Geax EK75CFAJ160 Use and care manual

OPERATION AND SAFETY
MANUAL
Rev.01/17
GEAX s.r.l.
EK75CFAJ160

Serial number :
160J075E
GEAX s.r.l via Campoceraso,13
60027 Osimo (AN) ITALY
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Chapter 1
OPERATOR TRAINING
1.1 Foreword
This manual provides information to operators on the features and operation
of the EK75 track-mounted drilling rig. It also describes the hazards relating to
the rig's operation and what to do to minimize the risks. The purpose of this
manual is to prepare safety-minded operators; accordingly, as well as listing
the required procedures, it is designed to raise the reader’s awareness on the
importance of working safely. Our is that it will contribute to eliminate
superficial, careless and uncritically repetitive behaviours, which are
ultimately the main causes of jobsite accidents.
1.2 Physical and mental conditions of operators
Operators must have past experience in the sector, be familiar with the
general safety rules and have proven their attitude to recognize and handle
potentially dangerous situations. Before using the (EK75
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) drilling rig for the
first time, new operators must read this OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL
completely. Once they are sure they have understood it, they can proceed to
use the rig with the assistance of an experienced colleague. The introductory
period should last as long as necessary, depending on the operator’s past
experience.
At the time of starting a work shift, operators must be in good health and in
sound physical and mental conditions. Their blood alcohol content must be
within the levels prescribed by motor vehicle regulations.
1.3 Operators' equipment
Operators must wear the protective equipment required by jobsite safety
regulations and relating to the specific activities carried out, e.g.:
•type-approved helmet
•type-approved safety shoes
•comfortable, appropriately-sized work overalls
•close-fitting, type-approved protective gloves
•type-approved safety glasses
•type-approved earplugs or earmuffs
•protective face masks (when required by working conditions)
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Make sure the serial number on the drilling rig is the same as the number printed in the manual.

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All protective clothing and devices must be in good conditions and clean
enough not to affect their protection capacity or wearing comfort. In particular,
heavy clothing must be used as required by the temperature on the jobsite:
thermal comfort contributes to keeping the attention threshold high. Overalls
should have no loose flaps that might hamper the operation of controls or get
caught on edges or rotating shafts. Gloves are necessary to protect the
hands from cuts and abrasions that can be produced when gripping wire
ropes or metal parts, but they should not reduce finger mobility nor get caught
on edges or on the controls. Avoid wearing rings or jewellery.
1.4 Safety signs
A poster should be placed in the jobsite with safety signs reminding to wear
the protective devices described above, as required by law. Figure 1.4.1
shows a few of these mandatory signs.
Fig. 1.4.1

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1.5 Symbols used in this manual
Danger (or other) signs are used at various points in the manual to call the reader’s
attention to issues regarding potentially dangerous activities.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
electrocution.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
getting caught and dragged by rotating parts.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
fire.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
scalding on parts that become hot during operation.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
intoxication or poisoning by harmful substances.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
intoxication or poisoning by harmful substances.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
burning by corrosive substances.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
loss of balance and falling.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
crushing hands.
Situation, procedure, context or other factor that can lead to increased risk of
being hit by suspended loads falling down.
Improving safety measures is a never-ending task; should you encounter a potentially
hazardous situation that is not adequately covered in this manual, please let us know.

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TRANSPORTING THE DRILLING RIG
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Chapter 2
TRANSPORTING THE DRILLING RIG
2.1 Operations preparing transportation
2.1.1 Removing the tool
The auger tool (two parts + the tip) can only be disassembled with the mast
upright. Disassemble the tip, the lower part and then the upper part.
Proceed as follows to disassemble the tip:
Lower the tool to the ground.
Disassemble the centring device using the winch 2° to handle the parts
(70 kg.) fig. 2.2.3.1.
Hook the tip to the rope of the secondary winch.
Command a slight tensioning of the rope.
Loosen the recessed safety bolt and slip the pin off.
Lift the rotary so that the joint slips off and the tip remains hanging on
the rope of the winch.
Move the rope of the secondary winch down.
Place the tip on the ground and move it.
Proceed as follows to disassemble the central part of the auger fig.2.1.1.1:
 Lower the tool to the ground.
 Lean the ladder against the mast.
 When a second operator at the base guarantees the stability of the
ladder by holding it with both hands, climb up to the height of the joint
and secure the safety belts to the eyebolt on the mast.

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 Hook the tool (lower element) to the rope of the secondary winch.
 Command a slight tensioning of the rope.
 Loosen the recessed safety bolt and slip the pin off.
 Climb down the ladder and remove it.
 Go to a safe area.
Lift the rotary-tool so that the joint slips off and the auger part remains
hanging on the rope of the winch.
 Move the rope of the secondary winch down.
 Place the tool on the ground and move it.
Proceed as follows to disassemble the upper part of the auger fig.2.1.1.2:
 Rest the tool on the ground, moving the rotary to the intermediate
position.
 Lean the ladder against the mast.
 When a second operator at the base guarantees the stability of the
ladder by holding it with both hands, climb up to the height of the rotary
joint and secure the safety belts to the eyebolt on the mast.
 Hook the tool (upper element) to the rope of the secondary winch.
 Command a slight tensioning.
 Loosen the recessed safety bolt and slip the pin off.
 Climb down the ladder and remove it.
 Go to a safe area.
 Lift the rotary-shaft so that the joint slips off and the auger remains
hanging on the rope of the winch.
Move the rope of the secondary winch down.
Place the tool on the ground and move it.

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fig.2.1.1.1 fig.2.1.1.2
2.1.2 Disassembly of mast support extension.
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2.1.3 Closing mast for travel configuration
Proceed as follows to fold the mast:
1. Lower the rotary to the point indicated in fig.2.1.3.1.
2. Position the pin V1on the rotary guide to block downward sliding
fig.2.1.3.2;
3. Deactivate the down limit switch of winch 1°.
4. Lower the rotary until it rests on the pin V1.
5. Further loosen the rope (30 cm.) to avoid problems when folding the
mast.
6. Position the pin V2.
7. Fold the mast forwards, acting alternately on the joystick D1 and
selector D2.
8. Reach the position shown in fig.2.1.3.3.
fig.2.1.3.1 fig.2.1.3.2

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9. Remove the bolts and two pins B between the two parts of the mast
fig.2.1.2.3.
fig.2.1.3.3
10.Make sure no one is in the trajectory of the folding mast fig.2.1.3.4.
11.Act on the selector D3 to fold the mast.
fig.2.1.3.4
12.Insert the bolt A to block movement of the mast fig.2.1.3.4.
13.Take on the configuration shown in fig.2.3.2.1 to load the machine onto
the transportation vehicle.