SKF ☼ SKF-11 MAINTENANCE

TRAINING TOPIC 3
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OPERATOR CONTROLS AND DRILL

MOVEMENT TOPIC 3

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 Cab Layout and Controls
1. Auto Lube Controller. Controls auto lube system. Refer to
section 7 of this manual for operator's manual.
2. Drill Depth Meter. Monitors drilling depth. Refer to section 7
of this manual for operator's manual.
3. Tram Interlock Light. Light ON, indicates drill pipe is still in
hole. Machine will not tram until pipe is out of hole.
4. Test Switch. Turn switch ON to check filter indicator lights.
5. Filter Indicator Lights. Light ON, indicates that particular 14
filter needs to be changed. Monitors the following fluid filters:
Loop, Charge, Main Return, Case Drain, and Compressor Oil
Filter
6. Caterpillar EMS (Electronic Monitoring System) Panel
An electronic monitoring system that displays various engine
parameters. Each time the engine is started, the EMS
undergoes an automatic self-test. This panel will display the
engine hours, engine oil pressure, engine tachometer,
engine coolant temperature, and voltage. Refer to the 14a
instruction manual in section 7 of this manual.
7. Caterpillar EMS Scroll Switch. Move switch up or down to
scroll through menus on EMS panel.
8. Horn Button. Push button to sound horn.
9. Jack Retract Light. Light ON, indicates jacks are fully
retracted.
10. Oil Injection Light. Light ON, indicates oil injection pump
is running.
11. Compressor Low Oil Pressure Light. Light ON indicates
low oil pressure at compressor bearings.
12. Rotary Torque Control. Turn knob clockwise to increase rotary torque.
13. Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge. Monitors temperature of oil in hydraulic tank. Oil temperature in tank should not be
above 180º F (82º C) during normal operation
14. Air Filter Indicators. Shows RED when filter element needs changing. Indicates differential pressure across filter
14a. Pulldown Relief. Controls the pressure to the feed system to increase or decrease the weight on the drill bit
3 • Turn control clockwise to increase pressure
• Turn control counterclockwise to decrease pressure
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Instrument Panel
CAT Electronic Drill Hour
Monitoring System Meter

Compressor
Discharge
Hydraulic
Temperature
Temp Gauge
Start
Override
CAT EMS
Fuel Level Scroll Switch
Gauge

Starter Ignition
4 Button Key
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Display Definition
EMS is used to display engine information. On the Main EMS Unit there are ten warning
lamps available for system related diagnostics. These diagnostics can be used for system
performance monitoring. They are located on the main EMS unit in two rows of five:
Inlet Manifold Fuel Battery
Top Row Temperature Temperature Voltage
Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant
Inlet Manifold Temperature Temperature Auxiliary
Fuel Temperature Temperature
Battery Voltage Engine Oil
Auxiliary Temperature Pressure Auxiliary
Fuel Pressure
Bottom Row
Engine Oil Pressure Pressure Engine
Fuel Pressure Engine Derate
Coolant Level Coolant Level
Engine Derate Message Centre
Auxiliary Pressure Parameters

Beneath the warning lamps is a digital LCD display to scroll through different engine
parameters:
Engine Speed - Percent Engine Load – Fuel Rate - Engine Boost - Battery Voltage –
Coolant Temperature - Intake Manifold Temperature – Fuel Temperature - Accessory
Temperature – Engine Oil Pressure - Fuel Pressure (Customer Installed Sensor) - Accessory
Pressure - Engine Running Hours
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 System Pressure Gauge Panel

Pulldown
Rotation Pressure Gauge
Pressure Gauge

Hydraulic System
Air Pressure Pressure Gauge
Gauge

Rotary Head
Tachometer

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 Operators Switch Panel

30. Hydraulically Operated Break-Out Wrench

(HOBO) – Swing. The break-out wrench is used to
undo tight thread connections. This switch is used
to swing the break-out wrench into or away from the
drill pipe.
• Push and hold switch up to swing break-out wrench
out.
• Push and hold switch down to swing break-out
wrench in.
31. Hydraulically Operated Break-Out Wrench
(HOBO) – Clamp. The break-out wrench is used to
undo tight thread connections. This switch is used to
clamp and unclamp the break-out wrench and to turn
the wrench.
• Push and hold switch right to disengage (open)
break-out and unclamp wrench.
• Push and hold switch left to clamp wrench and
engage (close) break-out.
32. Drill Pipe Loader – Interlock. This switch is
connected to a proximity switch in the mast. If the
pipe rack moves off it's stop inside the mast the
proximity switch will activate and stop the pulldown,
rotation, and auto feed. This is to prevent the rotary head from hitting the pipe rack. When this happens,
use the pipe loader swing switch (40) to swing pipe rack back against stop, then drilling can resume. When adding drill
pipe however, you need to use pulldown and rotation with the pipe loader out. To do this, place the switch in the
OVERRIDE position (towards the UNLOCK symbol). This will allow the rotation and pulldown functions to work when the
pipe loader is out.
33. Drill Stem Thread Lube.
• Push and hold switch down to activate grease pump to lubricate drill pipe threads.

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34. Air Line Lubricator.
• Push switch down to activate lubricator pump
to provide lubrication for "In The Hole Hammers“
used on high pressure machines.
35. Water Injection / Dust Collector. This
switch is used to engage the water injection
or dust collector systems to control drilling dust.
• Push switch up to engage water injection system.
• Push switch down to engage dust collector system.
36. Drill Pipe Support. The drill pipe support is
used to support the drill pipe in the center of the
mast when using the drill pipe loader for multiple
pass drilling.
• Push and hold switch up to engage drill pipe
support.
• Push and hold switch down to disengage drill pipe
support.
37. Dust Curtain. Switch is used to raise or lower
the dust curtain at the rear of the machine.
• Push and hold switch up to lift dust curtain.
• Push and hold switch down to lower dust curtain.
38. Mast Lock. Switch UNLOCKS or LOCKS
mast in the vertical or angle drilling positions.
• Push and hold switch left to unlock (retract)
mast pins. Red light comes ON (if equipped).
• Push and hold switch right to lock (engage) mast pins into mast. Green light comes ON (if equipped).
39. Compressor CFM High - Low Switch. In LOW position, compressor output is limited to 1150 CFM. In HIGH position,
compressor output is 1350 CFM. Switch may be mounted to left of switch panel on some machines.
40. Drill Pipe Loader – Swing. This switch is used to swing the drill pipe loader out from and into the center of the mast
when adding and retracting drill pipe and for storing the drill pipe loader when propelling or lowering the mast.
41. Drill Pipe Loader – Rotate. This switch is used to rotate the drill pipe loader left or right to the next position.
• Push and hold switch left to rotate drill pipe loader left.
8 • Push and hold switch right to rotate drill pipe loader right.
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42. Drill Pipe Loader – Lock. This switch is used

to lock or unlock the drill pipe loader so the loader
can be indexed left or right to the next position.
• Push and hold switch down to lock pin IN.
• Push and hold switch up to move pin OUT.
43. Drilling Air. Turns the air ON/OFF for
drilling procedures.
• Push switch up to turn drilling air ON.
• Push switch down to turn drilling air OFF.
44. Pulldown System (Auto Feed). The pulldown
system switch engages and disengages the pulldown
for drilling operations.
• Push switch up to disengage pulldown.
• Push switch down to engage pulldown.
46. Winch.
• Push and hold switch up to raise winch hook.
• Push and hold switch down to lower winch hook.
47. Tool (Deck) Wrench. Switch retracts or extends
the deck wrench to hold the drill pipe when breaking
thread joints or when multiple pass drilling is required.
• Push and hold switch up to retract tool wrench.
Green light comes ON (if equipped).
• Push and hold switch down to engage tool wrench.
48. Drill / Propel Switch. Engages the drill controls
or propel system.
• Push switch up to engage the propel system.
• Push switch down to engage the drilling controls.
49. TRAM High/Low Switch (optional).
9 • Switch UP for LOW SPEED tram.
• Switch DOWN for HIGH SPEED tram.
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49. Drill Light Switches. Turns drilling lights on and off.
50.
51.
15 AMP Circuit Breaker - Drill Lights
50 AMP Circuit Breaker - Drill Lights Lights, Circuit Breakers
52. 15 AMP Circuit Breaker - Control Panel
53. 5 AMP Circuit Breaker - 12 Volt Circuit
54. 15 AMP Circuit Breaker - Starter
55. 5 AMP Circuit Breaker - Heater & Drill Lights
56. 50 AMP Circuit Breaker - Main Power
57. 10 AMP Circuit Breaker - Wipers
58. Cab Light Switch. Turns inside cab light on and off.
59. 10 AMP Circuit Breaker - Air Conditioner
60. 15 AMP Circuit Breaker – Heater
61. Heater - A/C Temperature Control. Controls temperature of A/C or heat.
62. OFF - Heat - A/C Switch. Selects OFF, HEAT, or A/C.
63. Fan Switch (3 position). Selects fan speed, LOW - MEDIUM - HIGH
64. Vent Control. Selects FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATION

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Wiggins Service Center

Wiggins Service Center

Fill and evacuation points:
Fuel
• Engine oil
Hyd Fill Engine Oil
• Engine coolant
• Hydraulic oil fill
• Hydraulic oil drain
• Fuel

Hyd Drain Coolant

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Battery Isolation / Master Switch

Enables electrical isolation of the machine.

• Switch must be off when

doing any maintenance on
the machine.
• Machine should be isolated
if it is going to be inactive
after shutdown for some
time.

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Drill Movement
PROPELLING THE MACHINE
Select Propel mode with the Drill/Propel switch, engage right and left track propel
levers together slowly in the required direction of travel.
Propel speed is varied by the degree of travel, forwards or backwards of the propel
levers. To propel in a straight line, the propel levers must be operated equally from the
neutral positions.

To turn the machine left or right, one propel lever may be engaged more than the other
to make the machine turn. For very tight turns one propel lever may be engaged to the
full forward position and the opposite lever engaged to the full reverse position.

To stop propelling machine once at destination, move the propel levers back to the
neutral
position.

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Drill Movement
PROPELLING THE MACHINE

CAUTION: Always check blind spots prior to propelling, and if you are at all unsure, get out
of the cabin and visually check.
CAUTION: Propelling the machine across rough/ undulating terrain or across grades should
never be carried out with the mast raised. The mast must be lowered prior to propelling
unless over short distances on a drill pattern.
CAUTION: Ensure that the drill string is fully clear of any drill hole, the mast is
locked or secure on mast rests, and that leveling jacks are fully raised prior to
propelling.

Lock-outs and protective systems are integrated on the machine should the operator
forget to fully check the configuration of the machine prior to tramming. The operator
should not become reliant on such protective systems and should always check the machine
configuration prior to attempting to tram.
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Drill Movement

RAISING AND LOWERING JACKS

When lowering jacks (leveling the

machine):
Level the machine side to side first and
then level the front to back. Always use
the front jack control last to ensure
pressure is equalized.
Reverse the procedure for raising jacks.

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Drill Movement
RAISING AND LOWERING MAST
DANGER: Look up before raising or lowering
the mast. Operating near, or coming in contact
with electrical power lines will result in serious
personal injury or death. Be sure all personnel
are clear of the machine.
WARNING: Always level the machine before
raising or lowering the mast and before
drilling.
Be sure to visually check to see that mast
locking pins are fully engaged in the holes in
the mast lock brackets before drilling. Also be
sure that the pins are fully retracted before
lowering the mast
16 Mast Locking Pin (engaged)
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RAISING AND LOWERING MAST
Raising The Mast:
Drill Movement
1. Check for personnel in the vicinity or on
the machine and establish whether the
mast will be clear of electrical power lines
by looking up.
2. Ensure that the machine is level.
3. Check the mast for loose drilling tools or
parts.
4. Make sure that the drill bit will clear the
work deck area
5. Raise the mast by engaging the Mast Lever
to the raise position. The mast should start to
lift; if not, check the auxiliary hydraulic system
pressure gauge to see if any other functions are engaged.
Mast Lever
6. As the mast approaches the vertical position, the mast raising speed will tend to increase,
so it will become necessary to slow the speed to stop the mast from hitting into the base of
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Drill Movement
Raising The Mast:
CAUTION: The mast must be brought to rest against the base of the machine
as slowly and gently as practicably possible. Severe mechanical damage
to the mast and supporting structure will result if this practice is not closely
adhered to.
The mast angle may be set from 70° to the vertical depending on drilling
applications.
Once the mast has been set at the desired angle, lock the mast into
position by engaging the Mast Lock Switch.
CAUTION: The mast must be stationary prior to attempting to activate the
mast locking pins. Severe mechanical damage to the mast and supporting
structure will occur if the mast is locked whilst still in motion.

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Drill Movement

Lowering The Mast:

1. Check that the arc of swing of the mast head is
such that it will not come in contact with any
structure or power lines.
2. Check the security of equipment in the mast,
remove all tools from the mast and work deck and
store all equipment properly. Check the deck is
clear
3. Retract the drill string from the hole, ensuring that
the drill bit will clear the work deck area.

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Drill Movement
Lowering The Mast:
4. Swing the HOBO wrench in to the center of the mast after firstly ensuring that
the jaws are open.
5. Rotate (Carousel type pipe loader) the drill pipe loader to the stored position
The drill pipe loader is in the ‘stored’ position when the carousel is rotated,
locked in the non-pipe-loading center position to ensure pipes are secured so
they cannot possibly slide back and fall out of the carousel.

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Drill Movement

Lowering The Mast:

CAUTION: Ensure the rotary head is

clear of the pipe loader before
swinging it in towards the center of
the mast.
6. Unlock and lower the mast
controlling the lowering speed with
the mast lever, in order that the
mast gently comes to rest on the
mast support.

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TRANSIENT STABILITY LIMITS IN

SLOPE (DEGREES) AND (% GRADE)

9º - 17% 23º - 42% 12º - 21%

The numbers contained on this drawing are given only as a guideline and
should not be used as a recommendation for safe operation.

Tram stability is very dependent on operator experience, knowledge and

judgement, accordingly, Bucyrus is reluctant to commit to actual values.
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TRANSIENT STABILITY LIMITS IN

SLOPE (DEGREES) AND (% GRADE)

27º - 51% 15 º - 27% 18º - 32%

The numbers contained on this drawing are given only as a guideline and
should not be used as a recommendation for safe operation.

Tram stability is very dependent on operator experience, knowledge and

judgement, accordingly, Bucyrus is reluctant to commit to actual values.

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Topic 3 - Drill Movement

Practical demonstrations, revision from the Operator manual

Trainees questions?

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