J.H. Fletcher Information Bulletin

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Immediate Notice - Follow-up on Bulletins No. 105 & 108

HAZARD WHEN TRAMMING FLETCHER MACHINES WITH INDEPENDENT
LEFT AND RIGHT TRAM LEVERS/REPLACEMENT OF TRAM CONTROL
VALVE REQUIRED *(This is a PDF document which requiresAdobe Reader (Click Here to Download). This document may take a few minutes to download depending on connection speed.) If you wish to download the document to your computer, right click on link and select save target as.

Industrial Scientific - Product Recall Notice

Recall notice for the 4CF carbon monoxide sensor. *(This is a PDF document which requires Adobe Reader (Click Here to Download). This document may take a few minutes to download depending on connection speed.) If you wish to download the document to your computer, right click on link and select save target as.

Caterpillar - Safety Notification

This notification is intended to provide information on the hazards and risks associated with high-pressure fuel lines and other pressurized fluid systems on Caterpillar machines. *(This is a PDF document which requires Adobe Reader (Click Here to Download). This document may take a few minutes to download depending on connection speed.) If you wish to download the document to your computer, right click on link and select save target as.

Information Bulletin No. 105 August 2007

Tram control valve for 2006-2007 machines *(This is a PDF document which requires Adobe Reader (Click Here to Download). This document may take a few minutes to download depending on connection speed.) If you wish to download the document to your computer, right click on link and select save target as.

Information Bulletin No. 90 December 2002

Fatal accident alert and safety warning reminders regarding unauthorized machine alteration and single function fast feed mechanism. *(This is a PDF document which requires Adobe Reader (Click Here to Download). This document may take a few minutes to download depending on connection speed.) If you wish to download the document to your computer, right click on link and select save target as.

Reliance Motor Recall

It has come to Reliance's attention that certain Reliance Electric Motors supplied in specific equipment manufactured by J.H. Fletcher & Co. may not be MSHA compliant. The non-compliance consists of possible improper packing of the electric motor's cable packing gland.

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*Numbers 80 and above are now available for download in the "NO." column below. These bulletins require the use of a PDF viewer like Adobe Reader (Click Here to Download).

NO.	DATE	TITLE/DESCRIPTION	MODELS AFFECTED	BULLETIN TYPE	COMMENTS
0.	N/Dated	Orifice Retrofit Kit (1 Page)	Single Head Bolters	Retrofit
0A.	03/16/83	Strip Switch Program (2 Pages)	DDO-13	Update (Service)
0001.	06/11/84	Safety Chains For H Style ATRS Roof Support Beam Assembly (1 Page)	DDM	Update (Service)
0002.	06/11/84	Piston Nut on Scissors ATRS Raise Cylinder (5 Pages)	All Models	Redesign
0003.	07/17/84	Improvements in Front End Lift System (5 Pages)	DDO	Redesign
0004.	06/22/84	Driller Canopy Cylinder Staging Problem and Recall Program (3 Pages)	All Models	Redesign
0005.	05/07/85	Replacement of 50371 Spooler by 50499 Spooler (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service)
0006.	12/10/79	Pantograph Sprocket Guard (1 Page - Sheet No. MY-402)	Normally Arm Feed (DDO)	Update (Service)
0007.	11/15/83	Water Drilling Conversion Kit for Universal Drillhead (1 Page - Sheet No. 11-83-24A)	For Water Drillheads Only - Dependant on Machine	Update (Service)
0008.	03/14/85	Breakage of Push Button Switch Element in the 47870 Start Switch Assembly (Palm Button). Bulletin also includes 09/19/85 "JHF SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 0008. Subject: J. H. Fletcher & Co. Policy Concerning MSHA Program Information Bulletin No. 85-6C, 85-1M, and 85-1TS (Control Circuit Wiring on Permissible Equipment) (3 Pages)	All Models	Update (Service)
0009.	03/12/85	Substitute for Roots Model 33-AF Vacuum Blower (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service)
0010.	OMITTED	OMITTED	OMITTED	OMITTED
0011.	N/Dated	Front End Plate Weld Failures (1 Page)	DDO & DDR	Update (Service)
0012.	08/04/83	Procedure for Correct Re-assembly of Driller Canopies (2 Pages)	All Models	Update (Service)
0013.	01/27/86	Redesign of Ansul Actuator Assembly and Cartridge (13 Pages)	All Models	Recall
0014.	03/26/85	Cartridge Valve Filter Problem - 33620 Main Check and Relief Valve (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service)
0015.	N/Dated	Retrofit Strip Switch Kit (3 Pages)	All Models	Update (Service)
0016.	09/15/80	Addition of Holding Valve in TRS Raise Cylinder (4 Pages)	All Models	Redesign
0017.	N/Dated	Replacement of 45313 Boom Roller Assembly with 173382 Boom Roller Assembly (3 Pages)	DDO & LTDO	Redesign
0018.	N/Dated	Drillhead Bottom Cover - Deep Chuck Drilling (2 Pages)	All Models	Redesign
0019.	08/22/84	Driller Canopy Conversion to Pin Mounting Arrangement (1 Page)	All Models	Redesign
0020.	03/26/85	Breakage of Spherical Bearing Carrier in Scissors ATRS Beam and Foot (2 Pages)	All Models	Redesign
0021.	N/Dated	Cap Screw Problem on DDO & DDJ Front Lift Anchors (2 Pages)	DDJ & DDO	Update (Service)
0022.	12/30/80	Replacement of 31595 by 33620 Check and Relief Valve Package (5 Pages)	All Models	Update (Service)
0023.	N/Dated	33604 Check and Relief Valve Package (7 Pages)	All Models	Update (Service)
0024.	N/Dated	Pilot Check Valve Orifice - Front & Rear Lift Circuits (2 Pages)	All Models	Redesign
NO.	DATE	TITLE/DESCRIPTION	MODELS AFFECTED	BULLETIN TYPE
0025.	N/Dated	Service Instructions for Dynex Remote Control Valves (12 Pages)	All Models	Update (Service)
0026.	05/07/85	TRS Valve Package Replacement (2 Pages)	All Models	Update (Service)
0027.	N/Dated	West Virginia Hands Off Drilling Regulations (4 Pages)	All Models	Policy Notification
0028.	N/Dated	Drillhead Bottom Cover Modification (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service)
0029.	06/07/85	ATRS & Safety Post Valve Package Changes and Replacements (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service)
0030.	04/11/86	Boom Swing Pin Recall (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service)
0031.	08/15/86	Reinforcement of Single Beam ATRS System (2 Pages)	All Models, Except Those w/H-Style TRS	Update (Service)
0031A.	08/28/86	Unauthorized Modification and O.E.M. Parts Notice to Sellers (2 Pages)	All Models	Policy Notification
0032.	09/17/86	Problem with Boom Swing Turntable on Model DD Track Drills (3 Pages)	DD	Update (Service)
0033.	1987	Machine Safety Retrofit Program (4 Pages)	All Models	Retrofit
0034.	09/10/85	Recall of Detent Controls - Drill Feed and Rotation (7 Pages)	All Models	Retrofit
0035.	09/19/85	MSHA Program Information Bulletin (2 Pages)	All Models	Policy Notification
0035A.	05/29/87	Unauthorized Modification and O.E.M. Parts Notice to Customers (1 Page)	All Models	Policy Notification
0035B.	02/10/88	Hazardous Substance Notice - OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (7 Pages/3+2 Double Sided)	All Models	Update (Service)
0036.	12/19/88	Strip Switch Panic Bar Sensitivity (4 Pages)	All Models w/Strip Switches	Retrofit
0037.	05/01/89	Motor Mount Retrofit (2 Pages)	All Models Using Specific Component - Small Quantity Per Bill Goad	Retrofit
0037A.	01/11/90	Approvals and Certifications - Rebuild Policy Statement (1 Page)	All Models	Policy Notification
38.	05/11/90	Automatic Drillguide (Guard) (1 Page)	All Models w/Automatic Drillguide; Mast Feed Machines Only�Not DDO	Update (Service)
38A.	11/07/90	MP130A Slave Relay Recall (5 Pages/3+1 Double Sided)	All Models Manufactured from February 1978 through September 1990	Recall
39.	1989	Vertical Cable Reel (2 Pages)	All Models	Redesign
40A.	11/91	Tape Switches (Panic Bars) - Notice Included with All Panic Bars Shipped (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service), Policy Notification
40B.	11/91	Panic Bars - Notice Sent to Current Customer List (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service), Policy Notification
41.	03/92	Support Post Retention Nut (2 Pages)	All Models	Redesign, Policy Notification
42.	07/92	Valve Package Design Changes (7 Pages) (Dated 7/92 but mailed 9/92)	All Models	Update (Service)
43.	10/92	Remote Pendant Control Exchange Program (3 Pages)	Specific Machines	Retrofit
44.	10/92	Lift Cylinder Holding Valve Cartridge System (4 Pages)	All Models	Design Change

NO.	DATE	TITLE/DESCRIPTION	MODELS AFFECTED	BULLETIN TYPE
45.	05/93	Machine Operation (Drillhead Movement) (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service)
46.	05/93	OEM Parts (Valve Body) (2 Pages/1 Double Sided)	All Models	Update (Service)
46A.	06/93	Clevis Pin Retrofit Program - Phase One (11 Pages/7+2 Double Sided)	DDO, DTO and RRII	Retrofit
46B.	11/93	Clevis Pin Retrofit Program - Phase Two (7 Pages/3+2 Double Sided)	DDO, DTO and RRII	Retrofit
47.	01/94	Modification of L-Style TRS (2 Pages)	HDDO & HDDR	Update (Safety)
48.	02/94	Dust Collector (Pre-cleaners) (1 Page)	All Models	Update (Service)
49.	03/94	Pinch Point Zone (2 Pages/1 Double Sided)	HDDR	Update (Safety)
50.	04/94	Pinch Point Zone (3 Pages/1+1 Double Sided)	All Models	Update (Safety)
51.	04/94	Fast Feed (2 Pages/1 Double Sided)	All Models	Design Change, Safety
52.	07/94	Fast Feed (1 Page)	All Models	Design Change, Safety
52A.	08/94	Clevis Pin Retrofit Program - Phase Three (11 Pages/ 7+2 Double Sided)	DDO, DTO and RRII	Retrofit
53.	10/94	Hydraulic De-Energizing Actuator (3 Pages/1+1 Double Sided)	HDDR	Design Change, Safety
54.	02/95	Inby Falling Rocks (2 Pages/1 Double Sided)	All Models	Design Change, Safety
55.	03/95	Maintaining Mantrip Gear Boxes (2 Pages/1 Double Sided)	Mantrip	Update (Service
56.	06/95	Relief Valve, Part No. 150759 (5 Pages)	Six (6) Affected Machines of Various Models (Refer to Bulletin)	Update (Service)
57.	09/95	Offset Boom Arrangement (2 Pages)	DDO & RRII	Design Change, Safety
58.	01/96	Caterpillar Tracks Rework (1 Page)	Two (2) Affected Machines: Model CDR, Serial Nos. 95021-95022	Retrofit
59.	02/96	Misuse of the Platform Lift (3 pages)	HDDR; Particularly Machines w/Independent Platform Lift	Update (Safety)
60.	04/96	Moog Inc. Retrofit: Radio Control Sending Unit Model Series 129-XXX, MSHA Approvals 9B-1660-0 and 9B-166-1 (4 Pages)	MRS	Retrofit (Vendor)
61.	05/96	Commercial Valve Inlet Reliefs (4 Pages)	Specific Units - See File	Retrofit
62.	06/96	Null's Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. 1200-1, 1200-2, Headlight/Meter Assemblies (5 Pages)	All Models	Recall (Vendor)
63.	07/96	OMITTED - Allen-Bradley 700-P Relay Recall (Bulletin Withdrawn by JHF) NOTE: It was originally believed that JHF customers were affected by this recall, however, this particular relay is not in use on Fletcher equipment.	OMITTED	OMITTED
64.	09/96	MRS Safety Notice (6 Pages/3+1 Double Sided + Attachments - P.N. 139004, 139001, 159243)	MRS Units	Safety Notice
65.	12/96	Driller Canopies (2 Pages/1 Double Sided)	All Models	Design Change
66.	04/97	Maintaining Mantrip Gear Boxes (2 Pages)	Mantrips	Safety Notice
67.	05/97	Retrofit - Pressure Setting on RRII/DDO (6 Pages/3 Double Sided)	RRII & DDO	Retrofit
NO.	DATE	TITLE/DESCRIPTION	MODELS AFFECTED	BULLETIN TYPE
68.	N/A	OMITTED	OMITTED	OMITTED
69.	08/97	Retrofit Machine with L-Style ATRS with Pressure Tube Guard (4 Pages/2 Double Sided)	Dual Boom Roof Drills w/L-Style ATRS Systems	Retrofit
70.	10/15/97	Sticking Control Valve Levers (2 Pages/1 Double Sided)	RRII	Safety Notice
71.	N/A	OMITTED	OMITTED	OMITTED
72.	12/05/97	Recall-Part Number 147961 will be replaced by 148348 and Part Number 37779 will be replaced by Part Number 148439 (1 Page)	Specific Units - See File	Recall
73.	12/01/97	Recall of Apitech Pulsar Solenoid J. H. Fletcher & Co. Part Number 38020 (3 Pages)	Specific Units - See File	Recall (Vendor)
74.	03/27/98	Machine Specific Notice Regarding Document Change (1 Page)	Specific Units - See File	Update (Service)
75.	04/01/98	Maintenance of ANSUL Checkfire MP and SC Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (6 Pages)	Specific Units - See File	Retrofit
76.	06/29/98	HDDR - Hydraulic Disconnect Bar (3 Pages/1+1 Double Sided)	HDDR & DDR	Retrofit
77.	06/29/98	Tram Enable Pedal (5 Pages/3+1 Double Sided)	All Models	Retrofit
78.	03/99	Recall of Class 3160 Emergency Stop Switches	Specific Units - See File	Recall
79.	01/99	Grease used in bearings containing MDA	Unknown	Safety Notice
80.	01/27/00	Mantrip Ejection and Crushing Hazard	Specific Units - See File	Safety Notice
81.	03/20/00	Inspection of Mantrip Braking System	All Mantrips	Safety Notice
82.	8/00	Two-Hand Fast Feed - Drain Line	Specific Units - See File	Retrofit
83.	07/06/00	JHF Information Bulletins and Newsletters	Rebuilders/Resellers of JHF equipment	Safety Notice
84.	12/00	Boom Swing Hazard - RRII/DDO /Roof Drills	Owners/Operators/Re-builders of rebuilt and non-OEM cylinders	Safety Notice/Design Update
85.	04/01	Rock Deflector Canopy Guard	Specific Machines - See File	Safety Update
86.	09/01	Water Exhaust Conditioner	Specific Machines - See File	Safety Update
87.	10/01	Dust Bag System Kit	Specific Machines - See File	Safety Update
88.	03/02	MICO Brake Retrofit	Specific Machines - See File	Safety Notice
89.	05/02	MICO Brake Retrofit - Expanded to Include Part No. 353021	Specific Machines - See File	Safety Notice
90.	12/02	Fatal Accident/Fast Feed	Roof Bolters	Safety Notice
91.	03/03	Solenoid Operated Control Valve	Specific Machine - ARR-D - See File	Safety Notice
92.	06/03	RX-721 Radio Remote Receiver	Specific Machines � MRS - See File	Safety Notice
93.	06/03	Fatal Accident - Proper Procedures for Blocking Moving Parts	Owners, Operators, Rebuilders	Safety Notice
94.	09/03	Fletcher Operator Canopies	Owners, Operators, Rebuilders	Safety Notice/Design Update
95.	03/04	Drill Canopies for LTDO Roof Drills	Owners of LTDO Roof Drills	Safety Notice/Design Update

NO.	DATE	TITLE/DESCRIPTION	MODELS AFFECTED	BULLETIN TYPE
96.	04/04	Control Levers for DR Machines	Specific Machines, see file for list	Safety Notice, Design Update
97.	04/05	Feed Cylinder Pin Retainer Cap	DDO/LTDO	Safety Notice
98.	05/05	Rock Burst Valve	MRS	Safety Notice
99.	12/05	Boom Movement During Rotation with Adaptor	RRII/HDDR	Safety Notice
100.	02/07	Potential Hazards Involving Trailing Cable	Face Equipment	Safety Notice
101.	01/07	MRS Transmitter & Receiver Information	MRS	Technical Notice
102.	04/07	MRS Manual Maintenance Controls	MRS	Safety Notice
103.	06/07	Guard Between Chassis and Dust Box	Specific CDR Machines	Safety Notice
104.	06/07	Boom Tool Tray	Roof Drills w/Tool Tray	Safety Notice
105.	08/07	Parker Valve	Specific Machines	Safety Notice
106.	10/07	Revised Hydraulic Prints � Massey Machines Only	Specific Machines	Service Notice
107.	01/08	(C)HDDR Operator Drill Station Safety Enhancements	Owners/Operators of (C)HDDR	Service Notice
108.	05/08	Follow-up to Information Bulletin 105	Specific Machines	Safety Notice
109.	07/08	Fletcher Machines with Teach/Learn Radio Transmitter, part no. 121274, ONLY	Specific Machines	Retrofit
110. 110A.	11/08	Mast Feed Cylinder Guard	DR/CDR	Safety Notice
111.	12/08	Cylinder Retainer Pin on Drill Canopy	Roof Bolters	Safety Notice
112.	03/09	Tram Chain Guard on Remanufactured Roof Bolters w/Chassis Lift Kits	Roof Bolters	Safety Notice
113.	09/09	Safe Tramming; Improper Loading of Tools and Supplies	Roof Bolters	Safety Notice
114.	01/10	Damage to Two-Leg Hinged Canopy	Roof Bolters with two-leg hinge canopies	Safety Notice
115.	03/10	Grommets Used in MCI Light Packing Glands	All Models	Safety Notice