Secoroc Down-the-hole Equipment

RC 50 Technical Manual
Reverse Circulation

Technical Manual
Read this instruction manual before operating this equipment.
Secoroc Down-the-hole Equipment

RC 50 Technical Manual
Reverse Circulation

CONTENTS
Read this instuction manual
before operating this equipment.

INTRODUCTION .......................................4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ....................7

SAFETY ......................................................5 DTH disassembly ...................................7

Be aware of safety information
Understand signal words DTH inspection ......................................11
Follow instructions
Keep DTH in good working condition DTH assembly ......................................12
Wear protective clothing
Check for underground utility lines
Avoid electrocution, stay away SPECIFICATIONS ........................................14
Loose parts
Live air PARTS LISTS .............................................16
Air pressure
Do not work in trench
Check laws and regulations
Place warning barriers around work site
Observe environmental protection regulation

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 INTRODUCTION
The RC 50 – Reverse Circulation

This product is covered by one or more of the

following U.S. Patents Other patents may be
pending.
Patent Expiration
4,821,812 09/08/08
5,025,875 05/07/10
5,085,284 12/26/09
5,143,162 09/27/11
5,139,095 09/27/11
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6,135,216 01/04/20
6,799,641 01/06/24
6,810,974 01/03/24

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY to learn how to operate ABBREVIATIONS used throughout this manual.
and service your DTH correctly. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury or equipment damage. Consult your acfm Actual Cubic Feet per Minute
Secoroc dealer if you do not understand the instructions API American Petroleum Institute
in this manual or need additional information. C Centigrade
dia. Diameter
THIS MANUAL should be considered a permanent part of deg. Degree
the DTH , and should remain with the DTH and available for F Fahrenheit
reference at all times. ft. Feet
ft.-lb Foot Pounds
WARRANTY is provided as part of Secoroc gpm Gallons per Minute
support program for customers who operate and maintain in. Inches
their equipment as described in this manual. kg kilogram
l Liter
MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both English lbs. Pounds
and metric units, and are used to provide additional worldwide lpm Liters per Minute
understanding. Metric units are shown between parentheses m Meter
‘’( )’’. Use only correct replacement parts and fasteners. mm Millimeter
mm Hg Millimeters of Mercury
The instructions, illustrations, and specifications in this m3/min Cubic Meters per Minute
manual are based on the latest information available at time psi Pounds per Square Inch
of publication. Your DTH may have improvements and options psig Pounds per Square Inch Gauge Pressure
not yet contained in this manual. rpm Revolutions per Minute
scfm Standard Cubic Feet per Minute
Safety Alert Symbol

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 Safety regulations SAFETY
Be aware of safety information
Follow instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
machine´s safety labels. Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace all missing or damaged safety labels.
A signal word – DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION – is used
with the safety-alert symbol.
Replacement safety labels can be obtained at no cost from
DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
your local Epiroc dealer or representative or by contacting
the factory.
DANGER Learn how to operate the DTH and how to use the controls
Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard on the machine properly. Do not let anyone operate this DTH
which will cause severe personal injury or death if without proper instruction.
the warning is ignored.
If you do not understand any part of this manual and need
assistance, contact your local Epiroc dealer.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard which can cause severe injury or death if Keep DTH in good working condition
the warning is ignored. Keep your DTH in proper working condition.

Unauthorized modifications to the DTH may impair the function

CAUTION and/or safety and effect DTH life.
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard which will or can cause personal injury, or Make sure all safety devices, including shields are installed and
functioning properly.
property damage if the warning is ignored.
Visually inspect the DTH daily before using. Do not operate the
DTH with loose, worn, or broken parts.

Wear protective clothing

Wear APPROVED safety equipment (safety shoes, safety
glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, gloves, respirator, etc.)
when operating or maintaining the DTH .

Wear close fitting clothing and confine long hair.

Operating equipment requires the full attention of the operator.

Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the
DTH .

Check for underground utility lines

Before starting work, remember that contact with buried
utilities may cause serious injury or death. Electric line contact
may cause electric shock or electrocution. Gas line contact may
rupture pipe causing explosion or fire. Fiber optic cables can
blind you if you look into the laser light in them. Water line
rupture may cause a flood and possible ground collapse. Before
drilling, check with qualified sources to properly locate all buried
utilities in and around drill path. Select a drill path that will not
intersect buried utilities. Never launch a drill bit on a path
toward electric, gas, or water lines until their location is known.
If there is any doubt as to the location of the underground
placement, have the utility company shut it off before starting
any underground work and excavate to confirm its exact
location.

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Avoid electrocution, stay away Do not work in trench
Electrocution possible. Serious injury or death may result if the Do not work in trench with unstable sides which could cave
machine strikes an energized powerline. Take the following in. Specific requirements for shoring or sloping trench walls
precautions to prevent electrocution. Also refer to the operating are available from several sources including Federal and State
instructions. O.S.H.A. offices, and appropriate governing agency. Be sure to
contact suitable authorities for these requirements before
n Always contact your local utility company when working in working in a trench. Federal O.S.H.A. regulations can be
the vicinity of utilities. obtained by contacting the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. State
n Locate underground utilities by qualified persons. O.S.H.A. regulations are available at your local state O.S.H.A.
office, and appropriate governing agency.
n Do not raise, lower, or move drill guide or boom near power
lines.
Check laws and regulations
n Always wear proper electrically insulated linemanís gloves Know and obey all Federal, State, and Local, and appropriate
and boots. governing agency laws and regulations that apply to your work
situation.
n Never touch metal parts on machine while standing on bare
ground if machine comes in contact with a powerline.
Place warning barriers around work site
n Always stay in cab during all drilling operations. Set up orange cones around the work area with warning signs
facing outward.
n Never step onto or off of a machine if an electric strike
occurs. Place pedestrian and traffic barriers around the job site in
accordance with Federal, State, and Local, and appropriate
governing agency laws and regulations.
Loose parts
Make sure the drill rod to rotary head spindle joint is securely
tightened before running the rotary head in reverse rotation. Observe environmental
A loose connection could result in the drill rod unscrewing protection regulations
completely; a falling drill rod could strike personnel. Be mindful of the environment and ecology.

Before draining any fluids, find the correct way of disposing

them.

Observe the relevant environmental protection regulations

when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters and
batteries.

When using any solvent to clean parts, make sure that it is

nonflammable, that it will not harm the skin, that it meets
current O.S.H.A. standards, and appropriate governing agency,
and that it is used in an area that is adequately ventilated.

Live air
WARNING
Never get under a downhole drill to examine the exhaust air;
n Failure to follow any of the above safety instructions
live air is dangerous. Also, part failure could cause the bit to fall
or those that follow within this manual, could result
out of the downhole drill which could result in bodily injury. A
in serious injury or death. This DTH is to be used
piece of cardboard can be inserted under the bit to check
only for those purposes for which it was intended as
for the lubrication being carried through the downhole drill.
explained in this instruction manual.
Air pressure
Make certain that the air line lubricator (or lubrication system) is
capable of handling the higher air pressures associated with the
downhole drill (up to 30 bar (430 psi) air pressure). When
pressurized, an unsuitable lubricator could burst and possibly
cause injury to personnel in the area.

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DTH disassembly
General information n All maintenance for the RC 50 hammer should be performed
after the backhead and chuck joints have been loosened,
Follow instructions preferably while still on the drill rig.

Along with correct operational technique; proper and timely REMOVAL OF CENTER COLLECTION TUBE
service and repair of a DTH can extent component life and
reduce operational expenses considerably. The sections The design of the RC 50 Center Collection tube allows for the
following describe how to disassemble, inspect, repair and tube to be removed in one of four different methods.
reassemble the RC 50 Reverse Circulation DTH.
Method 1 –
Depending on the degree to which you plan on servicing a Bit and Chuck are still attached to the hammer.
DTH, a number of tools are required. The following lists the Using a slightly bent rod, such as threaded rod, insert the rod
tools needed for acomplete overhaul of the RC 50 Reverse about 10 inches through one of the blow holes in the bit.
Circulation DTH. Obviously a stand is required for holding the
DTH and it is presumed that backhead and chuck threads
have been loosened. Complete overhaul includes measuring
and inspecting all clearnaces at seal locations and other wear
points.

Tools required for DTH service and repair

Tool Size/in Size/mm

Outside micrometer 4-5” 101-127mm
3-4” 76-101 mm
1-2” 25-51 mm
Feeler gauges one set Press the rod firmly against the bottom edge of the collector
Telescopic bore Gauges one set up to 4” one set up to 101 mm
tube.
Vernier caliper 0-6” 0-152 mm
Brass (soft) bar 1” dia. by 48” 25 to 1219 mm
”J” wrench 3-1/2” 89 mm

DTH service
In most cases, a Reverse Circulation DTH will only require
servicing when the collection tube wears out or when
performance deteriorates due to internal parts wear. The
design of the Collection Tube allows the tube to be inspected
or replaced without completely disassembling the hammer. Using a hammer or brass bar, tap the end of the rod, driving
However, the hammer should be disassembled and inspected the collection tube out of the backhead end.
on a regular basis to maintain peak performance.

Remove the collection tube assembly from the back-

head end.

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Method 2 –
Bit and Chuck have been removed from hammer.

Using a brass bar, gently tap against the bottom end of the Raise the tube/backhead assembly a few inches off the
collection tube until it is loose. wood block, and drop the assembly back onto the block.

Remove the collection tube from the backhead end.

The collection tube assembly will separate from the

backhead assembly.

Method 3 –
Backhead and collection tube assembly
have been removed as one unit.

Place the bottom end of the collection tube/backhead

assembly on a large block of wood.

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Disassembly

The following disassembly procedure starts with the 4. Remove the adapter tube from the collection tube. Be sure
presumption that the chuck and backhead threads have been to remove the crush ring that is within the base of the
loosened. collection tube bore.

It´s important to note that the piston can only be removed

from the chuck end of the drill.

1. Unscrew the backhead assembly from the casing. This

removes the backhead, check valve, adapter, collection tube
and valve assembly.

2. Remove the valve assembly from the backhead and

collection tube pilot diameters.
5. Inspect the bottom end of the collection tube for wear on the
ID. The ID of the tube is 32 mm when new.

3. Use the weight of the backhead assembly to jar the

collection tube free from the backhead.

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6. Pull the cylinder from the casing by gripping the valve 9. Lay the casing on its side and remove the bearing.
seat lip on the ID of the cylinder.

10. Drop the casing again to unseat the piston ring. Pull the
piston stop ring from the casing.

7. Unscrew the bit (not shown), chuck, chuck sleeve and bit
retainers from the casing.

11. Remove the piston from the casing by inserting a

broomstick with a rag wrapped around its end into the
piston bore.

8. Drop the casing from about 12-18 inches (300-450 mm)

onto a piece of wood to the jar the bearing loose. There
is a friction o-ring on the bearing that prevents it from
falling out when changing bits. The impact of the piston
on the bearing unseats this o-ring when the casing is
dropped.

12. Inspect the tail seal for damage. Pry out of bore and replace
if needed.

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DTH inspection
3. Measure casing bore using a dial bore gage. Measue in a
The following lists critical measurements which are required location approxiamately 16 in. (406 mm) from the chuck end.
to determine what parts, if any, require replacements or
repair. Refer to the section 4 (specifications) for finding the
appropriate discard point clearances. Bear in mind that discard
point clearances represent an increase in clearance of 50%
over the maximum as-new clearance. In some applications this
clearance increase may represent too much performance loss
and in other applications the opposite may be true.

Note that deterioration in drill performance is caused by the

increase in clearance between two parts. It is obviously more
cost effective to replace the part which decreases clearance
the most at the lowest cost. Figure 66 of sections 5 tabulates
all the “minimum material condition” diameter as new from 4. Measure piston OD´s in three places.
which the wear on each part can be judged. This data should
be used to determine which part(s) should be replaces when
the net clearnase is beoynd the discard point.

Since the RC 50 is a Reverse Circulation hammer, there is

normally little or no wear on the outside diameter of the
hammer case. In formations subjected to wear from being
stucked in a hole min. 5.00 in (125 mm) should be used as
wear limit.

1. Measure valve lift by recording lip of valve to backhead space

and subtracting the dimension from the cylinder to valve
seat dimension. (Note: be sure that valve is pressing against
backhead.) 5. Measure bearing ID.

2. Measure cylinder bore using a dial bore gage. Measure in a

location between slots and small holes.

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DTH assembly

The DTH assembly process is identical to the disassembly 4. A brass (or soft steel) bar is useful for seating the bearing.
process yet in reverse. The following guidelines should be
used:

n All parts should be clean and free of grit dirt and other
foreign material.
n All nicks and burs on parts should have been removed.
n All parts should be coated with rock drill oil and preferably
the same type to be used on the drilling rig.
n All damaged o-rings should have been replaced. All seals
should be oiled or greased to avoid cutting or tearing.
n If corrosion is common it may be useful to spray the threads
on the casing with a corrosion protector such as LPS
Hardcoat or an equivalent. Make sure the threads are clean
and dry and sufficient drying time is allowed.

1. Oil the piston liberally with rock drill oil and insert piston into
casing with the small diameter end on the chuck end of the 5. Attach bit retaining rings to the bit, chuck and chuck sleeve
casing. assembly.

2. Insert the bearing stop ring sideways and turn to lock in its
groove when it is positioned near its groove. The ring will
produce and audible “snap” when it snaps into its groove.
Sometimes the bearing is useful for seating the bearing snap
ring. The ring will be 10 in. (254 mm) from the casing end
when seated properly.
6. Insert and screw the bit-chuck assembly into the casing.

3. Insert the bearing into the casing until it stops against the
bearing stop ring.

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7. Seat collection and adapter tube assembly into backhead.

8. Install valve assembly on backhead and collection tube pilot

diameters.

9. Install cylinder. Make sure the end with the elongated holes
is inserted first.

10. Screw backhead assembly into casing and verify that

standoff is between .020 and .040 in (0.5 and 1.0 mm)
using feeler gages. Review and replace worn parts if gap
is less than .020 in (0.5 mm). Review assembly for dirt or
contamination if gap is greater than .040 in (1.0 mm).

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SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements for
compressor capacity and pressure

DTH requirements The pressure and production developed by a DTH will

be related to the air flow passing through the drill. The
Minimum guidelines for mounting specifications pressure and performance of a DTH is related to the
SCFM delivered by the compressor. To determine
Torque: Roughly 500 ft--lb per inch (27 N--m what pressure a DTH will carry (without fluid injection
per mm) maximum of bit. and well oiled) you need to take into account the actual
Rotation speed: 10 to 90 rpm SCFM (or mass flow) of air delivered by the compressor.
Hold down force: 500 lb per inch (9 kg per mm) of Compressors are rated in ACFM which only equals SCFM
hammer maximum at standard conditions of sea level and 60°F (16°C) inlet
(i.e. QL60 needs 3000lb (1360 kg) temperature. As the inlet air density either increases
Hold back force: Dependent on hole depth and string or decreases due to temperature and altitude changes,
weight. Must be capable of the SCFM delivery of a compressor will change. The
maintaining 500 lb per inch (23 kg pressure and performance of a DTH are related to the
per mm) at depth. SCFM delivered by the compressor.
Operating pressure: 200-500 psig (14-35 bar) maximum
Volume: 200 l/s min. recommended air Figure 1 shows compressor correction factors for typical
volume. oil flooded screw compressors. The rated delivery of a
Lubrication: 0.5-1.0 l per operating hour compressor must be multiplied by the correction factor
(depending on working pressure) to determine delivery in SCFM. The flow in SCFM should
be used for determining the pressure the drill will hold
referring to Figure 1.

Altitude - feet (meters) sea level 0 (0) 2,000 (609.6) 4,000 (1219.2) 6,000 (1828) 8,000 (2438.4) 10,000 (3048)
Atmospheric pressure
PSIA (mm Hg) 14.70 (760.2) 13.66 (706.4) 12.68 (655.7) 11.77 (608.7) 10.91 (564.2) 10.10 (522.3)
Temperature F (C)
0 (-18) 1.07 0.99 0.92 0.86 0.79 0.74
20 (-7) 1.05 0.97 0.90 0.84 0.78 0.72
40 (4) 1.02 0.95 0.88 0.82 0.76 0.70
60 (16) 1.00 0.93 0.86 0.80 0.74 0.69
80 (27) 0.98 0.91 0.85 0.78 0.73 0.67
100 (38) 0.96 0.89 0.83 0.77 0.71 0.66
120 (49) 0.94 0.88 0.81 0.76 0.70 0.65
Figure 1. Altitude Correction Multipliers

Rock drill oil specifications

Characteristic Test Below 20°F 20°F to 90°F Above 90°F
Procedure (-7°C) (-7°C to 32°C) (32°C)
Viscosity:
SUS at 100°F (38°C) ASTM-D2161 175 min. 450 min. 750 min.
SUS at 210°F (99°C) ASTM-D2161 46 min. 65 min. 85 min.
cST at 104°F (40°C) ASTM-D445 37 min. 105 min. 160 min.
cST at 212°F (100°C) ASTM-D445 6 min. 11 min. 16 min.
Pour Point, °F (°C) max. ASTM-D97 -10°F -10°F 0°F
(-23°C) (-23°C) (-18°C)
Flash Point, °F (°C) min. ASTM-D92 370°F 400°F 450°F
(188°C) (204°C) (232°C)
Viscosity Index, min. ASTM-D2270 90 90 90
Steam Emulsion No. min. ASTM-1935-65 1200 1200 1200
Consistency ............. Stringy Stringy Stringy
Falex Load Test lbs (kg) [min] ASTM-D2670 2000 lbs 2000 lbs 2000 lbs
(907 kg) (907 kg) (907 kg)
Timken E.P. Test lbs (kg) [min] ASTM-D2782 30 lbs 30 lbs 30 lbs
(14 kg) (14 kg) (14 kg)

Super-tac rock drill oil part numbers

1 Gallon 5 Gallon 55 Gallon 300 Gallon ISO Grade Viscosity Viscosity Pour Point Flash point Emulsion
Grade 3,8 Lit 18,9 Lit 207 Lit 1136 Lit (reference) (Cst @ 40°C) Index (typ) Max °F (°C) Min °F (°C) Min t 35 ml.
Test reference-ASTM D2270 D97 D92 D1401
Test reference - ISO 2909 3104 2592 3488
Light 52334174 52333192 52333200 52343225 100 90-110 124 -16 (-26) 460 (237) >60
Medium 52334182 52333218 52333226 52343233 220 198-242 121 0 (17) 457 (236) >60
Heavy 52334190 52333234 52333242 52323241 460 380-430 94 10 (-12) 455 (235) >60
Extra heavy 52334208 52333259 52333267 52343258 1000 1078 95 34 (1) 480 (249) >60

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 Secoroc RC 50 Std 52347630
Specifications Secoroc RC 50 Solid 52348158
4-1/2 REMET
(box connection)
Physical Data English Metric
Outside diameter (in & mm) 5.13 130
Length w/o bit shoulder to shoulder (in & mm) 45.4 1152
Length with bit extended (in & mm) 50.2 1276
Length with bit retracted (in & mm) 48.5 1232
Weight w/o bit (lb & kg) 158 72
Backhead across flats 4 in. A/F
Minimum bit size (in & mm) 5.5 140
Maximum bit size (in & mm) 6.00 152
Bore (in & mm) 4.476 113.7
Piston weight (lb & kg) 38 17
Stroke (in & mm) 2.50 64
Maximum pressure differential (psig & bar) 500.0 35
Maximum choke diameter (in & mm) n/a n/a
Make-up torque (ft-lb & Nm) 5000 6770

Performance Data
200 psi/14 bar (scfm & l/s) 380 180
200 psi (bpm) 1,750
250 psi/17 bar (scfm & l/s) 460 220
250 psi (bpm) 1,900
300 psi/21 bar (scfm & l/s) 580 270
300 psi (bpm) 2,100
350 psi/24 bar (scfm & l/s) 700 330
350 psi (bpm) 2,250
400 psi/28 bar(scfm & l/s) 820 390
400 psi (bpm) 2,350
450 psi/31 bar (scfm & l/s) 930 440
450 psi (bpm) 2,450
500 psi/35 bar (scfm & l/s) 1,050 500
500 psi (bpm) 2,550
Figure 3. Physical Specifications

Secoroc RC 50 Std 52347630

Specifications Secoroc RC 50 Solid 52348158
4-1/2 REMET
(box connection)
Operational Data English Metric
Casing discard diameter (in & mm) 5.00 127
Casing reverse diameter (in & mm) n/a n/a
Max. worn piston to casing clearance (in & mm) 0.012 0.3
Max. worn piston to cylinder clearance (in & mm) 0.013 0.3
Max. worn piston to bearing clearance (in & mm) 0.018 0.5
Min. piston stem O. D. (in & mm) 3.433 87.2
Min. new valve height, low lift valve (in & mm) 0.53 13.5
Valve lift new, low lift valve or s/shim (in & mm) 0.05 0.5--0.8
Max. backhead standoff 0.04 1
Min. backhead standoff 0.02 0.5

Figure 4. Maintenance Specifications

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Parts list

Product No. Part description Product code Ref No. Qty

per
52347630 DRILL/RC 50-STD 9705-52-63-00
52348158 DRILL/RC 50-A140 (Australia) 9705-52-65-00

52291630 CYLINDER, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-048 7 1

52344074 VALVE ASSEMBLY, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-042 14 1
52291846 VALVE BODY Not shown 1
95137394 VALVE O-RING Not shown 1
95716833 VALVE O-RING Not shown 1
52291853 BIT BEARING,RC 50 9705-00-63-00-022 13 1
52344066 ASM,CENTER TUBE,RC 50 9705-00-63-00-120 10, 39, 32 1
(W/BUMPER)
52292000 STOP RING,CYLINDER, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-062 18 1
52292018 PISTON RC 50 9705-00-63-00-005 5 1
52292067 SEAL,PISTON TAIL, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-054 37 1
52292331 ASM,BIT RET RNG, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-002 12 1
52341898 CRUSH RING, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-014 9 1
52346590 ADAPT. TUBE, HOLES, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-094 11 1
52346616 SEAT, CK. VALVE, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-018 16 1
52346624 SPRING, CK. VALVE, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-016 15 1
52346632 RING, RET., CHECK VALVE 9705-00-63-00-028 3 1
52346715 SEAL, RC 50, POLYPACK 9705-00-63-00-036 36 1
52346723 DEBRIS SCREEN, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-012 6 1
52348638 CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY (W/SPRING) 9705-00-63-00-017 8, 36, 15 1
52346780 RING, RET., BIT BEARING 9705-00-63-00-058 17 1
52347507 CHUCK, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-001 4 1
52291606 CHUCK SLEEVE, OD = 5.28” (134 mm) 9705-00-63-34-078
52291614 CHUCK SLEEVE, OD = 5.40” (137 mm) 9705-00-63-37-078
52348257 CHUCK SLEEVE, OD = 5.52” (140 mm) 9705-00-63-40-078 The Chuck Sleeve used
must correspond to the
52291622 CHUCK SLEEVE, OD = 5.65” (144 mm) 9705-00-63-44-078
diameter of the bit used
52348612 CHUCK SLEEVE, OD = 5.77” (147 mm) 9705-00-63-47-078
52348620 CHUCK SLEEVE, OD = 5.90” (150 mm) 9705-00-63-50-078
52343696 CHUCK SLEEVE, OD = 6.40” (163 mm) 9705-00-63-63-078
52348141 CHUCK SOLID 137MM OD 9705-00-65-37-001 4 (no shroud 0
(Australia only) needed)
52347648 BACKHEAD, RC 50 9705-52-63-00-020 1 1
52347655 HAMMER CASING, RC 50 9705-00-63-00-004 2 1
95018453 O-RING, 20A11CM226 0663-95018453 30 2
95018701 O-RING, 20A11CM227 0663-95018701 33 1
95086153 O-RING, 20A11CM129 0663-95086153 34 1
95086591 O-RING,20A11CM233 0663-95086591 31 1
95086641 O-RING, 20A11CM242 0663-95086641 35 2
95086666 O-RING,20A11CM244 0663-95086666 38 1
95086195 ORING, 20A11P9M134 0663-95086195 32 2
95136669 O-RING, 20A11P9M330 0663-95136669 39 1

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Kits and accessories

Product No. Part description Product code

52348661 E-KIT SERVICE (O-RINGS, VALVE, CHECK 9705-00-63-00-040 4,1,2,14,37,30,33,34,32,
VALVE & EXTERNALS) 31,35,38,6,15,8,36
52348653 SERVICE KIT (SEAL KIT, VALVE ASSEMBLY, 9705-00-63-00-070 14,37,30,33,34,32,31,35
CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY) ,38,6,15,8,36
52345147 SEAL KIT (TAIL SEAL AND ALL O-RINGS IN 0663-52345147 37,30,33,34,32,31,35,38
HAMMER)
52348182 ADAPTOR TUBE ASSEMBLY 9705-00-63-00-094 11,30,31,34
52348638 CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY (WITH SPRING 9705-00-63-00-017 8, 36, 15
AND POLY PACK)

Bits
Product No. Part description Product code
Drop centre design
90516075 140 mm bit, RC 50 (5 1/2”) 100-5140-97-7217,08-20
90516132 146 mm bit, RC 50 (5 3/4”) 100-5146-97-7217,08-20
90516133 152 mm bit, RC 50 (6”) 100-5152-97-7217,08-20
90516134 165 mm bit, RC 50 (6 1/2”) 100-5165-97-7217,08-20

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