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minicor-3 V1.5

Contents

Safety Instructions

Equipment Safety Guidelines

Preparation

Operational Safety

Transport Safety

Maintenance Safety

Storage Safety

Safety Warning Labels

Introduction

Suggested Operator Qualification and Training

Pre-Trip Procedure

Pre-Departure Checklist

Utilicor Process Pilot Bit and Integral Center Pilot Hole

Tips for a Successful Coring Operation

Step 1: Operating the minicor-3

Step 2: Coring Process

Step 3: Site Clean Up

Step 4: Detach Minicor-3

Tips for Successful Core Reinstatement

Winterizing

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Equipment Maintenance

Drill Carriage Schematic

Core Drum Assembly

Pillow Block Assembly

Drylin Rails and Cars

Troubleshooting

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Hydraulic Schematic

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Electrical Schematic

Warranty (Please complete Warranty card)

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Page 1: ...minicor 3 Rotary Coring Attachment Operator s Manual 2018 Version MC3 1 5 Utilicor Technologies Inc 1 800 572 6666 www utilicor ca ...

Page 2: ...ist 19 Utilicor Process Pilot Bit and Integral Center Pilot Hole 20 Tips for a Successful Coring Operation 21 Step 1 Operating the minicor 3 23 Step 2 Coring Process 24 Step 3 Site Clean Up 29 Step 4 Detach Minicor 3 30 Tips for Successful Core Reinstatement 31 Winterizing 33 minicor 3 Equipment Maintenance 34 Drill Carriage Schematic 36 Core Drum Assembly 37 Pillow Block Assembly 38 Drylin Rails ...

Page 3: ...han yourself is loaned or rented to make certain that the operator prior to operating 1 Reads and understands the operator s manuals 2 Is instructed in safe and proper use The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical means or product design All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual paying attention to safe...

Page 4: ...at is not readable or is missing Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this equipment Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications Review the safety instructions with all users annually This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a respo...

Page 5: ...ent In addition to the design and configuration of this implement including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the machine Refer also to Safety Messages and Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections ...

Page 6: ...ements attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent partial hearing loss We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full time basis if the noise in the Operator s position exceeds 80db Noise over 85db on a long term basis can cause severe hearing loss Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over a long term basis may cause permanent total hearing loss NOTE Hearing loss from loud ...

Page 7: ...1 5 6 Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Ensure minicor 3 is properly mounted adjusted and in good operating condition Check prime mover tire pressure before operating Check tire ratings to be sure they match the prime mover load ...

Page 8: ... that you read and heed the safety signs on the attachment and power unit and the safety rules set forth Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood They are there for your safety as well as the safety of others The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you the operator Be sure power unit is in good condition Read all the safety precautions and make sure al...

Page 9: ...efore dismounting Never leave equipment unattended with the power unit running Never place hands or feet under minicor 3 with power unit engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped Stay clear of all moving parts Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving parts Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely Take all possible precautions when lea...

Page 10: ...nimize tipping or loss of control Be careful when changing directions on slopes Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes Avoid operation on steep slopes Before leaving the operator s area for any reason lower the minicor 3 to the ground stop the power unit engine set the brakes and remove the key from the ignition When coring adhere to all government rules local laws and other professional guidelin...

Page 11: ...to avoid heavy traffic Do not drink and drive Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering control Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle Make certain that at least 20 of the prime mover s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe ste...

Page 12: ... hoses Leaks can cause fires Do not bend high pressure lines Do not strike high pressure lines Do not install bent lines or kinked hoses Do not install damaged lines or damaged hoses Before working on this machine drive to a level area disengage the hydraulic power lower implement or if working underneath raise and block securely shut off the engine set the brakes and remove the ignition keys Be c...

Page 13: ...t serious infection and reactions can occur After servicing be sure all tools parts and service equipment are removed Check to ensure all safety signs are installed and in good condition A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five bolts unless otherwise specified Where repla...

Page 14: ...an activity Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time Damage and livestock injury could result Make sure all parked machines are on a hard level surface and engage all safety devices Storage location should be level and solid to make connecting and disconnecting to power unit easy If blocking is ...

Page 15: ...CK DOWN LATCH ES BEFORE TRANSPORT RELEASE LOCK DOWN LATCH ES BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT UTIWL 012 DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THE OPERATIONS MANUAL FAILURE DO TO FOLLOW OPERATING PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH UTIWL 009 ATTENTION ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT PPE WHILE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT ...

Page 16: ...lures Utilibond our proprietary core bonding compound is an integral part of the reinstatement process and has been independently tested and shown to create a bond in less than 30 minutes at 70ºF that is stronger than the original pavement and can support the combined weight of five transit buses in under half an hour The Purpose of The Operations Manual This manual is intended as a reference guid...

Page 17: ...lease contact us directly for more information at 1 888 572 6666 toll free or via email to info utilicor ca For safety reasons this entire Operations Manual should be reviewed prior to operation of the Utilicor Rotary Coring Unit Failure to review the entire manual prior to commencing operations or to follow warnings and operating procedures outlined in this manual may result in damage to the equi...

Page 18: ...id driver s license for the appropriate class or level of motor vehicle or piece of equipment being operated Successful completion of a practical on site training program and operating examination for the Utilicor equipment administered by a qualified trainer First Aid and CPR training Traffic safety and awareness training for construction sites Safe excavation procedures training Underground elec...

Page 19: ...safe to operate Pre Trip Inspection The following is a suggestion of some important elements of a pre trip procedure Consult your own company s procedures before continuing Before inspection ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a clean dry and level surface with wheels chocked both front and back 1 External Visually inspect the minicor 3 unit Check for hydraulic fluid and other leaks Fill wate...

Page 20: ...ary Check to make sure the truck has spares of both items 5 Do you have all necessary personal protection equipment 6 Is the equipment secured to the trailer for transit 7 When loading the power source and MTC on the trailer ensure that MTC is raised high enough to clear the trailer in loading forwards or to clear the ground if loading backwards otherwise serious damage to the unit may result 8 Ar...

Page 21: ...repair Other coring processes which do not employ an integrated central pilot bit must either drill a separate bar hole in the core insert a separate lifting ring into the core or use some form of clamping mechanism or other device to lift the core out of the hole after cutting and to accurately refit the core back into the hole after the repair This involves an extra step and adds more complexity...

Page 22: ...ess pressure being applied Slow continuous turning of the orbital control wheel will allow the coring teeth to work and cut through the pavement without experiencing drum kick back or stalling of the hydraulic motor You are applying too much downward pressure if the drum stops turning or if the minicor 3 lifts off the ground 5 Remember to raise the coring drum completely out of the cut area period...

Page 23: ...he skid steer it is attached to This will without a doubt break of bend the spindle shaft Undo the four bolts that are attaching the core drum to the drive adapter and using the steering orbital slowly raise the center assembly out of the core drum When the pilot is clear of the ground you can lift the skid steer arms up to clear the drum You can now attempt to work the drum free from the pavement...

Page 24: ...ring unit are not the proper configuration contact Utilicor directly before proceeding Do not use high flow connection This will result in blown seals on the hydraulic motors 3 If there is any back pressure in the hydraulic system on the minicor 3 or skid steer engaging the quick connect hydraulic couplers may be difficult Refer to the operation manual of your skid steer to determine how to de ene...

Page 25: ... Slowly lower the front of the attachment until it is level to the horizon Do not apply too much down force on the coring unit Just enough to transfer the weight of the skid steer Do lift the wheels off the ground otherwise the settling of the hydraulics of the skid steer over time will result in an altered angle of approach of the core drum and cause the coring drum to bind or stick as you cut 3 ...

Page 26: ...ter ON In the event an emergency or hydraulic failure push the Estop in and all flow will be diverted back to the skid steer 8 You may have to adjust the flow control The Brass knob located on the FV Block Loosen off Jam Knob and turn Outer knob clockwise to speed up the drum and counter clockwise to slow down Approximate Drum Speeds 12 Core Drum 210 to 230 RPM 18 Core Drum 190 to 210 RPM 24 Core ...

Page 27: ...it has fully seated 11 Close the door turn on the water and drum and continue to Slowly turn the wheel keeping the drum rotational pressure gauge from 500 to a maximum of 750 PSI If you are applying too much pressure the minicor3 will begin to lift off the ground causing an uneven plane of coring which will result in core drums getting stuck and damage to the coring assembly Drum Feed Pressure sho...

Page 28: ...f clean 13 Once the slurry changes color and the resistance on the orbital control is reduced the core should be detached from the pavement and you are finished cutting 14 Raise the coring assembly all the way up 15 Turn off the Drum Motor and the Coolant Water 16 Close water petcock 17 Before moving the minicor 3 verify that the core has been cut all the way through the pavement ...

Page 29: ... core to safe place for reinstatement later CAUTION Some cores are VERY HEAVY Depending on diameter composition and thickness cores can weigh more than 200 lbs Small cores weighting less than 80 lbs 18 in diameter and under 6 deep can be moved by one individual Cores weighing up to 160 lbs 18 in diameter between 6 10 deep can be lifted by two men using a spud bar through the eye of the core puller...

Page 30: ...h 1 Uncoil the pressure hose and connect the gun and wand Located in tool box Open the high pressure petcock 2 Turn water pump on 3 Toggle ON High Pressure Wash Pump 4 Wash down site and minicor 3 of all slurry and debris 5 After Clean Up is completed Turn off water and wash pump High Pressure Wash Petcock ...

Page 31: ...nection 2 Relieve pressure in the skid steer s hydraulic system Consult skid steer operations manual The hydraulic hoses attached to the skid steer should go limp Failing to do this will make it virtually impossible to reconnect the couplings 3 Disconnect the couplers 4 Unlatch minicor 3 attachment ...

Page 32: ...mount of water 2 liters to the pail by filling to the bottom of the indicator line then pour and mix in the dry Utilibond powder DO NOT ALTER THE RATIO OF WATER TO UTILIBOND 6 Mix Utilibond using a portable drill powered mixing tool for at least 3 minutes until it reaches a creamy consistency 7 Gently pour Utilibond into the hole do not disturb base 8 Carefully lower the core into the hole Keep in...

Page 33: ...the core or you may wind up pushing it below the level of the road If you do this properly the excess Utilibond will be gently forced out through the kerf and pilot hole where it can be removed with a trowel and disposed of The core should be perfectly level with the road 11 When finishing the reinstatement keep the paved surfaces around the drying Utilibond wet and final clean up of the original ...

Page 34: ...ent during colder months or if the equipment is to be stored outside To do this a Close the valve on the water intake hose b Open the valve on the winterizing tube c Insert winterizing tube in a jug of environmentally friendly antifreeze and turn on water pump open the core drum petcock run until the antifreeze fills the feed lines and the pillow block Close the petcock d Spray the auxiliary hose ...

Page 35: ...re using a diluted mixture it can be used to core with Note Depending upon the anticipated temperature cold weather windshield washer fluid can be used to treat the system and will perform adequately as a winterizing agent in moderately cold temperatures Follow the temperature instructions of the manufacturer Cold Weather Core Reinstatements Maintenance Preventative maintenance not only reduces do...

Page 36: ...ected to produce 50 90 cuts before replacement A typical Pro II coring drum can be re toothed 2 3 times Good coring practices as outlined elsewhere in this manual can significantly extend the life of the coring drum Re toothing kits for all Pro II coring drums 18 drum Part No CD 18SEG 12 drum Part No CD 12SEG can be ordered directly from Utilicor along with a set of re usable Brazing Magnets Part ...

Page 37: ...l Carriage Adjustment The new igus drill carriage assembly requires NO GREASE AND NO ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED The DryLinT are Self adjusting carriage automatic clearance adjustment Maintenance free dry operation Corrosion resistant Hard anodized aluminum rails ...

Page 38: ... 2018 Utilicor Technologies Inc minicor 3 V1 5 37 Core Drum Assembly CP AFLNG CD 12 CD 18 CD 24 CP SHAFT CP PDC GR 5 HHCS 3 8 X 1 1 2 ...

Page 39: ...lock Spindle Shaft 1 2 PB TB Tapered Bearing 2 3 PB BR Tapered Bearing Race 2 4 PB MS Pillow Block Shim 1 5 PB PB Pillow Block Casing 1 6 PB WS Pillow block Water Seal 2 7 PB EX Pillow block Key stock 1 8 PB SW Pillow Block Water Swivel 1 6 Part No Description Qty Pillow Block Assembly ...

Page 40: ...ogies Inc minicor 3 V1 5 39 1 DLHD DryLin Heavy Duty Car 4 2 IRDR IgusRailMTC 2 3 HHCS M10x40 16 4 SHCS M8 X 40 32 Part No Description Qty 1 2 3 4 Cars are self adjusting and self lubricating ATTENTION Drylin Rails and Cars ...

Page 41: ...d oils can be picked up while doing a walk around the truck during operation This may lead to the discovery of such things as oil leaks or overheating of parts FEEL The sense of feel usually applies when doing an inspection after the unit has been working for sometime In warmer climates it is good practice to feel certain hydraulic components or tanks for excessive heat If there is a problem of oi...

Page 42: ... TECHNOLOGIES CLAIMS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ON THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON THIS DRAWING IT IS ISSUED IN CONFIDENCE AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED TO MANUFACTURE ANYTHING SHOWN HEREON WITHOUT DIRECT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM Utilicor TECHNOLOGIES TO THE USER DRAWN BY CHECKED BY SCALE DATE SIZE TITLE THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION PART NUMBER LEVEL REV minicor 3 Hydraulics C C NONE 3 30 17 1 minicor 2 hyrauli...

Page 43: ...1 DIMENSIONS ARE INCHES DO NOT SCALE DRAWING PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE UTILICOR TECHNOLOGIES CLAIMS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ON THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON THIS DRAWING IT IS ISSUED IN CONFIDENCE AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USED TO MANUFACTURE ANYTHING SHOWN HEREON WITHOUT DIRECT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM Utilicor TECHNOLOGIES TO THE USER DRAWN BY CHECKED BY SCALE DATE SIZE TITLE THIRD ANGLE P...

Page 44: ...or parts of said product found to the Vendor s satisfaction to be defective upon examination and provided that such part or parts shall be returned to the Vendor s facility at no cost to the Vendor Labor charges to install any replacement part will be allowed in accordance with the Vendor s schedule of applicable labor rates The Vendor shall not be liable for any freight travel costs or other simi...

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