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PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR FOR HYDRAULIC
ROCK DRILL
Maintenance instructions
Table of Contents
1. PRESSURE ACCUMULATORS .................................................................................................... 5
1.1. Checking the charge gas pressure of the pressure accumulators ..................................................... 6
1.2. Removing the pressure accumulators ....................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Disassembling the pressure accumulator ................................................................................................. 8
1.4. Checking the pressure accumulator ........................................................................................................... 8
1.5. Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
1.6. Filling ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.6.1. Pressure accumulator filling device ............................................................................................................ 12
1.6.2. Filling instruction ............................................................................................................................................ 13
1.6.3. Filling pressures of accumulators ............................................................................................................... 13
1.7. Mounting the pressure accumulator on the rock drill ............................................................................ 16
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1. PRESSURE ACCUMULATORS
Only personnel with specific service training are permitted to
service the pressure accumulators. The following instructions
must be followed at all times. Negligence can cause a risk of
accident.
In all hydraulic systems, cleanliness is the single most important factor in ensuring trouble-free
operation. For this reason, the pressure accumulators should be filled and serviced in a clean and
dust-free environment.
The condition of the pressure accumulator must be checked whenever the accumulator is being
disassembled and the rock drill is being serviced. The rock drill’s special toolkit contains all tools
required for servicing and checking the pressure accumulators.
Experience has shown that the first (originally fitted) pressure accumulator diaphragm will not achieve
the normal service life, especially if the time between pressurisation and commissioning is long. This
is why the pressure accumulators supplied as spare parts are unpressurized and this is also indicated
on the accumulator.
The bottom and cover of a pressure accumulator must remain as a pair. All accumulator covers and
bottoms supplied by Sandvik are paired. Other parts, such as diaphragms and filling valves, are
supplied separately.
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY! Before removing the pressure
accumulator from the rock drill, release the pressure by opening
the filling valve. When the pressure gauge is in use, the
discharge opening must always be directed to an unrestricted
space to prevent a risk to those in the immediate vicinity as a
result of pressure discharge.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION! Repairing a pressure accumulator by
welding or in any other manner is strictly prohibited. A repaired
pressure accumulator can explode and cause injuries or even
death. Replace the faulty pressure accumulator with a new one.
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1.1. Checking the charge gas pressure of the pressure accumulators
The charge gas pressure of a pressure accumulator must be checked once a week. The check is
performed by using a pressure gauge included in the rock drill’s special toolkit. The pressure gauge
range is 0 to 100 bar for the high-pressure accumulators, and 0 to 10 bar for the low-pressure
accumulators. Use a gauge meant for gas pressure measurement. The pressure gauge used must
not be a liquid damped gauge.
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1. Remove the rubber protection cap (1).
2. Remove the metal cap (2).
3. Screw the pressure gauge to the filling valve.
4. Open the locking nut (3).
5. Wait until the gauge pointer stops moving. Check the reading.
6. Close the locking nut (3).
7. Disconnect the gauge from the filling valve and replace the metal cap (2) and the rubber protection
cap (1).
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1.2. Removing the pressure accumulators
Before removing the pressure accumulators from the rock drill, release the accumulators’ pressure
by opening the filling valves. No one is allowed in front of the valve when it is being opened.
DANGER
Never remove a pressurized accumulator.
1. Remove the accumulator mounting bolts.
2. Remove the accumulators.
3. Remove the O-rings and the seals.
4. Insert protective plugs into the openings on the rock drill body.
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1.3. Disassembling the pressure accumulator
DANGER
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
An exploding pressure accumulator will cause death or severe
injury.
Before disassembling a pressure accumulator, ensure that the
accumulator is depressurised.
Never heat an accumulator ower 100°C.
Disassembling the pressure accumulator
1. Fasten the bracket (1) to a vice and place the accumulator on the bracket, with the bottom pointing
upward.
2. The cover and bottom of a pressure accumulator are marked with the same number, and they
must be retained as a pair.
3. Ensure that the filling valve is open!
4. Open the accumulator bottom with the tool (2).
1.4. Checking the pressure accumulator
1. Visually check the inside and outside of the accumulator for wear, damage, and corrosion.
2. Carefully clean and check the threading.
If the threads are corroded, the pressure accumulator must be
scrapped.
If necessary, use liquid penetrant testing to check the
accumulator for damage. Damaged pressure accumulators
must be scrapped.
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1.5. Assembly
1. Fit a new or inspected diaphragm to the cover. Make sure that the diaphragm is in the groove and
fitted so that the correct side is downwards.
2. Lubricate the surface of the diaphragm (a) and the bottom surface of the accumulator (b) with
vaseline or lanolin.
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3. Replace the valve. Use a threadlocker.
Check that the number on the cover and the bottom is the same.
1 2
• The high pressure accumulators are marked with uneven numbers and the low pressure
accumulators with even numbers.
4. Lubricate the threads of the bottom with vaseline or lanolin.
5. Screw the bottom all the way in and tighten it with the special tool to a torque of 150 Nm.
• When the pressure accumulator diaphragm is changed, the O-rings (b) should also be changed.
Always check the wear limit marks of the thread after tightening (150 Nm) the bottom. After the
tightening, if the mark(I) on the bottom remains between the dot (•) and the mark (R) on the cover,
the thread is in order.
If the mark (I) on the bottom goes beyond the mark (R), the threads of the accumulator cover and
bottom are too worn. Replace the accumulator and discard the old one.
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A worn-out or damaged pressure accumulator must be
discarded immediately.
If the accumulator can not hold the gas after changing the diaphragm and valve, check the threading,
bottom and body of the accumulator carefully with for example, liquid penetrant testing.
1.6. Filling
The only allowable filling gas is nitrogen (N2).
Do not fill an unchecked or a too worn accumulator.
• You can refill the accumulator while mounted to the rock drill.
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1.6.1. Pressure accumulator filling device
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11 10 13,14 15 4 1
1. Accumulator body
2. Filling valve
3. Locking nut
4. Cap
5. Quick coupling stem
6. Quick coupling sleeve
7. Hose
8. Accumulator pressure gauge
9. Gas bottle pressure gauge
10. Pressure reducing valve
11. Pressure regulating valve
12. Shut-off valve
13. Adapter
14. Seal
15. Elbow adapter
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1.6.2. Filling instruction
1. Remove the cap (4).
2. Screw the elbow adapter (15) to the filling valve (2).
3. Push the quick coupling sleeve (6) onto the stem (5).
4. Undo the locking nut (3).
5. Turn the pressure regulating valve (11) open.
6. Open the nitrogen bottle valve (12). The gauge (9) indicates the pressure in the bottle.
7. Adjust the pressure in the low pressure accumulator to 5 - 10 bar by turning the regulating valve
(11). Gauge (8) indicates the pressure in the accumulator. Adjust the pressure according to step
15.
8. Adjust the pressure in the H.P. accumulator with the pressure control valve (11), according to the
instructions. Gauge (8) indicates the pressure in the accumulator. Max. pressure is marked on
the accumulator.
9. Adjust the pressure of the stabilizer accumulator with the pressure control valve, according to the
instructions. Gauge (8) indicates the pressure in the accumulator.
10. Close the filling valve (2) by turning the locking nut (3).
11. Close the nitrogen bottle valve (12).
12. Turn the pressure regulating valve (11) open.
13. Disconnect the quick couplings (5) and (6).
14. Release the elbow adapter (15) from the filling valve (2).
15. Mount the checking gauge (0-10 bar) in to the low pressure accumulator filling valve (2) and by
opening the locking nut (3) let the pressure flow out until the gauge shows3 - 5 bar.
16. Tighten the locking nut (3) to 20 Nm.
17. Refit the cap (4).
1.6.3. Filling pressures of accumulators
Low pressure accumulator (LP)
Low pressure accumulator damps hydraulic vibrations in the return line. It also prevents cavitation in
return lines and channels. To get the optimum result of LP--accumulator, gas pressure should be half
of the return line pressure. Normally it is from 3 to 5 bars.
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High pressure accumulator (HP)
The main function of high pressure accumulator is to store pressurized oil during the return stroke of
the piston. This stored pressure can be utilized during the next piston stroke. Another vital function
is to dampen vibrations. HP-accumulator gas pressure must be relative to the set maximum
percussion pressure according to the following graph.
Stem-type diaphragm
10 0
90
80 1
70
60
A
50
40
2
30
20
10
0
10 0 12 0 14 0 16 0 18 0 20 0 22 0
1. Upper limit
2. Lower limit
A = Filling pressure
B = Percussion pressure
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Normal (stemless) diaphragm
10 0
90
80
70
60 1
A
50
40
2
30
20
10
0
10 0 12 0 14 0 16 0 18 0 20 0 22 0
B
1. Upper limit
2. Lower limit
A = Filling pressure
B = Percussion pressure
Pressure of stabilizer accumulator
HLX5 T 8 bar
HFX5 T 8 bar
RD520 series 30 bar
HL 810 series 30 bar
HL 1500 50 bar
HL 1560 T 40 bar
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1.7. Mounting the pressure accumulator on the rock drill
• See “Hydraulic rock drill, repair instructions“.
1. Before mounting the accumulator on the rock drill, remove the cover plugs from the accumulator
connection port, and clean the joint surfaces both in the accumulator and in the rock drill.
2. Check that the bolts move easily in their threads in the drill body. Lubricate the threads of the
bolts.
3. Fit the O-ring and the gasket.
4. Tighten the pressure accumulator bolts in two phases: pretightening 100 Nm, final tightening 200
Nm.
1 2
4 3
Figure: Tightening of the four-bolt accumulator
The four-bolt accumulatormust be tighten by using a cross-
tightening method 1-3-2-4.
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