C19
MAINTENANCE
9803/1250
C19
Issue 1
CHARGING THE ACCUMULATOR
!
!
WARNING
Use only nitrogen gas to charge the accumulators.
The use of any other gas can cause the
accumulators to explode. Remember that although
Nitrogen is not poisonous, you can be killed by
suffocation if it displaces air in your workplace. Do
not allow excessive quantities of nitrogen to be
discharged into the atmosphere.
This procedure must not be carried out with the
breaker (or pick) connected to a source of
hydraulic supply.
During charging, the breaker must be securely
mounted in the upright position. This prevents the
breaker falling over whilst charging, thereby
preventing uncontrolled escape of gas.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
a
Nitrogen bottle
Minimum residual pressure 70 bar (100 lbf/in
2
).
b
Regulator (with contents and outlet gauge)
Outlet pressure would be controllable up to 55 bar
(800 lbf/in
2
)
c
Charging adaptor (JCB part No. 929/05800)
together with 3/8 in. BSP Dowty washer.
d
Connecting hose
Suitable hose of minimum operating pressure 207
bar (3000 lbf/in
2
), together with female coupling
(JCB part No. 929/06303)
CHARGING PRESSURE
The charging pressure should not exceed 50 bar (725
lbf/in2). Refer to
Specification
section for specific
accumulator pressures.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
Note:
For ‘D’ and ‘T’ picks, access must first be
gained to the accumulator assembly by carrying out
Steps 1 to 8 (excluding step 7) of
Breaker
Dismantling
.
1
Remove the slotted cover screw
1
from the
breaker.
2
Using a 4 mm Allen key
2
,
slowly
loosen the
charging screw approximately 3 turns.
Do not
remove the screw.
3
Fit the 3/8 in. Dowty washer to the charging
adaptor
C
and screw into the breaker. Do not
overtighten, hand tight is adequate.
4
Ensure that the nitrogen bottle outlet pressure is
at zero and then connect the charging hose
D
to
the charging adaptor
C
.
5
Gradually increase the nitrogen bottle outlet
pressure until the required level is reached (see
Specification
section
).
6
Push in knob
6
on the charging adaptor
C
to
engage the charging screw and tighten.
Do not
overtighten.
7
Shut the regulator valve on the nitrogen bottle and
using the venting screw
7A
, release the trapped
gas in the hose.
8
Disconnect the charging hose
D
and unscrew the
charging adaptor
C
from the body of the breaker.
9
Finally, tighten the charging screw using a 4 mm
Allen key
2
and refit the cover screw
1
after
applying Loctite 242 to the threads.
Note:
For ‘D’ and ‘T’ picks, refit the accumulator
assembly by carrying out Steps 11 to 17 of
Breaker
Assembly
. Seals need not be replaced providing they
are serviceable.