Service Training Manual CM 765/785

Rotation Circuit

One section of a double section MP18 valve (the other section is for
right-hand tramming) controls rotary head rotation. During drilling the
fluid supplied to the rotation comes from the right-hand hydraulic
pump. As covered previously in this manual, the rotation pump is a
5.18 in.3 (85-cc) displacement unit. The pump displacement is
variable with load sensing control. This means that the rotation valve
is a load-sensing valve. The valve has a maximum flow rate of 33
GPM (125 LPM). The valve also has a pressure compensated flow
controlled inlet. Fluid flow to the rotation motor is determined by the
position of the main spool in the valve. The main spool is shifted by
pilot pressure and by varying the pilot pressure the position of the
spool can be changed. Pilot pressure can be adjusted in the cab to
regulate rotary head forward rotation speed, which is necessary so
that rotation speed always remains the same for drilling. A single
lever pilot controller located on the right-hand armrest of the operator
seat controls rotation functions. Moving the lever forward activates
the forward rotation; this is the normal drilling position. When the
control lever is moved to its rear position, reverse rotation is
activated. When the rotation lever is moved to the forward position,
and drilling is taking place, pilot pressure from the forward rotation
poppet is being directed through the speed control pressure-reducing
valve. If the rotation lever is all of the way forward, the pilot pressure
being delivered to the pressure-reducing valve will be 400 PSI (27
Bar). The pressure-reducing valve lowers the incoming pilot pressure
to deliver a lower pressure to the pilot operator port on the rotation
valve. This means that the rotation spool only opens proportionally to
the level of pilot pressure it receives.

When the unit is placed in the pipe-changing mode, full pilot pressure
is directed to the rotation spool, it opens fully and rotation speed is at
its maximum level. This occurs because a normally open solenoid
valve is found on the drain line of the speed control pressure-
reducing valve. The solenoid valve is energized only in the pipe-
changing mode and the drain line is blocked. When the drain line of
a pressure-reducing valve is blocked, the valve does not regulate
downstream pressure thereby delivering 400 PSI (27 Bar) to the pilot
port of the directional valve. By setting the feed speed during pipe

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changing the coupling and uncoupling can be synchronized to

prevent undue wear to the threads on the pipe.

The rotation circuit is torque or pressure limited in the forward mode.

This pressure is set on the mode valve. Reverse rotation pressure is
limited only by the pressure compensator on the right-hand pump.
The rotation valve is equipped with a remote pressure control port.
This port is connected to the remote relief valve. During drilling this
relief valve is limiting forward rotation pressure. Forward rotation
pressure is normally set at 2500 PSI (172 Bar). When the rotation
control is placed in reverse, a pilot controlled on/off valve is closed.
This action isolates the remote relief valve out of the circuit and the
pump compensator then limits the circuit pressure. The pressure
compensator is set at 3600 PSI (248 Bar). This means that there is
more pressure available for breaking out the pipe thread than that
developed during makeup and drilling.

The numbers on this drawing correspond to the numbers found on

the hydraulic schematic.

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Adjustment:

Rotation Torque:

To adjust the rotation torque limit valve it will be necessary to stall the
rotation. This can be accomplished by closing the centralizer on the
bit or extending the breakout fork over one of the flats on the drill
pipe. Place the drill/tram switch in the drill mode. Move the rotation
joystick to the forward position. This action will stall the rotary head
and cause the rotation circuit to develop the maximum forward
pressure. The standard setting of the rotation is 2500 PSI (172 Bar).

Reverse rotation pressure is limited by the high- pressure

compensator setting of the rotation pump. To adjust, follow the
procedures in Chapter 2 of this manual.

Other adjustments required to the mode valve are discussed in

Chapter 6 in the feed circuit.

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Notes:

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To Rotation

Rotation
Gauge in Cab

PCV3 CRV PCV1 TPCV1 PCV2 CFV

Circuit Rotation torque limit

pilot valve
6

8
1.1,1.2-Synchronizing Rotation Torque Limit 7
Pressure reducing valves Relief Valve

2.1, 2.2-Pilot return check valves

5
9 4
3-Fast feed (cancel synchro valves)
solenoid valve 1800 PSI
(124 Bar)
4-Reduced feed pressure up relief valve 2500 PSI
(172 Bar)
5-Feed stop solenoid valve
6-Fast feed pressure override valve
7-Reduced feed up solenoid valve
To Rotary
8-Rotation torque limit pilot valve
Head
2.2 2.1
9-Rotation torque limit releif valve

1.2 1.1 3
Xb Xa B A Remote port Xb Xa B A

RRP R F DT TDT T
P 42 GPM 33 GPM Mode Control Valve
158 LPM 124 LPM

1 Reverse Rotation

Energized in ARC mode

Pilot pressure from

P Drill/Tram Selector

Ls
2 1 2
Forward Rotation
T
Lx T
Rotation Control
Right-hand Tram Valve Rotation Valve Rotation Speed Control Joystick

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Rod Lock Sleeve System

To facilitate the pipe handling system on the CM 760/780, the rotary

head is equipped with an extendable sleeve that slips over the square
end of the drill pipe. This is required when removing the pipe from a
drilled hole. At this time, the pipe joint under the rotary head is
loosened slightly so the sleeve can be extended of the square end.
The breakout fork is extended to engage the lower pipe and the joint
is loosened and uncoupled so the pipe can be place back into the
carousel. At this time full reverse torque can be applied to the joint
through the rod lock sleeve.

There is a constant pressure maintained on the sleeve retract side of

the sleeve. This pressure is supplied through the auxiliary control
valve. This is a manifold valve assembly. The valve is located in the
engine enclosure behind the operator s cab. The rod lock sleeve
section of the manifold is essentially separate from the other
functions of the manifold. . Pressure is supplied to the rod lock
sleeve from the auxiliary pump. This pressure is directed from the
outlet of the pump before its connection to the three-section valve.
This pressure is directed to a pressure-reducing valve located in the
manifold. This valve is normally set at 450 PSI (31 Bar). Because
the auxiliary pump circuit always has a residual pressure of 500 PSI
(34 Bar), there is always enough pressure to operate the rod lock
sleeve.

In operation, there is pressure directed to the bottom of the sleeve.

The sleeve contains a .030 orifice that constantly bleeds fluid to the
top side of the sleeve. During drilling the top of the sleeve is
connected to return. This bleed prevents the fluid in the sleeve area
from overheating and also maintains constant pressure to keep the
sleeve from extending. When the sleeve is extended to remove pipe
from the hole, 450 PSI is directed by the control valve to the top of
the sleeve. Because of the greater area of the top of the sleeve
compared to the bottom of the sleeve the sleeve extends.

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Rod lock circuit
Pressure from Air Connection
Auxiliary
Pump
Rotary
RR FR
Pressure in this line will normally Motor
be at least 500 PSI (34 Bar) which
D
is adequate to operate the rod lock
sleeve.
RLE
Rod
Lock .030

RLR
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ARC/DC
Valve

EP RLR1 IP A2 B2 A3 B3 A4 B4 A5 B5

Chain Carousel Rear Ground

P 1500 Wrench Rotation Jack (opt) Winch
PSI (opt)

100
3400 Bar

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PSI
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450 PSI
Bar 31 Bar
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DDRH Rotary Head (early style)

Early CM 760 and CM 780 units were manufactured with the latest
version of the DDRH rotary head. This style head is fitted with a top
mounted air swivel arrangement. The rotary motor drive system is a
direct drive 64 in.3 (1048 cc) radial piston motor. The rotary head
uses the breakout sleeve system for pipe thread breakout. The air
swivel is fitted with chevron packing. A hand-operated grease gun is
required to keep the packing loaded. The grease fitting in the
packing housing does not have a built in check valve so excessive
grease pressure cannot be applied.

Note: Do not use standard grease fittings in place of the point

indicated with the red arrow. Remove the spring and ball from the
fitting so excessive grease pressure cannot be applied to the packing.

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Spindle adapter

The spindle adapter is the replaceable part found in the end of the
rotary head hollow shaft. It has 3 1/2 API male thread to engage the
spindle and the female thread will either be 2 or 2½ Z thread.

Replacing the Spindle Adapter

The spindle adapter is a wear part that will require replacement. This
can be accomplished with the rotary head at the bottom of the drill
guide and the guide vertical. Allow some space below the lowered
head for removal of the parts. Blocking should be installed under
the rotary head mounting plate for additional safety.

Removal and replacement of the spindle adapter requires the

removal of the front housing and rod lock sleeve. This will
expose the adapter, which is threaded into the end of the rotary
head spindle.

1. Vent the air pressure from the hydraulic tank by removing the
pressure gauge temporarily. Apply a vacuum to the vent port on the
hydraulic tank if available. Remove all of the hydraulic lines from the
lower section of the rotary head. Plug, cap and tag all open hoses
and connections. Remove the rod lock housing by removing the
12mm socket head screws from the bottom. There are two threaded
holes that can be used for drawing the front housing loose. The rod
lock sleeve may come out with the lower housing so be careful, as
these parts are heavy. With the lower housing and rod lock sleeve
removed, the flats on the spindle adapter are now accessible.

2. The rotary head spindle must be locked before the adapter can be
removed. Use capscrews from the rod lock housing to install the
locking plate (52129111). The locking plate slips over flats machined
into the spindle. The spindle may need to be rotated to align the
threaded holes in the bearing housing with the locking plate.

3. Attach the appropriately sized J wrench to the breakout cylinder

to loosen the adapter. The breakout cylinder must be extended to
loosen the adapter. The locking plate may need to be indexed

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relative to the spindle adapter to allow for maximum torque to be

applied to the J wrench.

Note: It may be necessary to increase the extend pressure for

the breakout cylinder to loosen the adapter.
4. After the old adapter has been removed, thoroughly clean the API
threads in the end of the spindle as well as on the new adapter.

5. When installing the new adapter, use LOCTITE primer #T747 and
coat the threads with LOCTITE #680 (cpn #51948727) thread lock.
Install the adapter into the spindle and torque to 4500 lb-ft. (6100
Nm.) If the breakout cylinder is used for the retorque of the spindle
adapter, it will be necessary to increase the pressure to the retract
side of the cylinder to 2500 PSI. (175 Bar) to develop an adequate
amount of torque.

Note: the breakout cylinder will deliver maximum torque when it

is almost fully retracted.

6. Allow ample curing time for the LOCTITE #680. If the primer is
used, the bond will be partially cured in 5 minutes and fully cured in 4
to 6 hours. If the primer is not used the partial cure time is extended
to 30 minutes.

7. After the replacement of the spindle adapter is complete,

reassemble the rod lock and front housing to the rotary head. Use
care during the installation process to prevent damage to the rod lock
seals. Reconnect all hydraulic lines.

Replacing the Chevron Air Packing

To replace the chevron air packing the following steps should be

followed:

1. Remove the six (6) socket head 3/8 cap screws that secure the
gooseneck to the air swivel.

2. Remove the ten (10) socket head M16 cap screws the secure the
base of the air swivel housing to the rotary head.

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3. The chevron packing can then be removed from the swivel

housing.
4. Inspect the washpipe for wear and/or looseness on the threads at
the end of the spindle.

5. The thread on the end of the spindle is a left-hand thread. If

retightening is required, apply LOCTITE as described on page 14
or page 27 of this section of the manual. A special tool cpn
52291176 is required for this operation.

6. When the LOCTITE is applied, be sure to allow ample curing time

to prevent loosening prematurely.

7. Install the new chevron packing as shown on the drawing on page

28 of this section.

8. Reinstall the swivel housing and gooseneck after grease has been
applied to the new chevron packing.

9. Grease both grease fittings on the swivel before restarting the unit.

Replacing the spindle and/or spindle bearings

The drawing on page 11 can be used to identify various parts of

the rotary head.

1. Remove the rod lock assembly and swivel housing as described

previously in this section.

2. Unthread the washpipe from the end of the spindle. This will
require the special tool cpn 52291176. NOTE: The threads in the
washpipe are left-handed. Remove the seal plate directly under
the washpipe.

3. Remove the twelve (12) M16 socket head capscrews that retain
the hydraulic motor assembly to the bearing housing. Set the
motor assembly aside being careful to keep the assembly clean.

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4. Remove the twelve (12) M16 socket head capscrews that secure
the top bearing plate. NOTE: The bearing plate is designed to
provide the proper preload on the spindle bearings when tightened
down.

5. At the bottom of the bearing housing, remove the eight- (8) M12
capscrews that retain the lower seal plate. Remove the seal plate
from the housing.

6. Remove the spindle from the bearing housing. The top bearing
cup is a slip fit into the housing.

7. If the bearings (cups and cones) are to be reused, carefully

remove the cones from the spindle. These will have to be pressed
onto the new spindle.

8. If the bearings are being replaced, the cone for the lower bearing
will have to be pressed into place.

9. To reassemble the head, reverse the disassembly procedure. The

washpipe and spindle adapter must be installed with LOCTITE.
Use LOCTITE primer #T747 and coat the threads with LOCTITE
#680 (cpn #51948727).

The torque specifications for the fasteners used in the rotary head are
as follows:

M12 (grade 10.9) (lubricated threads)-------------55 lb-ft or 100 Nm.

M16 (grade 10.9) (lubricated threads)-----------138 lb-ft or 250 Nm.

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High Torque Rotary Head

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Item CPN Description Qty.

2 57698250 Shaft Seal 2
3 57698268 Seal Retainer Bolt 3
4 57698276 Seal Carrier 1
5 57698284 Seal Carrier O-ring 1
6 57698292 Seal Carrier O-ring 1
7 57698300 Bearing Retainer Mounting Plate 1
8 57698318 Mounting Plate O-ring 1
9 57698326 Front Bearing Set 1
10 57698334 Shaft-3 1/2 API Reg. Thread 1
11 57698342 Front Housing 1
12 57698359 Main O-ring 4
13 57698367 Inner Thermal O-ring 2
14 57698375 Middle Thermal O-ring 2
15 57698383 Outer Thermal O-ring 2
16 57698391 Plate Screw 4
17 57698409 Timing Plate 2
18 57698417 Rotor 1
19 57698425 Inner Rotor Spring 32
20 57698433 Outer Rotor Spring 32
21 57698441 Spring Button 32
22 57698458 Rotor Vane 16
23 57698466 Dowel Pin 4
24 57698474 Stator (98 Cu. In. Displacement) 1
25 57698482 Stator Vane 6
26 57698490 Stator Vane Spring 12
27 57698508 Rear Housing 1
28 57698516 Bearing Cup 1
29 57698524 Bearing Cone 1
30 57698532 Shim (fitted) set
31 57698540 Seal Plate O-ring 1
32 57698557 Shaft Seal 1
33 57698565 Rear Seal Plate 1
34 57698573 Shaft Seal Wiper 1
35 57698581 Seal Plate Bolt 12
36 57698599 Main Bolt 5/8-11X10" 12
37 57698607 Mounting Plate Bolt 6

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