CHAPTER 1
Introduction and General Information
S36 ROCKDRILL | PARTS & SERVICE MANUAL
January, 2021
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Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to furnish the Service
Technician with detailed information to achieve the
maximum operating performance from the drill. A
Wall Chart with a comprehensive parts list and views to
aid in ordering parts is available at
www.boartlongyear.com.
Boart Longyear is backed by over 125 years of
experience in the design, manufacture and operation
of Percussive Drilling equipment. Many of the
accepted practices in use today were pioneered by
Boart Longyear.
To obtain the utmost in performance and life of the
equipment, it should be given regular care and
operated in accordance with instructions.
Ensure a quality lubricant is used and t h a t
consumption amounts are sufficient.
Inspect and replace worn front end and chuck parts
promptly.
Ensure the drill is being operated correctly to avoid
steel and drill rod misalignment.
Check conditions of hoses and connections for
contaminants and keep the bolts on the drill tight.
Read this manual carefully before attempting to
operate this equipment and keep this book handy at
all times for reference when any questions arise.
The purchaser must ensure safe application of this
equipment for all operators. This manual is only a
general guide to essential operating and maintenance
procedures, safety precautions, etc. The procedures
described in this manual do not relieve the purchaser
and all operators of their responsibility to exercise
caution and work safely. It is essential to comply with
all safe working procedures and instructions relevant
to the drill site at all times.
Standard Warranty
A. Consumables
Boart Longyear warrants for a period of one (1) year
after the date of shipment of the consumable products
manufactured by it, or the performance of related
services, under the Contract, that such consumable
products are free from defects in materials and
workmanship, and such services are performed in a
professional and workmanlike manner; provided,
however, with respect to consumable products
purchased through an authorized Boart Longyear
distributor, the warranty period shall commence on the
date of purchase by the end-user.
B. Capital Equipment
Boart Longyear warrants that its capital equipment is
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period equal to the lesser of: (i) one (1) year after the
date of shipment, or (ii) the initial 1,000 operating hours.
Boart Longyear warrants for a period of six (6) months
after the performance of related services that such
services are performed in a professional and
workmanlike manner.
C. General Terms
Boart Longyear further warrants that, to the extent
applicable, as of the date of shipment or performance, all
goods manufactured by it and services performed shall
conform to the written specifications agreed between the
parties. THIS IS BOART LONGYEAR’S ONLY
WARRANTY. BOART LONGYEAR MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. As a condition to Boart
Longye
ar’s warranty obligations, the Purchaser must:
a. Contact Boart Longyear and request authorization to
return any goods claimed to be defective promptly upon
the Purchaser’s discovery of the alleged defect,
b. Upon receipt of an approved authorization code from
Boart Longyear, return any goods claimed to be
defective under the foregoing warranty, at the
Purchaser’s expense, to the facility designated by Boart
Longyear, and
c. With respect to consumable products purchased
through an authorized Boart Longyear distributor, the
party making the warranty claim must also deliver to
Boart Longyear reasonable evidence of the date of
purchase. Boart Longyear shall perform its
Ensure proper safety apparel is worn
when servicing the equipment
