Service Training Manual CM 760/780

DUST COLLECTOR CIRCUIT

The dust collector suction fan on the CM 760/780 is operated

hydraulically and compressed air is used to keep the filters clean. A
fixed displacement gear pump supplies hydraulic fluid. This pump is
mounted on the auxiliary drive on the left-hand side of the engine. It
is a single gear pump. Pump displacement is 1.37 in.3 (22cc) which
means the pump can deliver a maximum flow of 15.47 GPM (58
L/min.). The pump is operating at 2530 RPM (engine RPM X 1.41).
Flow from the pump is directed to a 3-section open center directional
valve. All three sections are solenoid operated. The third section of
the valve is used to supply either the dust collector or the rod changer
circuits.

A toggle switch located on the left-hand armrest just below the air
control lever selects the dust collector or rod changer. For more
information about the electrical operation of this circuit, go to the
electrical section of this manual. There are two positions of the
switch that will energize the solenoid on the directional valve to direct
fluid to the dust collector motor. When the dust collector is in the off
position, fluid from the pump is directed downstream to the boom
control valve located in the cab. If none of the boom functions are in
use, the fluid is directed to the return manifold and returned to the
reservoir. There is an anti-cavitation check valve that allows for
free circulation of hydraulic fluid when the dust collector is initially
turned off. The anti-cavitation valve is located near the motor. This
allows the motor to slow down without cavitating when the dust
collector is turned off. Fan speed is fixed on the dust collector by the
flow rate from the pump and the displacement of the fan motor, which
is .85 in3 (14cc) on the CM760 and 1.04 in3 (17 cc) on the CM780.
This means that fan speed is non-adjustable. Fan speed is 3550-
3750 RPM on the CM 760 and 2750-2900 RPM on the CM 780.

The filter purging system is supplied with auxiliary air from the
compressor. A pressure regulator is used, set at 60 PSI (4.1 Bar) to
prevent over pressurizing the air storage tank of the dust collector.
Operating with the purge air set at higher levels may also damage the
filters. There are three quick release purge valves on the CM760 and
four on the CM780 connected to the tank that are positioned above

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each filter. The valves are normally open. When the air compressor
is operating, pressure is directed into the quick release valves to
close them. Each quick release valve is connected to a small air
solenoid valve found in the electrical control panel. chamber of the
dust collector. Each quick release valve has a small solenoid valve
located in the electrical panel. The panel also has a solid state timer.
When these solenoid valves are energized sequentially by the timer,
they vent air from the diaphragm chamber of the quick release valve.
When the diaphragm chamber is vented the quick release valve is
opened by a spring and an air pulse is directed downward to the
inside of the filter located beneath it. The solid state timer can be
adjusted to set the interval between pulses and set the duration of
each pulse. The pulse interval is adjustable upwards from 5 sec.
The pulse duration is adjustable from .05 sec. to .35 sec. There is a
water drain on the air tank that should be opened periodically to drain
water that may collect.

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

There are no hydraulic adjustments required for the dust collector fan
unit. Pulse interval (time between pulses) can be adjusted. In hard
rock when the penetration rate is slower the interval may be
lengthened. If softer formations, the pulse rate may shortened due
the volume of material entering the dust collector cabinet.

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 To Boom control valve bank

Chapter 9
Anti-cavitation
check valve
Dust collector
fan motor

To Rod 3
CM 760-.85 In. (14cc)
Service Training Manual

Changer
CM 780-1.04 In.3 (17cc)
Valve

B3 A3 B2 A2 B1 A1

Page 3
3
15.47 In.
58 LPM

Auxiliary pump
3
1.37 in
22cc
3800 PSI Relief valve
260 Bar

Dust Collector Centralizer Dust Hood

Dust Collector
CM 760/780

Rod Changer
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Anatomy of a Dust Collector

Suction Fan Clean chamber

Pulsing valves
are located in
this chamber

Pulse valve air

reservoir may also
be found in this
chamber

Filters

Filter/dirty
chamber

Material
dump chute

Discharge valve

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Important information:

General

Proper installation, operation, and maintenance are essential for the

system to operate efficiently. Dust and drill cuttings are collected at the
pick-up pot. From the pick-up pot, the material passes through the suction
hose to the Pre-skimmer or Cyclone Separator. At this point, 50 to 80 %
of the material will drop out. The remaining fine dust will pass through the
suction hose to the dust collector cabinet itself. The dust will be filtered
out and drop from the drop-out chute. The filters are continually cleaned
by the pulsing system. It is necessary to maintain the filters in good
condition so the dust collector system can perform its function efficiently.

Pick-up Pot

The pick-up pot is the first component to handle the material from the
hole. The drill cuttings are carried up the hole by air discharged from
the bit. The seals in the pick-up pot are designed to interrupt the
momentum of the air and cuttings. The pot should be positioned one
(1) to two (2) inches (.4-.8 cm.) above the drilling surface. This is
important so that two parts of fresh air mix with one part of air and
cuttings coming from the hole. This assures adequate velocity of the
air and cuttings passing through the suction hoses. If the velocity is
too low, plugging of the suction hoses may occur. The dust pot seals
must be maintained so this component can perform it task properly.

Pre-skimmer/Cyclone Separator

The pre-skimmer is the second component in the dust collection

chain. 50 to 80 % of the material coming from the drilled hole is
discharged here. This component is very efficient and relatively
maintenance free. For the pre-skimmer to perform efficiently, it
cannot be operated at an angle of more than 150 from the vertical
position. A worn suction hose or dump valve at the bottom of the pre-
skimmer will degrade the performance of the unit.

Filters

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Filter life, with proper care, should be approximately 200 hours.

However, operating with wet conditions i.e. the dust collector being
used when drilling with wet hole conditions, can ruin the filters. If
water is encountered in the hole, the dust collector should be shut off.
If the filters are wet, they should be removed and allowed to dry. A
worn filter will allow dust to by-pass into the clean chamber of the
collector. If dust is observed at the blower discharge, the unit should
be shut off and new filters installed. Continuing to operate with dust
discharging can damage the fan wheel and fan motor. When
replacing the filters, always be sure that the gasket is evenly
compressed to approximately 5/16” (8mm) thick.

Fan motor

The fan motor is a highly efficient fixed displacement gear motor with
special bearing designed for fan operation. Keeping the hydraulic
fluid clean is a very important factor in long motor life. Follow the
maintenance schedule for this unit. The motor must never be
operated at a greater speed than 3550-3750 RPM on the CM 760
and 2750-2900 RPM on the CM 780 nor a pressure greater than
2000 PSI. The exact speed should be set with a reed tachometer.
These settings should correlate to the manometer readings discussed
earlier in this chapter. The manometer can be utilized as a quick field
check of the fan speed and filter condition.

The fan motor is secured with six- (6) ½”X1-1/2” unc. bolts tightened
to a torque of 70 lbs.-ft (95N.m). Use Loctite 242 on the bolt threads.
These bolts MUST to checked when the unit is delivered, after 40
hours of usage and every three months thereafter. The mating
surface between the motor and the mounting plate must be clean;
dirt, oil and paint free to ensure correct seating of the motor.

Fan Wheel

The fan wheel is mounted to the motor shaft with a single ½”-20 bolt
and bevel washer. This bolt must be tightened to a torque of 75 lbs.-
ft. (102 N.M.). This bolt must be checked after the first 40 hours
of operation and every three months thereafter.

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Each fan wheel is statically and dynamically balanced at the factor. If

the wheel is damaged, altered, or foreign material accumulates on
the blades, the balance will be affected and vibration will result.
Failure to correct this condition will result in failure of the fan wheel.
The motor must be connected so fan wheel rotation is CW
viewed from the top of the unit.

Electronic Timer

On earlier units the timer is located within a sealed timer box on the
boom side of the dust collector cabinet. Care should be taken so
water is not allowed to enter the box. Water in the timer box will lead
to failure of the of the timer card. On later units, the timer was
relocated inside of the upper panel cover. On either version, the
timer is protected with an in-line 5 amp. fuse.

The “On Time” setting is the duration of the pulse jet of cleaning air
supplied to each filter. This is factory set at .1 to .2 seconds. The
“Off Time” is the time between pulses. This should be set for 5 to 10
seconds depending on the volume of cuttings being generated.
L.E.D. indicating lights are provided to visually check power on
voltage at each timer station. It is important to note that the pulsing
system only pulses one filter at a time in sequence,

The timer board is insulated from the cabinet; however, WELDING

anywhere on the unit can feed voltage through the ground connection
and damage the timer board. The timer board should be
disconnected at any time that welding is done on the unit.

Pneumatics

Air Filter/Regulator: The dust collector is equipped with a combination

air filter/regulator assembly. The separator must be drained daily. If
7a small amount of compressor fluid were noted in the discharge
from the separator, this would be considered normal. If the amount of
fluid observed increases noticeably, this may indicate excessive oil
carry-over from the compressor. The air pressure regulator should
be set at 60 PSI (2.75 and 4 Bar).

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There is also a drain petcock located in the dust collector cabinet

directly behind the air regulator. This drains condensate from the
internal air reservoir of the unit. This petcock should be opened and
drained daily.

Impulse air valve

Inside of the upper (clean) chamber of the dust collector cabinet are
found the quick release (dump) air valves. There is a valve for each
filter. These valves are attached to the air manifold. When one of the
valves is activated, air is discharged into the inside cavity of the filter.
The valves are opened in sequence by the timer board relays. A
damaged quick release valve can cause loss of air from the reservoir
continually and result in poor dust collector operation.

Solenoid Valve

The timer board energizes the solenoid valves. When energized, the
solenoid valve opens and vents pilot air pressure from the diaphragm
chamber of the quick release valve. When this occurs, air is release
from the air receiver tank and into the filter. This action dislodges
dust and particles from the filter, which fall to the bottom of the dust
collector cabinet.

Relief Valve

All of the dust collector units have a relief valve attached to the
separator/regulator. This relief valve is preset at 75 PSI (5 Bar) and
is used to protect the regulator and internal air reservoir from damage
by excessive air pressure. This relief valve should not be tampered
with nor exchanged for a valve rated for higher pressure. The relief
valve should be replaced immediately if it becomes defective.

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