climbing Keep Open Flame Away

Do Not Weld Do Not Remove Guard

Do Not Inject Ether Into


No Lift Point
Engine Air Intake

Do Not Drink the Water


from this Source - Non- Do Not Lift with Forklift
Potable

General Prohibited Action


Do Not Modify
Symbol

Hazard Symbols

Hazard symbols are indicated by a yellow triangle with black symbols and black frames.

Low Clearance Hazard Dust / Silica Hazard

Lifting Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard

Flying Material Hazard Fire Hazard

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Explosion Hazard General Hazard

Skin Injection Hazard Falling Load Hazard

Trip Hazard Fan Blade Hazard

Slip Hazard Falling From Height Hazard

Crushing Hazard - Feet Falling Object Hazard

Crushing Hazard Entanglement Hazard

High Pressure Injection Rod or Cable Entanglement


Hazard Hazard

Noise Hazard Hand Entanglement Hazard

Forward/Backward Tipping
Sideways Tipping Hazard
Hazard

Toxic Substance Hazard Hot Surface Hazard

Hot Coolant Splashing


Environmental Hazard
Hazard

Controls and Operation - Page 2-7


DANGER DECALS

Page 2-8
WARNING DECALS (1 of 2)

Controls and Operation - Page 2-9


WARNING DECALS (2 of 2)

Page 2-10
NOTICE / CAUTION DECALS

Controls and Operation - Page 2-11


SAFETY INSTRUCTION DECALS
Page 2-12
A1 A2
A4. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
A3
This gauge indicates hydraulic oil pressure as
A4 measured at the control valve bank operating
the feed cylinders (pulldown force).
A7

A5

A5. OPERATOR STATION LIGHTS


This two-position toggle switch operates the
A6
operator station lights.

Lift the switch up to turn the lights on.

Push the switch down to turn the lights off.

A6. BEACON
OPERATOR’S STATION Position this selector switch to start and stop the
optional strobe beacon.
“A” PANEL
NOTE!
This switch location may also be used for a win-
dow washer button.
A1. WORKING AIR PRESSURE
This gauge indicates the air pressure as mea-
sured at the drill bit. A7. WASHERS
Push these buttons down to dispense window
washing fluid.

A2. RECEIVER AIR PRESSURE


This gauge indicates the air pressure as mea-
sured at the air receiver tank. This gauge
should read slightly higher than the working air
pressure gauge when drilling is taking place.

A3. ROTATION PRESSURE


This gauge indicates hydraulic oil pressure as
measured at the rotary head motor. Pressure is
controlled by turning the rotation pressure con-
trol valve (F11).
Controls and Operation - Page 2-13
Page 2-14
that the front jack (levelling) cylinder is fully
B2 B1 B6
retracted.
B7
B8 B9

B3
B10
B4. R JACK
B11 This indicator illuminates (GREEN) to confirm
B4 that the right rear jack (levelling) cylinder is fully
B12 retracted.

B5 B13

B14

B15
B5. CHANGE COMPRESSOR FIL-
B16 TERS
This indicator illuminates (red) when the filter is
B17
clogged and oil is bypassing the filter. Push to
B18 test the indicator.
B19

OPERATOR’S STATION
“B” PANEL B6. FUEL
This gauge indicates the level of engine diesel
fuel.

B1. HEAD SPEED


This tachometer gauge indicates the drive
B7. DISENGAGE - ANGLE LOCKING
speed of the rotary head and the drill string in
multiples of 10 with a maximum of 200 revolu- This indicator illuminates (RED) when the mast
tions per minute. locking pins are not engaged.

B2. L JACK B8. ENGAGED - ANGLE LOCKING


This indicator illuminates (GREEN) to confirm This indicator illuminates (GREEN) when the
that the left rear jack (levelling) cylinder is fully mast locking pins are fully engaged.
retracted.

B9. ENGINE RPM


B3. F JACK This tachometer gauge indicates the engine
This indicator illuminates (GREEN) to confirm rotation speed in multiples of 100’s of rpms.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-15


B10. WATER TEMPERATURE
B16. ETHER
This gauge indicates the coolant temperature of
This pushbutton switch activates the cold
the engine. The normal operating temperature
weather starting system. Refer to the topic on
is indicated by the green zone.
starting the engine in cold weather for more
instructions on using this switch.

B11. DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERA-


TURE
This gauge indicates the temperature of the air B17. START
that is discharged by the compressor by mea- Push this button in to start the engine. Release
suring the temperature of the discharged oil. the button when the engine has started. Refer
to topics on starting the engine for more infor-
mation on the use of this button.

B12. OIL PRESSURE


This gauge indicates the engine lubricating oil
pressure. B18. BY-PASS
This switch activates the engine shutdown sys-
tem by-pass. This by-pass system is needed
when starting the engine while the engine and
B13. BATTERY compressor oil pressures have not reached
This voltmeter indicates the battery charge volt- their operating levels. For more information on
age. The normal voltage reading will be slightly the use of this switch refer to the topic “Starting
above 24V. the Engine”.

B14. LIGHTS B19. ENGINE - OFF/ON


Pull this switch out to illuminate the work area When this key operated switch is placed in the
lights. Push the switch in to extinguish the ON position the machine’s electrical system is
lights. energized. The switch must be placed in the
OFF position when the machine is shutdown to
prevent the batteries from discharging.

B15. CHANGE HYDRAULIC FIL-


TERS
This indicator illuminates (red) when the filter is
clogged and oil is bypassing the filter. Push to
test the indicator.

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Push up on the lever to position the V-block IN
the drilling area.

Pull down on the lever to retract the V-block


OUT of the drilling area.
C1
C4
C5 C3 C3. NOT USED
C6

C4. SWING - IN/OUT

Push up on this control to swing the powertong


C1 mechanism in to position at the drill pipe.

Pull down on this control to swing the autotong


C2 mechanism away from the drill pipe.
C3

C5. CLAMP - OPEN/CLOSE

OPERATOR’S STATION Push up on this control to open the powertong


jaws and release the drill string.
“C” PANEL
Pull down on this control to close the tong jaws
and clamp the drill string.

C1. CURTAIN - UP/DOWN


This lever controls the movement of the dust C6. BREAK - IN/OUT
hood curtain cylinder.
Push up on this control to break the drill string
Push up on the lever to raise the curtain UP. connection.
Pull down on the lever to close the curtain. Pull down on the lever to retract the cylinder and
ready the tong for the next break.

C2. V-BLOCK - IN/OUT


This lever controls the actuation of the V-block
cylinder.
Controls and Operation - Page 2-17
Page 2-18
D3. EMERGENCY STOP
Push this switch to stop all machine functions.
Do not use this switch to shutdown the
machine in a non-emergency situation.

D1

D3 D4. ENGINE SPEED - RUN/IDLE


D4 With this toggle switch in the up (RUN) position,
the engine rpm increases to 1800 rpm. With
this switch in the down (IDLE) position, the
D2
engine rpm decreases to 1200 rpm.

OPERATOR’S STATION
“D” PANEL

D1. CHECK ENGINE


This indicator illuminates (red) when the engine
is sending a diagnostic code at indicator D2.

D2. DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDICA-


TOR
This indicator will illuminate (red) coded pulses
when an engine problem has been detected by
the engine’s self-diagnostic system. Refer to
the Caterpillar® engine Operation & Mainte-
nance Manual for more information on this sys-
tem.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-19


Page 2-20
Push this lever to forward to retract the cylinder
and prepare for breaking the next connection.

E3. LOADER - RETRACT/LOAD (LH)


This lever controls the swing functions of the left
side drill pipe loader.

Push the lever forward to retract the loader from


E5 under the rotary head.
E1
E2 E6
Pull the lever back to position the loader under
E3
E7 the rotary head.
E8
E4
E4. LOADER - RETRACT/LOAD (RH)
This lever controls the swing functions of the
right side drill pipe loader.

Push the lever forward to retract the loader from


under the rotary head.

OPERATOR’S STATION Pull the lever back to position the loader under
“E” PANEL the rotary head.

E1. WINCH - UP/DOWN


This lever controls the operation of the winch.
E5. EXHAUSTER/WATER
Push this lever forward to raise (spool in) the This lever controls the dust suppression sys-
winch rope. tems.

Pull this lever to lower (spool out) the winch Push forward on this lever to start the dust col-
rope. lector.

Pull back on this lever to start the water injection


system.

E2. TONG
This lever controls the extend and retract
E6. WRENCH - IN/OUT
motions of the power-tong cylinder.
This lever controls the positioning motion of the
Pull back on this lever to extend the cylinder holding wrench.
and break the drill pipe connection.
Push the lever forward to retract the wrench.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-21


Pull the lever back to slided the wrench towards
the drill pipe.

E8. AIR - ON/OFF


This lever controls the injection of working (bail-
ing) air into the drill string.

E7. MAST - LOCK/UNLOCK Pull this lever to bail the hole.


This lever controls the movement of the mast
Push this lever to stop the air flow.
locking cylinders.

Push the lever forward to LOCK the mast.

Pull the lever back to UNLOCK the mast.

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F2. ROTARY/ LEFT TRACK LEVER
This lever regulates the speed and direction of
F2 F3
the drill string’s rotational motor and the left side
F1
crawler track.

NOTE !
The operations controlled by the positioning of
F9 this control lever are dependent upon the posi-
F10
c25-12 F11 tion of the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch (F7).
F12

With the DRILL/PROPEL selector


F4 switch (F7) in the “DRILL” position:
F16
F5 Push the lever forward to rotate the drill string in
F6 a clockwise rotation. The further forward this
F7 lever is pushed, the faster the rotation speed.
F15 The drill string speed is shown on the HEAD
F8 SPEED tachometer gauge (B1).

Pull back on the lever to rotate the drill string in


a counter-clockwise rotation. The further this
lever is pulled back, the faster the rotation
speed. The drill string speed is shown on the
F13 HEAD SPEED tachometer gauge (B1).
F14

With the DRILL/PROPEL selector


OPERATOR’S STATION switch (F7) in the “PROPEL” position (and the
optional DEADMAN pedal F13 depressed):
“F” PANEL
Push this lever up to propel the left crawler
tracks forward.

Pull this lever down to propel the left crawler


F1. FEED - UP/DOWN tracks in reverse.
This lever controls the rotary head mode (pull-
Refer to the topic on propelling the machine for
down and raising) and is used together with
more instructions on the use of this control.
FEED lever (F3).
NOTE!
Pull back on this lever to place the feed system
The engine will not start until this control is
in the lowering mode.
placed in the center “NEUTRAL” position.
Push forward on this lever to place the feed sys-
tem in the raising mode.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-23


F3. FEED/ RIGHT TRACK LEVER
This lever controls the speed of the feed sys-
tem, and controls the speed and direction of the F5. TORQUE CONTROL -
right side crawler track. ROTARY
This knob regulates the hydraulic oil pressure
NOTE ! applied to the drill string’s rotational motor.
The operations controlled by the positioning of
this control lever are dependent upon the posi- Turn the knob clockwise to increase hydraulic
tion of the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch (F7). torque pressure.

With the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch (F7) in Turn the knob counter clockwise to decrease
the “DRILL” position and the FEED lever (F1) in torque pressure as shown on the ROTATION
either the “UP” or “DOWN” position: PRESSURE gauge (A3).

Depress the button and pull back on the lever to


increase the speed of the feed system, mast,
and jack cylinders.
F6. WATER CONTROL
This control varies the amount of water injected
into the down the hole air supply. With the
With the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch EXHAUSTER/WATER control (E7) in the
(F7) in the “PROPEL” position (and the optional WATER position:
DEADMAN pedal F13 depressed):
Rotate the knob clockwise to decrease the
This lever controls the propelling of the right amount of water injected.
crawler tracks.
Rotate the knob counterclockwise to increase
Push this lever up to propel the right crawler the amount of water injected.
tracks forward.
Refer to the topic on the water injection opera-
Pull this lever down to propel the right crawler tion for more instructions on the use of this con-
tracks in reverse. Refer to the topic on propel- trol.
ling the machine for more instructions on the
use of this control.

NOTE!
The engine will not start until this control is
placed in the center “NEUTRAL” position. F7. DRILL / PROPEL
This two-position mode selector switch ener-
gizes control levers F2 and F3.

Position this switch to the “DRILL” position to


F4. FEED PRESSURE CONTROL
operate the feed and rotation controls.
This knob regulates the hydraulic oil pressure
applied to the feed cylinder. Turn the knob Position this switch to the “PROPEL” position to
clockwise to increase (pulldown) force. Turn the operate the propel controls.
knob counter clockwise to decrease the pres-
sure as shown on the FEED PRESSURE gauge
(A4).

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F8. LEVEL
Use this device to ensure that the machine is
level after the jack cylinders have been lowered.
F11. FRONT JACK - UP/DOWN
This lever controls the raising (extending) and
lowering (retracting) of the front jack (leveling)
cylinder.

F9. MAST - DOWN/UP Push this lever up to retract (pick up) the cylin-
der. Indicator light B3 will illuminate to confirm
This lever controls the up and down motions of
that the jack is fully retracted.
the drilling mast.
Pull this lever down to extend (lower) the front
! DANGER jack cylinder.

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD!
Operating near or contacting a power line
with any part of the machine can result in
electrocution. F12. RIGHT JACK - UP/DOWN
Do not raise the drilling mast or operate the This lever controls the raising (extending) and
machine in the vicinity of electrical power lowering (retracting) of the right rear jack (level-
lines without checking the minimum safe ing) cylinder.
operating perimeter set by local, state or
national regulations. Push this lever up to retract (pick up) the cylin-
der. Indicator light B4 will illuminate to confirm
Pull back on this lever to raise the mast. that the jack is fully retracted.

Push this lever forward to lower the mast. Pull this lever down to extend (lower) the right
rear jack cylinder.

F13.PROPEL DEADMAN PEDAL


This optional foot pedal prevents the machine
F10. LEFT JACK - UP/DOWN from being propelled unless the operator is at
This lever controls the raising (extending) and the operators station.
lowering (retracting) of the left rear jack (level-
ing) cylinder. Depress this pedal before operating the propel
control levers (F2 or F3).
Push this lever forward to retract (pick up) the
cylinder. Indicator light B2 will illuminate to con- Release this pedal after releasing the propel
firm that the jack is fully retracted. control levers (F2 or F3).

Pull this lever back to extend (lower) the left rear


jack cylinder. NOTICE
Do not use this pedal for stopping the
machine. Serious damage to the propel
components will occur.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-25


F14. THREAD GREASER
Depress this optional pedal to spray lubricant on
the drill pipe threads.

F15.TRAM SPEED - HIGH/LOW (PROPEL)


This two-position toggle switch controls the
speed of the tram motors.

NOTICE
Positioning this switch while the machine is
tramming will damage propel components.
Always stop the machine before positioning
this switch.

Push this switch forward to set the speed at


“HIGH”.

Pull this switch back to set the speed at “LOW”.

F16. FEED PRESSURE OVERRIDE


When retracting drill pipe from the hole, use this
button to override the setting of the feed pres-
sure control and increase the feed pump to
maximum pressure.

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DRILL OPERATION

General

The following operating suggestions are offered


as a reminder rather than as an attempt to
instruct, since a machine of this size must not
be entrusted to anyone except a fully trained
and qualified operator.
BATTERY DISCONNECT
SWITCH

Preparation Inspection and Adjustments


1. Place the ENGINE SPEED switch (D4) in
Before operating the drill: the IDLE position.
• Read and understand the “Safe Operating
Practices for Drillers” at the front of this man-
RECEIVER AIR
ual. PRESSURE GAUGE (A2)
• Perform the “8 Hour or Shift Change Main-
tenance Checks” outlined in the Lubrication
and Maintenance Guide.
• Adjust the operator seat to provide a com- B16
D4
fortable and safe operating position.

B17
Starting the Engine
B18
The engine will not start until:
B19
• All controls are in the "NEUTRAL" position.
• The battery disconnect switch is in the ON
position

DISCONNECT
SWITCH Step 1. ENGINE IDLE (D4)
Step 4. IGNITION ON (B19)
Step 5. HOLD BYPASS (B18) and
PUSH START (B17)

ENGINE START-UP SWITCHES

c245-27 2. Alert others in the vicinity of the machine


that the machine will be starting.

! WARNING
Do not inject a starting aid into air cleaners.
Personnel injury can occur from exploding
gases.
Controls and Operation - Page 2-27
3. If the outside temperature is below 32° F (0° Shutting Down the Machine
C) depress ETHER button (B16) and hold for 3 When shutting the machine down at end of a
seconds.
shift or overnight try to position the machine on
level ground. This will permit you to get an accu-
4. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch
rate reading on fluid levels before the machine
(B19) and turn the key to the ON position.
is restarted for the next shift.
5. Push the BYPASS switch (B18) down and at 1. Make certain all controls are in "NEUTRAL".
the same time push in the START button (B17).
2. Set the engine speed switch (D4) to IDLE.
Once the engine starts, release the START but-
ton (B17) but continue to hold the BYPASS
switch (B18) up until the RECEIVER AIR PRES-
SURE gauge (A2) reads 20 psi.

NOTE !
If the BYPASS switch (B18) is released before
20 psi is achieved, the engine will shut down.
D4
Before trying to restart the engine, make certain
that the pressure reading on the RECEIVER
AIR PRESSURE gauge (A2) is at 0.

The engine should be at low idle (1200 rpm) on


the engine tachometer (B9).

B19

B9

B10

Step 2. SPEED IDLE (D4)


Step 4. IGNITION OFF (B19)

MACHINE SHUTDOWN SWITCHES

3. Let engine run at "IDLE" for 5 minutes.


ENGINE RPM and
WATER TEMPERATURE 4. After engine has idled for 5 minutes, turn key
switch (B19) To "OFF".
Continue to run the engine at idle until the 5. Make certain all electric switches and radio
engine water temperature (B10) rises to a mini-
(if equipped) are "OFF", so not to drain the bat-
mum of 180°F (82°C).
teries.
NOTE !
6. Remove keys from switch (if required by
Hydraulic oil can be warmed by retracting the
company), lock cab doors and put keys in a safe
loader (E5 pushed forward) and stalling the cyl- place.
inder for no longer than 2 minutes at a time.
During the winter months, a warm-up period 7. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the
may take as long as 15 minutes. “OFF” position.
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! WARNING
Propelling the Machine (Tramming)

! WARNING
Exceeding the maximum incline limits can
cause personnel injury or death. On
machines equipped with the optional CE
package, an alarm will sound in the opera-
tor’s cab when the pitch angle (front to rear)
reaches 12° or when the roll angle (side to
side) reaches 17°. If this alarm sounds - stop 5m
propelling the machine and determine if it is (15 ft.)
safe to continue.

Before tramming the drill:

• Determine if propelling should be done with


the mast in the drilling position (vertical), or
stowed for longer distance or transporting posi-
tion (horizontal).
• Determine if the TRAM SPEED should be
should be set at “HIGH” (low torque) or “LOW”
(high torque) by setting switch (F15).
• Remove all drill pipe if tramming for long dis-
tances.
• Fully retract the drill pipe loader(s).
• Refer to the topics on “Lowering the Mast” 5m
and “Propelling to the Next Hole”. (15 ft.)
• Index the outside loader 1/2 turn to prevent While propelling, it is forbidden to be in the
drill pipe from sliding out. propelling area.

1. Check the surrounding area that you will be PROPELLING DANGER ZONE
propelling in for any obstacles.
4. If equipped, depress the DEADMAN pedal
(F13). The DEADMAN switch releases the tram
2. Place the DRILL/PROPEL switch (F7) in the brakes and must be depressed at all times dur-
PROPEL mode. ing tramming and released when the propel
controls are returned to the NEUTRAL position.
3. Place the ENGINE SPEED switch (D4) in
the RUN position. 5. Push or pull the propel controls (F2 and F3)
as required. Propel speed is determined by how
NOTE ! far forward or back the levers are positioned
The engine needs to be at 1800 rpm for tram- during propelling.
ming.
Propelling this machine is typical of propelling in
Controls and Operation - Page 2-29
! WARNING
F3

F2
D4

10° 17%

F7 c25-12

F15

F13 25°
46%

PROPEL SWITCHES
any track driven machine:

• Push both controls (F2 and F3) forward an


equal amount to propel straight forward.

• Pull both controls (F2 and F3) back an equal


amount to propel straight in reverse.

• Position one control ahead of the other in 15°


26%
the same direction to obtain a large radius
turn.

• Counter-rotate (one track forward one


reverse) the tracks to make a pivoting turn.

NOTICE
Do not stop the machine by using the DEAD-
MAN switch (F13) as a brake. 15°
26%
6. When propelling has been completed, return Never exceed the maximum inclination
the controls (F2 and F3) to the NEUTRAL posi- angles when parking, drilling or propelling.
tion and release the DEADMAN switch (F13). MAXIMUM MAST UP INCLINATION ANGLES

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Leveling the Machine

Before drilling, the weight of the machine must


! WARNING be firmly supported by the machine’s leveling
jacks. The machine should be raised only
enough to lift the crawlers off of the ground.

Before lowering the jacks ensure that the jack


pads will touch down on firm ground that will
remain stable while drilling.

Level the machine as follows:

1. With the engine running, set the ENGINE


25° SPEED switch (D4) in the RUN position.
46%

2. With the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch


(F7) in the “DRILL” position, pull back on the
FEED lever (F3) to increase pump speed.

10°
17%

25° D4
46%

F10
245-58 F11
F12

25°
46%

F3
F7
Never exceed the maximum inclination F8
angles when parking, drilling or propelling.
Step 1. ENGINE SPEED RUN (D4)
MAXIMUM MAST DOWN INCLINATION ANGLES Step 2. DRILL MODE (F7) PUMP SPEED (F3)
Step 3. REAR JACKS DOWN (F10 & F12)
Step 4. FRONT JACK DOWN (F11)
With the deadman switch released push the
tramming controls forward and back to check LEVELING THE MACHINE
that the switch is properly functioning. Also,
check the emergency stop button to check that
it too is functioning. 3. Pull back on the LEFT JACK and RIGHT
JACK control levers (F10 and F12) and (until

Controls and Operation - Page 2-31


the jacks raise the crawlers off of the ground.
Using the LEVEL (F8) adjust for the side to side
leveling. ! WARNING
4. Pull back on the FRONT JACK control lever
(F11) until the LEVEL (F8) indicates that the FALLING MAST HAZARD!
machine is level front to rear.
Raising and lowering the mast excessively
5. Continue to alternately raise or lower the can cause premature wear of the mast pivot
jacks to obtain the lowest possible height con- shaft and can cause the mast to fall. A falling
sistent with good drilling clearance. mast can cause severe injury or death.

Tram from hole to hole with the mast in the


drilling position and with the mast locked if
Raising the Mast conditions allow.

Raise the mast as follows:


! DANGER 1. Pull back on the MAST control lever (E7) to
“UNLOCK” (retract) the mast locking pins. Indi-
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! cator B7 will illuminate to confirm that the pins
are fully retracted.
Operating near or contacting a power line
with any part of the machine can result in 2. With the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch
electrocution. (F7) in the “DRILL” position, pull back on the
FEED lever (F3) to increase pump speed.
Do not raise the drilling mast or operate the
machine in the vicinity of electrical power
lines without checking the minimum safe
B7
operating perimeter set by local, state or
national regulations. B8

Before raising the mast check the following:

• The mast will not contact any overhead pow- E7


erlines.
• The jack cylinders are deployed and the
machine is leveled on firm ground.
F9
• All equipment is secured firmly in the mast
and will not fall.
• That the drill pipe has been retracted to a
point where the drill bit is just below the mast
table.
F3
• The mast-side cab door is closed. F7
• The operator remains in the cab and any
helpers maintain a 50 ft. (15 m) distance
from all sides of the machine. Step 1. UNLOCK PINS (E7)
Step 2. DRILL MODE (F7) PUMP SPEED (F3)
Step 3. RAISE MAST (F9)
Step 4. LOCK PINS (E7)
MAST RAISING

Page 2-32
3. Pull back on MAST control lever (F9) to the
UP position and slowly raise the mast to the
desired angle. ! WARNING
NOTE !
The mast locking lugs are spaced at 5° incre- FALLING MAST HAZARD!
ments.
Raising and lowering the mast excessively
4. Push forward on the MAST control lever can cause premature wear of the mast pivot
(E7) to “LOCK” the mast into position. Indicator shaft and can cause the mast to fall. A falling
(B8) will illuminate when the pins are engaged mast can cause severe injury or death.
(extended).
Tram from hole to hole with the mast in the
drilling position and with the mast locked if
conditions allow.
Lowering the Mast
Lower the mast as follows:

! DANGER 1. Pull back on the MAST control lever (E7) to


“UNLOCK” (retract) the mast locking pins. Indi-
cator B7 will illuminate to confirm that the pins
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! are fully retracted.

Operating near or contacting a power line 2. With the DRILL/PROPEL selector switch
with any part of the machine can result in (F7) in the “DRILL” position, pull back on the
electrocution. FEED lever (F3) to increase pump speed,

Do not raise the drilling mast or operate the 3. Push forward on the MAST control lever (F9)
machine in the vicinity of electrical power to the “DOWN” position and slowly lower the
lines without checking the minimum safe mast to the desired angle if not stowing the
operating perimeter set by local, state or mast.
national regulations.
NOTE !
Before lowering the mast check the following:
The mast locking lugs are spaced at 5° incre-
• The mast will not contact any overhead pow- ments.
erlines.
• The inside loaders are retracted.
4. Push forward on the MAST control lever
• That the drill pipe has been raised to a point
(E7) to “LOCK” the mast into position if not
where the drill bit is just below the mast
stowing the mast. Indicator (B8) will illuminate
table.
when the pins are engaged (extended).
• The mast-side cab door is closed.
• The operator remains in the cab and any
helpers maintain a 50 ft. (15 m) distance
from all sides of the machine. DRILLING

! WARNING
While drilling, it is forbidden to be in the
drilling area.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-33


1. Switch “OFF” the WORKING AIR (E8) and
the DUST COLLECTOR or WATER INJEC-
B7
TION (E5).
B8
2. Push the FEED control (F1) forward to the
“UP” position and raise the rotary head high
enough to enable the holding wrench to engage
E7
on the drill pipe flats by pulling back on FEED
control (F3).

F9 3. If necessary, rotate the drill pipe to align the


flats on the drill pipe with the holding wrench
before pushing the WRENCH control (E6) to the
“IN” position and engaging the holding wrench.

F3
F7

Step 1. UNLOCK PINS (E7)


F3
Step 2. DRILL MODE (F7) PUMP SPEED (F3)
Step 3. LOWER MAST (F9) E6
F2
Step 4. LOCK PINS (E7) E8
MAST LOWERING E5

F1

F5

Step 1. WORKING AIR OFF (E8)


Step 2. RAISE FEED (F1 & F3)
Step 2. WRENCH IN (E6)
Step 4. UNTHREAD PIPE (F2)
Step 5. RAISE FEED (F1 & F3)
Step 6. SWING LOADER IN (E3 or E4)
ADDING DRILL PIPE (INSIDE LOADER)
8m
(25 ft.)
4. Pull back on the ROTARY control (F2) so
DRILLING DANGER ZONE that the top adapter starts to thread off of the
drill pipe.

Adding Drill Pipe - Inside Loader NOTE !


If the top adapter does not start to unthread,
The following procedure was written with the increase the rotation torque (F5). If this is uti-
assumption that the starter section of drill pipe lized, once the top sub is unthreaded from the
has been drilled and that additional drill pipe is drill pipe, reset the rotation torque back to the
required. drilling setting.
Page 2-34
5. Push FEED control (F1) forward and simul- 8. Lift up on the V-BLOCK control lever (C2) to
taneously pull back on the FEED control (F3) to hold the drill pipe in place.
raise the rotary head to the top of the mast.

NOTICE
NOTICE Excessive rotary head down pressure dur-
Be sure that the rotary head is raised fully to ing joint coupling can damage pipe threads.
the top of the mast before swinging the “Feather” the FEED control and stop feeding
loader. Failure to do so will damage the when joints begin threading.
rotary head, top sub, or loader.
9. Pull back on FEED control (F1) and slowly
6. Pull the LOADER control (E3 or E4) and fully pull back on FEED control (F3) and begin to
LOAD (swing) the loader in under the rotary slowly lower the rotary head by. Begin threading
head until it stops. the top sub to the drill pipe that is in the loader.

7. Push the ROTARY control (F2) to set the As this is happening, watch the ROTATION
speed at 40 rpm's (as shown on HEAD SPEED PRESSURE gauge (A3) and when the gauge
gauge B1). reading increases, stop the rotation.

C2 10. Push the FEED lever (F1) forward and pull


B1
back on FEED lever (F3) to lift the drill pipe up
out of the loader’s bottom pocket.
F3
11. Push the ROTATION lever (F2) forward to
F2 E3
rotate the drill pipe to align the top of the drill
E4 pipe flat with the opening in the loader. This will
permit the loader to swing out from under the
E6
F1 rotary head.
E5
12. Push the LOADER control (E3 or E4) and
fully swing the loader (RETRACT) until it stops.

13. If equipped, depress the THREAD


GREASER pedal (F14) to spray thread grease
on the drill pipe threads.

F14 14. Pull FEED control F1 to the “DOWN” posi-


tion and using FEED control F3, lower the drill
pipe down over the drill pipe in the table.

Step 7. HEAD SPEED (F2)


Step 8. V-BLOCK - IN (C2)
Step 9. LOWER FEED (F1& F3)
NOTICE
Step 10. RAISE FEED (F1 & F3) Lowering (feeding) the drill pipe sections
Step 12. RETRACT LOADER (E3 or E4) together will damage the pipe threads.
Step 13. GREASE THREADS (F14)
Step 14. LOWER FEED (F1 & F3)
Step 15. COUPLE JOINTS (F2 & F1 & F3) 15. When the drill pipe is down over the threads,
Step 17. WRENCH - OUT (E6) push the ROTARY control lever (F2) forward
Step 18. V-BLOCK - OUT (C2)
and simultaneously lower (F1 and F3) the drill
ADDING DRILL PIPE (INSIDE LOADER) cont’d
pipe down stopping the feed when there are 3
threads showing.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-35


16. Continue rotation of the drill pipe and as this
is happening, watch the ROTATION PRES-
SURE gauge (B1) and when the gauge reading
comes to the set pressure, stop the rotation. Do
not over-torque the pipe threads. C2

17. Pull back on WRENCH control (E6) and


retract the wrench.
E6
F1 F2 E5
NOTICE
Drilling with the V-block “IN” (extended) will
damage the V-block and/or the rotary head. F3 E8
Always be sure to position the V-block lever
in the “OUT” position before drilling.

18. Pull down on the V-BLOCK control lever


(C2) to retract the V-block “OUT”.

Step 1. RAISE DRILL PIPE (F1 & F3)


Returning Drilled Pipe - Inside Loader Step 2. WATER/DUST COLLECTOR
WORKING AIR - OFF (E5 & E8)
The following procedure was written with the Step 3. V-BLOCK - IN (C2)
assumption that drilling to the required depth Step 4. HOLDING WRENCH - IN (E6)
Step 5. BREAK PIPE JOINT (F2)
has been completed and that one or both
pieces of drill pipe were removed from the load-
RETURNING DRILL PIPE TO THE INSIDE LOADER
ers.

1. Retract the drill string by pushing the FEED 4. Rotate the pipe (F2) if necessary to align the
lever (F1) to the “UP” position and pull back on flats of the drill pipe before deploying the HOLD-
FEED lever (F3) until the pipe flats reach the ING WRENCH with lever E6 “IN”.
holding wrench area.
5. Pull back on the ROTARY lever (F2) so that
2. Turn “OFF” the DUST COLLECTOR or the drill pipes break at the joint and start to
WATER INJECTION (E5) and WORKING AIR unthread. Continue to unthread the pipes.
(E8).
NOTE !
3. Lift the V-BLOCK lever (C2) to the “IN” posi- If the drill pipes do not break refer to the topic
tion to deploy the pipe centralizer. “Using the Tong” in this section.

6. Push forward on the FEED lever (F1) and


pull back on FEED lever (F3) to raise the rotary
head to the top of the mast.

7. If necessary, rotate the pipe until the flats on


the drill pipe will enable the pipe to be loaded
into the loader.

Page 2-36
NOTICE
Be sure that the rotary head is raised fully to
the top of the mast and the drill pipe is prop- C2
erly aligned before swinging a loader. Fail-
ure to do so could damage these
mechanisms.
E6
F1 F2 E3
8. Pull a LOADER control (E3 or E4) to swing
“LOAD” the loader in under the rotary head until
it stops.
F3 E8
9. Lower the drill pipe into the loader pod by
pulling the FEED lever (F1) to the “DOWN”
position and pulling back on FEED control (F3).

10. Pull back on the ROTARY lever (F2) and


break the connection.

NOTICE Step 7. RAISE DRILL PIPE (F1 & F3)


Step 9. SWING LOADER - LOAD (E3 or E4)
Step 10. LOWER PIPE (F1 & F3)
Lowering the rotary head with the V-block Step 11. BREAK PIPE JOINT (F2)
“IN” (extended) will damage the V-block and/ Step 12. V-BLOCK - OUT (C2)
Step 13. RAISE ROTARY HEAD (F1 & F3)
or the rotary head. Always be sure to posi- Step 14. RETRACT LOADER (E5)
tion the V-block lever in the “OUT” position Step 15. HOLDING WRENCH - OUT (E6)
before lowering the rotary head. RETURNING DRILL PIPE TO INSIDE LOADER (cont’d)

11. Push the V-BLOCK control (C2) down


(OUT) to retract this assembly.
Using the Tongs
12. Push the FEED lever (F1) and pull FEED
lever (F3) to fully raise the rotary head to the top If the drill pipe does not break by reversing the
rotation, the tong or power tong should be used
of the mast.
as follows:
13. Push the LOADER lever (E3 or E4) to TONG
“RETRACT” the loader fully out.
1. Deploy the holding wrench onto the drill pipe
14. Retract (“OUT”) the holding wrench (E6) and wrench flats if not already done.
lower the rotary head and repeat the preceding
steps until both pipes are out of the ground and 2. Signal to a helper to swing the wrench into
placed in the loaders. place.

3. Pull back on the TONG lever (E2) to break


the pipe joint.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-37


on BREAK lever (C6) and pull down on SWING
lever C4 to prepare for the next break.

POWER TONG
C4 ARRANGEMENT
C5
Propelling to the Next Hole
C6
With all the drill pipe placed into the loader(s)
prepare the machine to move to the next drill
hole as follows:

1. Push up on the CURTAIN control lever (C1)


to raise (“UP”) the dust curtain.
E2
2. Position the DRILL/PROPEL mode selector
switch (F7) to the “PROPEL” position.

C1

TONG CONTROLS

4. Signal to the helper to remove the wrench.

5. Push the TONG lever (E2) to retract the cyl-


inder and prepare for the next deployment.

6. Signal to the helper to stand out of the drill-


ing area. F7

POWER TONG
3. Refer to the topic “Propelling the Machine” in
1. Deploy the holding wrench onto the drill pipe this section.
wrench flats if not already done.

2. Lift lever C4 up to swing the power tong


wrench into place.
LIFTING and TRANSPORTING
3. Pull down on the CLAMP lever (C5) to
secure the tong to the drill string.
the MACHINE
The following procedures are to be used as a
4. Lift up on the BREAK lever (C6) to twist the guide. The equipment you have and the regula-
drill string and break the joint. tions for lifting and transporting this type of
equipment will vary.
5. Lift up on the CLAMP lever (C5) pull down

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1. Clean the machine to remove any rocks or 8. Using suitable chains and hold-downs, chain
dirt that might dislodge during transporting. the rear of the machine down as shown and
chain the front in a similar manner.
2. Index the loader a half turn to prevent drill
pipe from sliding out.

3. Position the mast in the horizontal position


(refer to the topic “Lowering the Mast”.

4. If lifting the machine, refer to the technical 245-60


data plate to determine the machine’s weight
(GVW). Lifting points (4 places) are marked on
the machine.

5. If propelling the machine onto a truck, refer


to the “Propelling the Machine” topic before
loading the drill onto the trailer.

6. Shutdown the machine as described in the


topic “Shutting Down the Machine”. DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

7. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the


“OFF” position and remove the key. General

BATTERY Two types of dust suppression systems are


DISCONNECT available on this machine; dust collector and
SWITCH
water injection.

245-27

BATTERY DISCONNECT
SWITCH

Controls and Operation - Page 2-39


DRIVE MOTOR
(HYDRAULIC)
BLOWER
FILTER
BACKFLUSHING
CLEAN AIR MODULE
DISCHARGE

WORKING AIR BACKFLUSHING


PRESSURE
FROM COMPRESSOR
REGULATOR

BURST
of
FLUSHING
DUST LADEN AIR AIR

FILTER

TABLE
BUSHING TABLE

DUST CURTAIN DUST


CUTTING
DEFLECTOR
ROCK
CHIPS

245-56

Dust Collector Operate the dust collector as follows:

A hydraulic motor driven exhauster fan draws 1. Push up on CURTAIN lever (C1) to lower the
up dust laden working air from around the dust curtain.
drilled hole. A dust curtain surrounds the hole
and dust is sucked into a separator where large
DUST COLLECTOR CONTROLS
particles are dropped out of the side. Finer dust
is drawn to filter elements inside the dust collec-
tor where timed air blasts (3 to 6 seconds apart)
dislodge the dust and exhaust it (pressure regu-
lator set at 50 psi (3.5 bars) from the collector.
C1

NOTICE E5
Never operate the dust collector system
when damp conditions exist. Doing so will
damage the dust collector elements.

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2. Push forward on EXHAUSTER/WATER clogged strainer.
lever (E5) to start the dust collector.
3. Once the desired drilling depth has been
3. After the drilling cycle is completed, position reached, push the EXHAUSTER/WATER con-
control (E5) in the “neutral” position and raise trol lever (E5) to the neutral position to purge
the dust curtain (C1). the working air lines of water. This practice pre-
vents freeze-up during cold weather.

Water Injection

Use only clean water to refill the tank. Flush


points may be added to the water supply during
cold weather to prevent freezing.

At shutdown, turn off the valve in the suction


line and operate the pump for at least one min-
ute to purge the system of water.

This procedure was written with the assumption


that drilling has begun.

1. Pull back on the EXHAUSTER/WATER con-


trol lever (E5) to begin injecting water into the
working air.
.
Step 1. CONTROL ON (E5)
Step 2. VARY FLOW (F6)

E5

F6

WATER INJECTION

2. Turn WATER CONTROL knob (F6) to vary


the amount of water being injected.

NOTE !
Erratic or diminishing water flow indicates a

Controls and Operation - Page 2-41


WINCH
The winch is used to lift accessories on and off of the work deck. Before any lifting operations begin,
rope off the lifting area to ensure that everyone is aware of the lifting about to take place.

! DANGER

FIRE HAZARD!
Retracting the rotary head to the top of the mast when winch tooling or a weighted device is stowed
at the top of the mast, may cause damage to hydraulic hoses allowing oil to spill on to hot surfaces
below, resulting in fire.
Never stow winch tooling at the top of the mast while the machine is in operation. This includes, but
is not limited to, any retrieval device or any item used to add weight to the winch wire rope line.
Stow and secure the winch tooling in an alternate location.

E1

WINCH CONTROLS

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TOWING

Towing Guideline and Procedures


These towing instructions are for moving a machine for a short distance at low speed. Move the machine at a
speed of 1.6 km/hr (1.0 mph) or less to a c ne continuous hour while the final drive is disengaged. Always
haul or tram the machine if long distance travel is required.

WARNING
Block the machine to prevent movement before final drives are re-engaged. The
machine may roll freely if it is not blocked. With final drives disengaged, the
machine cannot be stopped or steered.

WARNING
Personal injury or death could result when towing a machine incorrectly.
Do not allow anyone to be on or near a machine that is being towed or connected to
a towing machine. Injury or death may result when towing a machine incorrectly.

WARNING

Both final drives must be disengaged before towing the machine. Do not operate
drive motors with final drives disengaged. Damage could result.

This drill is equipped with hydraulic track drive motors with automatic spring set brakes. If the machine
cannot be started, or hydraulic components are defective preventing the system to be pressurized, the
machine can be towed by removing the disengagement mechanism from the final drive as discussed below
in this section.

Do not use a chain for towing a machine. A chain link can break and cause personal injury. Use a tow bar or
cable with ends that have loops or rings. Put an observer at a safe distance in a position to watch the towing
procedure. The observer can stop the procedure if the tow bar or cable starts to break. Stop pulling whenever
the towing machine moves without moving the drill unit.

WARNING

A tow bar is recommended for moving this equipment. The strength of the tow bar or
tow cable should be at least 150% of the gross weight of the towing machine.

Shields must be provided on both the drill unit and towing machine to protect the towing machine operator if
the tow bar or cable breaks. Attach the tow bar or cable to the towing eye on the front of the machine if you
are towing the machine forward. Attach the tow bar or cable to the drawbar pin on the rear of the machine if
you are towing the machine backward.

Keep the tow bar angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 30° angle from the straight ahead position.

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Before you tow the machine, make sure that the tow bar or cable is in good condition. Make sure that the tow
bar or cable has enough strength for the towing procedure involved. This requirement is for towing a machine
that is stuck in the mud and for towing on a grade.

Quick machine movement could overload the tow bar and could cause the tow bar to break. Gradual, steady
machine movement will be more safe and effective.

The towing machine should be as large as the machine being towed. Make sure that the towing machine has
enough brake capacity, enough weight, and enough power. The towing machine must be able to control both
machines for the grade, surface condition and distance that is involved. Minimal towing machine capacity is
required on smooth, level surfaces, maximum towing machine capacity is required on inclines or on rough,
uneven surfaces in poor condition.

You must provide sufficient control and sufficient braking when you are towing a machine downhill. This may
require a larger towing machine or additional machines connected to the rear of the drill unit to prevent the
drill unit from rolling downhill out of control.

Some towing situation requirements may not be addressed in this document; consult your Sandvik dealer if
questions arise.

Parking Brake Disengagement


Undercarriages with final drives parking brake engaged cannot be moved if the hydraulic system is not
operational. For this reason, a disengagement mechanism is installed so the undercarriage can be towed if
the motor is inoperable.

WARNING
The engine must be stopped with the machine on level ground before releasing the
parking brakes. Releasing the parking brake may cause the machine to move
unexpectedly.
Block the machine to prevent movement before final drives are disengaged. The
machine may roll freely if it is not blocked. With final drives disengaged, the machine
cannot be stopped or steered.

The disengagement plug is located on the final drive assembly cover, opposite the motor. The sun gear
release device is under the disengagement plug, on the inside of the final drive and is held in place by a
disengagement plug (cap and bolts on some models). Make sure that you put the sun gear release device
back to its original position before attempting to return the machine to normal operation (see below).

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UNSCREW REMOVE THE SUN
PLUG GEAR FROM THE
REDUCTION GEARS

WARNING

Risk of scalding and burns due to the high temperature of the final drive oil. Final
drive may be boiling hot after long periods of operation. Even after the machine has
been turned off, the hydraulic oil can still be hot enough to burn.
Always wear protective gloves and allow the hydraulic oil to cool before draining.
Removing the disengagement plug from the final drive without first relieving the
internal pressure will cause hydraulic oil to squirt out.

Procedure for Sun Gear Removal


1. Position the machine on a level surface. Turn the engine off and lock out the power.
2. Block the machine to prevent movement.
3. Relieve the hydraulic tank and line pressure before any disassembly. Operate the tram levers back
and forth with the engine stopped to relieve hydraulic system pressure.
4. Remove the disengagement plug. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container for proper disposal
as per local regulations.
5. Screw a bolt in the hole in the center of the sun gear. Remove the sun gear by pulling on the
inserted bolt.
6. Leave the bolt in the sun gear until it is re-installed. Place the sun gear in the cab.
7. Re-install the disengagement plug to avoid contamination in the system while towing.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 on the other final drive.
9. The final drives are now ready for towing. Follow all the Towing Guidelines and Precautions listed
above.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-45


DISENGAGEMENT PLUG
M72x1.5 TORQUE TO 250 N-m REMOVE
DISENGAGEMENT
PLUG

SUN GEAR
DISENGAGED INSTALL M6x1 BOLT
22 MM TO REMOVE
SUN GEAR SOCKET SUN GEAR FROM
ENGAGED FINAL DRIVE

Procedure for Sun Gear Installation

WARNING
Block the machine to prevent movement before final drives are re-engaged. The
machine may roll freely if it is not blocked. With final drives disengaged, the machine
cannot be stopped or steered.
1. Remove the cover plate.
2. Re-install the sun gear by fitting the gear teeth into the teeth of the planetary gear.
3. Unscrew the bolt from the sun gear. Ensure that the sun gear remains seated completely to the
back.
4. Re-install the disengagement plug; torque to 185 ft-lbs (250 N-m).
5. Refill the final drive gear oil as discussed in the Maintenance Manual.

ELECTRONIC DEPTH COUNTER (EDC)

Can Bus EDC System

Description
This depth counter is a multi-function component which displays:

• Current hole depth

• Bit distance from the bottom of the hole

• Average penetration rate - Updated while drilling

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• Total meters/feet drilled - Updated when all jacks are retracted

• Total number of holes


Each counter can be reset individually and the counter will indicate when it was last reset. The depth counter
system also includes a pipe in the hole warning system and alarm.

Components
The depth counter system includes the following components:
Encoder - This component is mounted at the crown of the mast and signals feed chain movement.
Pressure Switch - Mounted on the right rear jack, this switch will trigger an alarm if the operator attempts to
move the jacks or mast with drill pipe in the hole.
Graphic User Interface (GUI) - The display monitor mounted in the operator cab.
Timing Sprocket and Chain - These components are mounted on the mast crown and drive the encoder.

Display Symbols
The following symbols are found on the GUI screen and will change as screens and menus are viewed:

Selector - Push button 1 to view:


A. Current Hole Depth
B. Average Penetration Rate
C. Distance From the Bottom of the Hole

Start New Hole - This button will reset the counter to zero.

Menu - Push this (button 3) to navigate to different screens including help and counters.

Alarm - This symbol will be highlighted when the alarm sounds.

Edit - This key allows the operator to use the keyboard to make adjustments.

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Pre-Start Inputs
1. From the main screen, select the Menu button (3).
OPERATOR’S NAME TIME

DATE

MAIN SCREEN

2. Use the arrow button 3 to shift to the right column and buttons 4 and 5 to highlight Settings

3. Push the OK button (2) and scroll to select the correct Language, Unit, Date, Time and Backlight

4. When completed, push button 1 to return to the Settings screen.

Change Target Depth


Before drilling the target depth should be set as follows:

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1. From the main screen, select the Menu button (3).

MAIN SCREEN

MENU

2. Use the arrow buttons 4 and 5 to highlight Adjust Target Depth

3. Push the OK button (2).

4. For minor adjustments to the target depth use the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to modify.
NOTE! Values are shown in cm for metric screens.
5. Press the OK button (2) to activate the new setting value.
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6. If large adjustments are made to the target depth, press the Edit key (3) .

7. Press Edit key (2) .

8. The highlighted digit can be adjusted higher (+) or lower (-) as needed. If another digit is needed to the
left of the highlighted digit, press the left arrow button (4) to add a 0.
9. Push the OK button (2) to change the 8 to a 9.

10. When editing is completed, press the triangle button to return to the Adjust Target Depth screen.
11. Press the OK button (2) to activate the new setting value.

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Starting A New Hole
In order to count the number of holes and measure hole depth the operator needs to reset to zero when start-
ing a new hole. Resetting to zero is done by:
1. Tram to the new hole location, lower the jacks and level the machine
2. Place the drill bit on the ground
3. Press the ‘New Hole’ button. This action will reset the last measurement and start the count from 0
NOTE! Once a hole is started it cannot be restarted.

CURRENT HOLE DEPTH


FEED DIRECTION

HOLE TARGET DEPTH

DRILLING PENETRATION RATE

4. Begin drilling the hole. During drilling the Penetration Rate should increase with the rate of the drill bit
movement into the ground. The current bit position should show the actual depth the drill bit has reached.
5. Extending the holding wrench during the drilling process, when the operator wishes to change pipe, will
stop the counter.The counter will restart when the deck wrench is retracted.
6. Once the target depth has been reached, the current bit position will highlight red on the main view.

7. Remove all pipe from the hole.


8. While the operator is retracting the jacks the Blocked screen is visible until all jacks are completely
retracted.
NOTE! When the jack retracted signal is received the information is calculated to the counters.

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Counters
1. From the main screen press the Menu button (3) to view the Counters screen.

MAIN SCREEN

2. The counters screen will show the follow information since the counters were reset.
NOTE! Each counter can be reset individually.

3. To reset a counter or to view the date when a counter was last reset, press menu button (2).

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4. Use the arrow keys (4 and 5) to highlight the counters and view the reset date, press reset key (2)

to reset to the current date.

5. Press key 1 to return to the main screen.

LAST RESET DATE

DRILL MONITOR SYSTEM (DMS)


The Drill Monitor System provides warning signals to the operator or automatically shuts down the
machine (for critical out-of-limit conditions) in the event that the monitored conditions are not within
safe limits. The system is provided with a thirty second delay for start up, a system test push button,
audible alarm, and a "first out" indication for shut downs.

There are three different levels of fault sensing:

Level 1. Flashing amber light.

Level 2. Flashing amber light and audible alarm.

Level 3. Flashing red light, audible alarm, and machine shutdown.

The audible alarm can be silenced at any time by means of a silence push button. The light will
continue to flash until the fault condition is cleared. Only one level three fault will be indicated at any
one time (first out). This will allow the cause of the shutdown to be easily determined. Level three
faults can be converted to alarm only, if desired, by an external wiring change.

Controls and Operation - Page 2-53


The items monitored are:

Level 1
L
Compressor
E Air Filter Alternator
Compressor air filter pressure
V
Engine air filter pressure E Engine Engine
Air Filter Coolant Level
Fuel level L
Alternator charging 1 Fuel Level Compressor
Separator
Engine radiator coolant level
Air/oil separator pressure differential LAMP ALARM Hydraulic
Oil Level
L
E Hydraulic
Level 2 V TEST SILENCE Oil Temp.

E
Hydraulic
Hydraulic oil level L Oil Filter
2
Hydraulic oil temperature
Hydraulic oil filter pressure ALARM
Engine Oil
Engine oil temperature Power On Temperature

L Compressor
Air Temp.
E
Level 3 V Compressor
E Oil Pressure
L
Compressor discharge temperature Compressor Engine
inter-stage F° Coolant Flow
Compressor inter-stage temperature 3
Compressor oil pressure
Engine coolant flow
gized.
NOTE !
Engine oil and coolant temperatures are also
NOTE !
monitored by the engine electronic control mod-
The click of the shutdown relay (SDR) contacts
ule (ECM).
and the fuel system should be audible both ON
and OFF (DMS pins 20 and 21).
There are a total of fourteen items sensed. All
Level 3 sensors are normally closed to ground
Periodically a more comprehensive test should
under normal operating conditions. An open cir-
be made to verify that the sensors actuate at the
cuit will cause machine shutdown. The alterna-
proper settings and that disconnecting or
tor charging warning is activated by a voltage of
grounding (depending on whether the sensor is
less than 10 volts at the alternator “R” terminal.
normally open or normally closed) a sensor will
indicate a fault.
SYSTEM OPERATION
In the event of a machine shutdown, after the
problem is rectified, it is necessary to turn off
the key switch at the start panel momentarily to
reset the system and restart the 30 second time
delay to start the engine.

The system operation should be checked once


per shift by turning on the key switch and wait-
ing 30 seconds to verify that a shutdown fault is
indicated and that the fuel system is de-ener-
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