Assembly; Lubricate; Hoses And Connections; Methods To Prevent Freezing - Atlas Copco RH 571 Instrucciones De Seguridad Y De Funcionamiento

RH 571, 572, 658

Assembly

A
RH 571-5L/LS
Press the bushings and handles (A) onto each
1)
side of the back head.
Secure the handles by tapping the spring pins
2)
(B) into the back head.
A
B
C
D
RH 658L/LS
Place the handle bolt (A) inside the back head.
1)
Place the grips (B) on each side of the handle
2)
bolt.
3) Secure the grips with a washer (C) and a dome
nut (D) on both sides.
Screw the hose nipple (E) into the air inlet, until
4)
it is tight.

Lubricate

After unpacking and installing the tool, pour a liberal
amount of lubrication oil in the air connection.

Hoses and connections

A
C
B
A. Compressed air source
Water separator (optional)
B.
Lubricator (optional)
C.
D. Max. 3 m (10 ft) compressed air hose between
the lubricator and the machine.
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Original instructions
B
E
D
Safety and operating instructions
Check that you are using the correct
♦
recommended operating pressure, 6 bar (e) (87
psi).
The maximum permissible air pressure, 7 bar (e)
♦
(102 psi), must not be exceeded.
Blow any impurities out of the compressed air hose
♦
before connecting it to the machine.
Select the correct dimension and length for the
♦
compressed air hose. For hose lengths up to 30
m (100 ft), a hose with a minimum internal
diameter of 19 mm (3/4 in.) must be used. If the
hose length is between 30 and 100 m (100 and
330 ft), a hose with a minimum internal diameter
of 25 mm (1 in.) must be used.

Methods to prevent freezing

Ice formation in the silencer can occur when the
ambient air temperature is 0–10°C (32-50 °F) and
the relative humidity is high.
The machine is designed to avoid the formation of
ice in the silencer. Despite this, under extreme
conditions ice can form in the silencer.
Take the following actions to further counteract the
risk of ice formation:
Use Atlas Copco Rock Drill AIR-OIL as a lubricant.
♦
♦ Use VAM 5A water separator.
If the rock drill freeze, never heat it to melt the ice.
Always let the ice thaw at room temperature.
Never pour methylated spirits or similar substances
into the rock drill, as they will interfere with the
lubrication and lead to increased wear.

Connecting a water separator

The length of the air hose between the compressor
and the water separator must be such that the water
vapor is cooled and condenses in the hose before
reaching the water separator.
If the ambient temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) the
hose must be short enough to prevent the water from
freezing before reaching the water separator.

Lubrication

The rock drill is lubricated with oil mixed with
compressed air, which is taken to the parts that need
continuous lubrication. Oil is metered into the
compressed air using an Atlas Copco BLG 30 or
CLG 30 lubricator connected to the air line.
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