BD250XP 02 Om
BD250XP 02 Om
BD250XP 02 Om
MODEL 250 XP
FORM NUMBER: BD250XP-02-OM
January, 2001
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PREFACE
This manual is provided as a guide to personnel involved with the operation, maintenance and repair of this blasthole drill. We
recommend that such personnel review and become familiar with the general procedures and information contained within this
manual. In addition, we recommend that this manual be kept readily available for reference when repairs or maintenance are
necessary.
Due to the complexities of this blasthole drill and the environment in which it operates, situations may arise which are not directly
discussed in detail in this manual. When such a situation arises, past experience, availability of equipment, and common sense play
a large part in what steps are to be taken. In addition, a P&H MinePro Services representative is available to answer your questions
and assist you upon request.
Please feel free to contact a P&H MinePro Services representative at any of the following locations to assist you as requested.
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Copyright
Under the copyright laws, this documentation may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced
to any electronic medium or machine readable form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of P&H
Mining Equipment.
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P&H® MINING EQUIPMENT OFFICES
WORLD WIDE MINING HEADQUARTERS
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0310
Kilgore, TX
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P O BOX 310, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0310 P.O. BOX 150
Phone: 414/671-4400; Fax: 414/671-7604 Negaunee, MI 49866
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Phone: 906/475-6737; Fax: 906/475-7893
Bismarck, ND
P&H MinePro Services Ogden, UT
1938 Tahoe Drive P&H MinePro Services
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Bismarck, ND 58504 7891 S. 1800 E.
Phone: 701/258-1442; Fax: 701/258-4477 Ogden, UT 84405
Phone: 801/476-3168; Fax: 801/476-3188
Bowling Green, FL
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P&H MinePro Services St. Albans, WV
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101 W. County Line Road, P.O. Box 339 P&H MinePro Services
Bowling Green, FL 33834 205 Smiley Drive
Phone: 863/375-3333; Fax: 863/375-3555 St. Albans, WV 25177-1587
Phone: 304/755-1007; 414/671-7609;
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Hibbing, MN Cornwall
P&H MinePro Services 1411 Rosemount Avenue
3621 15th Avenue East Cornwall, ONT K6J 3E5, Canada
Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: 613/930-4400; Fax: 613/930-4404
Phone: 218/262-3837; Fax: 218/262-6323
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AUSTRALASIA
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Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-778-0740; Fax: 775-778-0744 Perth - Western Region
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290 Collier Road/P O BOX 265
Bassendean 6054, W. Australia, Australia
Lone Butte, AZ Phone: 61-8/9270-0700; Fax: 61-8/9270-0777
P&H MinePro Services (Contract Services)
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6640 W. Sundust Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: 520-796-1192; Fax: 520-796-1114
INTERNATIONAL
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Brazil /Service/Parts/Sales
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Avenida Portugal 4511/ Bairro Itapoa Milwaukee, WI (Home office)
Belo Horizonte, M.G., 31710-400 Brazil P&H MinePro Services
Phone: 55-31/491-7636; Fax: 55-31/491-6181 4400 West National Avenue
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South Africa
P&H MinePro Services - Sales, Parts & Service
442 Heidelberg Road, Tulisa Park
Johannesburg, 2197, South Africa
P O BOX 83676, South Hills 2136, South Africa
Phone: 27-11/869-1335; Fax: 27-11/869-0566
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Phone: 267/272-741; Fax267/276-210
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NOTICE NOTICE is used to indicate a statement of Company policy as the message relates
directly or indirectly to the safety of personnel or protection of property. This signal
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word is not associated directly with a hazard or hazardous situation and is not used
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in place of "DANGER", "WARNING" or "CAUTION".
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Safe Operating Practices For Blasthole Drill Users
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must present written assurance from his doctor that the
World Sales and Service headquarters for P&H Mining medication will not affect the operator’s ability to operate the
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Equipment is: blasthole drill in a safe manner.
P&H Mining Equipment 4. An operator who is known, or suspected, to be under the
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4400 West National Avenue influence of alcohol or drugs must not be allowed to operate
P.O. Box 310 equipment under any circumstances.
Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA
Telephone: (414) 671-4400.
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5. The operator must have a good attitude towards safety at all
times.
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Because blasthole drills are complex and massive equipment,
they have a potential for accidents if safe operating practices are Mine Management’s Responsibility
not followed. This document is intended to help prevent
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accidents which could result in injury, death, or property Management must ensure that operators are trained, competent,
damage. physically fit and, if required, licensed. Good vision is required,
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customer/owner, local, or national safety codes, rules or Crew members must be given specific safety responsibilities
procedures. and instructed to report any unsafe conditions to their
supervisors.
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Operator Qualifications
Management must assign specific people to coordinate and
G EN ER A L . On ly p e r s o n n e l m e e ti n g t h e f o l l ow i n g direct the service, repair, inspection and maintenance process
requirements should be permitted to operate a blasthole drill: for the blasthole drill during each shift with specific methods to
de-energize equipment before starting the work and to lockout
1. Appointed qualified operators, who have met the and tagout equipment until ready for operation.
requirements of the operation tests and physical and mental
conditions. Management must assign qualified people with proper tools and
2. Qualified maintenance and test personnel, when required to protective equipment for specific work assignments.
do so in the performance of their duties.
Management must maintain a safety program which includes
3. Inspectors qualified to operate the machinery. both instructions and training for employees on blasthole drill
safety.
OPERATION TESTS. Every employer should require that all
persons who will be authorized to operate a blasthole drill first Management must ensure that during night operation, suitable
pass an examination which accurately measures practical lighting is provided.
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Operator’s Responsibility • Is there other equipment, power lines or structures which must
be moved or avoided during movement of the drill?
Safety must always be the operator’s most important concern. • Is the surface strong enough to support the drill and load
He must refuse to operate when he knows it is unsafe and caused by drilling?
consult his supervisor when safety is in doubt.
• Where and when is blasting scheduled for the day?
The operator must read and understand the Operator’s Manual,
• What steps will be taken to keep unnecessary people and
all instructions and signs on the equipment, and must see that
equipment at a safe distance from the drill area?
the machine is in proper order before operating.
These factors are not meant to be exhaustive, but only a starting
The operator must be alert, physically fit, and free from the
point. Each job must be individually considered.
influences of alcohol, drugs, or medications that might affect
sight, hearing, or reactions.
Operator’s Functional Checks
The operator must ensure that people, equipment, and material
are kept out of the work area. The operator must never drill The operator must make a safety check before starting to work
while people are on the drilling platform. The operator must each shift to see that the machine is in proper order.
alert people and crew to stay clear of hole while drilling is in
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• Perform the pre-operation inspection. See Section 3.
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• Check for warning tags or lockout tags on the starting controls;
A warning signal must be given by the operator prior to starting, do not operate the controls until the tag has been removed by the
operating, or propelling the drill. person who placed it there, a supervisor or by a qualified person.
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To ensure the safety of personnel working on or around this • Check with mine maintenance and operations management to
drill, the operator should stop all drilling operations and shut see that periodic maintenance and inspections have been
down all motors and controls before leaving the control station,
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performed and all necessary repairs made. Verify with mine
or before any maintenance or repair is performed. Failure to management that scheduled inspections of load carrying
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observe these precautions could result in unexpected movement members such as winch wire rope, drill mast, leveling jacks, and
of the drill or machinery, which may lead to the injury or death crawler tracks have been conducted.
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of personnel and/or damage to equipment. • Check that all equipment guards are in place and all inspection
and cover plates are closed and locked.
Responsibilities Of All Crew Members • On hydraulic components and cylinders, check for evidence of
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Everyone who works around blasthole drills, including support • Check that dust curtains are in place and lowered before
people and maintenance personnel, must obey all warning signs drilling.
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and watch out for their own safety and the safety of others. Crew
members setting up machines or handling maintenance or • After starting the blasthole drill, check all gauges and
repairs are expected to know proper procedures including indicators for proper readings and operation.
lockout/tagout practices. • Test all controls for proper operation and control before drill
operation or travel, including a check of brakes.
Watch for hazards during operations and alert the operator of
dangers such as the unexpected presence of people, other • Check drill horn and propel warning alarm for proper
equipment, unstable ground and blast areas. operation.
• During operation, be alert for unusual noises or vibrations;
Planning The Job look and smell for smoke or fumes.
Most accidents can be avoided by careful job planning. The Operational Safety
person in charge must have a clear understanding of the work to
be done, consider dangers or hazards, develop a plan to do the 1. Determine the load bearing capacity of the ground or other
job safely, and then explain the plan to all concerned. Factors surface on which the drill will be operating. Be sure the drill is
such as the following should be considered: adequately supported. Avoid soft or unstable ground, areas with
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high water tables, and partially frozen ground. When drills are • Return all controls to the neutral position.
working near benches, the benches should be shored or sloped
• Set all brakes.
by appropriate equipment to prevent cave-ins or slides.
10. Before leaving the drill, the following additional
precautions must also be taken:
NOTICE
• Verify that all electrical cabinets are closed and locked, and
Spring thawing or heavy rain create an increased risk that all electrical component guards are installed.
of slides.
• Shut down the engine.
2. Determine clearance distances from blasting areas to avoid
bank slides and flying rock. Inform the supervisor and crew of 11. Wire rope running over drums and through sheaves creates
drill location during any blasting operation. pinch points. Do not use your hands to guide wire rope onto
drums. Use rope guides or prescribed procedures. Keep clothing
3. Prior to servicing or repairing the blasthole drill, follow and all parts of the body away from running rope and the winch
lockout and tagout procedures. Both OSHA and MSHA that moves the rope.
regulations require lockout/tagout procedures. Injury, death,
and damage can occur if the blasthole drill is started before 12. If the drill contacts power lines, hazardous voltage will
servicing is finished. Never start or operate the equipment if cause burns, severe injury or death to anyone near the blasthole
drill. MSHA and OSHA regulations require at least ten (10) feet
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lockouts or tagouts are on the controls. Look inside, outside,
under and around the equipment to be sure everyone is clear. of clearance from overhead lines carrying 50,000 volts or less.
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Greater clearances are required for lines with higher voltages.
4. Keep windows clean. Do not operate if you cannot see clearly Some local regulations require greater distances than OSHA or
enough to operate. Dirty windows, darkness, bright sunlight, MSHA. Safety requires that you stay as far as possible from
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fog, rain, and other conditions can make it difficult for the power lines and never violate minimum clearances. Always take
operator to see. these precautions if power lines are present:
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5. Carelessness in getting on and off equipment can result in A. Before propelling the blasthole drill select a path that
serious injuries. Always wait until the operator has been notified will avoid travel near overhead power lines or contact with
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and the drill is at a standstill before attempting to climb onto or ground power trail cables. Never set up the drill on leveling
off of the blasthole drill. Do not jump on or off. Use both hands jacks over power trail cables. Cables can move and the drill
and make sure you have good footing.
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7. Exceeding the slope or grade limitations for your drill can guidance to maintain at least ten feet of clearance between
cause a tip over or run away condition, resulting in severe the power lines and any part of the drill. The operator is not
injuries, death and property damage. Prior to propelling, always always in the best position to judge distances.
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determine the slope or grade limitations for your specific drill C. When drilling near power lines, measure and mark with
and never travel, park, or operate on site slope conditions that barriers the distance necessary to maintain at least ten feet
exceed these limitations. of clearance between the power lines and any part of the
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8. As with all heavy equipment, care must be taken when drill. If drilling is required at a distance less than ten feet,
blasthole drills are moved around the job site. Watch for people, relocate the power lines to maintain clearance or disconnect
overhead electrical power lines, other equipment, low or narrow and visibly ground the power lines. Never raise the mast
clearances, ground bearing limits, and steep hills or uneven under or close to overhead power lines.
terrain. Use a signalman when traveling and use an audible D. If accidental contact is made with power lines, any
warning signal to alert people in the area before traveling. Know people on the drill should remain on the drill and warn
the height, width, and weight of the drill. Always secure on other personnel to stay clear. Electrical contact will
board equipment before traveling. Do not travel with people energize both the drill and ground near the drill, which can
riding on the outside of the drill. cause electrocution. Instruct other personnel to disconnect
9. Leaving a blasthole drill unattended can be very dangerous and visibly ground the power line to remove the hazard.
unless proper precautions are taken. At night or in conditions of 13. During drill operation keep all people off the drilling
poor visibility, lights, flares, or other warning devices must be platform, drill mast and away from drill string.
posted to identify the drill’s location for other traffic. Before
leaving the operator’s seat, the operator must take the following 14. Exceeding the slope or grade limitations given for your drill
steps to prevent the blasthole drill from moving: can cause tip over, resulting in severe injuries, death or property
damage. Prior to propelling always determine the slope
• Set leveling jacks on the ground. limitations for your drill, and never travel or operate on site
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slope conditions that exceed these limitations. When the mast Maintenance Precautions
is up, always propel the drill with the operator’s cab on the
uphill side of the machine. When the mast is down, propel the Inspection, service and maintenance are essential elements in
machine with the operator’s cab on the downhill side of the the proper operation and performance of blasthole drills. The
machine. following recommendations are provided to supplement past
15. People can be pinched, entangled or crushed by moving experience, knowledge and common sense of a serviceman
machinery. Do not allow your body or clothing near any rotating concerning potential hazards associated with inspection, service
machinery, gears, pinions, ropes, cables or crawlers while the and maintenance.
machine is in operation. 1. Prior to undertaking any work on the equipment, the
16. Sudden tip-over can occur when raising, lowering, or personnel performing the work shall notify the operator about
leveling the machine with jacks, resulting in equipment damage the nature and location of the job. Appropriate lockout and
and severe personnel injury. Always level the machine at the tagout procedures must be determined and followed by all
lowest practical height that will unload the crawler belts. individuals involved to guard against potential hazards.
Inspect the ground for lifting support and add cribbing or 2. Before maintenance or service is attempted, the operator
support mats before lowering jacks. When lowering the must park the machine in a location to avoid hazards such as
machine to the ground, always lower the machine in stages, blasting areas, falling rocks and unstable ground. After parking
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maintaining a level condition until the crawler belts contact the the machine, the operator shall:
ground and are supporting the machine. Use a signal person to
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assist in watching the jacks, crawlers and machine during the • Store all drill pipe.
process. • Lower the rotary carriage to the bottom of the mast.
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17. Before raising or lowering the mast, it is recommended to • Set all brakes.
return the rotary carriage to the lowest possible position on the
mast. • Secure stabilizer and bit with deck wrenches.
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18. Lowering the mast can crush or pinch personnel or • De-energize control functions.
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equipment within the mast rest area resulting in severe injury, • Comply with lockout and tagout procedures.
death, or equipment damage. Before lowering the mast notify
personnel and inspect the mast storage area for obstructions. 3. When performing inspection, maintenance or repair work on
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After lowering the mast, verify that the mast rests on the front the drill, always follow lockout/tagout procedures as outlined in
jack caps. ANSI Z244.1 and required by OSHA and MSHA.
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19. Drilling produces flying debris and dust which can cause Lockout/tagout procedures are intended to protect personnel
serious respiratory disease, cancer, injury or death. Always working around or on the equipment by preventing accidental
lower dust curtains before drilling and inspect the curtains to start up or exposure to hazardous energy release.
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make sure all dust curtains are installed and in the lowered
position. Curtains should not be lifted to remove cuttings while The procedure requires that individual locks or tags be placed
the drill is drilling in the hole. Keep personnel off the drilling on controls, shutoff switches, valves or other devices to prevent
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platform and away from the drill hole while drilling is in usage until the person who installed the lock or tag removes it.
process. Avoid dust contamination from work cloths, eating or
drinking. Follow mine procedures for air monitoring, exposure OSHA required lockout/tagout procedures include:
limitations, and protection methods for crystalline silica A. A documented and established site policy on the steps to
exposure. follow for lockout and tagout such as:
20. Drill mast whipping or jerking can cause sudden tip-over • Notify all affected people including supervisors before
resulting in severe personnel injury, death or machine damage. lockout or tagout is used.
Air can become entrapped in the hydraulic cylinders over time.
Watch mast movement for whipping or jerking and do not • Shut off the affected drill, equipment, system or function.
continue to raise or lower the mast unless movement is smooth • Disengage, isolate or release energy supply or source.
and controlled. Purge air in the hydraulic system and cylinders
according to blasthole drill manual instructions. • Apply individual locks and/or tags on controls, switches,
valves or other devices to prevent usage.
• Try or test the drill, equipment or system to check that the
energy has been removed before service or maintenance.
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B. Employee training about the site’s lockout/tagout • Uneven stretch of multiple ropes.
procedures.
• Heat damage from any source.
C. Identification and location of shutoff switches, controls,
• A rapid increase in the number of broken wires.
valves or other devices that isolate hazardous energy are
predetermined at the site facilities. 10. Wire rope end connections must be installed properly and
inspected daily. Wire rope secured with a wedge socket should
D. After maintenance and service is finished and each lock
be installed so that the load line is in a straight line pull with the
and/or tag has been removed by the appropriate individual
eye of the socket and the loaded part of the rope is not kinked
and all affected people are notified, then restore energy or
where it leaves the wedge. The rope end should always protrude
power.
at least 6 to 9 inches beyond the socket. Attach a short piece of
4. Never attempt to start or operate the equipment if lockouts or wire rope to the rope end with two wire rope clips.
tagouts are on the controls. Prior to starting the machine, look
11. Inspection, maintenance or service of any electrical
under, within, and around the equipment to be sure everyone is
component must be done by qualified personnel. All people
clear.
working on or around the equipment should read and obey
5. Specific inspection, service and maintenance instructions for hazard signs and always use lockout and tagout procedures.
P&H blasthole drills are available from product manuals and the
12. All guards, signs, warning devices and guarding devices
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P&H service network. Always read and follow instruction
must be in place and in working condition before the blast hole
manuals and use the P&H service network for assistance.
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drill is placed back in operation after inspection, service or
6. On hydraulic and air components, release system pressure maintenance.
before attempting to make adjustments or repairs. Pressure in
13. Loose or missing hardware, bolts, or nuts should be properly
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hydraulic or air systems can be retained for long periods of time.
tightened or replaced with the manufacturer’s specified
If not properly released before maintenance people attempt to
hardware. Refer to P&H Service and Parts sources for
work on the system, this pressure can allow machinery to move,
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cause hot oil to spray, and hose ends or fittings to shoot out with
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high force. 14. Do not attempt lubrication or service while the blasthole
drill is operating. Moving parts can pinch, crush or entangle
7. Maintenance and service can involve the handling of heavy
people. Perform scheduled lubrication or service before start
parts or components which can injure personnel. Use proper
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up.
lifting and handling equipment and procedures along with
blocking to remove, support, and install heavy parts. 15. Contact your MinePro service representative for
instructions on repair or welding of the drill. Field repair by
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• Severe reduction of rope diameter or an observable increase in 17. This drill has a 24 Vdc electrical system. Ordinarily, such a
rope lay. system poses no danger to personnel. However, this system has
the capability to provide high current flow, which could cause
• Bird-caging or other distortion indicating an uneven severe injury or death. Be sure that the main electrical power has
distribution of load between rope strands. been disconnected or locked out before working on main power
• Evidence of severe corrosion, particularly in the vicinity of lines from the battery box and take all necessary precautions
attachments. when working on the drill electrical components.
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18. An optional ladder with Safe-T-Climb is available. It is
mounted on the right hand side of the mast to permit inspection
of the upper structure. A belt or harness must be worn by the
inspector and attached to the Safe-T-Climb whenever the
inspector is on the mast. The inspector must not move off the
mast ladder unless a platform of suitable design has been
provided.
19. Do not operate the drill unless you are authorized to do so.
Newly trained operators should proceed slowly and carefully.
20. Do not operate the drill when indications of over-pressure,
over-temperature, low oil pressu
21. Wear a hard hat and safety glasses when working on or
around the drill.
22. Wear ear protection while the drill is operating. Keep the
operators ca doors closed to deaden engine noise. Extended
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exposure to drill noise can be harmful to hearing.
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References
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These Safe Operating Practices instructions should be read in
conjunction with the following documents. Instructions for
obtaining these publications are given below.
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Obtain the OSHA document from your local OSHA office, or
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OSHA Office of Publications, Room N3101, Washington, DC
20210, Telephone: (202) 523-9667:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
P&H MINING EQUIPMENT OFFICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION & NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR BLASTHOLE DRILL USERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SIGN MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
READER COMMENT FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
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WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
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TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
OPERATING CONTROL AND SWITCH SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
TABULATED DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
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DRILL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 250XP-DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-A
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MODEL 250XP-ST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-B
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SECTION 2 – CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
OPERATOR CAB CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
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Manual Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
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Manual Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
OPERATING THE MAST (DL Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
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SETTING DRILL ANGLE (DL Model, Mast Horizontal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Quick Angle Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
ANGLE DRILLING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
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LOWERING MAST TO HORIZONTAL (DL Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
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OPERATING THE MAST (ST Model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
SETTING DRILL ANGLE (ST Model, Mast Horizontal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
P&H MINING EQUIPMENT OFFICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION & NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR BLASTHOLE DRILL USERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SIGN MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
READER COMMENT FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
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WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
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TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
OPERATING CONTROL AND SWITCH SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
TABULATED DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
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DRILL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 250XP-DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-A
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MODEL 250XP-ST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-B
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GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
OPERATOR CAB CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
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Manual Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
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Manual Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
OPERATING THE MAST (DL Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
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SETTING DRILL ANGLE (DL Model, Mast Horizontal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Quick Angle Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
ANGLE DRILLING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
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LOWERING MAST TO HORIZONTAL (DL Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
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OPERATING THE MAST (ST Model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
SETTING DRILL ANGLE (ST Model, Mast Horizontal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
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LIST OF FIGURES
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
Model 250XP, DL Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Model 250XP, ST Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Model 250XP Deck Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Rotary Carriage (Typical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Operating Control Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Control Switch Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
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Control Panel No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Control Panel No. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Control Panel No. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
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Control Panel No. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Control Panel No. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
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GUI Main Page, Main Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
First Sub-Page, Main Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
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Second Sub-Page, Main Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
GUI Main Page, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
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LIST OF FIGURES (Continued)
First Sub-Page, Engine Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Second Sub-Page, Engine Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
GUI Main Page, Auto-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
First Sub-Page, Auto-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
GUI Main Page, Hole Depth Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
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Propel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
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Remote Control Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Operating the Drill Using Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
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Disengaging the Flange for Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Drill Towing Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
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Setting Drill Angle (DL Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
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Drill Deck Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Quick Angle Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
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INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual provides the information required to operate the P&H Mining Equip-
ment Model 250XP Blasthole Drill. The 250XP is available in two versions, the
250XP-ST (Shovel/Truck) and the 250XP-DL (Dragline). The basic difference
between the versions is that the ST can be equipped with either one or two optional
pipe racks for single pass drilling of shallow holes, while the DL is equipped with a
carousel pipe rack designed for multiple pipe drilling to greater depths.
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For ease of reading, the Blasthole Drill will usually be referred to as the
“drill.” Maintenance instructions are provided in a separate Maintenance
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Manual. Repair parts information is provided in an electronic parts man-
ual (Link One) which is individually prepared for your specific drill by
serial number. The drill serial number is located inside the operator’s cab.
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specific drill.
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NOTICE
Part numbers are sometimes shown in this manual to identify assemblies.
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Do not use these part numbers to order repair parts. Always obtain part
numbers from the parts manual. All information in this manual, including
descriptions, specifications, and illustrations is for U.S. built drills at the
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DESCRIPTION
Basic Drill
The 250XP is a diesel powered, self propelled drill designed for rotary blast hole
drilling. Key characteristics include a low center of gravity, a high performance die-
sel engine, high performance hydraulics, and up to 105,000 lbs. of bit loading. The
250XP is capable of drilling blast holes up to 13-3/4" (349.25 mm) to a depth of 240
feet (73.2 m). The total weight of the drill is approximately 250,000 lbs. (113,400 kg).
The DL version of the drill is illustrated in Figure 1-1, the ST version in Figure 1-2
and the deck mounted components are illustrated in Figure 1-3.
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01. Rotary Carriage 13. Leveling Jack
02. Mast 14. Battery Box
03. Winch Sheaves 15. Ladder
04. Rotary Carousel 16. Engine
Pipe Rack 17. Hydraulic Tank
05. Back Brace 18. Pump Drive
06. Air Compressor and Pumps
07. Winch 19. Ladder
08. Oil Cooler 20. Filter and
09. Radiator Diverter Valves
04 10. Locking Collar 21. Air Conditioner
11. Air Filters 22. Dust Curtain
02 12. T-Tank 23. Operating Controls
24. Breakout Wrench
25. Pipe Positioner
26. Mast Tilt Lock
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01. Rotary Carriage 14. Battery Box
02. Mast 15. Ladder
03. Winch Sheaves 16. Engine
04. Single Pipe Rack 17. Hydraulic Tank
05. Back Brace 18. Pump Drive
06. Air Compressor and Pumps
07. Winch 19. Ladder
08. Oil Cooler 20. Filter and
09. Radiator Diverter Valves
10. Locking Collar 21. Air Conditioner
04 11. Air Filters 22. Dust Curtain
12. T-Tank 23. Operating Controls
02 13. Leveling Jack 24. Breakout Wrench
25. Pipe Positioner
26. Mast Tilt Locks
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HYDRAULIC AIR
COOLER CLEANERS
JACK
JACK CYLINDER
CYLINDER
T-TANK OIL
SEPARATOR
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(FUEL TANK BELOW
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FILTER BANK
DIVERTERS CABINET
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STAIRS
CAB AIR
MAST RAISING CONDITIONING,
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CYLINDERS HEATING/
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CYLINDER
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DRILL DECK
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Diesel Engine
The diesel engine is a Cummins QST 30 fully electronic unit rated 1000 HP at
1800 rpm. It is equipped with a 175 ampere alternator. An 800 US Gallon (3028
liter) fuel tank capacity allows for 24 hour operation between fills. The drill incor-
porates separate oversized air inlet filters for both the compressor and engine.
Large engine oil capacity, in conjunction with engine monitoring, promotes
extended service intervals. Air intake heaters are available as an option for cold
starting. An engine/compressor prelube system ensures that critical components
are lubricated prior to startup.
Air Compressor
A Gardner Denver SSY9 oil flooded screw compressor rated at 2500 cfm @ 65 psi is
standard. An optional 3000 cfm compressor unit is available. Both compressors
feature Gardner Denvers' patented Turn Valve Control for reducing cfm and
horsepower requirements, thus reducing operating costs.
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Undercarriage
The undercarriage has 200HP per side two-speed propel motor/transmission units
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with counter-rotation capability. Propel parking brakes are integral. The drill is
capable of speeds up to 1.9 mph (3.06 km/h). Gradeability is 74.5% with the mast
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down and 64.5% with the mast up. The rear axle is stationary and the front axle is
provided with an oscillating-type beam used to reduce twisting loads on the main
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frame.
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The pulldown mechanism is a rack and pinion drive which maintains continuous
bit loading. The rotary carriage guide rollers have a polymer coating for long life
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and are mounted on eccentrics for backlash adjustment and alignment within the
mast. Dual two-speed hydraulic motors (low-speed/high torque or high-speed/low
torque) drive the hoist/pulldown gearcase. Feed and retract rate is 125 fpm (38.1
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m/pm).
A rotary gearcase lubrication pump and three valves which control hoist/pulldown
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motor speeds and hoist brake release are mounted on top of the rotary gearcase.
The hoist brakes are integral within the hoist/pulldown motors. They are spring-
set, hydraulically released so the rotary carriage is locked in place in the event of
hydraulic system pressure failure. These brakes are parking brakes only.
The dual hydrostatic rotary motors provide up to 12,000 ft-lbs of rotary torque.
PLC interlocks between pipe-handling and rotary carriage functions prevent acci-
dental damage.
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A pipe carousel with capacity for 5 drill pipes 40' long and up to 10.75-inch diame-
ter allowing for 240-foot hole depth is standard. An optional carousel with capacity
for 6 pipes of 40’ length and up to 9.625" diameter for 280-foot hole depth is
optional. The on-board PLC monitors carousel position. The carousel is mounted
within the mast structure and is swung into the loading or unloading position at
the centerline of the drill string by two hydraulic cylinders at the top of the carou-
sel. The next pipe section is then rotated into alignment with the drill string by a
hydraulic motor and gear arrangement at the bottom of the carousel. When the
drill pipe is properly aligned, a hydraulically actuated pin locks the carousel in
position. Different pipe diameters are accommodated by means of carousel liners
which fit the openings, allowing for smaller pipe sizes.
The standard ST drill is capable of having a 65 foot drill string attached to the
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rotary carriage with the ability to raise or lower the mast with the rotary carriage
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at the top of the mast. Either one or two single pipe pipe-racks are available as
options.
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Mast and Back Braces
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The mast chords utilize structural steel members. The mast safety sling ensures
retention of a falling pipe without structural damage to the mast. An optional
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mast ladder is equipped with SAFE-T (TM) climb for safety when inspecting the
mast.
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The mast is raised and lowered by two hydraulic cylinders and is locked in the ver-
tical position by hydraulically actuated mast lock pins. The position of these pins
is monitored by the PLC.
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The back braces extend and fold automatically when the mast is raised and low-
ered. They are locked at the various drilling angles by hydraulically operated cyl-
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inder/pin arrangements. A sliding back brace collar locks the mast back braces to
hold the mast in position.
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The mast (ST and DL Models) can be raised and lowered with full carousel or pipe
racks, a drill pipe in the rotary carriage and the rotary carriage in the raised posi-
tion. This allows for quick movement from location to location.
Winch
A hydraulic motor driven winch is mounted on the lower portion of the mast to
handle tools and lift loads on the drilling platform. The winch has a 10,000 lb. lift-
ing capacity. Winch wire rope feeds through guide sheaves mounted on a support
bar on the top of the mast. Winch controls are proportional and are located in the
operators cab. An optional remote pendant control allows operation from outside
the operators cab.
Pipe Wrenches
The Model DL is usually equipped with opposing hydraulic ram type deck
wrenches to secure the drill string while adding or removing drill pipe. The Model
ST is usually equipped with a slide wrench.
Operators Controls
Controls are located in functional groupings with frequently used controls located
more closely to the operator. See Section 2 for full details.
The main hydraulic system consists of two pumps and associated filters, valves,
and components which combine to supply hydraulic power to the propel and drill-
ing systems. The main pumps are flange mounted on the pump drive transmission
(PDT) at the rear of the diesel engine.
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Auxiliary Hydraulic System
The auxiliary hydraulic system supplies pressurized oil to operate the leveling
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jacks, pipe carousel, breakout wrench, mast hoist and anchor pin cylinders, back-
brace cylinders, wrench cylinders, winch, and the dust curtain cylinders. The sys-
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tem also supplies hydraulic power to operate the backbrace tilt lock for angle
drilling and the pipe positioner motions.
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Two dust abatement systems are available. A water injection system is standard,
while a dry dust system is available as an option.
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The water injection system controls drilling dust by injecting controlled quantities
of water into the drill hole. The water is entrained in the bailing air stream and is
supplied from an 800 gallon tank in the main frame.
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The dry dust system "vacuums" the drilling dust and debris and dumps it into a
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Towing System
The drill can be towed. The final drive is designed to allow the propel brakes to be
released and the propel motors to be disengaged while towing the drill.
Pipe positioners can be mounted on the mast. The bottom positioner consists of a
hydraulically operated swing arm and pipe clamp that supports the lower portion
of the drill pipe when a pipe is being added or removed during angle drilling. It
also helps to prevent excessive pipe bowing during drilling operations. An upper
pipe positioner is available as an option.
Dust curtains surround the drilling platform to contain the dust and chips created
by drilling. The optional hydraulically-operated rear dust curtains are operated
from the operators cab. Along the sides of the drill the curtains are fixed.
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The drill serial number is located inside the operators cab.
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SIGN MAINTENANCE
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Signs of various types are located wherever required on the drill to warn personnel
of potential hazards, identify controls and components, and to provide useful infor-
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mation.
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Because these signs aid in the safe and efficient operation of the drill, inspection of
all signs must be a part of the inspection program.
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Self-addressed comment forms have been included at the rear of this manual.
Please use them to communicate questions, suggestions, or comments regarding
this manual.
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In order to transfer MSDS information from our suppliers to our customers, P&H
Mining Equipment will provide this service upon customer request. All customer
requests must be specific because of the volume and complexity of the MSDS sys-
tem. To identify the appropriate MSDS, one of the following must be included:
P&H part number, vendor trade name or vendor name.
Address inquiries concerning MSDS to your local P&H MinePro Services repre-
sentative.
WARRANTY
The terms of warranty for your drill are defined in the warranty document which
accompanies each drill, including any special vendor operating or maintenance
instructions.
The warranty does not cover any damage caused by failure to follow operating
instructions, abuse (including operation of the drill in excess of rated capacity),
improper maintenance, accident or unauthorized modification of the equipment.
The warranty will be voided in whole or in part if the drill is operated under any of
the following conditions:
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3. With accessories not designed, furnished, or approved by P&H Mining Equip-
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ment.
4. With modifications which affect the operation or capacity of the blasthole drill.
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Certain commonly used drill terms are defined below.
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AIR SYSTEM (BIT OR MAIN). The sole function of the main air system is to sup-
ply a large volume of compressed air to the drill bit for cooling and to blow debris
out of the drill hole.
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equipment, including the leveling jacks, pipe racks or carousel, breakout or slide
wrench, deck hatch, mast hoist cylinders, anchor pin cylinders, deck wrench cylin-
ders, winch, back brace locks, and the optional hydraulically operated dust cur-
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tain. The system also supplies hydraulic power to operate the backbrace tilt locks
for angle hole drilling and the optional upper and lower pipe positioners.
BACK BRACES. The back braces are jointed tubular steel supports which support
the mast in the selected drilling position.
BACK BRACE COLLARS. The back brace collars slide over the back brace knee
joints to prevent the back braces from folding when the mast is in the raised posi-
tion.
CAROUSEL (DL MODEL). The rotary carousel holds up to six drill pipes. The car-
ousel is mounted within the mast and is swung into the loading or unloading posi-
tion in line with the drill string. It is then rotated by a hydraulic motor and gear
drive to align the selected drill pipe with the drill string.
COLLARING. Collaring is the procedure used to pilot a new drill hole. The pilot
hole helps to center the drill string and minimizes material break-out and fall-in.
CRAWLER TRACK. The crawler track is an assembly of crawler shoes and link
pins which provides a continuous path on which the drill is propelled.
DECK WRENCHES. Deck wrenches are mounted on the deck of ST Model drills
on opposite sides of the deck bushing. They are optional for the DL Model. They
consist of a pair of opposed hydraulic rams that extend to grip and support drill
pipe while adding or removing drill bits, stabilizers, or an additional section of
drill pipe.
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DRILL BIT. The drill bit is a rotated tool used to penetrate rock formations. It is
driven by drill pipe(s) in the drill string via the rotary carriage.
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DRILL PIPE. Drill pipe is a section of steel pipe, threaded male on one end and
female on the other, on which the drill bit, stabilizer, or another drill pipe is
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DRILL STRING. The drill pipe, stabilizer, drill bit and other components comprise
the drill string.
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DRY DUST CONTROL SYSTEM. An optional dry dust control system is designed
to suck dust and small debris from inside the dust curtain area into a hopper
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DUST CURTAIN. A standard fixed dust curtain encloses the area around the drill
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string immediately below the drilling platform. It restricts the travel of flying rock
chips and dust which result from drilling. A hydraulically operated section of dust
curtain is available as an option. When raised, it provides better visibility when
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FRONT/REAR. The front of the drill is the end opposite the operators cab. The
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HOIST BRAKES. The hoist brakes are integral with the two hoist/pulldown
motors. They are used to stop and hold vertical movement of the rotary carriage.
JACK PADS. Jack pads are metal plates attached to the lower end of leveling
jacks. The jack pads provide a large surface area on which the leveling jack can
bear.
LEVELING SYSTEM. Four leveling jacks are located at the four corners of the
main frame. They are controlled from the operators cab or the optional remote pro-
pel controller. The two rear jacks (closest to the operators cab) are independently
adjustable. The two front jacks operate as a self-equalizing pair.
The optional auto-leveling system, when activated, automatically raises the drill
to the lowest possible level operating plane.
MAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. The main hydraulic system propels the drill and
powers the rotary carriage. It consists of two closed-loop hydrostatic pumping sys-
tems with hydraulic motors, filters, strainers, and propel motion controls. The sys-
tem also provides pressure to release the propel parking brakes, the hoist brake,
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and to operate the lube pump and the rotary, hoist, and propel speed controls.
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MAST. The mast is a welded structural steel assembly that supports and guides
the rotary carriage. The pipe racks or carousel, winch, breakout wrench, and pipe
positioners are also secured to and supported by the mast. The mast is raised or
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lowered by two hydraulic cylinders.
MAST ANCHOR PINS. The mast anchor pins are hydraulic cylinder-operated
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locking pins used to secure the mast in the vertical position. They are located on
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the frame beneath the drilling deck.
MAST CROWN. The mast crown is located at the top of the mast. It ties the mast
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MAST RAISING CYLINDERS. These two cylinders are deck mounted and are
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MAST PIVOT PINS. The mast pivot pins are the pins about which the mast
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OPERATORS CAB. The operators cab contains the operating controls, indicators,
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gauges and the Graphical Users Interface (GUI). All drill operations are controlled
from the operators cab.
PIPE POSITIONER. Both the optional upper and lower pipe positioners are
attached to the mast assembly. They consist of a hydraulically-operated swing arm
and pipe clamp loop which support drill pipe when sections are being added or
removed during angle drilling.
PIPE RACK (ST Models). Each pipe rack is located within the mast and stores a
single string of drill pipe. A second (optional) pipe rack is available.
PIPE SLING. The pipe sling is a permanent frame mounted part way up the mast
to restrain pipe sections from falling if one should become uncoupled from the
rotary carriage, pipe rack, or carousel.
POWER UNIT. The hydraulic pump drive transmission (PDT) and the air com-
pressor are mounted on opposite ends of the diesel engine, on a common sub-base.
The engine provides the power to drive all of the drill functions. For purposes of
this manual, the power unit is defined as the engine and the PDT. The air com-
pressor is not considered to be part of the power unit.
Steering is accomplished by individual control of the speed of the left and right
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PROPEL DIRECTION. The drill is propelled forward when the drilling platform
and operators cab trail the drill in the direction of travel. The drill is propelled to
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PULLDOWN. Pulldown is the downward force applied to the rotary bit by the
hoist/pulldown motors while drilling.
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PUMP DRIVE TRANSMISSION (PDT). All of the pumps that power the main and
auxiliary hydraulic systems are mounted on and driven by the PDT. The PDT is a
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gear reducer having multiple output shafts, all driven from a common diesel
engine input shaft. Each hydraulic pump is flange mounted and direct coupled to a
PDT output drive shaft.
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ROTARY CARRIAGE. The rotary carriage provides rotary and vertical motion to
the drill string.
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Two reversible hydraulic pumps drive a rotary gear reducer to impart bidirec-
tional rotary motion to the drill string.
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Two reversible hoist/pulldown motors provide vertical motion to lift or lower the
drill string. Hoist brakes are an integral part of each hoist/pulldown motor.
SINGLE PASS DRILLING. Single pass drilling is the process of drilling a blast-
hole to a depth no greater than the distance the rotary carriage can travel from top
to bottom of the mast, using a single length of drill string. The drill string does not
have to be removed from the drill while traveling to the next drill hole location.
SLIDE WRENCH. The slide wrench replaces deck wrenches on most DL Model
drills. The one piece wrench, operated by a hydraulic cylinder, moves in or out to
engage or disengage slots on the lower of the two drill pipes which meet at the drill
deck. When engaged, it supports and prevents the rotation of the lower drill pipe
while adding pipe or breaking pipe joints.
WINCH. A mast mounted winch is provided for tool handling on the drilling plat-
form. The winch wire rope feeds upward, passes over two guide sheaves mounted
on the mast crown and back down to the drilling platform.
Figures 1-5 and 1-6 provide explanations of the symbols used to explain the func-
tions of the various controls in the operators cab. Refer to these illustrations if you
are unsure of the meaning of a symbol.
TABULATED DATA
Attachments at the end of this section provide specifications for the Model 250XP-
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DL and Model 250XP-ST, respectively.
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VARIABLE
AUTO LEVEL HVAC ROTATIONAL
HORN STOP FAN SPEED SINGLE
DIRECTION
FRONT RIGHT
DUST CURTAIN JACK AUTO LEVEL DEMIST
RAISE/LOWER
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PROPEL PROPEL CAROUSEL CAROUSEL
DIRECTIONS
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FUNCTIONS OVER HOLE STORE
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BACK BRACE WATER
BACK BRACE PIPE POSITIONER
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TILT LOCK
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RAISE/LOWER CAROUSEL
WRENCH DECK WRENCH
ROTATE
ENGAGE DISENGAGE
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BREAKOUT
BREAKOUT WRENCH PULL DOWN
WRENCH PULL DOWN
ROTATE COUNTER- FORCE
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BREAKOUT
BREAKOUT HOIST
WRENCH RATE OF
WRENCH RATE ADJUST
ROTATE PENETRATION
STORE
CLOCKWISE
HOIST
ROTARY SPEED BIT AIR HOIST BRAKE
HIGH SPEED
ADJUST
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REMOTE CONTROL JACKS RAISE DRILL LIGHTS
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JACKS LOWER
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS
• Overall Length (mast down): 67’4” (20.5m)
• Overall Length (mast up): 46’11” (14.3m)
• Overall Width: 23’ (7m)
• Overall Height (mast up): 66’1” (20.1m)
• Overall Height (mast down): 25’8” (7.8m)
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PIPE HANDLING
• System Type: Hydraulically Operated Rotary Carousel Design
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• Carousel Capacity: 5 Pipes up to 10-5/8” (270 mm) Diameter
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• Single-Pass Drilling Depth: 40’ (12m)
• Mast Design: Combination Tube and Angle Construction
• Raising / Lowering Capability: Pipe Rack Full With Rotary Head
in the Up Position
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• Angle Drilling up to 20 in 5 Increments
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ROTARY
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PULLDOWN / HOIST
• Design: Dual Hydrostatic / Direct Drive Design
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LEVELING
• Jacks: Four (4). Jack Cylinder System.
POWER UNIT
• Diesel Engine: Cummins QST 30 Fully Electronically Controlled • Air Filtration: Dual Donaldson SRG Series 2-Stage Dry Type
• Power Rating: 1000 hp @ 1800 rpm • Monitoring: Basic Engine Parameters
• Fuel Capacity: 800 Gallons (3028 Liters).
PROPEL
• Design: Dual Hydrostatic Crawler Design • Power: 200 hp Each Crawler
• Counterrotation Capability: Standard • Crawler Shoes: 900 mm
• Speed: Up to 1.9 mph (3.05 kph)
HYDRAULICS
• Main System: Closed Loop Design Utilizing Dual Variable- • Control Valves: Vickers Stack Valves (PLC-controlled)
Displacement Piston Pumps For Rotary, Pulldown and Propel • Hydraulic Lines: Steel Lines used Extensively
Operations • Mast Cylinders: 10’6” (3.2 m) length x 60” (1524 mm) Stroke
• Auxiliary System: Open Loop Design Utilizing a Two-Section Vane
Pump for Leveling, Pipe Handling
LEVELING MAST RAISING LUBE PLC FILTER ENGINE ENGINE AIR COMPRESSOR
JACK CYLINDERS TANK CONTROL DIVERTORS COOLER MUFFLER COOLER LEVELING
DRILL CYLINDER CABINET JACK
DECK CYLINDER
HYDRAULIC
COOLER
MAST
AIR
CLEANERS
LEVELING
VALVE JACK
BANKS CYLINDER
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T-TANK
HYDRAULIC
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TANK
HYDRAULIC AIR COMPRESSOR
OPERATOR’S PUMPS DIESEL
CAB AIR CONDITIONING / LEVELING (FUEL TANK BELOW
CAB ENGINE
HEATING / JACK
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DECK)
PRESSURIZATION CYLINDER
OPERATOR’S CAB
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• Design: Designed for Maximum Operator’s Comfort and Efficient • Visibility: Full 360 Degrees
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One-Man Operation • Roof Window: Roof Window for Full Mast View
• Size: Cab is Designed to Comfortably Accomodate 2 People • Climate Control: Options Available
• Controls: All Controls Within Easy Reach of the Operator. ISO • AM / FM Radio with Stereo Cassette
International Standard Symbols used on Backlit Control Console
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• Type: Gardner-Denver SSY3*/ Oil Flooded Screw Compressor • Efficiency: Low Torque Start, Patented Turn Valve Capacity Control
• Rating: 2,500 scfm (71 cubic meters per minute) 65 psi (448kpa) • Dual Donaldson SRG Series 2-Stage Dry Type Inlet Filtration
ELECTRICAL
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STANDARDS
• Ambient Temperature Range: Up to 120oF (53oC) • Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft. (3048 m) above sea level
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
• Deep Hole Package: 280’ depth capability • Compressor Pre-Lube
• Angle Drilling (Up to 30 degrees in 5 degree increments) • GPS Platform
• Bit Loading: 105,000 lbs / 47,670kg • PLC Controls
• Main Air System: 3,000 scfm (85 cubic meters / minute) 65 psi • Remote Propel Controls
• Automatic Drilling • Cold Weather Protection Package
• Advanced Engine Diagnostics • Rotary Shock Coupling
• Roller Style Deck Bushing • Wiggins Remote (ground-level) ‘FASTFIL’ System for Fuel, Hydraulic
• Water Injection Dust Suppression System Oil, Engine Oil, Lube System, Engine Coolant, Pump Drive Lubrication
• Dry Dust Suppression • Drill Tool Package (Pipe sub, lifting bell, bit wrench, sleeved deck bushing)
• Operator Cab Mylar Retractable Window Shades • Full Drill Pipe Complement
• Lincoln Centralized Automatic Lubrication System • ‘SUREWRENCH ’ Hydraulic Breakout Wrench
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■ Operator comfort provided by ergonomic seating, optional
advanced climate control, and shock mountings for
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reduced noise and vibration.
■ Control interlock logic is PLC based for increased
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systems reliability and proper operational sequences.
low coolant level) batteries with 2600 CCA (cold crank amps) capacity. A
175 amp heavy duty alternator is standard. Air intake
◆ Crank Case Pressure (continuous blowby pressure)
heaters standard for cold starts.
◆ Flywheel Speed Sensor (RPM)
■ Engine automatic pre-lube feature ensures critical areas
◆ Fuel System (fuel rail pressure)
are lubricated prior to start-up.
◆ Air System (ambient air pressure, boost pressure, turbo
■ Fuel capacity: 800 US gallon (3028 liter) fuel tank.
inlet pressure, intake manifold temperature, individual
exhaust port temperature) ■ Modine radiator engine cooling system.
◆ Communication Systems (electronic engine control, drill
control systems)
Designed for Maintainability
■ Optional operator cab GUI display provides fault
■ With the above options, diagnostics and troubleshooting
information for troubleshooting assistance.
can be carried out from the operator’s cab. Engine
■ Optional electronic monitoring combined with engine sized
information management system tells the operator what is
for drilling loads extends time between service intervals.
wrong, the problem it is causing, when it happened, where
■ Large engine air filtration capacity, combined with the
it is located, and how to fix it.
location of the air filters well-away from the source of dust
■ Electronics monitoring combined with extra-large engine created during the drilling process, contributes to extended
oil capacity extends time between service intervals and time between change-out.
ensures that servicing is carried out when necessary. ■ Uncluttered machinery deck increases ease-of-access
during maintenance.
■ Rotary drive shaft equipped with rugged, long-lasting and
easily removed Deublin shaft air swivel.
■ Optional cab climate control is situated at deck level for
safe and easy maintenance (not on cab roof).
■ No clutches or PTO’s to maintain on the diesel engine.
■ Pulldown arrangement utilizes dual hydraulic drive
motors directly driving rack pinions (in effect, no pulldown
gearcase).
■ Extensive use of steel tubing for the hydraulics provides
superior reliability and oil cooling compared to flexible
hydraulic hoses used on other drills in its class.
■ Propel undercarriage is the largest and most rugged in
this class of drill.
■ Electronic on-board parts manual is standard.
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surroundings from a comfortable, seated position:
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◆ Drill Bit ◆ Drill Deck
◆ Mast ◆ Rotary Head
◆ Forward- and reverse-propel perspectives
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■ Machine’s low center-of-gravity increases stability which
is further enhanced by water injection and diesel fuel tank
situated in the center of the machine, inside the
mainframe.
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■ Easy access to deck-level areas requiring routine
maintenance, reducing the need for ladders and awkward
safety restraints. ■ Chainless rack-and-pinion pulldown provides positive
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■ Ample standard lighting further adds to drill safety. bit loading. Combined with high-volume bailing air, this
feature contributes to increased bit life and penetration
Productive Operating Envelope rate.
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Note: All designs, specifications and components of equipment described above are subject to change at manufacturer's sole discretion at any time without advance notice.
Data published herein is informational in nature and shall not be construed to warrant suitability of machine for any particular purpose as performance may vary with conditions
encountered. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty for this machine. P&H Mining Equipment, P. O. Box 310, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201.
A Harnischfeger Industries Company.
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250XP-ST
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MACHINE SPECIFICATION FOR
SHOVEL-TRUCK APPLICATION DRILL
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
• Overall Length (mast down): 86’8” (26.4m)
• Overall Length (mast up): 52’8” (16.1m)
• Overall Width: 23’ (7m)
• Overall Height (mast up): 91’2” (27.8m)
• Overall Height (mast down): 27’5” (8.4m)
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• Single-Pass Drilling Depth: 65’ (19.8 m)
• Mast Design: Combination Tube and Angle Construction
• Raising / Lowering Capability
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• Rotary Torque: to 12,000 ft/lbs. (16,272 nm)
• Rotary Speed: to 200 RPM
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PULLDOWN / HOIST
LEVELING
POWER UNIT
• Diesel Engine: Cummins QST 30 Fully Electronically Controlled • Air Filtration: Dual Donaldson SRG Series 2-Stage Dry Type
• Power Rating: 1000 hp @ 1800 rpm • Monitoring: Basic Engine Parameters
• Fuel Capacity: 800 Gallons (3028 Liters)
PROPEL
• Design: Dual Hydrostatic Crawler Design • Power: 200 hp Each Crawler
• Counterrotation Capability: Standard • Crawler Shoes: 900 mm
• Speed: Up to 1.9 mph (3.05 kph)
HYDRAULICS
• Main System: Closed Loop Design Utilizing Dual Variable- • Control Valves: Vickers Stack Valves (PLC-controlled)
Displacement Piston Pumps For Rotary, Pulldown and Propel • Hydraulic Lines: Steel Lines used Extensively
Operations • Mast Cylinders: 10’6” (3.2 m) length x 60” (1524 mm) Stroke
• Auxiliary System: Open Loop Design Utilizing a Two-Section Vane
Pump for Leveling, Pipe Handling
LEVELING MAST RAISING LUBE PLC FILTER ENGINE ENGINE AIR COMPRESSOR
JACK CYLINDERS TANK CONTROL DIVERTORS COOLER MUFFLER COOLER LEVELING
DRILL CYLINDER CABINET JACK
DECK CYLINDER
HYDRAULIC
COOLER
MAST
AIR
CLEANERS
LEVELING
VALVE JACK
BANKS CYLINDER
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T-TANK
HYDRAULIC
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TANK
HYDRAULIC AIR COMPRESSOR
OPERATOR’S PUMPS DIESEL
CAB AIR CONDITIONING / LEVELING (FUEL TANK BELOW
CAB ENGINE
HEATING / JACK
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PRESSURIZATION CYLINDER
OPERATOR’S CAB
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One-Man Operation. • Roof Window: Roof Window for Full Mast View
• Size: Cab is Designed to Comfortably Accomodate 2 People. • Climate Control: Options Available
• Controls: All Controls Within Easy Reach of the Operator. ISO • AM / FM Radio with Stereo Cassette
International Standard Symbols used on Backlit Control Console
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• Type: Gardner-Denver SSY3 Oil Flooded Screw Compressor • Efficiency: Low Torque Start, Patented Turn Valve Capacity Control
• Rating: 2,500 scfm (71 cubic meters per minute) 65 psi (448kpa) • Dual Donaldson SRG Series 2-Stage Dry Type Inlet Filtration
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ELECTRICAL
• General: 24 Volt System • Flood Lighting: 15 Quartz Halogen Lights
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STANDARDS
• Ambient Temperature Range: Up to 120oF (53oC) • Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft. (3048 m) above sea level
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
• Bit Loading: 105,000 lbs / 47,670kg • GPS Platform
• Main Air System: 3,000 scfm (85 cubic meters / minute) 65 psi • PLC Controls
• Automatic Drilling • Remote Propel Controls
• Advanced Engine Diagnostics • Cold Weather Protection Package
• Roller Style Deck Bushing • Rotary Shock Coupling
• Water Injection Dust Suppression System • Wiggins Remote (ground-level) ‘FASTFIL’ System for Fuel, Hydraulic
• Dry Dust Suppression Oil, Engine Oil, Lube System, Engine Coolant, Pump Drive Lubrication
• Parallogram-style Pipe Racks (for up to two 32’6” pipes) • Drill Tool Package (Pipe sub, lifting bell, bit wrench, sleeved deck bushing)
• Operator Cab Mylar Retractable Window Shades • Full Drill Pipe Complement
• Lincoln Centralized Automatic Lubrication System • ‘SUREWRENCH ’ Hydraulic Breakout Wrench
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■ Operator comfort provided by ergonomic seating, optional
advanced climate control, and shock mountings for
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reduced noise and vibration.
■ Control interlock logic is PLC based for increased
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systems reliability and proper operational sequences.
low coolant level) batteries with 2600 CCA (cold crank amps) capacity. A
175 amp heavy duty alternator is standard. Air intake
◆ Crank Case Pressure (continuous blowby pressure)
heaters standard for cold starts.
◆ Flywheel Speed Sensor (RPM)
■ Engine automatic pre-lube feature ensures critical areas
◆ Fuel System (fuel rail pressure)
are lubricated prior to start-up.
◆ Air System (ambient air pressure, boost pressure, turbo
■ Fuel capacity: 800 US gallon (3028 liter) fuel tank.
inlet pressure, intake manifold temperature, individual
exhaust port temperature) ■ Modine radiator engine cooling system.
◆ Communication Systems (electronic engine control, drill
control systems)
Designed for Maintainability
■ Optional operator cab GUI display provides fault
■ With the above options, diagnostics and troubleshooting
information for troubleshooting assistance.
can be carried out from the operator’s cab. Engine
■ Optional electronic monitoring combined with engine sized
information management system tells the operator what is
for drilling loads extends time between service intervals.
wrong, the problem it is causing, when it happened, where
■ Large engine air filtration capacity, combined with the
it is located, and how to fix it.
location of the air filters well-away from the source of dust
■ Electronics monitoring combined with extra-large engine created during the drilling process, contributes to extended
oil capacity extends time between service intervals and time between change-out.
ensures that servicing is carried out when necessary. ■ Uncluttered machinery deck increases ease-of-access
during maintenance.
■ Rotary drive shaft equipped with rugged, long-lasting and
easily removed Deublin shaft air swivel.
■ Optional cab climate control is situated at deck level for
safe and easy maintenance (not on cab roof).
■ No clutches or PTO’s to maintain on the diesel engine.
■ Pulldown arrangement utilizes dual hydraulic drive
motors directly driving rack pinions (in effect, no pulldown
gearcase).
■ Extensive use of steel tubing for the hydraulics provides
superior reliability and oil cooling compared to flexible
hydraulic hoses used on other drills in its class.
■ Propel undercarriage is the largest and most rugged in
this class of drill.
■ Electronic on-board parts manual is standard.
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◆ Drill Bit ◆ Drill Deck
◆ Mast ◆ Rotary Head
◆ Forward- and reverse-propel perspectives
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■ Machine’s low center-of-gravity increases stability which
is further enhanced by water injection and diesel fuel tank
situated in the center of the machine, inside the
mainframe.
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maintenance, reducing the need for ladders and awkward
safety restraints.
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■ Hole diameter up to 13.75” (349mm), to a depth up to 65’ and rotary head in the top position to facilitate quick
(19.8 m). movement from bench to bench.
■ High-torque, high-speed rotary -- up to 12,000 ft/lbs
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designed with carburized and ground gearing to handle for a diesel / hydraulic price tag.
high torque, vibration and impact loading for longer life and
increased reliability. ■ On-board electronics provide compatibility with future
advances in control technology (e.g. Auto-drill), upcoming
■ High hoist capacity lifts 240’ of 10 ¾” drill string. P&H maintenance diagnostic programs, and link up with
■ Standard propel speeds up to 1.9mph (3.05 km/hr). mine communication networks.
■ Up to 3000 scfm air capacity at 65 psi (no auxiliary air ■ P&H 250XP-ST is designed to meet the high-production
compressor required). requirements of the large walking dragline operation, and
also deliver high performance in difficult-to-access mine
■ Chainless rack-and-pinion pulldown provides positive bit areas.
loading. Combined with high-volume bailing air, this
feature contributes to increased bit life and penetration
rate.
Note: All designs, specifications and components of equipment described above are subject to change at manufacturer's sole discretion at any time without advance notice.
Data published herein is informational in nature and shall not be construed to warrant suitability of machine for any particular purpose as performance may vary with conditions
encountered. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty for this machine. P&H Mining Equipment, P. O. Box 310, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201.
A Harnischfeger Industries Company.
XS-1515-1 1AG-499
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
SECTION 2
GENERAL
This section identifies and describes the standard drill controls and most of the
optional drill controls. Before attempting to operate this drill, study this manual
and become thoroughly familiar with the location and purpose of each control.
NOTICE
Describing an optional control does not mean that it is provided on a par-
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OPERATOR CAB CONTROLS
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Figure 2-1 illustrates the standard arrangement of the operator cab controls. The
controls are grouped on six control panels and include a Graphic User Interface
(GUI). The GUI is designed to display the information collected and processed by
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The control panels may vary slightly from drill to drill due to optional features.
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Therefore, the operator should carefully compare the specific drill being operated
with the control panel illustrations, with the understanding that minor differences
may exist.
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All faults indicated on the GUI are accompanied by an audible “beep” type alarm.
Some faults are minor and will allow the operator to continue drill operation until
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a more convenient time for fault correction. Some of the more significant faults
automatically shut the drill down or stop certain functions, either immediately or
within 30 seconds of fault detection. For more information, see the topic
“GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (GUI)” on Page 2-18.
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5. ENGINE WARNING/ENGINE STOP DISPLAY. When the ENGINE WARN-
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illuminates, the operator must immediately stop the engine to prevent damage
to the engine.
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6. ENGINE FAULT CODE DISPLAY. When one or more engine faults are
detected by the engine protection system, this increment/decrement type dis-
play will identify the faults detected. Each fault is identified by a three digit
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7. DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY. Depress this switch to obtain the engine fault code
on item (05, Figure 2-2). See the fault code listing that begins on Page 2-35.
9. ENGINE START KEY. This key is used to start the diesel engine when held in
the “D” ENGINE START position.
10. ENGINE SPEED SWITCH. This switch is used to select either high or low
engine speed.
11. AM - FM RADIO. This is a radio for operator use. The engine start key must
be in the ON or accessory position to allow radio operation.
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01. Emergency Stop Push-button 08. RR Leveling Jack
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NOTICE
The following functions of control panel no. 2 will not operate until the
ENGINE SPEED switch (10, Figure 2-2) is set to the HIGH position. The
only exceptions are the horn and emergency stop push-button.
NOTICE
Similar emergency stop push-buttons are located on a panel adjacent to
the engine, and along the right platform.
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3. PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. Depress this switch to the SET position to apply
propel parking brakes. Depress this switch to the RELEASE position to enable
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release of the propel brakes and thus enable drill travel. This is a 2-position
ON-OFF switch. When the drill is in the PROPEL mode and the brake is
released, the back-up alarm will sound.
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Instead it enables the Propel Joystick so that joystick movement releases
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4. PROPEL SPEED SWITCH. This switch is used to select either the fast-speed/
low torque (HIGH) or slow-speed/high torque (LOW) speed range. Select the
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cleaned or inspected. After portions of the track have been cleaned, it may be
necessary to operate the tracks, without propelling the drill, to obtain access to
the remainder of the tracks for cleaning or inspection. This is a 2-position ON -
OFF switch.
7. PROPEL CONTROLLER. This joystick is used to control the speed and direc-
tion of drill travel. With the MODE SELECTOR SWITCH (11, Figure 2-7) in
the PROPEL position and the propel brake released, moving the joystick
straight forward or backward will cause the drill to move straight forward or
backward. The speed at which the drill will move is determined by the amount
of controller movement from the centered, neutral position. Moving the joy-
stick left or right from the neutral position will cause the drill to turn in that
direction. The sharpness of the turn is determined by the amount of movement
of the joystick.
10. FRONT LEVELING JACKS SWITCH. Depress this momentary switch to the
LOWER position to lower the front of the drill. Both front jacks will lower.
Depress this switch to the RAISE position to raise the front of the drill.
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11. AUTO-LEVEL SWITCH (OPTION). Depress this three position momentary
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switch to the RAISE position to automatically raise the drill to a level condi-
tion and to the LOWER position to automatically lower it from a raised posi-
tion. This is a 3-position momentary ON - OFF - ON switch.
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12. AUTO-LEVEL STOP SWITCH (OPTION). Depress this momentary contact
switch to immediately stop the operation of the auto-level system.
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03. Demist Control Switch 07. Spare
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4. DOME LIGHT DIMMER. Use this dimmer switch to control dome light inten-
sity.
6. DRILL LIGHTS SWITCH. Use this switch to turn the external drill lights on
and off.
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01. Back Brace Lock Switch 06. Breakout Wrench Switch
02. Back Brace Tilt Lock Switch 07. Breakout Wrench Operate Switch
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NOTICE
The engine must be operating at HIGH speed before these functions will
operate (10, Figure 2-2).
1. BACK BRACE LOCK SWITCH. This switch is used to latch and unlatch the
(optional) back brace lock mechanisms. It is used for angle drilling only.
Depress this switch to the LOCKED position to secure the back braces in
position for drilling. Depress the switch to the UNLOCKED position to allow
the back braces to fold and the mast to be repositioned. The switch is used in
conjunction with MAST POSITION SWITCH (4).
2. BACK BRACE TILT LOCK SWITCH. This switch is used to latch and unlatch
the (optional) back brace tilt lock mechanism. It is used for angle drilling only.
Depress this switch to the LOCKED position to secure the back braces in one
of several adjustable positions for vertical or off-vertical drilling. Depress the
switch to the UNLOCKED position to allow the back braces to be shortened or
lengthened for drilling at different angles. This switch is used in conjunction
with MAST POSITION SWITCH (4).
3. MAST ANCHOR PIN SWITCH. This switch is used to lock the mast in the
vertical drilling position. This switch is used in conjunction with MAST POSI-
TION SWITCH (4) and BACK BRACE LOCK SWITCH (1).
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Depress this switch to the RAISE position to raise the mast to the desired
drilling angle. Depress this switch to the LOWER position to lower the mast to
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the travel position or a greater drilling angle. This switch is used in conjunc-
tion with controls 1, 2, and 3 above.
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5. SPARE. This space is reserved for future product features.
string from the direction indicated. Turn this switch counterclockwise to bring
a new drill pipe into alignment with the drill string from the opposite direc-
tion.
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9. CAROUSEL STORE SWITCH. Depress this switch to the upper (over hole)
position to bring the carousel into alignment with the drill string. Depress this
switch to the lower (store) position to store the carousel.
10. PIPE POSITIONER SWITCH. When installing a new pipe to the drill string,
depress this switch to the upper (engaged) position to clasp and support the
new pipe. Depress this switch to the lower (disengaged) position to disengage
the pipe positioner from the drill string, before resuming drilling.
NOTICE
The pipe positioner can also be used to support the drill pipe while in the
vertical position to minimize drill pipe whip.
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NOTICE
The engine must be operating at HIGH speed before these functions will
operate. See item (10, Figure 2-2).
2. BIT FORCE CONTROL. This rotary control is used to limit the pulldown
force. Control is infinitely variable from the minimum setting to a preset max-
imum. Pulldown force is displayed on the bit load gauge above the control in
thousands of psi or bar.
B. NEUTRAL. In this position, the rotary carriage will slowly descend under
the weight of the rotary carriage and drill string.
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The rate of descent will vary, depending on the position (drill, hoist or
thread) of the MODE SELECT SWITCH (11, Figure 2-7).
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C. HOIST. In the HOIST position, the operator controls the upward rate of
travel of the drill bit and rotary carriage. The rate of upward travel
increases as the lever is pushed away from the operator from the neutral
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5. DECK OR SLIDE WRENCH SWITCH. This switch controls the deck or slide
wrench cylinders. Momentarily depress the switch to the upper (extend) posi-
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tion to engage the wrenches to the drill string. Momentarily depress the switch
to the lower (retract) position to disengage the wrenches from the drill string.
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6. WATER INJECTION ON/OFF SWITCH. This switch turns on or turns off the
water injection function.
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Water injection will not operate until bit air is turned ON and a mini-
mum of 30 psi (2.1 bar) air pressure is indicated.
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01. Bit Rotary Speed Control 09. Deck Hatch Switch
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NOTICE
The engine must be operating at HIGH speed before these functions will
operate. See item (10, Figure 2-2).
1. BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL. This control selects the direction and speed
of rotation of the drill string within the speed range selected by drill speed
range selector switch (4). The following descriptions apply when MODE
SELECT switch (11) is in either the DRILL, HOIST, or THREAD mode.
A. CLOCKWISE. When the speed control is turned clockwise, the drill string
will turn in a clockwise direction. Rotational speed will increase in propor-
tion to the setting (from 1 to 7) as the control is turned from the NEUTRAL
(0) position.
B. NEUTRAL. In the NEUTRAL (0) position, the drill string does not rotate.
2. BIT AIR SWITCH. This two-position switch is used to initiate the flow of air to
the drill bit. Place the switch in the ON position to start air flow to the drill
bit. Place the switch in the OFF position to shut off air flow to the drill bit.
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revolutions per minute (rpm). The range is 0 to 200 rpm in both forward and
reverse directions.
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4. DRILL SPEED RANGE SWITCH. This push-button switch selects either the
high or low drill bit speed range. In low range - low torque the range is 0 -100
rpm. In the high range - high torque range the range is 0 - 200 rpm.
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6. BIT AIR PRESSURE GAUGE. This gauge indicates bit air pressure. The
gauge range is from 0 to 200 psi (13.6 bar). Pressure will vary depending in
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part on bit orifice size and customer-selected main air system pressure.
7. HOIST BRAKE SWITCH. This switch is illuminated amber when set. Momen-
tarily pull up this switch to release the hoist brakes and permit movement of
the rotary carriage. When the brakes are released, the amber lamp will go out.
Momentarily press this switch to set the hoist brake and prevent movement of
the rotary carriage. The push-button will turn on (amber) when the brakes set.
When the above conditions have been met, place this switch in the ON position
to engage the automatic drilling function and in the OFF position to disengage
the automatic drilling function.
9. DECK HATCH SWITCH. Use this switch to open or close the deck hatch to
view inside the dust curtain area.
10. GUI FAULT RESET SWITCH. This switch will illuminate to indicate a fault
condition. Following the correction of a fault condition, depress this switch
when the fault switch is lit to reset the GUI, clear the fault indicators and per-
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11. MODE SELECT SWITCH. This switch is used to select the PROPEL, HOIST,
DRILL, or THREAD function. Place the switch in the PROPEL position to
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enable propel motion; in the HOIST position to enable hoist/lowering motion of
the rotary carriage; the DRILL position to enable the drilling function; and the
THREAD position to thread on additional lengths of drill pipe. In the
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THREAD position, the speed of the rotary drill string is reduced to enable easy
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THREAD LUBE control (5) above.
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NOTICE
The drill can perform normally while in hoist mode. However, pulldown
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Description
The Graphic User Interface (GUI) is a “touch screen” digital monitor that displays
information gathered and processed by the PLC. It is used both to monitor drill
operating parameters and to change them when necessary.
When the drill is started, the GUI will automatically turn on and the MAIN PAGE
(Figure 2-8) will be displayed.
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screen. If the fault is displayed in green, it has been cleared. If the fault is dis-
played in red, it is active. The next occurring fault will start at the top of the
screen. A communications fault will always come up from a cold start (when the
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engine is started by turning the key switch from off to on).
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An engine fault code chart is located at the end of this section
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Main Page
This page shows the current condition of the drill. The operator should observe
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this page prior to operating the drill to ensure that the current condition of the
drill is understood and that further operation is appropriate for the drill condi-
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The MAIN page has sub-pages which are displayed by touching the appropriate
block. The pages which affect the operator are shown, in the order they will appear
on the GUI, in this section.
NOTICE
The pointing finger on the Main Page illustration indicates that the GUI
pages which follow are accessed by touching the indicated block. When
another group of pages is accessed from a different block on the MAIN
page is reprinted with the finger pointing to the appropriate block.
12. Touch the MAIN FAULT SCREEN block on the on the Main Page (see Figure
2-8). This will display the MAIN FAULT screen. The MAIN FAULT screen is
divided into numbered groups. The group (or groups) containing active faults
will be illuminated in red. Touch the red block to bring up a FAULT EXPLA-
NATION SCREEN. These three fault screens are shown after the Main Page.
13. Touch the “To Main Screen” block to return to the Main Page.
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MAIN
MAIN FAULT
FAULTSCREEN
SCREEN 240 72 240 Engine Parameters
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Figure 2-8: GUI Main Page, Main Faults
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6 PROGRAMMABLE LIMIT SWITCH 14 RESERVED
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7 HANDWELL VALVES ARE CLOSED 15 HYDRAULIC OIL RATE OF RISE FAULT
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TO OVERCOME FAULT 6, SET THE RUN/PROGRAM
KEYSWITCH TO PROGRAM, SET THE HEAD IN A
SERVICEABLE POSITION. Page Page To Main
WARNING: LIMITS ARE DISABLED, OPERATE WITH Down Up Fault
CAUTION
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Figure 2-10: Second Sub-Page, Main Faults
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PLS STATUS 24
PULLDOWN DDD them.
UPPER LIMIT 96 30 96
UPPR LIMIT WARNING AIR LIMIT DDD
MAST LOWERING RANGE 120 36 120
PROPEL/ JACKS ENABLE RANGE
PIPE RACK WARNING
ROT PRES LIM DDD
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PIPE RACK LIMIT
PIPE POSITIONER LIMIT 48 Hole Depth DDD.D
LOWER LIMIT WARNING 168 168
LOWER LIMIT 54
MACHINE MODE WATER INJECTION 192 192
Collar Depth DDD.D
THREAD HOIST 60
DRILL PROPEL DD.D 216 216 Water Off DDD.D
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Auto
PLS Reset Fault Lube
LapLink
List System
Display Exit
PLS Units Engine
Settings Config- To
Parameters
uration Windows
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Window RESET
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Auto
PLS Reset Fault
LapLink Lube
List
System
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Display Exit
PLS Units Engine
Settings Config- To
Parameters
uration Windows
Main Pump
Stroker
Setup
To Main
Screen
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MAIN FAULT SCREEN 240 72 240 Engine Parameters
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Figure 2-17: GUI Main Page, Maintenance
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Autolevel Inclinometer
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Setup Setup
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Auto
PLS Reset Fault
LapLink Lube
List
System
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PLS Units Engine
Settings Config- To
Parameters
uration Windows
Main Pump
Stroker
Setup
To Main
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BIT OR THREAD
LUBE SYSTEM GREASE SYSTEM
ON TIME HOIST/DRILL
SETTING DDD SETTING DDD
ELAPSED DDD ELAPSED DDD
GREASE STATUS
BIT/ THREAD LUBE ROTARY CARRIAGE GREASE
STATUS TIMER ENABLED
BIT/ THREAD LUBE ENABLED GREASE CYCLE
BIT/ THREAD LUBE SOLENOID ON GREASE FAULT
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Grease
Window Settings
Cycle
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LapLink Lube
List
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Display Exit
PLS Units Engine
Settings Config- To
Parameters
uration Windows
Main Pump
Stroker
Setup
To Main
Screen
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Window Settings
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Propel/Jacks DDDD
Pipe Storage Enable Limit
Equipment Warning DDDD
CURRENT HEAD
Lower Limit DDDD POSITION
Warning DDDD
Close
Lower Limit DDDD Window
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Auto
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Display Exit
PLS Units Engine
Settings Config- To
Parameters
uration Windows
Main Pump
Stroker
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PULLDOWN
KG x 1000 LBS x 1000
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TO MAINTENANCE CHANGE
SCREEN UNITS
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TC2205
PULLDOWN
FORCE IN KG
TO UNIT
CONFIGURATION
SCREEN
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MAIN FAULT SCREEN 240 72 240 Engine Parameters
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Setup Setup
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PLS Reset Fault Lube
LapLink
List System
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Display Exit
PLS Units Engine
Settings Config- To
Parameters
uration Windows
Main Pump
Stroker
Setup
To Main
Screen
TC2202
ENGINE PARAMETERS
Press the Engine Parameters
DDD PSI COOLANT PRESSURE DDD KPA block on the main screen to
bring up this screen. It is a display
DDD F COOLANT TEMPERATURE DDD C screen only and can not be used
to change parameters.
DDD PSI OIL PRESSURE DDD KPA
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Screen Screen
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Figure 2-32: GUI Main Page, Auto-Level
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Left Rear Jack Solenoid when any jack function button is pressed
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THREAD HOIST
DRILL PROPEL DD.D 216 216 Water Off DDD.D
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FAULT EFFECT
CODE REASON (Only when fault code is active)
111 Error Interval to the Electronic Control Module (ECM) Engine will not start.
related to the memory hardware or internal microproces-
sor communications failures.
113 More than 6.2 amps detected at timing sleeve actuator No action by the ECM is taken. The engine may have
circuit pin 6 of the engine harness. low power outputs, loud combustion noise, and produce
black smoke.
114 Less than 1.0 amp detected at timing sleeve actuator cir- No action by the ECM is taken. Engine emits white
cuit pin 6 of the engine harness. smoke and loses power.
122 More than 4.72 volts is detected at the intake manifold Engine power derate to no-air setting.
air pressure sensor signal pin 45 of the engine harness.
123 Less than 0.33 volts is detected at the intake manifold air Engine power derate to no-air setting.
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131 More than 4.20 volts is detected at the throttle position Calibration-dependent power and speed derate.
signal pin 30 of OEM interface harness.
132 Less than 0.13 volts is detected at throttle position signal Calibration-dependend power and speed derate.
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pin 30 of the OEM interface harness.
133 More than 4.82 volts is detected at the remote throttle Calibration-dependent power and speed derate.
position signal pin 9 of the OEM interface harness.
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134 Less than 0.12 volts is detected at the remote throttle Calibration-dependent power and speed derate.
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position signal pin 9 of the OEM interface harness.
135 More than 4.88 volts is detected at oil pressure sensor Engine protection for oil pressure is disabled.
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143 Low oil pressure has been detected. Voltage signal at oil Depending upon calibration, progressive power derate
pressure signal pin 33 of the engine harness indicates oil and engine shutdown with increasing time after alert.
pressure lower than 69 kPa (10 psi) at engine speeds less
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than 800 rpm; 155 kPa (22.5 psi) at 1200 rpm; 241 kPa
(35 psi) above 1600 rpm.
144 More than 4.95 volts is detected at the coolant tempera- Engine protection for coolant temperature is disabled.
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FAULT EFFECT
CODE REASON (Only when fault code is active)
155 High intake air manifold temperature has been detected. Depending on the calibration, a progressive power and
Voltage signal at intake manifold air temperature signal speed derate and engine shutdown as the temperature
pin 34 indicates intake manifold air temperature above increases over thresholds.
104o C (220o F).
166 The rack position sensor indicates that the rack position No action by the ECM is taken.
is greater than a calibrated threshold.
172 Fuel control rack is stuck in a position commanding Engine shutdown.
excessive fueling to the engine.
173 Fuel control rack is stuck in a position providing ade- No action is taken by the ECM.
quate, or less than adequate, fueling to the engine.
184 Primary and/or secondary ECM identification error. Module identification at powerup will fail, both modules
will run as slaves.
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221 More than 4.78 volts is detected at the ambient air pres- No action is taken by the ECM.
sure signal pin 32 of the engine harness.
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222 Less than 0.33 volts is detected at the ambient air pres- No action is taken by the ECM.
sure signal pin 32 of the engine harness.
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231 More than 4.72 volts is detected at the coolant pressure Engine protection for coolant pressure is disabled.
sensor signal pin 24 of the engine harness.
232 Less than 0.33 volts is detected at the coolant pressure Engine protection for coolant pressure is disabled.
sensor signal pin 24 of the engine harness.
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233 Low coolant pressure has been detected. Voltage signal Calibration dependent progressive power and speed
at coolant pressure signal pin 24 of the engine harness derate and engine shutdown with increasing time after
indicates coolant pressure lower than 28 kPa (4 psi) at alert.
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234 Engine speed signals on pin 17 of the engine harness The EHAB (fuel shutoff valve) is de-energized (closed).
indicate an engine speed greater than 2650 rpm. The EHAB (fuel shutoff valve) is re-energized (opened)
when engine speed falls below 2130 rpm.
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235 Low coolant level has been detected. Voltage signal on Calibration-dependent progressive power and speed der-
the coolant level signal pin 37 of the engine harness indi- ate, and engine shutdown with increasing time after
cates low radiator coolant level. alert.
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252 Low voltage detected at the lubricating oil level sensor No action taken by the ECM.
supply pin 49 of the engine harness.
253 Voltage signal on the oil level signal pin 49 of the engine Engine will not start.
harness indicates low oil level in the engine.
254 Less than 16.5 volts detected at fuel shutoff valve sole- No action is taken by the ECM. Low voltage to the
noid supply pin 43 of the engine harness. EHAB will cause it to stop fuel flow to the correspond-
ing pump, and shut down that engine bank.
259 EHAB (Fuel Shutoff Valve) is open and will not close. ECM commands rack position to zero, which stops fuel-
ing corresponding engine bank.
342 The primary and secondary ECM calibrations do not Engine will not start.
match.
343 Microprocessor communication error internal to the Variable performance will or will not be affected.
ECM.
FAULT EFFECT
CODE REASON (Only when fault code is active)
346 ECM power down internal data store error. Power down data (which includes maintenance monitor-
ing, current ECM/engine delta times, and past fault data)
are lost.
415 Very low oil pressure has been detected. Voltage signal at Calibration dependent progressive power and speed
oil pressure signal pin 33 of the engine harness indicates derate and engine shutdown with increasing time after
oil pressure lower than 34 kPa (5 psi) at engine speeds alert.
less than 800 rpm; 121 kPa (17.5 psi) at 1200 rpm; 207
kPa (30 psi) at engine speeds greater than 1600 rpm.
422 Voltage detected simultaneously on both the coolant No action taken by the ECM.
level high and low signal pins 27 and 37 of the OEM
interface harness, or no voltage detected on either pin.
431 Voltage detected simultaneously on both the Idle Valida- None on performance.
tion--off idle, and Idle Validation--idle signal pins 25
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432 Voltage detected at Idle Validation--idle signal pin 26 of Engine will not respond to accelerator. Engine will idle
the OEM harness when voltage at accelerator position only.
signal pin 30 of the OEM harness indicates pedal is not
at idle, OR voltage detected at Idle Validation--off-idle
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signal pin 25 of the OEM harness when voltage at accel-
erator position signal pin 30 of the OEM harness indi-
cates pedal is at rest.
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441 Less than 9 volts battery voltage detected at the engine ECM voltage supply approaching a level at which unpre-
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442 More than 34 volts battery voltage detected at ECM. ECM damage will occur.
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524 Voltage detected at pin 22 of the engine harness is out of Droop setting defaults to switch position “1”(or normal)
range. pre-programmed droop governor values.
527 Less than 17 volts detected at solenoid supply pin 41 of No action is taken by the ECM
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551 No voltage detected simultaneously on both the Idle Val- Engine will default to zero percent throttle.
idation--off idle and Idle Validation--idle signal pins 25
and 26 of the OEM interface harness.
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555 High crankcase blowby pressure has been detected. Volt- Calibration dependent progressive power and speed der-
age signal at blowby pressure signal pin 25 indicates ate and engine shutdown as pressure increases over
blowby pressure above 368 mm H2O (14.5 in. H2O). thresholds.
719 More than 4.94 volts detected at the blowby pressure Engine protection for blowby flow rate is disabled.
sensor signal pin 25 of the engine harness
729 Less than 0.29 volts detected at the crankcase blowby Engine protection for blowby flow rate is disabled.
pressure sensor signal pin 25 of the engine harness.
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SECTION 3
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
GENERAL
Before starting the drill, it is imperative that the operator be fully aware of current
operating conditions, including the area surrounding the drill, the condition of the
drill itself, the whereabouts of personnel working on or around the drill, and all
other factors which might affect safe operation of the drill and other equipment in
the area.
The following suggested inspection procedure provides the operator with an overall
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tion to prevent inadvertent omission of critical inspection items. However, no proce-
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dure of this type can possibly anticipate all of the hazards involved with the
operation of heavy equipment, many of which are specific to a particular workplace.
Therefore, it is the responsibility of the operator to inspect for additional hazards
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The inspection procedure should be divided into three steps, as described below.
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around the drill and to inform them and obtain their acknowledgment before the
drill is started, operated, or moved. The safety of people is an operator’s first con-
cern.
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OBSTRUCTIONS. Inspect the area around the drill for obstructions, including vehi-
cles parked in work or travel areas, ditches, holes, large rocks, stored materials,
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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. Inspect the area for potential electrical hazards. Electri-
cal hazards include power lines (overhead, surface, or underground), and trail cables
of other equipment.
GROUND AREA BENEATH DRILL. Inspect the ground area beneath the drill for
excessive fluid leaks and any other sign of leakage or damage to fluid systems.
GRADE ANGLES. Inspect the drill pattern and anticipated travel paths to ensure
that the grade angle is within safe travel limits and that tipping hazards are elimi-
nated. Tipping hazards include obstructions that could tilt the drill beyond the tilt
grade.
BANK HAZARDS. Inspect the condition of the highwall top when drilling in close
proximity to the highwall crest. Inspect the bank for loose materials that could dis-
lodge when drilling near the base of the bank, and be sure that ground conditions
do not pose a hazard before operating the drill.
While still standing on the ground, inspect the drill for the following conditions.
Check all leveling jacks and pads to verify that they are not damaged.
Check radiator and coolers for excessive dirt build-up in and around the cooler fin
area.
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Inspect the equalizer axle assembly for loose or missing pins, keepers, or damage.
Inspect the track mechanism for correct track tension, damage to pads or other
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components, cleanliness of drive sprockets and idler wheels, the presence and con-
dition of track pins and keepers, and proper lubrication.
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Check the condition of the dust curtain and optional curtain cylinders and hoses
and the boarding stairs, ladder, and grab rails for broken or missing parts.
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Check the bit view light for a clean lens and proper operation.
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Check the red emergency stop push-button on the right side of the main frame to
see that it is pulled into the OUT position (in all non-emergency situations).
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Visually observe the optional dry dust abatement system to see that the dropout
hose is securely clamped to the dropout cone, that the suction hoses are free from
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dust or mud buildup, and that there is no obvious physical damage to the unit.
Check the remote fill station for a buildup of dirt in the enclosure. Clean the enclo-
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sure and the fill point dust caps to prevent contaminating the fluids at the next
fill.
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Check the bit view doors near the dust curtains for mechanical damage.
Periodically inspect the drill for worn cables or hoses, loose fasteners and worn or
damaged components.
See that the drill is lubricated and serviced as recommended in the Maintenance
Manual.
ON-DRILL INSPECTIONS
MACHINERY DECK. Climb to the machinery deck of the drill and inspect the
area outside the operator cab for the following conditions.
Check the T-Tank (air/oil separator tank) for damage or leaks and check the sepa-
rator oil level.
Verify that the optional on-board fire extinguisher pull station is not damaged.
Check the portable fire extinguisher for a current inspection tag punch, pin and
pin seal, and proper pressure indication.
Check the level of the grease tank. Be sure that the hydraulic oil level matches the
level gauge for the appropriate machine configuration. Check all fluid levels.
Check all signs and labels for damage, cleanliness, and visibility (not obscured).
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Observe that the winch, rope, and associated equipment are in operating order.
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Inspect the mast, backbraces, hoist cylinder pins and associated machinery for
excessive accumulations of dirt or grease, loose or missing components, damaged
or leaking air, grease, or hydraulic lines to the rotary carriage, broken or missing
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grease lines or injectors, and for proper fall-protection devices.
Inspect for adequate lighting (including burned out bulbs), damage to equipment,
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piping or hoses, excessive grease, air or oil leaks, and overall housekeeping. Be
sure all guards and covers are in place.
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Check the pump drive transmission oil level using the dipstick provided.
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Verify that the Emergency Stop push-button adjacent to the engine is pulled out
(in all non-emergency situations).
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Again check radiator and coolers for excessive dirt buildup in and around the
cooler fin area.
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Check engine oil and coolant levels, and add oil or coolant if necessary.
OPERATOR CAB. Enter the operator cab and verify that all controls are in the
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neutral or start-up position, lights and fixtures are not damaged, controls are not
damaged, and that the optional fire suppression station is operable. Check for
overall housekeeping and cleanliness, and that windows are clean and undam-
aged. Verify that the emergency stop push-button is pulled out (in all non-emer-
gency situations).
All safety devices, such as fire suppression, emergency stops, and guards must be
repaired before operating the drill. If conditions are found which could hamper the
safe operation of the drill, lock out equipment as required, and report the condi-
tions to the proper authority.
Open the hydraulic control cabinet and check for oil leaks or damaged components.
Inspect the remote PLC rack for any problems.
Inspect the control cabinet enclosure to see that the door, hinges and latch are in
working order.
Inspect engine and compressor air filter housing air tubes for signs of damage or
loose connections or hardware.
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GENERAL
This section provides operating procedures for both the DL and ST Models of the
250XP drill. Due to widely varying conditions at individual job-sites, the proce-
dures are subject to variation.
Before operating the drill, all operators should read and understand this manual.
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START-UP
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To start the drill, proceed as follows:
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Rotating machinery can cause injury or death. Before starting
the drill be sure all personnel are clear of the drill mast, moving
machinery, rotating shafts and drilling deck.
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2. Set all controls to their neutral or non-activated position. Be sure the EMERGENCY
STOP push-button (01, Figure 4-2) is pulled out. However, if the last previous stop was an
emergency stop, do not pull the emergency stop push-button out until it is known that it is
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safe to do so.
3. Make sure the GUI is on and running. Then, place ENGINE KEY SWITCH (09, Figure 4-
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4. Check the GUI for fault indications. Press the GUI FAULT RESET switch (10, Figure 4-
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LEGEND
01. Tachometer 09. Engine Start Key
02. Display Cluster A. Accessories
03. Hourmeter B. Off
04. Engine Fluid/Wait Display C. On
05. Engine Warning, Stop, Fault Code Display D. Engine Start
06. Engine Fault Page Up/Down 10. Engine Speed Switch
07. Diagnostic Display 11. Radio
08. Power Receptacle
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01. Emergency Stop Push-button 08. RR Leveling Jack
02. Dust Curtain Switch 09. LR Leveling Jack
03. Parking Brake Switch 10. Front Leveling Jacks Switch
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LEGEND
01. Bit Rotary Speed Control 09. Deck Hatch Switch
02. Auto-Drill Switch (Option) 10. GUI Fault Reset Switch
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NOTICE
If faults reappear after resetting, contact mine maintenance personnel.
5. Place ENGINE SPEED switch (10, Figure 4-1) in the LOW (turtle) speed range. Note that
all drilling functions will be inoperative while the ENGINE SPEED RANGE switch is in
the LOW speed range.
6. Turn the ENGINE START key switch (09, Figure 4-1) clockwise to the “D” START posi-
tion and hold it there while prelubrication takes place and until the engine starts. Then,
release the switch and let the engine warm up.
NOTICE
Before the engine will crank, engine prelubrication must take place.
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Depending on how long it has been since the engine was last started, pre-
lubrication may take anywhere from 5 to 50 seconds. When prelube is
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completed, the prelube pump will stop and the engine will begin to crank.
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switch and wait for at least one full minute before making a sec-
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second attempt (limited to 30 seconds of cranking) call your
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7. Place ENGINE SPEED switch (10, Figure 4-1) in the HIGH (rabbit) position. The drill is
now ready to begin normal operation.
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NOTICE
Air system operating pressure depends on customer preference. It can
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SHUTDOWN
The following two paragraphs describe both a normal shutdown and shutdown
under emergency conditions. An emergency condition is one in which the safety of
personnel requires immediate shutdown.
1. Raise the drill string out of the hole. Keep the drill bit rotating, and ensure that the bailing
air is flowing while withdrawing the drill string. Then, stop bit rotation, shut off bailing air,
set the hoist brake, and engage the deck wrench.
2. Lower the drill onto the crawlers as described under the topic “LEVELING THE DRILL”
on Page 4-18.
NOTICE
To protect the engine turbos, whenever possible the engine should be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes before shut down to allow the turbos to
cool.
4. Shut the engine down by turning the ENGINE START key (09, Figure 4-1) counterclock-
wise to position “B” (OFF) position. A sequenced shutdown of the drill will follow and all
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appropriate systems will be shut down by the PLC.
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5. Before turning off the 24Vdc battery box, the GUI must be shut down properly, as
follows:
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A. With the engine off, turn the RUN/PROGRAM key switch in the PLC cabinet to
the PROGRAM mode.
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B. Press the MAINTENANCE button on the main screen of the GUI.
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C. At the First Maintenance Sub-Page (Figure 2-11), press the EXIT TO WINDOWS
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button. The GUI will stop its program and return to the windows environment. A
new windows screen will be displayed.
D. At the lower left corner of the windows screen, press the START button. Then
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press the SHUTDOWN option. A window will appear with several selections. Be
sure to press the SHUTDOWN COMPUTER option.
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F. A black screen will appear with the message “IT IS NOW SAFE TO TURN OFF
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YOUR COMPUTER.”
G. Either shut off the battery box using the battery box master disconnect switch or
shut off the GUI using the GUI circuit breaker.
NOTICE
This procedure must be used every time when shutting off the 24 Vdc
battery box or the GUI circuit breaker.
Use the following procedure to shut down the drill in an emergency. An emergency
situation is one in which the rotary or propel functions of the drill must be shut
down immediately or the safety of personnel is questionable.
Emergency stopping of the drill is very abrupt and can damage the drill due to
high stress loading on its components. Do not use the emergency procedure in
place of the normal shutdown procedure.
On the standard drill, there are three EMERGENCY STOP PUSHBUTTONS sim-
ilar to item (01, Figure 4-2). One is located adjacent to the engine on the machin-
ery deck and the another is located on the right hand side of the drilling platform,
where it can be reached from the ground. Depressing any of the EMERGENCY
STOP Push-button will shut down the engine and set all drill brakes
After the reason for the emergency shutdown has been corrected, reset the EMER-
GENCY STOP Push-button by physically pulling the head of the push-button out
to release it from its maintained depressed condition. The push-button must be in
the out position to restart the drill.
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Drill speed and direction are controlled by the PROPEL CONTROLLER (07, Fig-
ure 4-2). Speed of travel is determined by the amount of displacement of the con-
troller from the centered, “neutral” position. Direction of travel is determined by
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Before propelling the drill for any prolonged period, swing the breakout
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wrench and pipe positioners inward. This will reduce the bouncing of the
wrench and positioner while traveling (see Figure 4-17).
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It is recommended that direction be changed through large radius turns, with one
crawler propelling slightly slower than the other. Cornering and other changes of
direction should be accomplished in 15 to 20 degree increments, with short periods
of straight travel between the turning increments to allow the crawlers and drive
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2. Be sure the drill string is out of the hole, the hoist brake is set, and the bailing air system is
shut off. Water injection will be off when the bailing air is off.
3. If the drill is equipped with the optional hydraulically-operated dust curtains, raise them
before traveling.
5. Be sure there are no obstructions or other impediments which would prevent safe drill
travel.
6. Place MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the “D” PROPEL position. The propel
warning horn will sound continuously.
7. Place ENGINE SPEED switch (10, Figure 4-1) in the HIGH speed position.
8. Select PROPEL SPEED (HIGH or LOW) by depressing the PROPEL SPEED switch (04,
Figure 4-2) to the desired position. Select LOW speed while maneuvering in tight areas.
Select HIGH speed when propelling in normal travel conditions.
9. Release the propel brakes by placing PARKING BRAKES switch (03) in the RELEASE
position.
NOTICE
The propel brakes will remain set until the PROPEL CONTROLLER (07,
Figure 4-2) is moved out of it’s neutral (centered) position.
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10. Slowly move PROPEL CONTROLLER (07) in the direction opposite the desired travel
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direction and propel the drill one or two feet to clear the crawler shoes and drive sprockets
of jammed material.
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When propelling up or down a hill, with the mast raised or lowered,
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always refer to the drill stability chart. It is recommended that the mast
and operator’s cab should always be on the high end of the slope. In other
words, the operator’s cab should lead when going up hill and should trail
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NOTICE
Turning the drill more than 15 to 20 degrees at a time can cause serious
damage to the propel and crawler systems (see Figure 4-4). This damage
can be caused by loose material being forced into the track roller path
causing damage to propel system tracks or other components.
A. Straight Forward Propel. To propel straight forward, slowly move the propel controller
away from the centered “neutral” position in a straight forward direction. The speed of
travel will increase as the controller joystick is moved further forward.
B. Left Propel. To steer to the left while propelling forward, position the controller joy-
stick toward the left upper quadrant. This causes the right crawler to propel faster than
the left, causing the front of the drill to turn left. The sharpness of the turn is determined
by the angle of controller movement from full forward (0 degrees) to full left (90
degrees). Position the controller for a 15 degree left turn and execute the turn. Then,
propel straight for a short distance to free the crawlers and drive tumblers of dirt before
making another left turn.
C. Right Propel. To steer to the right while propelling forward, position the controller
toward the right upper quadrant. This causes the left crawler to propel faster than the
right, causing the front of the drill to turn right. The sharpness of the turn is determined
by the angle of controller movement from full forward (0 degrees) to full right (90
degrees). Position the controller for a 15 degree right turn and execute the turn. Then,
propel straight for a short distance to free the crawlers and drive tumblers of dirt before
making another right turn.
D. Reverse Propel. Propelling in reverse is similar to propelling forward except that the
propel controller is moved to the reverse position. To turn left while propelling in
reverse, move the controller toward the reverse position to the left. To turn right while
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propelling in reverse, move the controller toward the reverse position to the right.
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When turning in reverse, the rear of the drill will turn in the direction
opposite that selected, causing the front of the drill to face the selected
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cause the rear of the drill to move left.
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When possible, move the controller slowly. This will prevent mast whip-
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REVERSE PROPEL
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The optional remote propel control transmitter (Figure 4-5) is used to control the
drill from outside the operators cab while it is being propelled to a new location.
The control is a radio transmitter which transmits to a receiver on the drill. The
receiver converts the transmitted signals which control drill speed, direction of
movement, steering, auto-level and the horn.
B. Turn off the bit air, bit lube and water injection systems.
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D. Set the hoist brake and engage the deck or slide wrench to hold the drill string.
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E. Place AUTO LEVEL switch (11, Figure 4-2) in the RAISE position to retract the level-
ing jacks if they are supporting the drill or not fully retracted. The AUTO LEVEL func-
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tion will not operate if the drill is tilted more than 6 degrees. In that case, the operator
must manually level the drill as described under the topic Manual Leveling on Page 4-
19.
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The AUTO LEVEL switch starts a sequence of raising (or lowering) the
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If your drill is an ST version with the long mast and the angle
drilling option, the rotary carriage must be locked in a “safe”
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F. Turn the MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) to the PROPEL position.
G. Place REMOTE CONTROL switch (6, Figure 4-2) in the REMOTE position.
2. Leave the operators cab and perform a complete visual inspection of the drill and the sur-
rounding area to be sure nothing will interfere with safe drill travel.
3. Pull the POWER ON switch (Figure 4-5) out to energize the remote control transmitter.
The transmitter requires a few seconds to complete initialization. After about four seconds,
the TRANSMIT INDICATOR LED will begin to flash and data will begin to be transmit-
ted.
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PUSH SET
MACHINE
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PUSH OFF
LOWER PULL RELEASE
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BATTERY CHARGER
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NOTICE
There are four states that the BATTERY and TRANSMIT LED indica-
tors can be in while the POWER button is on. They are summarized in
Table 4-1.
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1. Powering Up.
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2. Timed out due to inactivity.
3. Has tilted for too long.
Off Off There is no voltage to the circuit, due to POWER
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button OFF, nobattery, or battery drained. Note that
when the Battery Power Indicator changes from
Green to Red, there is about 10 minutes of opera-
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battery to battery.
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4. Lift the cover, insert the key, and turn the MACHINE SELECT switch to select the drill to
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be controlled. There are four selections available. Be sure to select the correct drill. Con-
firm by depressing the HORN switch. The horn on the drill selected will sound.
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If the drill is equipped with the optional hydraulically raised access lad-
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5. Select HIGH or LOW propel speed using the SPEED switch (Figure 4-5). If the terrain is
flat and even and requires few turns, use the HIGH setting. If the ground is uneven and
many turns will be required, select LOW.
6. Propel the drill to the new location, making sure the operator remains in close (but safe)
proximity to the drill. The operator must stay in line-of-sight view of the operators cab at
all times during a remote propelling operation. See Figure 4-6. Since the operator can not
feel impact “by the seat of his pants” while operating the drill from a remote location, it is
most important to move slowly, to choose the most level path, and to avoid bumps.
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PROPEL BEACON
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If the drill tilts beyond the maximum allowable 6 degrees, the horn will
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NOTICE
The transmitter will time out and stop transmitting if none of its
switches or levers is used for 4.4 minutes. When this happens, the
TRANSMIT INDICATOR LED will turn off and remote control of the
drill will be terminated. The POWER button must then be pulled out to
restore remote control.
TOWING
A. Bailing air is OFF. This will also turn off the water injection system.
C. If the drill is equipped with either the optional hydraulically operated dust curtains or
optional hydraulically operated boarding ladder, raise them.
Towing the drill with the mast raised, or on grades steeper than
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recommended, could cause the drill to tip over, causing serious
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injury or death and extensive drill damage. Always lower the
rotary carriage and mast before towing the drill. Refer to the
Stability Chart at the rear of this manual for grade limitations
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(DL) or Page 4-34 (ST).
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retracted, as described under the topic “LEVELING THE DRILL” on Page 4-18.
6. Remove dried mud around the propel motors and transmissions. This will assist in pre-
venting overheating.
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Disconnecting the propel motor couplers for towing will also dis-
connect the propel brakes. Never disconnect the couplers while
the drill is on a grade, since uncontrolled travel could result. Dis-
engage the couplers only while the drill is at a standstill on level
ground. Take precautions to control stopping the drill while tow-
ing. Always back down steep grades and be sure that the towing
connection is secure at both the drill and the towing vehicle end.
Be sure the tow line is adequate for the weight of the drill.
B. Remove the two capscrews size M10x35 which secure flanges (A).
C. Use the two capscrews as jackscrews at point (C) on the flange to push the flange out-
ward until the distance between the outer surface of the flange and the flange hub is 5/8
inch (16 mm).
D. Use two capscrews size M10x60 to secure flange (A) in its extended position and to
prevent further flange movement.
E. Repeat the above procedure for the other propel motor coupler.
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8. Attach a suitable chain or cable to the towing brackets at the front of the drill (Figure 4-8)
and tow the drill to it’s new location. Since the drill will have no brakes while being towed,
it is recommended that a bulldozer type of vehicle follow the drill at a distance of about 20
feet to make sure the drill does not “run away” if it separates from the towing vehicle while
being towed up a grade.
NOTICE
Towing speed must not exceed 1.9 miles per hour (3.0 km/hr). A tow-
ing speed higher than this will damage the propel transmission.
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9. When towing the drill for long distances, stop periodically to allow the propel transmis-
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sions to cool. Never allow transmission temperature to exceed 160° F (73 ° C) for pro-
longed periods of time or serious damage may occur.
10. While towing, be sure that the towing vehicle makes smooth, moderate movements to
reduce jerking and shock loading on the drill.
11. At the new location, with the drill on level ground, engage the two propel motor couplers
by reversing the procedure in step 7 above.
NOTICE
It may be necessary to start the drill and try to propel it to engage the
couplers.
The following paragraphs outline the procedures used to level the drill either auto-
matically or manually. In general, auto-leveling is preferred. Leveling the drill will
provide better drill stability, thus preventing over-load damage to track compo-
nents, and will ensure more perpendicular drill holes.
Automatic Leveling
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Sudden tip-over can occur when raising and leveling the drill
with jacks. This will result in equipment damage and/or severe
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personal injury or death. Inspect the ground to ensure adequate
support and add cribbing or support mats before lowering the
jacks. Use a signal person to assist in observing jacks, crawlers,
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and the drill during the leveling process.
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Always level the drill at the lowest practical height that will unload the crawler belts, but
not so high that the sagging belts do not touch the ground.
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2. On rough terrain, it may be impossible to have more than a portion of the crawler belts
touching the ground. Select level spots for jack pads and be sure that they are well seated
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and stable.
4. Place the drill in the DRILL mode. Leveling will not work if this is not done. Activate the
automatic leveling system controls by placing AUTO-LEVEL switch (11, ) in the RAISE
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position. The drill should now self-level with the least amount of jack extension. The GUI
will display LEVEL (see Figure 2-26). Note that the GUI and the bubble level (09, Figure
2-1) should agree. If they do not agree, call maintenance personnel.
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NOTICE
If drill tilt exceeds 6 degrees, it is in an over-tilt condition. The bubble
level will not center, the GUI will not display the LEVEL screen, and a
fault will be indicated on the GUI. The drill will then have to be leveled
manually. (See Manual Leveling, below).
5. Shut down the auto-level system by depressing the AUTO-LEVEL STOP switch (06, Fig-
ure 4-2).
Automatic Lowering
1. Ensure that all operating controls are in the NEUTRAL (OFF) position and all brakes are
set.
2. Activate the automatic leveling system by placing AUTO-LEVEL switch (11, Figure 4-2)
in the LOWER position. The drill will lower itself while remaining in a level condition until
the crawlers make solid contact with the ground. The jacks will continue to retract until they
are fully retracted.
3. Depress the AUTO-LEVEL STOP switch (12).
Manual Leveling
Sudden tip-over can occur when raising and leveling the drill
with jacks, resulting in equipment damage and severe personal
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injury. Inspect the ground for lifting support, and add cribbing
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or support mats before lowering jacks. Use a signal person to
assist in watching the jacks, crawlers and drill during the level-
ing process.
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1. Always level the drill at the lowest practical height that will unload the crawler belts, but
not so high that the sagging belts do not touch the ground.
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2. On rough terrain, it may be possible to have one corner only of the crawlers touching the
ground. Select level spots for jack pads and be sure that they are well seated and stable.
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Soft or wet ground will cause jacks pads to sink into the ground before
the drill can lift. The jack pads may also settle while the drill is operat-
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3. Ensure that all operating controls are in the neutral (OFF) position.
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NOTICE
The following sequence is to be used for leveling the drill on flat surfaces
only. On sloping surfaces, always begin leveling the drill on its lowest cor-
ner.
5. Depress LEFT REAR JACK switch (09, Figure 4-2) and RIGHT REAR JACK switch (08)
to the EXTEND position until the jacks contact the ground and just begin to raise the rear
of the drill. Then, release the jack switches.
6. Depress FRONT JACKS switch (10) to the RAISE position until the jacks reach the
ground and just begin to raise the front of the drill. The front jacks are equalized and are
operated with a single switch. Release the FRONT JACKS switch.
7. Observe bubble level and the GUI screen and operate switches (08, 09, and 10, Figure 4-2)
as required to lift and level the drill. Proceed as follows:
A. Raise the rear end of the drill and level it from side-to-side.
Do not raise the drill any higher than necessary to provide a level condition. The
drill should be high enough to relieve the drill weight from the crawler belts, but
low enough that the sagging belts still contact the ground.
NOTICE
Jacks may settle in soft ground, or they may drift down if the jack cylin-
der is worn or damaged. Check the drill level at periodic intervals, as
required. Do not adjust for an out of level condition while drilling. This
will bend the drill string in the hole. Remove the drill string from the
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To lower the drill manually, proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that all operating controls are in the “neutral” (OFF) position and all brakes are set.
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NOTICE
The following sequence is for retracting the jacks on level surfaces only.
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Sudden tip-over can occur while lowering the drill using the
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3. Depress LEFT REAR JACK switch (09, Figure 4-2), FRONT JACKS switch (10), and
RIGHT REAR JACK switch (08) to the RETRACT position. Operate the jacks either indi-
vidually or simultaneously, keeping the drill level, until jacks are fully retracted.
4. Visually check the position of the jacks. Ensure that each jack is fully retracted and clear of
the ground, prior to moving the drill. The GUI will also show when jacks are fully
retracted.
1. The vertical mast position is the zero degree position. Mast angle is measured in degrees
from the vertical position. Example: The 20 degree position is 20 degrees below the
vertical position. Drilling angles are in increments of 5 degrees to a maximum of 20
degrees. Thirty degree angle drilling is available as an option.
2. The first step in operating the mast will normally be to raise it to the vertical position. The
only exception is when the mast is being raised from the horizontal position to the 20
degree angle drilling position. This can be done without raising the mast to vertical.
3. To fold the back braces for the DL Model, it is first necessary to place the mast in the 20
degree position.
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1. All engine and GUI faults have been cleared.
2. The engine is warmed and running properly and is operating in the high speed range.
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3. Good radio and visual communications are available and in use.
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To place the mast in either the vertical or an angle drilling position other than 20
degrees, starting with the mast in the horizontal position, proceed as follows:
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LOCKING COLLARS 10o
EXTENDED
5o
STOP PLATE
TILT LOCK AT 0o
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LOCKS BEFORE LOWERING
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3. Place the MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the “B” Drill position.
4. Position the drilling deck dust plates for the selected drilling angle (see Figure 4-10). The
dust plates have markings which specify drilling angles in five degree increments. This is
not necessary if your drill has the optional Quick Angle Package (see Figure 4-11).
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5. Visually check the setting of the tilt locks. With the mast in the horizontal position, the tilt
locks should be in the 20 degree position.
6. Using MAST POSITION switch (04, Figure 4-12) raise the mast to the 20 degree position.
If the drill is to operate at 20 degrees, release the MAST POSITION switch and extend the
back brace locking collars. The drill is now ready for 20 degree angle drilling. However, if
you are going to drill at any angle other than 20 degrees, after releasing the MAST POSI-
TION switch at 20 degrees, continue with step 7 on the next page.
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01. Back Brace Lock Switch 06. Breakout Wrench Switch
02. Back Brace Tilt Lock Switch 07. Breakout Wrench Operate Switch
03. Mast Anchor Pin Switch 08. Carousel Rotation Switch
04. Mast Position Switch 09. Carousel Store Switch
05. Spare 10. Pipe Positioner Switch
7. With the mast at 20 degrees, extend the back brace locking collars (Figure 4-14) by
depressing BACK BRACE LOCK switch (01, Figure 4-12) to the LOCK position. There
is no GUI indication when the back brace locks are extended. Visually inspect them to be
sure they are locked.
8. Disengage the tilt locks (Figure 4-15) using BACK BRACE TILT LOCK switch (02, Fig-
ure 4-12). The mast control GUI page (Figure 4-13) will be displayed automatically when-
ever either the BACK BRACE TILT LOCK switch (02, Figure 4-12) or the MAST
ANCHOR PIN switch (03) are pressed. It will also indicate mast angle.
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01. Hydraulic Cylinders
02. Sleeve
03. Knee
04. Back Brace
9. Raise the mast to the vertical position using MAST POSITION switch (04).
NOTICE
For vertical drilling, proceed with Step 10. For angle drilling, omit step
10 and go to Step 11.
10. For vertical drilling, press MAST ANCHOR PIN switch (03, Figure 4-12) to the LOCK
position. Then, engage the tilt locks by placing BACK BRACE TILT LOCK switch (02) in
the LOCK position. The mast control GUI Screen (Figure 4-13) will show when the
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11. With the back brace collars extended and the tilt locks disengaged for angle drilling, press
MAST POSITION switch (04, Figure 4-12) to the LOWER position and lower the mast to
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the selected drilling angle. When the mast reaches the selected angle, release the MAST
POSITION switch. The mast angle will be displayed on the GUI mast control screen (Fig-
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tion. Check the mast control GUI screen to see that the tilt locks are extended. If there is
any doubt that the tilt locks are extended, do a visual inspection. The drill is now ready for
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The back brace stop plates must be kept attached to the back
brace end tube as shown in Figure 4-15. If the stop plates are
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removed, the back brace tube could become disengaged from the
tilt lock assembly, causing severe injury, death, or damage to the
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Be sure the drilling deck covers are arranged for the proper drilling
angle.
1. With the drill string connected to the rotary carriage, drill a hole until the slots on the first
drill pipe are positioned so the slide wrench can engage the slots (see Figure 4-16). Set the
hoist brake using HOIST BRAKE switch (07, Figure 4-3).
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01. Rotary Carriage 05. Drill Pipe Slot
02. Adapter 06. Pipe Guide Bushing
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Turn bailing air off before loosening the drill string threads.
Serious eye injury could result if this precaution is not observed.
2. Engage the slide wrench into the first drill pipe slots. Then, reverse the rotary carriage
rotation. The adapter should unscrew from the first drill pipe. If the thread connection is
too tight for the rotary carriage to loosen, swing the optional break-out wrench over to hold
the adapter and assist in loosening the pipe joint. See the topic “DECK, SLIDE AND
BREAKOUT WRENCHES” on Page 4-44 for breakout wrench operation.
3. Turn the MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) to the “C” Hoist position. Release the
hoist brake using switch (07, Figure 4-3) and raise the empty rotary carriage to the top of
the mast. An audible signal will inform the operator when the rotary carriage is fully
raised. Set the hoist brake. Note that it is possible to use the “B” Drill mode of the MODE
SELECT switch if this is desired. The Hoist position is high speed, low torque. The Drill
mode is low speed, high torque.
NOTICE
Check to see that carriage position limits (PLS) are set on the GUI.
These limits restrict carriage movement to protect against over-travel
and to prevent the carriage from striking other drill components. (see
Figure 2-8).
4. To add an additional length of pipe to the drill string, proceed with step 5 below.
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Turn bailing air off before loosening the drill pipe from the
adapter in the following step. Serious injury could result if this
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5. Engage the slide wrench into the drill pipe slots. Then, reverse the rotary carriage rotation.
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The adapter should unscrew from the drill pipe. If the thread connection is too tight for the
rotary carriage to loosen, swing the optional break-out wrench over to grasp the adapter
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and assist in loosening the pipe joint. See the topic Deck, Slide, and Breakout Wrenches on
page 4-44 in this section for breakout wrench operation.
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6. When the adapter is disconnected from the drill pipe, turn the MODE SELECT switch (11,
Figure 4-3) to the “C” Hoist position. Release the hoist brake using switch (07, Figure 4-3)
and raise the empty rotary carriage to the top of the mast. Set the hoist brake.
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8. Using PIPE POSITIONER switch (10, Figure 4-12), swing the pipe positioner into posi-
tion over the drill pipe. Pipe positioner jaws will automatically close to surround the drill
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pipe being added, supporting the lower end of the pipe. When the new length of pipe is
supported by the pipe positioner (Figure 4-17), release the hoist brake and hoist the rotary
carriage up until the pipe being added just clears the carousel pot. Set the hoist brake.
9. Place MODE SELECT control (11, Figure 4-3) in the “A”, THREAD position. Release the
hoist brake and lower the rotary carriage while providing clockwise rotation. Continue
lowering the rotary carriage until the pipe adapter and the drill pipe being added to the drill
string are threaded together. Set the hoist brake.
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DRILL PIPE
LOWER PIPE
POSITIONER
BREAK-OUT
WRENCH
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01. STOP PLATE 03. FLAT (BOTH SIDES)
02. DRILL PIPE
NOTICE
When hoisting a drill pipe out of a carousel pot, it is critical to avoid
hoisting the pipe too high, since the pipe shoulder can butt up against
the drill pipe stop at the top of the carousel. There is a slot in the drill
pipe that must line up with the opening at the top of the carousel. This
slot is typically 9” (230 mm) long. See Figure 4-18.
10. Visually check that the drill pipe is supported by the pipe positioner and is securely fas-
tened to the rotary carriage.
11. After making the above visual inspections, retract the carousel to the fully stored position.
12. Refer to Page 4-75 and connect the new length of drill pipe to the first drill pipe as
instructed under the topic ADDING PIPE.
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2. The engine is warmed and running properly and is operating in the high speed range.
4. The drill is resting on a solid surface and has been correctly leveled as described under
“LEVELING THE DRILL” on Page 4-18.
5. That there is nothing which would prevent normal safe operation of the drill.
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Contacting energized overhead power lines with the drill mast
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will result in severe injury or death of personnel on or near the
drill. Do not raise or lower the mast under or near overhead
power lines. OSHA and MSHA require at least 10 feet of clear-
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Greater clearances are required for lines with higher voltages.
Always maintain the minimum clearances or disconnect and
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If the mast is not vertical, raise it to vertical as previously described. Then, lower
the mast to horizontal. Refer to Figure 4-19 for an illustration of the mast lowering
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3. Place the MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the “B” Drill position.
4. Be sure the deck plate dust deflectors will not interfere with the drill string. See Figure 4-
10. This is not necessary if your drill has the optional Quick Angle Package (Figure 4-11).
5. Raise the rotary carriage toward the top of the mast to prevent drill pipe interference with
the drill deck. Set the hoist brake using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
6. Press MAST ANCHOR PIN switch (03, Figure 4-12) to the UNLOCK position. The mast
control GUI screen (Figure 4-13) will automatically pop up and indicate when the anchor
pins are unlocked.
7. Press the BACK BRACE TILT LOCK switch (02, Figure 4-12) to the UNLOCK position.
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The mast control GUI screen will automatically pop up and indicate when the tilt locks are
unlocked.
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8. Press the BACK BRACE LOCK switch (01) to the UNLOCKED position. The GUI mast
control screen does not indicate when back braces are unlocked. Inspect visually to be sure
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9. Press MAST POSITION switch (04) to the LOWER position and lower the mast to the
horizontal position.
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10. Press the BACK BRACE TILT LOCK switch (02) to the LOCK position. The tilt locks
will engage the back braces at the 20 degree position. The mast is now secured in the
horizontal position.
1. The vertical mast position is the zero degree position. Mast angle is measured in degrees
from the vertical. Standard drilling angles are in increments of 5 degrees to a maximum of
20 degrees from vertical. Thirty degree angle drilling is available as an option.
2. The ST Model drill is generally capable of lifting the mast to the vertical position with the
rotary carriage at the top of the mast and with two lengths of drill pipe in the drill string.
Two lengths of drill pipe are initially used only for vertical drilling.
3. Angle drilling must be done using only one length of drill pipe at a time. Additional
lengths can be added after the first has been drilled down. It is impossible to angle drill
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stable drill operation. Therefore, the drill is interlocked to prevent propel and jack motions
if angle drilling is attempted with the rotary carriage too far up the mast.
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2. The engine is warmed and running properly and is operating in the high speed range.
4. The drill is resting on a solid surface and has been correctly leveled as described under
“LEVELING THE DRILL” on Page 4-18.
5. That there is nothing which would prevent normal safe operation of the drill.
To place the mast in either the vertical or an angle drilling position, starting with
the mast in the horizontal position, proceed as follows:
NOTICE
To drill vertically, two lengths of drill pipe may be used and the rotary
carriage may be located at the top of the mast to accommodate the longer
drill string. To angle drill, use only one length of drill pipe.
1. Inspect drill pipes in the pipe racks to be sure they are secured.
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Lowering or raising the mast can crush or pinch personnel or
equipment within the mast travel path, resulting in severe
injury, death, or equipment damage. Before lowering or raising
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the mast, inspect the mast area for obstructions, remove all loose
equipment from the mast, and remove all personnel from the
mast movement area.
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3. Place the MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the “B” Drill position.
4. Position the drilling deck dust plates for the selected drilling angle. See Figure 4-10. The
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dust plates have markings which specify drilling angles in five degree increments. This is
not necessary if the drill has the optional Quick Angle Package (see Figure 4-11).
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5. Raise the mast to the vertical position using MAST POSITION switch (04, Figure 4-12).
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6. Extend the back brace locking collars (Figure 4-14) by pressing BACK BRACE LOCK
switch (01, Figure 4-12) to the LOCK position. There is no GUI indication when the back
brace locks are extended. Visually inspect them to be sure they are fully extended.
NOTICE
For vertical drilling, proceed with Step 7. For angle drilling, omit step 7
and go to step 8.
7. For vertical drilling, press MAST ANCHOR PIN switch (03, Figure 4-12) to the LOCK
position. The mast control GUI page (Figure 4-13) will show when the mast anchor pins
are extended. The tilt locks will remain engaged. The drill is now ready for vertical
drilling.
8. Check to see that carriage position limits (PLS) are set on the GUI. See Figure 2-18 and
follow the progression through Figure 2-19 to Figure 2-20. As shown on Figure 2-20, sub-
tract 75 from the current PLS position and enter that value in the Propel/Jacks Enable
Limit box. The HEAD POS setting on the main GUI page should now read approximately
525.
Ensure that the mast cylinders are holding the load by momen-
tarily hoisting the mast. The load should lift slightly. If it does
not, do not continue.
9. For angle drilling, disengage the tilt locks by pressing BACK BRACE TILT LOCK switch
(02, Figure 4-12) to the UNLOCK position. Then, using MAST POSITION switch (04),
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release the MAST POSITION switch. The mast angle will be displayed on the GUI mast
control page (Figure 4-13). It may be necessary to jog the mast up or down slightly to get
the desired angle.
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10. Engage the tilt locks by pressing TILT LOCK switch (02, Figure 4-12) to the LOCK posi-
tion. Check the mast control GUI page (Figure 4-13) to see that the tilt locks are extended.
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11. Drill an angle hole until the slots on the drill pipe are at approximately deck level so the
deck wrench (Figure 4-22) can engage the slots. Set the hoist brake using HOIST BRAKE
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Turn bailing air off before loosening the drill pipe from the
adapter in the following step. Serious injury could result if this
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13. Engage the slide wrench into the drill pipe slots. Then, reverse the rotary carriage rotation.
The adapter should unscrew from the drill pipe. If the thread connection is too tight for the
rotary carriage to loosen, swing the optional break-out wrench over to grasp the adapter
and assist in loosening the pipe joint. See the topic “DECK, SLIDE, AND BREAKOUT
WRENCHES” on Page 4-44 in this section for breakout wrench operation.
14. When the adapter is disconnected from the drill pipe, turn the MODE SELECT switch (11,
Figure 4-3) to the “C”, Hoist position. Release the hoist brake using switch (07, Figure 4-
3) and raise the empty rotary carriage to a point just above the top of the pipe rack. The
PLS indication on the GUI will show the exact rotary carriage position. Set the hoist brake.
16. Place MODE SELECT control (11, Figure 4-3) in the “A”, THREAD position. Release the
hoist brake and lower the rotary carriage while providing clockwise rotation. Continue
lowering the rotary carriage until the pipe adapter and the drill pipe being added to the drill
string are threaded together. Set the hoist brake.
17. Using PIPE POSITIONER switch (10, Figure 4-12), swing the pipe positioner over the
drill pipe. Pipe positioner jaws will automatically close to surround the drill pipe being
added, supporting the lower end of the pipe. When the pipe is supported by the pipe posi-
tioner (Figure 4-17), release the hoist brake and hoist the rotary carriage up until the pipe
being added just clears the pipe rack pot. Set the hoist brake.
NOTICE
Visually check that the drill pipe is supported by the pipe positioner and
is securely fastened to the rotary carriage. Look up through the cab top
window and confirm that the pipe rack gate is open. The gate is operated
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by the weight of the drill pipe, which actuates a lever and linkage. The
gate will close when drill pipe is in the rack and open when there is no
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drill pipe in the rack (see Figure 4-20).
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NOTICE
A limit switch (Figure 4-20) detects when the pipe rack is fully stored.
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speed in the hoist or pulldown modes if the limit switch is not actuated
and a warning will be displayed on the GUI if the operator attempts to
lower the carriage past the pipe rack preset limits.
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The back brace stop plates must be kept attached to the back
brace end tubes as shown in Figure 4-15. If the stop plates are
removed, the back brace tube could become disengaged from the
tilt lock assembly, causing severe injury, death, or damage to the
drill.
DUST CURTAINS
Flying debris and drilling dust can cause eye or other serious
injuries. Dust containing crystalline silica can cause respiratory
disease, cancer, injury or death. Be sure dust curtains are low-
ered before drilling. Keep all personnel off the drilling platform
and away from the drill hole while drilling is in progress. Avoid
dust contamination from work clothes, eating or drinking. Fol-
low mine procedures for air monitoring, exposure limitations,
and protection methods for dust and crystalline silica exposure.
Standard dust curtains are permanently mounted below the mast platform. They
enclose the immediate area around the top of the hole. They are not movable in the
normal course of drill operation.
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the drill has been positioned and leveled, hydraulically operated dust curtains
must be lowered to the ground before bailing air is started.
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The movable dust curtains are operated by two hydraulic cylinders that raise the
hinged panels of the curtain. Operate the optional hydraulic dust curtains as fol-
lows:
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and debris behind the dust curtain. Wear protective eye and face
shields when working around compressed air and be sure the
dust curtain is correctly positioned to prevent debris from strik-
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1. After the drill has been positioned and leveled, depress DUST CURTAIN switch (02,
Figure 4-2) to the LOWER position. Keep the curtain flaps to the outside and as low as
possible.
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2. Before drilling, inspect dust curtains to ensure that all curtains are installed and in the low-
ered position. Curtains should not be lifted while drilling.
3. After the hole has been completed and before the drill is lowered from the leveling jacks,
raise the optional movable dust curtain by depressing DUST CURTAIN switch to the
RAISE position.
4. Visually check to ensure that the movable dust curtain is in the fully raised position and is
clear of the ground and drill components before moving the drill.
DRILLING OPERATIONS
General
The following paragraphs outline the procedures for preparing the drill for opera-
tion, installation of a drill bit, adding and removing pipe sections and pipe han-
dling. These procedures are provided as a guide to drill operation and do not
substitute for instruction of a new operator through formal training.
After the drill has been correctly leveled and the mast properly erected, raise the
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rotary carriage in preparation for a drill set-up as follows:
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1. Place MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the THREAD, DRILL, or HOIST
position.
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2. Momentarily depress the amber mushroom HOIST BRAKE switch (07) to the RELEASE
position.
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These limits restrict carriage movement to protect against over-travel
and to prevent the carriage from striking other drill components (see Fig-
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rotary carriage.
Depress HOIST BRAKE switch (07, Figure 4-3) to the SET position.
1. Place MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the THREAD, DRILL, or HOIST
position.
3. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-17) in the LOWER direction to lower
the rotary carriage. The carriage will drift downward. The rate of descent will depend on
the size and length of the drill string and which mode was selected.
4. Move the HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04) to the center “neutral” position to stop move-
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DECK WRENCH. The deck wrench is used to hold the drill pipe when adding or
removing a length of pipe or changing drill bits. It is commonly used on long mast
ST Model drills and drills equipped with pipe racks. Operate the deck wrench as
follows:
1. Depress DECK WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the EXTEND position until the
deck wrenches engage the pipe breakout slot on each side of the drill pipe as shown in
Figure 4-17.
2. Visually ensure that the pawls are correctly seated in the pipe breakout slots.
NOTICE
Releasing the deck wrench prior to connecting the pipe to the rotary car-
riage coupling or another section of pipe will result in the pipe falling
free of the deck wrench. Do not release the deck wrench until a pipe sec-
tion has been securely coupled and is supported by the rotary carriage.
3. Release the deck wrench by depressing DECK WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the
RETRACT position. Hold the switch in the RETRACT position until the deck wrench is
fully released. Visually observe that the deck wrench is fully retracted. Then, release the
DECK WRENCH switch.
SLIDE WRENCH. Short mast DL drills or drills equipped with carousels will
usually use slide wrenches. The slide wrench is used to hold the drill pipe when
adding or removing a length of pipe, or changing drill bits. The slide wrench set-up
requires a different style of slot or cutout in the drill pipe as compared to the style
of pipe required for use with deck wrenches.
The same switch (05, Figure 4-21) is used to operate either the deck wrenches or
the slide wrench (Figure 4-22).
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1. Depress DECK WRENCH switch (05) to the EXTEND position until the wrench engages
the pipe slots (Figure 4-22). Release the DECK WRENCH switch.
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free of the slide wrench. Do not release the slide wrench until a pipe sec-
tion has been securely coupled and is supported by the rotary carriage.
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3. Release the slide wrench by depressing DECK WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the
RETRACT position. Hold the switch in the RETRACT position until the slide wrench is
fully released. Visually observe that the slide wrench is fully retracted. Then, release the
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NOTICE
When the mast is going to be lowered or the drill is going to be propelled
with the mast down, it is recommended that the breakout wrench be
turned in and clamped onto the drill pipe. If there is no drill pipe, bring
the wrench into the IN position. This will keep wrench bouncing at a
minimum and avoid possible component damage.
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01. Drill Pipe 03. Hydraulic Cylinder
02. Slide Wrench
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1. Place the BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01, Figure 4-3) in the “0” position and be
sure the drill string is at a complete stop prior to using the breakout wrench.
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2. Depress BREAKOUT WRENCH ENGAGE switch (06, Figure 4-12) to the upper
ENGAGE position.
3. Depress BREAKOUT WRENCH OPERATE switch (07) to the lower BREAK JOINT
position. The jaws will engage the pipe. The extension of the breakout cylinder provides
the turning force necessary to break the pipe joint.
4. If the pipe joint does not separate after one cycle of the breakout wrench, repeat the pro-
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02. Insert 08. Turning Cylinder
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5. Depress BREAKOUT WRENCH switch (06) to the OPEN position. Allow the breakout
wrench to release the pipe before releasing the switch.
6. Depress BREAKOUT WRENCH switch (06) to the disengage position to move the break-
out wrench to the stored position.
The following discussion of loading and unloading drill pipe assumes that person-
nel are familiar with drill operation. Therefore, step-by-step instructions as to how
It should be kept in mind that there are two basic drill models, the DL
and the ST.
• The DL (dragline) model uses the short mast, carousel and slide wrench.
• The ST (shovel-truck) uses the longer mast, pipe racks, and deck wrenches.
These design differences will require minor changes in the pipe loading
and unloading techniques which follow. Illustrations show the pipe load-
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NOTICE
Position the drill in a production area or area which will permit the drill-
ing of a hole. Arrange all drill pipe to be loaded at the rear of the drill and
block to prevent accidental movement of the drill pipe.
NOTICE
No personnel are to be on the drilling platform during drilling operations
or while the deck wrenches, rotary machinery or pipe racks are being
operated. Stay clear of the platform until the operator indicates that you
can be on the platform.
1. Before the mast is placed in the vertical drilling position, disconnect the safety sling and
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swing back out of the way of interfering with the auxiliary winch line when lifting pipe up
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onto the deck from the area behind the drill.
2. Load one-half length of drill pipe into a pipe rack using a suitable lifting device and secure
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the pipe.
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Loading of the one-half length of drill pipe is only necessary for newly
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4. Connect the drill pipe in the pipe rack to the rotary machinery. Install a drill bit on the end
of the drill pipe.
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5. Drill a hole to the maximum depth allowed by the drill pipe (see Figure 4-24).
6. Retract the drill pipe, remove the drill bit, and store the drill pipe in the pipe rack and
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secure.
7. Raise the rotary carriage to the top of the mast, and set the hoist brake.
8. Attach the lifting bail to the next half length of the drill pipe to be loaded and attach the tag
line to an appropriate service vehicle to control the drill pipe movement.
Lifting drill pipe with auxiliary winch can cause the drill pipe to
swing, resulting in equipment damage, injury or death. Use a tag
line suitably anchored to control the movement of the drill pipe.
Remove all personnel from the drill pipe movement path, includ-
ing the drilling platform.
9. Slowly lift the drill pipe into position over the driller’s platform with the auxiliary winch
(see Figure 4-25).
10. Remove the tag line and lower the drill pipe into the hole previously drilled. Engage the
deck wrenches to hold the drill pipe in position, allowing the winch line and lifting bail to
be removed while standing on the drilling platform (see Figure 4-26).
11. Remove the lifting bail and raise the auxiliary winch hook.
12. Connect the drill pipe in the pipe rack to the rotary machinery.
13. Lower the rotary machinery and connect the drill pipe to the drill pipe being held by the
deck wrenches (see Figure 4-27).
14. Retract the drill pipe, store the drill pipe in the pipe rack and secure (see Figure 4-28).
15. Attach the lifting bail to the next half length of the drill pipe to be loaded and attach the tag
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line to control drill pipe movement.
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16. Slowly lift the drill pipe into position over the driller’s platform with the auxiliary winch
(see Figure 4-25).
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swing, resulting in equipment damage, injury or death. Use a tag
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line suitably anchored to control the movement of the drill pipe.
Remove all personnel from the drill pipe movement path, includ-
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17. Lower the drill pipe into the hole previously drilled. Engage the deck wrenches to hold the
drill pipe in position, allowing the auxiliary winch line, the tag line and lifting bail to be
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18. Remove the lifting bail and raise the auxiliary winch hook.
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19. Lower the rotary machinery and connect it to the drill pipe being held by the deck
wrenches (see Figure 4-27).
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20. Retract the deck wrenches, raise the drill pipe out of the hole, store the drill pipe in the pipe
rack and secure (see Figure 4-28).
21. Repeat steps 7 through 20 until all the drill pipe has been loaded in the pipe racks.
22. Lower the rotary machinery and lower the mast to the horizontal position. Re-install the
safety sling.
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Position the drill in a production area or area which will permit the drill-
ing of a hole. Arrange an area at the rear of the drill to store the removed
drill pipe. Have blocking available to prevent accidental movement of the
drill pipe.
1. Lower the drill mast and open the safety sling. Raise the drill mast to the vertical position.
2. Drill a hole the depth of the lower half length of the drill pipe. Retract, remove the bit, then
lower pipe back into the hole (see Figure 4-24).
3. Engage the deck wrenches to support the lower section. Unscrew the upper half length of
the drill pipe from the lower half length of the drill pipe.
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4. Raise the rotary machinery and store the upper half length of the drill pipe in the pipe rack
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and secure (see Figure 4-29).
5. Attach the lifting bail to the half length of the drill pipe to be unloaded. Lift the drill pipe
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from the hole with the auxiliary winch (see Figure 4-30).
6. Attach a tag line to an appropriate service vehicle to help guide the drill pipe to the storage
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Lowering drill pipe with auxiliary winch can cause the drill pipe
to swing, resulting in equipment damage, injury or death. Use a
tag line suitably anchored to control the movement of the drill
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pipe. Remove all personnel from the drill pipe movement path,
including the driller’s path.
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7. Lower the removed drill pipe with the auxiliary winch and place the drill pipe in the stor-
age area at the rear of the drill (see Figure 4-21).
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8. Connect the upper half length of drill pipe in the pipe rack to the rotary machinery.
9. Lower the rotary machinery until the drill pipe can be supported by the deck wrenches.
10. Unscrew the rotary machinery from the drill pipe and raise the rotary machinery.
12. Repeat steps 2 through 11 to unload the remaining drill pipes form the pipe racks.
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NOTICE
Be sure that the threads of all pipe joints are in good condition, and that
they are clean and well lubricated.
1. Depress MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) to the HOIST position.
3. Place HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) in the HOIST position to raise the
rotary carriage. Continue to raise the rotary carriage until it has cleared the top of the car-
ousel or pipe rack, then return the HOIST-PULLDOWN control to the center “neutral”
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position. Immediately set HOIST BRAKE (07, ).
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4. Depress and hold CAROUSEL STORE or PIPE RACK switch (09, Figure 4-12) to the
over-hole position until the carousel or pipe rack moves forward and is positioned under
the rotary carriage coupling. Then return the switch to the off position.
5.
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Turn CAROUSEL ROTATION SWITCH (08) to bring a section of drill pipe into align-
ment with the rotary carriage coupling. See Figure 4-31.
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6. Place MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the “A” THREAD position and place
BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) to a slow forward position. Use the optional
THREAD LUBE switch (05) to lubricate pipe threads, if furnished.
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The following step requires that the rotary drive be operated at very slow speed while the
rotary carriage drifts downward, permitting connection of the drill pipe with the rotary
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coupling.
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7. Adjust the forward (CW) speed of the rotary carriage to very slow while simultaneously
releasing the hoist brake. The hoist drive will allow the rotary carriage to drift slowly
downward. The simultaneous rotation and rotary carriage descent will permit the rotating
female pipe threads in the rotary carriage coupling to mate with the stationary male pipe
threads on the section of pipe. Move the BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL to “0” to stop
pipe motion.
Be certain that the rotary carriage coupling is correctly connected to the section of drill
pipe. This will be evident because the flange on the pipe will be seated uniformly all
around the face of the coupling. If the pipe joint connection is not correctly made, uncou-
ple the pipe as described under the topic “UNCOUPLING PIPE TO ADD DRILL PIPE”
on Page 4-73.
9. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position until the sec-
tion of pipe clears the carousel pot or pipe rack. Then move the HOIST-PULLDOWN con-
trol to the “neutral” position and depress HOIST BRAKE switch (07, Figure 4-3) to the
SET position.
10. Use CAROUSEL STORE or PIPE RACK switch (09, Figure 4-12) to retract the carousel
to the stored position. Switch locations may vary.
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01. Rotary Coupling (Sub-Shock) 04. Pipe Guide Bushing
02. Adapter 05. Stabilizer
03. First Pipe Section 06. Drill Bit
Stabilizer Installation
The stabilizer is attached via standard API or BECO threaded pipe joint between
a section of drill pipe and the drill bit. Its function is to prevent the drill bit from
wandering off-center at the bottom of the hole (see Figure 4-31).
Before installing the stabilizer, the first section of drill pipe must be installed as
described under the topic “DRILL PIPE INSTALLATION, FIRST SECTION” on
Page 4-60. Then, attach the stabilizer as described below.
1. Place MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the HOIST position.
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3. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) in the HOIST direction to raise the
rotary carriage. Raise the rotary carriage the amount needed to raise the drill string clear of
the platform, then return the HOIST-PULLDOWN control to the center “neutral” position.
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4. Set HOIST BRAKE using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
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5. Position the stabilizer in the deck wrench using the hoisting bail and winch (see Figure 4-
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the top of the stabilizer with the deck wrench pawls.
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6. Depress DECK or SLIDE WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the EXTEND position to
engage the deck wrench pawls into the stabilizer's breakout slots. Be sure that the pawls
are fully seated in the stabilizer breakout slots. Then release the DECK or SLIDE
WRENCH switch.
NOTICE
It may be necessary to rotate the stabilizer by hand, while it is being sup-
ported by the hoisting bail, to align the breakout slots with the deck
wrench pawls.
7. Use the winch to lower the hoist hook as required until the hoist cable is slack. Remove
(unscrew) and store the hoisting bail and winch hook.
8. Position the pipe guide bushing on the stabilizer (see Figure 4-31). If the optional thread
lube feature is on your drill, place MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the “A”
THREAD position and use THREAD LUBE switch (05) to lubricate the pipe threads. If
not, continue with step 9.
9. Adjust the clockwise rotational speed of the rotary carriage to very slow while simulta-
neously releasing the hoist brake. The hoist drive will allow the rotary carriage to drift
slowly downward. The simultaneous rotation and carriage descent will permit the rotating
female pipe threads in the drill pipe to mate with the stationary male pipe threads on the
pipe stabilizer. Move the BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) to “0” to stop pipe
motion.
Be sure that the threads of all pipe joints are in good condition, and that they are clean and
well lubricated. Pipe threads should be inspected and lubricated whenever they are at drill-
ing platform level.
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stabilizer being mated uniformly with the face of the drill pipe female coupling.
11. Momentarily depress DECK or SLIDE WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the STORE
position. After the deck wrench is fully disengaged, release the DECK or SLIDE
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by moving HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04) to the HOIST position. When the drill string
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13. Depress HOIST BRAKE switch (07, Figure 4-3) to the SET position.
Before installing the drill bit, the first section of drill pipe, the pipe guide bushing,
and the stabilizer must be installed as discussed previously. Then, install the drill
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bit as follows:
1. Depress MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) to the HOIST position.
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3. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) in the HOIST direction to raise the
rotary carriage. Raise the rotary carriage the amount needed to move the stabilizer clear of
the platform, then return the hoist control to the center “neutral” position.
cations between the work crew and the person controlling drill
operation and shut down.
5. Install the bit breakout wrench in the platform lugs (see Figure 4-33). Use the winch to
handle the breakout wrench, raising or lowering the hook as required to ensure that the bit
breakout wrench mates correctly with the platform locking lugs.
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6. Use the bit hoisting bail and winch to position the drill bit into the breakout wrench (see
Figure 4-34). Use the winch to raise or lower the hook as required to ensure that the drill
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7. Remove (unscrew) the bit hoisting bail from the drill bit, and anchor the winch hook away
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8. Place MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the THREAD position and adjust the
forward speed (CW) of the rotary carriage to very slow while simultaneously releasing the
hoist brake. The hoist drive will allow the rotary carriage to drift slowly downward. The
simultaneous rotation and rotary carriage descent will permit the rotating female pipe
threads in the stabilizer to mate with the stationary male pipe threads on the drill bit. Move
the BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) to the center “0” position to stop pipe rotation.
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10. Be sure that the threads of all pipe joints are in good condition, and that they are clean and
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11. Inspect to ensure that the joint is correctly coupled, as evidenced by the flange on the drill
bit being mated uniformly with the face of the pipe stabilizer female coupling.
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12. After the connection has been properly made, move the BIT ROTARY SPEED CON-
TROL (01) to the center “neutral” position.
13. Operate the HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21), as needed, to raise the drill
string free of the bit breakout wrench. Then, return the control to the “neutral” position.
14. Depress HOIST BRAKE switch (07, Figure 4-3) to the SET position. It may be necessary
to turn the drill bit to clear the breakout wrench. If so, use BIT ROTARY SPEED CON-
TROL (01) for rotational control.
15. Remove the breakout wrench from the platform lugs using the winch to lift the breakout
wrench.
To lower the drill string into position in preparation for drilling, proceed as follows
(see Figure 4-31):
Flying debris and drilling dust can cause eye or other serious
injury. Dust containing crystalline silica can cause respiratory
disease, cancer, injury or death. Always lower the dust curtains
before drilling. Keep all personnel off drilling platform and away
from the drill hole while drilling is in process. Avoid dust con-
tamination from work clothes, eating or drinking. Follow mine
procedures for air monitoring, exposure limitations, and protec-
tion methods for dust and crystalline silica exposure.
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2. Momentarily depress HOIST BRAKE switch (07) to the RELEASE position.
3. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) in the pulldown direction. The
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speed at which the rotary carriage will move is proportional to the amount that the control
is moved away from the center “neutral” position. Lower the drill string slowly.
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NOTICE
Do not lower the drill bit onto soft ground or into mud. This will result in
the bit orifice being plugged, and will lead to incorrect operation.
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6. Position the pipe guide bushing (installed with stabilizer, Figure 4-31) into the platform.
Be sure it is correctly seated into the retaining lugs on the drilling platform.
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Collaring
Collaring is the procedure used to start drilling of a new blasthole (see Figure 4-
35). The collared hole is drilled to a preferred depth at slow speed, (approximately
one-half the normal drilling speed), thus ensuring accurate positioning of the drill
and hole.
All drill systems must be operating and the drill must be leveled at the site where
the hole is to be located. The drill string must be placed with the bit lowered to
ground level (but not contacting the ground), as described previously.
1. Place DRILL SPEED RANGE switch (04, Figure 4-3) in the LOW drill bit speed range.
Flying debris and drilling dust can cause eye or other serious
injury. Dust containing crystalline silica can cause respiratory
disease, cancer, injury or death. Always lower the dust curtains
before drilling. Keep all personnel off drilling platform and away
from the drill hole while drilling is in process. Avoid dust con-
tamination from work clothes, eating or drinking. Follow mine
procedures for air monitoring, exposure limitations, and protec-
tion methods for dust and crystalline silica exposure.
2. Lower the (optional) dust curtains as described under the topic “DUST CURTAIN.” Keep
the curtain flaps to the outside and as low as possible. Before drilling, inspect the dust cur-
tains to assure that all dust curtains are installed and in the lowered position. Curtains
should not be lifted to remove cuttings while drilling a hole.
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Compressed air flowing through the drill bit will blow loose dirt
and debris into the atmosphere, which can injure the eyes of per-
sonnel. Wear protective glasses and face shields when working
around compressed air.
3. Start the flow of air through the drill pipe and to the drill bit by moving BIT AIR switch
(02, ) to the ON position.
4. Check air pressure on BIT AIR gauge (06). The bit air pressure should be within a range
between 35 psi (2.42 bar) and 60 psi (4.14 bar) maximum. Pressure will increase slightly if
water injection is operating
6. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) to a low speed setting. Drill bit rotation is
proportional to dial setting (from 1 to 7). Collaring speeds are determined by drilling con-
ditions and type of base material being penetrated.
8. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the PULLDOWN position. This
will start the downward travel of the rotary carriage and will control the rate of descent.
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The following discussion assumes that the engine is warmed to operating temper-
ature and is running properly, is switched to high speed, that all GUI and engine
faults have been cleared, and that good radio and visual communications are
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1. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01, Figure 4-3) in a clockwise direction to the
desired speed. Rotation speed is proportional to the setting (from 1 to 7). Adjust the BIT
ROTARY SPEED CONTROL as necessary to achieve the desired speed for drilling
conditions. Monitor the ROTARY RPM indicator (03, Figure 4-3) and the RATE OF
PENETRATION DISPLAY (03, Figure 4-21).
2. Adjust BIT FORCE control (02) toward the INCREASE position to increase the load on
the drill bit. Check bit loading and monitor BIT FORCE indicator (02). Adjust bit force to
suit the existing drilling conditions, bit manufacturer's recommendations, or mine drilling
directives.
4. During the drilling cycle, observe the following indicators and make adjustments as
required to provide efficient drilling speeds:
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The drill can be operated without using the GUI. However, while auto-
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be viewed while the GUI is not functioning.
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6. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the center “neutral” position.
This will stop the downward motion of the drill bit.
9. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01, Figure 4-3) to slow clockwise rotation.
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Leave the bit air flow turned on while the bit remains in the hole. This
practice will keep the hole clear of debris.
10. Proceed with single pass, multiple pass, or automatic drilling operation, as described in the
following topics.
Single pass drilling is the process of drilling a blasthole to a depth no greater than
the maximum travel of the rotary carriage within the mast structure. No coupling
or uncoupling of drill pipe, stabilizer, or drill bit is required for either the drilling
operation or for propelling between blasthole sites.
To continue the drilling process described above as a single pass operation, pro-
ceed as follows:
At this point in the process, the blasthole has been drilled to the desired depth, the
downward movement of the drill has ended, the HOIST-PULLDOWN BRAKES
are set, the water injection system (optional) is off, and the bit is rotating slowly at
the bottom of the hole with the bailing air turned on.
Flying debris and drilling dust can cause eye or other serious
injury. Dust containing crystalline silica can cause respiratory
disease, cancer, injury or death. Always lower the dust curtains
before drilling. Keep all personnel off drilling platform and away
from the drill hole while drilling is in process. Avoid dust con-
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1. Release HOIST BRAKE using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
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2. Turn MODE SELECT switch (11) to the “C” HOIST position.
3. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position and start to
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raise the drill string from the bottom of the hole.
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4. When the drill bit approaches the top of the hole, but before it is completely out of the
hole, turn off bit air by depressing BIT AIR switch (02, Figure 4-3) to the OFF position.
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5. Continue to raise the drill string until the stabilizer is at deck level with the breakout slots
vertically aligned with the deck wrench pawls. Then move HOIST-PULLDOWN control
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(04, Figure 4-21) to the center “neutral” position. Set HOIST BRAKE using switch (07,
Figure 4-3).
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6. Stop the rotation of the drill bit by moving BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01, ) to the
center “neutral” position.
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7. Depress DECK or SLIDE WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the EXTEND position.
Hold the switch in the EXTEND position until the deck or slide wrench pawls are fully
engaged in the breakout slots of the pipe stabilizer. Adjust the rotary control as necessary
to permit the deck wrenches to snap into the breakout slots.
8. Raise the dust curtain by depressing optional DUST CURTAIN switch (02, Figure 4-2) to
the UP position. Visually check to ensure that the dust curtain has raised to the full up posi-
tion, and that it is clear of all drill components.
Sudden tip-over can occur while lowering the drill with jacks,
resulting in equipment damage and severe personnel injury.
Always lower the drill slowly, and in stages, maintaining a level
condition until the crawler belts contact the ground and are sup-
9. Lower the drill from a raised and level condition as described under the topic “LEVELING
THE DRILL” on Page 4-18.
10. Place MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in the PROPEL position.
11. Propel the drill as described under the topic “PROPELLING THE DRILL” on Page 4-8.
Move the drill to the next drill hole location, and level it as described under the topic
“LEVELING THE DRILL” on Page 4-18.
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removal and racking of drill pipe.) Uncouple pipe as follows:
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stabilizer, be sure that all pipe threads and shoulders are clean and free of paint,
rust, dirt or foreign material. Lubricate all threads with thread lubricant (refer to
the Maintenance Manual for thread lubricant specifications). Drill pipe threads
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death. Do not enter the drilling and mast area while the drill is
operating. When working in the drilling and mast area while the
engine is running, establish a procedure to maintain communi-
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cations between the work crew and the person controlling the
drill operation and shut down.
1. All drill systems are operating, as described under the topic “STARTUP.”
2. Bit air is off. If not, move BIT AIR switch (02, Figure 4-3) to the OFF position.
3. The hole has been drilled deep enough for deck or slide wrench pawls to engage in the drill
pipe breakout slots.
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UNCOUPLING PIPE. Uncouple the pipe as follows:
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1. Be sure that the engine is operating at high speed.
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4. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) in the clockwise direction to initiate slow
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rotation.
5. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position. Raise the
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drill pipe until the breakout slots at the upper end of the pipe align vertically with the deck
wrench pawls. Then move the control to the “neutral” position.
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6. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01, ) to the center (“0”) position to stop rotation
of the drill string.
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8. Momentarily depress DECK or SLIDE WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the
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EXTEND position and engage deck wrench pawls with the drill pipe.
9. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01, Figure 4-3) slightly clockwise to provide
slow rotation of the drill string. Allow the pipe to rotate until the deck wrench pawl
“clicks” into the drill pipe breakout slot. Continue rotation 1/4 turn past the “click”, then
place the rotary control in the neutral “0” position. Visually check to ensure the deck
wrench pawls are fully seated in the breakout slots.
NOTICE
Permitting the unscrewing pipe threads to act as a screw jack can dam-
age the drill and the threads by forcing the rotary machinery upward.
Always raise the drill string so the deck wrench pivots up 2 or 3 inches
(50 to 75 mm) before starting to unscrew the joint. As the threads
unscrew, the deck wrench will lower slowly. If the deck wrench seats on
the mast base, raise the drill string another 1 or 2 inches (25 to 50 mm).
11. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position and slowly
raise the drill string and deck wrench 2 to 3 inches. Then move the hoist-pulldown control
to the center “neutral” position. Set the HOIST BRAKE using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
12. Turn BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) to select counter-clockwise rotation. Rota-
tional speed will increase in proportion to the setting (from 1 to 7) as the control is turned
from the neutral (0) position. Visually check that the pipe connection separates at the
rotary carriage coupling joint.
14. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position and raise the
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rotary carriage from the separated pipe joint. Then, move the hoist-pulldown control to the
center neutral position.
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15. Set the HOIST BRAKE using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
2. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) in the HOIST direction to raise the
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rotary carriage. Continue to raise the rotary carriage until it has cleared the pipe rack, then
return the HOIST-PULLDOWN control to the center neutral position.
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4. Rotate CAROUSEL or PIPE RACK ROTATION switch (08, Figure 4-12) to swing the
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5. Depress and hold CAROUSEL or PIPE RACK STORE switch (09) in the OVER HOLE
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position until the pipe is positioned under the rotary carriage coupling. Then allow the
switch to return to the center (OFF) position.
6. Turn MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) to the “B” DRILL position.
8. Adjust the clockwise rotation of the rotary carriage to very slow while simultaneously
releasing the hoist brake. The hoist drive will allow the rotary carriage to drift slowly
downward. The simultaneous rotation and carriage descent will permit the rotating female
pipe threads in the rotary carriage coupling to mate with the stationary male pipe threads
on the section of pipe. Move the ROTARY SPEED CONTROL lever to “neutral” to stop
pipe motion.
NOTICE
Be sure that the threads of all pipe joints are in good condition, and that
they are clean and well lubricated. Use optional THREAD LUBE (05) if
furnished. Pipe threads should be inspected and lubricated whenever
they are at drilling platform level.
NOTICE
When the joint is tight, the section of pipe will rotate. Be certain the
rotary carriage coupling is correctly connected to the section of drill pipe.
This will be evident because the flange on the pipe will be seated uni-
formly all the way around the face of the coupling. If the pipe joint con-
nection is not correctly made, uncouple the pipe as described later in this
manual.
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10. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) in the HOIST direction until the
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section of pipe clears the pipe rack or carousel pot. Then move the HOIST-PULLDOWN
control to the center “neutral” position. Set hoist brake using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
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11. Turn BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01, Figure 4-3) to the neutral (0) position.
12. Depress and hold CAROUSEL or PIPE RACK STORE switch (09, Figure 4-12) in the
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STORE position until the carousel or pipe rack has been fully retracted against its stops on
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the mast.
14. Release HOIST BRAKE using switch (07, Figure 4-3). When the pipe lowers and the
female pipe thread of the top pipe is aligned with the male pipe thread of the lower pipe
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15. Place MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) in THREAD position and move BIT
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16. Adjust the forward speed of the rotary carriage to very slow while simultaneously releas-
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ing the hoist brake. The hoist drive will allow the rotary carriage to drift slowly downward.
The simultaneous rotation and carriage descent will permit the rotating female pipe threads
in the upper pipe section to mate with the stationary male pipe threads on the section of
pipe. Move the BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL to neutral (0) to stop pipe motion.
NOTICE
Be sure that the threads of all pipe joints are in good condition, and that
they are clean and well lubricated. Pipe threads should be inspected and
lubricated whenever they are at drilling platform level.
NOTICE
When the joint is tight, the section of pipe will rotate. Be certain the two
sections of drill pipe are correctly connected to each other. This will be
evident because the flange on the pipe will be seated uniformly all the
way around the face of the female pipe thread coupling. If the pipe joint
connection is not correctly made, uncouple the pipe as described under
the topic “UNCOUPLING PIPE TO REMOVE DRILL PIPE” on Page 4-
77.
18. As soon as the joint is complete and secure, move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01)
to the neutral (0) position. Ensure that the joint is secure and tight before retracting the
deck wrench.
19. Depress DECK or SLIDE WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the RETRACT position.
Hold the switch in the RETRACT position until the deck or slide wrench is fully retracted.
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Then, release the DECK or SLIDE WRENCH switch.
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20. Continue the drilling operation.
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The following procedure should be performed during daylight
hours and good weather to prevent damage to the drill and/or
injury to personnel.
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The following paragraphs provide procedures to remove and rack drill pipe during
the drilling operation. A separate procedure for the addition of drill pipe to the
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pipe string is described above. Uncouple pipe to remove pipe from the drill string
as follows: Following removal of the drill bit, separating pipe connections, or sepa-
ration of the stabilizer, be sure that all threads and shoulders are clean and free of
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paint, rust, dirt or foreign material. Lubricate all threads with a thread lubricant
(refer to the Maintenance Manual for thread lubricant specifications). Drill pipe
threads must be maintained in good condition whenever using the drill.
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1. All drill systems are operating, as described under the topic START-UP on Page 4-1.
2. Drill bit air is off. If not, move DRILL BIT AIR switch (02, Figure 4-3) to the OFF posi-
tion.
3. The hole has been drilled deep enough for deck wrench pawls to engage in the drill pipe
breakout slots.
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2. Turn MODE SELECT switch (11) to the “C” HOIST position.
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3. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) clockwise to initiate slow rotation.
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4. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) in the HOIST direction. Raise the
drill pipe until the breakout slots at the upper end of the pipe align vertically with the deck
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wrench pawls. Then move the pulldown control to the center “neutral” position.
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5. Set hoist brake using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
6. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) to the neutral (0) position to stop rotation of
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7. Momentarily depress DECK or SLIDE WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-17) to the
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EXTEND position and engage deck wrench pawls with the drill pipe.
8. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01, Figure 4-3) slightly to clockwise rotation to
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provide slow rotation of the drill string. Allow the pipe to rotate until the deck wrench
pawl “clicks” into the drill pipe breakout slot. Continue rotation 1/4 turn past the “click,”
then move the rotary speed control to the center “neutral” position. Visually check to
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ensure the deck wrench pawls are fully seated in the breakout slots.
NOTICE
Permitting the unscrewing pipe threads to act as a screw jack can dam-
age the drill, and the threads, by forcing the rotary machinery upward.
Always raise the drill string so the deck wrench pivots up 2 or 3 inches
(50 to 75 mm) before starting to unscrew the joint. As the threads
unscrew, the deck wrench will lower slowly. If the deck wrench seats on
the mast base, raise the drill string another 1 or 2 inches (25 to 50 mm).
10. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position and slowly
raise the drill string and deck wrench 2 to 3 inches. Then place the pulldown control in the
center “neutral” position.
12. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) to a slow clockwise rotation. The speed of
rotation is proportional to the setting (from 1 to 7). Visually check that the pipe connection
separates at the pipe joint.
NOTICE
Do not permit the pipe joint at the rotary carriage coupling to separate. If
the pipe connection loosens at the upper pipe joint, move BIT ROTARY
SPEED CONTROL (01, Figure 4-3) to the clockwise position to tighten it.
After the joint is tight, move the BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL to the
neutral (0) position. If the lower pipe joint will not loosen by using the
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rotary drive, use the optional breakout wrench to break the joint. Refer
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to the topic “DECK, SLIDE AND BREAKOUT WRENCHES” for the pro-
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13. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) in the HOIST direction to raise the
pipe high enough to clear the pipe rack pot. Then move the pulldown control to the center
“neutral” position. Set HOIST BRAKE using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
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1. Select the carousel slot which will store the pipe by depressing CAROUSEL or PIPE
RACK ROTATION switch (08, Figure 4-12) to rotate the carousel or pipe rack to the
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desired position.
2. Depress and hold CAROUSEL or PIPE RACK STORE switch (09) to the OVERHOLE
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position to align the selected pipe rack to the centerline of the drill string. Then release the
switch.
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3. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) toward the PULLDOWN position
and lower the pipe into the pot. Then move the pulldown control to the center “neutral”
position. Visually check that the pipe is seated in the pipe rack.
5. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) slightly into clockwise rotation. Allow the
pipe to rotate very slowly until the pipe rack wrench dog “clicks”. Continue rotation 1/4
turn past the “click,” then move the rotary speed control to the center “neutral” position.
6. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) slightly in the counter clockwise direction
to break the pipe-to-rotary carriage coupling joint. Moving the controller further from cen-
ter will not increase torque.
7. If the joint does not break, it will be necessary to break the joint with the optional breakout
wrench as described under the topic “Deck Wrench and Breakout.”
8. After the connection is loose, move the BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) slowly in
the counter clockwise direction until the joint separates. Then move the BIT ROTARY
SPEED CONTROL to the neutral (0) position.
NOTICE
Permitting the unscrewing pipe threads to act as a screw jack can dam-
age the drill, and the threads, by forcing the rotary machinery upward.
Always raise the drill string so the pipe is raised 2 or 3 inches (50 to 75
mm) before starting to unscrew the joint. If the pipe seats on the pipe
rack base, raise the drill string another 1 or 2 inches (25 to 50 mm).
10. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position to raise the
rotary carriage high enough to clear the pipe rack. Then move the pulldown control to the
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center “neutral” position.
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11. Set HOIST BRAKE using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
12. Depress and hold CAROUSEL or PIPE RACK STORE switch (09, ) in the STORE posi-
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13. Release HOIST BRAKE using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
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14. Place MODE SELECT switch (11) in the THREAD position and move HOIST-PULL-
DOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the LOWER position. When the rotary carriage lowers
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and the female pipe thread of the rotary carriage coupling is aligned with the male pipe
thread of the pipe being held in the deck wrench, move the HOIST-PULLDOWN control
to the center “neutral” position.
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16. Adjust the forward speed (CW) of the rotary carriage to very slow while simultaneously
releasing the hoist brake. The hoist drive will allow the rotary carriage to drift slowly
downward. The simultaneous rotation and carriage descent will permit the rotating female
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pipe threads in the rotary carriage coupling to mate with the stationary male pipe threads
on the section of pipe. Move the ROTARY SPEED ADJUST control to “neutral” to stop
pipe motion.
NOTICE
Be sure that the threads of all pipe joints are in good condition, and that
they are clean and well lubricated. Pipe threads should be inspected and
lubricated whenever they are at drilling platform level.
NOTICE
When the joint is tight, stop the rotary motion immediately. Be certain
the rotary carriage is securely connected to the section of pipe held in the
deck wrench. This will be evident because the flange on the pipe will be
seated uniformly all the way around the face of the female pipe thread
coupling. If the pipe joint connection is not correctly made, uncouple the
pipe as described under the topic “Uncoupling Pipe To Remove Drill
Pipe.”
18. As soon as the joint is complete and secure, move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL
(01,Figure 4-3) to the center “neutral” position. Ensure that the joint is secure and tight
before retracting the deck wrench.
19. Move DECK or SLIDE WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the RETRACT position.
Hold the switch in the RETRACT position until the deck wrench is fully retracted. Then,
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release the switch.
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Remove the drill bit as follows:
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Following removal of the drill bit, separating pipe connections, or separation of the
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dirt or foreign material. Lubricate all threads with a thread lubricant (refer to the
Maintenance Manual for thread lubricant specifications). Drill pipe threads must
be maintained in good condition throughout the use of the drill.
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1. Turn MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3) to the HOIST position and release the
HOIST BRAKE (07).
2. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) in the HOIST direction to raise the
rotary carriage. Raise the rotary carriage the amount needed to raise the drill string above
the drilling platform. Then return the HOIST-PULLDOWN control to the center “neutral”
position.
4. Install the bit breakout wrench in the platform lugs (see Figure 4-33). Use the auxiliary
winch to handle the bit breakout wrench. Raise or lower the hook, as required, to ensure
that the bit breakout wrench mates correctly with the platform lugs.
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7. Set HOIST BRAKE using switch (07, Figure 4-3).
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NOTICE
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It may be necessary to rotate the drill string to correctly align the bit
with the breakout wrench. To rotate the drill string, move BIT ROTARY
SPEED CONTROL (01) slowly in the direction necessary for alignment,
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then move the control to the center “neutral” position.
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8. Visually observe that the drill bit has fully seated into the bit breakout wrench, and that the
bit breakout wrench is fully seated into the lugs on the mast platform.
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9. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) to a slow counter clockwise position. The
speed of rotation is proportional to the setting (from 1 to 7) that the control is moved from
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the neutral (0) position. Visually check that the pipe connection separates at the drill bit
joint.
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Do not permit the pipe joint at the rotary carriage coupling to separate. If
the pipe connection loosens at the upper pipe joint, move BIT ROTARY
SPEED CONTROL (01) to the clockwise rotation position to tighten it.
After the joint is tight, move the BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL to the
center “neutral” position. If the lower pipe joint will not loosen by using
the rotary drive, use the optional breakout wrench to break the joint.
Refer to the topic “DECK, SLIDE AND BREAKOUT WRENCHES” on
Page 4-44 for the procedure to operate the breakout wrench.
11. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position to raise the
drill string away from the drill bit.
13. Remove the drill bit and bit breakout wrench from the platform lugs. Use the winch for
handling the drill bit, and the breakout wrench. Operate the winch to lower the hook, as
required. Attach the lifting bail to the drill bit. Operate the winch to raise the hook, as
required, to remove the drill bit and breakout wrench.
If the drill bit is to be replaced, the breakout wrench should be left in place. Install
a new or repaired drill bit using the procedure outlined under the topic “DRILL
BIT INSTALLATION” on Page 4-65.
Stabilizer Removal
The drill bit must be removed from the drill string before removing the stabilizer,
as described under the topic “DRILL BIT REMOVAL” on Page 4-85. Use the fol-
lowing procedure to remove the stabilizer:
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can entrap and crush personnel resulting in severe injury or
death. Do not enter the drilling and mast area while the drill is
operating. When working in the drilling and mast area while
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power is supplied to the drill, establish a procedure to maintain
communications between the work crew and the person control-
ling the drill operation.Turn MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure
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4-3) to the HOIST position.
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1. Turn MODE SELECT switch (11, Figure 4-3).
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Lower the pipe stabilizer until the breakout slots at the upper end of the stabilizer align
vertically with the deck wrench pawls. Then move the HOIST-PULLDOWN control to the
center “neutral” position.
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4. Momentarily depress DECK or SLIDE WRENCH switch (05, Figure 4-21) to the
EXTEND position and engage deck wrench pawls with the pipe stabilizer.
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5. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01, Figure 4-3) slightly to clockwise rotation to
provide slow rotation of the drill string.
6. Allow the pipe stabilizer to rotate until the deck wrench pawl “clicks” into the stabilizer
breakout slot. Continue rotation 1/4 turn past the “click,” then move the BIT ROTARY
SPEED CONTROL to the center “neutral” position. Visually check to ensure the deck
wrench pawls are fully seated in the breakout slots.
NOTICE
Permitting the unscrewing pipe threads to act as a screw jack can dam-
age the drill, and the threads, by forcing the rotary machinery upward.
Always raise the drill string so the deck wrench pivots up 2 or 3 inches
(50 to 75 mm) before starting to unscrew the joint. As the threads
unscrew, the deck wrench will lower slowly. If the deck wrench seats on
the mast base, raise the drill string another 1 or 2 inches (25 to 50 mm).
8. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position and slowly
raise the drill string and deck wrench 2 to 3 inches. Then move HOIST-PULLDOWN con-
trol to the center “neutral” position.
10. Move BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL (01) to a slow counter clockwise position. The
speed of rotation is proportional to the setting (from 1 to 7) that the control is moved from
the neutral (0) position. Visually check that the stabilizer connection separates at the stabi-
lizer to pipe joint.
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Do not permit the pipe joint at the rotary carriage coupling to separate. If
the pipe connection loosens at the upper pipe joint, move BIT ROTARY
SPEED CONTROL (01) to the FORWARD position to tighten it. After
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the joint is tight, move the BIT ROTARY SPEED CONTROL to the cen-
ter “neutral” position. If the lower pipe joint will not loosen by using the
rotary drive, use the optional breakout wrench to break the joint. Refer
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to the topic “DECK OR SLIDE WRENCH” on Page 4-43 for the proce-
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dures.
12. Move HOIST-PULLDOWN control (04, Figure 4-21) to the HOIST position to raise the
rotary carriage high enough to clear the drilling platform. Then move the HOIST-PULL-
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15. Remove the stabilizer from the deck wrench by utilizing the hoist and lifting bail. Attach
the lifting bail to the stabilizer. Operate the winch to raise the bail, as required, to relieve
tension between the stabilizer and the deck wrench.
16. Retract the deck or slide wrench by depressing DECK OR SLIDE WRENCH switch (05,
Figure 4-21) to the RETRACT position. Then release the switch.
17. Use the winch to remove the stabilizer from the drilling platform.
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