N 11817

2011
00

Q
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MANUAL
Operator
Maintenance
Installation
(See also workshop manual)

EN

P
T-CE

Operator

CONTENTS

Pages

Operator
EC Declaration of conformity

Declaration of incorporation

1 Foreword

2 Safety
Symbols

Precautions

10

General information

11

Operation

12

3 Shank/seals/retainer

13 to 17

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

WITH EC DIRECTIVES

WE

203 Route de Grenoble

69800 SAINT PRIEST
France

DECLARE THAT, UNDER OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY, THE PRODUCT(S),

HC 50
Serial number : H050A 00110 '
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES, IS (ARE) IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPAL STANDARDS AND OTHER NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS

Machinery directive : 2006 / 42 EC

ATEX directive : 94 / 9 EC (Only for explosive atmosphere applications)
FOLLOWING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ABOVE LISTED DIRECTIVES.

ISSUED AT SAINT--PRIEST, ON 01/01/2011, BY J.S. COMARMOND, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING.

J.S. COMARMOND

DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION

Machinery directive : 2006 / 42 EC

WE

203 Route de Grenoble

69800 SAINT PRIEST
France

DECLARE THAT, UNDER OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY, THE PRODUCT(S),

HC 50
Serial number : H050A 00110 '
THIS MACHINERY MUST NOT BE PUT INTO SERVICE UNTIL THE MACHINERY INTO WHICH IT IS TO BE
INCORPORATED HAS BEEN DECLARED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ABOVE DIRECTIVE.

ISSUED AT SAINT--PRIEST, ON 01/01/2011, BY J.S. COMARMOND, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING.

J.S. COMARMOND

1. Foreword
The contents of this manual are considered to be proprietary and confidential to MONTABERT and should not be reproduced without the
prior written permission of MONTABERT.

Nothing contained in this document is intended to extend any promise, warranty or representation, expressed or implied, regarding the
MONTABERT products described herein.
Any such warranties or other terms and conditions of sale of products shall be in accordance with the standard terms and conditions of
sale of such products, which are available upon request.

This manual contains instructions and technical data to cover all routine operation and scheduled maintenance tasks by operation and
maintenance staff. Major overhauls are outside the scope of this manual and should be referred to an authorized MONTABERT service
department.

The design specification of this machine has been certified as complying with E.C. directives.
Any modification to any part is absolutely prohibited and would result in the CE certification and marking being rendered invalid.
MONTABERT reserves the right to make changes and improvements to products without notice and without incurring any obligation to
make such changes or add such improvements to products sold previously.

2.1. Safety symbols

WARNING ! --- Consult the operation and maintenance
manual before commencing any operation or maintenance.

ISO 7010:2003
W001

Caution.

ISO 7000:2004
1659

To read the workshop manual.

ISO 7010:2003
W017

Hot surface.

ISO 3864:1984

EN471:2003

OBLIGATION : To wear protection equipment.....

ISO 7000:2004
0790

OBLIGATION : To read the operator manual.

ISO 7010:2003
W017

3 ' 5 mn

OK
2.2. Precautions
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2.3. Safety

GENERAL INFORMATION
A hydraulic drifter is a drilling machine accessory, which cannot work without an external power supply.
A hydraulic drifter includes one or several integrated accumulators which contain pressurized nitrogen.
This integrated accumulator(s) should not be modified or serviced without a good understanding of the workshop manual contents.
The operator must have acquired the necessary knowledge and be qualified to drive such machines.
He must be fully aware of the safety instructions concerning the carrier and comply with them.
According to the local regulations and rules, the operator should wear :
---hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, industrial gloves, dust mask, ear protector and high---visibility warning jacket.
Ample, loose clothing, watch bracelet, can in some circumstances be dangerous.
The operator should not consume alcohol, medicine or any substance which might provoke drowsiness during working hours.
It is imperative to study and respect local rules concerning the use of drifters and their use on site.

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2.4. Safety

OPERATION
When a drifter is being used underground, the operator should be particularly aware of his immediate environement.
Before beginning a drilling operation he should insure that all unstable blocks, likely to fall with the vibrations transmitted by the tool, have
been scaled.
He must alert the maintenance service immediately in case of oil leaks, unscrewing of components, and have hoses changed when the outer
cover is damaged.
For explosive atmosphere applications, use fluids recommended, and use water injection only.
Use tooling recommended by the carrier Manufacturer.
Ensure that the pressurized grease injection air circuit is in operation for a minimum of 10 seconds before drifter start---up.
The operator must ensure that the maintenance programme proposed by the constructor is respected and that the tool retainer (flushing
nozzle) is in place before use.
The drilling of a hole should always be carried out with the guide rail placed against the rock.
The drilling of a hole should always be started at reduced pressure to avoid diversion and bending of the rods.
Never remove the lid of the accumulator without unscrewing the inflating screw to release the pressure (This operation must be carried out by
the maintenance technician).

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3. Shank/seals/replacement

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3.1 Shank/seals/replacement

In case of male shank, remove

the shank protection (A). Fig. A

38 mm
11/2
B

Loosen the 2 screws (B),

A

Fig. A

C
Remove the complete front housing (C)
Fig. B

Fig. B

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E
D

Remove the shank (D).

Remove the shank retainer (E) from the
shank.
Fig. C

Fig. C

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3.2 Shank/seals/replacement
New
New

New

1
2

Fig. D

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Fig. E

300 Nm
220 ft.lb

38 mm
11/2
4
5

Fig. F

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P
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Maintenance
(See also workshop manual)

CONTENTS

Pages

Maintenance
4 Maintenance
Symbols

24

Informations

25

Maintenance and adjustements

26

Accumulator(s)

26

Hydraulic fluid

27

5 Handling

28

6 Identification

29

7 Trouble shooting

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4.1. Safety symbols

WARNING ! --- Consult the operation and maintenance
manual before commencing any operation or maintenance.

ISO 7010:2003
W001

Caution.

ISO 7000:2004
1659

To read the workshop manual.

ISO 7010:2003
W017

Hot surface.

ISO 3864:1984

EN471:2003

OBLIGATION : To wear protection equipment.....

ISO 7000:2004
0790

OBLIGATION : To read the operator manual.

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4.2. Maintenance
Operators and service personnel must
wear appropriate safety equipment,
including hearing protection, respirator,
hard hat, safety shoes, eye protection,
heavy gloves etc......

All damaged parts, (damaged or worn seals) must be

thrown in a recycling bin.
Depending on National rules and regulations, damaged
parts and wastes must be recycled in the proper manner.

OK
Always use clean tools for
maintenance work or inspection.

OK
OK
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4.3. Maintenance and adjustments

It is imperative to release all pressure circuits (oil, water and air), before beginning any maintenance operations.
Never undertake a maintenance operation without being sure you and other people in the environment will remain safe.
Before restarting the drifter, insure that all fittings and plugs are correctly tightened.
Ensure that maintenance personnel are adequately competent and have read and understood the maintenance manuals.
When notified, the tightening torques of certain parts must be respected; the use of a torque wrench is strongly recommended.
Do not touch parts in rotation and mind the movement of the drifter as well as other moving parts (chains, feed cylinder, hose reels...).
Be careful in case of incorrect hydraulic supply to the drifter, the temperature of the parts can be very high, and wrong pressures can provoke
serious injuries.
Pressurized grease injection air circuit should be checked to ensure that it is in perfect working order and that it is in operation for a minimum
of 10 seconds before drifter start---up.

HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR(S)
A hydraulic drifter includes one or several accumulators which contain pressurized nitrogen.
Never remove the lid of the accumulator without unscrewing the inflating screw to release the pressure (This operation must be carried
out by the maintenance technician).
Only dedicated special maintenance tools should be used to service the accumulator(s). See the workshop manual.

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4.4. Maintenance and adjustments

HYDRAULIC FLUID
Hydraulics fluids and lubricants can be dangerous for health if not used properly.
Avoid ingestion, skin contact and inhalation.
Safety data sheets for oils and lubricants should be obtained from the lubricant supplier.
Should hydraulic oil come into contact with eyes, rince them abundantly, consult a physician.
Should hydraulic oil come into contact with skin then wash off immediately.
Fine jets of hydraulic fluids at high pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
--- Be sure the circuit is not under pressure prior to any intervention.
--- Do not use your hand to check for hydraulic fluid leakages.
--- If hydraulic fluid penetrates the skin, get medical help immediately.
For explosive atmosphere applications, use recommended fluids, and use water injection only.

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POSITION OF THE SLING

102 daN

Approximate weight

Use a sling according

to the drifters weight

5. Handling
28

Identification

Serial N

EC stamp

6. Identification
29

7.

Technical problems

Trouble shooting :

Remedies :

A --- Serious vibrations from the

percussion hose.

Accumulator deflated or punctured;

check the inflating pressure, change the diaphragm and re ---inflate.

B --- Serious overheating of the

drifter front.

Check the pressurization circuit

(air flow and pressure, line oiler);
check that the feed force is not too low, during drilling.

C --- Flushing water leaks at

the drifter front end.

Change the flushing seals in the flushing nozzle.

D --- Oil leak at the drifter front

end.

Change the piston seals.

An air jet around the shank of the drifter is normal.

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Installation

CONTENTS

Pages

Installation
8 Installation
Safety precautions

36

Mounting drifter on carrier

36

Mechanic

37

Hydraulic

37

Other

37

9 Fixing HC on cradle
Technical drawings

39
40---41

10 Technical specifications

43

11 Lubricants specifications

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8. Installation advice
8.1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All mechanical equipment can be dangerous when used without care or if in a bad state of repair.
Ensure that the carrier is equipped with safety decals located in visible places for the operator.
Ensure that the operator or the technician reads and understands the decals and consults the manuals before maintenance, installation or
operation.
Ensure that the operation and maintenance manual remains at operators disposal.
8.2.MOUNTING DRIFTER ON CARRIER
The installation should comply with applicable directives and standards, for example : 2006/42/EC --- NF EN 982, and ATEX directive : 94/9/EC
(Only for explosive atmosphere applications).
The carrier Manufacturer defines and checks that technical means are established to ensure that Montabert instructions are followed
concerning :
--- Pressure limitation at specified values.
--- The quality of all fluids (oil, water, air) and the regulation of temperature of these fluids according to Montabert specifications.
In case of explosive atmosphere, use fluid compatible with the application.
--- The pressure and good working order of air pressurized grease injection circuits.
--- The use, by the operator, of clearly defined recommended quality tooling.
The drifter has to be electrically grounded via the carrier frame;
The manufacturer of the carrier in which the hydraulic drifter is incorporated should take all necessary measures to insure that the instructions
provided by Montabert concerning the mechanical fixing of the drifter on the cradle, the working pressure, the supply flow, the pipe dimensions
and connection to the carrier circuit be followed.
All hydraulic hoses and tubes used should be compatible with the maximum pressure used, and mechanically secured.
Take all necessary measures to avoid loss of oil when connecting the drifter to the carrier.
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Installation advice
8.3. MECHANIC
Avoid all functional interference between the drifter and other mechanical elements on the carrier.
Supply hoses should be set---up in such a way that they are not subject to strain.
A drifter fixing plate which simplifies the dismounting of the front part of the drifter for easy access to the shank adaptor should be
envisaged.
The user should be informed of the rules and regulations concerning special applications.
The operator and the maintenance mechanic should be informed of handling procedures recommended by Montabert.

8.4. HYDRAULIC
Protect the drifter from accidental excessive pressure, on the strike function as well as the rotation at 30 bar above operating pressure
indicated.
Provide a means of decompression for hydraulic circuits in case the operator or maintenance mechanic should have to intervene.

8.5. OTHER
Indicate the noise level and means of protection for the operator (For each type of carrier).
The carrier manufacturer should provide the maintenance technician and operator with a service schedule.

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Hz
J
bar
l/mn
t/mn
Nm
l/mn
t/mn
t/mn
l/mn
bar
l/mn

Max. strike frequency with E piston

Energy per blow
Max. rotation pressure
Rotation flow motor 043 (bit dia. 76 mm)
Max. rotation speed motor 043
Max. rotation torque motor 043
Rotation flow motor 055 (bit dia. 89 mm)
Max. rotation speed motor 055
Max. rotation torque motor 055
Drain flow approx.
Water flushing pressure
Water flushing flow

daN
mm
bar
bar
cSt
C
C

Front guide lubrication oil

Weight
Rod diameter
Accu Nitrogen pressure HP
Accu Nitrogen pressure LP
Oil viscosity
Oil temperature
Air and water flushing temperature

3
300

PSI
GPM

40 to 60
5 to 40

7'8
5

PSI
CFM

F
F

8 ' 10
25

PSI
GPM

4
ISO VG 32 / ISO VG 46

415
4

RPM
GPM

PSI
cSt

35
195

GPM
RPM

32 --- 38
35

210
325

RPM
ft.lb

in.
PSI

150
30

PSI
GPM

lb

62
210

6 drops/mn
102

130

PSI

Please consult us before using specific oil (non ---inflammable, biodegradable, ...).

bar
l/mn

Front guide lubrication pressure

Front guide lubrication air flow

156

89
201

E
H

28

104 to 140
41 to 104

58
ISO VG 32 / ISO VG 46

11/4 --- 11/2

508

6 drops/mn
225

44
79

102 ' 116

179

116 ' 145

7

306
1

9
195

210
239

2177
8

3700
155

7.91

3.5

3.74

2.97

6.14

4.33

12.36

in.

11827
02/2011 --- 00

1886

95

75,5

110

314

mm
L2

independent rotation
105
BPM
ft.lb

GPM

833 mm
32.79 in.

HC50

bar
m3/mn

bar

Max. strike pressure

Air flushing pressure

Air flushing flow

l/mn

L2

Type
Max. strike flow

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

11. LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS

Our warranty will apply if high quality lubricants are used according to the fallowing specifications and under the responsability
of your supplier.
< HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT.
Oil ISO VG 32 (ISO VG 46 when 10 C <t<45 C) with stabilized anti --- wear additive.
Specifications :
Viscosity at 40 C: 30 to 33 cSt (46 cSt)).
< GREASING CIRCUIT
Oil ISO VG 46 for : t 0 C
Oil ISO VG 100 for : t > 0 C
Specifications :
Viscosity at 40 C: 150 cSt.
< GREASE
Unleaded, lithium EP grease with MoS2, grade NLGI 2.
For explosive atmosphere applications, use fluids recommended, and use water injection only.

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