Standard Operating Procedure

Removing the Dust Collector

Removing the Dust Collector

Prepare and Position the Machine

  1. 1.
    Park the machine on a dry and level surface.
  2. 2.

    DANGER

    Electrocution Hazard

    Operating near or contacting a power line with any part of the machine causes electrocution, causing death.

    1. Do not set the feed beam to the vertical position or operate the machine near electric power lines.

    2. Keep at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from power lines.

    3. If there appears any danger of wind or other obstruction decreasing the distance, do not drill in that area.

    Set the feed beam in the vertical position and make sure that the bottom end of the feed beam is on the ground (Figures 1A, 1B, and 1C).
    Figure 1A SR T25 R
    Figure 1B SR T30 R
    Figure 1C SR T30 RX
  3. 3.
    Stop the engine.
  4. 4.
    Set the battery isolation switch to the OFF position.
  5. 5.
    Attach safety locks and tags to the machine in accordance with the site-specific procedures.
  6. 6.
    Release the stored energy from the hydraulic oil tank and system.

    NOTE

    Make sure that there is no pressure in the system.

  7. 7.
    Release the stored energy from the air tank and system.

    NOTE

    Make sure that there is no pressure in the system.

  8. 8.
    Open the door lock (Figure 2, item B). Open the door (item A) and secure it with gas spring (item C).
    Figure 2

    A

    Door

    B

    Door lock

    C

    Gas spring

  9. 9.
    Remove the breather filter (Figure 3, item A) from the hydraulic oil tank.
    Figure 3

    A

    Breather filter

  10. 10.
    Connect a vacuum pump in the hydraulic oil tank breather filter to avoid wastage of hydraulic oil when disconnecting the hydraulic hoses.

Isolation of the Component

  1. 1.

    WARNING

    Slipping Hazard

    Fluid leaks or spills can cause personal injury.

    1. Cover all of the open ports.

    2. Wipe off any spilled fluid immediately.

    Put the container or absorbent materials below the dust collector to collect the spilled oil.
  2. 2.
    Align the dust collector hatch cylinder (Figure 4, item A) in the extended position.
    Figure 4

    A

    Dust collector hatch cylinder

  3. 3.
    Start the vacuum pump.
  4. 4.

    WARNING

    High Pressure

    Residual pressure can cause personal injury.

    1. Loosen the fittings carefully to release the pressure fully before you disconnect and cap the hoses.

    Clean, label, and disconnect the hoses (Figure 5, item A) from the dust collector hatch cylinder. Plug the hoses and cap the ports immediately.
    Figure 5

    A

    Hose

  5. 5.
    Clean, label, and disconnect the hoses (Figure 6, item A) from the valve block. Plug the hoses and cap the ports immediately.
    Figure 6

    A

    Hose

  6. 6.
    Clean, label, and disconnect the hoses (Figure 7, item A) that are connected to the hydraulic motor. Plug the hoses and cap the ports immediately.
    Figure 7

    A

    Hose

  7. 7.

    WARNING

    High Pressure

    Residual pressure can cause personal injury.

    1. Loosen the fittings carefully to release the pressure fully before you disconnect and cap the hoses.

    Clean, label, and disconnect the hoses (Figure 8, item B) that are connected to the valves (item A). Plug the hoses and cap the ports immediately.
    Figure 8

    A

    Valve

    B

    Hose

  8. 8.
    Stop the vacuum pump.
  9. 9.

    CAUTION

    Environmental Contaminant

    Oil is an environmental contaminant and must be discarded correctly.

    1. Do not let the used oil drain onto the ground.

    2. Discard the used oil in accordance with local environmental regulations.

    Remove the container or oil absorbent materials from below the dust collector.
  10. 10.

    DANGER

    Risk of Electric Shock

    Working with electrical systems can cause serious personal injury.

    1. Only authorized personnel can do the work involving cables, electrical cabinets, fuses, and connectors.

    2. Attach safety locks and tags to the electrical switches of the specific components before working.

    3. Do not use a high-pressure washer to clean the electrical components.

    Label and disconnect the electrical cables (Figure 9, item A) that are connected to the valve block. Cover the cable ends with an electrical tape immediately.
    Figure 9

    A

    Electrical cable

  11. 11.
    Loosen the hose clip (Figure 10, item A) that attach the rubber bag (item B) to the dust collector.
    Figure 10

    A

    Hose clip

    B

    Rubber bag

  12. 12.
    Remove the rubber bag (item B) and hose clip (item A) from the dust collector and store them in a safe location. Cover the open port on the dust collector.
  13. 13.
    Remove the hose clip (Figure 11, item A) that attach the suction hose (item B) to the dust collector.
    Figure 11

    A

    Hose clip

    B

    Suction hose

  14. 14.
    Put the hose clip (item A) in a safe location.
  15. 15.

    WARNING

    Pinch Points

    Can cause serious injury.

    1. Keep hands and fingers away from the moving parts during removal and installation of the component.

    2. Put on the applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

    Disconnect the suction hose (item B) from the dust collector and put it in a safe location. Cover the open port on the dust collector

Lifting and Removal

  1. 1.

    WARNING

    Crushing Hazard

    Can cause personal injury.

    1. Lifting equipment must be adequately sized, have the correct lifting capacity, and be in good condition.

    2. Be careful when you lift heavy components.

    Attach an approved lifting device to the dust collector and support it (Figure 12).
    Figure 12
  2. 2.
    Remove the screws (Figure 13, item A), washers (item B), and lock nuts (item D) that attach the dust collector (item C) to the swing arm. Discard the hardware.
    Figure 13

    A

    Screw

    B

    Washer

    C

    Dust collector

    D

    Lock nut

  3. 3.

    WARNING

    Crushing Hazard

    Unexpected movement of parts can cause personal injury or death.

    1. Do not put your hand or any other body parts on the object when lifting, moving, or lowering it.

    2. Do not go in, reside, or put body parts below the unsecured, moveable, or lifted parts.

    3. Do not put any part of your body in the path of the pinch point area when you remove or install the parts.

    4. Stay away from the moving parts.

    Lift the dust collector away from the swing arm with the attached lifting device and put it in a safe location.
  4. 4.
    Remove the attached lifting device from the dust collector.
  5. 5.
    Put a tag onto the battery isolation switch stating that the dust collector is removed from the machine.