TERMA MAX K180S User manual

MAXImpact Power
Operators Instruction
& Parts Manual
MAX K180S
Version 2023
Model: MAX K180S
Registration number:.........................
Purchase date:........................

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Table of contents: Page
1TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 MAX K180S .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 AIR HOSE.................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 LUBRICATOR/CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................................................ 4
2ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................................ 5
3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 WARNING SIGNS:......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 PROHIBITORY SIGNS:..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 MANDATORY SIGNS:..................................................................................................................................... 8
4USE OF MAX K180S................................................................................................................................... 9
5OPERATION PRINCIPLE ............................................................................................................................. 9
6CONSTRUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 MAX K180S ............................................................................................................................................ 10
6.2 AIR PRESSURE HOSE .................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 MAX-LUBRICATOR WITH REVERSING MECHANISM........................................................................................... 13
7TRANSPORTATION.................................................................................................................................. 14
8PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE................................................................................................................... 15
8.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................. 15
8.2 STARTING PIT ............................................................................................................................................ 15
8.3 TARGET PIT ............................................................................................................................................... 16
9INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 16
9.1 SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................................................. 16
9.2 CONVERT THE MAX K180S......................................................................................................................... 16
9.3 CONNECTING THE AIR HOSE......................................................................................................................... 17
9.4 FUNCTIONS OF THE LUBRICATOR ................................................................................................................... 19
9.5 ALIGNMENT OF THE MAX K180S................................................................................................................. 20
9.6 SOLO-BORING ........................................................................................................................................... 20
9.7 REVERSING MAX K180S ............................................................................................................................ 21
9.8 MANUAL PULLING OF PLASTIC PIPES ............................................................................................................... 22
9.9 DIRECT INSTALLING PE/PVC PIPES................................................................................................................ 22
9.10 STEEL PIPE’S RAMMING ............................................................................................................................... 24
9.11 CLEANING OF STEEL PIPES AFTER RAMMING ..................................................................................................... 25
9.12 EXPANDING THE BOREHOLE .......................................................................................................................... 26
9.13 INSTALLING OF PIPES Ø200 MM WITH EXPANDERS ............................................................................................ 27
9.14 AFTER CARE .............................................................................................................................................. 28
10 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... 29
10.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................................. 29
10.2 WHEN MAX HAS NOT BEEN IN USE FOR A WHILE.............................................................................................. 30
10.3 TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS.............................................................................................................................. 30
11 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................ 32
12 SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................................................... 34
12.1 MAX K180S –MOLE SPARE PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................... 34
12.2 PNEUMATIC AIR HOSE 20 M SPARE PARTS LIST ................................................................................................. 36
12.3 LUBRICATOR WITH REVERSING MECHANISM..................................................................................................... 38

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1Technical information
1.1 MAX K180S
Parameter
Unit
Value
Outside diameter
[mm]
180
Length
[mm]
2256
Weight
[kg]
275
Air consumption, min (recommended)
[m3/min]
4,5 (5,0)
Air pressure
[atm]
7
1.2 Air hose
Parameter
Unit
Value
Diameter
[mm]
31,5
Length
[m]
20
Weight
[kg]
30,5
1.3 Lubricator/Control Panel
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 K180S 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 140, 160, 180, 200 (with rope)
Sleeve ø160 Sleeve ø200
-Tensioner with replaceable sleeves
-Steel pulling rope Ø8 mm with interconnector

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c) For ramming of steel pipes:
-Cones:
S356406 S280340 S230290 S159245
d) To clean the pipes from sand and debris after ramming:
−Pipe plugs: PW 355, PW406, PW 323, PW 273, PW 219, PW 159
PW 159 PW219 PW273 PW323 PW355 PW406
−Locking rods (for the pipe plugs)
−Air pressure hose with valves (for the pipe plugs)
-Foam pipeline pig
e) for increasing bore’s diameter up to Ø219:
-Expanders / Calibrators

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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 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 K180S
The MAX K180S can be used to execute tunneling and with the use of appropriate accessories for
pulling of PE, PVC pipes and steel pipes’ ramming.
Using the MAX K180S for other purposes is not permitted. The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for any damage sustained through improper use of the MAX K180S.
5Operation principle
The MAX K180S 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 bar) 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 K180S
Drawing 6.1.1
Nr.
Name
Art.
Q-ty
1
Stepped head nut
PMNAK-M180-00.09
1
2
Stepped head
PMNAS-M180-00.01
1
3
Cylinder
PMCYL-M180-00.02
1
4
Chisel
PMPRZ-M180-00.08-M2
1
5
Control stud housing
PMTSR-M180-00.03
1
6
Reverse cone with pulling eyes
WAHW180
1
7
Impact piston
PMBIJ-M180-00.05
1
8
Piston teflon sliding tapes
PMPRB-M180-00.06
3
9.1.
Piston seal (Teflon)
PMUSB-M180-00.07
1
9.2.
Piston seal (O-ring 136,12x3,53)
MTSORSI0023
2
10.1.
Control rod teflon seal
PMUS1-S180-00.04
1
10.2.
Control rod seal (O-ring 65x5 70Si)
MTSORSI0020
1
11
Control rod sliding tape I
PMPT1-S180-00.13
1
12
Control rod
PMRUS-S180-00.06
1