Atlas Copco

Maintenance instructions
Hydraulic rock drill
COP 1132B

Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB

Örebro, Sweden
© Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB, 2011, All rights reserved

No. 9852 2878 01

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are subject to change without notice.
Consult your Atlas Copco Customer Centre for specific information.
Operating instructions in original

Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB

SE-70191 Örebro, Sweden
 Contents

Contents
1. General............................................................................................................... 5
1.1 In the event of leakage problems ........................................................................................ 5
1.2 During dismantling............................................................................................................... 5
1.3 During assembly.................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Environment ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Safety regulations................................................................................................................ 5
Warning boxes .................................................................................................................... 5
The following general safety rules must be observed ......................................................... 6

2. Service interval ................................................................................................. 9

2.1 Before starting a new or newly overhauled rock drill........................................................... 9
2.2 After the first shift when using a new or newly overhauled rock drill ................................... 9
2.3 Before Each Shift ................................................................................................................ 9
2.4 After each shift .................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 After every 40th percussion-hour ........................................................................................ 9
2.6 Every 400th percussion-hour: ............................................................................................. 9

3. Hose connections ........................................................................................... 11

3.1 Connecting the hoses........................................................................................................ 11

4. Tightening torques.......................................................................................... 13
5. Accumulators .................................................................................................. 15
5.1 Safety label location .......................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Safety label instructions .................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Charging the accumulators ............................................................................................... 15
5.4 Replacing the accumulators .............................................................................................. 16
Dismantling........................................................................................................................ 16
Assembly........................................................................................................................... 16

6. Changing the hydraulic motor ....................................................................... 17

Dismantling........................................................................................................................ 17
Assembly........................................................................................................................... 17

7. Filling with lubricating oil and bleeding the system.................................... 19

8. Settings............................................................................................................ 21
8.1 ECL lubrication system settings ........................................................................................ 21
8.2 Setting damper pressure ................................................................................................... 21

9. Removing the front head - male .................................................................... 23

10. Checking the front head - male ..................................................................... 25
11. Removing the front head - female ................................................................. 27
12. Fitting the front head - male........................................................................... 29
13. Checking the front head - female .................................................................. 31
14. Fitting the front head - female ....................................................................... 33
14.1 REPLACE THE FLUSHING HEAD ................................................................................... 33
14.2 Fit the flushing connection................................................................................................. 33
14.3 Fit the shank adapter......................................................................................................... 33
14.4 Fit the front head ............................................................................................................... 33

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Contents

15. Slinging, weight and storage......................................................................... 35

15.1 Slinging ............................................................................................................................. 35
15.2 Rock drill weights.............................................................................................................. 35
15.3 Long-term storage ............................................................................................................ 35

16. Lubrication ...................................................................................................... 37

16.1 Lubrication of gear ............................................................................................................ 37
16.2 Lubricating the gear on a vertical machine ....................................................................... 37
16.3 Lubrication of the front ...................................................................................................... 37

17. Hydraulic and lubricant recommendations.................................................. 39

17.1 Hydraulic fluid ................................................................................................................... 39
17.2 Pneumatic tool oil ............................................................................................................. 40
17.3 Grease .............................................................................................................................. 40

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 General 1

1. General
This instruction is intended as a guide when 1.5 Safety regulations
performing maintenance on your rock drill. The Safety chapter contains important information
for the prevention of accidents.
1.1 In the event of leakage problems
Check the source of the leak before removing the Warning boxes
rock drill from the rig. The manual contains warnings.
Warnings are preceded by a heading (Danger,
1.2 During dismantling Warning and Caution).
Always wash the rock drill externally using grease
solvent before starting removal. Warning boxes
An assembly fixture must be used when dismant-
ling the rock drill.
Danger
Indicates an imminent risk of serious or fatal
1.3 During assembly injury if the warning is not heeded.
During all fitting assembly grease must be applied
to the internal parts unless otherwise stated.
Warning
Indicates hazards or hazardous procedures
which could result in serious or fatal injury if the
1.4 Environment
warning is not heeded.
Environmental regulations
Think of the environment! Caution
Indicates hazards or hazardous procedures
Leaking hydraulic couplings and grease are which could result in personal injury or
hazardous to the environment. damage to property if the warning is not
heeded.
Changing oils, hydraulic hoses and various
types of filter can be hazardous to the environ-
ment.

Always collect oil residue, oil spill, oily waste

and grease residue and spill. Treat according to
applicable local regulations.

Use biodegradable hydraulic fluid and lubrica-

tion oil wherever possible.

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General 1

The following general safety rules must be

observed
Important!
Important! Make sure that the rock drill has been main-
Read through the maintenance instructions tained in accordance with the applicable instruc-
carefully before starting maintenance work. tions.
Follow the instructions given and local regula- Before tramming the rig and rock drill or starting
tions. to drill, make sure that there are no personnel in
Do not use or intervene in the rock drill unless the immediate vicinity of the rock drill.
you have been trained to do so. Checks and adjustments that are necessary
Never attempt to carry out maintenance while when the rock drill is in operation must be
the rock drill is in operation. carried out by at least two persons. One person
must then be present at the operating station
Ensure that the hydraulic, water and air systems and have a good view of the work.
are depressurised and that the electrical system
is de-energised prior to removing the rock drill Always wear a helmet and earmuffs when dril-
or starting work on the system. ling. Follow local regulations

Use approved lifting devices when handling the Make sure that the place of work is well venti-
rock drill. Avoid lifting heavy weights yourself. lated.

To prevent injury during service and mainte- Make sure that the safety labels are fitted, clean
nance, all components that could possibly move and fully legible.
or drop must be supported safely on blocks or Particular attention must be paid to all warnings
trestles, or secured by means of adequately in the manual.
dimensioned slings.
Exercise caution when jointing drill rods and
Check that the hoses used are of the right with drill bit handling. Watch your fingers!
quality, and that all hose connections are in
good condition and properly tightened. Hoses Make sure that clothes do not come too close to
that loosen could cause serious injury. rotating machine parts.

Use only Atlas Copco original parts. Any Negligence could cause serious injury.
damage or malfunction caused by the use of
non-original Atlas Copco parts is not covered by
warranty or product liability.

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 General 1

Important!
A mining machine has many components and
functions that are controlled by a hydraulic
system, directly or indirectly. Before working on
or inspecting any part of the machine, it is
important to know how the machine moves and
how its functions are controlled by the hydraulic
system.

Prior to starting work or inspecting any part it

must be physically locked/stopped from being
able to move and causing bodily injury. The
mechanic must be careful not to place any body
part where a movement of the machine could
cause injury if the hydraulic system fails or is
disconnected.

There may be occasions where components

and or vehicles start moving when trapped
energy is released. Where applicable, there
must be confirmation that all measures to safe-
guard against involuntary movement have been
taken by releasing the energy and/or physically
locking/stopping the machine.

It is also incumbent on the individuals involved

to ensure that all local, national and federal
safety regulations are followed, before and
during the work or inspection.

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General 1

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 Service interval 2

2. Service interval
Order numbers for the repair kits are in the rock drill’s spare parts catalogue

2.1 Before starting a new or newly overhauled rock drill

Chapter
• Connect up the hoses ..........................................................................................................................3
• Charge the accumulators .....................................................................................................................5
• Fill the lubricating system with oil .........................................................................................................7
• Adjust and set the lubricating system ...................................................................................................8
• Set the damper pressure ......................................................................................................................8
• Select a suitable hydraulic oil and lubricant........................................................................................14

2.2 After the first shift when using a new or newly overhauled rock drill
• Tighten all threaded unions ..................................................................................................................4

2.3 Before Each Shift

• Keep an eye on the hydraulic hoses. If they vibrate too much,
check the accumulators ........................................................................................................................5
• Check the damper pressure on the rock drill. Adjust the pressure if required......................................8
• Check that the shank adapter threads are not damaged ...................................................................10
• Check that the machine does not leak. If the refrigerant leaks from the weep hole in the front head,
replace seals and O-rings...................................................................................................................10
• When replacing the shank adapter or dismantling the front head,
check the internal components including piston, driver and the visible parts of the rotation chuck bushing
10
• In the event of oil leakage from the front head: close percussion and only activate the damper
in order to determine if the leakage is coming from the percussion or damper ..................................10
• Check that air and lubricating oil come out of the hole in the gear housing .......................................10

2.4 After each shift

• Lubricate the front ..............................................................................................................................13

2.5 After every 40th percussion-hour

• Tighten all threaded unions ..................................................................................................................4
• Check the safety labels on the accumulators. Replace them if they are damaged or illegible.............5
• Check the accumulators .......................................................................................................................5
• Grease the gear .................................................................................................................................13

2.6 Every 400th percussion-hour:

• Dismantle the rock drill from the drill rig. Transport the rock drill to
a suitable workshop for servicing........................................................................................................12

Important!
Always function test the rock drill after service.

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Service interval 2

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 Hose connections 3

3. Hose connections

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13a
13b
14a
14b 12a
13c
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12b

12a. Inlet impact mechanism

12b. Percussion return ** The hose does not need to be connected to the
13a. Lubricating air, intake lubricating air, return, but the nipple must not be
13b. Lubricating air return** plugged, this will block the lubricating air flow through
13c. Damper, intake the machine.
14a. Rotation left (in)
14b. Rotation right (out)
15. Flushing air/water

3.1 Connecting the hoses

• Clean the rock drill’s hose connections before Caution!
undoing the protective caps.
Never attempt maintenance or intervene in the
• Never remove a protective cap until the hose is rock drill, connections or hoses while the
ready to be connected. hydraulic, lubrication or flushing systems are
pressurised. Air or oil can spray out at high
• Always store the rock drill with all hose connec-
pressure and high temperature. There is a risk
tions plugged. Use suitable protective caps, and
of serious injury to the eyes and skin.
make sure that they are clean.
Pressure hoses with an internal diameter of 19
mm (3/4") or greater are of the quality SAE 100
R9R (high-pressure hose with four layers of
steel reinforcement). See the rock drill’s spare
parts list. For reasons of safety, under no
circumstance may these hoses be replaced
with hoses of a lower quality. There is a risk of
injury if these instructions are not observed!

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Hose connections 3

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 Tightening torques 4

4. Tightening torques

608

601
8
323

604
211

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222
9 107

Lubricate the threads at positions 8, 211 and 601 NV= Spanner size
with thread grease. Other screws are oiled.

Ref. Torque
Qty. Check point NV Instructions
No. Nm
8 2 Dome nut, Side bolt 250 30 Tighten the screws alternately to full
torque
9 4 Front head 220 24 Tighten the screws alternately to full
torque
11 2 Hydraulic motor 80 19 Tighten the nuts alternately to full torque
107 1 Flushing connector - 27
211 1 Cover, roller bearing 400 -
222 2 Motor flange 45 16 Tighten the screws alternately to full
torque
323 4 Valve end 220 24 Tighten the screws alternately to full
torque
601 2 Accumulator housing 300 -
604 2 Valve, accumulator 30 19
608 4 Accumulator 220 24 Tighten the screws alternately to full
torque

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Tightening torques 4

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 Accumulators 5

5. Accumulators
Check the safety labels on the accumulators. 5.3 Charging the accumulators
Replace them if they are damaged or illegible.

5.1 Safety label location

B
B A
A
B C
A
1
2

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1. Damper accumulator Caution!

2. Intake accumulator Charge the accumulators when assembled on
the rock drill. There is a risk of injury if these
5.2 Safety label instructions instructions are not observed!

Warning!
A gas other than N 2 could cause an explosion.

• Remove the protective cap (A).

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• Open the valve nut (B) by 2-3 turns, and connect

N2 the gas hose.

1 2 • Open the gas valve (C).

• Charge the accumulators with nitrogen gas (N 2)

to the correct pressure in accordance with the
1. Read the operator’s instructions carefully before following:
service or replacement of the accumulator
NB! Charge at the bottom if possible rather than
2. Must be charged with nitrogen only
too high.

Damper accumulator (1) 10 bar

Intake accumulator (2) 70-100 bar*
*Intake accumulator 40 bar under collaring pressure. Normal
70-100 bar. Max. 100 bar.

• Tighten the valve nut (B) and close the gas valve
(C).

• Remove the gas hose and screw in the protec-

tive cap (A) to the accumulator valve.

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Accumulators 5

5.4 Replacing the accumulators

Assembly
• Fit the seal rings (223) in the grooves on the drill
BA machine’s gear housing and cylinder respecti-
608 vely.
600
223 • Make sure that the sealing rings (223) do not get
damaged during the assembly.

• Fit the accumulators (600) on the gear housing

608 and cylinder. Assemble using undamaged,
original bolts 55 mm in length. Replace the
600 screws in pairs even if only one screw is
320
corroded or damaged in some other way.
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• Torque tighten the bolts (223) alternately to a

tightening torque of 220 Nm.

• Charge the accumulators with nitrogen gas (N

2).
Warning!
All gas must be released prior to fitting by
means of removing the protective cap (A), Important!
undoing the valve nut (B) and opening it 2-3
turns. Use 65 mm long screws when using the HD
accumulator.
There is a risk of injury if these instructions are
not observed

Caution!
Defective bolts may lead to dangerous oil
leakage or the accumulator working loose. Oil
spray can injure the eyes and skin.

Parts that come loose can cause serious

injury.

Dismantling
• Remove the accumulators (600) with sealing
rings (223/320) by undoing the bolts (608).

• Send the accumulators to a workshop for over-

hauling!

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 Changing the hydraulic motor 6

6. Changing the hydraulic motor

200
11

10

500
14
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Dismantling
• Remove the hydraulic hoses (14).

• Undo the nuts (11) and remove the hydraulic

motor (500).

Assembly
• Lubricate the gear housing and hydraulic motor
splines with grease.

• Fit the hydraulic motor (500) to the gear housing

(200)

• Tighten the nuts (11) and the bolts (10) to a tigh-

tening torque of 75 Nm.

• Connect the hydraulic hoses (14). Check that

the correct direction of rotation is obtained.

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Changing the hydraulic motor 6

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 Filling with lubricating oil and bleeding the system 7

7. Filling with lubricating oil and bleeding the system

Caution!
Never work on the lubrication system when it is
pressurised.

Lubricating oil could spray out.

There is a risk of serious injury to the eyes and

skin.

Important!
Use the recommended lubrication air pressure
and recommended lubrication oil. Some
moving parts on the rock drill are lubricated
with oil mixed with compressed air. Is
important that these parts receive good lubri-
cation.

Check the level in the lubricating oil tank for every

shift. Exercise cleanliness and fill with the right
grade oil.

NB! If the lubricating system has been empty of

oil, it must be bled after filling.

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Filling with lubricating oil and bleeding the system 7

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 Settings 8

8. Settings
8.1 ECL lubrication system settings 8.2 Setting damper pressure
ECL=Electric Controlled Lubrication
Rock drill lubrication must be set with regard to the
local conditions.

• Start the lubricating system.

• Adjust the lubricating air pressure to 2-3 bar. A

• Set the correct lubricating oil dose.

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1 B
Pump (3217 8667 50) 35-40 pulses/minute
Pump (3217 8667 52) 20-25 pulses/minute
NB! The setting should take place at normal
• After setting, check that the correct pulse operating temperature for the hydraulic oil.
frequency has been obtained and that oil comes
out of the nipple for lubricating oil return. • Fully close the constant flow valve (B) on the drill
rig.

• Connect a pressure gauge (A), calibrated for 0-

60 bar, between the hose and the damper union
(1).

• Pressurise the damper circuit.

• Check that the shank adapter is unloaded and in

the forward position.

• Adjust the constant-flow valve until the pressure

gauge (A) reads 20-25 bar. Which corresponds
to 6 l/min.
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• Read off the drill rig’s damper pressure gauge. If

this pressure gauge later shows another value,
make a new pressure setting.

• Disconnect the pressure gauge (A) and connect

the hose to the union (1).

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Settings 8

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 Removing the front head - male 9

9. Removing the front head - male

Caution! 118
101
Never attempt to carry out maintenance while
the drill rig is in operation.

Ensure that the hydraulic and air systems are

depressurised before starting any work.

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There is a risk of injury if these instructions are
not observed!

NB! Always clean the outside of the rock drill • Remove lock ring (118) from the front (101).
before disassembly.

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101 105 106
19

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108
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• Remove the shank adapter (16), stop ring (106)

107
and stop washer (105) from the front head
15 A
(101).

• The drill sleeve (19) detaches.

• Remove the flushing hose (A).
• Check the internal components when replacing
• Remove the nipple (15), flushing connection
the adapter.
(107) and O-ring (108).

Caution!
101 The percussion mechanism must not be
9 enabled, when the shank adapter is dismantled.
Piston and front piston guide can be damaged.
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Caution!
If the flushing seals need to be replaced, the
flushing connection (107) must be removed
• Loosen the front bolts (9). before the flushing head is pushed out.

• Remove the front head (101) by tugging the

shank adapter or by hitting with a copper
hammer.

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Removing the front head - male 9

101
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• Press out the inner components from the front

(101). Use press tool (E (9495 5918 00)). The
wide part of the press tool must be turned
towards the bushing.

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 Checking the front head - male 10

10. Checking the front head - male

102 115 115 117

114 117

B
C
16 112 C 104 305
C 112 106 212 206
1,5
112 115 117 mm
36 m

115 104 105 106 112

117
m

114 102
L

m 305
2m
R1
212 206
m 16
1,5 m
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• Check that air and lubricating oil come out of the • Look inside the gear housing and check the
nipple (B) splines on the driver (212). If the splines are less
than 2 mm in width, the driver (212) must be
• Blow clean the lubrication air channels with replaced. Fit a new driver with the aid of a
compressed air. suitable mandrel and a copper hammer.
• Replace the guide (102) if the inner diameter • If the drill bushing (206) is worn more than 1.5
exceeds 36 mm (Original 35.2). mm or radius R1 has disappeared, the drill must
• If air/water penetrates the front head’s hole (C) be sent to a workshop for inspection.
or forwards around the tool shank (C), check the (Compare with a new drill bushing)
O-rings (112), the seals (115 and 117 ) as well as • If the piston’s (305) impact surface is damaged
the wiper (114) in the guide (102). Replace the in any way the drill must be sent to a workshop
O-rings, the seals and the wiper if they are worn for inspection.
or damaged.
• Replace the shank adapter (16) if the thread is
• Replace the flushing head (104) if it is seriously worn out or the impact surface is warped or
damaged, or if it contains cracks. chipped, or if the front or rear end surfaces of the
• Replace the stop ring (106) if it is worn more splines are worn.
than 1.5 mm i.e. when dimension L is greater
than 14 mm.
(Original L=12.5 mm).

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Checking the front head - male 10

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 Removing the front head - female 11

11. Removing the front head - female

• Remove the front head (101) by tugging the
shank adapter or by hitting with a copper
Caution! hammer.

Never attempt to carry out maintenance while • Remove the O-rings (113).
the drill rig is in operation.
101
Ensure that the hydraulic and air systems are
depressurised before starting any work.
116
105
There is a risk of injury if these instructions are 111
not observed! 106
112
NB! Always clean the outside of the rock drill
before disassembly. 16
113

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108
107 • Remove the shank adapter (16) and stop ring
(106) from the front head (101).

• Check the internal components when replacing

15 A the shank
adapter.
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Caution!
The percussion mechanism must not be
enabled, when the shank adapter is dismantled.
• Remove the flushing hose (A). Piston and front piston guide can be damaged.
• Dismantle the nipple (15) and flushing connec-
tion (107).

• Remove the O-ring (108). Caution!

If the flushing seals need to be replaced, the
Caution! flushing connection (107) must be removed
If the flushing seals need to be replaced, the before the flushing head is pushed out.
flushing connection (7) must be removed
before the flushing head is pushed out.

H
114
236

101
9
113
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A B
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A -Remove the wiper (114)

B - Press out the inner components. Use the
• Loosen the front bolts (9). narrow end of the press tool (H).

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Removing the front head - female 11

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 Fitting the front head - male 12

12. Fitting the front head - male

101 101
114 102
108
107
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15
• Install the scraper (114) in the guide (102).

• Press the guide (102) in at the front (101).

• Install O-ring (108), flushing connection (107)
and nipple (15) at the front (101).

101 117 115 112 115 117

19 101 105 118

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104 113

• Fit the seals (115, 117) into the flushing head • Fit the stop washer (105) and lock ring (118) in
(104). the front (101).

• Install the O-rings (112) in the grooves on the • Install O-ring (112) on the stop ring (106).
flushing
head (104). • Fit the stop ring (106) on the shank adapter (16).

• Press the flushing head (104) in at the front • Install the shank adapter (16) in the front (101).
(101) so that the flushing hole in the flushing • Install the drill sleeve (19) on the shank adapter
head corresponds with the flushing hole at the and to the front.
front.

236
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113 116
• Install the O-rings (113) if they have been
removed.

• Check that the tension pin (116) is fitted in the

correct position in order to align against a hole in
the gear housing cover plate.

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Fitting the front head - male 12

• Check that the cylindrical pin (236) is fitted.

• Fit the front head (100) onto the gear housing

(200).

• NB! Lightly oil the threads on the screws (9).

• Fit the bolts (9).

• Tighten the bolts (9) to a tightening torque of 220

Nm.

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 Checking the front head - female 13

13. Checking the front head - female

C
102 114
C
114

B
16

101
R1
109 106
C 115
115 C 111
212 206 305
m
1,5 m
206
212 115 109 104
109
2m
m 115
1,5
mm
48 mm

41 mm
o

A
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16
102

• Check that air and lubricating oil come out of the Fit a new driver with the aid of a suitable
outlet lubrication hole (B) mandrel and a copper hammer.

• Blow clean the lubrication air channels with • If the chuck bushing (206) is worn more than 1.5
compressed air. mm or if the piston’s (305) stop face is damaged
in any way the rock drill must be handed in to a
• Replace the guide (8) if the inner diameter (A) workshop for service.
exceeds 46 mm.
• Replace the shank adapter (16) if the thread is
• Check the O-rings (109 and 111), flushing seals worn out or the impact surface is warped or
(115) and wiper (114) if air/water emerges from chipped, or if the front or rear end surfaces of the
the hole in the front head (C). Replace the O- splines are worn.
rings, flushing seals and wiper if worn or
damaged.

• Replace the flushing head (104) if it is seriously

corroded, or if it contains cracks.

• Check the seal holder and replace as neces-

sary.

• Change the stop ring (106) if it is worn by more

than 1,5 mm.

• Look inside the gear housing and check the

splines on the driver (212). If the splines are less
than 2 mm in width, the driver must be changed.

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Checking the front head - female 13

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 Fitting the front head - female 14

14. Fitting the front head - female

14.1 REPLACE THE FLUSHING HEAD 14.3 Fit the shank adapter

101
A 116
105
111
114 102 E
106
102 112
103
101 104 16
113

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• Push the seal holder (103) and flushing head • Replace the stop ring (106) if it is damaged or
(104) in to the front head (101). worn more than 1.5 mm. Compare with new stop
ring.
• Check that the seals and O-rings are located
correctly before assembling the flushing head. • Fit the stop ring (106), O-ring (112) and shank
adapter (16) in the front head (101).
NOTE! Check that the flushing hole in the
flushing head aligns with the flushing hole in the
front head. 14.4 Fit the front head

14.2 Fit the flushing connection 101 9

101

113
116
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108
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107
• Check the tension pin (116) and the O-rings
15 (113) in the front head (101). Check that the O-
rings are aligned correctly.
• Fit the O-ring (108), flushing connection (107)
and nipple (15). • On surface rigs, fit the O-ring (0663614900) in
order not to pressurise the contact surfaces.
• Tighten the flushing connection. NB! O-ring (0663614900) is not replaced on
• Connect the flushing hose. underground rigs.

• Fit the front head (101) onto the gear housing.

• Fit the bolts (9).

NB! Oil the threads.

• Tighten the bolts (9) to a tightening torque of 220
Nm.

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Fitting the front head - female 14

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 Slinging, weight and storage 15

15. Slinging, weight and storage

15.1 Slinging 15.2 Rock drill weights

COP 1132B 75 kg

15.3 Long-term storage

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If the rock drill is not going to be used for a
long time, the following precautions should be
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taken.

• Check that all connections, including the one

for the flushing medium, are properly capped
Make sure that the rock drill is safely slung for with protective caps of the right size.
lifting. Make sure that the rock drill is securely
anchored for transportation. • Clean the rock drill carefully. Use degreasing
agent and rinse with water.
• Clean thoroughly and oil in the front head
Caution! components in contact with flushing medium
(especially in high humidity).
Lifting devices and straps must be approved
for lifting at least 200 kg. • Fill grease in the nipples in the front
• Release gas from the accumulators.
Incorrect lifting devices could cause the rock
• Store the rock drill in a dry place.
drill to start moving or fall down.

Incorrect operation could cause crushing

damage.

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16. Lubrication

16

239c
238 237
119

1250 0402 26
239a
1250 0402 27

239b
239d
16.3 Lubrication of the front
• Lubricate using the recommended grease
through both nipples (119) on the front until
16.1 Lubrication of gear grease exits through the weep holes for flushing
• Unscrew and remove one of the upper air-bleed water.
plugs (239a or 239b).
• If the rock dill is positioned so that the air-bleed • Move the shank adapter (16) to distribute the
plug (239c or 239d) is uppermost, then one of grease inside the front.
these plugs must be removed.

• Lubricate with the recommended grease

through the nipple (237) until grease emerges
out through the upper hole (239a, 239b, 239c or
239d).

• Tighten the air-bleed plug (239a, 239b, 239c or

239d).

16.2 Lubricating the gear on a vertical

machine

239
1250 0407 02

237

• If the gear housing shall be filled vertically then

the grease nipple (237) and one of the air-bleed
plugs (239) must change places.

• Follow the instructions under 16.1.

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17. Hydraulic and lubricant recommendations

17.1 Hydraulic fluid
A good hydraulic fluid provides superior protection against wear, rust and oxidisation as well as good anti-
foaming and air and water separation properties.

In order to ensure a lowest level on these properties the mineral oil based and synthetic (polyalphaolefin)
hydraulic fluids must conform to the standard ISO 11158 HM/HV or DIN 51524 HLP/HVLP.

Environmentally friendly hydraulic fluids must fulfil ISO 15380

It is essential to chose a hydraulic fluid of a suitable viscosity for the operating temperature of the rock drill.
Select a viscosity grade (VG) and viscosity index (VI) as specified in the following table. A high viscosity
index reduces the effect of temperature on the hydraulic fluid.

Normal operating
Min start temp. ºC Viscosity grade VG
temp. ºC Max temp. ºC Viscosity index VI
(Viscosity min. 1000 cSt) (ISO 3448)
Viscosity 25-50 cSt
+50 to +70 +5 80 ISO VG 100 Min. 100
+45 to +60 -5 75 ISO VG 68 Min. 100
+35 to +50 -10 65 ISO VG 46 Min. 100
+25 to +40 -15 55 ISO VG 32 Min. 100
+10 to +25 -25 35 ISO VG 15 Min. 100

If the viscosity is too low:

• The hydraulic fluid may not form a lubricating layer between surfaces, thus increasing the risk of wear.
• The hydraulic fluid can leak past seals more easily in the rock drill thus increasing fluid losses and incre-
asing energy requirements.

If the viscosity is too high:

• Flow losses in the hydraulic lines will be high increasing energy consumption and pressure levels, putting
increased strain on seals.
• The risk of cavitation will increase, thus also the risk of damage to the rock drill and hydraulic pumps.

The hydraulic fluid must be filtered to a purity of 20/18/15 in accordance to ISO 4406.

The viscosity will change during the period that the hydraulic fluid is used. In general viscosity will drop with
increased operating hours. To ensure that the viscosity of the fluid does not drop to a critical level before
the recommended service interval, a hydraulic fluid of sufficient stability must be used. The viscosity in cSt
of suitable hydraulic fluids shall drop a maximum of 25% when tested for shear stability in accordance with
DIN 51350-6 at 100 ºC.

The hydraulic fluid must be changed at regular intervals. Factors influencing the interval between
changes:
• The viscous stability of the hydraulic fluid as specified above. The hydraulic fluid must be changed before
the viscosity drops to a critical level.
• Contamination with water. If the hydraulic fluid becomes cloudy and light grey, the water content has
become such that the hydraulic fluid must be changed.
• Deterioration of properties such as oxidation inhibition and anti-foaming.

Environment!
Excess and/or waste hydraulic fluid must be disposed of in an environmentally suitable manner and in
accordance with regulatory requirements.

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17.2 Pneumatic tool oil

Atlas Copco recommends the use of Atlas Copco COP OIL which has been specially developed for our
hydraulic rock drills. COP OIL is an environmentally friendly, degradable oil which can be used in ambient
temperatures between -25 º C and +50 º C.
COP OIL can be ordered with the following part numbers:

Quantity Part number

1 can of 10 litres 3115 3125 00
48 cans of 10 litres 3115 3126 00
1 barrel of 208 litres 3115 3127 00

If COP OIL is not available then the oil should have the following properties:

• Use an oil with good lubricating properties intended for compressed air tools.
• The oil must have good adhesion capacity.
• The oil must have additives that prevent foam formation.
• Depending on ambient temperature, the oil should have the following viscosity grades if the viscosity
index (VI) is about 100:

Ambient temperature ºC Viscosity grade (ISO 3448)

-15 to 0 VG 32-68
-10 till +20 VG 68-100
+10 till +50 VG 100-150

• The oil must have an EP additive which covers the following load-bearing properties:

ASTM D 2783 Min. 250 kg

ASTM D 4172 (40 kg) Max. 0.5 mm

17.3 Grease
NB! Because of the operating temperature in the rock drill’s gear housing, always use a high-temperature
grease with lithium complex soap based on a synthetic base fluid (polyalphaolefin/synthetic ester) with addi-
tives that protect against oxidation, corrosion and wear at high loads and with EP additive.

Operating
NLGI number Drop point Base oil viscosity
Temperature
2 260 ºC 220 cst -15 to +150 ºC
at 40 ºC

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