PM No. 9852 1466 01c
2007-04
Atlas Copco
Boomer 281/282 with carrier DC15
Safety
Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB
SE-70191 Örebro, Sweden
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting, read all instructions carefully.
Special attention must be paid
to information alongside
this symbol.
Only use genuine Atlas Copco parts.
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© Copyright 2007, Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB, Sweden
Any unauthorized use or copying of the contents or any part thereof is prohibited.
This applies in particular to trademarks, model denominations, part numbers and drawings.
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1. Foreword .................................................................................................................. 5
Rig documentation................................................................................................... 5
The Manual.............................................................................................................. 5
2. Contents.................................................................................................................... 6
Contents, target group and objective....................................................................... 6
3. Safety regulations..................................................................................................... 7
General safety regulations ....................................................................................... 7
Guarantee................................................................................................................. 8
Warnings.................................................................................................................. 8
Description.......................................................................................................... 8
Heading............................................................................................................... 8

Principal components........................................................................................ 17
Location of Ansul equipment ........................................................................... 18
In case of fire ......................................................................................................... 18
Fire extinguishers.............................................................................................. 18
Hand-held fire extinguisher and fire fighting system. ...................................... 19
8. Signs....................................................................................................................... 21
General................................................................................................................... 21
Prohibition signs.................................................................................................... 21
Warning signs ........................................................................................................ 21
General warning signs ...................................................................................... 21
Service work ..................................................................................................... 22
Stability ............................................................................................................. 22
Tipping risk....................................................................................................... 23
Electrical system ............................................................................................... 23
Cable reeling unit.............................................................................................. 24
Service platform................................................................................................ 24
Climate unit....................................................................................................... 25
Laser.................................................................................................................. 25
Automatic.......................................................................................................... 26
Regulatory signs .................................................................................................... 27
General regulatory signs ................................................................................... 27
Alternating current generator............................................................................ 29
Rig with PLC cabinet........................................................................................ 29
Information signs................................................................................................... 30
Other signs............................................................................................................. 31
9. Rig stability ............................................................................................................ 32
Maximum permissible inclination angles.............................................................. 32
Rig stability requirements...................................................................................... 32
Atlas Copco requirements................................................................................. 32
Requirements in accordance with EN791:1996................................................ 33

ment
• The manual does not replace the necessary training for the drill rig or its periph-
eral equipment.
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2. Contents
Contents, target group and objective
The Safety section contains safety-related information intended to be used by every-
one operating the rig and its peripheral equipment.
The objective of the safety chapter is to prevent accidents by providing information
on the safety aspects concerning the rig and its peripheral equipment.
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3. Safety regulations
General safety regulations
• Read and comprehend the manual before the rig and its equipment is operated.
• The rig must only be used for the purposes described in these instructions, see
operator's instructions, Applications.
• Special attention must be paid to safety and all the warnings in the manual.
• It is essential that personnel observe general and local safety, health and traffic
regulations.
• Always use a helmet, hearing protection, protective safety glasses, safety gloves
and other necessary safety equipment when you are in the vicinity of the rig.
• Pay attention to the rig's warning signals when you are in the vicinity of the rig,
see Safety, Warning signals .
• The drilling equipment must only be used, maintained and repaired by personnel
well conversant with the equipment and the dangers involved.
• Checks and adjustments that are necessary when the rig is in operation must be

• Ensure that there is no pressure in the hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems and
that the electrical system is turned off before removing the rock drill from the rig.
• Use approved lifting devices when handling the rock drill. Avoid lifting heavy
weights by hand.
Guarantee
• Use only Atlas Copco original parts. Any damage or operational interruptions
caused by using spare parts of other manufacture than Atlas Copco will not be
covered by warranty or product liability.
• Atlas Copco renounces any responsibility for damage caused by unauthorised
modification to the rig and its equipment.
• Overloading the rig can result in damage to machinery which is not noticed during
normal usage. Such damage is not covered by the guarantee.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inappropriate use.
• Damage that occurs as a result of substandard repairs, as well as injury to person-
nel or damage to equipment that is attributable to older unrepaired damage, is not
covered by the guarantee.
Warnings
Description
The manuals contain warnings. The warnings are framed and contain a safety text
preceded by a warning symbol and a heading (danger, warning and caution).
Figure: Warning symbol
Heading
• The Danger heading indicates an imminent risk of serious or lethal injury if the
warning is not heeded.
• The Warning heading indicates a risk or dangerous course of action that can lead
to serious or lethal injury if the warning is not heeded.
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• The Caution heading indicates a risk or dangerous course of action that can lead to

Figure: Risk area for supported rig
Working in the risk area of the rig
Description
Fault finding or working in the rig's risk area involves risk. Accordingly, always
carry out the fault finding or the work with great care and accuracy. For further safety
regulations, see Safety, Safety regulations.
Note
Pay attention to the rig's warning signals when you are in the vicinity of the rig, see
Safety, Warning signals.
Specific expertise
Specific expertise is required for:
• the electrical system
- Diagnosis of and work on the electrical system must only be performed by
appropriately authorised electricians.
• tyres and wheels
- All work on tyres and wheels must be carried out by specially trained mainte-
nance personnel as it is important to ensure that correct procedures are fol-
lowed and that the right tools are used.
• climate unit refrigerant system
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17 m
28 m
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- Diagnosis of and work on the climate unit refrigerant system must only be per-
formed of specially trained maintenance personnel.
Steps to take
All work in the rig's risk area requires certain precautions:
• The electric motors and diesel engine must be switched off during fault finding

The rig is equipped with a horn (1) located on the control panel.
Figure: Horn (1)
Reversing warning
The rig can be equipped with a reversing alarm (option) which sounds loudly when
reverse gear is engaged. This is to warn individuals in the vicinity that the rig is
reversing.
Visual warning
Beacon
The rig is equipped with a warning beacon (option) that lights up when the ignition
has been turned on. This is to attract the attention of anyone in the vicinity that the rig
is about to be moved.
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Figure: Warning beacon
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