CAT Roof Support Shield support 8851970-2x3181-1750 operation Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

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Operating manual

Translation of the original operating manual

Shield support 885/1970-2x3181-1750 Doc. No.: 7420 203 000 BA 00

Bucyrus Europe GmbH Industriestr. 1 D-44534 Lünen

Phone: +49 (0) 23 06 / 709 - 0 Email: info@de.bucyrus.com Fax: +49 (0) 23 06 / 709 - 1421 Web: www.bucyrus.com

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Amendments and alterations to this publication are not subject to notification. Bucyrus reserves all rights to this publication.

Its content is protected by copyright laws. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transferred in any way or form without the prior written approval of Bucyrus.

Bucyrus assumes no liability for direct or indirect consequences of misprints.

We reserve the right to introduce modifications as a result of technical development without prior notice.

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Contents 1. About this manual Before starting work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Persons for whom the operating manual is intended . . . .

Purpose of this operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Characters and symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 1.4 1.4

2. Your safety 2.3

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 2.4

Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unauthorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Storage and transport Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Storage of the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storing used equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Load units; dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transport safety device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 3.5 3.8

4. Installation Pre-assembly of the shield units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3

Installation of the shield units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3

Pressure equalization of the electronic control system . . .

Supply connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Establishing a link between connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5 4.6 4.9

Requirements for the face hydraulic system . . . . . . . 4.10 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 To be observed prior to startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to put the support into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Corrosion protection of hydraulic components . . . . . . . . . .

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Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3 5.6

Operation of the shield support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Work safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14 Operation of the shield hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 Arrangement of hydraulic components on the support . . .

Functions of the HP ball valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shield hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Shield components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25

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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.41 Special measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Daily maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weekly maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Every six months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Regular, scheduled damage assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.41 5.42 5.43 5.43 5.43

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44 Instructions for troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fault localization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3/2-way or pilot valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Piloted check valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Internal by-pass in props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pressure relief valve defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Defective or blocked filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6. Technical data Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Main subassemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Skid with lemniscatic links and relay bar assembly . . . . . .

Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Caving shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical data, steel structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.4 6.5 6.6 6.11 6.14 6.16

Hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.19 Shield hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PMC®-R electronic control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Double-telescopic prop (peg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plug with pressure relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Repair and emergency operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation and functions of the electrohydraulic control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shield functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Functions of the water valve unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Shifting ram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stabilizing cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical data, hydraulic cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.23 6.24 6.24 6.25

Pressure relief valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.26 Angles of inclination of the canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.28 Permissible media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29 Hydraulic fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quality of the process water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lubricating greases and pastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.29 6.31 6.33

Tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 Screws with ISO metric thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7. For your information

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Standards and directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.3

Referenced standards and directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.3

Identification of the shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.5

Name plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shield number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contents

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About this manual

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Before starting work

About this manual This chapter contains important information that makes it easier for you to use this manual. It provides you with information about the structure of the manual and the symbols and characters used in it.

Before starting work applicable operating manual

shield type

Using an operating manual that is not written for the shield support at hand can result in a safety hazard for yourself and others. Ensure that the data on the shield agrees with the data given in the operating manual.

This operating manual belongs to the: Shield support 885/1970-2x3181-1750 * ID No.:

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and is only permitted to be used for shields of this type!

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The operating manual must be accessible at all times to all persons working on or with the shield.

There should, if possible, always be an operating manual for the shield available at the place of operation. new operating manual

Send for a new operating manual immediately if the present operating manual is no longer complete or has become illegible.

Persons for whom the operating manual is intended This operating manual is intended for those persons who work with or on the shields.

All persons working on the face, at the edge of the face or at the entry must read this operating manual.

This includes persons who: J are in charge of transport, J prepare the rise heading, J perform assembly/disassembly work, J operate the shields, J correct malfunctions, J perform daily routine work on the face, J monitor/look after for the hydraulic system, J perform maintenance work, J perform repair work.

Supervisory personnel who: J initiate the activities named above and/or J supervise the activities named above. *

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The shield support is referred to as the shield in the following text.

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Before starting work Purpose of this operating manual efficiency

This operating manual is intended to help you work economically and safely with our product. It contains important information on all the activities related to the shield support.

Read this operating manual completely and at your leisure. Pay special attention to the safety instructions.

Try to memorize the appearance and meaning of the safety and instruction symbols.

service

Should you have any questions, please contact our Service Department.

safety

Pay special attention to chapter 2, “Your safety”. This chapter contains important information indicating possible hazards.

Observe this information and follow the procedural instructions.

Characters and symbols used The following signs and symbols are used for safety instructions and important information in the operating manual.

Warning!

These points contain information on hazardous situations.

Possible consequences are very serious injury or even death.

Caution!

This symbol draws attention to dangerous situations. Possible consequences are light to minor injuries and damage to machinery.

Notice!

Points in the text marked with this symbol draw attention to harmful situations. Possible consequences are damage to the shield or damage in its 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 hazardous situations.

J Items in lists are marked with bullets.

– Points in sub-lists are marked with a long dash at the start of the line.

. Text passages indicated in this way describe individual work steps. Follow these instructions step-by-step. This will help you carry out your work faster and, more importantly, more safely.

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Danger Points in the text marked with this symbol point out immediately impending danger. Possible consequences are very serious injury or even death.

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Your safety This chapter provides important 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. state-of-the-art technology

The shield support has been manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and in accordance with the 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 modifications or carry out conversions which could impair the safety of the shield support. All modifications and conversions must be approved by Bucyrus.

Use only original spare parts from Bucyrus. Note that use of parts from other manufacturers will void the guarantee.

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In addition to this operating manual be sure to also observe the respective legal provisions and regulations for accident prevention in your country.

Observe the safety and accident prevention regulations of the following parties: J of the mine, J of the mines inspectorate and J of mining supervisory authorities. additional operating manuals

Please also read the operating manuals of the components required for operation, e.g. gearboxes, E-motors, etc. carefully and thoroughly. Clarify any questions before starting work.

Personnel Operation The shield support may be operated only by trained personnel. training

The shield support may only be operated by qualified personnel who can provide proof of having been trained on the control system installed.

Reading of the operating manual, especially the chapter on safety, must constitute a part of this training.

They must possess and furnish proof of adequate familiarity with the J mechanical system, J hydraulic system and J control technology.

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Personnel Installation and repairs As a fundamental rule, installation and repair work may only be carried out by personnel who have been trained adequately for these particular requirements.

Installation and repair work on: J safety components (pressure relief valves, extinguishers, etc.), J the electrical systems (control systems, signaling devices, etc.), J the hydraulic system,

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may only be carried out by Bucyrus service engineers or by specially trained personnel of the mining company.

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Operating conditions Operating conditions Intended use The shield has been designed and manufactured exclusively for use as a shield unit for longwalls.

Use the shield only as intended.

Intended uses are: J propping the roof against the mine floor, J ensuring an adequate travel way, J the following shield operations:

– lowering, – pulling up, – aligning, – setting, J the following conveyor operations:

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– retracting, J forming a thrust bearing for:

– the conveyor and mining equipment, – conveyor steering devices, – devices for raising the conveyor, – conveyor steering cylinders.

Unauthorized use All uses which are not expressly included in the list of “intended uses” are considered to be unauthorized uses and are not permissible with the shield.

Unauthorized use includes: J pushing the shield rear into the caving area, J raising the conveyor by means of the hydraulic force of the

shield, J setting of the canopy in roof falls.

Further information about this can be found in the “Operation” section of this chapter and in chapter 5 in the “Operation of the shield support” section.

Bucyrus does not accept any liability for damage resulting from any such unauthorized use.

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Safety instructions Safety instructions Basic principles general

Always work with utmost concentration.

Familiarize yourself with your working environment.

Always wear personal protective equipment.

Inform your colleagues of: J your exact location, J the work you are performing, J the time which you will probably require.

prerequisite

Employ only shields which are in a technically flawless condition.

Always keep out of any shield which is not set.

Maintain the signaling systems and protective devices in a functional condition.

Observe the acoustic and visual start-up warnings. Pay special attention to the start-up warnings for the conveyor and for the mining equipment.

EMERGENCY STOP

support lock-out switch

Press the emergency stop switch immediately in the event of malfunctions or irregularities in operation. Notify your supervisor of any peculiarity, so that necessary action can be taken immediately.

- Only applies for version with the electrohydraulic shield control system: Actuate the support lockout switch (repair switch) before: J maintenance work, J inspection work, J repair work, J and during prolonged presence in the shield.

moving parts

Never reach into or enter areas between machine components which can move. This applies especially to the: J skids and relay bar assemblies, J canopies, J lemniscatic links, J side seals, J front cantilevers, J hydraulic props and cylinders, J steering devices.

automatic mode

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In automatic mode, the shield units of a longwall face are controlled by an automatic program without any human intervention. When traveling the face you should therefore always keep in mind that the shield units may move automatically. Therefore it is vital that you observe the warnings at the face entries as well as the visual and acoustic signals sent by the control unit in the shield unit currently operated.

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signaling systems and protective devices

Maintain the lighting systems in a functional condition.

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Never stand under unsecured or suspended loads.

Observe the specified storage periods and the storage instructions.

Never store materials of any kind in the travel way or in your working area.

Defective components should immediately be transported away from the face, in order to avoid hindering the face crew. Moreover, this measure prevents inadvertent reinstallation of these components elsewhere.

Inform the persons concerned about the intended transport route and the probable duration of the transport. transport safety device

Ensure that the transport safety devices have been correctly installed. In particular, ensure that the following are secured for transport: J side seals,

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J flippers, J relay bars (both face side and gob side). transporting

Connect the hoisting gear only at the lifting points provided for the purpose. Observe the different load limits of the lifting points. Also observe the instructions for transport given on the replacement part drawings which are included in the replacement parts catalog. Nonstandard transport assemblies are shown in special figures which are added in the Appendix of the operating manual, if required.

Do not damage the polished surfaces of the cylinders and the props. Damage of this kind necessitates elaborate and expensive repair work.

For round components, such as cylinders and props, which are not provided with lifting points, only use transport straps. Never use chains or steel cables for this purpose.

Only use means of attachment which are in good condition and have been designed for the loads involved.

Firmly secure all components which might start moving on their own.

Observe the position of the center of gravity, especially during transport with floor conveying devices. The center of gravity must be as low as possible, in order to prevent tipping of the transport unit.

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Safety instructions Installation Only use appropriate loading equipment for the safe transfer of the transport units.

Prior to commencing any work on the shield, make sure that the shield is secured to prevent it from retracting automatically.

Mechanically secure the caving shield against involuntary lowering during: J installation of the props and cylinders, J installation of the canopies, J work on the open hydraulic system.

The shield can be secured, for instance, by placing hardwood wedges between the pairs of lemniscatic links.

Self-blocking hardwood wedgesbetween the lemniscatic links stabilize the position of the caving shield

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transport safety device

If the shield is provided with movable side seals these are pretensioned by spring force! Therefore do not use force to remove the transport safety device of the side seals! Use the hydraulic control system to adjust the seal cylinders such that the locking pins either drop down or can be pulled out without the use of excessive force.

When removing the transport safety device of the flipper ensure that nobody is present in the swiveling area of the latter as the flipper may swing downward.

travel way

Make sure that the minimum dimensions specified for the travel way with the shield are maintained at all times. The minimum dimensions are: J width: 600 mm, J height: 400 mm.

Any devices added to the shield later, such as steering devices, must not reduce the minimum travel way. It may be necessary to install additional devices limiting the lowering height in order to ensure that the minimum travel way is maintained.

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Safety instructions Operation shield control

In automatic mode, the shield units of a longwall face are controlled by an automatic program without any human intervention. When traveling the face you should therefore always keep in mind that the shield units may move automatically. Therefore it is vital that you observe the warnings at the face entries as well as the visual and acoustic warning signals sent by the control unit in the shield unit currently operated.

Check whether all protective devices are present on the shield and capable of functioning, see also chapter 6 “Technical data”.

You may only operate the shield control system if you have extensive knowledge of the control elements and their functions. You must have been trained on the respective control and know the contents of the respective operating manual for that control.

You should not be in the same shield as the one you wish to operate. Always operate the shield only from a neighboring shield.

Make sure that no persons are present in the area of the shield being actuated.

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During manual operation, the operator must always keep an eye on the movement range of the shield unit before and while the support is being moved, and prevent any hazards by acting with caution.

Always set the shield until the full setting pressure has been reached, since good roof support can only be ensured in this manner.

Extend the flipper towards the coal face as far as possible to prevent coal or surrounding rock from falling into the travel way.

Clean the operating controls of the control units regularly. Ensure that the operating symbols are clearly recognizable. This measure avoids operating errors and accidents which would result from this.

Keep the floor as clean as possible. Keep the mine floor free of debris. This way you will be able to extend the relay bar assembly without obstacles and to advance the conveyor without problems.

Ensure that the water spraying system responds during advancement. inclined faces

On an inclined face, the conveyor must be anchored neighboring to the support, if necessary. This way, you can prevent the conveyor from shifting to the side with respect to the support. And it reduces the risk of the relay bar assembly jamming between the skids.

Hydraulic anchorages must always be charged to the specified working pressure since only thus is a sufficient anchorage between support and conveyor ensured.

When advancing the shields, always observe the specified sequence of steps to prevent the shields from colliding with the anchorage cylinders.

On inclined faces, always advance the shields from the bottom to the top. Operate the shield to be advanced always from within the neighboring shield above. This reduces your risk of injury by falling rocks and also gives you a better view of the advancing operation.

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Safety instructions shield alignment

The shields must be aligned at right angles with respect to the conveyor and parallel with respect to each other. Use the aligning devices or the side seals for aligning the shields.

Align the shields as early as possible. Use the aligning devices or the side seals for aligning the shields.

Early alignment prevents: J getting under the canopy of the neighboring shield, J canting of the shields, J slipping of the shields, J delays in supporting the newly mined roof.

roof falls

Prevent roof falls by supporting the newly mined roof as early as possible.

Never set the tip of the canopy into a roof fall so that J the maximum admissible angle of inclination of the canopy is

exceeded,

tion, as this may cause damage due to excessive stress and strain on the components.

During the temporary support of a roof fall, ensure that the sloping canopy does not get in the way of passing mining equipment. residual stroke

Ensure that sufficient residual stroke is still present in the props as the seam height decreases. This prevents the shields from jamming between the roof and floor.

retracting the conveyor

If possible, pull the conveyor back by operating the respective functions of the electronic shield control system. If this is not possible, do as specified in the applicable work instructions of the mine.

Secure all mining equipment against unauthorized starting.

Isolate your working area so that no unauthorized persons may enter this area.

Check to determine whether the shields are set sufficiently tightly between the roof and floor.

raising the conveyor

Secure your working area against falling rock. This measure is especially important if the conveyor must be lifted on the coal face side.

Only use the points of attachment intended for that purpose.

Never attach loads to hydraulic cylinders or to their points of attachment.

Reset all shields in the area where the conveyor is to be raised.

Check the setting pressure again. Do not under any circumstances loosen the canopy from the roof; it must be in place the entire length.

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For raising the conveyor, use only: J high-strength, undamaged chain slings, J the lifting points provided for the purpose.

Check that the points of attachment are undamaged before attaching a load.

J lifting tackle of adequate load-carrying capacity.

Maintenance Make sure that all safety and safety equipment of the shield units are complete and functional. If the safety and protective equipment is included in the Bucyrus scope of delivery, refer to chapter 6, “Technical data”, for its location.

Be sure to observe the intervals specified for maintenance and inspection. See chapter 5, section “Maintenance”.

Check the shield at least once every shift for externally visible damage.

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Inform the supervisory personnel and the face crew about maintenance and repair work. Provide them with information on the intended work and its probable duration.

Secure your working area over a wide range, in order to avoid endangering other persons.

Immediately replace damaged components affecting safety. Stop and lockout the respective shield immediately if component damage creates a hazard and immediate repair is not possible. If there is a safety hazard, secure this area and notify the entire face crew and responsible foreman without delay.

Use only spare parts which conform to the specified technical requirements. This is best ensured by using original Bucyrus replacement parts.

Please refer to the spare parts catalog provided for the equipment for the order nos. for the required spare parts.

Do not make modifications or carry out conversions which might impair the safety of the shield. Bucyrus must be informed of all conversions and modifications to check whether they have any effect on the approval or whether it is necessary to apply for a revised approval.

Any modifications carried out without authorization invalidate the Bucyrus declaration of conformity and a new conformity test will be required.

During work on the relay bar assembly, isolate the working area for the mining equipment.

You may only carry out work in the mining area if J the roof has been secured against falling rock, J the coal face has been secured against collapsing and J the mining equipment and conveyor have been shut down and

secured against restarting or if you have otherwise ensured that the continuation of the mining work does not affect the safe performance of the repair work.

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or is done outside the required safety area, J relieve the load on the components which are under hydraulic

pressure or mechanical stress.

Immediately discontinue any work on the shield if conveying and crushing operations are in progress in your working area.

The support must be mechanically secured for all work where there is a danger of the support retracting automatically.

On inclined faces secure the components to be replaced against slipping by using chains or lifting tackle, for example.

Immediately after completion of work, reinstall any protective plates or similar items which have been removed, and check them for correct function.

Hydraulic system

Never use hydraulic fluids for rinsing or cleaning. Hydraulic fluids pose a very serious danger to health. protective equipment - hydraulic system

Note that when dismantling protective devices that include hydraulic components, those components may be pressurized. You could be seriously injured by hydraulic fluid squirting out in an uncontrolled manner. Therefore, it is imperative that you depressurize the hydraulic components before removing the protective devices.

maintenance, repair

Only persons who have and can demonstrate special knowledge of hydraulics are allowed to work on the hydraulic system.

pressure relief valves

Take care to ensure that pressure relief valves are always equipped with protective caps. Replace any defective protective caps without delay.

Carry out a visual inspection of all the hydraulic components at regular intervals. Check, in particular, that: J the hoses are not pinched, J the hoses have no bubbles or blisters, J the hoses or the outer sheaths of the hoses are not abnormally-

rigid or hard, J the outer sheath of the hose is not damaged, J the connectors are securely inserted into the coupling sockets, J the connections are leak-tight.

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Safety instructions Make sure no dirt enters the hydraulic system during repair work.

Dirt in the hydraulic system can cause serious damage to the whole system. Flush the hydraulic lines thoroughly before installing them.

Before removing the staples for disconnecting the hydraulic hoses, turn the hose at the coupling socket to check whether the line is pressurized. If the hose is difficult to turn or does not turn at all the line is still pressurized. Make sure the line is depressurized.

Secure the plug connectors of the hydraulic elements with the proper staples only. Always fasten the staples completely with both sides.

Never use nails, wire or similar materials to secure the connectors.

After finishing repair work, check all connectors and connections for leaks before pressurizing the system again. permissible hoses

Use only hydraulic hoses approved for the prevailing pressures.

Do not use any hydraulic hoses with damaged connectors or worn O-rings.

Replace hydraulic hoses only with hydraulic hoses of the same or higher quality.

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Observe the date of manufacture stamped on the hose fitting of the hydraulic hose. Never use hydraulic hoses which are more than 2 years old, even if they show no visible signs of damage.

Fig. 2:

Example hydraulic hose, identification 2

3

1 1 manufacturer 2 calendar week

4 3 year 4 max. working pressure

Never try to hold a hydraulic hose that is thrashing about. Immediately depressurize the section in concern.

Never try to repair damaged hydraulic hoses.

Replace hydraulic hoses at the first suspicion of damage.

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Safety instructions laying hydraulic hoses

Lay the hydraulic hoses correctly behind the brackets and clips provided for them.

Always lay hydraulic hoses so that they: J always have a little slack, Fig. 3:

Laying hydraulic hoses, slack RIGHT

WRONG

J are not twisted, Fig. 4:

Laying a hydraulic hose, twisted WRONG

J are not bent directly behind the connections (distance minimum

1.5 x nominal diameter), Fig. 5:

Laying hydraulic hoses, bending RIGHT

WRONG

J cannot chafe, Fig. 6:

Laying hydraulic hoses, crossing RIGHT

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Only push hydraulic hoses into the sockets by hand. Never try to drive the hydraulic hoses in with a tool as this will damage the connections.

When installing the hydraulic hoses, make sure they cannot be: J torn out, J kinked, J crushed, J driven over, J twisted (Fig.: 7).

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Storage and transport This chapter contains important information on correct storage and secure transport of the shields.

Following the instructions and the manuals will increase the service life of the shield. You will be able to carry out transport work more safely and quickly.

Paying careful attention to the points in this chapter will also help you to simplify your day-to-day work.

Storage Storage of the equipment corrosion protection

avoid direct exposure to sunlight

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moisture and dirt

Components with temporary anticorrosion protection are protected for about six months.

Protect the equipment from direct exposure to sunlight.

Only store the electrical equipment, electronic components, spare parts made out of rubber or plastic such as seals and hoses as well as hydraulic fluids in closed rooms at 15C to 25C. Protect all parts of the equipment stored outdoors against moisture and dirt, for example with tarpaulins.

The mounting surfaces of hydraulic components must be protected against corrosion and sealed with blind plates. Protect the hydraulic plug-type connectors and the electrical connectors with the appropriate caps and plugs.

short-term storage

long-term storage

During short-term storage (approx. 4 weeks) of equipment outdoors, but at temperatures above freezing, electrical components need not be removed. Such components must be particularly protected against excessive temperatures, dirt and moisture.

During long-term storage (more than 4 weeks), the equipment must not be stored outdoors. It needs to be stored in a dry, well-ventilated room.

After a storage period of approximately two years, a random sample inspection must be performed to determine whether the measures taken and the method of storage have prevented damage.

This inspection can be carried out by Bucyrus upon request.

natural aging

Even with proper storage, seals and hoses are subject to natural aging. Do not use these components if they have been stored for more than two years.

Important!

Ensure during storage that any new supplies are stored separately from existing stocks in such a way that on removal, old stocks are always taken first.

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Storage Storing used equipment The points listed above, with the exception of the one concerning anticorrosion protection, can be applied analogously for the storage of hydraulic components that have already been in use. corrosion protection

If the hydraulics system is to be temporarily put out of operation, the entire hydraulic system must be thoroughly flushed out in advance and then filled with a suitable corrosion inhibitor (e.g.

HYDROCOR® CV 50*). If this is not done, then the hydraulics components may suffer considerable damage within a short time, because the properties of the medium used can undergo very rapid, very negative changes, e.g. due to microbial infestation.

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Water-bearing parts, such as the parts for the water spraying system of a shield, must be completely emptied, and possibly also filled with an antifreeze fluid if required.

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Transport Transport Load units; dimensions and weights It is imperative that you observe the transport sheet. It includes information on: J dimensions, J weight, J lifting points and J centers of gravity.

The load units are provided with suitable lifting points for transport and installation as far as technically possible.

Warning!

Use only load handling devices which comply with the technical and legal regulations for transporting loads.

Falling components can cause serious injury and death.

Use only suitable load handling devices.

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Before transporting the equipment at temperatures below freezing, all hydraulic components operated with by emulsion (HFAE and HFAS) must be completely drained and filled with a corrosion inhibitor (e.g. CV 50).

It is only permitted to transport equipment at temperatures of -21C to -40C if certain requirements for these conditions have been taken into account during the design and production of the equipment. Nevertheless, the individual parts and devices of this equipment must not be subjected to sudden impact loads at such low temperatures and may only be loaded statically or quasi-statically.

During transport of this equipment with floor conveying devices at such low temperatures, measures must also be taken to ensure that the parts and devices are not subjected to sudden impact loads.

At very low temperatures and on poor roads, the transport vehicle speed must therefore be limited to maximum 25 km/h for truck transport.

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The electrical cables remain in the equipment. They must be protected carefully against transport damage and the connectors must be protected against dirt.

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Transport transport units

A shield unit can be transported as a completely assembled unit or broken down into subassemblies. If it is necessary to disassemble it into transport units, this is planned and agreed upon in close cooperation with the customer.

Tab. 1: transport units

transport safety devices

Designation

Transport position

Complete shield unit

As for normal use

Remarks

For the purpose of safe transport, the movable parts of every transport unit are to be fastened in addition to the standard available transport safety devices, e.g. on side seals and flipper, so that their positions cannot shift inadvertently. Specifically, the following listed transport safety device are provided on the transport units.

Tab. 2: Transport safety devices Component

Transport safety device

Quantity

Hydraulic system

Transport safety device

1

Unused hydraulic connections are protected by protective caps or plugs

-

Caution!

Transport safety devices may get damaged during transport to the mine, for example when loading and unloading the transport units. Therefore, check all transport safety devices for damage and replace damaged ones before allowing the units to be transported into the mine shaft.

Damaged transport safety devices may be the cause of serious damage to the transport unit or to the transport shaft if load units are transported suspended under the cage with damaged or inadequate transport safety devices.

Caution!

If the assembled shield unit is to be transported, then the canopy and base must first be mechanically connected to each other using an additional transport safety device so that they cannot move apart. A wooden block is to be placed between the rear lemniscatic link and the caving shield in order to ensure that the transport height is attained.

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Transporting the shield support as a complete unit

SY

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S1 S3

S2

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load ring, 2 x on the coal face side in the skid, capacity: 8 000 kg load ring, 2 x gobside on the caving shield, capacity: 8 000 kg transport hole, capacity 15 000 kg transport hole, capacity 15 000 kg transport safety device for relay bar, face side center of gravity

Important!

For transporting, use the two lifting points S1 and S2.

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Sx/Sy extended in mm

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1 335/503

1 050/1 061

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1 201/509

1 188/1 079

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Transport Transport safety device Relay bar assembly A transport safety device is to be attached to the relay bar assembly during face-side transportation. The transport safety device fixes the relay bar assembly to the skid.

The transport safety device is screwed onto the skid and relay bar assembly with screw connections.

Fig. 9:

Transport safety device, relay bar assembly, face side

1 transport safety devices Fig. 10: Relay bar assembly transport safety device, gobside

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Fig. 11: Transporting the shield unit

When the support unit is delivered, the connections for the supply lines are bypassed using the hose lines.

These are then later used for connecting to the neighboring shield.

Transport position Fig. 12: Transport position

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Installation In this chapter, you will get information about installing the shield units. Please pay special attention to the warnings and tips.

Warning!

In addition to the safety instructions given in this manual, also make sure you observe the special safety instructions and operation instructions which apply to the operation of the mine.

Failure to do so can lead to extremely serious accidents which may be fatal.

Caution!

Before the hydraulic lines are connected with one another, the coupling sockets and nipples of the plug-in connections must be treated with the molybdenum disulfide-free B3 lubricating paste in accordance with EWN 7068. See chapter 6, Section “Lubricating greases and pastes”.

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All of the slide surfaces must be treated with the molybdenum disulfide-free B6 lubricating paste in accordance with EWN 7068 before the transport subassemblies of the steel structure are connected with one another. See chapter 6, Section “Lubricating greases and pastes”.

Pre-assembly of the shield units The shield units are delivered completely preassembled. Accordingly, no further pre-assembly is required on the mechanics and hydraulics of the shield units.

Installation of the shield units Caution!

For underground transportation, only those lifting points may be used which are described in detail in chapter 3 “Transport”.

Failure to comply can lead to personal injury and property damage.

Further information about this can be found in chapter 3 “Transport”. installation plan

The shield units are installed in the face according to the installation plan of the mine.

Important!

When installing the shields in the face, be sure to pay attention to the shield numbers. Since some shield units may be provided with different functions, their setup on the longwall is not arbitrary!

identification for installation in the face

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In order to identify the shield units or their transport units more easily for the purpose of assembling and installing in the face, they should be labeled with a sequential number. They should correspond to the order in which the shield units are to be arranged in the face, for example. The numbers should be written in color so that they are clearly visible on the surface of the parts.

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Installation of the shield units shield number

The shield number serves as an identification feature. All shields are numbered sequentially. Firmly attached tags with the respective shield number are on the left-hand skid on the shield.

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Fig. 13: Shield number on the skid, example

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Application

Shield number

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Face shield

F1 to F 168

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Transition shield

T400-1 to T400-4

Canopy 400 mm longer

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Transition shield

T900-1 to T900-4

Canopy 900 mm longer

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Installation of the shield units Pressure equalization of the electronic control system The shield units can be utilized in a number of different height positions at various prevailing air pressure levels. These are equipped with a vent screw in order to enable pressure equalization between the internal and external pressure of the electronic control system housing.

. Release the vent screw (hex. socket 4 mm spanner gap) on the control system with several rotations.

Pressure equalization is signaled by an audible hissing.

Caution!

Make sure that the vent cap screw for pressure equalization on the control system is released. The foil displays may become damaged if no pressure equalization is established.

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Fig. 14: Example of a vent screw on an electronic control system

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b electronic control unit PMC®-R

. Afterwards, rotate the vent screw until it is once again handtight.

Caution!

Take care to ensure that the vent screw is made hand-tight again after pressure equalization at the control system. If this is not done, then dirt and moisture could penetrate the control unit and firedamp protection is no longer ensured.

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Installation of the shield units Supply connections During installation, pressure can be applied to the individual shield using the so-called auxiliary supply and operated. The shield is equipped with an auxiliary supply on the supply block.

The auxiliary supply must be connected to connections a and b (Fig. 15).

Fig. 15: View of the auxiliary connection

31b 34

b b

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31b HP ball valve DN 10, red, for water valve unit 34 HP ball valve DN 25, in the pressure supply line

35 HP ball valve DN 12 for auxiliary supply a pressure line auxiliary supply b return line auxiliary supply c screw plug on chain for auxiliary supply

Notice!

Connections a, b of the auxiliary supply must be sealed with plugs c during normal operation.

For operating the shield with the help of the auxiliary supply, the shield functions must be activated via an additional external PMC®-R control unit. This is connected to the internal PMC®-R control unit via a corresponding cable (see separate operating manual for the PMC®-R control unit).

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Fig. 16: Supply block plug-in socket DN12 plug-in socket DN40SS P

plug-in socket DN20 T

P T

plug-in socket DN50

T

W P plug-in socket DN25

plug-in socket DN10 T

plug-in socket DN25

plug-in socket DN32 W

plug-in socket DN20 P pressure line, 40SS R return line, DN 50

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For utilization of the auxiliary supply, the connections P, R and W (see Fig. 16) on the supply block must with blocked with the hoses that will later be responsible for the connection with the neighboring shield (this corresponds as a rule to the status at the time of delivery).

If the supply hoses cannot be connected up in this way, then the connections must be sealed with corresponding plugs.

Proceed as follows to join the shields to one another:

. Close the HP ball valves, Item 35 and Item 34 (see Fig. 15). . Remove the plugs c from connections a and b (see Fig. 15) of the auxiliary supply.

. Connect the auxiliary supply to the pressure and return lines of the pump.

. Afterwards, reopen the HP ball valves - Items 35 and 34.

The shield is now movable via the external control units.

. Move the shield to the desired position. . To relieve the pressure hose, short-circuit the HP ball valve, Item 35, and activate the function “Advance conveyor” briefly until the pressure hose is relieved (support is not yet connected to the conveyor).

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Installation of the shield units Warning!

Pressure may build up in the return line due to incorrect operation. This must be reduced via the pressure relief valve (see Fig. 17, Item 16b) by screwing in the vented cap screw.

After relieving the pressure, this screw must be screwed all the way out again.

Make sure that all hose lines are free of pressure before you undo the connection lines on the supply block!

See also chap. 5, section “Plug with pressure relief”, Fig. 50.

Fig. 17: Auxiliary supply

16b

R

P

W 7 supply block 16b plug DN 10 with pressure relief

P pressure line 40SS R return line DN 50 W water line DN 32

. Relieve the connections of the auxiliary supply. . Disconnect the connection lines of the auxiliary supply and seal the connections with the plugs.

. Release the three connection lines P, R and W on the supply block and connect them to the neighboring shield.

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Installation of the shield units Establishing a link between connections The hydraulic connections to the shield units are designed as plugtype connections in accordance with DIN 20043. hydraulic system

The supply block for supplying the shield hydraulics is located to the right underneath the canopy in front of the right-hand prop. The connection to the supply block of the neighboring support is made using three hose lines: one pressure line (DN 40SS), one return line (DN 50) and one water line (DN 32), see also Fig. 17, and the hydraulic circuit diagrams in chapter 6 of this manual.

control unit

Each shield unit is equipped with a model PMC®-R electronic control system. The control unit and the electrohydraulic control unit are connected via a solenoid driver module. The connecting cables required for this are included in the delivery of the PMC®-R control.

For more details on how to connect the control unit, please refer to the separate operating manual for the PMC®-R control. An overview of the design of the control is also given in chapter 6 of this operating manual in the section “Shield control system”.

additional equipment

The shield units are designed to accommodate the installation of additional equipment which is not included in the Bucyrus scope of delivery. For example:

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The information required for the installation of additional equipment can be found in the corresponding operating manual from the respective manufacturer.

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Requirements for the face hydraulic system Requirements for the face hydraulic system hydraulic medium

The hydraulic medium must meet the following conditions for all hydraulics components included in the Bucyrus scope of delivery: Contamination Class 18/14 pursuant to ISO 4406.

Pressure fluids in accordance with the section “Permissible media” in chapter 6 of this operating manual.

permissible pressure

Nominal pressure: . . . . . . . . . . . 320 bar Tolerance range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 10% of nominal pressure

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Caution!

If there is a pressure drop, dangerous situations may arise, leading to accidents involving damage to property and/or injuries to personnel.

Make sure that the system pressure can never fall below 180 bar anywhere in the face hydraulic system.

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In the event that the pressure falls to 180 bar or less, there is a risk of malfunctions occurring in the electrohydraulic control system.

Valve functions might not be executed. It may even result in valves starting to vibrate which could lead to valve damage.

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The initial start-up and the test run may only be carried out by a well-trained and experienced crew familiar with the special conditions in underground mining, especially with the safety requirements. The crew must also be well-practiced in handling the equipment and be familiar with the content of the associated operating manuals.

Notice!

Make sure that all transport safety devices required for transport have been removed.

See chapter 3, section “Transport”.

To be observed prior to startup Commissioning may only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel. If the support is being used for the first time, it is absolutely imperative that the commissioning be carried out under the direction of the Bucyrus installation service.

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. Make sure that all transport safety devices have been removed.

. Remove all plugs from the hydraulic connections of the props and/or hydraulic cylinders. Install the props and/or hydraulic cylinders in accordance with the hydraulic circuit diagram in chapter 5.

. Check whether the plugs in the annular space connection of the props have been removed.

. Position the symbol bar on the bracket of the electrohydraulic control unit so that the symbols are clearly legible.

. Check all mechanical connections on the shield units. . Check the plugs of the relay bar assembly.

When the relay bar assembly is designed with a plug-in crawl pan, it must be made sure that it is plugged in correctly. Under no circumstances may the crawl pan be plugged in for normal operation in the “lowering position” 1).

. Make sure that the additional device is mounted and secured on the skids.

1) Maximum possible plugging.

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Commissioning J Hydraulic system:

. Check the entire hydraulic system for leaks. Seal any leaky connections immediately.

. Especially check whether hinges and hoses can be damaged due to movements of the support.

Danger Damaged hoses can burst and hydraulic fluid can escape under high pressure.

As a result, you or others could be seriously injured or even killed.

Make sure that hydraulic hoses cannot be damaged by movements of the support.

Lay the hydraulic hoses correctly behind the brackets provided for them.

. Check the hydraulic supply pressure.

. Check all operation elements to make sure they are working properly. Test whether the function is correctly executed when the corresponding operating element is activated.

J Signaling and lighting systems, information plates:

Important!

For further information, please see the corresponding separate operating manual of the respective manufacturer.

. Check all signaling systems. . Make sure that the face lighting is sufficient. . Check whether the face area, especially the travel way, is sufficiently marked with signs. It is imperative that you observe the regulations of the responsible mines inspectorate.

J EMERGENCY STOP systems:

. Check that all EMERGENCY STOP systems are functioning properly.

J Mining and conveying:

. Before commissioning, check all functions of the face system. . Test to make sure the entire face system (mining equipment, conveying system, supports) is working together perfectly.

Warning!

Bent support canopies may not project into the mining area.

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pressure under the piston of a prop can be queried on the PMC®-R control unit. Here, you can query the pressure for a neighboring support or the support in which you are currently located. The pressure gauge on the prop control valve of the prop indicates the pressure directly.

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Check the support for any installation errors or other sources of error:

. Check all line connections made during the installation of the shields, especially all supply lines of the shield hydraulics, for completeness and correctness.

Warning!

Shut-off valves must not be installed into the return lines for the shield hydraulics as otherwise a dangerously high pressure may build up which could, for example, cause hose lines to burst.

This may result in persons being seriously injured or even killed.

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. Check the function of the hydraulic and water supply for the face.

. Check all functions of the shield control unit.

Do not allow the support to be operated until all deficiencies have been eliminated and the support has been found to be in perfect working order.

Corrosion protection of hydraulic components The Bucyrus hydraulic components are tested before delivery with an anticorrosion medium.

When these components are put into operation, no special measures have to be taken with regard to corrosion protection since the testing and anticorrosion medium used is completely compatible with the approved operation fluids of the group HFA. See section “Permissible media” in chapter 6 of this operating manual.

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Operation This chapter provides general information on the operation and maintenance of the shields. This information is to be regarded as preparation for or addition to hands-on training. It is recommended that you read this chapter as a supplement to the training, but this in no way releases the operator from participating in the training.

Danger You are only allowed to operate the shield control system if you have extensive knowledge of the control elements and of the way the control system works. You must have had instruction on the actual control and have consolidated your knowledge during a corresponding hands-on training session.

Should this not be the case, you are not allowed to operate the control system! Inform your superior immediately and request the required training.

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Warning!

Ignoring the safety regulations will cause accidents and may result in serious bodily injuries or death.

The regulations concerning the safe operation of your mine must be strictly followed. Apply the following instructions in addition to and in accordance with the individual safety regulations of the mine.

Requirements Operating conditions face crew

face equipment

The face crew must be informed about possible hazards. The safety measures to be taken must be laid down in writing and must be made known to the face crew.

The face must be sufficiently illuminated.

To warn the face crew and for crew communication, intercommunication systems must be provided.

travel way

The minimum dimensions for the travel way specified must be maintained at all times.

In the Federal Republic of Germany, the following values apply with respect to the minimum dimensions of the travel way: Width:

600 mm

Height: 400 mm If the support is used in countries other than the Federal Republic of Germany, the respective regulations applicable in those countries must be observed.

Debris or objects lying in the travel way must be removed immediately. This applies particularly for low seam heights.

If variable-length crawl pans are used, care has to be taken that a safe travel way of adequate width is maintained.

If the height of the travel way is restricted by the use of additional equipment, e.g. for conveyor steering devices, care has to be taken that a safe travel way of adequate height is maintained.

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Requirements If the area behind the front props is to be used as a travel way, e.g. in cases of thick seams, in the presence of steeply inclined faces or if the shield support can be advanced up to the conveyor, then travel way must be marked at the ends of a longwall by a sign. roof support work

Roof support work must be carried out so that the filling section of the face conveyor remains unobstructed. This means that the shield canopies of the shield units must be set against the roof immediately after the shield unit has been lowered and advanced.

work in the mining area

Work in the mining area must not be carried out unless the mining equipment and the face conveyor have first been locked-out and secured to prevent restarting. Work in the mining area may only be carried out from a safe position.

The conveyor and the space above the conveyor may only be entered if the roof has been secured against falling rock.

In thick seams, the coal face must also be protected against collapsing in these places. On faces equipped with shield supports, this is best done by using flippers.

Work which has to be performed in the immediate vicinity of the face conveyor at or above the spill plates may also only be carried out after the place of work has been secured against falling rock and coal layers.

With inclined faces, additional barricades, such as air cushions, must be set up above the work area in the conveyor to protect against the following material. The design and amount of required safety equipment depends on the local conditions. repair work

Before you start work on the hydraulic system, you must always first make sure that the respective section of the system has been depressurized. Also, take appropriate measures to prevent the pressure from being reactivated by unauthorized personnel.

If the shield units are to be detached from the conveyor, mining must either be completely stopped or it must be otherwise ensured that mining can be continued only outside of the safety zone required for safely carrying out repair work.

Parts which are under mechanical or hydraulic pretension must be relieved before they can be released or dismantled. The pretension can be relieved, for example, by aligning, lifting, or lowering.

If, in exceptional cases, the pretension cannot be relieved completely, it must be reduced as far as possible, and the respective part must be secured by suitable means, such as chains or locking elements, so that the tension can be safely absorbed as it is released. All work in this area may only be carried out from a safe position.

Safety equipment increases security and may only be removed if it is required for carrying out work. The safety equipment should be reinstalled immediately following completion of the work.

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If flippers are not used, some other kind of protection must be applied to shield the mining area from the rest of the face, e.g. extrahigh spill plates, wire mesh, nets or the like.

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Requirements water spraying system

The water spraying system serves to actively counteract dust. Usually several nozzles are attached to the shield support, through which water can be sprayed as needed. The water spraying system is activated only temporarily, depending on the operating state of the system, for example, when pushing the shield and when the mining equipment passes the support. The spraying valves are controlled by the program of the electronic shield control system or directly by means of the hydraulic shield control system.

conveyor steering device

On an inclined face, the conveyor must be anchored neighboring to the support, if necessary. This way, you can prevent the conveyor from shifting to the side with respect to the support. This allows you to reduce the risk that the relay bar assembly will get stuck in the base frame.

The intended working pressure must always be applied to the hydraulic conveyor steering device. This is the only way to guarantee that there will be sufficient bracing between the support and conveyor.

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Requirements Safety requirements automatic mode

Exercise special care and caution when traveling a face that is working in automatic mode. Make sure you observe the warnings at the face entry and the respective safety regulations of the mine.

You must always be aware that the shield which you are in is controlled by the automatic system. For this reason, make sure you observe the acoustic and visual warnings from the electronic control system of the currently controlled shield.

Press the “Support lockout” switch if you have to be in the shield for a longer period of time.

operating the shield unit

The shield unit must always be operated from a safe position and from a neighboring shield unit.

Never stand in a shield unit which has not been set.

Never allow body parts to get between the canopy and the roof, skid and the floor, the skid and relay bar assembly or between the side seals of neighboring shield units.

No one may be in a shield unit while it is being advanced.

You may not lower or advance a shield unit if there is any person in the vicinity of the shield unit or in the shield unit.

You may not lower or advance a shield unit manually if the mining equipment is directly in front of or in the range of action of the support!

Advancing should be started in the lower section in the case of inclined faces. The neighboring control offers the operator in the above-lying shield unit protection and allows the shield unit being pulled up to be monitored.

The props of the shield units must always be set until the setting pressure is reached in order to achieve good roof support and to ensure sufficient bracing between the roof and the floor for shield units with special functions, such as abutments for conveyor steering devices.

The supports must be advanced as soon as possible to prevent the potential danger of roof falls.

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When taking down a step in the roof, a shield canopy which is angled downwards must not get in the way of mining equipment passing by.

Before a shield unit can be pulled up, the flipper must be completely folded in. Under no circumstances may the support be advanced against the coal face with the flipper extended. Failure to observe this can lead to serious damage, especially to the flipper cylinders and the flipper suspension.

When advancing the support, make sure that the shield canopy does not get under the side seal of a neighboring shield. The side seal of the neighboring shield can otherwise be seriously damaged. control system, hydraulics

Take care to avoid incorrect operation of the shield control system.

The symbol plates on the control units indicate the functions of the shield control system. They should be legible at all times and may not be removed or damaged.

Hoses must remain free to move. They may not be squeezed or overstretched. Make sure the hose lines are bundled properly.

Damaged hydraulic hoses and hose connections must be replaced immediately. This work may only be carried out by skilled personnel.

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Requirements The shield canopy and caving shield must be mechanically secured against falling when hose lines between piloted check valves and props or other hydraulic props lying in the flow of force, such as stabilizing cylinders or adjusting cylinders are to be replaced. Analogously, this also applies for work on the hinges of the shield unit.

Shutoff valves may not be installed in the return lines.

To make sure the return lines cannot be clamped shut, safety valves must be installed in the return line (see hydraulic layout, if prepared by Bucyrus). If the layout was prepared by the operator, we recommend safety valves be installed at 50 m intervals in the return line. The valves should be set to 25 bar sprayed in the atmosphere. damage, spare parts

Special incidents, especially any found deficiencies and damage, must be reported immediately.

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If the support is equipped with an electrohydraulic control unit, it is imperative that the operator be familiar with the separate operating manual for this control system.

The shield units must always be set until the setting pressure has been reached in order to achieve good roof support and to ensure sufficient bracing between the roof and the floor for shield units with special functions, such as abutments for anchoring devices.

In general, the supports should be advanced to support the exposed roof surface as quickly as possible.

The shield units must be aligned at right angles to the conveyor.

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shield canopy position

The shield units should always be set so that the shield canopy and base frame are aligned as parallel to each other as possible. Within the framework of the maximum inclination and swivel angles specified on the technical data sheet, however, steps on the roof can be underpinned and steps on the floor can be overcome by bending the shield canopy accordingly, if required by geological or operational conditions.

Caution!

Never exceed the permissible angle of inclination of the canopy!

Exceeding the permissible angle of inclination of the canopy specified in the “Technical data” section of chapter 6 can lead to the support becoming damaged. This especially applies for stabilizing cylinders for which the mounting elements and fulcrum points are on the shield canopy and the caving shield.

Fig. 20: Shield support in normal position

0 M

M = height of the set shield support  = angle of inclination of the canopy

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Operation of the shield support Caution!

Never extend or retract the stabilizing cylinders of the shield support completely!

Stabilizing cylinders must always have sufficient residual stroke!

Guide value: at least 20 mm!

The same applies to the adjusting cylinder of the front cantilever.

This is the only way that any potential, suddenly occurring load surges can be “cushioned” by the hydraulic safeguard of the stabilizing cylinders.

If there is not sufficient residual stroke available, this could result in serious damage to the support under unfavorable conditions - high force and unfavorable lever ratio.

Fig. 21: Shield support with extremely inclined shield canopy

1

s1

s2 2 M

M = height of the set shield support  = angle of inclination of the canopy s = residual stroke of the stabilizing cylinder

Caution!

Ensure that the stabilizing cylinder has sufficient residual stroke when there is a tendency toward roof falls and/or an extremely soft mine floor!

This is especially true if the shield control system is equipped with an automatic positive setting function. Then there is a danger that under unfavorable conditions, for example a soft floor and possibly an additional inclination toward roof falls, the automatic positive setting function could lead to the stabilizing cylinders not having enough residual stroke or that they even are completely extended.

Therefore, in such or similar cases, move the support without automatic positive setting.

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Operation of the shield support Caution!

Keep the canopy from being excessively inclined by filling out the roof falls, for example, or by underpinning smaller roof falls with a horizontally positioned shield.

At this point, we again explicitly emphasize that any damage caused by not complying with these instructions is not covered by the warranty.

Caution!

If the permissible angle of inclination of the canopy (angle between the shield canopy and caving shield), which is specified in chapter 6, section “Technical data”, is exceeded, this could lead to damage to props, hydraulic cylinders and their fastening elements, as well as to the part hinges.

Since angle changes in the ends of the shield canopies or skid ends involve major height changes, the necessity of taking appropriate countermeasures can be recognized at an early stage, even without a measuring instrument. For instance, it may be necessary to rip and level off steps in the mine floor and roof, or fill roof falls.

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Shield canopies of two-prop shields with stabilizing cylinders may never be set with the tip of the canopy in breakouts (see Fig. 22), when the stabilizing cylinder is completely extended. There must always be enough residual stroke available so that dynamic loads from the roof can be absorbed by the hydraulically secured stabilizing cylinder.

Fig. 22: W r o n g: do not set the tip of the canopy in the roof fall when the stabilizing cylinder is extended.

WRONG

Roof falls can be overcome by filling them (see Fig. 23) or by setting the shield canopies horizontally. This will underpin the roof in the next step.

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Operation of the shield support Fig. 23: R i g h t: fill out roof falls

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support range of adjustment/ changing seam thickness

The retracted height of the shield units must be suitable for the lowest seam height.

The support must be operated so that there is always sufficient residual stroke remaining for lowering the shield unit. Otherwise, the shield unit can get stuck between the roof and floor and be seriously damaged by suddenly occurring load surges, caused by a rock burst, for example. Load surges cannot be hydraulically cushioned if there is not sufficient hydraulic fluid under the piston of the prop or if it is already in the lower end position.

The minimum residual stroke required for lowering the shield unit can be maintained by: J Keeping the longwall opening sufficiently large using the mining

equipment, J avoiding the accumulation of debris and fine coal on the floor, J removing accumulated piles of rock on the shield canopies.

Before advancing a shield unit, the floor should be free of rough debris so that the entire forward movement can be done without obstacles and the subsequent return operation is not hindered for the conveyor. Also, aligning operations can be carried out more easily.

If the seam height increases considerably and the hydraulic stroke is not sufficient, the props must be extended in time or replaced by props with greater stroke. Here, only approved parts can be used.

When the props are extended or shortened, the shield canopy must be securely supported. Before a prop can be lowered for the purpose of dismantling, it must be secured against tipping over.

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Accumulation on the shield canopy can be avoided by grinding while advancing the canopy along the roof. In some cases, the piles can also be guided into the conveyor by briefly lowering the tip of the canopy.

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Especially when operating on inclines, the shield units must be prevented from slipping and jamming by correcting their alignment in time by using side seals and aligning devices. This prevents a shield canopy from underpinning its neighboring unit, often causing considerable damage.

Since, in operations where there are inclines, the shield unit advance usually begins in the lower-lying part of the face, it is important that the face end shields are well-aligned. Usually, hydraulic end supports, as well as alignment devices are used on the shield canopies and base frames or between the base frames and shield canopies.

Automatic controls can be used for the side seals which prevent a lowered shield unit from tipping over during the exchanging operation. Other aligning operations which might be necessary are only possible using manual control, however.

The side seal of the caving shield must only be used for aligning with respect to the neighboring shield when that shield has been aligned to the same extent.

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On an inclined face, the conveyor must be anchored against the support. This way, you can prevent the conveyor from shifting to the side with respect to the support. This way you lessen the danger of jamming the relay bar assembly in the base frame, which would hinder pulling up and advancing the shield.

When advancing the shields, you must always comply with the specified sequence of steps. Otherwise, the conveyor steering device can be damaged and become unfit for use. Further information can be found in chapter 6, in the “Accessories” section, or in the operating manual for the conveyor steering device. unfavorable floor conditions

In the case of unfavorable floor conditions, the base frame of the shield unit can sink into the floor. Then the base frame must be lifted when the shield is pulled up so that the system follows the course of the seam and does not sink into the floor.

For shield units which are equipped with a special hydraulic lifting device, it is lifted out by actuating a valve, or automatically during advancing.

For shield units without a lifting device, the procedure is different, depending on the design model: J Individual skids on two-prop shields can usually be lifted hy-

draulically by actively lowering a prop.

J Shield units with undivided base frames must be lifted and sup-

ported using standard mining methods.

Important!

Familiarity with the circuit diagram and skilled personnel are required for both procedures. Make sure that you observe the safety regulations under all circumstances.

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Work safety Work safety For the purpose of safe operation, the supports are equipped with a neighboring control. This means that the support functions are operated using the control unit on the right or left neighboring support or with the automatic sequential phase control system.

Warning!

Never be on a support which is currently being moved. Circumstances which are not always apparent may lead to unexpected movements in the shield units. This could result in serious injury or even death.

For example, the shield canopy may jerk free during lowering if it was stuck between the canopies of the neighboring shields.

Caution!

Take care not to damage the pilot valve buttons. Sticking buttons might lead to malfunctions and cause an accident.

Observe the following safety regulations:

Observe the following instructions if a support has failed to advance: 1. Determine the cause. Check the following possibilities: J Malfunction of the electronic control system, J external jamming:

– Shield is wedged in between the neighboring shields.

– Tip of the canopy is stuck in the roof.

– Floor step or debris is blocking the skid.

2. If the automatic function of the electronic control system is not working properly, the support can be manually controlled using the individual control of the control unit of a neighboring shield. See the separate operating manual for the electronic control system.

3. If the cause is an external obstruction, try to get the shield free by manually moving the neighboring shields.

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If groups of shields are automatically advanced, no one may be in the area between the operator and the moved shield.

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During normal operation, the support may only be moved by means of the control unit of the electrohydraulic neighboring control system. Always observe the instructions in the control device's separate operating manual.

Arrangement of hydraulic components on the support The following table indicates the hydraulic components for the support Tab. 5: Hydraulic components Item 01

Quant- Designation ity Electrohydraulic control unit, 1 8 functions 1

Prop CV, NG 20

03

1

Prop control valve, NG 20

04 06 07

1 1 1

Twin CV CV, NW 25 supply block

08

1

Accumulator cartridge

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10

4

PRV, 450 bar

11

3

PRV, 380 bar

12 14 15

1 1 1

PRV, 80 bar Shuttle CV shuttle valve DN 12

16

3

Plug DN 10 with pressure relief

18

1

CV, NW 20

19 22 23

1 1 1

24

1

30

1

Water valve unit Hose lines Brackets and accessories Water spraying system accessories HP ball valve DN 20, blue handle

31

2

HP ball valve, DN 10, red handle

34

1

35

1

36

1

HP ball valve, DN 25, red handle HP ball valve, DN 12, red handle Water filter DN 20-100

37

1

Water filter 4 SCD

38

2

39

3

Pressure gauge port Glycerine pressure gauge NG 50

40

1

Water filter 4 UC

Z1 Z2 Z3 S1

2 1 1 2

Prop Shifting ram Stabilizing cylinder Pressure sensor

Arrangement

Remarks

In the middle beneath the canopy

On a bracket

On the right prop, coal face side On the left prop, coal face side On the right beneath the canopy On the supply block (7) On the right beneath the canopy On the electrohydraulic control unit (1) a) 2x each on the prop (Z1) b) 2x on stabilizing cylinder (Z3)

Without compensating valve

a) 2x each on the prop (Z1) b) 1x on the right beneath the canopy Behind the supply block (7) On the right beneath the canopy On the right beneath the canopy a) 2x each on the prop (Z1) b) 1x on the supply block (7) On the water valve unit (19), beneath the canopy On the right beneath the canopy

With compensating valve For stabilizing cylinders In the return line On a bracket

a) for the prop piston space b) respectively for the piston annular space of the stabilizing cylinder a) in the annular space of the prop c) for shifting rams In the return line For shifting rams With pressure relief valve For shifting rams In the water circuit Subassembly group Subassembly group Subassembly group

Behind the supply block (7), in the inlet of the water spraying system a) on the left prop (Z1)

Used for blocking the water spraying a) interrupts the line to the stabilizing cylinder Z3 b) on the supply block (7) b) for water valve unit On the right of the supply block (7), Interrupts main pressure line to shield On the right of the supply block (7), For auxiliary supply On the left of the HP ball valve (30) In the high pressure circuit In the supply line to the water Behind the supply block (7) spraying system On each prop CV (2), (3) a) on each prop CV (2), (3) b) on the supply block (7) In the supply line to the water Behind the supply block (7) spraying system

On each prop (Z1) CV = check valve, PRV = pressure relief valve, HP = high pressure

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Operation of the shield hydraulics Functions of the HP ball valves The following ball valves are open during normal operation: J 31a, 31b, 34

The following ball valves are closed during normal operation: J 30 Tab. 6: HP ball valves Item

Color

30

Blue

HP ball valve DN 20

31a

Red

HP ball valve DN 10

31b

Red

HP ball valve DN 10

34

Red

HP ball valve DN 25

35

Red

HP ball valve DN 12

Designation

Function Used for shutting-off the water supply Interrupts the connection to the stabilizing cylinder (Z3) Interrupts the connection to the water valve unit (19) Is used for blocking the pressure supply line to the shield Pressure supply during startup and for auxiliary devices

Use In order to deactivate the function of the water spraying system To deactivate the compensating function of the stabilizing cylinder In order to close the water valve unit During maintenance and repair work on the shield For moving the shield during startup and for connecting hydraulically operated auxiliary devices

open

closed

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31a

38 10a

11a

39a 16a

3

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1, 8

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X3 X2

4

2 1

X1

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T

1 SP

P

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extending link-cyl.

5

7

3

6

4

2 extending leg

lowering leg

lowering leg

8 D.A. ram push

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Function No.

Set props

1

Set props

2

Advance shield

3

Lower props

4

Retract stabilizing cylinder

5

Lower props

6

Extend stabilizing cylinder

7

Pull conveyor

8

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W4 water curtain

canopy sprays

W1

W3

water spray lemniscate

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W1

Roof timbering sprinkling system

W2

Not allocated

W3

Water spraying system, face side

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35 PTO

Face side watercurtain

7 34

W1 W3 R1 R3 P1 P3

R5

W1 W2 R1 R2 P1 P2

X2

39b 16b

12

18

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W1

36 W4

PX PA

15

s I

14

40

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A

R

31b

30

W3

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

T P

37 1

W2

X4

X6

X8

6

19

Z2 11b 10a 39a 38

10a 39a 38

22 PI

B

PAAA APBPB A

C B2,5

A

16a

Z1

11a

3

C B2,5

APBPB PA AA

2

100 bar 200Zbar

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P4 P5 R4

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34

7

10 NIRO

10 NIRO

10 NIRO

10 NIRO

10 NIRO

39b

10

20 20 NIRO 25

6

31b 16b 12 36

25

37

39a

14* 14*

25 12 20 10

20 10

10 20

10

20

12 12

12* 20

12*

10* 39a 38 16a

10a

3 11a

1, 8

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Z1

Z1 R

12 20 12

10 NIRO

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16*

13* a

10

10 10

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15*

Z2 1*

10

2*

10 NIRO

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18

40SS

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38

10

15

19

30

25

12

11b

10

14

40

10 NIRO 10 NIRO

10 NIRO

4

1* hose lines

12* protective hose DN 32-650 green

15* protective hose DN 25-1000 blue

2* plug-in parts

13* protective hose DN 32-1000 green

16* protective hose DN 25-1400 blue

10* protective hose DN 32-2100 green

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10 NIRO

35

34

7

10 NIRO

1*, 2*

1*, 2*

10 NIRO

10 NIRO

1*, 2*

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39b

14

20 20 NIRO 25

6

31b 16b 12 36

25

37

50 32 NIRO 10 20

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10

20

12 12

20

12*

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10a

12*

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20 10

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40SS

2 16a

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10

15

19

30 10 (Leakage)

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10

10 NIRO

10 NIRO 10 NIRO

10

3 11a

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Z1

Z1

10 NIRO

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10 10

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Z3

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Shield components Control units The three shield variants are equipped with the following control units: J supply block, J electrohydraulic control unit, 8 functions, J PMC®-R control unit, J water valve unit.

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Shield components Plug with pressure relief Via a pressure relief valve, the enclosed pressure can be relieved by screwing in the vented cap screw.

After relieving the pressure, this screw must be screwed all the way out again.

Fig. 50: Plug DN 10 with pressure relief Open pressure relief: screw in screw

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Check the porosity of the sealing ring (b) regularly. Just to make sure, you can cover the ring with a rag to prevent hydraulic fluid from spraying out.

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The plug (16b) with pressure relief located on the supply block is for reducing any pressure that may arise in the return line. This can be necessary, e.g. when the supply line connections have been closed off for transport and increased pressure has built up in the return line during installation.

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Two DN 10 plugs (16a) with vented cap screws are each located on the prop CV (2 and 3).

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Shield components Repair and emergency operation This section contains information on the functions and operation of the hydraulic control system, which may only be used in exceptional cases such as for repair and emergencies.

In the following, it is assumed that the shield has already been correctly installed. It is also assumed that all shutoff valves are open as during normal operation.

Operation of the control device of the electronic control system is not described here, but in a separate operating manual for the control device.

The fundamental design of the shield unit and the shield control is shown in chapter 6, “Technical data”, “Description” section of this manual.

Fig. 53 shows the layout of the PMC®-R control unit and the electrohydraulic control unit on the support.

Operation of the PMC®-R control unit is not described in this operating manual. For information on this, please refer to the separate operating manual for the PMC®-R control unit.

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Warning!

The actuators on the electrohydraulic control unit should only be used in an emergency and for repair work and only in accordance with the special operating instructions of the mining company. During normal operation they should not be used.

Otherwise, dangerous situations could arise which could result in very serious injury or death.

The shield support is operated in normal operation exclusively by means of the electronic control system. It is imperative that you observe the instructions in the control device's separate operating manual.

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Important!

Note that - depending on the marking on the connecting cable the end with the shorter distance is to be connected to the pilot valve. See also the separate operating instructions for the control unit.

Fig. 54: Symbol plate for the electrohydraulic control unit extending leg

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This section provides information on the functions of the electrohydraulic control unit. Always observe the instructions contained in the operating manuals of the electrohydraulic control unit and the electronic control system.

Warning!

You are only allowed to operate the controls of the electrohydraulic control unit when you know exactly what effects the functions have with respect to the shield support. You must have attended a special training course to this purpose. Otherwise, there is a risk of operating errors. This could result in serious injury and even fatal accidents.

Controlling the shields during repair operation is especially dangerous because you are then operating the shield directly and immediately under where you are standing. It is therefore extremely important that you know and understand the interrelationships between the functions and movements of the shield.

While actuating the shield using repair mode, no other persons may stand in the shield's area of movement.

There are two pushbuttons on the cover of each individual pilot solenoid valve. When you press a button, the corresponding work valve is operated immediately.

The function stops as soon as you release the button.

Danger Jammed or locked buttons can cause uncontrolled movements of the shield. This could seriously injure or kill you.

For this reason never lock the buttons and ensure that damaged pilot valves are replaced immediately.

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Manual actuation of a button on one of the pilot valves initiates the direct execution of the corresponding function. Dependencies between the individual functions are not taken into account. Dangerous situations could arise if functional sequences are initiated in an incorrect order. For example, the function “advance shield” can be activated without previously activating the functions “retract side seal” and “actively lower support”. This can cause dangerous situations which can result in very serious injuries.

Shield functions (8 functions) 1

Set props Before this function is actuated, the shield canopy must be correctly aligned. The function is executed as long as the button is pressed until there is a balance of forces or until the end position is reached.

Before this function is actuated, the shield canopy must be correctly aligned. The function is executed as long as the button is pressed until there is a balance of forces or until the end position is reached.

Compensating valve The compensating valve a (see Fig. 48) and the associated shut-off valve (Fig. 48, Pos. 31a) are on the left prop when looking at the coal face.

When the shut-off valve is open (lever in the direction of flow), the compensating valve is activated. When the shutoff valve is closed (lever perpendicular to direction of flow), the compensating valve has no function.

While the props are being set, the compensating valve limits the pressure of the stabilizing cylinder to 200 bar as long as the pressure under the piston of the prop does not exceed 100 bar. This means that the stabilizing cylinder retracts if the canopy is set too steeply. The canopy only presses with the tip against the roof and aligns itself to the roof then automatically.

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Advance shield Before this function is performed, the functions 1 and 2 “Retract prop” must be performed.

The function is executed as long as the button is pressed until there is a balance of forces or until the end position is reached.

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Retracting the prop Before initiating this function, it must be made sure that the neighboring shields are completely set.

The function is executed as long as the button is pressed or until the end position is reached.

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Retract stabilizing cylinder Before initiating this function, it must be made sure that the neighboring shields are completely set.

The function lowers the tip of the canopy and is for aligning the canopy. It is executed as long as the button is pressed or until the end position is reached. After the canopy has been correctly aligned, the props must be reset.

Caution!

Do not exceed the permissible inclination!

Observe the value for minimum residual stroke.

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Retracting the prop Before initiating this function, it must be made sure that the neighboring shields are completely set.

The function is executed as long as the button is pressed or until the end position is reached.

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The function lifts the tip of the canopy and is for aligning the canopy. It is executed as long as the button is pressed until there is a balance of forces or until the end position is reached.

After the canopy has been correctly aligned, the props must be reset.

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Caution!

Do not exceed the permissible inclination!

Observe the value for minimum residual stroke.

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Advancing the conveyor Before initiating this function, ensure that the shield unit is completely set.

The function is executed as long as the button is pressed until there is a balance of forces or until the end position is reached.

Important!

For more detailed instructions concerning the functions “Lower props” and “Set props”, consult the “Conveyor steering device” operating instructions.

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Gobside water spraying system The function is executed as long as the button is pushed.

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Roof timbering sprinkling system The function is executed as long as the button is pushed.

The function is executed as long as the button is pushed.

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If operational safety is endangered, damaged components must be replaced immediately. If this is not possible, you must immediately shut down the shield and secure it. Immediately notify the entire face crew and your superiors. electronic control system

hydraulic controlsystem one week after startup

Special measures No later than one week after startup, the filter cartridges on the electrohydraulic control units of the control system in the entire face must be spot checked for contamination. If inspection indicates that the probability of malfunctions caused by contaminated filter elements is high, all filter cartridges along the face must be replaced.

After extensive work on the hydraulics system or after the start-up of a new face, there is an increased risk of dirt having found its way into the hydraulics system. Depending on the degree of contamination, this can cause the filter cartridges in the system to become clogged. As a result, it is possible that functions run slowly or even can no longer be carried out. We therefore recommend that the measures outlined above be taken in order to avoid malfunctions in the operation of the shield hydraulics.

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Refer to the separate operating manual for the PMC®-R control unit.

filter cartridges

The filter cartridges on the supply block and on the electrohydraulic control unit of the shield control system protect the downstream hydraulic components against damage caused by contaminants in the hydraulic medium. These only have to be regularly replaced if the filtering system of the face supply unit is inadequate.

Therefore, it is very important to ensure the required hydraulic medium quality.

If problems occur in the preparation of the hydraulic medium, there will be an increased risk of failures due to clogged filters. Additional measures may be necessary to ensure reliable and safe operation.

E. g., the filters described above should be spot checked regularly for contamination. If necessary the filter cartridges must be replaced regularly as a precautionary measure.

replacing filters

The time intervals between mandatory filter replacements depends on the degree of contamination in the water and/or of the emulsion (HFA fluid) used and must therefore be determined on a case-bycase basis. Clogged filters may be the reason that functions start to slow down or even reach a point where they can no longer be carried out.

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Maintenance piston rods

The piston rods of cylinders, which are usually only rarely extended and retracted completely, for example props and stabilizing cylinders, must be thoroughly cleaned every 6 months and then treated with a suitable corrosion inhibitor on all shields which are equipped with a water spraying system.

pressure relief valves

All pressure relief valves must be subjected to a functional test at the latest after one year of operation, or when the equipment is moved to another face. If it is not possible to keep this deadline because the end of the section planned to be mined will only be reached shortly after the deadline, the pressure relief valves can, as an exception, be checked after the respective section has been completed.

All high-pressure hydraulic hose lines must be replaced irrespective of any visible damage at the latest after two years of operation for safety reasons and to ensure correct function of the system. If this deadline cannot be met because the end the section planned to be mined will only be reached shortly after this deadline, the hose lines, can as an exception, be replaced after the respective section has been completed.

double filter, can be backflushed

Since the intervals between backflushing depends on the degree of contamination of the emulsion used (HFA fluid), the frequency of backflushing cannot be predetermined. We recommend backflushing both filters routinely once per shift.

Daily maintenance hydraulic system

. Check all shields by visually inspecting them for escaping hydraulic fluid at the following points: – hose lines, – electrohydraulic control unit, – valves, – props, – shifting ram and baselift cylinders (lifting), – hinge, alignment and flipper cylinders.

. Check the pressure gauges on the props for visible damage and correct function. steel structure

. Check all shields by visually inspecting them for damage to the steel structure, for instance: – on the relay bar assembly, – on pin connections and retaining devices, – on brackets, etc.

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. Check each control system for correct functioning. . Replace defective control systems or individual components immediately.

. Clean the control systems, especially the operating panel.

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It is important that the control system symbols be easily legible. This prevents the risk of operational errors and any resulting accidents. hydraulic prop

. Lubricate the dirt strippers of both telescope stages via the lubricating nipples. Use the lubricating grease A2 in accordance with EWN 7068. See chapter 6, section “Lubricating greases and pastes”.

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. Apply a corrosion inhibitor to the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders. Further details are contained in this chapter in the section “Special measures”.

Regular, scheduled damage assessment We recommend keeping a record of any damage found. The records should be evaluated regularly, for example every month, and summarized in a damage report. This will enable you to detect frequently occurring damage and take preventative action. This will heighten system availability and lower operating costs accordingly.

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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Instructions for troubleshooting The shield hydraulics of a shield unit consists of a multitude of individual components. The linking of the components with each other is shown in the diagrams and hose diagrams for the shield hydraulics. Also refer to the section “Operating the shield hydraulics” in this chapter or the replacement parts catalog.

Functional errors can, in principle, occur in all components. Most faults on hydraulic valves, however, are caused by hydraulic bypass flows. These are normally audible to the operator.

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The shut-off valve for the shield supply on the supply block is closed.

Open the shutoff valve.

Valves can only be switched when the supply line is open.

The shield canopy is stuck between the neighboring supports.

Find the cause. If required, lower neighboring supports and align them in order to free the canopy.

Control piston on the prop control valve is not working.

Check whether the pressure is sufficient to control the valve. Minimum approx. 80 bar.

The prop control valve may be defective.

Damaged or trapped hose lines.

Check for damaged or kinked prop hose lines.

Replace the hose lines if necessary. Make sure hoses are laid properly.

Prop is defective.

Check the prop for damage and leakage. Replace the prop, if necessary.

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Warning!

There is a heightened risk of accidents when performing troubleshooting work on hydraulic systems In particular, malfunctions in the hydraulic system and hydraulic medium escaping at high pressure can cause serious injury.

Therefore, take special care and always wear the specified protective clothing and equipment.

Failure to comply with these instructions can result in serious injury.

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Possible cause

Measure required

The shut-off valve for the shield supply on the supply block is closed.

Open the shutoff valve.

Valves can only be switched when the supply line is open.

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The pressure of the hydraulic supply is too low.

Check whether - the hydraulic supply is working properly, - all shut-off valves are open, - the system pressure is sufficient.

Control piston on the prop control valve is not working.

Check whether the pressure is sufficient to control the valve. Minimum approx. 80 bar.

The prop control valve may be defective.

Damaged or trapped hose lines.

Check for damaged or kinked prop hose lines.

Replace the hose lines if necessary. Make sure hoses are laid properly.

Prop is defective.

Check the prop for damage and leakage. Replace the prop, if necessary.

Possible cause

Measure required

The shut-off valve for the shield supply on the supply block is closed.

Open the shutoff valve.

Valves can only be switched when the supply line is open.

The support is stuck between the neighboring supports.

Find the cause. If required, lower neighboring supports and align them in order to free the support.

Step on roof or floor blocking the support.

Lower canopy sufficiently to clear the step or lift the skid.

The pressure of the hydraulic supply is too low.

Check whether - the hydraulic supply is working properly, - all shut-off valves are open, - the system pressure is sufficient.

The control piston on the piloted check valve does not work.

Check whether the pressure is sufficient to control the valve. Minimum approx. 80 bar.

The prop control valve may be defective.

Damaged or trapped hose lines.

Check for damaged or kinked shifting ram hose lines. Replace the hose lines if necessary. Make sure hoses are laid properly.

Shifting ram is defective.

Check whether the - shifting ram is damaged - the piloted check valve is working properly Remove hose from the connection on the piston side and execute the “Advance conveyor” function. If pressure fluid escapes, replace the shifting ram.

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Prop control valve is defective.

Replace prop control valve. Continue troubleshooting if the pressure continues to drop.

Props are damaged.

Check props for damage and replace, if necessary.

Remove hose from prop lowering connection and check whether pressure fluid is escaping even though the prop is no longer being extended. If applicable: piston packing defective, replace prop.

Pressure relief valve defective.

Monitor pressure drop on the pressure gauge.

Is pressure fluid leaking from the pressure relief valve? If so: Replace the pressure relief valve and retest the function.

Possible cause

Measure required

The shut-off valve for the shield supply on the supply block is closed.

Open the shutoff valve.

Valves can only be switched when the supply line is open.

The shield canopy is stuck between the neighboring supports.

Find the cause. If required, lower neighboring supports and align them in order to free the canopy.

The pressure of the hydraulic supply is too low.

Check whether - the hydraulic supply is working properly, - all shut-off valves are open, - the system pressure is sufficient.

Piloted check valve is not working.

Check whether the pressure for controlling the valve is sufficient. Minimum is approx. 80 bar.

The check valve may be defective.

Damaged or trapped hose lines.

Check for damaged or kinked prop hose lines.

Stabilizing cylinder is defective.

Check stabilizing cylinder for damage and replace, if necessary.

Possible cause

Measure required

The shut-off valve for the shield supply on the supply block is closed.

Open the shutoff valve.

Valves can only be switched when the supply line is open.

The shield canopy is stuck between the neighboring supports.

Find the cause. If required, lower neighboring supports and align them in order to free the canopy.

The pressure of the hydraulic supply is too low.

Check whether - the hydraulic supply is working properly, - all shut-off valves are open, - the system pressure is sufficient.

Piloted check valve is not working.

Check whether the pressure for controlling the valve is sufficient. Minimum is approx. 80 bar.

The check valve may be defective.

Damaged or trapped hose lines.

Check hose lines for controlling the prop / stabilizing cylinder.

Stabilizing cylinder is defective.

Check stabilizing cylinder for damage and replace, if necessary.

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Pilot or control valves with a significantly lower volume flow will become noticeably warmer due to the constantly flowing medium.

Defective pilot valves are difficult to detect as no medium is discharged on the valve terminal. There is therefore no obvious indication of faults, such as discharged fluid, for example.

The 3/2-way valve or the pilot valve can therefore be faulty. valve sticks

. Try to solve the problem by activating the function several times on the electrohydraulic control unit or electronic control system.

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. Locate the faulty valve by actuating the functions individually in

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If the noise stops while a function is actuated, that valve is faulty.

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. Close the main shut-off valve in the pressure feed line at the pipe distributor.

. Then operate the functions manually to depressurize the system.

. Replace the 3/2-way valve or pilot valve.

Piloted check valves The formation of a bypass is shown by a drop in pressure.

. Try to solve the problem by activating the function several times on the electrohydraulic control unit or electronic control system.

If the problem occurs once more, the valve may be defective.

. Check the valve and replace if defective.

Checking the check valves on the props To check the prop check valves please proceed as follows:

. Set the prop until the setting pressure has been reached. . Remove the “Set prop” hose line on the piloted check valve.

If fluid escapes from the connection of the piloted check valve, it is defective.

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Troubleshooting Internal by-pass in props If an internal by-pass in the prop is suspected, this procedure should be followed:

. Set the prop until the setting pressure has been reached. . Make sure that the annular space of the prop is depressurized. . Release the hose of the prop annular space connection at the prop.

. Actuate the “Set prop” function from the neighboring support.

If there is an internal bypass in the prop, for example, due to damaged piston packing, fluid will flow out of the prop lowering connection. If this happens, the prop must be replaced. If fluid escapes from the detached hose lines, the piloted check valve is defective.

In the hydraulic circuit of a shield unit, various models of pressure relief valves are used. For example, pressure relief valves with a high flow rate are used on the props. While the pressure relief valves for securing shifting rams, stabilizing cylinders etc. are designed for a lower flow.

Pressure relief valves for different cylinders of for the piston and ring sides of a cylinder can be set to different maximum pressure values. Please refer to the information in the hydraulic circuit diagrams or the replacement parts catalog.

Defective or blocked filter Operation of the shield is slow although the system pressure lies in the normal range.

It is also possible that the hydraulic system has been contaminated, for example during repair work on the hydraulic system.

. Check the filters in the hydraulic system.

Backflush filters can be cleaned by backflushing. The filter elements must be replaced on fine-mesh filters, such as on the electrohydraulic control unit.

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Description

Technical data This chapter contains the technical description of the support and its main subassemblies as well as the technical data for the described subassemblies.

Description Type 885/1970-2x3181-1750 The two-prop shield mainly consists of the following listed main subassemblies: J base frame with lemniscatic links and relay bar assembly, J canopy, J caving shield, J hydraulic props, J hydraulic equipment with hose lines and control.

Tab. 9:

Shield support variants, dimensions and weight Approximate weight in kg

Device number

Face shield

7420 203 000 00 01

5 093 x 1 600 x 650 4 919 x 1 450 x 1 300

17 200

Transition shield

7420 203 000 00 02

5 293 x 1 600 x 650 5 119 x 1 450 x 1 300

14 400

Transition shield

7420 203 000 00 03

5 293 x 1 600 x 650 5 119 x 1 450 x 1 300

15 000

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Dimensions, L x W x H max./min. in mm

Application

The shield variants differ: J in the length of the canopies, J in the length of the relay bar assembly.

Tab. 10: Shield support, numbering Var.

Application

Shield no.

1

Face shield

F1 to F 168

Special design

2

Transition shield

T400-1 to T400-4

Canopy 400 mm longer, relay bar assembly 400 mm longer

3

Transition shield

T900-1 to T900-4

Canopy 900 mm longer, relay bar assembly 800 mm longer

The two-prop shield is equipped with a two-part base frame. It consists of two single skids that are connected on the gobside through the yoke of the relay bar assembly. The relay bar assembly is centrally located between the skids. The shifting ram functions directly.

The caving shield is a one-piece steel construction, connected to the base frame by the lemniscatic links.

The shield canopy transmits the support load of the props into the roof. The connection to the caving shield is flexible by means of pin connections. The hinge is reinforced by the stabilizing cylinder.

Programmed methods of calculation ensure the best possible support. This ensures that the support resistance and range of vertical adjustment is coordinated in optimum fashion. The multistage hydraulic props have the same load capacity at any stage and act on both sides.

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Description The lemniscatic link system has the effect that the distance between the tip of the canopy and the coal face is nearly constant over the entire adjusting range of the shield.

The shield units are equipped with all components required for realizing an electrohydraulic neighboring control with the electronic PMC®-R control system.

Main subassemblies Fig. 57: Shield version 1 - 3, side view 61

51

11, 12*, 13** f c

41 e

a

d

1, 2*, 3**

31

1 2* 3** 11 12* 13** 31 41

skid skid skid canopy canopy canopy caving shield prop

51 61 a b c d e f

stabilizing cylinder hydraulic system PMC®-R control unit electrohydraulic control unit supply block shifting ram relay bar assembly water valve unit

* for transition shield var. 2 ** for transition shield var. 3

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Description Tab. 11: Shield support 7420 203 000 00 0x, main subassemblies Variants

Approximate weight in kg

Item

Designation

1

2

3

ID No.

0001

Skid

x

-

-

7420 203 300 00 01

5 194

Shifting ram 8241 404 000 00 00 Relay bar assembly, 4 269.5 long 7420 203 330 00 01

0002

Skid

-

x

-

7420 203 300 00 02

5 325

Shifting ram 8241 404 000 00 00 Relay bar assembly, 4 669.5 long 7420 203 330 00 02

0003

Skid

-

-

x

7420 203 300 00 03

5 450

Shifting ram 8241 404 000 00 00 Relay bar assembly, 5 069.5 long 7420 203 330 00 03

0011

Canopy 3 970 long

x

-

-

7420 203 400 00 01

4 884

0012

Canopy 4 370 long

-

x

-

7420 203 400 00 02

5 222

0013

Canopy 4 870 long

-

-

x

7420 203 400 00 03

5 691

0031

Caving shield

x

x

x

7420 203 800 00 01

2 770

0041

Hydraulic prop

x

x

x

8250 165 000 00 00

585

0051

Stabilizing cylinder

x

x

x

8241 406 000 00 00

139

0061

Shield control system - 8 functions -

x

x

x

Remarks

Electrohydr. control unit Lines Water spraying system Brackets Water valve unit

8112 297 000 00 00

8154 149 000 00 00 8112 297 010 00 00 8112 297 020 00 00 8112 297 030 00 00 8401 007 240 00 00

Fig. 58: Face and transition shield, dimensions L1 1000

130 M

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L2

1454

472

W2

1000

W1

L

D2 D1

HA height, extended HE height, retracted L transport length

W width M support center distance

Tab. 12: Shield variants, dimensions Var.

L

L1

L2

D1

D2

H

HA

HE

W

W1

W2

M

01

5 641

3 800

631

3 980

5 824

1 219

1 970

885

1 700

1 550

370

1 750

02

6 041

4 200

1 031

3 980

6 207

1 219

1 970

885

1 700

1 550

370

1 750

03

-

4 700

1 431

4 006

6 715

1 219

1 970

885

1 700

1 550

370

1 750

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Description Base frame with lemniscatic links and relay bar assembly The bearing strength of the hydraulic props is transmitted to the floor through both skids. The props are in hinged position in the ball sockets in the skids and are held on both sides by prop retainers.

Both pairs of lemniscatic links are hinged to the skid with a pin connection.

The relay bar assembly is located between the two skids in the center. The yoke connects the two skids to each other on the gobside and to the relay bar assembly. The skids are not connected to each other on the face side. The shifting ram functions directly.

That means that the force generated by the piston surfaces is used to advance the conveyor. The lower force of the annular surface is used to advance or pull up a shield. The shifting ram can be equipped with a reed rod for measuring forward movement.

The relay bar assembly is fastened to the conveyor using the clevis assembly on the crawl pan. The hemispherical shell in the front area of the crawl pan is the thrust bearing for the hydraulic cylinder of the outrigger steering system that stabilizes the hinge between the crawl pan and the conveyor.

1150

Ls

1454

472

1000

485

675

625

910 1550

Tab. 13: Length Ls of the relay bar assembly outside the base frame

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Device number

Face shield

7420 203 300 00 01

628.5

Transition shield

7420 203 300 00 02

1028.5

Transition shield

7420 203 300 00 03

1428.5

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Description Fig. 60: Base frame, all variants, items 13

1

17 18

A

34, 48

15

11 25, 27, 47

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4, 51), 62)

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26, 28, 47 35

46

1 shifting ram ZE-150/80-1270 4 relay bar assembly 51) relay bar assembly 62) relay bar assembly 11 skid, right 12 skid, left 13 lemniscatic link, front 15 lemniscatic link, rear 17 prop retainer, left (not visible) 18 prop retainer, right 25 lemniscatic link pin 134.3x507

45 26 lemniscatic link pin 99.3x477 27 locking plate 28 locking plate 34 pin 35/29x66 35 bolt 75/60x125 36 washer 45 hex. nut M 10-A 4-80 46 hex. head screw M 10x140-A 4-80 47 spring clip 5,6 48 spring clip 4

Notice!

Apply lubricant B6 per EWN 7068*) to all connecting points and slide surfaces.

*) 1) 2)

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EWN = Bucyrus works standard valid for shield variant 2 valid for shield variant 3

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Description Relay bar assembly The relay bar assembly is used to push the conveyor and advance the shield. To do this, it is telescopically extended or retracted using the shifting ram. The shifting ram functions directly. This means that the greater force generated by the piston surface is used to advance the conveyor.

262

Fig. 61: Relay bar assembly, all shield variants, dimensions

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70 670 1880 270

L1 L Tab. 14: Lengths of the relay bar assemblies, shield variants 1 to 3 Relay bar assembly

L

L1

L2

L3

7420 203 330 00 01

4 269.5

3 914.5

1 364.5

827

7420 203 330 00 02

4 669.5

4 314.5

1 764.5

1 227

7420 203 330 00 03

5 069.5

4 714.5

2 164.5

1 627

The relay bar assemblies of the individual shield variants differ in length: the relay bar assembly of shield variant 1 is 400 mm shorter than the relay bar assembly of shield variant 2 and 800 mm shorter than the relay bar assembly of shield variant 3.

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1185

340 85

120

607.5 85

155

328

L3

220

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Description Fig. 62: Relay bar assembly, all shield variants, items 1 7 A

4 11, 20, 30, 31

8

32, 33, 34 27, 18 9

a 25 a

13, 35

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16 15 12 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

yoke cylinder bearing connection piece connection piece securing device protection cover hemispherical shell locking pin 28x138 pin 75/60x85 pin 22x130 locking plate ring cover staple DN 12

17 18 20 21 25 27 30 31 32 33 34 35 a

staple DN 20 staple DN 32 protective plug U11 protective plug U 2 guiding rod pin 55/48.5x135 hex. head screw M 16x145-A 4-80 hex. nut M 16-1.4571 round head screw M 20x85 hex. nut VM 20-10 washer 21 spring clip 4.5 load ring load capacity 3 000 kg

Notice!

Apply lubricant B6 per EWN*) 7068 to all connecting points and slide surfaces.

*) EWN

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Description Functions of the relay bar assembly Warning!

Body parts which get between moving parts of the relay bar assembly and support can be crushed.

For this reason, make sure that you keep a distance from shields which are being advanced or are to be advanced soon.

The conveyor is used as the thrust bearing, meaning that the shield must be lowered. The face side part of the relay bar assembly supports itself on the conveyor. The gobside part of the relay bar assembly moves in the direction of the face when the shifting ram is retracted. The conveyor is pulled up. The power required for advancing the shield is generated by the annular surface of the shifting ram (Figure 2).

Fig. 63: Relay bar assembly retracted and extended, principle diagram with conveyor steering device 4

1

Figure 1

Figure 2

1 yoke

4 cylinder bearing

For the conveyor steering device, see separate operating manual 7427 094 000 BA 00.

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advance shield

The shield is used as the thrust bearing, meaning that the shield must be set. The gobside part of the relay bar assembly, the cylinder bearing (4), supports itself with the yoke (1) on the set shield.

The face side part of the relay bar assembly moves in the direction of the face when the shifting ram is extended. The conveyor is advanced. The power required for advancing the conveyor is generated by the piston surface of the shifting ram (Figure 1).

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Description Canopy The canopy transfers the supporting force of the props to the roof.

It is articulated and is connected with the caving shield by means of pin connections. The hinge between the canopy and the caving shield is stabilized by the stabilizing cylinder. The heads of the props are fastened to the canopy and can be rotated.

Caution!

To avoid overloading the stabilizing cylinders, you must make sure that the setting angle of the shield canopy does not exceed the maximum permissible value, e.g. when the canopy is set in a roof fall.

The canopy of shield variant 2 is 400 mm and the canopy of shield variant 3 is 900 mm longer than that of shield variant 1.

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Fig. 64: Canopy, dimensions

L 1000 250 170 750

200

Tab. 15: Shield variants, dimensions Var.

ID number

L

1

7420 203 400 00 01

3 970

2

7420 203 400 00 02

4 370

3

7420 203 400 00 03

4 870

Notice!

Apply lubricant B6 per EWN*) 7068 to all connecting points and slide surfaces. *) EWN

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Description Fig. 65: Canopy, component positions

S2 7

6, 14 9, 14

S1

5

8

S1

c

a

1 b

12, 13 10

1 2* 3** 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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canopy canopy canopy peg 64x111 pin Ø16x150 lemniscatic link pin Ø118.5x477 securing device pin Ø12x120 pin Ø53x200 retaining ring hex. head screw M 10x90-A 2-70

11

13 14 15 a b c

hex. nut M 10-A 2-70 spring clip 2.5 spring cotter 5 safety peg screw holder M 12 clip load capacity: 8 000 kg S1 load ring, load capacity: 3 000 kg S2 load ring, load capacity: 1 000 kg

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Description Prop head with peg Important!

Before installing the prop head, put the pegs of the prop head fixture into the bore holes of the mounting device. Secure the pegs with the securing device (pins, locking clips) in the second groove.

After installing the prop head, push the pegs in the bore holes of the prop head. Secure the pegs in the first groove by using the securing devices.

Fig. 66: Fastening the prop head 14

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Description Caving shield The caving shield protects the face area toward the caving area.

It is connected to the shield canopy and with the base frame via the front and rear lemniscatic links. One stabilizing cylinder stabilize the hinge between the caving shield and the shield canopy.

The caving shield is equipped with mounting devices for the cylinders.

Fig. 67: Caving shield, all shield variants, dimensions 868

1650 150

310

240

360 910 1700

Notice!

Apply lubricant B6 per EWN*) 7068 to all connecting points and slide surfaces.

*) EWN

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1972

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120

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Description Fig. 68: Caving shield, component positions S2

4

3

S2

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S1

1 b 5 10, 11, 12 13

S1 a View A

8, 9

7

1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10

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caving shield lemniscatic link pin Ø 134.3x477 lemniscatic link pin Ø 99.3x477 pin Ø 53x200 securing device pin 15/12x120 spring clip 2.5 retaining ring

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hex. head screw M 10x90-A 2-70 hex. nut M 10-A 2-70 spring cotter 5 safety peg screw holder M 12 load ring, load capacity: 3 000 kg S2 load ring, load capacity: 8 000 kg

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Description Technical data, steel structure Shield support, device number 7420 203 000 00 01 Securing from tipping Permissible inclination, omnidirectional up to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degrees

15 885

Height, extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 970

Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 085

Advance stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 219

Shifting ram stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 270

Distance of prop centers (inclination) . . mm

910

Forepole of canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

2 800

Rear projection of canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 130

Canopy width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 700

Canopy length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

3 930

Caving shield inclination: Support retracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degrees

4.5

Support extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degrees

39.83

Width of caving shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 700

Base frame width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 200

Total surface area of the skids . . . . . . . . cm2

32 664

Support center distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1750

Supporting force of support for average seam of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 200

a) with 300 bar setting pressure . . . . . . . kN

3 412

b) with 450 bar nominal pressure . . . . . . kN

5 119

Support resistance for each m2 of roof surface with medium seam thickness of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 200

Face shield

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425

b) for 450 bar nominal pressure (KAKO large/small) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kN/m2

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Description Shield support, device number 7420 203 000 00 02 Securing from tipping Permissible inclination, omnidirectional up to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degrees

15

Height, retracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

885

Height, extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 970

Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 085

Advance stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 219

Shifting ram stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 270

Distance of prop centers (inclination) . . mm

910

Forepole of canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

3 200

Rear projection of canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 130

Canopy width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 700

Canopy length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

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Caving shield inclination: Support retracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degrees

4.5

Support extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degrees

39.83

Width of caving shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 700

Base frame width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 200

Total surface area of the skids . . . . . . . . cm2

32 664

Support center distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1750

Supporting force of support for average seam of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 200

a) with 300 bar setting pressure . . . . . . . kN

3 412

b) with 450 bar nominal pressure . . . . . . kN

5 119

Support resistance for each m2 of roof surface with medium seam thickness of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 200

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391

b) for 450 bar nominal pressure (KAKO large/small) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kN/m2

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Description Shield support, device number 7420 203 000 00 03 Securing from tipping Permissible inclination, omnidirectional up to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degrees

15

Height, retracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

885

Height, extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 970

Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 085

Advance stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 219

Shifting ram stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 270

Distance of prop centers (inclination) . . mm

910

Forepole of canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

3 700

Rear projection of canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 130

Canopy width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 700

Canopy length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

4 830

4.5

Support extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degrees

39.83

Width of caving shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 700

Base frame width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 200

Total surface area of the skids . . . . . . . . cm2

32 664

Support center distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1750

Supporting force of support for average seam of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 200

a) with 300 bar setting pressure . . . . . . . kN

3 412

b) with 450 bar nominal pressure . . . . . . kN

5 119

Support resistance for each m2 of roof surface with medium seam thickness of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 200

Face shield

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355

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Hydraulic system Hydraulic system The following section provides an overview of the parts of the shield hydraulics. Supplemental information can be found in the replacement parts catalog for the shield support or the hydraulic components listed in chapter 5. normal and exceptional operation

During normal operation, the shield functions may only be operated via the PMC®-R control unit.

Shield hydraulics Electrohydraulic control unit The electrohydraulic control unit has 8 functions and is the same with face and transitions shields.

The pilot valves of the electrohydraulic control unit are equipped with buttons which allow the shield functions to be actuated manually. A symbol plate shows the function/button allocation.

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a

2

1 distributor block 2 double 3/2-way magnetic pilot valve a connection for accumulator cartridge

b

c b button c connecting socket for control unit d connecting sockets on the rear side

Warning!

During normal operation the buttons on the pilot valves of the electrohydraulic control unit should not be used to activate functions. Noncompliance can cause unexpected and hazardous situations, for example if interlocking functions are deactivated as a result.

The buttons on the pilot valves should only be used in special exceptional cases, for example for repair and maintenance work. In such cases it is imperative to observe the applicable special safety regulations.

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Hydraulic system PMC®-R electronic control system Notice!

Please observe the instructions in the PMC®-R control unit's separate operating manual.

Control device PMC®-R, input allocation; Face shield device number 7420 203 000 00 0x Fig. 70: Control unit PMC®-R, input allocation PMC®-R inputs Front view A1 = neighboring shield, left A2 = not assigned B1 = not assigned B2 = not assigned C1 = pressure sensor, right C2 = pressure sensor, left Rear view A2

B2

C2

D2

E2

F2

D1 = reed rod shifting ram D2 = not assigned E1 = not assigned E2 = not assigned F1 = right-hand neighboring shield

C1

D1

E1

F1

F2 = solenoid driver module

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F1

A1 4

SOLENOID DRIVER MODULE

P2

P1

5

5

RIGHT

LEFT

FACE SHIELD

a

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1 control unit PMC®-R 4 solenoid driver module 5 pressure sensor

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a reed rod, shifting ram other components: see replacement parts catalog

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Hydraulic system Double-telescopic prop (peg) The two-stage telescopic prop is double acting and is designed for equal load-bearing capacity on both stages. Equal load-bearing capacity of the two stages is ensured by a piloted check valve which is installed in the piston pipe.

The bottom and top of the prop are designed as a globe joint. This allows the prop to be joined to the support via a rotatable fastening.

The head is fastened using two pegs each that are inserted into the bore holes in the retainer before the prop head is installed. The pegs are secured in the second groove by a pin and locking clip.

After the prop head is installed, the pegs are pushed into the bore holes of the prop head and secured in the first groove with a pin and locking clip.

The technical data can be found in the section “Technical data, hydraulic cylinders”.

Fig. 72: Double-telescopic prop, type SD-3180-300-760/1660

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e

b

a

d

1

c 1 2 21 a

prop base piston pipe piston rod piston space connection

b c d e

annular space connection safety cam load ring 1 000 kg lubricating nipple

Tab. 16: Telescopic prop Length in mm ID No. Telescopic prop 8250 165 000 00 00

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Retracted

Extended

Upper stage

Lower stage

760

1 660

452

448

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Hydraulic system Warning!

Risk of serious bodily injuries due to pressure fluid suddenly escaping at high pressure and bursting hydraulic lines caused by dangerous overpressure.

Never close the lowering connections on double acting props so that they are pressure-tight! Otherwise, pressure might build up in the annular space when extending the prop which is several times more than the set pressure.

Function

a) Piston pipe extended only: The force is transferred mechanically from the shield canopy via the prop head to the piston rod and again via the bottom of the piston rod to the bottom of the piston pipe. Further transmission of the force is hydraulically via the pressure fluid under the piston pipe in the prop base and from there, mechanically into the base frame (skid).

The hydraulic pressure under the piston pipe is regulated by a pressure relief valve which is installed in the associated check valve. If the pressure set on the pressure relief valve is exceeded, the pressure fluid flows out of the prop and the prop is pushed in under the nominal prop force. b) Piston pipe and piston rod extended: The force is mechanically transferred from the shield canopy via the prop head to the piston rod.

The piston rod supports itself on the pressure fluid, which is blocked by the check valve in the bottom of the piston pipe.

Further transmission of force up to the setting of the piston pipe is as described under a).

lower props

The pressure fluid is connected to the return under the piston pipe via the control valve for the prop.

Both stages of the prop can be actively lowered. Only when the piston pipe is completely retracted is the check valve in the bottom of the piston pipe opened by the tappet and the piston rod can then retract.

A few millimeters before the piston pipe is “fully retracted”, the check valve is opened by a tappet, whereby the pressure fluid underneath the piston pipe acts like a spring lifting the piston pipe to close the valve again. When lowering along the entire stroke, the procedure repeats itself.

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loading props

Pressure fluid is admitted under the piston pipe via the piston space connection. The piston pipe first extends, whereby the pressure fluid in the annular space is conducted away into the return line. If the piston of the piston pipe moves against the stop before the shield canopy has reached the roof, the piston rod extends. The pressure fluid is supplied at the same time via the check valve in the bottom of the piston pipe.

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Fig. 73: Hydraulic cylinders, typical examples Type a)

2 3

1

5

4

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Type b)

2 1 outer cylinder 2 cylinder bottom 3 piston rod

3

1

4

6

4 guide bushing 5 connection 6 connection

Notice!

The technical data for the cylinders can be found in the “Technical data, hydraulic cylinders” section for the shield unit used.

Warning!

Risk of serious bodily injuries due to pressure fluid suddenly escaping at high pressure and bursting hydraulic lines caused by dangerous overpressure.

Never seal the lowering connections of double-acting hydraulic cylinders so that they are pressure-tight!

Otherwise, pressure that is several times higher than the set pressure can build up in the annular space when extending the cylinder.

The end of the piston rod either has its own fastening option or is made so that a fastening option, e.g. rod head or fork head, can be screwed on and can be secured against working loose using clamping screws or a spring pin connection.

The pressure fluid is fed through the connections either on the outer cylinder (Type a) or on the piston rod (Type b).

If a double acting cylinder is only to be operated as a single-acting cylinder, the annular space connection must be protected against the penetration of dirt with a filter screw. If the cylinder is used without the annular space seals, the seal grooves are to be filled with grease.

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75 L 5

c

2 21 4

a

30 b d b piston space connection

cylinder tube reed rod relay bar assembly piston rod screw fitting annular space connection

c load ring 1000 kg d safety cams E

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stroke: 1 270

Stabilizing cylinder Fig. 75: Hydraulic cylinder ZE-165/100-310

55

55 L c 1

a

10

1 b 1 10 a b

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Type SD-3180-300-760/1660,

Device no. 8250 165 000 00 00

Length a) retracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

760

b) extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 660

Stroke, hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

900

Piston diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

300 / 220

Piston rod diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

280 / 200

Piston surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cm2

706.8 / 380.1

Annular surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cm2

91.1 / 65.9

Prop force at setting pressure, 320 bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . kN

2 120

Setting pressure, 430 bar . . . . . . . . . . . . kN

3 181

Retracting force at 320 bar . . . . . . . . . . . kN

273

Type ZE-150/80-1270, version with reed rod

Device number 8241 404 000 00 00,

Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

1 270

Piston diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

150

Piston rod diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

80

Piston surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cm2

50.3

Annular surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cm2

126.5

Thrust at 300 / 380 bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kN

150.9/ 191.1

Pulling force at 300 bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kN

397.5

Type ZE-165/100-310,

Device number 8241 406 000 00 00

Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

310

Piston diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

165

Piston rod diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm

100

Piston surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cm2

213.8

Annular surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cm2

135.3

Thrust at 300 / 450 bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kN

641.4/ 962.1

Pulling force at 300 / 450 bar . . . . . . . . . kN

405.9 / 608.9

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Pressure relief valves Pressure relief valves Pressure relief valves protect the hydraulic components, such as props and cylinders, against damage caused by overloads. When the setting pressure is reached, the valve opens and the fluid is discharged.

The pressure relief valves in the following table can be used in the hydraulic circuit of the shield support. Also refer to the hydraulic diagram and spare parts catalog.

Design

Setting pressure in bar

Device No.

For return line

Spring-loaded

80

8220 042 080 00 00

For props and shifting rams

Spring-loaded

380

7337 486 380 00 00

For props and stabilizing cylinders

Spring-loaded

450

7337 027 450 00 00

Caution!

The set pressure of pressure relief valves should not be changed. Only use pressure relief valves which have been factory-set to the required value and which have a corresponding color code.

Noncompliance endangers the operational safety of the hydraulic system and can cause serious and sometimes irreparable damage to components.

Caution!

Always replace pressure relief valves with new valves having the same properties. Always compare with the hydraulic system diagram. Noncompliance endangers the operational safety of the hydraulic system and can cause serious and sometimes irreparable damage to components.

Notice!

Always fit new seals when replacing a pressure relief valve.

Noncompliance can lead to leaks on the staple locks and compromise the operational safety of the hydraulic system. identification

Pressure relief valves are color-coded and letter-coded pursuant to DIN 21557.

The text code includes the following information: J setting pressure, setpoint, J the week the setting was made, J the year the setting was made, J person who made last changes.

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09

03

xy

Setting pressure

Week

Year

Last person who made changes

Color coding is with either one or two colors. It indicates the range within which the setting pressure is located. The following Fig. 76 shows a pressure relief valve provided with a blue/white color code.

This color code corresponds to the pressure range of 350 to 399 bar.

Fig. 76: Pressure relief valve, example

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The following table shows the relationship between the color code and the pressure range.

Tab. 19: Color codes for pressure relief valves, overview

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Pressure range (bar)

black

0 - 49

black / white

50 - 99

brown

100 - 149

brown / white

150 - 199

green

200 - 249

green / white

250 - 299

blue

300 - 349

blue / white

350 - 399

red

400 - 449

red / white

450 - 499

yellow

500 - 549

yellow / white

550 - 599

orange

600 - 649

orange / white

650 - 699

Setting pressure according to DIN 21557: 1/10 x nominal pressure in bar, “42” equals 420 bar, “08” equals 80 bar

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Angles of inclination of the canopy Angles of inclination of the canopy The angles of inclination of the canopy relative to the mine footwall or bottom level are at least 15 degrees unless limited by the retracted/extended state of props or stabilizing cylinders or by the limited articulation of the hinged joint between shield canopy and caving shield.

Fig. 77: Angles  1 / 2

1 2

Tab. 20: Angle  1 / 2 change at height M Inclination  at height M

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1 in °

 in °

M in mm

5

5

885 to 1 050

10

10

1 050 to 1 250

15

15

1 250 to 1 970

Caution!

Exceeding the permissible angles specified can lead to damage to the props and cylinders and their fastening elements as well as to the part hinges.

Important!

When the support is extended or retracted as far as possible, the canopy/caving shield crosspoint moves correspondingly when the canopy is lowered or aligned/positioned.

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Permissible media Permissible media Hydraulic fluids Permissible hydraulic fluids Notice!

Only use hydraulic fluids for which you have a valid certificate issued by Bucyrus. Otherwise, there is a danger that the hydraulic equipment can be seriously damaged and could result in the loss of warranty claims.

Only those hydraulic fluids are allowed to be used for the operation of hydraulic components from Bucyrus for which the respective operator has a valid certificate in accordance with EWN 8350 or an exemption certificate from Bucyrus. Bucyrus will not accept any claims under warranty for components which have been or are operated using a different hydraulic fluid.

In addition, national - and sometimes also regional - regulations on health and safety at work and any environmental regulations must be observed for operation.

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If a mine only uses individual hydraulic components without using Bucyrus shield supports, or if obtaining a valid certificate would require too much effort, the same hydraulic fluid which is used for the existing shield support may be used for these individual components, subject to approval by Bucyrus. The same applies to hydraulic chain tensioners, hydraulically tensionable drive units, etc. The respective exemption permit is issued by Bucyrus on request.

Suitability test Before Bucyrus will issue a certificate for a hydraulic fluid, the respective fluid has to be subjected to a suitability test. However, this suitability test only refers to the technological properties of the hydraulic fluid, and does not allow any conclusions to be drawn with respect to its properties regarding health and safety and environmental protection.

To perform the suitability test, original samples are required of the concentrate and the water which will be used later when preparing the hydraulic fluid at the mine.

The suitability test is carried out by an independent testing institute authorized by Bucyrus. The criteria as specified in EWN 8350 will be applied for the test. The suitability test mainly serves to clarify the properties of the hydraulic fluid with respect to: J stability, J sealing materials, J corrosion.

Furthermore, a chemical “fingerprint” of the concentrate is created in order to rule out or verify any possible changes in the composition of the concentrate if necessary.

If the suitability test shows that the hydraulic fluid meets requirements, the operator will receive a corresponding certificate from Bucyrus.

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Permissible media Certificate The customer will be given a certificate attesting the suitability of the hydraulic fluid for the operation of Bucyrus hydraulic systems for each product tested. Certificates shall be valid for a period of one year and, after a simplified test, can each be extended for an additional year. The certificate is no longer valid if one or several of the requirements for obtaining the certificate are no longer fulfilled.

This is the case, for example, if the quality of the water has changed substantially and/or the composition of the concentrate has been changed, a different concentrate is used or the concentrate and water mixture ratio does not correspond to the data given on the certificate. For further information, please refer to EWN 8350, Part 1.

The following illustration shows a typical certificate.

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Fig. 78: Typical certificate

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Permissible media Hydraulic fluid maintenance The consistent good quality of the hydraulic fluid is essential for the operational reliability of hydraulic systems. Therefore, maintenance of the hydraulic fluid must not be neglected and should be performed with special care. The most important properties of the hydraulic fluid should ideally be monitored automatically and recorded in order to be able to directly counter any harmful effects. These properties include: temperature, foaming, pH value, concentrate ratio and microbial load.

The operator of the equipment has to prepare a hydraulic fluid maintenance concept for any individual application. The maintenance concept should be prepared in close cooperation with the manufacturer of the concentrate and has to be applied consistently.

If it is not possible to monitor the hydraulic fluid continuously, the properties listed in the following should be checked at least once every week: J pH value

– setpoint: 7.5 to 9.5 J concentrate ratio E

– setpoint: see certificate Bucyrus Europe GmbH, Lünen 2010

J microbial load

– setpoint:  105 col/ml In addition, the electrical conductivity, foaming and the operating temperature of the hydraulic fluid should be monitored regularly.

The permissible maximum temperature of the hydraulic fluid is 55C. During normal operation, however, an operating temperature of 45C should not be exceeded. A higher working temperature will reduce the stability of the emulsion and shorten the service life of the sealing material.

Quality of the process water use for hydraulic fluids

The quality of the water used to make the hydraulic fluid has an enormous influence on the properties of the hydraulic fluid. Accordingly, the requirements for monitoring the water quality are very high.

If the limits shown in the table 21 are maintained, it can be assumed that the water is basically suitable.

If one or several of the limits mentioned are not complied with this should be taken into consideration when selecting a concentrate.

Furthermore, water treatment may also be necessary.

However, the customer shall in any case provide a sample of the original water to permit performing the tests required for the issue of the certificate.

Changes in the composition of the water will lead to the loss of the certificate even if they are within the limit values mentioned.

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Permissible media limit values

The following table lists limit values for the essential properties of the process water.

Caution!

Using water which is not of the specified quality can cause serious damage to component surfaces and the entire hydraulic system. Use only water that conforms to the specified limit values.

Limit value

Appearance, color, smell

No peculiarities permissible, e.g.turbidity, bad smell, etc.

Electrical conductivity

< 1 800 S/cm

pH value

6.5 ..... 8.5

Na+ content

Not specified

Mg+

Not specified

content

Water hardness

< 750 mg/l CaCO3 equivalent ( 42° dH)

Cl- content



201 mg/l

SO42- content



145 mg/l

NO3- content



20 mg/l

Fe content



Bacteriological requirements



105 col/ml 1)

Ratio of solid foreign matter with 1.2 m filtration in accordance with DIN EN 12662



10 mg/l1)

Contamination class according to ISO 4406: 1999

- / 18 / 14 1)

1 mg/l

1) The values listed must be observed during the production of hydraulic fluids.

They do not apply when the water is used exclusively as spraying water.

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Permissible media Lubricating greases and pastes Important!

The lubricants to be used are specified in the respective chapters, e.g. Installation, Maintenance.

Greases properties

Base: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lithium soap NLGI class: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Worked penetration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 to 295 (0.1 mm) Behavior in the presenceof water: . . practically insoluble in water Temperature of application: . . . . . . . -20 to +120C Flashpoint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≧ 200C

A1 grease

Lubricating greases for general application e.g. for roller bearings subject to normal load, for labyrinths, and for installation (according to EWN *) 7068).

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Tab. 22: Lubricating greases for general application

lubricating grease A2

Flashpoint °C

Supplier

Type

ARAL

Aralub HL 2

300

ESSO

BEACON 2

200

Lubricating greases containing additives for high pressure applications, e.g. for roller bearings and bearing locations subject to extreme load.

Tab. 23: Greases with additives Flashpoint in °C

Supplier

Type

ARAL

Aralub HLP 2

300

ESSO

BEACON EP 2

200

Important!

The greases listed in the same table can be mixed with one another. Other products may only be used if the supplier can guarantee that they are equivalent. Differently composed lubricating greases must not be mixed as this may change the consistency, i.e. the mixture can become thinner so that the lubrication effect is not sufficient.

It may also be dangerous to use lubricating greases that have the same saponification base but different origins. If in doubt, the manufacturer of the lubricating grease to be used should be contacted to confirm the compatibility of the grease in question.

*) EWN = Bucyrus works standard

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Permissible media Lubricating pastes lubricating paste B3

Lubricating pastes free from molybdenum disulfide, containing solid lubricants for lubricating centering bores and connections of splined shafts of sprocket drums and chain sprockets during installation.

Tab. 24: Lubricating pastes free of molybdenum disulfide Supplier

Type

Base

gleitmolybdän

gleitmo 805 *)

Li

NLGI Class

Flashpoint in °C

2

220

When the equipment is lubricated at the factory for the first time, the lubricant type used as lubricating paste B3 in accordance with the Bucyrus works standard EWN 7068 is: gleitmolybdän “gleitmo 805” lubricating paste B6

Parting agents and lubricants with organic lubricating media on a synthetic base material for greasing threaded areas and fitting points on props and hydraulic props, of pin connections and similar connecting elements at the support.

Behavior in the presence of water: . . insoluble in water

When the equipment is treated at the factory for the first time, the lubricant type used as lubricating paste B6 in accordance with the Bucyrus works standard EWN 7068 is: Chesterton 785 parting and lubricating material (flashpoint 132C) Important!

The instructions for mixing greases likewise apply to the lubricating pastes.

*) The greases listed in Table 22 are suitable for filling adjacent cavities.

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(mm)

d

Coarse thread

M8

E

MA (Nm) 8.8

10.9

12.9

A 2-70

A 4-80

1.25

23

32.5

39

17

23

M 10

1.5

46

65

78

34

45

M 12

1.75

80

113

135

59

78

(M 14)

2

127

178

215

94

125

M 16

2

195

275

330

146

195

(M 18)

2.5

270

380

455

202

270

20 m

2.5

380

535

640

285

380

(M 22)

2.5

510

720

865

384

512

M 24

3

655

920

1100

490

654

-

1100

-

3

535

-

-

3

965

1360

1630

-

1600

-

M 24 DM 24

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Pitch P

2 2)

(M 27) (M 27) (DM 27

Fine thread

2))

M 30

2 3

580

-

-

3.5

1310

1845

2215

-

1450

-

M 30 3)

2

(M 33)

3.5

1780

2500

3000

M 36

4

2290

3220

3860

(M 39)

4

2970

4170

5000

42 m

4.5

3670

5160

6190

(M 45)

4.5

4590

6450

7740

M 48

5

5540

7790

9350

Important!

The tightening torques stated in the spare parts lists must be observed during installation and maintenance work.

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According to works standard (EWN 6110, February 1985 edition).

Only for expansion bolts having a reduced shaft cross-section of 24.2 mm.

The tightening torques comply with the Bucyrus works standard (EWN 6003).

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For your information If you require spare parts or technical problems occur, contact our after-sales service personnel or contact us directly (homepage: www.bucyrus.com).

Standards and directives Referenced standards and directives Tab. 26: Standards and directives, extract

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Designation

Date of issue

Title

EC Directive of the European Parliament and Council on Directive 2006/42/EC the streamlining of the laws of the Member States with re- 2006-06-09 gard to machinery Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States conDirective 94/9/EC 1994-03-23 cerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres DIN EN ISO 12100-1 Safety of machinery 2004-04 DIN EN ISO 12100-2 Safety of machinery 2004-04 Petroleum products and bituminous materials DIN ISO 3733 2003-02 - Determination of water - Distillation method Non-electrical devices for use in potentially explosive atDIN EN 13463-1 2007-05 mospheres - Part 1: Basic method and requirements Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres DIN EN 60079 2004-12 - Part 0: General requirements DIN EN 60445 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interfaces 2000-08 Underground mining machinery - Specification DIN EN 12321 2003-08 for the safety requirements for armored face conveyors Equipment and components intended for use in potentially DIN EN 1710 2008-08 explosive atmospheres in underground mines Mobile extracting machines at the face - Safety requireDIN EN 1552 2003-09 ments for shearer loaders and plow systems DIN EN 1804 Safety requirements for hydraulic self-advancing support 2003-2006 Preparation of instructions DIN EN 62079 2001-11 - Structuring, content and presentation DIN 2000 Quality of drinking water 2000-10 DIN 6789 Documentation system 1990-09 DIN 20043 Plug connectors for hydraulics 2003-09 DIN 24320 Fire-resistant hydraulic fluids 2006-12 DIN 24343 Maintenance and inspection list for hydraulic systems 1982-02 DIN 24346 Hydraulic systems - Design principles 1984-12 DIN 51558-1 Determination of the acid number 1979-07 DIN 51575 Determination of sulfate ash 1984-11

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Designation

Title

EWN 6003 1)

Tensioning force, tightening torques and surface pressure for bolts Hammer head bolts Greases & solid lubricants Nonmetallic surface protection Approval procedure for fire-resistant HFA fluids in mining

1985-02 1992-06 1985-02 2008-01

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EWN 6110 1) EWN 7068 1) EWN 7069 1) EWN 8350-1 1)

1985-02

1) EWN = works standard

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Identification of the shield Identification of the shield Name plate The main subassemblies of the shields are identified by a type plate.

Fig. 79: Name plate, example

1 2

Bucyrus Europe GmbH 3

12345 05/10

678

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7

4 5

3181 kN

5 device number 6 number of props 7 prop force

4 serial No.

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Identification of the shield Shield number The shield number serves as an identification feature. All shields are numbered sequentially. Firmly attached tags with the respective shield number are on the left-hand skid on the shield.

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Var.

Application

Shield no.

1

Face shield

F1 to F 168

2

Transition shield

T400-1 to T400-4

Canopy 400 mm longer

3

Transition shield

T900-1 to T900-4

Canopy 900 mm longer

Special design

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