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WARNING
IGNORING INSTRUCTIONS HAZARD!
To avoid death or injury you MUST read, understand and follow
operator's and maintenance manuals before installing, inspecting,
operating, servicing, testing, cleaning, transporting, storing,
dismantling or disposing of the product or a part or accessory of the
product. Keep this publication for future reference.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.......................................................................7
1.1 The purpose of these instructions............................................................ 7
1.1.1 Validity of the manuals...................................................................... 7
2 Safety and Environmental Instructions..........................9

2.1 Safety precautions...................................................................................... 9
2.2 Lifting instructions......................................................................................9
2.3 Disposal..................................................................................................... 11
3 Rotation head main components.................................. 13

3.1 Main components......................................................................................13
3.2 Lifting points............................................................................................. 13
4 Operation.........................................................................15
4.1 Taking a rotation head into use after a storage period......................... 15
4.2 General.......................................................................................................16
4.3 Hose connections..................................................................................... 16
4.4 Top sub installation...................................................................................17
5 Maintenance instructions.............................................. 19
5.1 Scheduled maintenance........................................................................... 19
5.2 After rotation head service.......................................................................19
5.3 Daily maintenance.....................................................................................19
5.3.1 Hydraulic rotation head MRH6........................................................ 19
5.4 Periodic maintenance............................................................................... 22
5.4.1 Removing the seals.........................................................................22
5.4.2 Before replacing the bushings and bearings................................... 22
5.4.3 Hydraulic rotation head MRH6........................................................ 23
5.5 Maintenance performed according to diesel engine hours.................. 34
5.5.1 First maintenance............................................................................34
5.5.2 Instructions for reading maintenance cards.................................... 34
5.5.3 Daily checks.................................................................................... 35
5.5.4 Every 50 hours................................................................................ 36
5.5.5 Every 500 hours.............................................................................. 37
5.5.6 Every 1000 hours............................................................................ 38
6 Repair instructions.........................................................39
6.1 General.......................................................................................................39
6.2 Orientation of the seals............................................................................ 40
6.3 Replacing the rotation shaft seals...........................................................40
6.4 Replacing the front cover scraper...........................................................44
6.5 Replacing the main shaft front seals...................................................... 45
6.6 Replacing the main shaft rear seals........................................................49
6.7 Replacing the main bearings................................................................... 52
6.7.1 Disassembling................................................................................. 52
6.7.2 Removing the bearings................................................................... 56
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6.7.3 Checking the rotation shafts' bearings............................................ 62
6.7.4 Installing the bearings..................................................................... 64
6.7.5 Assembling......................................................................................70
6.8 Special tools.............................................................................................. 74
7 Lubricants and capacities............................................. 75

7.1 Approved lubricants................................................................................. 75
7.2 Filling capacities....................................................................................... 75
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The purpose of these instructions
This manual contains supplementary information for operation,
maintenance and repair of a component.
These instructions must be followed along with other manuals of the rig,
any instructions given in local laws and regulations, any orders given by
local authorities, and all protective measures specific for the site.
Before operating, or performing maintenance or repair procedures for the
component or system described in this manual, read and understand the
information in operator´s and maintenance manuals supplied with the
machine. Pay special attention to the safety information in chapter Safety
and environmental instructions of those manuals.
1.1.1 Validity of the manuals
This manual, and especially the safety information, is valid only if no
unauthorized changes to the product are made.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have
caused changes to your product which are not included in this publication.
Note also that if a third party has made changes to the product after
delivery from the manufacturer, this publication does not include information
on these changes or their influences on the product.
Whenever a question arises regarding your product, or this manual, please
consult your local Sandvik representative for the latest available
information.
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2 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Safety precautions
DANGER
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!
Getting entangled in rotating parts will cause death or severe injury.
Carry out maintenance and repair work only when the rig is not
running. Make sure that the rig cannot be started unintentionally
during maintenance work.
Operating, service and adjustment procedures must be carried out

only by personnel with specialized operation and service training.
Read and ensure that you understand the operating, maintenance,
and safety instructions before using or servicing the component.
2.2 Lifting instructions
A B
The maximum load capacity of the lifting eye is marked on the eye
circumference (A) or the frame (B).

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CORRECT INCORRECT
Fasten the lifting eye bolt to the tapped hole. Screw the lifting eye bolt to
the object to be lifted, use washer if necessary.
If there is no thread in the lift hole, use nut to fasten the lifting eye. Use
suitable washers.
45° 45°
90° 90°
180°
NOTE! Refer to the manufacturer's load tables for maximum load of the
lifting device in various positions.

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2.3 Disposal
This section gives useful advice to identify which parts of the product are
recoverable, with a view to recycling or reusing the materials or
components for new applications. To ensure environmentally sound
treatment of a product and all of its components, the recovery issues are
already taken into account during the design phase of the product. Correct
handling of waste materials reduces costs and promotes the best use of the
components and materials.
• Metal parts: All the steel constructions and other metals of the body,
bearings, bushings, and rotation mechanisms are recyclable. The metals
can be melted and used as raw material for new products, except for
parts that have been in contact with substances that are regarded as
hazardous waste. The contaminated parts can usually be simply cleaned
or rinsed, after which they can be recycled.
• Plastic: Most plastic parts are recyclable, similarly to the metals. Each
plastic part carries information on the material used and a manufacturing
date, which can be used for determining whether the part can be
recycled.
• Rubber parts: Rubber parts must be cleaned before they are disposed
of.
• Sensor waste: Electrical and electronic components contain valuable
and recyclable materials, and in addition a set of chemicals and heavy
metals. Electrical components that are classified as hazardous waste
(batteries, circuit boards) and other hazardous waste must be delivered
to a licensed waste treatment location or be disposed of according to
local regulations. Never dump hazardous electrical or electronic waste.
• Oils and fluids: Oil waste must not be disposed of by burning, and
under no circumstances must oil be poured down the drain or into water
systems. Waste oil shall be collected in appropriate containers. The best
containers for collecting oil waste are the original containers for the oils.
The original containers already have the necessary warning labels, are
easy to close, and can be moved around fairly easily. Always strike out
the product name on the label and clearly label the container "oil waste".
Empty oil containers must not be dumped in landfills without having
been cleaned. Cleaned plastic containers can be disposed of as regular
waste. Most countries have arranged a recycling system for metal
barrels. Greases, fuels, solvents, and other substances must not be
mixed with oil waste.

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3 ROTATION HEAD MAIN COMPONENTS

3.1 Main components
6
5 7
4
3
2
1
8
9
1 Floating spindle 2 Spindle adapter

3 Front cover 4 Main bearing pre-load unit
5 Gearbox 6 Identification information
7 Rotation motors 8 Air inlet
9 Rear cover
3.2 Lifting points

MRH6 weight: approx. 550 kg.
Lifting points

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Remove the bolt from one of the lifting points and install a lifting lug (1) into
its place. Make sure that the lifting lug is tightened against the machined
surface of the rotation head.
Attach the lifting strap or chain to the rotation head and to the lifting hook as
shown in the figure.
After lifting, remove the lifting lug (1) and install the bolt back in its place.

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4 OPERATION
4.1 Taking a rotation head into use after a storage period
To ensure trouble-free operation, the rotation head must be serviced after a
longer storage period.
For more information about the tasks, see sections Maintenance
instructions (Page 19) and Repair instructions (Page 39).
After a storage period from one month to six months

• Apply grease to all lubrication points
• Check for any leaks
Repair all leaks before operating the rotation head. If there are any
abnormal noises coming from the rotation head, inspect and repair the
cause before continuing operation.
After a storage period from six months to twelve months

• Replace the flushing line seals from the rotation head and spindle
• Replace the gearbox oils
• Test run the rotation head for at least 15 minutes
• Check for any abnormal noises
After a storage period over twelve months, or if the storage period is

unknown
• Replace the flushing line seals from the rotation head and spindle
• Replace the gearbox seals
• Replace the gearbox oils
• Test run the rotation head for at least 15 minutes
• Check for any abnormal noises

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4.2 General
RISK OF DAMAGING THE ROTATION HEAD!
Long-lasting rattling of the DTH-hammer could cause damage to the
NOTICE rotation head bearings.
Avoid unnecessary rattling without rotation.
4.3 Hose connections
1
2
3
4
1 2
3
1 Rotation, drain
2 Rotation, A
3 Rotation, B
4 Air

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4.4 Top sub installation

> 75 mm
Before installing a new top sub, ensure that the sealing pipe is deep
enough inside the floating spindle. The front face of the sealing pipe should
be at least 75 mm deep from the front face of the floating spindle.

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5 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Scheduled maintenance
The idea of scheduled maintenance is to take the rotation head in for
servicing before a failure stops it during operation. This will prevent
expensive consequential failures and downtime that adversely affects
production.
The maintenance interval varies according to local conditions and must
therefore be determined on the basis of experience.
When defining the correct maintenance interval, initially the manufacturer's
scheduled maintenance interval should be consulted first and then the
maintenance interval should be adjusted until a suitable maintenance
interval for local conditions is determined.
The rotation head seals are considered as wear components. A leaking
seal must be replaced as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the
rotation head.
In addition to this, the rotation head should undergo maintenance whenever
the operator reports a malfunction that could lead to a failure or production
downtime.
5.2 After rotation head service

After the maintenance is complete, the reinstalled components, especially
when surfaces are worn, settle into their proper places for a while, possibly
causing the bolts to loosen.
Following maintenance, re-tighten all the rotation head bolts after
drilling about 100–200 meters.
5.3 Daily maintenance

5.3.1 Hydraulic rotation head MRH6
Checking the possible leaks
1. Check the rotation head for leaks.

If there is a leak, determine the cause for it and repair the source to
avoid further damage.
Checking the condition of the hoses and connectors
1. Visually check the condition of the hoses and connectors of the rotation
head.
2. Check that the connectors are not loose.
3. Check that the hoses do not chafe on anything.
4. Any faulty hoses or connectors must be changed before operating the
machine.
If necessary, contact local Sandvik service.

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Checking the rotation head oil level
1. Turn the feed to a vertical position.

2. Check that the oil level is visible in the expansion tank.
3. Add oil into the expansion tank if the oil level is not visible.
Add oil until the expansion tank is approximately half full. Do not fill the
expansion tank completely.

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Greasing the floating spindle
RISK OF DAMAGING THE ROTATION HEAD SEALS!

Using wrong type of grease could cause premature wearing of seals.
NOTICE Use the correct type of grease for the component is question. Note
that the floating spindle and the air valve hub are greased with
different types of grease.
Refer to the section Lubricants and capacities for the correct grease type.
1. Grease the floating spindle from the grease nipples (2 pcs).
Apply grease the amount of ten strikes of the standard grease press.

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5.4 Periodic maintenance

5.4.1 Removing the seals
The seals are sensitive and important components of a rotation head.
When disassembling a rotation head, always replace all seals and O-rings.
Be careful not to scratch the seal grooves and components inside the
rotation head.
RISK OF DAMAGING THE ROTATION HEAD!

NOTICE Do not scratch the seal grooves.
5.4.2 Before replacing the bushings and bearings

The best method for installing the bushings and bearings is to take
advantage of temperature differences. The force needed in installation is
smaller when using cooled bushings and warm parts.
Before starting the maintenance work, put the new bushings in a freezer.
After removing the bushings and/or bearings, wash the other parts with hot
water, do not heat the parts.
Note! Do not install seals to cold parts, they may become brittle and break.
Let the parts warm up before installing the new seals.

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5.4.3 Hydraulic rotation head MRH6

Checking the installation of the floating spindle
When taking a new rotation head into use or if the floating spindle has been
removed, check the tightness of the thread after one hour of drilling.
1. Check that the end faces of the floating spindle and the spindle adapter
are attached to each other.
2. Retighten the floating spindle if there is a gap between the end faces.

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Greasing the air valve hub
RISK OF DAMAGING THE ROTATION HEAD SEALS!

Using wrong type of grease could cause premature wearing of seals.
NOTICE Use the correct type of grease for the component is question. Note
that the floating spindle and the air valve hub are greased with
different types of grease.
Refer to the section Lubricants and capacities for the correct grease type.
1. Grease the air valve hub from the grease nipples (4 pcs) in the rear
cover.

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Checking the fastening of the rotation head
RISK OF DAMAGING THE ALUMINUM FRAMES.

Too high tightening torque of the slide piece frame bolts (2) will
NOTICE damage the aluminum frames.
Use the correct tightening torque of 120 Nm.
6x 1
6x 2 2
1
Note! Only use a calibrated, high-quality torque wrench.

1. Check the tightness of the mounting bolts (1)(12 pcs) to the carriage.
2. Tighten any loose bolts.
The correct tightening torque is 530 Nm.
3. Check the tightness of the slide piece frame bolts (2)(12 pcs).
4. Tighten any loose bolts.

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Checking the tightness of the floating spindle bolts
Note! Only use a calibrated, high-quality torque wrench.

1. Check the tightness of the bolts (12 pcs).
Checking the condition of the main shaft seals
1. Check the main shaft seals for possible leaks.

A main shaft seal is leaking if there is:
• a noticeable air flow from the rear cover's leak holes
• a noticeable amount of oil leaking from under the front cover's
scraper.
2. Replace any leaking seal.
Refer to the rotation head's repair instructions.
Related information
Replacing the main shaft front seals (Page 45)

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Replacing the main shaft rear seals (Page 49)
Changing the rotation head oil
1
1
There are three oil filling and draining plugs (1) in the gearbox. There is
also a magnetic plug (2) to catch any metal residue from the oil.
1. Move the rotation head to a horizontal position so that one of the oil
draining plugs (1) points straight downwards.
2. Place a receptacle under the oil draining plug.
3. Open the oil draining plug and let the used oil drain off into the
receptacle.
Make sure that also the expansion tank is drained.
4. Clean the drain plug and its sealing surface from the gearbox.
5. Close the drain plug.
6. Open the magnetic plug (2) and clean it.
If there is excess metal residue in the plug, determine and repair the
cause before operating the rotation head.
7. Close the magnetic plug.
8. Move the rotation head so that one of the oil filling plugs (1) points
straight upwards.
9. Open the plug and fill in the new oil.
Refer to the section Approved lubricants for the correct oil type, and to
the section Filling capacities for the correct filling quantity.
10. Close the filling plug.
11. Move the rotation head to a vertical position.
12. Fill oil into the expansion tank until it is approximately half full. Do not fill
the expansion tank completely.
Related information
Approved lubricants (Page 75)
Filling capacities (Page 75)

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Replacing the floating spindle seals and wearing parts
3
2
1 4
1. Remove the floating spindle assembly (6) from the air inlet hub (5).
5
6
2. Open and remove the top sub flange bolts (7) and washers (8).
3
10
7
8
9
3. Remove the top sub flange (10) from the floating hub (9).
4. Remove the O-ring (3).

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5. Remove the floating shaft (11) and the sealing pipe (12).
2
10 4 12
1
9
11
6. Remove the wiper (1).

7. Remove the shaft seals (2) and (4).
8. Remove the pins (13) from the floating shaft (11).
13
11
9. Clean all the components.

10. Grease the pins (13) and install them back into the floating shaft (11).
11. Install the new wiper (1) into the floating hub (9).
Make sure to install the wiper in the correct direction.
12. Install the new shaft seals (2) and (4) into their place.
Make sure to install the seals in the correct direction.
13. Install the floating shaft (11) into the floating hub (9).
14. Place the new O-ring (3) to the groove on the floating hub (9).
15. Install the top sub flange (10) to the floating hub (9).
16. Install and tighten the top sub flange bolts (7).
Use new lockwashers (8).
Use the cross-tightening method.
17. Install the sealing pipe (12).

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Replacing the air valve seals and scraper
1. Open and remove the rear cover mounting bolts (1) and washers.
2
1
2. Remove the rear cover (2) from the gearbox.

3. Remove the scraper (3) and the seals (4) from the rear cover (2).
4. Clean the rear cover.

5. Open and remove the air valve hub mounting bolts (5).
7
6

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6. Remove the air valve hub (6).

7. Remove the O-ring (7) from the air valve hub (6).
8. Clean the air valve hub.
9. Check the sealing surfaces of the air valve hub.
The sealing surfaces can be lightly polished, if needed.
Replace the air valve hub if there is excessive wear on its sealing
surfaces.
10. Install the new O-ring (7) to the air valve hub (6).
6 7
11. Install the air valve hub (6) back to the gearbox.
12. Install and tighten the air valve hub mounting bolts (5).
13. Install the new seals (4) into the rear cover (2).
14. Install the scraper (3) into the rear cover (2).
Use the special tool (T2).
Note the correct orientation of the scraper (3).
T2
T2
3
4
3

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15. Install the rear cover (2) back to the gearbox.

Note the correct orientation of the rear cover. The leak holes (A) should
be pointing downwards.
A
16. Install and tighten the rear cover mounting bolts (1).
Checking and adjusting the pre-load of the main bearings
RISK OF DAMAGING THE MAIN BEARINGS!

Too low or too high pre-load will cause premature wearing of the
NOTICE main bearings, and possible damage to the rotation head.
Make sure that the main bearing pre-load is correctly adjusted. Only
use calibrated, high-quality torque wrench.
1. Open and remove the front cover bolts (2) and washers.
2
1
2. Pull the front cover (1) apart from the gearbox.

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3. Loosen the torque bolt nuts (4).
3
4
4. Loosen the clamp locking bolts (3).

5. Check the tightness of the torque bolts (7).
The correct tightening torque is 30 Nm. Do not over tighten the bolts.
Make sure that the gaps (A) between the wedge (5) and the clamp (6)
stay equal when tightening the bolts (7).
5
A A
A A
5 6 7
6. Tighten the torque bolt nuts (4).


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7. Tighten the clamp locking bolts (3).

8. Install the front cover (1) back to its place.
9. Install the front cover mounting bolts (2).
Use new lockwashers.
5.5 Maintenance performed according to diesel engine hours

5.5.1 First maintenance
After the first* 1-20 diesel hours:

Check the installation of the floating spindle
* also after the first 1-20 diesel hours whenever the floating spindle has
been removed.
After the first** 250 diesel hours:

Check and adjust the pre-load of the main bearings
Change the rotation head oil
** also after the first 250 diesel hours whenever any bearings or gear
wheels are replaced inside the rotation head.
5.5.2 Instructions for reading maintenance cards
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Maintenance card heading Hour type and amount

2 Maintenance procedure column Maintenance procedure to be performed
3 Symbol column Symbol representing the maintenance procedure
Maintenance manual page for additional information on
4 Page number column
the maintenance procedure

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Check the box when the maintenance procedure is com-

5 Check column
pleted
6 Notes column Enter any notes on the maintenance procedure here
Maintenance card symbol descriptions
Adjust Check
Change/Replace Lubricate
Drain Measure
Service Clean
The maintenance schedule is based on applicable OEM service schedules

and Sandvik standards for machine maintenance. Some intervals may
need to be adjusted based on mine-specific applications and/or
environments. Be aware that adjusting service intervals will void warranties
on specific components. Contact your local Sandvik representative before
adjusting service intervals.
5.5.3 Daily checks
Operation hours - Daily
Maintenance procedure Notes
Perform the maintenance procedures of
See the instructions for reading
all relevant shorter intervals at the same
maintenance cards.
time.
HYDRAULIC ROTATION HEAD MRH6
Check the possible leaks 19
Check the condition of the hoses and
19
connectors
Check the rotation head oil level 20
Grease the floating spindle 21
When completed:
Date .................................................................... Operation hours ....................................................
Approved ............................................................

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5.5.4 Every 50 hours

Diesel hours - 50 HOURS
maintenance cards.
time.
Grease the air valve hub 24
Check the fastening of the rotation head 25

Check the tightness of the floating spindle
26
bolts
When completed:
Date .................................................................... Diesel hours ..........................................................
Approved ............................................................

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maintenance cards.
time.
Check the condition of the main shaft
26
seals
Change the rotation head oil 27
When completed:
Approved ............................................................

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maintenance cards.
time.
Replace the floating spindle seals and
28
wearing parts
Replace the air valve seals and scraper 30
Check and adjust the pre-load of the main
32
bearings
When completed:
Approved ............................................................

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6 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 General
WARNING
CRUSHING HAZARD!
Falling rotation head components could cause death or severe
injury.
Do not disassemble the rotation head without supporting the
removed components with a hoist and suitable lifting equipment.
If any of the flanges are opened, clean the mounting surfaces before
reassembling and apply protection oil on the surfaces. Apply the oil only
outside of the O-ring and not into the threaded holes. The correct oil type is
corrosion protection oil Cortec VpCl-369.
Weights
The main component weights are shown below. These are approximate
values only for the components in question. Any attached component will
increase the weight above the listed value.
Use a hoist and suitable lifting equipment when lifting heavy components.
Component: Weight:
Floating spindle 42 kg
Flushing head 23 kg
Front carriage 30 kg
Main shaft 22 kg
Spool 71 kg
Hose support assembly 27 kg
Rear carriage 33 kg
Planetary gear 28 kg
Rotation motor 18 kg

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6.2 Orientation of the seals

WARNING! ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION HAZARD!
Incorrectly installed seals will result in oil and air leaks, and possible
damage to the rotation head.
Every seal must be installed facing the correct direction for them to
function properly.
Make sure that there are no leaks in the rotation head after any
maintenance or repair procedure.
The correct orientation of the seals
6.3 Replacing the rotation shaft seals

1. Drain the oil from the rotation head.
2. Open and remove the rotation motor mounting bolts (1).
3. Remove the rotation motor (2).

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4. Open and remove the seal housing mounting bolts (3).
5
4
3
5. Pull the rotation shaft (4) and the seal housing (5) out from the rotation
motor assembly.
6. Remove the seal housing (5) from the rotation shaft (4).
4
7. Remove the circlips (6), Seals (7), and the O-ring (8) from the seal
housing.
8
6
7
5
7
6
8. Clean the seal housing.

9. Check the condition of the rotation shafts sealing surfaces.

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10. Install the new seals (7) into the seal housing.
Note the correct orientation of the seals (7).
7
T1
11. Install the circlips (6) and the O-ring to the seal housing.
6
8
6

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12. Install the seal housing (5) onto the rotation shaft (4).
Use a cone-shaped tool (A) to prevent damaging the seals during
installing.
4 5
13. Install the rotation shaft (4) with the seal housing (5) into the rotation
motor.
5
4
3
14. Install and tighten the bolts (3).

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15. Install the rotation motor assembly (2) into the rotation head.
16. Install and tighten the bolts (1).

Note that the longer bolts are installed to the outer mounting holes (B).
17. Fill oil into the rotation head.
The procedure is similar with the other rotation motor.
Related information
Changing the rotation head oil (Page 27)
6.4 Replacing the front cover scraper

2
1
2. Remove the front cover (1) from the gearbox.

3. Remove the scraper (3) from the front cover.
Make sure not to damage the seal groove.
3

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4. Clean the front cover.

5. Install the new scraper (3) into the front cover.
T5
T5
6. Install the front cover (1) back to its place.

7. Install the front cover mounting bolts (2).
6.5 Replacing the main shaft front seals

1
2
3. Remove the front cover (1) from the gearbox.

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4. Check the condition of the front cover scraper. Replace the scraper if
needed.
Refer to the section Replacing the front cover scraper.
5. Open and remove the front seal frame bolts (3) and washers.
5
4
3
6. Remove the front seal frame (4) from the gearbox.

8. Remove the seals (6) from the front seal frame (4).
6
9. Clean the front seal frame (4).

10. Check the corresponding sealing surfaces from the collar.

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11. Install the first seal (6) into the front seal frame (4).
Note the correct orientation of the seal.
T6 T6
6 4
12. Turn the front seal frame around.

13. Install the second seal (6) into the front seal frame (4).
T6 T6
6
6

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14. Install the O-ring (5) to the front seal frame (4).
Use grease to keep the O-ring in place during installing.
5
4
3
15. Install the front seal frame back to the gearbox.

Note the correct orientation of the front seal frame. The spring pins (7)
and the plugs (8) should be positioned as in the figure below.
8
8
7
Front view
16. Install and tighten the front seal frame bolts (3).
17. Install the front cover (1) to the gearbox.

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18. Install and tighten the front seal frame bolts (2).
Related information
Replacing the front cover scraper (Page 44)
6.6 Replacing the main shaft rear seals

2. Open and remove the rear cover mounting bolts (1).
3 4
2
1
3. Remove the rear cover (2).

4. Open and remove the air valve hub mounting bolts (3).
5. Remove the air valve hub (4).
6. Check the condition of the air valve seals and the scraper. Replace the
seals and the scraper if needed.
Refer to the section Replacing the air valve seals and scraper.

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7. Open and remove the rear seal frame mounting bolts (5).
Do not remove the three bolts (A) which are on the same bolt circle with
the rear seal frame mounting bolts (5).
6
5
8. Remove the rear seal frame (6) from the gearbox.

9. Remove the seals (7) from the rear seal frame (6).
6 7
10. Remove the O-ring (8) from the rear seal frame (6).
11. Clean the rear seal frame (6).
12. Check the corresponding sealing surfaces from the seal bushing.

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13. Install the first seal (7) into the rear seal frame (6).
T4
T4
7
6
14. Turn the rear seal frame around.

15. Install the second seal (7) into the rear seal frame (6).
T4
T4
7 6
16. Install the O-ring (8) to the rear seal frame (6).

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17. Install the rear seal frame (6) back to the gearbox.
18. Install and tighten the rear seal frame bolts (5).
19. Install the air valve hub (4) to the gearbox.
20. Install and tighten the air valve hub mounting bolts (3).
21. Install the rear cover (2) to the gearbox.
Note the correct orientation of the rear cover. The leak holes should be
pointing downwards.
22. Install and tighten the rear cover mounting bolts (1).
Related information
Replacing the air valve seals and scraper (Page 30)
6.7 Replacing the main bearings

6.7.1 Disassembling
2. Remove the rotation motors (1), rear cover (2), air valve hub (3), rear
seal frame (4), front seal frame (5), front cover (6), and spindle
assembly.
Check the seals and O-rings of these components. Replace if needed.
6
2
5
4
3

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3. Open and remove the spindle adapter mounting bolts (8).
11
10
9
8
4. Remove the spindle adapter (9).

5. Open and remove the flange mounting bolts (10).
6. Remove the flange (11).
7. Open and remove the clamp adjustment locking nuts (12).
12
13
12
8. Open and remove the clamp locking bolts (13).

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9. Open and remove the clamp adjusting bolts (14).
14
15
15
14
10. Remove the clamp halves (15).

11. Open and remove the wedge mounting bolts (16).
17
16
12. Remove the wedges (17).

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13. Remove the collar (19):

a) Open and remove the bolts (18).
b) Install the special tools (T9) into the threaded holes (A).
c) Use the special tools (T9) to remove the collar (19).
d) Remove the key (20).
21
T9 20
19
18

15. Open and remove the seal bushing mounting bolts (22).
T9
23
22
B 24
16. Remove the seal bushing (23).

Install the special tools (T9) into the threaded holes (B) and use them to
remove the seal bushing (23).
Related information

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Replacing the rotation shaft seals (Page 40)

6.7.2 Removing the bearings
T7 2
T8 3
1
2
T8 T7 5
1 Collar
2 Rear roller bearing
3 Shaft nut

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4 Cone bushing
5 Locking ring
1. Install the special tool (T7) with the special tools (T8) on the shaft,
against the cone bushing (4).
Tighten the special tools (T8) to 10 Nm.
T7 5
T8 10 Nm 25 Nm T8
3
2. Release the locking ring's (5) tab from the shaft nut (3).
3. Open the shaft nut (3) and tighten it against the special tool (T7).
4. Tighten the special tools (T8) to 25 Nm.

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5. If tightening of the special tools (T8) did not loosen the cone bushing
(4), hit the special tool (T7) with a hammer until the cone bushing
becomes loose.
T7 4
T7 T8
3 5
1 2
6. Remove the special tools (T7) and (T8).

7. Open the shaft nut (3) and remove it with the locking ring (5).
8. Remove the collar (1), roller bearing (2), and the cone bushing (4).

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9. Remove the cover (6):

a) Open and remove the cover mounting bolts (7).
b) Open and remove the screws (8).
c) Install the special tools (T10) into the threaded holes from
which you removed the screws (8).
d) Use the special tools (T10) to remove the cover (6).
T10
6
3x
7
10
9
8
10. Remove the O-rings (9) and (10).

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11. Open and remove the spur wheel mounting bolts (11).
T10
4x
12
11
12. Install the special tools (T10) into four of the threaded holes of the spur
wheel (12).
13. Use the special tools (T10) to remove the spur wheel (12).
14. Install the special tools (T11) into the threaded holes of the main shaft
(13).
15
14
T11
13
8x
15. Use the special tools (T11) to remove the main shaft (13) from the
bearings (14) and (15).
16. Remove the inner rings and rollers of the bearings (14) and (15).

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17. Remove the flange (19):

a) Open and remove the flange mounting bolts (16).
b) Remove the bolts (18).
c) Install the special tools (T11) into the threaded holes from
which you removed the bolts (18).
d) Use the special tools (T11) to remove the flange (19).
T11 17
14
3x
15
16
19
18
18. Remove the outer rings of the bearings (14) and (15).
Use the special tools (T11) to remove the outer ring of the bearing (15)
from the flange (19).

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6.7.3 Checking the rotation shafts' bearings
1. Check the condition of the rotation shafts' bearings.

Replace the bearings if the rollers do not roll freely, there is seizure or
burning marks on the bearings, or if there is excessive wear on the
bearings.
Replacing the rotation shafts' bearings
1. Remove the bearings (3):

a) Remove the circlips (1).
b) Remove the bushings (2).
c) Remove the bearings (3).
Use a puller if needed.
3
2
1 2 3 1
2. Clean the frame.

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3. Install the new bearings (3) into the frame.

Use a suitable punch (A).
A
3
1 2 3
4. Install new bushings (2) and circlips (1) into the frame.
5. Replace the inner rings of the bearings (3) from the ends of the both
rotation shafts.

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6.7.4 Installing the bearings

Take advantage of temperature differences when installing the bearings. Do
not overheat the bearings.
Replace all lockwashers with new ones, when assembling the rotation
head.
1. Install the O-ring (17) to the frame.
Use grease to keep the O-ring in place.
17
16
19
18
2. Install the flange (19) to the frame.

3. Install and tighten the flange mounting bolts (16).
4. Install the bolts (18).
5. Install the outer rings of the bearings (14) and (15).
15
19
14
15
19
14

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6. Install the inner ring and the rollers of the bearing (14) onto the main
shaft (13).
13
13
14 14
7. Install the main shaft (13) with the bearing (14) into the frame.
15
15
13
13
8. Install the inner ring and the rollers of the bearing (15) onto the main
shaft.
Note that the final pre-load of the bearings (14) and (15) will be adjusted
when the wedges are installed and the clamp is tightened.

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9. Install the spur wheel (12) onto the main shaft (13).
13
12
11
10. Install and tighten the spur wheel mounting bolts (11).

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11. Install the O-ring (10) to the frame.

10
8
9
12. Install the O-ring (9) into the cover (6).

13. Install the cover (6) to the frame.
14. Install and tighten the cover mounting bolts (7).
15. Install and tighten the screws (8).
16. Clean any protective agents from the roller bearing (2), shaft nut (3),
cone bushing (4), and locking ring (5).
17. Lubricate the roller bearing (2) and cone bushing (4) with oil.

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18. Install the roller bearing (2) into the collar (1).
Use a suitable punch (A).
2 1
2
1
19. Install the cone bushing (4) onto the main shaft (13) as far as it goes.
Use a screwdriver or similar to open the cone bushing slightly to ease
the installation.
1
2
13 4
20. Install the collar (1) with the roller bearing (2) to the cover (6).
21. Install and tighten the collar mounting bolts.

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22. Rotate the main shaft (13) to align the bearing rollers (2) properly.
13
23. Install the shaft nut (3) without the locking ring (5) onto the cone
bushing.
24. Tighten the shaft nut (3) until 0.08 - 0.10 mm bearing clearance is
achieved:
a) Tighten the shaft nut (3) slightly.
b) Rotate the main shaft (13).
c) Measure the clearance of the bearing rollers (2) with a feeler
gauge (B).
Measure the clearance from the unloaded side of the bearing. Make
sure that there is no clearance on the opposite side of the bearing to get
a correct measurement.
d) Do the steps a to c again, until the correct clearance is
achieved.
25. Remove the shaft nut (3).
The roller bearing (2) should stay in place on the cone bushing (4).

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26. Install the shaft nut (3) with the locking ring (5) onto the cone bushing
(4).
3
5
27. Tighten the shaft nut.

Make sure that the final clearance of the bearing rollers is correct (the
minimum clearance is 0.067 mm).
28. Bend one tab from the locking ring (5) into a slot on the shaft nut (3).
29. Make sure that the main shaft (13) rotates freely.
6.7.5 Assembling
Replace all lockwashers with new ones, when assembling the rotation
head.
1. Install the O-ring (24) onto the main shaft (25).
25
23
22
24
2. Install the seal bushing (23) to the main shaft (25).

3. Install and tighten the seal bushing mounting bolts (22).

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4. Install the O-ring (21) onto the main shaft.
21
20
19
18
B A
5. Put the key (20) into the slot (A) of the main shaft.
6. Install the collar (19) onto the main shaft so that the key (20) goes into
the slot (B).
7. Install the bolts (18) to the collar (19).
8. Put the wedges (17) around the main shaft (25), behind the main shaft's
front flange.
17
25
16
9. Install the wedge mounting bolts (16). Do not tighten the bolts.

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10. Put the clamp halves (15) around the main shaft, behind the wedges
(17).
14
15
15
14
17
11. Install the clamp adjusting bolts (14).

12. Tighten the clamp adjusting bolts (14) to 30 Nm.
For the correct adjusting procedure, refer to the section Checking and
adjusting the pre-load of the main bearings.
13. Tighten the wedge mounting bolts (16) to 43 Nm.
14. Install the clamp locking bolts (13).
12
13
12
15
15. Tighten the clamp locking bolts (13) to 150 Nm.

16. Install the clamp adjustment locking nuts (12).
17. Tighten the clamp adjustment locking nuts (12) to 100 Nm.

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18. Install the flange (11) to the main shaft (25).
25
11
10
9
8
19. Install and tighten the flange mounting bolts (10).

20. Install the spindle adapter (9) to the flange (11).
21. Install and tighten the spindle adapter mounting bolts (8).
22. Install the rotation motors (1), rear cover (2), air valve hub (3), rear seal
frame (4), front seal frame (5), front cover (6), and spindle assembly.
Check the seals and O-rings of these components. Replace if needed.
6
2
5
4
3

Related information
Replacing the rotation shaft seals (Page 40)
Checking and adjusting the pre-load of the main bearings (Page 32)

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6.8 Special tools

T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1
T11
T10
T9
T7 T8
Tool ID Dimensions, mm Qty Tool ID Dimensions, mm Qty

T1 BG00999279 ø85.3 x 36 1 T7 BG00998505 ø150 x 90 1
T2 BG01015176 ø80 x 45 1 T8 AF00500395 M8 x 50 6
T3 BG01022284 ø180 x 50 1 T9 AF00100740 M12 x 50 2
T4 BG01014742 ø180 x 50 1 T10 BG01015991 M20 x 50 4
T5 BG01013877 ø250 x 50 1 T11 AF00101133 M16 x 80 8
T6 BG00998992 ø270 x 50 1

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7 LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

7.1 Approved lubricants
Lubrication oil for the gearbox:
• Shell Omala S4 GX 320
Lubrication grease for the floating spindle:
• Shell Gadus S2 V220AD
Lubrication grease for the air valve hub (rear cover grease nipples):
• Shell Retinax EP2 NLGI-2
7.2 Filling capacities

Rotation head gearbox: 10.0 L (2.6 U.S. gal).

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2 Safety and Environmental Instructions..........................9

3 Rotation head main components.................................. 13

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2 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Operating, service and adjustment procedures must be carried out

2.2 Lifting instructions

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3 ROTATION HEAD MAIN COMPONENTS

1 Floating spindle 2 Spindle adapter

3.2 Lifting points

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After a storage period from one month to six months

After a storage period from six months to twelve months

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4.3 Hose connections

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4.4 Top sub installation

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5.2 After rotation head service

5.3 Daily maintenance

1. Check the rotation head for leaks.

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Checking the rotation head oil level

1. Turn the feed to a vertical position.

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Greasing the floating spindle

RISK OF DAMAGING THE ROTATION HEAD SEALS!

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5.4 Periodic maintenance

RISK OF DAMAGING THE ROTATION HEAD!

5.4.2 Before replacing the bushings and bearings

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5.4.3 Hydraulic rotation head MRH6

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Greasing the air valve hub

RISK OF DAMAGING THE ROTATION HEAD SEALS!

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Checking the fastening of the rotation head

RISK OF DAMAGING THE ALUMINUM FRAMES.

Note! Only use a calibrated, high-quality torque wrench.

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Checking the tightness of the floating spindle bolts

Note! Only use a calibrated, high-quality torque wrench.