SOI Breakout Bench
SOI Breakout Bench
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 About the Safety and Operating Instructions................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Intended use ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Measurements ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Safety signal words ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Personal precautions and qualifications .......................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Transport ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Personal protective equipment .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3 Drugs, alcohol or medication ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.4 Operation........................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Operation, precautions....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Laws and regulations ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.1 Environment ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Design and function............................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Guarantee ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
5 Tools.......................................................................................................................................... 12
1.3 Measurements
1.1 About the Safety and Measurements in this manual are given in both Metric
Operating Instructions and Imperial units, and are used to provide additional
worldwide understanding.
• The aim of the instructions is to provide you with
knowledge of how to use the DTH equipment in an Imperial units are shown between parentheses ‘’( )’’.
efficient and safe way.
• The Safety and Operating instructions should be
considered a permanent part of the DTH equipment 1.4 Abbreviations
and should remain with the DTH and available for
acfm Actual cubic feet per
reference at all times.
minute
• Always follow the advice given in the instructions.
• Measurements in this manual are given in both Im- API American Petroleum Insti-
tute
perial and Metric units, and are used to provide ad-
ditional worldwide understanding. Metric units are C Centigrade
shown between parentheses ‘’( )’’.
dia. Diameter
• Consult your Epiroc Drilling Tools Dealer if you do
not understand the instructions in this manual or deg. Degree
need additional information. F Fahrenheit
• Keep the Breakout bench in good working condition
ft. Feet
• Unauthorized modifications to the Breakout bench
may impair the function and/or safety and effect the ft.-lb Foot pounds
Breakout bench life.
gpm Gallons per minute
• Make sure all safety devices, including shields are
installed and functioning properly. in. Inches
• Visually inspect the Breakout bench daily before us- kg kilogram
ing.
l liter
• Do not operate the Breakout bench with loose, worn
or broken parts. lbs. Pounds
• Operating equipment requires the full attention of
lpm Liters per minute
the operator.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones while oper- m Meter
ating the Breakout bench. mm Millimeter
• Protection cover must always be used during opera-
mm Hg Millimeters of mercury
tion.
3
• For large Breakout bench wrench should be used m /min Cubic meters per minute
along with stop piece.
psi Pounds per square inch
• Only use the hoses with Epiroc approved part num-
ber. psig Pounds per square inch
gauge pressure
2.2.3 Drugs, alcohol or medication Dust and fumes in the air can be invisible to the naked
eye, so do not rely on eye sight to determine if there is
WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication dust or fumes in the air. To reduce the risk of exposure
Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your judgment to dust and fumes, do all of the following:
and powers of concentration that can lead to poor reac- u Perform site-specific risk assessment. The risk as-
tions and incorrect assessments that can cause to se- sessment should include dust and fumes created by
vere accidents or death. the use of the machine and the potential for disturb-
u Never use the machine when you are tired or under ing existing dust.
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. u Use proper engineering controls to minimize the
u No person who is under the influence of drugs, alco- amount of dust and fumes in the air and to minimize
hol or medication may operate the machine. build-up on equipment, surfaces, clothing, and body
parts. Examples of controls include: exhaust ventila-
tion and dust collection systems, water sprays, and
2.2.4 Operation wet drilling. Control dusts and fumes at the source
• Do not let anyone operate this Breakout bench with- where possible. Make sure that controls are properly
out proper instruction. If you do not understand any installed, maintained and correctly used.
part of this manual and need assistance, contact u Wear, maintain and correctly use respiratory protec-
your local Epiroc dealer. tion as instructed by your employer and as required
by occupational health and safety regulations. The
respiratory protection must be effective for the type
2.3 Operation, precautions of substance at issue (and if applicable, approved by
WARNING Flying parts chain wrenches relevant governmental authority).
u Work in a well ventilated area.
The flying parts of chain wrenches can cause injury or
u If the machine has an exhaust, direct the exhaust so
death when they break.
as to reduce disturbance of dust in a dust filled envi-
u Ensure chain wrenches or tongs are rated for the
ronment.
torque applied.
u Operate and maintain the machine as recommended
WARNING Heavy drill bit in the operating and safety instructions
Heavy drill bit can cause damage to the DTH parts or se- u Select, maintain and replace consumables/ working
rious injury if the bit fall down when the bit is removing. tools/ other accessories as recommended in the op-
u Use proper tools to remove the drill bit. erating and safety instructions.
u Incorrect selection or lack of maintenance of con-
WARNING Dust hazard sumables/ inserted tools/ other accessories may
Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed when using cause an unnecessary increase in dust or fumes.
the machine may cause serious and permanent respira- u Wear washable or disposable protective clothes at
tory disease, illness, or other bodily injury (for example, the work site, and shower and change into clean
silicosis or other irreversible lung disease that can be fa- clothes before leaving the work site to reduce expo-
tal, cancer, birth defects, and/or skin inflammation). sure of dust and fumes to yourself, other persons,
Some dusts and fumes created by drilling, breaking, cars, homes, and other areas.
hammering, sawing, grinding and other construction ac- u Avoid eating, drinking, and using tobacco products in
tivities contain substances known to the State of Califor- areas where there is dust or fumes.
nia and other authorities to cause respiratory disease, u Wash your hands and face thoroughly as soon as
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some possible upon leaving the exposure area, and always
examples of such substances are: before eating, drinking, using tobacco products, or
u Crystalline silica, cement, and other masonry products. making contact with other persons.
u Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, in-
u Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated rubber.
cluding occupational health and safety regulations.
u Lead from lead-based paints. Dust and fumes in the air u Participate in air monitoring, medical examination
can be invisible to the naked eye, so do not rely on eye programs, and health and safety training programs
sight to determine if there is dust or fumes in the air. To provided by your employer or trade organizations
reduce the risk of exposure to dust and fumes, do all of and in accordance with occupational health and
the following:
safety regulations and recommendations. Consult WARNING Damaged chain should not be replaced
with physicians experienced with relevant occupa- with old or used components, it can compromise
tional medicine. and cause damage to the equipment and serious in-
u Work with your employer and trade organization to jury.
reduce dust and fume exposure at the worksite and u Discard and exchange the entire chain if it breaks.
to reduce the risks. Effective health and safety pro-
grams, policies and procedures for protecting work- WARNING Heating a chain with a cutting touch
ers and others against harmful exposure to dust and can cause serious injury or damage to the equip-
fumes should be established and implemented ment.
based on advice from health and safety experts. u Do not re-use the chain if it has been heated.
Consult with experts. NOTICE If welding spatter comes in contact with the
u Residues of hazardous substances on the machine chain or the components, it can cause damage to the
can be a risk. Before undertaking any maintenance equipment.
on the machine, clean it thoroughly. u Do not weld the chain components.
in a workshop or container and it breaks DTH hammers WARNING Damaged chain should not be replaced
between 3–8" in standard version or 5-12" in heavy duty with old or used components, it can compromise
version. and cause damage to the equipment and serious in-
The Breakout bench is delivered without wrench keys, jury.
ordered separately. u Discard and exchange the entire chain if it breaks.
3.2 Guarantee
Warranty is provided as part of the Epiroc Drilling Tools
support program for customers who operate and main-
tain their DTH hammer and DTH equipment as de-
scribed in this manual.
Use only authorized parts.
Any damage or malfunction caused by the use of unau-
Heavy duty Breakout bench
thorized parts is not covered by Warranty or Product Lia-
bility.
The warranty or product liability will be invalidated by the
following:
• Use other than intended.
• Maintenance work not being carried out or being
carried out incorrectly.
• The use of the wrong consumables.
• The use of non-approved parts.
• Damage due to wear.
• Special applications without the required safety facil-
ities.
• Damage due to improper storage.
• Changes not carried out by or in consultation with
the manufacturer.
• Only Pneumatic foot pump option.
• Hand pump option is NOT available.
The threaded connections of the driver chuck and top
sub may become very tightly tensioned during drilling. It 4 Installation and Operation
is convenient to break the hammer threads on the rig,
WARNING Flying parts chain wrenches
but if the threads cannot be loosened or tend to get
stuck, a Breakout bench is the solution. The flying parts of chain wrenches can cause injury or
death when they break.
WARNING Chain lengths build from individual u Ensure chain wrenches or tongs are rated for the
components can cause serious injury or damage to torque applied.
the equipment if they break.
u Use lengths of an assembled chain
WARNING Heavy drill bit 3. Install the hydraulic cylinder in to the adjustable
bracket, use the same bolt and nut to secure the
Heavy drill bit can cause damage to the DTH parts or se-
cylinder.
rious injury if the bit fall down when the bit is removing.
u Use proper tools to remove the drill bit.
Hammer A B C D
model mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
QLX 35 50 (1.9) 70 (2.8) 70 (2.8) 40 (1.6) Ambient temper- -15ºC to 40ºC -15ºC ~40ºC
ature range,
QLX 40 50 (1.9) 70 (2.8) 70 (2.7) 50 (1.9)
Humidity range 10 to 90% 10 to 90%
QLX 100 140 (5.5) 70 (2.8) 70 (2.8) 440
(17.3) Altitude m.a.s.l. <1000 m. <1000 m.
COP W4 75 (2.9) 70 (2.8) 70 (2.8) 75 (2.9) Transportation -15ºC to 40 ºC, -15ºC to 40ºC,
and storage 10% to 90% hu- 10% to 90% hu-
COP 44, 90 (3.5) 70 (2.8) 70 (2.8) 55 (2.2) midity midity
44 G
Hammer size 3 to 8 in. 5 to 12”
COP 54 130 (8.5) 70 (2.8) 70 (2.8) 75 (2.9) range
G
Bench size, 43,3 x 39,4 x 78,7 x 45,8 x
COP 64 140 (5.5) 70 (2.8) 70 (2.8) 110 (4.3) length*height*wi 27,6 (1100 x 39,4 (2000 x
G dth, in. (mm) 1000 x 700) 1163 x 1000)
COP 35 170 (6.7) 70 (2.8) 70 (2.8) 80 (3.1) Weight kg (lbs) 325 (716) 725 (1589)
COP 34 140 (5.5) 70 (2.8) 50 (2.0) 145 (5.8) Max break out 14000 ft.lb 50000 ft.lb
torque
COP M6 114 (4,5) 55 (2,2) 126 (5,0) 170 (6,7)
Operation 34,25 (870) 39,76 (1010)
COP M7 155 (6.1) 55 (2.2) 170 (6.7) 207 (8.1) height, in. (mm)
COP M8 115 (4.5) 290 150 (5.9) 320 Hydraulic pres- 70 Mpa 70 Mpa
(11.4) (12.5) sure range
Table 3: Where to position the tongvise on DTH ham- Table 4: Operational specifications of the machine
mers
Item Product No. Product code
6 Technical data
Operates hammers between 3–8" Product No. Product code
Specifications
Specifications
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