Contents Introduction �����������������������������������������������������������������3 General info ..................3 How the hammer works ..............3 Safety ����������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Preparations �����������������������������������������������������������������4 Hose connection ................. 4 Setting up the rig ................5 What drill rig do you need ..............5 Safety: Preparations ................5 Operation ���������������������������������������������������������������������5 Getting started ..................
How the hammer works The Secoroc COP M6, M7 M8 down-the-hole hammers and drill bits operate at the bottom of the hole as one unit. A driver chuck (2) threads into the front end of the casing (7). The splined union between the driver chuck and drill bit (1) transmits rotation to the drill bit.
Safety Preparations General safety regulations Drill Rig and Portable Air • Before starting, read these instructions carefully and follow the For your personal safety it is very important that the air hoses are pieces of advice that are given. properly connected and secured. Dangerous Compressed Air. •...
Safety: Preparations Getting started In order to get optimal drilling the impact, feed and rotation must WARNING harmonize. Start off by setting the percussion pressure on the compressor. Secondly, set the rotation speed. Thirdly, set the feed force. Adjust your settings continuously. The goal is to have the •...
Rotation speed - recommendations the penetration rate. Follow the instructions given below. Hammer 1) Install a piece of chalk or a soapstone into COP M6 15–70 a piece of plastic pipe (1m/36" length) or tubing for safety. COP M7 20-70...
As an example, only 2–6 litres of water per minute (at 18 bar air pressure), injected into the main air line, is sufficient to control 3820 the dust when drilling with for example the COP M6 hammer. Too 4500 much water injection will have a very negative influence on the penetration rate of the hammer.
DANGER If you would like to know more about flushing media or have any questions regarding foaming concentrates not supplied by Epiroc, • When drilling on soft or unstable ground, great care must please consult your nearest Epiroc representative for advice.
If not, this could lead to premature damage on casing or bit. Please contact Epiroc Drilling Tools for the Breakout bench part number. Important: How to replace the drill bit Never use a sledge-hammer on down-the-hole COP hammers.
Incorrect fitting will result in severe damage to the ham- mer. • Smear the threads on the driver chuck with Epiroc’s thread grease. 2) Remove driver chuck, drill bit and bit retaining ring. The chuck •...
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CAUTION Weight of piston COP M6 17,4 kg (38.3 lbs.), COP M7 37.4 kg (82.5lbs.), COP M8 44.9 kg (99 lbs.). 4) Push the control tube out from the chuck side with a long bar, lift the control tube out and make sure both lower and upper buffer are in place.
3) Inspect the bit bushing for 6) Lubricate and assemble the wear or cracks. Lubricate the bit cover and control tube. Lube bushing with oil and place it in the cover unit and the control to the chuck side of the tube with COP oil.
Casing (diameter) Piston/control tube Wear limit COP M6, COP M7 and COP M8: Ex. control tube for COP M6, COP M7 and COP M8: COP M6: min. 135 mm. Wear limit: COP M7: min. 165 mm. Diametric clearance: max. 0,30 mm COP M8: min.
Choice of lubricating oil For the COP M-Series down-the-hole hammer it is recommended to use Epiroc COP oil or Matex. When choosing between other Apart from regular checking of the oil level in the lubricating oil types of lubricants, the oil should have: tank, always make sure that there is oil in the compressed air.
N�B� Always clean away from the hole in the pipe. Do NOT let grit fall into the hole in the pipe. After cleaning, always coat the threads with Epiroc thread grease before jointing. When to regrind Extend the life of your hammer...
Safety: Service Do not grind away too much cemented carbide Do not grind too much on the top of the buttons. Let a few millimetres of the wear flat DANGER remain on top of the button. • Take great care when breaking the driver chuck joint using Always grind broken buttons flat the bit removal tool in combination with reverse rotation.
Trouble shooting Fault Cause Remedy Check the air pressure. Check that all air passages leading to Air supply throttled or blocked. the hammer are open. Let operating air blow through rotation spindle on dry plank Oil is not reaching the impact mechanism of or similar.
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89010408 9706-CM-00-000-01-000-001 COP M6 hammer complete, API 3½" 89012343 9706-CM-LF-14P-00-0B0 Reg Pin O-ring* for bit retaining ring & bushing COP M6 hammer complete (24 bar) API 89012344 9706-CM-HF-14P-00-OBO 3 ½" Reg Pin Bit retaining ring assembly incl. 89010409 9706-CM-00-000-01-000-A02 O-ring COP M6 hammer complete, API 3½"...
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Secoroc COP M7 Down-the-hole hammer Ref. Part Prod. No. Product code Hammers and kits Prod. No. Product code Chuck 89012543 9707-CM-00-000-03-000-001 COP M7 complete, 4 1/2" API Pin 89012558 9707-CM-HF-17P-03-0B0 O-ring* for bit retaining ring & COP M7 complete 4 1/2" API Pin 89012625 9707-CM-LF-17P-03-0B0 bushing...
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Secoroc COP M8 Down-the-hole hammer Ref. Part Prod. No. Product code Hammers and kits Prod. No. Product code Chuck 89011571 9708-CM-00-000-02-H00-001 COP M8 Complete, 4’’ BECO pin 89012174 9708-CM-HF-B2P-02-HBO O-ring* for bit retaining ring COP M8 Complete, 4 1/2" API reg pin 89012175 9708-CM-HF-17P-02-HB0 Bit retaining ring assy.
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