Geax XD5 Operation And Safety Manual Download Page 35

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                                    Chapter 5

 

CONTROLS

 

 

 

 
 
Move joystick 

A

 to the right 

(towards the seat) to make 
the turret turn clockwise.

 

 

 

 

 
 
Move joystick 

A

 to the left to 

make the turret turn 
counterclockwise.

 

 

 

5.1.8

 Dozer blade and extending undercarriage controls

 

 

Lever L has the double function of positioning (lift-down) the blade and to vary 
(enlarge-tighten) the undercarriage. A separate switch selects the function 
(see JCB manual).

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 
Switch position: BLADE 
 
 
• Pushing the lever L, the 
blade is lowered (black 
arrow); 
 
 
• Pulling back the lever L, 
the blade rises (white 
arrow). 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for XD5

Page 1: ...OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL Rev 01 17 GEAX s r l XD5J20...

Page 2: ...Serial number 020J005X GEAX s r l via Campoceraso 13 60027 Osimo AN ITALY Tel 39 0717131953 Fax 39 071715199 www geax it info geax it...

Page 3: ...ntially dangerous situations Before using the XD51 drilling rig for the first time new operators must read this OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL completely Once they are sure they have understood it they c...

Page 4: ...o loose flaps that might hamper the operation of controls or get caught on edges or rotating shafts Gloves are necessary to protect the hands from cuts and abrasions that can be produced when gripping...

Page 5: ...ntoxication or poisoning by harmful substances Situation procedure context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of intoxication or poisoning by harmful substances Situation procedure contex...

Page 6: ...a small drilling rotation to ensure that the tool remains stable once it is detached from the kelly bar Remove the safety catch and pull out the pin Raise the kelly bar Move the tool away If the rig i...

Page 7: ...structure for the auxiliary winch must be folded according to the following procedure Place the mast to the necessary height to allow to secure the support rod at both ends release the rope from the e...

Page 8: ...wly raise the mast at the same time the structure of the 2nd winch will start to rotate lowering fig 2 1 2 4 Stop the movement of the mast when the lower part is vertical aligned to the mast fig 2 1 2...

Page 9: ...2 1 2 6 fig 2 1 2 7 hook the winch rope to the appropriate eyebolt lock the oscillatory movements of the structure of the 2nd winch with adequate safety strap belt The bolts must be replaced in the s...

Page 10: ...elease the rope from the eyebolt The operator must slightly raise the structure to position fig 2 1 3 2 and allow the mounting of the handling rod threading the bolts starting from the upper fig 2 1 3...

Page 11: ...TRANPORTING THE DRILLING RIG 6 fig 2 1 3 4 fig 2 1 3 5 Insert the locking pin with its safety catch fig 2 1 3 6 fig 2 1 3 6 Remove the nuts and remove the shaft by removing the bolts beginning with t...

Page 12: ...1 3 7 2 1 4 Installing the tool The steps are as follows raise the kelly bar in order to leave enough space below for the tool align axially the kelly bar to the tool joint rotate the kelly bar until...

Page 13: ...with the trailer see fig 2 2 2 1 Make sure there are no obstacles or overhead cables inside the drilling rig s manoeuvring space see fig 2 3 1 1 2 2 2 Loading and unloading When loading or unloading t...

Page 14: ...nation when passing from the ramp to the deck or vice versa In this stage the rig should travel at its lowest speed so that the change occurs as gently as possible Always keep perfect alignment with t...

Page 15: ...g contact with power lines is particularly dangerous because in addition to the mechanical aspects described below it can cause an electric shock to persons who are touching metal parts e g the traile...

Page 16: ...2 2 4 The kelly bar pin should rest on the deck of the semitrailer in order to minimize the load on the boom s hydraulic cylinders and increase overall stability The tool must be detached The undercar...

Page 17: ...GEAX s r l Chapter 2 TRANPORTING THE DRILLING RIG 12 at a speed that is compatible with the conditions of the road and such as to not compromise the stability of the load at any time...

Page 18: ...th of travel by which to get there The ground along the route must be firm enough to support the weight of the rig with forward or lateral gradients which vary according to the rig s configuration wit...

Page 19: ...forward fig 3 1 1 2 fig 3 1 1 2 Climb the slope along the line of maximum gradient 20 This will prevent the rig from tilting sideways When travelling in reverse use the rear view mirrors and check bot...

Page 20: ...ns to be used only to cross narrow passages fig 3 1 1 3 fig 3 1 1 3 Drive the rig at a low steady speed The recommended gradient limits must never be exceeded If the rig is subjected to rapid changes...

Page 21: ...e 5 9 gradient with cabin turned sideways to the direction of travel and unstable centre of gravity fig 3 1 1 4 fig 3 1 1 4 Drive the rig at a low steady speed The recommended gradient limits must nev...

Page 22: ...G RIG JOBSITE OPERATIONS 5 Maximum lateral slope 12 20 gradient with cab turned sideways to the direction of travel and stable centre of gravity fig 3 1 1 5 fig 3 1 1 5 Bear in mind the protruding cou...

Page 23: ...ve enough support to prevent dangerous swaying during rig operations The surface of the standing area may also be non horizontal In this case the angle of inclination measured along the line of maximu...

Page 24: ...rehole drilling operations During drilling operations care should be taken that no one comes close to the rig s work area Should this occur halt operations until safety conditions are restored 3 4 2 R...

Page 25: ...er authority While waiting for the maintenance crew to arrive isolate the area and remove any source of flames or sparks Move the rig only after the maintenance personnel ensures that the flow of fuel...

Page 26: ...ike an automobile The risks for the ground operator are generally greater especially during operations involving the auxiliary winch Blasts of air caused by lightning striking the rig can cause a dang...

Page 27: ...r dust When ambient darkness is such as to increase the risk factors work with the rig must be halted The electric spotlights installed on the drilling rig should be used to improve visibility in the...

Page 28: ...ent and the rig s age The maintenance personnel should be trained as required by the manufacturer in the manual 4 1 2 Checks before every work shift Before you start a work shift visually inspect the...

Page 29: ...he end of a work shift are the same that were done at the start The reason is twofold there will be more time to remedy any problems that may be found and traces of anomalies may be wiped away if the...

Page 30: ...ric contact The red lever on the left E enables all the controls when turned horizontally preventing the operator from leaving the cab and disables the controls when turned vertically When the operato...

Page 31: ...main or aux winches depth meter E Lever Enables all the controls P1 Button Controls the acoustic alarm P2 Pedal button In addition to other controls it increases rotary head speed P3 Button Controls...

Page 32: ...ockwise button P2 increases rotation speed This button is useful in the unloading phase in fact it increases the speed of rotation facilitating the detachment of the earth from the tool By pushing ped...

Page 33: ...lly bar and tool Move joystick B to the right to lift the rotary and cancel the thrust on the kelly bar and tool 5 1 6 Boom swing controls Pedal P3 activates boom swing By pushing pedal P3 to the left...

Page 34: ...ar and the bucket inside the borehole Pull joystick A back white arrow to wind the main winch and thus lift the Kelly bar and the bucket By pushing the joystick B to the front together with joystick A...

Page 35: ...ounterclockwise 5 1 8 Dozer blade and extending undercarriage controls Lever L has the double function of positioning lift down the blade and to vary enlarge tighten the undercarriage A separate switc...

Page 36: ...s mechanical Pushing the lever M the engine speed and power go down up to the minimum Pulling back the lever M the engine speed and power go up to the maximum 5 1 10 Exclusion of 1st and 2nd winches l...

Page 37: ...machine which can be easily accessed by an external operator Pressing down the red mushroom shaped button stops the engine and consequently all moving parts Once the emergency is over you will need t...

Page 38: ...This operation is obtained by operating the manipulator B This allows the tool during rising to reach the maximum height In this way by rotating the turret the download of the soil extracted from the...

Page 39: ...position friction increases and consequently also the downloading process slows 6 2 Drilling a borehole 6 2 1 Control sequence for making the borehole 1 Position the kelly bar block fig 6 2 1 1 fig 6...

Page 40: ...hest position 10 Move joystick A right or left depending on which side the point of discharge is to rotate the cab until the bucket is over the discharge point 11 By moving pedal R right and left whil...

Page 41: ...tool in the early stages of excavation can twirl the axis of the kelly bar enlarging the diameter of excavation fig 6 2 1 4 fig 6 2 1 4 In excavations following the first the block must be removed fig...

Page 42: ...iliary winch 6 3 1 Operation and auxiliary winch operating limits The auxiliary winch should only be used when tracks are stationary and for moving equipment related to the execution of the hole Befor...

Page 43: ...nsures that the hook is not swinging bumping into ruin someone or something and that is not going to get caught in rotating parts with devastating results 6 4 Disabling limit winches Turn off the limi...

Page 44: ...us moving parts when the jib long or short is not mounted 6 4 2 Turning off the main winch up limit switch This can be done only in the following cases when due to a fault the limit switch or the rela...

Page 45: ...is completely full exceeding this limit may cause dangerous fuel spills The metal contact between the nozzle and the filler prevents sparking caused by electrostatic discharges For more details check...

Page 46: ...careful of with reference to the internal combustion engine are the exhaust the lubrication circuit the cooling circuit and the cylinder head With reference to the hydraulic system the pumps the hydr...

Page 47: ...g the fittings but following the instructions in the service manual A fluid that escapes from a pressurized device even working at a small flowrate and strikes the skin directly can cause abrasions an...

Page 48: ...f the machine when the hydraulic lock E is not activated When passing by the controls there is a risk of touching them inadvertently starting dangerous movements The left joystick A is particularly ex...

Page 49: ...sible in a single place and outside the area occupied by the rig when in operation The reason for this is that a ground operator who is busy preparing equipment cannot pay attention to the rig and all...

Page 50: ...und telescopic and interlocking The drilling system is mounted on crawler with reduced dimensions with the possibility therefore to operate on small spaces The translational and rotational movements a...

Page 51: ...essories 2400 Kg Tracked crawler JCB 8020 CTS Diesel engine power 14 7 Kw 8 3 2 Noise levels LwA Acoustic power level of airborne noise 94 dB A LpA Noise level inside operator s control cab 79 dB A No...

Page 52: ...king height Rp 1059 Rear radius distance from the cabin slewing ring axis Ra 1355 Front radius from the cabin slewing ring axis to the tool axis B 0 945 Max ground clearance of kelly bar pin D 265 Rot...

Page 53: ...ngitudinal dimension C 2320 Max cabin height Ac 2320 Min drilling equipment height Resting point of kelly bar on loading deck fig 8 4 2 1 Motor vehicle regulations require the topmost point of the dri...

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