Atlas Copco

Maintenance instruction
Rotation unit
DHR 6H

Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB

Örebro, Sweden
©Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB, 2010, All rights reserved

No. 9852 2088 01b

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Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB

SE-70191 Örebro, Sweden
 Contents

Contents
1. GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Environment ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Safety regulations................................................................................................................ 4
Important reading before starting ........................................................................................ 4

2. SERVICE INTERVAL ......................................................................................... 5

2.1 Before starting a new or newly overhauled rotation unit ..................................................... 6
2.2 After each shift when using a new or newly overhauled rotation unit.................................. 6
2.3 Every week.......................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 After every 500th percussion-hour ...................................................................................... 6
2.5 After every 1000th percussion-hour .................................................................................... 6

3. SPARE PART SETS........................................................................................... 7

Floating head....................................................................................................................... 7

4. HOSE CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................... 8

4.1 Connecting the hoses.......................................................................................................... 8

5. LUBRICATION POINTS ..................................................................................... 9

5.1 Lubricant recommendations ................................................................................................ 9
5.2 Lubrication points ................................................................................................................ 9

6. TIGHTENING TORQUES ................................................................................. 10

6.1 Tightening torque, rotation unit.......................................................................................... 10
6.2 Tightening torque, floating head........................................................................................ 11

7. CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR.......................................................... 12

Dismantling........................................................................................................................ 12
Assembly........................................................................................................................... 12

8. CHECK ............................................................................................................. 13
8.1 Check wear of seals .......................................................................................................... 13

9. SLINGING, WEIGHT AND STORAGE............................................................. 14

9.1 Slinging.............................................................................................................................. 14
9.2 Rotation unit weights ......................................................................................................... 14
9.3 Long-term storage ............................................................................................................. 15

10. HYDRAULIC FLUID AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS .................... 16

10.1 Hydraulic fluid.................................................................................................................... 16
10.2 Grease............................................................................................................................... 16

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General 1

1. General Important!
These instructions are intended as a guide for the • Make sure that the safety labels are fitted,
maintenance of your rotation unit. clean and fully legible.

1.1 Environment • Always use a helmet, protective safety

glasses and hearing protection while drilling is
Environmental regulations in progress. In addition, observe local regula-
tions.
Think of the environment!
Leaking hydraulic couplings and grease are • Before moving the drill rig and rotation unit,
hazardous to the environment. or before starting to drill, make sure that there
Changing oils, hydraulic hoses and various are no personnel in the immediate vicinity of
types of filter can be hazardous to the environ- the drill rig.
ment.
Always collect rest oil, oil spill, oily waste and • Use only Atlas Copco original parts. Any
grease rests and spill. Treat according to local damage or malfunction caused by the use of
regulations. parts other than Atlas Copco original parts will
Use biodegradable hydraulic fluid and lubrica- not be covered by warranty or product liability.
tion oil wherever possible.
• Never attempt to carry out maintenance
while the rotation unit is in operation.

• Checks and adjustments that are necessary

1.2 Safety regulations when the rotation unit is in operation must be
The Safety chapter contains important information carried out by at least two persons. One per-
for the prevention of accidents. son must then be present at the operating sta-
tion and have a good view of the work.

Important reading before starting • To prevent injury during service and mainte-
nance, all components that could possibly
Important! move or drop must be supported safely on
blocks or trestles, or secured by means of
• Do not operate or handle the rotation unit
adequately dimensioned slings.
unless you have been trained to do so.
• Check that the hoses used are of the right
• The rotation unit must only be used for the
quality, and that all hose connections are in
purposes for which it is designed.
good condition and properly tightened. Hoses
• Read through all instructions carefully for that loosen could cause serious injury.
both rig and rotation unit. Always follow the
• Make sure that the place of work is well ven-
instructions given.
tilated.
• Ensure that the hydraulic, water and air sys-
• Particular attention must be paid to all warn-
tems are depressurised and the electrical sys-
ings in the manual.
tem is de-energised prior removing the
rotation unit or starting work on the system. • Use approved lifting devices when handling
the rotation unit. Avoid lifting heavy weights
• Make sure that the rotation unit has been
yourself.
maintained in accordance with the current
instructions.

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 Service interval 2

2. Service interval
Read all safety regulations before starting to work Important!
on the machine. Observe great cleanliness when intervening in
the rotation unit or its hydraulic circuit.
Warning!
Before starting any maintenance work, make
sure that the electrical system is dead. Important!
Ensure bolted joints are tightened to the
There is a risk of injury if these instructions are correct tightening torques when reconditio-
not observed! ning the rotation unit.

Caution!
Exercise caution when jointing drill rods and Important!
with drill bit handling. Watch your fingers!
Servicing should be carried out at appropriate
Make sure that clothes do not come too close time intervals based on local conditions. The
to rotating machine parts. condition of the rock has a major affect on the
amount wear and with that the need of over-
Negligence could cause serious injury.
haul.
Always use hearing protection when drilling.
High noise levels damage the hearing.

Never attempt maintenance or any work in the

rotation unit, connections or hoses while the
hydraulic, lubrication or flushing systems are
pressurised. Air or oil can spray out at high
pressure and high temperature. There is a risk
of serious injury to the eyes and skin.

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Service interval 2

2.1 Before starting a new or newly

overhauled rotation unit

Action Chapter
Connect up the hoses 4
Select a suitable hydraulic oil and lubricant 10
Pump grease into the gear 5

2.2 After each shift when using a new

or newly overhauled rotation unit

Action Chapter
Tighten all threaded unions 6

2.3 Every week

Action Chapter
Check the wear of the seals 8

2.4 After every 500th percussion-hour

Action Chapter
Remove the floating head from the rotation unit. Transport the floating head to a su- 9
itable workshop for overhaul

2.5 After every 1000th percussion-

hour

Action Chapter
Remove the rotation unit from the drill rig. Transport the rotation unit to a suitable 9
workshop for overhaul

Important!
Always function test the rotation unit after service.

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 Spare part sets 3

3. Spare part sets

These spare parts sets are available for sche-
duled overhauls

Rotation unit

Spare part set 1000 hours 4350 2584 30

Spare part set 2000 hours 4350 2584 40

Floating head

Spare part set 500 Hours 4350 2584 50

Spare part set 1000 hours 4350 2584 60

Important!
The rotation unit must always be function tested before its operation is resumed. Perform this with the
rotation unit correctly fitted and connected to the rig’s hydraulic system. Test run unloaded for 5 minutes
and check that the spindle rotates evenly and without jarring noise.

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Hose connections 4

4. Hose connections

CAUTION!
Never attempt maintenance or any work in the
rotation unit, connections or hoses while the
hydraulic or lubrication systems are pressu-
rised. Air or oil can spray out at high pressure
and high temperature. There is a risk of
serious injury to the eyes and skin.

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 rotation unit’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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1
2
3

1. Air
2. Hydraulic oil
3. Drain

4.1 Connecting the hoses

• Clean the rotation unit’s hose connections before undoing the protective caps.

• Never remove a protective cap until the hose is ready to be connected.

• Always store the rotation unit with all hose connections plugged. Use suitable protective caps, and make
sure that they are clean.

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 Lubrication points 5

5. Lubrication points
5.1 Lubricant recommendations
Grease: Lithium complex, mineral oil based EP-grease.
NLGI 2, viscosity 300-600 cSt at 40ºC.
Mechanically stable, intended for use in vibration applications (shell: Limona LX").
Do not use other types of grease, as some of them are not miscible.

G F

E
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E
C
A B

K
H I

5.2 Lubrication points

Lubrication and check points No. Of pump Interval with 12 hr work/day Interval with 24 hr work/day
strokes
A. Cover - Bearings and gears 4-5 Every 2 weeks 1 x per week
B. Cover - V-ring 4-5 Every 4th month 1 x per alternate month
C. Gear housing - Bearings 4-5 Every 4th month 1 x per alternate month
and gears
E. Gear housing - Bearings 4-5 Every 4th month 1 x per alternate month
F. End plate - Bearings 4-5 Every 2 months 1 x per month
G. End plate - Seals 4-5 Every 4th month 1 x per alternate month
H. Adapter housing / Scraper until grease Every 2 months 1 x per month
leaks out
I. Adapter housing 4-5 Every 2 months 1 x per month
K. Adapter housing 4-5 Every 2 months 1 x per month

NB! In the event of poor performance, due to changes in the consistency or discoloration of the grease,
send the rotation unit to an authorised workshop for a complete overhaul and grease change.

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Tightening torques 6

6. Tightening torques

5 7 6
1

2
3
4
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6.1 Tightening torque, rotation unit

Ref. No. Check point/Procedure Tightening torques

Threaded unions
Nm Kpm Ibf.ft Quantity

1 Air connection 79 8 58 4
2 Cover - Gear housing 171 17 126 8
3 Cover - Gear housing 171 17 126 8
4 Rotation unit - Cradle 350-400 35-40 258-295 8
5 Hydraulic motor - Cover 79 8 58 8
6 Guard’s bolt 47 5 35 4
7 Lifting eye 97 10 72 1

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 Tightening torques 6

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8 7

6.2 Tightening torque, floating head

Ref. No. Check point Nm Quantity

7 Adapter house screw 171* 12
8 Guard’s bolt (hexagon head) 47 4

*NB! Add oil under the head of the bolt and on the nut’s threads. Oil must not enter between the flange
plane.

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Changing the hydraulic motor 7

7. Changing the hydraulic motor

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1
2

3 4

Dismantling
• Dismantle the hydraulic hoses (1 and 5).

• Undo the bolts (2) and remove the hydraulic motor (3).

Assembly
• Lubricate the hydraulic motor splines with grease.

• Fit the hydraulic motor (3) to the gear housing (4)

• Tighten the bolts (2) to tightening torque 79 Nm.

• Connect the hydraulic hoses (1 and 5). Check that the correct direction of rotation is obtained.

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 Check 8

8. Check

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8.1 Check wear of seals

• Feel with your hand over the plug (1). If air is escaping then the seal (16) and the seals (52) (see spare
parts catalogue) must be replaced.

• Remove the plugs (2). If grease or oil emerges then the seals (1) (see spare parts catalogue) must be
replaced.

• Send the rotation unit in for service if air is leaking or if grease or oil is found.

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Slinging, weight and storage 9

9. Slinging, weight and storage

9.1 Slinging

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Make sure that the rotation unit is safely slung for lifting. Make sure that the rock drill is securely anchored
for transportation.

Caution!
Lifting devices and straps must be approved
for lifting at least 500 kg.

Incorrect lifting devices could cause the rota-

tion unit to start moving or fall down.

Incorrect operation could cause crushing

damage.

9.2 Rotation unit weights

DHR 6H (Fixed) 180 kg

DHR 6H (Floating) 243 kg

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 Slinging, weight and storage 9

9.3 Long-term storage

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

• Check that all connections are fitted with suitable protective caps.
• Clean the rotation unit carefully. Use degreasing agent and rinse with water.
• Lubricate the parts
• Store the rock drill in a dry place.

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Hydraulic fluid and lubricant recommendations 10

10. Hydraulic fluid and lubricant recommendations

10.1 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 (polyalphao-
lefin) 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 choose a hydraulic fluid of a suitable viscosity for the operating temperature of the rota-
tion unit. 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

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 100ºC.

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.

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

Operating
NLGI number Drop point Base oil viscosity
Temperature
2 285 ºC 560 cSt at 40 ºC -25 to +150 ºC

ENVIRONMENT!
Dispose of surplus and/or consumed hydraulic fluid/oil and lubricant in an environmentally-friendly
manner as prescribed by the authorities.

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Always use Atlas Copco original parts. Any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of unapproved
spare parts is not covered by warranty and product
safety undertakings.
This publication only applies to the products
described.
When ordering spare parts, please specify part
number (not reference number) as well as quantity.