Reg.

code
AIB
ROC 203PC
2000-05

Operator’s Instructions
for
Pneumatic Crawler Drills

ROC 203PC

No. AIB 181 00 10

ATLAS COPCO ROCK DRILLS AB

ÖREBRO l SWEDEN

PM No. 9852 1453 01

 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting, read all instructions carefully.

Special attention must be paid

to information alongside
this symbol.

Only use genuine Atlas Copco parts.

1250 0071 04

© Copyright 2005, Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB, Sweden

Any unauthorized use or copying of the contents or any part thereof is prohibited.
This applies in particular to trademarks, model denominations, part numbers and drawings.

The owner of the equipment is granted permission to take copies of this publication solely for internal
use, however, it is recommended to order further copies from the Atlas Copco representative in order to
benefit from the latest revision.
Atlas Copco Rock Drills reserves the right to make changes in its product without notice in order to
improve design or performance characteristics.
The information in this publication is assumed to be accurate at the time of publication, but is subject to
change in order to remedy detected deficiencies or to follow changes in the product.
Any user of this publication is requested to inform Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB of deficiencies detected in
this publication, particularly in product safety matters.
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Foreword

This instruction book is part of the complete delivery of the pneumatic crawler drills ROC 203PC .
It gives information on features and handling of the rig and contains advice and measures necessary to
keep the rig operational.
This instruction book does not replace a thorough training on the rig.
The documentation is made up from the following:

Section 1
Operating safety

Section 2
Equipment description

Section 3
Operation

Section 4
Settings and maintenance by the operator

Section 5
Technical Data

This instruction book shall be read in advance by everyone who is tasked to operate the rig or carry
out maintenance or repairs to it.

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Table of contents
Page
Operating safety 5
! General safety advice
Special safety advice
5
8
Danger zone 9
Equipment description 10
Features & Controls overview ROC 203PC-00 11
Operating controls ROC 203PC-00 12
Hydraulic control panel 12
Pneumatic control panel 13
Controls 14
General air and oil flow controls 14
Track oscillation shut-off valve 15
Level indicator 15
Principal system functions 16
Pneumatic system 16
Hydraulic system 16

Operation 17
Daily checks 17
Extra safety check 18
Topping-up liquids 20
Connecting air supply 21
Functional checks 22
Manoeuvring 25
Tramming 25

Towing 27

Hoisting 31

Drilling 32
Set-up for drilling 32
Collaring & drilling down the first rod 34
Adding rods 36
Withdrawing the drill string 38
When the drillstring gets stuck during withdrawing 42
Reconnection of the boom swing cylinder 43

Settings and maintenance by the operator 45

Replacing the oil filter cartridge 45
Cleaning the strainer 46
Tensioning the crawler tracks 46
Setting the lubricating valves 47

Technical data 48
Masses 48
Performance 48
Hydraulic system 48
Component specifications 49
Recommended hydraulic oils and lubricants 51
Volumes 51
Tightening torques 51
Transport dimensions 52
Coverage areas 53
Annex: Documentation Feedback form 56

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Operating safety

Dear Operator,
like driving a car, drilling bears hazards to you and your
environment. Good training, discipline and well maintained
equipment are the keys to safe operation. This instruction book
is no replacement for a thorough training on the rig, but as a
training aid and a reference book it shall help you to maintain a
safe working environment and the operability of your rig.

Yours faithfully
Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB

General safety advice

Intended use:
The pneumatic drill rig ROC 203PC is solely designed for drilling holes in surface
working,
i.e. usually quarries, opencast mines and construction engineering.
Any use going beyond this shall be considered not to be intended use.
Not-intended use is e.g.:
- Lifting and transport of loads
- Lifting and transport of personnel
- Stabilization of other equipment
The manufacturer is not liable for damage incurred as a result; this shall be at the
owner’s risk. Proper use also includes observation of operating, servicing and
maintenance instructions stipulated by the manufacturer.
The ROC 203PC may only be operated, serviced and repaired by personnel familiar with
it and informed of the dangers.
Relevant accident prevention regulations as well as other generally recognized safety,
occupational medicine and traffic regulations must be observed.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by unauthorized alterations made
to the crawler drill.

Organizational measures:
1. The pneumatic drill rig ROC 203PC shall be operated only by personnel, which has
been given a practical training on the rig. Particular emphasis shall be laid on safety
precautions.
2. Keep this instruction book as well as the other instructions books listed in the chapter,
"Separate Instruction Books“ on the rig at any time.

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 3. As far as necessary or required by regulations use personal protective equipment.
4. In case of possibly safety relevant changes of the rig or its operational behavior
immediately shut down the rig and investigate the problem (seek advice from your
Atlas Copco representative if necessary).
5. Keep the warning plates attached to the rig complete and legible.
6. Have the daily safety check carried out as described in this instruction and follow the
maintenance measures as described in the service schedule.
7. Works to the hydraulic system shall be carried out only by personnel with particular
skills and experience.
8. Any welding shall be carried out only by an authorised welder qualified acc. to
EN 287 part 1 or equivalent.
9. Following repair, the rig shall be inspected and approved by the proper authorities
before being put back into normal service.
10. Never carry out alterations or modifications to the rig, which might affect the
operating safety, without full approval of the manufacturer.
11. The sound power level at the operator’s place are 126 dB(A).

Operation and maintenance:

1. Apart from this instruction book also follow the generally recognized safety and
accident prevention regulations.
2. Prior to starting-up get familiar with the rig’s features, controls and their functions.
This instruction as well as the others listed on page 3 will help you.
3. Make sure the required maintenance measures acc. to the service schedule have
been carried out and carry out the ,,Daily checks“ prior to each shift. Never operate
the rig when its safety is doubtful.
4. Always wear a hard hat, ear mufflers and well-fit clothes. Wear protective gloves
when you handle drill rods, couplings can be hot. Wear a breathing mask during
drilling (rock drill exhaust air contains oil spray).
5. Check the vicinity of the drill rig. During drilling and travelling there should be no
unauthorized personnel around. At critical locations, however, like close to
unsecured benches, a supervisor should be present. Care for sufficient sight. Check
the travel path if necessary.
6. Prior to pressurizing put all levers and switches to NEUTRAL.
7. Never leave the rig unobserved during drilling.
8. Be careful when you handle hydraulic oils (avoid contact with skin and eyes).
9. Always shut down the rig and depressurize the air system before you carry out any
disconnection work to the pneumatic or hydraulic system.
10. Be extremely careful searching leakages in the pneumatic or hydraulic system.
Highly pressurized liquids (like hydraulic oil) or pressurized air could penetrate
clothes and skin and cause heavy injuries or infections. In case of such accidents
always look for a doctor immediately.
11. Dispose oils and filters environmentally.
12. Avoid the employment of cleaning agents containing solvents (e.g. carbon
tetrachloride). There are alternatives available being much less dangerous to health
and environment.
13. Spare parts shall at least comply with the standards as stipulated by the end
manufacturer.
14. Operate the rig in daylight only.

This is guaranteed e.g. by the employment of genuine Atlas Copco parts.

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Frequently encountered safety risks
1. During transportation and particularly during hoisting there is an increased hazard
of overturning. During hoisting the Track oscillation shut-off valve must be in
position BOTH CYLINDERS CLOSED.
2. The rig could tip over during tramming in extreme terrain. In order to avoid
overturning during tramming:
- Keep Track oscillation shut-off valve in position BOTH CYLINDERS OPEN
- Lay down feed resp. to provide an optimum center of gravity
- Max. inclination in tramming direction: ± 20° solo machine (feed laid down)
- Max. lateral inclination: ± 20° solo machine (feed laid down)
- Operate the rig from the uphill side
3. The rig could tip during drilling in extreme positions. In order to avoid tipping during
drilling:
- Keep Track oscillation shut-off valve in position BOTH CYLINDERS CLOSED
- Max. inclination in tramming direction: ± 20°
- Max. lateral inclination : ± 20°
- Operate the rig from the uphill side
4. When the drill string gets stuck never grip the drill steel nor apply a spanner or
similar tool while the rotation motor is under pressure. The drill steel could suddenly
break free and squeeze the arm resp. toss about or fling the tool all of which could
lead to severe injury or death.
5. Before maintenance depressurize the rig.

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 Special Safety advice:
On the rig or in this instruction book you may find the following signs:

DANGER This indicates immediate hazards, which WILL lead to

serious personal injury or death.

WARNING This sign indicates hazards or unsafe practices, which

COULD lead to serious personal injury or death.

CAUTION This sign indicates hazards or unsafe practices, which

could lead to minor personal injury or damage to property.

NOTE This sign indicates advice for the efficient, economic and
environmentally compliant use of the rig.

... and last but not least a request:

We spent a lot of care to create this instruction book. Still it might happen that you find a
description inadequate or insufficient, or a safety hazard not or insufficiently referred to.
In such case please take a copy of the reporting form at the end of this book, fill it in and
send it to the address specified on the form.
Please let us participate in your experience, so you can participate in other people’s
experience!

Read the instruction manual before starting the rig.

Incorrect handling of the machine can incur the risk of injury to personel
and damage to equipment.

To avoid serious injury or damage to equipment, learn the meanings of

the various warning signs and follow the instructions carefully.

Danger - slewing or clamping components.

Can cause serious injury to personel.

Do not trespass into danger zones during operation.

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Danger Zone
Any zone within and / or around the drill rig in which a person is exposed to risk of injury
or damage to health.

7m

7m

7m

Bench drilling

2m

7m 7m

2m

Tramming

Working area
The area near the drill rig in which its tools are moved in order to carry out work.

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Equipment description

10
ATLAS COPCO

12 14

8
7

17

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15

4 13
5
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Features & Control overview
ROC 203PC

1 Air inlet ( pages 14 & 21)

2 Main valve ( page 14)
3 Dirt filter
4 Hydraulic tank ( page 14, 45 & 46)
5 Hydraulic traction unit ( page 28)
6 Track oscillation valve ( page 15)
7 Hydraulic control panel ( page 12)
8 Pneumatic control panel ( page 13)
9 Chain feed BMM 35K
10 BBR 4 Rotation Unit - Down - The - Hole (DTH)
or
BBC 120F Drifter for Top Hammer (TH)
11 Feed gear and -motor
12 Boom
13 Traction motor valve ( page 14)
14 Dust collector DCT-60E *
15 Extra air outlet ( page 14)
16 Tow hook ( page 29)
17 De-clutching lever

* optional

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Operating controls
ROC 203PC

Hydraulic control panel

1 Feed extension
a) UP
b) NEUTRAL 11 1 2 3 4 5 6
12
c) DOWN
2 Feed swing
a) CLOCKWISE (view from rear)
b) NEUTRAL a
c) ANTI-CLOCKWISE (view from rear)
b
3 Feed dump
c
a) SPIKE FORWARDS
b) NEUTRAL
c) SPIKE BACKWARDS
4 Boom lift
a) UP
b) NEUTRAL
c) DOWN
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10
5 Boom swing
a
a) LEFT
b) NEUTRAL b
c) RIGHT
a 8
7
6 Track oscillation
b
a) REAR EDGE OF PLATFORM RISES
9 c
b) NEUTRAL
c) REAR EDGE OF -PLATFORM LOWERS
7 Left track
a) FORWARD
b) NEUTRAL
c) BACKWARD
8 Right track
a) FORWARD
b) NEUTRAL
c) BACKWARD

* optional

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9 De-clutching left 11 1 2 3 4 5 6
12
a) ON
b) OFF
10 De-clutching right
a
a) ON
b) OFF b
c
11 Signal Horn
12 Button Emergency stop
closes the valve 'air supply'
(disengage before restart)

Pneumatic control panel 9106 1071 00

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a
20 DCT (Dust collector) * b
a) CLEANING
a 8
b) OFF 7
c) ON b
9
c
21 Set screw Feed pressure
- REDUCE (anti-clockwise)
20
+ INCREASE (clockwise)
22 Gauge Feed pressure a
21
-+ b
c
23 Feed speed a
a) RAPID FEED ON b 22
23
b) RAPID FEED OFF 28
24 Feed (speed and direction)
a) REVERSE FEED 24
/ RAPID REVERSE FEED**
b) NEUTRAL
c) DRILL FEED / RAPID FEED** a

25 Rotation (speed and direction) 25 b

a) REVERSE c

b) NEUTRAL
c) DRILL ROTATION
26 Impact / Flushing (DTH) 27 a
a) NEUTRAL
b
b) MAX. IMPACT / FLUSHING
27 Flushing air (TH)
a) NEUTRAL 26 b
b) MAX. FLUSHING AIR a
28 Button emergency stop
Closes the valve 'air supply'
(disengage before restart)

* optional
** this function is possible when lever 23 is ON

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Controls

General air and oil flow controls

1 Air inlet 2
2 Main air valve
Pneumatically operated 3
3 Lubrication valve (rock drill) 1
See chapter
"Settings and maintenance by the operator"
4 Tramming valve
a) CLOSED
b) OPEN
5 Pressure regulating valve
(pump motor, rock drill, flushing air T.H.)
INCREASE (clockwise)
DECREASE (anti-clockwise)
6 Lubrication valve
(rock drill, tramming motor, extra air outlet) 6
See chapter
"Settings and maintenance by the operator"
5
7 Extra air outlet
a) CLOSED
b) OPEN
7b
4a

4b 7a

8 Gauge Hydraulic oil return filter pressure 8

Too high pressure (needle in red field)
indicates that filter cartridge requires
replacement
9 Level glass Hydraulic oil level
Level shall be between max. and min. markings
9

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Track oscillation shut-off valve
1 LEFT CYLINDER
2 RIGHT CYLINDER
a) OPEN
both cylinders OPEN
(to be used for tramming)
b) CLOSED
both cylinders CLOSED (to be used when rig is set up
for drilling or lifting and transport condition

b b

1 2
a a

Gradient meter
Indicates angles for safe operation of the 5 5 4
4 3 2
2 3 1
1 01 01
2 3
3 2 0 4

drill rig, specified in the Technical data. 5 4

0
0
30 300
200
5

02

The rig might tip over the angles 0

0
0
10 100
00
100 2
10 00 300
0 0

specified. 30 2 0

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Principal system functions
Pneumatic system

hyd. feed rock drill

pump motor

feed rotation impact flushing

control control control control
air
motor
Emergency
stop

extra lubricating
oil Emergency
air outlet stop
tank

lubrication lubrication
valve valve

dust
DCT* trap inlet
main
valve
*optional

Hydraulic system
Positioning
cylinders:
- feed extension
- feed swing track
- feed dump track oscillation oscillation
shut-off valve cylinders
- boom lift
- boom swing

positioning control

left track right track

control control

return air
oil hydraulic motor
filter pump

hydraulic oil tank

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Operation
Daily checks

Carry out

! "Daily checks"
Prior to each shift !

For inspection/maintenance every 40, 125, 500 and 1500 hours of operation
follow separate instruction:
Service Schedule for
Pneumatic Crawler Drills
ROC 203PC
Printed matter no. ASB 181 00 10
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! Extra safety check
12*

ATLAS COPCO

10*
11*

9
14

2
8

3 6

13
1

15

18
Before each shift commences,
an extra and thorough safety check
shall be carried out, intended to
detect:
l cracks or fractures in materials or
at welded points.
l damage, which could cause
structural weakness or fracture,

l wear, with the risk of the same

consequences,

l loose junctions,
loose threaded unions.

If the crawler has been subjected to

abnormally high stress, then vital
load-bearing components may have
become damaged in the process.
From the safety aspects therefore, the
following check points are particularly
important (see illustration on opposite page):

1. Tow hook
2. Chain tensioner
3. Track frame attachment
4. Boom support
5. Boom
6. Boom head
7. Drill steel support
8. Feed gear (*)
9. Feed holder with attachment
10. Feed beam *
11. Rock drill and cradle *
12. Feed chain with attachments *
For readjustment of chain slack see
"Service schedule for Pneumatic Crawler Drills
ROC 203PC
Printed matter no. ASB 182 00 10
13. Cylinder brackets
14. ‘S’ link
15. Bellow housing

In case checkpoints are not accessible

* (upright feed), carry out these checks after
connection of air supply

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Topping-up liquids

WARNING
Hazardous air pressure
Can cause severe injury
l Release pressure in tank
before removing any plug

1 Emergency stop switch

(on both control panel) to
PUSH MODE +
SYSTEM DEPRESSURIZATION

3a

3 Hydraulic oil tank:

Check level (a),
refill if necessary (b)
Recommended oils and
lubricants see page 51.

3b

AIR
R E
Type CE IVER
9
Seria 090 0492
lN 00
Volum o.
e
Max. I. 12

4 Lubricating oil tank:

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Test p orking pr.b
re a
Work ssure bar r(e) 20
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Made emp. oc 12 ) 26
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by A.C
. India

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5431

Top-up with air tool oil

00

Recommended oils and

lubricants see page 51.

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Connecting air supply
1 Wire mesh hose, chain, attachment:
Check for attachment and damage

CAUTION
Always secure air hose with wire mesh hose
1

2 Air hose:
Route air hose through wire mesh hose and
connect it to the air inlet
2

3
3 Compressor:
Switch on compressor

4 Emergency stop switch

(On both control panel) to position
RELEASE MODE 5

5 Air valve to position OPEN

6 Gauge Return oil filter pressure

If needle is in the red area, replace return
oil filter according to instructions on page 45

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Functional checks

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Functional ckecks
NOTE
The emergency stops (all) have to be checked
WARNING
before each shift and after each tramming Never operate a defective drill rig
Can cause severe injury and property
Emergency stops (all)
l Close the air main valve if the drill rig
Check that each emergency stop individually
closes the inlet valve. All the rig function will has failed one or more checkpoints
then stop. Before checking the next emergency
stop the previous emergency stop must be in
released mode before restart.

1 Operating controls
Check function and for leakages

2 Rock drill cradle

Check for frictionless travel without excessive 22
wear between the beam and the cradle
(both when drill feeding and rapid feeding)

3 Traction units
Check for leakage

4 Hoses, pipes and couplings in the

air system 4
Check for leakage and damage

5 Hoses, pipes and couplings in the

hydraulic system
5
Check for leakage and damage

6 Hydraulic cylinders and

double check valves 6

Check for damage, leakage and

double check valve function (no creeping)

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7 DCT hose and skirts 7
Check for attachment and leakage

8 Lubricating valve(s):
Check that the exhaust air from the rock drill
contains oil (both rotation and impact)

For setting lubricating valves,

see page 47

47

WARNING
Never operate a defective drill rig

10 Call service mechanic if the drill rig has failed

one or more checkpoints

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Manoeuvring
Tramming

WARNING WARNING
Tip over hazard Tip over hazard
Can cause severe injury and property damage Can cause severe injury and property
damage
l Keep feed in tramming
position and boom inside l Keep unauthorized
the track limits persons out of
working area
l Keep oscillation cylinders
open

l Do not exceed the

gradient of 200 lateral
and 200 uphill or downhill
in direction of tramming

l Keep the air bubble

inside the limit for
tramming

l Operate the drill rig from

the uphill side

NOTE
The emergency stops (all) have to be checked
after each tramming (see 21)

1 Emergency stop switch

(on both control panel) to
RELEASE MODE

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2 Air valve to position OPEN

CAUTION
Fully lay down the feed beam beneath
the hydraulic tank resp. if

- tramming takes places over a longer

distance (in order to reduce the loads
onto the boom system)

- difficult terrain has to be passed

(in order to the optimize stability/balance)

3 Lift feed

5 Track oscillation shut-off valve to

BOTH CYLINDERS OPEN

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 WARNING
Electrical hazard
Can cause severe injury and property damage
l Keep distance from
power lines

6 Levers Left track (a) and Right track (b) to

appropriate position

Max.
Max.

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7 When travelling is terminated:

Air valve to position
CLOSED

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Towing

WARNING
Hazardous rolling motions
Can cause severe injury
and property damage
l Place wedge blocks
underneath both tracks,
before de-clutching

1 Place Wedges or wooden blocks in front and

behind both tracks

2 Emergency stop switch

(on both control panel) to 2
RELEASE MODE

3 Air valve to position

OPEN

4 Left track control to position

FORWARD 4 97
106 10 3 21 9106 1073 06

(hold till de-clutching lever operation complete)

5
5 Left de-clutching lever to position
OFF

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6 Right track control to position
FORWARD
(hold till de-clutching lever operation) 9106 1073 21

6
9106 1073 06

7
7 Right de-clutching lever to position
OFF

8 Track oscillation shut-off valve to

BOTH CYLINDERS OPEN

9 Connect Tow bar between drill rig

and towing vehicle

10 Remove Wedges

11 Start towing, max towing speed 5 km/h (3 miles/h)

max. 5km/h (3 miles/h)

12 When towing is terminated:

Place Wedges or wooden blocks
in front and behind both tracks

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13 Disconnect Tow bar

14 Left & Right de-clutching

lever to position ON

9106 1073 21 9106 1073 06

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14

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Hoisting
1 Position the boom system so that the crawler
is as compact as possible. This will obtain the
best possible point of balance and centre of ROC 203 PC
gravity

2 Position a sling under the rear edge of the

front wheels, and another sling under the front
edge of the rear wheels
The sling must be dimensioned for lifting
6 tons with a good safety margin

3 Ensure that rig is not in declutching mode

WARNING
Suspended load
Can cause severe injury and property
damage
l Keep away from a
suspended load
l Use only lifting device
and cargo sling with
sufficient hoisting
capacity

WARNING
Tip over hazard
Can cause severe injury
and property damage
l Lock oscillation
cylinders when the
drill rig is being
hoisted

4 Before starting to hoist, check carefully that

none of the hoses, controls or other
components can get caught up or damaged
when the slings become tightened and under
load

WARNING
Always make sure that nobody is
anywhere near a suspended load

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Drilling

Set-up for drilling

1 Emergency stop switch

(on both control panel ) to position
RELEASED MODE

2 Lever Feed speed to RAPID FEED ON 2

WARNING
Hazardous moving and rotating parts
Can cause severe injury
l Keep unauthorized
persons out of
working area
l Stay away from the rotating drill string

3 Run-up the rockdrill

4 Insert a drillrod

5 Mount a drillbit

6 Position the feed

7 Track oscillation shut-off valve to

BOTH CYLINDERS CLOSED

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 CAUTION
Use Boom lift to lift the tracks
Using Feed extension puts excessive load
onto the boom head
8

8 Achieve a stable 3-point set-up

Lever Boom lift (a) to DOWN

9 Lever Feed speed to RAPID FEED OFF

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Collaring & drilling down
the first rod

a) Lever Rotation to DRILLROTATION

b) Lever Impact / Flushing air to a

MAX. FLUSHING AIR (for DTH)
or c
c) Lever Flushing Air to max Flushing Air (for TH)
b
d) Switch DCT* to ON

2 Lever Feed to DRILLFEED

3 When the bit reaches the ground:

Lever Impact to REDUCED IMPACT

4 When solid rock is reached (min. 20 cm / 8"):

Lever Impact to FULL IMPACT

* optional

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5 Adjust Feed pressure in order to obtain the
optimum rotation torque:

Feed pressure too low:

- metallic noise from couplings
- couplings heat up
(and suffer increased wear)
- energy is lost
- excessive shank adapter and threads wear

Feed pressure too high:

- hole deviation
- threads get too tight
- drill bit wear

6 When coupling is ~ 25 cm (10") above drill

steel support:
Open Drill steel support halves

7 Lever Rotation to NEUTRAL

Lever Feed to REDUCED DRILL FEED

8 When the couplings create a metallic noise:

All levers to NEUTRAL

9 Switch DCT * to CLEANING

* optional
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Adding rods
1 Lever Rotation to REVERSE
Shank adapter / adapter rotates out of coupling

2 Lever Rotation to NEUTRAL

3 Lever Feed speed to RAPID FEED ON

4 Lever Feed to REVERSE FEED until rock drill

reaches the stop

5 Lever Feed speed to RAPID FEED OFF

6 Insert another rod

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7 In order to couple shank adapter to new rod
and new rod to old rod:
Lever Rotation to SLOW DRILL ROTATION
Lever Feed to DRILLFEED

8 Lever Flushing to MAX. FLUSHING AIR

a) for TH
b) for DTH
Lever Rotation to DRILL ROTATION
Lever Impact to REDUCED IMPACT
Switch DCT * to ON

9 When the coupling has passed the

drill steel support:
Close Drill steel support halves

10 Lever Impact to FULL IMPACT

11 Adjust Feed pressure in order to obtain the

optimum rotation torque (see page 35)

* optional

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Withdrawing the drill string

1 Lever Rotation to NEUTRAL

Lever Feed to REDUCED DRILL FEED

2 In order to loosen the couplings:

Keep lever Impact in FULL IMPACT for
another 3 - 6 sec

... 3 - 6 sec:

3 Lever Impact to NEUTRAL

Lever Feed to NEUTRAL
Keep switch DCT * in ON
lever Flushing air in MAX .FLUSHING AIR
a) for TH
b) for DTH
a

4 Lever Feed speed to RAPID FEED ON

5 Lever Feed to RAPID REVERSE FEED

until the coupling has passed the
drill steel support

* optional

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6 Lever Feed to NEUTRAL

7 Make sure that the drill steel support halves

are closed

8 Lever Flushing to NEUTRAL

a) for TH
a) for DTH
Switch DCT * to CLEANING for approx. 20 sec
a

... 20 sec:

9 Switch DCT * to OFF

10 In order to separate the shank adapter from

the drill string:
Lever Rotation to REVERSE until the shank
adapter has rotated out of the coupling

* optional

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11 Lever Rotation to NEUTRAL

12 In order to raise the rock drill a few centimeters:

Lever Feed to RAPID REVERSE

13 Lever Feed to NEUTRAL

14 Rotate top rod out of coupling by hand

15 Put the rod on a suitable place

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16 Lever Feed to RAPID FEED
until the shank adapter
reaches the coupling

17 Lever Feed to NEUTRAL

Lever Rotation to DRILLROTATION
until the shank adapter has safely
gripped the drill string
Do not tighten the thread !

18 Lever Feed to RAPID REVERSE FEED

19 Lever Feed to NEUTRAL

20 Continue with step 10 until there is only one rod

left in the drill string 39

21 Check the drill bit

Replace resp. grind if required

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When the drill string gets stuck
during withdrawing ...
NOTE

For TH / DTH you may

try with flushing air alone for the start

1 Lever Rotation to DRILLROTATION

and Lever Flushing air to
MAX. FLUSHING AIR
a) for TH a
a) for DTH
b

If this tightens the couplings too much:

- Arrest coupling on drill steel support

2 Lever Feed speed to RAPID FEED OFF

3 For a few seconds:

Lever Feed to REDUCED FEED PRESSURE
Lever Impact to REDUCED IMPACT

4 Lever Feed to NEUTRAL

Lever Impact to NEUTRAL

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Reconnection of the
feed swing cylinder
2
To simplify certain types of drilling work, it is
possible to reconnect the feed swing cylinder so
that the boom system can operate outside the 1
confines of the track frames

CAUTION
Operating the feed within sector 2 causes
reduced stability of the crawler. Strictly follow
the procedures given below in order to
prevent accidents

1 Emergency stop switch

(on both control panel) to
RELEASE MODE

2 Air valve to position OPEN

3 Position the feed beam horizontally

above the control panel

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4 Track oscillation shut-off valve to
BOTH CYLINDERS CLOSED

a
5 Remove
c b
a) Screws 6

b) Lock Plate

c) Pin

6 Make sure the other reception hole

is free from dirt and corrosion

7) Match (align) the cylinder rod end eye

to another eye of boom head by:
7a
a) operating feed swing cylinder &

b) Rotate the feed slowly by hand

CAUTION 7b

During the rotating the feed beam take

care it should not collide on DCT.

8b

8 Tap the cylinder pin (8a) in position & tighten

with screws (8b) on lock plate (8c) 8c

8a

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Settings and
maintenance
by the operator
Replacing the oilfilter cartridge
When the needle of return oil pressure gauge is in
the red field, the filter cartridge needs to be
replaced

1 Emergency stop switch

(on both control panel) to
PUSH MODE
SYSTEM DEPRESSURIZATION

2 In order to release residual pressure in the

hydraulic system:
Operate a Track control
(or any of the positioning controls)

3 Clean the filter cap

4a
4b

4 a) Remove the filter cap screws

b) Remove the filter cap

5 Remove the old filter cartridge

6 Insert a new filter cartridge

7 Mount the filter cap

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Cleaning the strainer
1 Emergency stop switch
(on both control panel) to position
PUSH MODE
SYSTEM DEPRESSURIZATION

2 Drain the oil by removing

the drain plug

4 Remove return line filter assembly

by removing screws

5 Remove strainer

5
6 Clean up the strainer

2
7 Assemble strainer, return line filter assly.,
drain plug

Tensioning the crawler tracks

1 Make sure the crawler drill is standing on

more or less horizontal ground

A = 25 - 50 mm !

2 Place a wooden plank on the crawler track

Check that the slack is between 25 - 50 mm

A > 50 mm ?

4 If the slack exceeds 50 mm, press in grease

through the nipple

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Setting the lubricating valves

1 Undo the wing nut

2 Increase (+) or decrease (-) the oil dosage by

turning the adjustment screw

3 Tighten the wing nut

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Technical data *
Masses
ROC 203 PC-00 2500 kg 5520 lbs

Optional Equipment
Dust collector DCT 60-E 85 kg 187 lbs
Assembly kit DCT 110 kg 242 lbs

Performance
Max. travel speeds (w/o compressor on level ground) 2.5 km/h 1.55 miles/h
Max. towing speed 5 km/h 3.1 miles/h
Tractive force 18.8 kN 4225 lbf
Tramming (w/o compressor) 20° 20°
Tramming with compressor (max. 3500kg.) 15° 15°
Max. longitudinal inclination for drilling 20° 20°
Max. lateral inclination
Tramming 20° 20°
Drilling 15° 15°
Drilling with reconnected feed swing cylinder 10° 10°
Average ground pressure 0.04 N/mm2 5.8 psi
Ground clearance 295 mm 11.63"
Track oscillation ± 12° ± 12°
Max. ambient temperature 45°C 113°F
Max. operating air pressure 12 bar 171.5 psi
Sound level 126 dB(A) 126dB(A)

Hydraulic system
Max. operating pressure 210 bar 3045 psi
Air motor
Type Piston motor
Performance max. 7.5 kW (at 6 bar) 10 hp
Torque max. 69 Nm 51 lbf.ft.
Rotation speed max. 1100 rpm 1100 rpm
Pump
Type Gear pump
Pressure max. max. 210 bar 3000 psi
Traction motor
Type Gerotor motor
Displacement per revolution 160cc
Filter (Filtration degree) 25 µm nominal 25 µm nominal

* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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Component specifications
Pneumatic chain feed Top Hammer
1) BMM 35K 157-00 (Single start)
Mass excl. rock drill 300 kg 661 lbs
Total length 5430 mm 17" 9.8"
Travel length 3940 mm 12’ 11"
Travel speed max. 0.3 m/s 11.8"/s
Feed force max. 8 kN 1800lbf
Air consumption during drilling max. 9 l/s 19 cfm

2) BMM 35K 859-00 (Five start)

Mass excl. rock drill 300 kg 661 lbs
Total length 5430 mm 17" 9.8"
Travel length 3940 mm 12’ 11"
Travel speed max. 0.3 m/s 11.8"/s
Feed force max. 12 kN 2700 lbf
Air consumption during drilling max. 9 l/s 19 cfm

Pneumatic chain feed Down-The-Hole

1) BMM 35K 257-01 (Single start)

Mass excl. rotation unit 295 kg 650 lbs
Total length 5430 mm 17' 9.8"
Travel length 4009 mm 13’ 1.8"
Travel speed max. 0.3 m/s 11.8" / s
Feed force max. 8 kN 1800 lbf
Air consumption during drilling max. at 6 bar 9 l/s 19 cfm

2) BMM 35K 859-01 (Five start)

Mass excl. rotation unit 295 kg 650 lbs
Total length 5430mm 17' 9.8"
Travel length 4009 mm 13’ 1.8"
Travel speed max. 0.3 m/s 11.8" / s
Feed force max. 12 kN 2700 lbf
Air consumption during drilling max. at 6 bar 9 l/s 19 cfm

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Pneumatic rock drill BBC 120 (TH)
Hole Dia 48-76 mm 2"-3"
Weight 69 kg. 152 lbs
Length 780 mm 2' 6.7"
Piston Dia 120 mm 4.72"
Stroke 65 mm 2.56"
Impact rate at 6 bar 2100 blows / min 2100 blows / min
Rotation speed 180 rpm 180 rpm
Air Consumption at 6 bar 212 l/s 448 cfm
Flushing:
Water 58 l/min. 263.6 lmp.gal/min
15.3 US gal/min
Air 45 l/min. 204.5 lmp.gal/min
11.9 US gal/min
Hose connections:
Impact mechanism 38 mm 1 1/2"
Rotation 10 mm 3/8"
Flushing water 19 mm 3/4"

Rotation unit BBR4 (DTH)

Weight 83 kg 183 lbs
Length 850 mm 2' 9.5"
Torque max. at 6 bar 900 Nm 662 lbs.ft.
Spindle speed range 0 to 70 rpm. 0 to 70 rpm.

Down The Hole Hammer COP 42

External diameter 96 mm 3.7"
Length without drill bit 960 mm 3’ 2"
Mass without drill bit 35 kg. 77 lbs
Working pressure max. 6-25 bar 85.7 psi
Hole size range 105-127 mm 4"-5"
Connecting threading size (male) - 2 3/8" API Reg.

Down The Hole Hammer COP 44

External diameter 98 mm 3.85"
Length w/o drill bit 1036 mm 3' 4.8"
Mass w/o drill bit 38 kg. 83.6 lbs
Working pressure max. 6 - 25 bar 85- 365 psi
Hole size range 110 - 130 mm 4.3"- 5.1'
Connecting threading size (male) - 2 3/8" API Reg.

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Recommended hydraulic oils and lubricants

Lubricating point Recommendation

Hydraulic oil tank l Use mineral-based hydraulic oils with good anti-wear, anti-rust, anti-oxidation and foam inhibiting
properties and with good air and water separation characteristics. Choose an oil with viscosity
grade (VG) and viscosity index (VI) in accordance with the table below. An oil with a high viscosity
index is less sensitive to the effects of temperature:
Hydraulic oil temperature in tank °C (°F) Viscosity Viscosity
Normal operating temp. Min. starting temp. Max. temp grade VG index VI
(viscosity 25-50 mm2/s (cST)) (viscosity min. (ISO 3448)
1000 mm2 /s (cST))
+ 45 to + 60 (113 to 140) -5 (23) 75 (167) ISO VG 68 min. 100
+ 35 to + 50 (95 to 122) -10 (14) 65 (149) ISO VG 46 min. 100
+ 25 to + 40 (77 to 104) -15 (5) 55 (131) ISO VG 32 min. 100
+ 10 to + 25 (50 to 77) -25 (13) 45 (113) ISO VG 15 min. 100
NB: When operating in extremely low temperature, installation of additional heating equipment is
recommended. If the oil temperature exceeds +60 °C (140 °F) during long periods, a tropical
oil cooler should be installed.

Lubricating oil tank l Mineral-based air-tool oils

Feed chains Viscosity grade
Ambient temperature °C (°F) (ISO 3448)
-30 to ± 0 (22 to 32) VG 32 - 68
-10 to + 20 (14 to 68) VG 68 - 100
+ 10 to + 50 (50 to 122) VG 100 - 150
or
l Transmission oils of hypoid type SAE HD 80W/90
Valid for ambient temperatures -30 to + 50 °C (22 to 122 °F)
Specification: MIL-L-2105C, EP tests L27 and L42

Grease nipples Operating temp. °C (°F)

Feed beam l Universal grease NLGI 2 lithium/molybdenum additive Max. 100 (212)
l Synthetic sodium or calcium grease Max. 140 (284)

Traction gears l Use mineral-based transmission oils (for cars) that conform to quality SAE HD 80W/90 and to the
Feed gear norm MIL-L-2105C

Air motro l Use mineral-based engine oils that conform to quality SAE20 W / 40
(Power pack)

Volumes

Lubricating oil tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 l 2.69 Imp.gal 3.17 US.gal

Hydraulic oil system, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 l 18.7 Imp.gal 22.5 US.gal
Hydraulic oil tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 l 18 Imp.gal 21 US.gal
Traction unit, planetary gear (each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 l 0.055 Imp.gal 0.066 US.gal
Feed gear (single boom version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1l 0.22 Imp.gal 0.26 US.gal
Air motor power pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 l 0.26 Imp.gal 0.31 US.gal

Tightening torques
Size Wrench size Tightening torque in Nm (lbf.ft.)
8.8 12.9
M 10 17 mm 49 (36) 69 (51)
M 12 19 mm 86 (63) 120 (89)
M 16 24 mm 210 (156) 295 (218)
M 20 30 mm 410 (303) 580 (428)

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Transport dimensions

Height
Without DCT ........ 1595 mm 5’ 2.8"
With DCT 60-E ............................. 3265 mm 10’ 8.5"
Width
Across tracks.................................. 1950 mm 6’ 4.7"
Incl. DCT 60-E in transport pos.... 2150 mm 7’ 1"
Incl. DCT 60-E in working pos...... 2635 mm 8’ 8"
Length 5500mm 18'1"

Track chain width........................................ 200 mm 7.8"

ATLAS COPCO

-203
ROC

ROC

Track oscillation

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Coverage area
(Boom swing)

72°

35°
37°

Manoeuvring possibilities
Max. and Min. height position as well as feed extension

800

ATLAS COPCO
03
C-2
RO

2672

ROC
1484
425

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Feed swing after reconnection of feed swing cylinder

°
68
13°

Feed swing angle at two positions of feed swing cylinders

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