Drill Steel Information..........................19 Chapter 2-Parts Manual..........................22 Notes..............................39 Warranty..............................40 Ordering Information...........................41 It is Minnich’s policy to constantly strive to See engine manual for information pertaining improve our products. The information, spec- to the engine. ifications, and illustrations in this publication are based on the information in effect at the same time as approval for printing and pub- lishing.
GENERAL WARNINGS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Engine exhaust and some of its constituents, and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the Sate of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
GENERAL SAFETY Do not operate or service the equipment before SAFETY SYMBOLS reading the entire manual. Safety precautions Potential hazards associated with the operation should be followed at all times when operating this of this equipment will be referenced with hazards equipment.
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∆ Never use accessories or attachments that are glasses, respirator protection, hearing pro- not recommended by Minnich for the equip- tection, steel-toes boots and other protec- ment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury tive devises required by the job or city and to user may result.
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GENERAL SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY/DECOMMISSIONING ∆ DO NOT expose vibrator to rain. ∆ DO NOT use vibrator motor in damp or wet ∆ DO NOT pour waste or oil directly into the locations without proper electrical circuits. ground, down a drain or into any water ∆...
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∆ Make sure air line is cleaned out and is of the proper size and pressure rating for the drill unit. WARNING ∆ Make sure the lubricator is filled with proper NOISE MAY DAMAGE HEARING lubricant. See Minnich recommended lubricant WEAR PROPER HEARING PROTECTION below. FLYING PARTICLES MAY CAUSE EYE INJURIES WEAR PROPER EYE STAND OWNERS MANUAL COMPLETELY.
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Placement and consolidation To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.minnich-mfg.com The force exerted by an internal concrete vibra- tor is controlled by the weight and the speed at which the eccentric rotates. The centrifugal...
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GENERAL SAFETY TOOL USE AND CARE SERVICE 1. Only qualified persons should operate the 1. DO NOT run the drill unit while you make machine. Make sure you operate and service your adjustments and repairs unless the procedure is machine according to the instructions listed in this approved.
SAFETY DECAL LOCATION All safety labels on Minnich Manufacturing units have been carefully placed so they can be easily seen at all times. There are several WARNING WARNIN WARNING different types of labels on the units. Always keep these warnings free of dirt, concrete, BE SURE SUPPLY LINES ARE SECURE DO NOT EXCEED 120 PSI (8.25 BARS)
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BE SURE SUPPLY LINES ARE SECURE 12287-36 DUST CAN CAUSE INJURY TO FILL THE OILER-PER MANUAL. DO NOT EXCEED 120 PSI (8.25 BARS) OR DAMAGE TO MACHINE AND OR Minnich Mfg. Recommended Rock Drill Oil BODILY HARM MAY RESULT 12287-1 YOUR HEALTH 12287-43 12287-37...
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS A-2C Drill, On Slab with Steering Three position drilling: Horizontal, Vertical and 35° Stitch Urethane filled tires Larger oiler for easy maintenance Adjustable drill height, depth and centers Dust collection is available Model A-2C Drill Steel Shank .875” x 4.25”...
PRESSURE REGULATOR OPERATION A regulator is used in a compressed air system to maintain nearly constant outlet pressure despite changes in the inlet air pressure and changes in downstream flow requirements. Outlet pressure is controlled by the adjusting screw (1). clockwise rotation increases and counter- clockwise rotation decreases outlet pressure setting.
SETUP UNLOADING THE UNIT POSITION MACHINE FOR DRILLING If you’re A-2C unit is on a truck bed or other • Position the drill unit where the first set of plat-form and needs to be lifted into position, holes is to be drilled, keeping the drill unit back use the from the edge of the slab slightly.
DRILLING OPERATIONS 1. Make sure the lubricator is full. See OPERATOR POSITION recommended lubricants on page 3-1. A-1C series units should be filled every two hours. 2. Use a 3/4” (19mm) hose to supply air to the Failure to follow the instructions below may re- drill unit for A-1C series units.
Troubleshooting Air Drill PROBLEM: DRILL DOES NOT RUN Cause Remedy DRILL NOT GETTING AIR 1. On Multi Drill units, switch airline with drill that is working properly. If drill now runs check the air control valve. If the valve works, check the drill.
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Troubleshooting Air Drill PROBLEM: DRILL RUNS SLOW OR DOES NOT DRILL EFFECTIVELY Cause Remedy NOT ENOUGH AIR REACHING On Multi Drill units. Turn off one or two drills. If DRILL. IT SHOULD HAVE 100SCFM the remaining drills pick up speed, check the air (47.2DM^3/ .) PER DRILL AND 110 compressor.
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RECCOMENDED LUBRICANTS Be sure lubricator is full. See recommended oils below. Step 1 Step 2 Make sure slab wheels are square against face of slab. Step 3 Using feed control valve, feed bit against slab. Using drill control valve, turn drill on and drill until the Step 4 drill slider is against the stop clamp, which should be set for the required depth of hole.
All war- 5. On average you can get 180 holes, 9” ranty claims must be submitted to Minnich (228.6mm) deep per bit. for evaluation and sent to the supplier for 6.
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DRILL STEEL 1 Piece Steel & Bit (Whirly Bit) Part Number Hole Diameter Shank Size UC Length 005367-12.00 5/8” (15.9mm) 7/8” x 4 1/4” (22.2mm x 107.9mm) 12” (30.5cm) 005367-24.00 5/8” (15.9mm) 7/8” x 4 1/4” (22.2mm x 107.9mm) 24” (61.0cm) 004209-12.00 3/4”...
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DRILL STEEL Usage Calculation The calculations below are nominal and could vary depending on the hardness of the concrete, aggregates used and the possibility of bits hitting steel reinforcement. Whirly Bit, Taper Bit and “H” Thread Bit (B)Bit=180 holes x 9” (22.86cm) B=1620”...
The product must have been purchased resulting from the installation or removal of this directly from Minnich or from an authorized product from any installation, any unauthorized Minnich reseller. tampering with this product, any repairs at-...
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