TERMA MAX K160S User manual

MAXImpact Power
Operators Instruction
& Parts Manual
MAX K160S
Version 2023
Model: MAX K160S
Registration number:.........................
Purchase date:........................

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Table of contents: Page
1TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 MAX K160S .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 AIR HOSE.................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 MAX-LUBRICATOR....................................................................................................................................... 4
2ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................ 5
3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 WARNING SIGNS:......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 PROHIBITORY SIGNS:..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 MANDATORY SIGNS:..................................................................................................................................... 8
4USE OF MAX K160S................................................................................................................................... 9
5OPERATION PRINCIPLE ............................................................................................................................. 9
6CONSTRUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 MAX K160S ............................................................................................................................................ 10
6.2 AIR PRESSURE HOSE .................................................................................................................................... 11
6.3 MAX-LUBRICATOR WITH REVERSING MECHANISM........................................................................................... 12
7TRANSPORTATION.................................................................................................................................. 13
8PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE................................................................................................................... 14
8.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................. 14
8.2 STARTING PIT............................................................................................................................................. 14
8.3 TARGET PIT ............................................................................................................................................... 15
9INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 15
9.1 SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................................................. 15
9.2 CONVERT THE MAX K160S......................................................................................................................... 15
9.3 CONNECTING THE AIR HOSE......................................................................................................................... 17
9.4 FUNCTIONS OF THE LUBRICATOR ................................................................................................................... 18
9.5 ALIGNMENT OF THE MAX K160S ................................................................................................................. 18
9.6 SOLO-BORING ........................................................................................................................................... 19
9.7 REVERSING MAX K160S ............................................................................................................................ 20
9.8 MANUAL PULLING OF PLASTIC PIPES ............................................................................................................... 21
9.9 DIRECT INSTALLING PE/PVC PIPES................................................................................................................ 21
9.10 INSTALLING STEEL PIPES (RAMMING-JACKING).................................................................................................. 22
9.11 CLEANING OF STEEL PIPES AFTER RAMMING ..................................................................................................... 23
9.12 EXPANDING DRILL HOLE WITH WIDENING ACCESSORIES. ..................................................................................... 25
9.13 INSTALLING OF PIPES MM WITH EXPANDERS..................................................................................................... 26
9.14 AFTER CARE .............................................................................................................................................. 27
10 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... 27
10.1 DAILY INSPECTION ...................................................................................................................................... 27
10.2 WHEN MAX HAS NOT BEEN IN USE FOR A WHILE.............................................................................................. 28
10.3 TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS.............................................................................................................................. 29
11 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................ 30
12 SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................................................... 32
12.1 MAX K130S –MOLE SPARE PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................... 32
12.2 PNEUMATIC AIR HOSE 20 M SPARE PARTS LIST ................................................................................................. 34
12.3 LUBRICATOR WITH REVERSING MECHANISM..................................................................................................... 36

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1Technical information
1.1 MAX K160S
Parameter
Unit
Value
Diameter
[mm]
160
Lenght
[mm]
2110
Weight
[kg]
203
Air consumption, min (recommended)
[m3/min]
3,5 (4,5)
Air pressure
[atm]
7
1.2 Air hose
Parameter
Unit
Value
Diameter
[mm]
31,5
Lenght
[m]
20
Weight
[kg]
30,5
1.3 MAX-Lubricator
Parameter
Unit
Value
Length (including caps)
[mm]
665
Width
[mm]
232
Height
[mm]
180
Weight (without oil)
[kg]
15,8
Tank capacity
[L]
3,1
Air pressure
[atm]
7

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2Accessories
With MAX K160S the following accessories can be used:
a) For the alignment of MAX:
-Optical level set
-Starting platform
b) For installing plastic tubes, directly behind the machine:
−Tools for pulling PE/PVC pipes diameter 125, 140 and 160 (with rope)
−Tensioner with replaceable sleeves

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-Steel pulling rope Ø8 mm with interconnector
c) for ramming steel pipes:
-Cones: S356406, S280340, S 230290, S159245,
d) To clean the pipes from debris after ramming the pipes:
−Pipe plugs: PW406, PW355, PW 323, PW 273, PW 219, PW 159,
-Air pressure hose with valve (for the pipe plugs)
-Foam pipeline pig
e) for making drilling holes up to Ø219 and for installing pipes Ø180, Ø200 :
- Expanders / Calibrators: PO 200, PO219

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- Tip towing for working with calibrators
- Extending rope for towing tool
f) for lubrication we recommend to use EkoMAX Oil. An environmental friendly product that consists
of bio-degradable components. The EkoMAX oil lubricant is available in 5 and 20 liter canisters.
3Safety Instructions
Please note specific safety requirements as explained by procedures called out in this manual. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury or death. All tools, materials and
equipment manufactured and supplied by TERMA, are designed to be used by qualified and trained
personnel only. TERMA will not be held liable for any injury or damage to either people or property
resulting from the misuse of TERMA equipment.
3.1 Warning signs:
Danger to people, this symbol is used in conjunction with an inscription that
says danger!
Danger of heavy swinging loads!

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Danger of underground utilities!
Danger of explosion!
Entrapment hazard!
High Air pressure!
Danger of burning!
3.2 Prohibitory Signs:
General prohibition signs; this symbol is used in conjunction with a suffix that
makes statements about the ban.
No unauthorized persons allowed!
3.3 Mandatory Signs:
Wear ear protection!
Wear safety glasses!

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Wear hands protection!
Do not start, operate or service MAX until you have read and understood the
operator’s manual.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury!
4Use of MAX K160S
The MAX K160S is to be used to execute tunneling and for the use of appropriate accessories for
drawing PE, PVC pipes and Steel pipes. Using the MAX K160S for other purposes is not permitted. The
manufacturer will not be held responsible for any damage sustained through improper use of the
MAX K160S.
5Operation principle
The MAX K160S is a pneumatic earth piercing tool, which is driven through the ground by
compressed air. Like any pneumatic tool, MAX requires a compressor with adequate capacity for
optimal operation. To ensure the longevity of the MAX, over pressure (max 7 atm) should be avoided
at all times.
The compressed air is passed through the MAX-oiler with the compressed air hose attached to the
MAX –it is this mechanism that moves the MAX. The exhausted air leaves the MAX via its backside.
The MAX lubricator device is equipped with a pneumatic valve to enable a change of direction by
simply moving the handle from position F to position R

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6Construction
6.1 MAX K160S
Drawing 6.1.1
No.
Name
Item number
QTY
1.
Stepped head nut
PMNAK-M160-00.09
1
2.
Stepped head
PMNAS-M160-00.01
1
3.
Cylinder
PMCYL-M160-00.02
1
4.
Chisel
PMPRZ-M160-00.08
1
5.
Control stud housing
PMTSR-M160-00.03
1
6.
Reverse cone with pulling eyes
WAHW160
1
7.
Impact piston
PMBIJ-M160-00.05
1
8.
Piston teflon sliding tapes
PMPRB-M160-00.06
3
9.1.
Piston seal (Teflon)
PMUSB-M160-00.07
1
9.2.
Piston seal (O-ring 121x3,5 SI)
MTSORSI0029
2
10.
Control rod
PMRUS-S160-00.06
1
11.1.
Control rod teflon seal
PMUS1-S160-00.04
1
11.2.
Control rod seal (O-ring 58x5 70NBR)
MTSORNB0083
1
12.
Control rod sliding tape I
PMPT1-S160-00.13
1
13.
Elastic damper
PMAMOR-S160-00.14
1
14.
Control piston
PMTLS-S160-00.01
1
15.
Control piston teflon seal
PMUTS-S160-00.02
1
16.
Seal (O-ring 77x3,5 SI)
MTSORSI0032
1
17.1.
Control piston teflon seal II
PMUS2-S160-00.03
1
17.2.
Control piston seal II (O-ring 74x3,5 SI)
MTSORSI0031
1
18.
Control rod sliding tape II
PMPT2-S160-00.05
1
19.1.
Control piston teflon seal III
PMUS3-S160-00.15
1
19.2.
Control piston seal III (O-ring 44,7x3 SI)
MTSORSI0034
1
20.
Control cylinder
PMCYLSTR-S160-00.07
1
21.
Splitter
PMROS-S160-00.09
1
22.
Elastic block
PMLSR-S160-00.08
1
23.
Splitter seal (O-ring 52x3 SI)
MTSORSI0030
1