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Bulletins


List of Topics by Issue

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