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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

TF

TFX

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CONTENTS
1.

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.

TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.

LIFTING POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MAIN COMPONENTS

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6.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BEAM AND CARRIAGE SLIDE PIECES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


7.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2. Adjusting slide pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3. Replacing steel strip on beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FEED CYLINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.2. Cylinder structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.3. Replacing seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9.

HOSE REEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10. HOSE SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11. ADJUSTING HOSE TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12. ADJUSTING WIRE TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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13. IMPULSE CYLINDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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14. FRONT AND INTERMEDIATE CENTRALIZERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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15. RETURN WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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16. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


16.1. Each shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16.2. Every week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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17. CYLINDER FEED TFX 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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18. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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19. LIFTING POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


19.1. Adjusting slide pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19.2. Instructions to convert TF into TFX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19.2.1. Drilling holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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20. ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE FEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


20.1. Adjusting the intermediate and maximum length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20.2. Adjusting the minimum length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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21. FEED CYLINDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


21.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21.2. Cylinder structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.

GENERAL

The TF 500 cylinder feed is designed for use with the HLX 5 rock drills.
The design of the feed aims at simplicity of structure and ease of maintenance. The main
components and the operating principle of the cylinder feed are described later.
These instructions also include a description of the most common maintenance tasks.
The service department is always willing to give advice and help in any
service--related problems. The trained service personnel of your
dealer use
the proper tools and modern instruments, and the required original
spare
parts.

2.

SAFETY
Before starting maintenance work, move the rig away from the
site where you have just been drilling.
CAUTION

CAUTION

Perform maintenance and repair work only when the rig is


stopped. Remember to make sure that the rig cannot be
accidentally started during repair.

Follow all safety instructions, and always protect yourself with


the necessary safety devices. Use proper tools.
CAUTION

Keep all inflammable material, such as oily rags, etc., at a required


distance from the working position.
CAUTION

Do not work under devices that are supported by hydraulics only.


Use separate supports during maintenance and repairs.
WARNING

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WARNING

Control the condition of hoses regularly, and check that they run
properly in the guides. Remember that a hose breakage can also
cause personal injury.

WARNING

When checking the hydraulic circuit for leaks, look and listen, do
not feel about with hands high--pressure oil sprays can
penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries.

Watch out for rotating parts.


WARNING

Certain work phases require the use of a feed cylinder during


repair. Make sure that
CAUTION

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it does not cause any danger


the rig can be stopped at once, if necessary, and that
the powerpack is stopped again before continuing the repair work.

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3.

TECHNICAL DATA

Type identifier

TF 500

Max. feed force

25 kN
10

12

14

16

18

20

Length [mm]

4660

5270

5880

6490

7100

7710

Feed travel [mm]

2830

3440

4050

4660

5270

5880

Drill rod length [mm]

3090

3700

4305

4915

5525

6135

480

510

530

560

600

630

TF 500

Weight [kg]
Weight (kg) without rock drill

4.

LIFTING POINTS

5.

MAIN COMPONENTS
Hose reel

Rock drill

Hose support

Front centraliser

Feed cylinder

Intermediate centraliser
Beam

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6.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

The feed is constructed so that the cylinder tube (1) is a moving part, and the piston rod
(2) is fixed to the rear end of the feed beam. The intermediate centraliser (3) and the hose
reel (4) are fixed to the cylinder tube (1), and move along with the cylinder tube. The travel
speed of the rock drill (5) is doubled with a system of wire ropes (6 and 7) and return wheels
(8 and 9) fixed to the intermediate centraliser and the hose reel.

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3
8

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7.

BEAM AND CARRIAGE SLIDE PIECES

7.1. General
The beam of the TF 500 is made of an aluminum profile with the sliding surfaces faced
with stainless steel strips.
The carriers of the rock drill, hose reel, and intermediate centraliser move along the feed
beam on similar slide pieces. Each slide piece is fastened to the carrier with three screws
and nuts through the frame strip. The screws lock the slide piece lengthwise. The form
of the slide pieces and their supports function as lateral locking.
Carriage

Adjusting holes

Locating
shoulder

Steel strip
Slide
piece

Frame strip

7.2. Adjusting slide pieces

max. 1.5 mm
clearance = 0

The slide pieces normally require no


adjustments when replaced, as the pieces
are located to correct clearances at the
beam centre line with the aid of locating
shoulders on the carriers and the frame
strips.
If the slide pieces are so worn that the
clearance is more than 3 mm, the
clearance can be adjusted to the specified
value with the slotted holes in the carriages.
After adjustment, the screws are tightened
to 120 Nm.

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7.3. Replacing steel strip on beam


The steel strips on the beam can become damaged, for instance, by rocks falling on the
beam. The steel strip (5) is available as a spare part in 7.5 m lengths.
1. Open the four front centraliser mounting screws (2). Remove the front centraliser
body (1) from the front end of the beam.
2. Remove all slide pieces (3) and their frames (6) from one side of the cylinder feed
TF 500.
3. Remove the mounting pieces (4). Remove the old steel strip. Wash the rail.
4. Slide the new steel strip (5) on the feed and put it in place by turning the steel strip.
Use silicone for sealing.
5. Push the steel strip (5) against the rear end, and cut the steel strip to length.
6. Use mounting pieces (4) to tighten the steel strip (5).
7. Replace the slide pieces (3).
8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to the other side of the cylinder feed TF 500.
9. Mount the front centraliser body to the beam. Tighten the screws (2) to 300 Nm.
10. It is recommended that you remove the wear pieces of the rock drill, hose reel and
centraliser to make the change easier.
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Use silicone here

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4

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8.

FEED CYLINDER

8.1. General
The maximum working pressure of the cylinder is 180 bar for forward feed and 250 bar
for return movement. Oil is led into the cylinder through the piston rod, to both sides of the
piston.

8.2. Cylinder structure


6

Total length

7
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

8
Cylinder tube
Piston rod
Adapter
Return wheel (wire)
Return wheel bracket
Mounting piece
Pressure connection (extending cylinder = feed movement)
Pressure connection (contracting cylinder = return movement)

8.3. Replacing seals


The feed cylinder has the following seals:
1. Piston seal
2. Piston rod seal
3. Guiding rings
4. Wiper
5. Cylinder cover O--ring
We recommend replacement of the seals in conjunction with every second overhaul of the
rock drill (c. 1000 percussion hours).
D Check that the tools you need for the replacement work are clean. Also clean the
cylinder parts before installing seals.
D Lubricate the components before installing them.

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Before replacement of seals, the cylinder must be removed from the feed as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Disconnect the feed cylinder hoses and plug them.


Disconnect the pull and return wires from the rock drill carriage.
Disconnect the rock drill carriage from the feed beam, and lift the carriage out.
Disconnect the intermediate centraliser carriage from the return wheel bracket.
Disconnect the hose reel carriage from the feed beam.
Disconnect the hose reel carriage from the cylinder tube.
Lift the feed cylinder out.

Cylinder dismantling
1. Remove the hose nipples from the piston rod.

2. Open the socket retainer screws (3 pcs).


3. Pull the return wheel bracket and bushing off.

4. Screw the cover with the O--rings off the cylinder tube.
5. Open the socket retainer screws (2 pcs) and screw the mounting piece loose from
the feed cylinder piston rod.
6. Pull the piston and piston rod out of the cylinder.

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Replacing piston seal


1. Remove the old seal.
2. Install the new seal into its groove by gently stretching it with the aid of e.g. a
screwdriver. Installing can be made easier by warming up the seal in an oven, oil
bath or water (to max. 200C).

3. After installing, set the seal into its groove using e.g. a cylinder tube. Lubricate the
seal first.

Replacing piston rod seal


1. Bend the piston rod seal with caution so that no sharp bends are formed. Install
the sealing ring into the correct groove using your fingers and press the seal into
the groove with your fingers.

2. Set the seals into the grooves after installing. An oiled piston rod can be used for
the setting the seals, but do it very carefully as the setting direction is unfavorable
to the seals. The wiper is slipped into its groove.
Special tool kit ID 34544578 is available.

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Assembling the cylinder


1. Replace the cover O--ring. Check that the O--ring is not
twisted.

2. Push the piston and piston rod carefully into the


cylinder tube.

3. Screw the cover to the end of the cylinder tube


and tighten it with tightening torque of 750 Nm.

4. Fasten the return wheel bracket to the end of the cylinder


tube wit the socket screws (3 pcs).

5. Screw the hose nipples to the piston rod. Use new seals.

6. Screw the mounting piece to the piston rod end and tighten
it with tightening torque of 300 Nm. Lock it with the socket
retainer screws (2 pcs). Secure it with Loctite 243.

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9.

HOSE REEL

General
The hose reel keeps the rock drill hoses in the correct order and
proper tightness.
Structure
The hose reel is mounted to the base plate with four screws. The
base plate is mounted to the feed cylinder tube with four bolts.

Hose order
7

7
1
5

5
3

2
5

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Percussion (pressure)
Percussion (return)
Flushing
Shank lubrication
Rotation
Rotation
Stabilizer

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Check the condition of the hose reel components at least in conjunction


with every second rock drill overhaul.
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D

Disconnect the rock drill hoses and plug them.


Lift the hoses off the drum.
Disconnect the return wire.
Disconnect the hose drum base plate from the hose drum
carriage and lift the hose drum off.
Open the four bolts (13).
Remove the cover (12).
Open the axle nut (9) and remove the securing plate (10).
Lift the hose reel (1) off the axle.
Remove the bushing (4).
Lift the return wheel (5) and its bearings (7, 8) off.
Check the condition of the ball bearings (6, 7 and 8).
Replace if necessary.

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14
12
9
10
6
4

1
7
5
8
3
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10.

HOSE SUPPORT

The hose support is mounted to the side of the feed beam. The rock drill hoses are
mounted to it in the order shown in the figure. The feed cylinder hoses are also connected
to the hose support as shown.
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4

5
6

1. Percussion (pressure)
2. Percussion (return)
3. Flushing

1
2
3

4. Shank lubrication
5. Rotation
6. Rotation
8

7. Stabiliser
8. Feed cylinder hoses

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11.

ADJUSTING HOSE TENSION

The rock drill hoses are fastened to the hose support by clamping them between pieces
(1) and (2). Both clamping pieces hold hoses.
2

1
3

When adjusting hose tensions, leave the percussion pressure hose


slightly less tensioned than the others.
CAUTION

Adjusting hose tension:


1. Open the two bolts (3) on the side of the hoses to be tightened.
2. Pull the hoses to appropriate tightness (the suitable slack of the hoses is
approximately 5 cm).
3. Clamp the hoses by tightening the two bolts (3).

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12.

ADJUSTING WIRE TENSION

A new wire tends to stretch at first until the wire strands have become somewhat
straightened. Therefore, retighten the wires after replacement when, for instance, one
round has been drilled.
Adjustment is done when the wire is unloaded and the hose reel is in the rear position.
1. Adjust the return wire (A) at the wire end connected to the hose support. The wire
end is provided with a threaded piece and locking nuts.
D Open the locking nut (2) at the hose support and use the other nut (1) to tighten
the wire. Use a suitable tool to prevent the wire from turning.
D Tighten the locking nut (2).
2. Tighten the pulling wire (B) using the tubular nut (3) at the rear end of the feed.
D Open the locking nut (4) through the opening at the rear end of the beam.
D Use a suitable tool to prevent the wire from turning, and tighten the wire so that a
correct clearance (85 to 88 mm for stabiliser model or 150 to 153 mm for basic
model) is left between the rear of the rock drill and the front edge of the hose reel,
as shown in picture on page 18.
D Tighten the locking nut (4).

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3. Check the adjustment of wire tensioning when drilling with full feed power. The
return wire may not have a greater slack than 50 mm.

4
HLX Stab. 85 to 88 mm
basic 150 to 153 mm

Max 50 mm

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13.

IMPULSE CYLINDERS

Impulse cylinders

1
1. Impulse cylinders and inductive sensors
2. Bleeding screws
IMPORTANT! Impulse cylinders must be bled after repair operation.
Impulse cylinder and inductive sensors
Inductive sensor
mounting position

Impulse cylinder
mounting position

The stopping device must not touch the inductive sensors cap when the feed cylinder is
in its extreme position.
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14.

FRONT AND INTERMEDIATE CENTRALIZERS

The front and intermediate centralizers are equipped with wear pieces (2) made of steel.
The pieces are locked to the body (1) with jaw pieces (3). The jaw pieces are mounted
to the body with screws (4), tightening torque 300 Nm.
The buffer (5), acting as a stinger, is mounted to the front centraliser body (1) with four
bolts (7) (4 pcs, tightening torque 100 Nm).
The front centraliser is mounted to the feed beam with four bolts (8), tightening torque 300
Nm.
1

Front centraliser

4
(300 Nm)
2

7
(100 Nm)

8
(300 Nm)

Intermediate centraliser

2
1

5
(100 Nm)

3
(200 Nm)

The intermediate centraliser (1) is mounted


to the base plate (2) with four bolts (3).
The base plate is mounted to the return
wheel bracket (4) with four bolts (5).

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15.

RETURN WHEEL
The pulling wire return wheel (2) is
mounted to the return wheel bracket (1) as
shown in the figure.
When replacing the bearings (3), drive the
pin (4) through the axle (5) so that the axle
can be removed.

NOTE!
Before
assembling
bearings, remove inner seals.

new

To make the replacement of the bearings


(3) easier, remove the return wheel bracket
(1) from the cylinder tube end after opening
the three retaining screws.

16.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

16.1. Each shift


1. Visually check the condition of the components and hoses. Report possible faults
immediately.
2. Check the inside of the feed beam for loose rocks and excessive amounts of drill
cuttings. Remove as necessary.

16.2. Every week


1. Wash the feed with a high--pressure washer as often as possible
at least once a week.
2. Check the sliding clearances of the carriages and the condition of the slide pieces.
Adjust or replace as necessary.
3. Check the tightness and condition of the feed wires. Adjust as necessary.
4. Check the tightness of bolts and nuts. If a self--locking nut has loosened, replace
it. If an ordinary bolt connection loosens repeatedly, use a self--locking nut or
chemical thread locking compound.
5. Check the tension of the hoses. Adjust as necessary.

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CYLINDER FEED TF 500 / TFX 500

17.

CYLINDER FEED TFX 500

The TFX 500 cylinder feed is designed for use with the HLX 5 rock drills.
The design of the feed aims at simplicity of structure and ease of maintenance. The main
components and the operating principle of the cylinder feed are described later.
These instructions also include a description of the most common maintenance tasks.
The service department is always willing to give advice and help in any
service--related problems. The trained service personnel of your
dealer use
the proper tools and modern instruments, and the required original
spare
parts.

18.

TECHNICAL DATA

Type identifier

TFX 500

Max. feed force

25 kN

Type

Total length min / max

Feed travel

Mass

TFX 10/16

4700 / 6530

2830 / 4660

710 kg

TFX 8/14

4090 / 5920

2220 / 4050

660 kg

TFX 6/12

3480 / 5310

1610 / 3440

620 kg

Weight (kg) without rock drill

19.

LIFTING POINTS

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19.1. Adjusting slide pieces

adjusting screws
max. 1.5 mm

clearance = 0
Adjusting slide pieces using adjusting screws. The adjustment is carried out before
tightening of the screws. Adjust the slide piece frames so that the clearance between the
slide piece and the steel strip is less than 1.5 mm.

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19.2. Instructions to convert TF into TFX


Check that the feed--beam frame has mounting holes for the bearing block. If there are
no holes, drill them according to the illustration.
19.2.1. Drilling holes

Fig 1.

Bearing block mounting holes

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5
4

2
1

1. Remove the front centraliser from the TF feed (1), and install a plate in place of the
front centraliser.
2. Install the slide pieces and slide--piece frames (2, 3) and the TF feed on top of the
TFX beam.
3. Attach the bearing block (4) and the feed cylinder (5) of the lower beam.
4. Adjust the slide pieces according to the chapter Adjusting slide pieces.
5. Install and connect the hydraulic hoses.

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20.

ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE FEED

DIRECTION
OF FEED

TFX 500

DIRECTION
OF FEED

TFX 550

30--40 bar
ADJUSTING
PRESSURE

100--120 bar
ADJUSTING
PRESSURE

Note! With the TFX 500 feed you must use approx. 15 bar (TFX 550, 50 bar) higher feed
pressure than with TF feed, because of the pressure relief valve mounted into the line of
upper feed cylinder B port.
Example: If you normally use 90 bar feed pressure with the TF feed, you have to set the
feed pressure up to 105 bar (TFX 550, 140 bar) with the telescopic feed by using the feed
pressure adjusting valve.
The feed pressure can also be adjusted during drilling. The adjustment is correct, when
the beam and rock drill move simultaneously (not with the same speed). The feed
pressure is adjusted 0.5 times higher than the value of the adjusted valve compared to
the TF feed.

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20.1. Adjusting the intermediate and maximum length


When you adjust the TFX 500 feed to intermediate or maximum length, you must adjust
the feed to minimum length first (steps 1 to 4). There is no middle position setting for the
model TFX 550.
1. Open the ball valves (1) and (2) fully.
2. Feed the rock drill forward until the whole system has the shortest position
(minimum length).
3. Close the ball valve (2) fully.
4. Feed the rock drill backward until it is facing the rear stopper, and run it against the
rear stopper for approximately 10 seconds.
5. Open the ball valve (2).
6. Run the feeds inner tube to desired length by running the rock drill against the rear
stopper.
(With lower cylinder )
7. Close the ball valve (2).
8. Feed the rock drill against the rear stopper for about 10 seconds.
9. Close the ball valve (1) fully.
10. Open the ball valve (2) fully.
11. Check that the ball valve (1 ) is fully closed and the ball valve (2) is fully open. (Also
see the shield on the next page)

Maximum length

Minimum length

Fig 2.

Maximum and minimum length


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20.2. Adjusting the minimum length


1. Open the ball valves (1) and (2) fully.
2. Feed the rock drill forward until the whole system is as short as possible (refer to
Figure 2 Maximum and minimum length).
3. Close the ball valve (2) fully.
4. Feed the rock drill backward until it is facing the rear stopper.
5. Run the rock drill backward against the rear stopper for about 10 seconds.
6. Close the ball valve (1) fully.
7. Check that both ball valves (1) and (2) are fully closed. (Also see the shield on the
next page).

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Setting TFX 500 to different lengths


by using an instruction as a
reminder.
For setting the length to minimum, follow
the steps (1 to 5) which are described on
the plates upper picture.
For setting the length to intermediate or
maximum, follow all the steps (1 to 11)
which are described on the plate.
The steps are read from left to right and
top to bottom.
STEPS:
1. Open the ball valves (1) and (2)
2. Feed the rock drill forward until the
whole system has the shortest
position.
3. Close the ball valve (2) fully.
4. Feed the rock drill until it is facing
the rear stopper for approximately
10 seconds.
5. Close the ball valves (1) and (2)
6. Open the ball valves (1) and (2).
7. Run the feeds inner tube into
desired length by running the rock
drill against the rear stopper.
8. Close the ball valve (2).
9. Feed the rock drill against the rear
stopper for approximately 10
seconds.
10. Close the ball valve (1) fully.
11. Open the ball valve (2) fully.

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21.

FEED CYLINDERS

21.1. General
The maximum working pressure of the cylinder is 180 bar for forward feed and 180 bar
for return movement. Oil is led into the cylinder through the piston rod, to both sides of the
piston.

21.2. Cylinder structure

The cylinder of the lower beam


7

6
2

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Cylinder tube
Piston rod
Cylinder pin
Pressure connection
Pressure connection
Intermediate piston
Piston

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Changing the seals of the inner cylinder

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

7
1

Open the cover (3) of the cylinder.


Pull the piston rod (2) out from the cylinder tube (1).
Unscrew the bushing (7) from the piston (4).
Unscrew the locking screw (8)
Unscrew the piston (4) from the piston rod (2).
Pull the piston rod (2) out from the intermediate piston (5) and cover ( 3).
Change the seals and guide rings.

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