MD6290 GENERAL OPERATION AND SAFETY

TRAINING

Greg Scott
Revised Feb 2015
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MD6290 General
Training
Caterpillar Infinity Series specifically designed for Blast Hole
Operations.

Crawler mounted drill rig consisting of two major

assemblies.

• Main-Frame-Crawler Assembly with Excavator Type

Undercarriage.

• Mast assembly with top-drive rotary head gear box

Training course covers the following topics:

• Safety & Equipment Overview

• Operator Controls
• Main frame crawler assembly
• Pump Drive - Engine - Compressor
•Dust Control Systems
•Mast - Rotary Drive - Pipe Rack
•General - Preventative maintenance
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MD6290 General
Training

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MD6290 General
Training

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Topic 1 – Safety and Equipment Overview

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Caterpillar MD6290 DRILLING SAFETY

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT [PPE]

Remember…properly worn Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) can save your life!!
Rather than being seen as an inconvenience, the wearing of
PPE should always be thought of for what it is, personally
protecting you!!!

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It is recommended best practice that a (Personal Danger lock/tag) for each individual
working on the machine, must be placed on the Battery Isolator/master switch prior to
commencing any work. The batteries must be isolated before making repairs or
adjustments to the machine.
Battery Compartment

Isolator/Master
Switch

Installation of a locking devise for

isolation switch is done locally by client or
Cat-dealer to ensure cover meets local
regulations and mine policies.

Danger Tag Personnel Locks

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Noise
The MD6290 drill rigs generate high noise during operation.
Hearing protection is mandatory whenever working in the
vicinity of the drill (minimum 30 meters)

Eye Protection
Eye protection is required for all personnel working on, or
around, the MD6290.
Always ensure dust skirts, pipe wipes and deck seals are in
good working order to control flying projectiles from the hole
while drilling.
Always have caution when working with, or around,
compressed air systems.

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Electrical Contact
It is recommended best practice that no drilling activity can
take place within 10 meters of any overhead electrical power-
line.
Regional or Local Regulations and/or Site rules may stipulate
further distances away from power lines.
Always be alert when moving the machine or its assemblies.

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Contaminated Air
Diesel fumes are toxic. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, a deadly poison, which is colorless and odorless.
Do not run machine in an area without good ventilation.
Compressed air can also be toxic. Although compressor oil
is separated by the element, trace amounts will be present thus
should never be directly inhaled.
Do not run machine in an area without good ventilation.
Cuttings and dust can be harmful. Cuttings, rock and dirt
exiting the hole contain a wide range of minerals and silica thus
roper dust control methods should be used.
Do not run machine in an area without good ventilation.

Danger: Contaminated air will cause severe injury or

death.

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Machine Stability
The machine should never be propelled over areas that could
potentially collapse or subside.

If propelling on inclines is required, never travel across grades.

Do not tram the machine with the tower raised over rough or
undulating ground.

Always ensure jacks are lowered onto solid stable ground.

Tram stability is very dependent on ground conditions,

weather, operator experience, knowledge and judgement.

Warning: Unit overturn can cause serious injury or death.

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Moving and Rotating parts

The machine should not be operated unless all people are well clear of
the drill area.
The machine should not be operated unless all safety guards and
controls are fully attached and functional.
Have caution around rotating parts (for example: belts, drive lines, drill
strings).
Do not work under suspended loads (for example: mast, rotary head
or drill string components).
Do not lubricate or perform PM service while machine is running.
The drill is designed for single person operation and no controls
should be activated with another person on the deck or in
the vicinity of the machine unless clear communication
methods have been established.

Warning: Moving parts can cause serious injury or

death.

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High Pressure Air or Fluid

The operator must never underestimate the forces exerted by high-
pressure air and fluids.
Pressure on hydraulic and pneumatic systems must be relieved prior
to loosening or disconnecting hoses.
Before relieving any system, ensure there is not a suspended load
that could drop or swing, causing harm.
While operating the drill, have caution with compressor air system
especially if operating water injection and/or bit lubrication systems.

Warning: High-pressure air or fluid has the capacity to

cause severe injury or death.

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General Safety
Be sure all safety guards, hand rails and access
steps/ladders are securely in place and in good
condition.

Always use proper lifting techniques and (lift/load

smart).

Always maintain three-point contact.

Be sure all connections in compressed air lines are

coupled and secured, and that whip checks or hose
socks are in place and secured so as to prevent
accidental disconnection.

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Operators Cab

 Spacious 3 m2 (32 ft2)

 Swiveling operator’s seat
 80 dB(A) or below
15 Heated and air conditioned
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Pre-start (General)
Ensure all pre-operation checks have been carried out as per
OEM recommendations and guidelines and Mine Site Specific
(Standard Operator Procedures) before starting / operating the
machine.
Ensure all fluid levels are correct and the machine greasing
system is functional (pivot points are wet).
Do not operate the machine without first checking that all
emergency stops are operational and familiarizing yourself as
to their location.
Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is
hot or has overheated.
Do not attempt to remove the any hose, cap or seal in a
system that has stored energy.
Remember the machine has many different stored-energy
types - - (compressed air), (hydraulic oil/systems), (spring-
tension systems) - - always have extra caution when
checking or servicing the unit.

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Pre-start (Controls In Cab)

Ensure all pre-operation checks have been carried out as per OEM
recommendations and guidelines and Mine Site Specific (Standard
Operator Procedures) before starting / operating the machine.

Be sure that prior to starting, all controls

are in (neutral) or (off) positions.
Ensure Drill-Propel switch is switched to
drill.
Ensure Auto-Feed switch is in off
position.
Ensure Fast-Feed switch is in off
position
Ensure Auxiliary Pump switch is in off
position
Ensure Main-Air switch is in off position
Ensure Dust-Control is in off/center
position
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Pre-start (Control In Cab)

Ensure all pre-operation checks have been carried out as per OEM recommendations
and guidelines and Mine Site Specific (Standard Operator Procedures) before starting /
operating the machine.
Be sure that prior to starting, all controls are in (neutral) or (off) positions.
Ensure compressor selector switch is in (start) mode.
Ensure (if High Pressure), compressor switch is in (low) mode.

High Pressure
Compressors Only

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Functional Checks
Once the machine has warmed up, functions testing should be
done to ensure all sub systems on the machine are in good
working order.
Do not operate the machine without first checking that all safety
systems and devices are in good working order:
• Fire suppression systems (Make Sure Charged!!!)
• Mine communications systems
• Dust Control systems
• Pipe Handling systems
• Tram and park brake systems
• Audible Tram Alarm
• Optional Monitoring and Auto Lubrications Systems
• Optional Rotating Beacons

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Functional Checks
Always check for any personnel around the Drill prior to propelling. If you
are at all unsure, get out of the cabin and visually check.
If Mast at Vertical:
• Mast locks should be engaged
• Pipes should be fully seated in pods
• Carousel rotated/indexed to the proper position (locking pipes)
• Carousel (locking pin) actuated and in-place
• Hanging-Hoses in good working order and routed correctly
• Pipe-catcher (cable, chain or bar) secured in mast
• Winch cable/ball/hook in good order
• There are no loose or (hanging) parts of components in the tower
• Mast elevating cylinders and upper/lower pins are in good working
order

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Functional Checks
Always check for any personnel around the Drill prior to propelling. If you
are at all unsure, get out of the cabin and visually check.
Before lowering the mast
Do make sure the machine is properly leveled (up on jacks)
Do make sure the drill string is raised to proper height (bit just at pipe
wipe or inside dust hood)
Do make sure the carousel is rotated / locked, in the non-pipe-loading
center position, to ensure pipes are secured and cannot slide back and
fall out of the carousel
Do swing the carousel in towards the center of the mast (parked position)
Do swing the hobo in towards the center of the mast (parked position)
Do ensure the mast locking pins are fully retracted before lowering mast
Do visually check surrounding area to ensure there is enough space to
safely move components and machine (lower the mast)

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Functional Checks
Always check for any personnel around the Drill prior to propelling. If you are at all unsure, get out
of the cabin and visually check.
If Mast at Horizontal:
• Carousel should be rotated/indexed to the (locking position) – if not, have caution while leveling
drill and raising mast
• Mast elevating cylinders and upper/lower pins are in good working order
• Hanging-Hoses in good working order and routed correctly in hose trey
• There are no loose or (hanging) parts of components in the tower
• Pipe-catcher (cable, chain or bar) secured in mast
• Winch cable/ball/hook in good order
• Pipes should be fully seated in pods
• Mast should be sitting on (mast rests)

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Functional Checks
Always check for any personnel around the Drill prior to propelling. If you
are at all unsure, get out of the cabin and visually check.
Before raising the mast
Do make sure the machine is properly leveled (up on jacks)
Do make sure the drill string is set to proper height (bit just at pipe wipe
or inside dust hood)
Do make sure the carousel is rotated / locked, in the non-pipe-loading
center position, to ensure pipes are secured and cannot slide back and
fall out of the carousel – if not have caution while leveling and raising
mast
Do make sure the drill deck is clear of all bits, tools, components and
cuttings
Do make sure the mast locking pins are fully retracted to avoid smashing
the locking bars
Do visually check surrounding area to ensure there is enough space to
safely move components and machine (raise the mast)

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Defines the area captured by
Operator Cab optional closed circuit cameras
(if fitted)
Vision

Shaded area defines the

Operators general line of sight

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No further activity should be undertaken on the MD6290 drill rigs

without:

THE SAFETY SECTION IN THE OPERATOR MANUAL

HAVING BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD
AND
BEING PROPERLY TRAINED BY A PERSON
EXPERIENCED IN THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
MD6290 DRILL RIGS

Follow all Safety Regulations specific to site

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Topic 2 – Operator Controls

Trainees questions
on topic 1?

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UNDERSTAND CONTROLS AND CORRESPONDING
DRILL AND/OR COMPONENT MOVEMENTS

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Battery Isolation / Master Switch

Enables electrical isolation of the entire 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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Battery Isolator / Master Key Switch
 Cab Layout and Controls

1. Optional Auto Lube Controller.

2. Optional Drill Depth Meter.
3. N-a
4. Optional Filter Indicator Test Switch.
5. Optional Filter Indicator Lights.
6. Optional Caterpillar EMS Panel
7. Optional Caterpillar EMS Scroll Switch. 14
8. Optional Electric Horn Button.
9. Optional Jack Retract Light.
10. Optional Oil Injection Light.
11. Compressor Low Oil Pressure Light
(Light for High Pressure Units Only).
12. Optional Rotary Torque Control.
13. Optional Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge.
14. Optional Air Filter Indicators. 14a
14a. Pulldown Relief.

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1. Optional Auto Lube Controller.

Controls auto lube system. Refer to corresponding
section of the service and operator's manual for
additional details.

14
2. Optional Drill Depth Meter.
Monitors drilling depth. Refer to corresponding section
of the service and operator's manual for additional
details.

14a

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4. Optional Filter Indicator Test Switch.

Turn switch ON to check filter indicator lights.

5. Optional Filter Indicator Lights.

Light ON, indicates that particular filter needs to be
changed. Monitors the following fluid filters: Loop,
Charge, Main Return, Case Drain, and Compressor Oil
Filter

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A) Optional Tram Interlock Lights

Light ON, indicates drill pipe is still in hole and/or the Leveling Jacks are (down). Machine will not tram until
pipe is out of hole and/or the jacks are (raised).

B) Optional Jack Retract Light.

Light ON, indicates jacks are fully retracted - - one indicator for each leveling jack

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6. Optional 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.

7. N-a

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8. Optional Electric Horn Button.

Push button to sound horn.

9. Optional Jack Retract Light.

Light ON, indicates jacks are fully retracted.

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10. Optional Oil Injection Light.

Light ON, indicates oil injection pump is running (refer
to parts manual for variations of timer/pump output).

11. Compressor Low Oil Pressure Light (High

Pressure Units Only).
Light ON indicates low oil pressure at compressor
bearings.

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12. Optional Rotary Torque Control.

Turn knob clockwise to increase max permissible
rotary torque pressure.

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13. Optional Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge.

Monitors temperature of oil in hydraulic tank. Refer to
service manual for max oil temperatures.

14. Optional Air Filter Indicators.

Shows RED when filter element needs changing. This
pneumatic indicator shows differential pressure across
filter.

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14a. Pulldown Relief.

Controls the pressure to the feed system to increase or
decrease the weight on the drill bit.

• Turn control clockwise to increase pressure

• Turn control counterclockwise to decrease pressure

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Instrument Panel with optional Cat EMS
(and optional hydraulic temp gauge)
Optional CAT Drill Hour
Electronic Meter
Monitoring System

Compressor
Discharge
Temperature
Start
Override

Fuel Level
Gauge

Starter Ignition
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Instrument Panel with standard gauges
Discharge Engine Engine Oil Engine Hour Start Drill Hour
Temperature Temperature Pressure Meter Override Meter

Fuel Level Voltage Engine RPM Starter Ignition

Gauge Button Key
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Rotation Pulldown
Pressure Gauge Pressure Gauge

Air Hyd System

Pressure Pressure
Gauge Gauge

Optional Rotary
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30. Hydraulically Operated Break-Out Wrench
(HOBO) – Swing.
31. Hydraulically Operated Break-Out Wrench
(HOBO) – Clamp.
32. Optional Drill Pipe Loader (carousel) – Interlock Override.
33. Optional Drill Stem Thread Lube.
34. Optional Air Line Lubricator.
35. Optional Water Injection / Dust Collector.
36. Drill Pipe Support.
37. Optional Dust Curtain Lifters.
38. Mast Locks.
39. Optional Remote-Tram (Pendent Control).
40. Drill Pipe Loader – Swing.
41. Drill Pipe Loader – Rotate.
42. Drill Pipe Loader – Lock.
43. Drilling Air (air header open/closed).
44. Pulldown System (Auto Feed).
45. Fast-Feed.
46. Over head Winch.
47. Tool (Deck) Wrench.
48. Drill / Propel Switch.
49. TRAM High/Low Switch (MD6290 only).
50. Viewing Hatch (in rear drill deck)
51. Aux Hyd Pump (MD6290 only).
52. Pulldown Adjustment
53. Hold-Back Control

NOTE THAT PANAL CONFIGURUATION CAN CHANGED BASED ON OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS SELECTED.
ICONS WILL REMAIN THE SAME.
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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.
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32. Optional Drill Pipe Loader (carousel) –
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.

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.

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33. Optional Drill Stem Thread Lube.

Push and hold switch down to activate grease

pump to lubricate drill pipe threads.

The air-driven pump will push grease to the nozzle

located near the sliding-deck-wrench.

While holding a bit sub or drill pipe with the deck

wrench, lube should hit the exposed drill pipe
threads.

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34. Optional Air Line Lubricator.

Push switch down to activate lubricator pump

to provide lubrication for "In The Down-The-Hole
Hammers“ used on high pressure machines.

The red indicator light on the panel will shine each

time the pump strokes.

Refer to parts manual for options on timer board

settings (and corresponding pump output).

The machine will also have an indicator light in the

dash that will shine when the pumps stroke.

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35. Optional Water Injection and/or Dust

Collector.

This switch is used to engage the water injection

or dust collector systems to control drilling dust.

This is a (three-position switch and circuit is designed

so that Center/Neutral position ensures neither the
dry dust control, nor the water injection systems are
activated.

The switch and circuits are designed to ensure only

one form of dust control can be run at a time
(example: dry dust control cannot be activated whilst
water injection is running).

• Center – all systems (off).

• Push switch up to engage water injection system.

• Push switch down to engage dust collector system.

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36. Drill Pipe Support.

The drill pipe support is used to support the drill pipe

in the center of the mast while (stemming pipe)
during multiple pass drilling while at vertical or at an
angle.

• Push and hold switch up to engage drill pipe

support.

• Push and hold switch down to disengage drill pipe

support.

Most machines are equipped with an (auto pipe

positioner function) whereas a sensor in the mast will
read head position and automatically (flip down) or
(flip up) the roller-guide.

It may be necessary to override the auto pipe

positioner during drilling functions.

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37. Optional Dust Curtain Lifters (front and/or
rear on same switch).

Switch is used to raise or lower the dust curtain at the

rear (and under) the machine.

• Push and hold switch up to lift dust curtains.

• Push and hold switch down to lower dust curtains.

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38. Mast Locks.

Switch UNLOCKS or LOCKS mast in the vertical or

angle drilling positions.

• Push and hold the switch left to unlock (retract)

mast pins.
Retract the pins
If equipped with Optional indicator light - Green light
comes ON when fully (retracted)….indicator only, Ok
to raise/lower mast.

• Push and hold the switch right to lock (engage)

mast pins into mast.
Extend the pins

If equipped with Optional indicator light – Red light

comes ON to indicate locking pins are
(extended)……indicator only, mast locking pins are
out……do not raise//lower the mast.

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39. Optional Remote Tram (Pendent Control).

If equipped with optional remote tram control, this

switch activates the pendent controller.

Push switch (UP) to set controls inside cab (Joysticks in

Dash).

Push switch (DOWN) to set controls outside cab

(Pendent Controller/Cable).

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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.

The pipe rack should be (swung-in) and in the

(parked) position when propelling or lowering the
mast.

Push and hold the switch left to (swing-out) the pipe

rack

Push and hold the switch right to (swing-in) the pipe

rack

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41. Drill Pipe Loader – Rotate.

This switch is used to rotate the drill pipe loader left or

right to the next position.

The carousel pipe rack must always be (unlocked)

before rotating the pipe rack - using (42)

• Push and hold switch left to rotate drill pipe loader left
.
• 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.

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43. Drilling Air.

Turns the air ON/OFF for drilling procedures (main air

header valve opens / closes.

• Push switch up to open the valve and turn drilling

air ON.

• Push switch down to close the valve and turn

drilling air OFF.

Note that the ball-valve in the main air header may

stick – thus hold the switch long enough to ensure
cylinder has fully stroked or retracted.

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44. Pulldown System (Auto Feed).

The pulldown system (auto-feed) switch engages and

disengages the pulldown (auto-feed) for drilling
operations.

This allows the operator to make (steady) and (fine)

adjustments to pulldown force applied while drilling.

• Push switch up to disengage pulldown.

• Push switch down to engage pulldown.

The output of this switch will be based on the

setting of the auto-feed card in behind the panel.

The auto-feed setting is adjusted to match (bit

type) and (ground conditions) – and may need to
be adjusted periodically by trained maintenance
personnel.

The Pulldown Joystick overrides this switch thus

if engaged, operator can take control by turning it
(off) or using joystick.

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45. Fast-Feed.

The Fast-Feed switch gives head travel extra

flow/speed to be used when multi-pass drilling –
during pipe changes.

The switch is not intended for use during (drilling) and

should only be used for moving the head quickly from
crown to base / base to crown during racking.

• Push switch up to turn off (fast-feed).

• Push switch down to activate (fast-feed).

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46. Overhead Winch.

This switch activates the overhead winch, which can

be used to hoist pipes, subs or bits over the hole or
into the pipe rack.

Always use extreme caution when working with

suspended loads.

Always inspect the cable, hook and weighted ball to

ensure they are in good working order and comply
with safety regulations.

Ensure that the hook is not retracted too far into

holder – where as the cable on winch drum over
tightens.

• Push and hold switch up to raise winch hook.

• Push and hold switch down to lower winch hook.

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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.

• Push and hold switch down to engage tool wrench.

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48. Drill / Propel Switch.

Engages the drill controls or propel system.

Please note that position of this switch will energize

either the (tram) or (drill) joysticks.

When in (propel) mode – a signal is sent to allow

hydraulic pilot pressure to disengage (open) the
spring-applied-hydraulic-release brake packs.

When in (propel) mode, a signal is sent to sound the

audible tram alarm as well.

Thus when machine is not being trammed, the

position of this switch should be in the (drill)
model to ensure park brakes are fully applied.

• Push switch up to engage the propel system.

• Push switch down to engage the drilling controls.

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49. Optional TRAM High/Low Switch (MD6290
only).

This switch energizes valve to allow for extra hydraulic

flow to propel motors – and higher tram speed.

It should not be used as speed regulator (switched

on/off while tramming).

• Switch UP for LOW SPEED tram.

• Switch DOWN for HIGH SPEED tram.

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50. Viewing Hatch (in rear drill deck).

Switch opens or closes the viewing hatch built into the

rear drill deck to allow operator to see drill pattern
markings and position rig over hole.

Push and hold the switch down to open (swing-down)

the trap door

Push and hold the switch up to close (swing-up) the

trap door

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51. Aux Hydraulic Pump (MD6290 only).

This switch sends load sense to stroke the auxillary

hydraulic pump.

It should switched (on) while using the non-drill-

functions.

It should be switched (off) while; tramming, leveling he

drill, drilling ,and raising/lowering mast..

• Switch UP to de-stroke pump.

• Switch DOWN to stroke pump.

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52. Pulldown Relief / Adjustment

•Controls the pressure to the feed system to increase or

decrease the weight on the drill bit.

• Turn control clockwise to increase pressure

• Turn control counterclockwise to decrease pressure

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53. Holdback Control and Adjustment

When DTH hammer drilling multi-pass this control can

be used to apply (Hoist) force to lower the (dead weight)
of the drill string riding on the DTH hammer.

It should switched (OFF) when drilling single pass in

DTH mode.

As additional pipes are added to the drill string it should

be switched (ON) and the amount of hoist force applied
adjusted using the knob.

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Lights,
Additional Drill Light Switch (Optional). Turns drilling lights on and off.
Circuit Breakers
Drill Light Switch. Turns drilling lights on and off.

Cab Light Switch. Turns cab lights on and off.

Rotating Beacon Switch (Optional). Turns rotating beacons on and off.

10 AMP Circuit Breaker - Drill Lights

15 AMP Circuit Breaker – Cab Lights
15 AMP Circuit Breaker – Beacon (Optional)

15 AMP Circuit Breaker – Additional Drill Lights (Optional)

15 AMP Circuit Breaker – Engine ECM
15 AMP Circuit Breaker – 24volt ignition
10 AMP Circuit Breaker - Window wipers

50 AMP Circuit Breaker - Drill Lights

50 AMP Circuit Breaker – Main Power

15 AMP Circuit Breaker - Control Panel

5 AMP Circuit Breaker - 12 Volt Circuit

5 AMP Circuit Breaker - Heater & Drill Lights

15 AMP Circuit Breaker - Starter

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59. 10 AMP Circuit Breaker - Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner (Red Dot)
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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Operating RPM (Engine RPM)
• The hydraulic system is
designed to be operated while
machine is running at full RPM
(2100).

•Rubber couplers between pump

drive/engine/compressor are
designed to carry loads while
machine is running at full RPM
(2100).

•Do not operate hydraulics or

load compressor until engine is
at proper operating temperature Engine throttle/RPM lever
and running at full RPM.
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Auxillary Pump Loading
• Some sub-systems of the
Auxillary hydraulic system will
function without the pump being
loaded.

•You will notice however some

cylinders drag or do not respond.

•You must manually activate

pump loader using toggle switch
in cab - - when auxiliiary
functions are not needed, the
pump should be neutralized.
Auxillary Pump Load/Un-load

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Drill Movements

Propel (Tram)

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Drill Movements – Propel (Tram)

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 Movements – Propel (Tram)

PROPELLING THE MACHINE

The propel joysticks are self-centering.
To stop machine, allow joysticks to center to the neutral position.
Once the machine has stopped, apply the (Parking Brake) by flicking the (propel / tram)
switch to the (drill mode).
This will apply cut the pilot signal to the (Spring-Applied-Hydraulic-Release) brake packs
– and allow them to apply.
Do not use the (park brake) as a (service brake).

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Drill Movements – Propel (Tram)

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 the drill hole (bit just to pipe
wiper or inside dust-hood), the pipe rack carousel is in the (parked position), the
mast is locked or secure on mast rests, and that leveling jacks are fully raised prior
to propelling.

Optional Lock-outs and protective systems can be 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 Movements – Propel (Tram)

Operator Cab
Vision

Shaded area defines the

Operators general line of sight
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Drill Movements – Propel (Tram)

Before you move the machine or

the mast, make sure you have
enough space.
Get out of the cab and Look! ! !

(BLIND SPOT)

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Drill Movements – Propel (Tram)

Before you move the machine or

the mast, make sure you have
enough space.
Get out of the cab and Look! ! !

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Drill Movements – Propel (Tram)

Before you move the machine or

(BLIND SPOT)
the mast, make sure you have
enough space.
Get out of the cab and Look! ! !

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Drill Movements – Propel (Tram)
Typical view of non-drill-end of the
machine while inside cab.

Additional views using Optional

(Closed Circuit Camera).

It is the responsibility of the

operator to check that area is clear
before operating machine
functions.
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Drill Movements

Leveling The Drill

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Drill Movements – Leveling The Drill

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.

Left Rear Front Right Rear

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Drill Movements – Leveling The Drill

Always leveling the machine:

FIRST:
Side to side (Drill-End).
THEN:
Front to back (Non-Drill-End)

Always use the front jack control last to

ensure pressure is equalized.
If you must make adjustment (side-to- FIRST:
side), always slightly (lower, then raise)
Side to side (Drill-End).
again, the non-drill-end last! ! ! !

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Drill Movements – Leveling The Drill

Always leveling the machine:

FIRST: LAST:

Side to side (Drill-End). Front to back (Non-Drill-End).

THEN:
Front to back (Non-Drill-End)

Always use the front jack control last to

ensure pressure is equalized.
If you must make adjustment (side-to-
side), always slightly (lower, then raise)
again, the non-drill-end last! ! ! !

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Drill Movements – Leveling The Drill
Example of Improper Jacking
Sequence:

Structural problems with drills, if

the levelling sequence is not
followed.

Similar to a four legged table –

one leg shorter than the others.

The non-drill-end jacks must be

adjusted (last) to ensure equal
pressure and footing on both
Problem! ! jacks.
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Drill Movements – Leveling The Drill
Example of very soft
ground conditions.

If the ground is soft the

levelling jack pads may
settle while drilling.

The operator must pay

attention for this, and if
Problem! ! necessary, stop drilling,
retract pipes, and carefully
made adjustments to re-
level the machine.
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Leveling Jacks

Rear (drill-end) Jacks (Independent) Front (cooler-end) Jacks (one control)

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Leveling Jacks

Counterbalance valves

Proximity
or Lever
Switch (if
optional
interlock /
indicators
fitted to
unit)
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Top Mount Pad Assembly
Plate The jack feet are attached to the jack assembly with
a ball-pocket design.
Pin

Outer
Casing
Cylinder

(part of
main
Inner frame)
Casing

Cap
Screw
Bolt
Ring
Jack
Pad

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Jack Assembly

Grease should be coating the inner casing

when the jack is extended at any length.

It is extremely important that jack casings

are being lubricated/greased.

Grease is supplied to the jacks manually or

from the auto-greaser.

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Drill Movements

Raise and Lower the Mast

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Drill Movements – Raise the Mast
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 75 to vertical (in 5 degree increments)
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 Movements – Raise the Mast
Raising The Mast:
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
(Make Sure Drill Deck Is Clear).
4. Make sure that the drill bit will clear the work
deck area
5. Check that the mast-lock pins are indeed
(retracted)
6. 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 Mast Lever
gauge to see if any other functions are engaged.

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Visually look at the pin to make sure it is
retracted before raising the mast!!!!!

Before (raising mast)

the operator visually
checks that the mast-
locking-pins are
(retracted) so they will
not bash the locking
bars on main-frame.
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RED LIGHT = pins are fully

extended (OUT)

GREEN LIGHT = pins are fully

retracted (IN)

NO LIGHT = pins are

partially (OUT)!!!

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Visually look at the pin to make sure it is
retracted before raising the mast!!!!!

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Drill Movements – Raise the Mast
As the mast approaches the
vertical position, the mast
raising speed will tend to
increase.
Slow it down
So it will become necessary When close to
to slow the speed to stop stops
the mast from hitting into
the base of the machine too
hard.
Gently bringing the mast to
vertical (onto it’s stops).

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Be careful when the mast reaches the (vertical
position) - - gently feather the controls to set the
mast firmly onto vertical position and against
drill-deck-stops.

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Drill Movements – Raise the Mast
RAISING THE MAST (SUMMARY)
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

Mast Locking Pin (engaged)

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Drill Movements – Lower the Mast

Lowering The Mast:

1. Check that the arc of swing of the mast crown 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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Visually look at the pins to make sure the are
retracted before lowering mast!!!!!

Before (lowering mast)

the operator visually
checks that the mast-
locking-pins are
(retracted) so they will
not drag along the
locking bars on main-
frame.
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Drill Movements – Lower the Mast

(BLIND SPOT)
Before (lowering mast) the operator
visually checks that the area in front of
machine is clear.
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Drill Movements – Lower the Mast
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 Movements – Lower the Mast

Lowering The Mast:

CAUTION: Ensure the rotary head is

clear of the pipe loader before
swinging it in towards the center of
the mast into the (parked)
position.
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 rests located at the front
(cooler-end) of the drill.

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Be careful when
the mast reaches
the (mast rests) -
- gently feather
the controls to lay
the mast firmly
onto the mast
rests.
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The mast should lay firmly on the mast rests
(and elevating cylinders be fully retracted)
before lowering the machine to tracks.

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Drill Movements – Lower the Mast
LOWERING THE MAST (SUMMARY)
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 RETRACTED from the
holes in the mast lock brackets before
lowering the mast.

Mast Locking Pin (engaged)

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Drill Movements

Parking the rig (for shut down)

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Drill Movements – Parking the rig
Ensure machine is positioned on (LEVEL/FLAT GROUND)
Be sure to visually check there is adequate room for any maneuveors or
movements.
Lower jacks and slightly raise machine (to take weight off lower rollers).
The machine now has (6) anchor points - - two tracks, four jacks.
The machine should hold this position for prolonged periods of time.
If however a CBV in the jacking system is leaking and a jack looses pressure,
the machine will not noticeably tilt of sag.

Follow all shut-down procedures recommended in the OMM and Service

manuals plus all mine site specific rules and processes.
Ensure the (battery disconnect switch) is disconnected.

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Drill Movements – Parking the rig
Ensure machine is on (LEVEL/FLAT GROUND)
Be sure to visually check there is adequate room for any
maneuvers or movements.
Lower jacks and slightly raise machine (to take weight off
lower rollers).
The machine now has (6) anchor points: two tracks, four
jacks.
The machine should hold this position for prolonged
periods of time.
If however a CBV in the jacking system is leaking and a
jack looses pressure, the machine will not noticeably tilt of
sag.
Follow all shut-down procedures recommended in the
OMM and Service manuals plus all mine site specific rules
and processes.
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