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7.11. Storage of the hammer
Short periods of non-use
Dismount the hammer from the carrier according to the instruction in Section “
5.6. Dismounting the
hydraulic hammer from the carrier
”. Storing the hydraulic hammer in horizontal position can be permitted
for short period (maximum 2 weeks).
Long periods of non-use
If the hammer is to remain out of use for more than 2 weeks, the following maintenance work must be
performed:
The chisel must be removed.
The gas in the back-head must be discharged completely.
The percussion piston must be positioned at the upper end of its stroke.
The lower end of the piston, chisel and bushes must be well protected with grease or anti-lust fluid.
All the hydraulic connections must be sealed with clean plugs to prevent oil leak or dirties from getting in
to the hammer.
The hammer must be stored in a vertical position.
The hammer must be stored in a dry location.
Washing the hydraulic hammer
When the hydraulic hammer is working, dirt, mud, rock powder etc. can attach itself to the hammer. Always
wash the outside of the hydraulic hammer with a pressure washer before sending it to the workshop
otherwise dirt can cause difficulties in the disassembly and reassembly of the hammer.
