101 Sampling Solutions 2100R, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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exposed to dirt they should be cleaned prior to lubricating. If the chains are allowed to
“dry out” they may seize on the chain roller bearings and premature failure may occur.
The chains operating the head up and down must not be allowed to go too slack and
should be adjusted at regular intervals.
1.6 DRILL SET UP
Because of the nature of the locations in which this machine is to operate it is
recommended adequate manpower is on site for safe operation. 101 recommends a
minimum of two persons operating the drill. More personal are advised if the site is
extreme, especially for set up and tear down. Adequate personal safety protection
should be worn at all times. Prior to any assembly the machine should be checked.
The drill site must be clear of any obstacles that may cause injury to personal or
prevent safe operation of the machine.
Because of the varied nature of the work the machine will perform, drilling
procedures are best formulated in house, to suit the work the machine is to do.
These would be considered outside the scope of this manual.
DRILL SET UP AND PREPARATION FOR DRILLING, (vehicle mounted)
1. Check over head for obstacles that may cause injury or damage when the mast
is raised.
2. Inspect the machine for signs of damage that may cause injury to the operator.
3. Ensure the drill is free from objects that may move during the tower raise
operation.
4. Stabilise the vehicle so it does not move during set up or the drilling operations.
5. Grease the appropriate points on the tower and head.
6. Confirm all the control handles are in the neutral position.
7. Start the engine as per carrier operating instructions.
8. After the engine is warm set the throttle to the carrier instructions for ancillary
operations.
9. If fitted level the drill with the levelling jacks:
a) Check the valve fitted to the top of the jack locking the jack is open.
b) If the ground under the jacks is not firm place sturdy wooden blocks under
the jack feet to stop the jacks from sinking into the ground.
c) Slowly operate the jacks individually until all the jacks just touch the ground.
d) Level the machine using the jack controls individually. Best stability is
achieved with the machine as low as possible, with the wheels / tracks still
touching the ground.
e) Close the valve on the individual jacks to stop the ram from creeping during
operation.
10. Slowly move the carrier hydraulic control to stand the tower up fully vertically.
11. Position the foot extension so that it is close to the ground. This is to prevent
damage to the carrier when pulling back and to keep the pull back on the drill
string straight.
12. The drill should now be ready to start drilling.