HU: Ez a kézikönyv magyar nyelven is elérhető, kérje Rammer forgalmazójától. IS: Biðjið Rammer dreifingaraðila ykkar um íslenska útgáfu af þessari handbók. IT: È possibile richiedere la versione in lingua italiana di questo manuale presso il rivenditore Rammer. LT: Paprašykite savo Rammer platintojo lietuviškos instrukcijos versijos.
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355E Foreword SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL This symbol identifies important safety messages within this manual. Carefully read the message that follows. Failure to understand and obey this safety warning could result in injury to you or others, and could also cause damage to equipment. See illustration 1.
Foreword 355E 1.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Basic safety precautions are outlined in the "Safety" section of this manual and in the description of operations where hazards exist. Warning labels have also been put on the machine to provide instructions and to identify specific hazards which if not observed could cause bodily injury or death to you or other persons.
355E Foreword 1.4 SPARE PART ORDERS When you need spare parts or some information concerning maintenance to your machinery, please contact your local dealer. Quick deliveries are ensured by exact orders. Required information: 1. Name of customer, contact person 2. Order number (when available) 3.
Product numbers 355E 2. PRODUCT NUMBERS 2.1 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER The product serial number is stamped on the valve body. Both the model and serial number are located on the product identification plate. Check that the model corresponds to the one given on the cover of this manual.
355E Product introduction 3. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 3.1 OVERVIEW The product is a hydraulically operated hammer. It can be used on any carrier which meets the necessary hydraulic and mechanical installation requirements. The unit functions by repeatedly raising a steel piston and driving it down onto the head of a removable breaking tool.
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Product introduction 355E Lifting devices must safely carry the working weight of the product. See “Hammer specifications” on page 60. Place chains or slings, as shown by the illustration, to lift the product. R010415 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFTING Below are some common safety instructions concerning lifting operations. In addition to this, the local, national standards for machines and lifting-equipment must always be strictly observed.
For more information, contact your local Rammer dealer. Note: See “RD3 and data privacy” on page 66. R010515 Warning! RD3 contains a SIM card to enable remote connections and an encased lithium metal battery.
Product introduction 3.6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RECYCLING POLICY Rammer products contribute to the recycling of materials to help customers achieve their environmental objectives. During the manufacturing, all the necessary precautions are taken to make sure that no harm is done to the environment.
Safety 355E 4. SAFETY 4.1 GENERAL SAFETY All mechanical equipment can be hazardous if operated without due care or correct maintenance. Most accidents involving machine operation and maintenance are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs.
355E Safety 4.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MANUALS Study this manual before installing, operating or maintaining the product. If there is anything you don't understand, ask your employer or your local dealer to explain it. Keep this manual clean and in good condition.
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Safety 355E PRACTICE You and others can be killed or injured if you perform unfamiliar operations without practising them first. Practice away from the job site, in a clear area. Keep other people away. Do not perform new operations until you are sure you can do them safely.
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355E Safety DANGER DUST HAZARD Breathing dust will cause death or severe injury. Always wear approved respirator. 169410_ENG-1 R010349 Airborne pollutants are microscopic particles, which will damage your health, when inhaled. Airborne pollutants on construction sites can be, for example, silica dust, oil fumes or diesel exhaust particles, visible or invisible.
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Safety 355E FLYING CHIPS OF ROCK The safety label on the hammer is shown below: "FLYING OBJECTS HAZARD Fragments fly up to 40 m (130 ft) and could cause death or severe injury. Stop operation when a person enters hazard zone.
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355E Safety WARNING NOISE HAZARD Continuous exposure to noise above 80 dB(A) could cause hearing impairment. Wear approved hearing protectors. 169410_ENG-4 R010351 EQUIPMENT LIMITS Operating the product beyond its design limits can cause damage. It can also be dangerous. See “Hammer specifications” on page 60.
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Safety 355E HYDRAULIC PRESSURE Hydraulic fluid at system pressure can injure you. Before disconnecting or connecting hydraulic hoses, stop the carrier engine, operate the controls to release pressure trapped in the hoses and wait ten (10) minutes. During the operation, keep people away from the hydraulic hoses.
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355E Safety LIFTING EQUIPMENT You can be injured if you use faulty lifting equipment. Make sure that lifting equipment is in good condition. Make sure that the lifting equipment complies with all local regulations and is suitable for the job. Make sure that the lifting equipment is strong enough for the job and that you know how to use it.
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Safety 355E LABELS ON THE PRODUCT Safety labels communicate the following four things: ■ The severity level of the risk (that is, signal word "DANGER" or "WARNING"). ■ The nature of the hazard (such as high pressure, or dust). ■ The consequence of interaction with the hazard.
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355E Safety WARNING FLYING OBJECTS HAZARD Fragments fly up to 40 m (130 ft) and could cause death or severe DANGER WARNING WARNING injury. Stop operation when a DUST HAZARD person enters hazard zone. DANGER IGNORING NOISE HAZARD Wear approved personal...
Operation 355E 5. OPERATION 5.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RECOMMENDED USE The hammer is designed to be used in breaking concrete, road surface or asphalt, hard or frozen ground. It is also suitable for light trenching and benching applications or in ground compacting. It can be also used in breaking small and soft boulders.
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355E Operation Noise dampening Operating the hammer near residential areas or other noise sensitive areas can cause noise pollution. In order to avoid unnecessary noise, please follow these basic rules: 1. When operating the hammer, keep the tool at a 90 degree angle to the material and the feed force in-line with the tool.
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Operation 355E CHOOSING TOOLS A selection of standard and special tools to suit each application are available. The correct type of tool must be selected to get the best possible working results and longest life time for the tool. Choosing the best tool type for an application may require some testing, please consult with your local dealer.
355E Operation 5.2 DAILY OPERATION GENERAL GUIDELINES A safety screen is recommended to protect the operator from flying debris. Keep the cabin windows and doors closed during operation. Keep the tool at a 90 degree angle at all times. If the object moves or its surface breaks, correct the angle immediately.
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Operation 355E Do not strike in one spot for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the object does not break, or if the tool does not penetrate, stop the hammer and change the position of the tool. Working too long in one spot will create stone dust under the tool.
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355E Operation When breaking concrete, hard or frozen ground, never strike and pry with the tool at the same time. The tool may break. Bending may be caused by stones inside hard or frozen ground. Be careful and stop striking if you find sudden resistance under the tool.
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Operation 355E Do not use the hammer to sweep the ground of debris. This may damage the hammer and the housing will wear out more quickly. Do not use the hammer or hammer tools for lifting. Lifting eyes on the hammer are for storage and maintenance purposes only.
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355E Operation WORKING PROCEDURE Warning! Protect yourself and your neighbourhood against flying chips of rock. Do not operate the hammer or carrier if someone is too close to the hammer. Do not use the hammer, as a standard assembly, under water. If water fills the space where the piston strikes the tool, this generates a strong pressure wave that may damage the hammer.
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Operation 355E 4. Use the excavator boom to press the hammer firmly against the object. Do not pry the hammer with the boom. Do not press too hard or too gently with the boom. The force is correct when the tracks start to lift slightly from the ground.
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355E Operation 6. Start the hammer. 7. Stop the hammer quickly. Do not allow the hammer to fall down and make idle strokes when an object breaks. Frequent idle strokes have a deteriorating effect on the hammer. If the hammer falls through, the housing wears out more quickly.
Operation 355E 5.3 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE HAMMER REMOVAL FROM CARRIER Warning! The hammer must be secured from rolling over when disconnecting from the carrier. Only use a skilled operator to position the carrier for hammer removal! Warning! Hydraulic pressure inside the hammer must always be released...
355E Operation 5.4 MOVEMENT The transportation and parking positions are shown below. When moving with the hammer, ensure that it isn't too close and doesn't point at the cabin window. 5.5 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF USE Special conditions of use are conditions in which the hammer is used for some work other than normal breaking or demolition, such as: ■...
Operation 355E 5.6 STORAGE LONG TERM STORAGE Observe the following points when the hammer is stored. In this way the vital parts of the attachment are protected from rust and the machine is ready to be used whenever necessary. 1. The storage area must be dry.
355E 1. HAMMER TOOL GREASING 1.1 RECOMMENDED GREASES For tool lubrication use only RAMMER TOOL GREASE, part no. 902045 (400 g cartridge), part no. 902046 (18 kg drum), or any grease that meets the following criteria: ■ No dropping point or very high, over 250 °C (480 °F).
355E Hammer tool greasing 1.2 MANUAL GREASING Follow the product's greasing instructions and avoid excessive greasing. Dispose of empty grease containers appropriately. GREASING INTERVAL 1. Tool shank must be well lubricated before installing tool. 2. 3-5 strokes from grease gun to tool bushings and tool at regular intervals.
355E Carrier hydraulic oil 2. CARRIER HYDRAULIC OIL 2.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR HYDRAULIC OIL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS In general the hydraulic oil originally intended for the carrier can be used with this product. However, since working with the product heats the oil more than the usual excavation work, the temperature of the oil must be monitored.
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Carrier hydraulic oil 355E OIL SPECIFICATIONS Table below shows hydraulic oils recommended for hammer use. The most suitable oil is selected in such a way that the temperature of the hydraulic oil in continuous use is in the ideal area on the chart and the hydraulic system is used to best advantage.
355E Carrier hydraulic oil Oil too thin ■ Efficiency losses (internal leaks) ■ Damage to gaskets and seals, leaks ■ Accelerated wearing of parts, because of decreased lubrication efficiency ■ Hammer strikes irregularly and slowly ■ Danger of cavitation in pumps and in the hydraulic hammer Note: We strongly recommend the use of different hydraulic oils in the summer and in the winter if there is an average temperature difference of more than 35 °C (63...
Carrier hydraulic oil 355E A standard carrier, with a proper hammer circuit, meets the requirements of the necessary cooling capacity. If the oil temperature tends to be too high during the hammer operation, the following things must be checked: ■ The hammer circuit pressure relief valve is not open when the hammer is operated.
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355E Carrier hydraulic oil 3. Reduced hammer efficiency. ■ Accelerated wear of moving parts and seals. ■ Danger of piston seizing up. ■ Oil leakages. 4. Shortened working life and reduced lubricating capability of oil. ■ Oil overheats. ■ Oil quality deteriorates.
Routine maintenance 355E 1. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 1.1 OVERVIEW This product is a precision made hydraulic machine. Therefore great care and cleanliness should be taken when handling any of the hydraulic components. Dirt is the worst enemy in hydraulic systems. Handle the parts carefully and remember to cover any cleaned and dried parts with clean lint-free cloth.
355E Routine maintenance 1.3 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BY THE DEALER Note: The times given refer to the carrier hours while the attachment is installed. INITIAL 50-HOUR INSPECTION It is recommended to have the first inspection done by your local dealer after 50 to 100 operating hours.
355E Changing the tool REMOVAL OF TOOL Warning! The hydraulic pressure inside the hammer must always be released before removing the tool. After operating the hammer, wait 10 minutes for oil pressure to drop inside hammer. Warning! Hot tool can cause severe injuries.
Changing the tool 355E INSTALLATION OF TOOL 1. Clean all parts carefully. 2. Measure the tool diameter (X) from the area marked on the illustration. Replace tool if necessary. See “Changing the tool” on page 50. 3. Measure the tool retaining pin diameter (Z). Replace it if necessary. See “Changing the tool”...
Tool bushing 355E INSTALLATION OF TOOL BUSHING 1. Clean all parts carefully. 2. Measure the bushing inner diameter (marked Y). Replace bushing if necessary. See “Tool bushing” on page 53. 3. Install seal. R030124 4. Lubricate the contact surfaces of the front head.
Check the installation. Check the pump and the other hydraulic components. FAILURE IN HAMMER VALVE OPERATION The hammer must be serviced in an authorized Rammer service shop. PISTON FAILURE The hammer must be serviced in an authorized Rammer service shop.
Measure the high pressure in the hammer inlet line. FAILURE IN HAMMER VALVE OPERATION The hammer must be serviced in an authorized Rammer service shop. 4.3 THE HAMMER OPERATES IRREGULARLY AND BLOW HAS NO POWER THE WORKING METHOD IS NOT CORRECT Refer to the correct working methods.
Check the installation. Check the pump and the other hydraulic components. PRESSURE LOSS IN PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR The hammer must be serviced in an authorized Rammer service shop. FAILURE IN HAMMER VALVE OPERATION The hammer must be serviced in an authorized Rammer service shop.
Troubleshooting 355E 4.7 FURTHER ASSISTANCE FURTHER ASSISTANCE If further assistance is required, please prepare to answer the following questions before calling your dealer. ■ Model and serial number ■ Working hours and service history ■ RD3 report if available ■ Carrier model ■...
Hammer specifications 355E 1.3 MOUNTING BRACKET SPECIFICATIONS R040238 Item Specification Bottom plate, recommended minimum 20 mm (0.79 in) thickness (X) Side plate, recommended minimum 20 mm (0.79 in) thickness (Y) Side plate, recommended minimum 20 mm (0.79 in) thickness (Y) Note: After welding, check the flatness of the plate and mill surface as needed.
(Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II. 1. A; Directive 2000/14/EC) Manufacturer: Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy, Breakers Lahti Address: Taivalkatu 8, FI-15170 Lahti, Finland Herewith declares that the Rammer hydraulic hammer Model: 355E Is in conformity with all the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
355E 3.1 RD3 AND DATA PRIVACY Important notice: This 355E Hereinafter referred to as the "Product", is equipped with a remote monitoring service device which collects location data and data of usage of the Product (including remote monitoring hardware and software installed, connected, and activated by Sandvik at the factory or otherwise) in order for Sandvik to (i) provide you and Sandvik's distributor/sub-distributor(s) involved in the sale of the Product ("Distributors") with the availability...