Operation and Maintenance Manual
Serial Number: GEZ00795
GEZ00800
Continuous Miner SAFETY.CAT.COM BI016916 A6474X352 January 2015
CM340
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This manual is intended to provide GENERAL product information for the CAT® CM340 Continuous Miner. The illustrations, descriptions and procedures contained in this publication apply only to THIS machine. Caterpillar reserves the right to revise models and designs without prior notice.
This Continuous Miner was manufactured under the guidelines, procedures and requirements set forth in the sales order specification.
At the completion of the manufacturing process, this unit was issued the appropriate approval numbers and nameplates indicating it met the technical requirements of these regulatory agencies. Any change to the design or structure of this unit, without the consent of Caterpillar and these regulatory agencies, or any repair or replacement of parts contrary to the instructions, may invalidate these approvals and render this unit unsafe to operate.
Strict compliance with all Federal and State Mining laws, regulations and practices regarding the safe operation and maintenance of underground mining equipment and strict adherence to the instructions in this manual is necessary for the personal safety of those working on or around this unit.
While this manual attempts to anticipate the most important operations and maintenance needs for this unit, unforeseen circumstances may arise that have not been addressed in this manual. If any concerns or questions arise, please contact your Service Representative immediately.
This work contains information protected under trade secret and other intellectual property laws, and is protected under the U. S. Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. This work is provided under license and the license is non-transferable. Distribution and access is limited only to authorized personnel. Disclosure, reproduction, distribution or unauthorized use may be a violation of federal and state laws and may subject the unauthorized user to criminal liability.
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1. About this manual
2. Your safety
3. Storage and transport
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Table of contents
About this manual ................................................................... 1.2 Before starting to work ......................................................... 1.2 Who is this operating manual intended for? ......................... 1.2 What is the purpose of this operating manual? .................... 1.3 Characters and symbols ....................................................... 1.4
Your safety ............................................................................... 2.3 Personnel ............................................................................. 2.4 Operation ......................................................................... 2.4 Installation and repair ...................................................... 2.4 Operating conditions ............................................................ 2.5 Intended use .................................................................... 2.5 Unauthorized use ............................................................ 2.5 Safety instructions ................................................................ 2.6 General rules ................................................................... 2.6 Storage and transport ...................................................... 2.7 Pre-start inspection.......................................................... 2.7 Installation and start-up ................................................... 2.8 Operation ......................................................................... 2.8 Stopping ........................................................................ 2.9 Maintenance and repair ................................................. 2.9 Proximity system……………………………………………2.14
Storage and transport ............................................................. 3.3 Storage ................................................................................. 3.3 Storage of the machine and spare parts ......................... 3.3 Long-term storage of spare components ........................ 3.3 Transport .............................................................................. 3.5 Lifting points .................................................................... 3.6 4. Installation Installation ............................................................................... 4.3 Points to observe prior to installation ................................... 4.3 Who is allowed to carry out installation? ......................... 4.3 Which tools are required for installation? ........................ 4.3 Notes on installation ........................................................ 4.4 Pre-installation check list ................................................. 4.5 Safety features ................................................................ 4.6
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Operation .............................................................................. 5.3 How to operate the Continuous Miner ............................... 5.3 Who is allowed to operate the Continuous Miner .............. 5.3 When can operation be started? ....................................... 5.3 Controls and indicators ...................................................... 5.4 Machine control system............................................... 5.12 Operating procedures ........................................................ 5.28 Red zone ..................................................................... 5.28 Safety precautions for underground operation ........... 5.33 Tramming safety rules ................................................ 5.33 Starting procedure ...................................................... 5.34 Shutdown procedure ................................................... 5.37 Tramming the miner .................................................... 5.38 Cutter head operation ................................................. 5.40 Blowing system operation ........................................... 5.40 Conveyor operation..................................................... 5.41 Area and headlight operation ...................................... 5.42 Fire suppression (optional) ......................................... 5.42 Shear up/down ............................................................ 5.42 Gathering head raise/float .......................................... 5.43 Stabilizer cylinder raise/lower ..................................... 5.43 Conveyor raise/lower and swing left/right ................... 5.43 Typical cutting sequence ............................................ 5.44 Mining operations........................................................ 5.46 Mechanical assemblies ..................................................... 5.51 Hydraulic system ............................................................... 5.57 Water system..................................................................... 5.91 Electrical system ............................................................... 5.100 Instructions on the maintenance ....................................... 5.124 Important notes ............................................................. 5.124 Before maintenance ..................................................... 5.124 Torque values ............................................................... 5.126 Lubricants, fluids and capacities .................................. 5.126 Specific lubrication and maintenance instructions ............ 5.127 Every shift ..................................................................... 5.132 Every third shift (daily) .................................................. 5.136 Weekly .......................................................................... 5.143 Every 2 weeks .............................................................. 5.147 Monthly ......................................................................... 5.148 Every three months ...................................................... 5.154 Every six months .......................................................... 5.160 Instructions on the adjustment procedures ....................... 5.163 Pilot/auxiliary pump circuit relief ................................... 5.165 Main control valve ......................................................... 5.166 Tram track .................................................................... 5.170 Tail shim ....................................................................... 5.175 Conveyor chain tension ................................................ 5.178
________________________________________________________________ A6474X352 REV 03 BI016916 Replacement of wear parts ............................................... 5.179 Cutter head (boom) assembly ...................................... 5.180 Cutter head assembly removal/installation .............. 5.182 Center cutter drum ................................................... 5.184 End cutter drum ....................................................... 5.187 Drum drive motor ..................................................... 5.190 Drum drive gear case .............................................. 5.196 Gathering head assembly ............................................ 5.199 Gathering head assembly removal/installation........ 5.200 Gathering head drive motor ..................................... 5.205 Gathering head gear case ....................................... 5.208 Gathering head foot shaft ........................................ 5.213 CLA .......................................................................... 5.216 CLA tip replacement ................................................ 5.218 Crawler assembly ......................................................... 5.219 Tram motor .............................................................. 5.220 Tram case ................................................................ 5.225 Crawler chain ........................................................... 5.230 Tram track front idler ............................................... 5.234 Conveyor assembly ...................................................... 5.237 Conveyor chain ........................................................ 5.238 Conveyor assembly removal/installation ................. 5.242 Discharge conveyor ................................................. 5.246 Tail roller .................................................................. 5.251 Troubleshooting procedures.............................................. 5.255 Typical hydraulic problems ........................................... 5.256 Contaminants in hydraulic systems .............................. 5.257 Specific hydraulic circuits ............................................. 5.258 General safety procedures for shutdown ..................... 5.262 Excessive noise ............................................................ 5.263 Excessive heat ............................................................. 5.264 Incorrect flow ................................................................ 5.265 Incorrect pressure......................................................... 5.266 Faulty operation ............................................................ 5.267 Restarting checklist ...................................................... 5.268 Water system................................................................ 5.269 Control system.............................................................. 5.271 Fault codes .............................................................. 5.286
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machine type
About this manual
This chapter provides important information making it easier for you to use this manual. It contains information on the structure of the manual and the symbols and characters used.
Before starting to work
Take care to ensure that the operating manual available to you is applicable for the type of equipment or machine used.
This operating manual is intended for:
CAT® CM340 Continuous Miner
and is only permitted to be used for equipment of this type.
new operation manual
The operating manual must be accessible at all times to all persons working on or with the machine. It should, if possible, always be available at the place of operation.
Send for a new operation manual immediately if the present manual is no longer complete or has become illegible.
Who is this operating manual intended for?
This operating manual is intended for those persons who work with or on the machine. Every person working on the face or in the intersection between face and entry or in the entry must read this operating manual.
This includes persons who:
■ operate the machine
■ are in charge of transport
■ perform assembly/disassembly work
■ find/fix faults
■ perform daily routine work at the face or in the entry
■ perform maintenance work
■ perform repair work
supervisory personnel who:
■ initiate and/or supervise the activities just indicated.
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What is the purpose of this operating manual?
This operating manual is intended to help you work efficiently and safely with our product. It contains important information on all the activities related to the machine.
Read this operating manual completely and at ease. Pay special attention to the safety instructions. Try to memorize the appearance and the meaning of the safety and instruction symbols.
If any details are not clearly understood, please contact our service department. Our service address is given in the chapter titled “For your information”.
Read the chapter “For your safety” with special attention. The chapter contains important information indicating possible hazards. Observe the information given and follow the procedural instructions.
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Characters and symbols used
The following characters and symbols are used for safety instructions and important information in the operating manual.
Try to memorize the symbols and their meanings.
DANGER!
Points in the text marked with this symbol draw your attention to immediately impending danger. Possible consequences are: very serious injury or even death.
WARNING!
These points contain information on dangerous situations. Possible consequences are: very serious injury or even death.
CAUTION!
This symbol draws attention to dangerous situations. Possible consequences are: light to moderately serious injuries and machine damage.
NOTICE!
Points in the text marked with this symbol draw attention to harmful situations. Possible consequences are: damage to the machine or damage in the immediate vicinity.
IMPORTANT!
Points in the text marked with this symbol contain useful tips and information intended to facilitate work for you. They do not warn about harmful or dangerous situations.
■ Items in lists are marked with bullets.
– Points in sub-lists are marked with a long dash at the start of the line.
Points in text marked in this way describe individual operations. Follow these instructions step by step. They will help you carry out your work faster and more importantly, safer.
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Your safety
This chapter provides vital information for your safety. Pay special attention to this chapter. The safety instructions and rules of procedure will help you to avoid hazardous situations and to perform the necessary work as safely as possible.
This machine has been manufactured in accordance with state of the art and generally recognized safety standards and regulations. You and others can, nevertheless, be exposed to dangerous situations e.g. as a result of environmental influences, machine damage or operator errors.
Do not make any alterations or modifications which could impair the safe operation and maintainability of the machine. All modifications and changes must be approved by Caterpillar and all appropriate regulatory agencies.
Use only original spare parts from Caterpillar. Note that the use of parts from other manufacturers will void the warranty.
In addition to this operating manual be sure to also observe the respective legal provisions and regulations in your country.
Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations
■ of the mine,
■ of the mine’s inspectors, and
■ of the mining supervisory authorities.
further operating manuals
Read the operating manuals of the components required for operation, e.g. of gearboxes, electric motors, radio remotes, etc., carefully and thoroughly. Clarify any questions before starting work.
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training
Personnel
Operation
The machine may only be operated by qualified, trained personnel. The machine is only allowed to be operated by qualified personnel who can provide proof of having been trained on this unit.
Reading of the operation manual, especially the chapter on safety, shall constitute a part of this training.
You must have adequate knowledge of the
■ mechanics,
■ hydraulics, and
■ control engineering and must be able to prove this knowledge.
Installation and repair
As a fundamental rule, installation and repair work may only be carried out by personnel who have been adequately trained for these particular requirements.
Installation and repair work on:
■ safety components (pressure relief valves, extinguishers, etc.)
■ the electrics (motors, controllers, etc.)
■ the hydraulics (controls, cylinders, etc.)
may only be carried out by service engineers from Caterpillar or by specially qualified personnel of the mine.
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Operating conditions
Operating conditions
Intended use
The Continuous Miner has been designed and manufactured for specific uses. Intended uses include:
■ extraction of coal, phosphate, potash, salt, trona, and other medium hardness minerals
■ loading the materials listed above onto a haulage system or shuttle car, or dumping it onto the ground for loading at a later time
■ operation on grades of less than 10 degrees
Unauthorized use
Applications not expressly listed as intended uses are unauthorized uses and are not allowed to be performed with the machine.
■ the transport of persons
■ stone development or extraction
Caterpillar accepts no liability for any damage resulting from any such unauthorized use.
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Safety instructions
General rules
Always work with full concentration.
Familiarize yourself with your working environment.
noise emissions
Always wear your personal protective equipment. This also includes ear protectors as the noise emitted by other equipment in the area may at times exceed 85 db(A).
Inform your colleagues of
■ your exact location,
■ the work you are performing, and
■ the time that you will probably require.
safety equipment
Start the machine only when it is in a good and safe operating condition and all protective devices, e.g. emergency stop devices, machine stop buttons, cover plates, etc. are correctly installed.
Observe the acoustic and optical start-up warnings of the machine.
symbol plates
emergency stop
lock-out and tag
Observe the symbol plates on the machine.
Press the emergency stop button immediately in the event of fault or irregularities in operation. Report any irregularities to your superior so that necessary measures can be taken immediately.
Disconnect, lockout, and tag the power system while performing:
■ maintenance
■ inspection
■ repair work
Follow all applicable regulations regarding lockout/tag out procedures.
Cordon off your working area widely for the machine.
cordon off working area
moving parts
Never allow parts of your body to come between parts which could move, such as:
■ chains, flights, and chain sprockets
■ pivot points
■ crawler assemblies and conveyors
■ cutter and gathering head assemblies
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