Page 2 - MK Diamond’s Manta I Core Drill - Operators Manual
1 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 General Safety Instructions 2 Safety Messages and Symbols 3 Hazard Symbols 3 Damage Prevention Messages 3 Safety Labels 3 Drill Features Motor 4 Carraige, Column and Base 4 Vacuum Base and Pump 4 Water System 4 Unpacking 5 Assembly Main Assembly...
Page 3 - General Safety Instructions for the MK-Manta I Core Drill; on
2 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 3 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 For your Safety! These safety precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these safety precautions could result in injury to yourself and others. Safety is a combination o...
Page 4 - Safety Messages; D A N G E R
2 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 3 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 A safety message informs you about potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by one of the three words: Danger, Warning, or Caution. You WILL be KILLED...
Page 5 - Drill Features; Manta I Core Drilling Machine; Motor
4 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 5 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 Drill Features Manta I Core Drilling Machine Motor Carraige, Column and Base Vacuum Base and Pump Water System The MK-Manta I Core Drill is a powerful all-purpose drilling rig that is design...
Page 6 - Unpacking
4 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 5 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 Unpacking Carefully cut through the carton approximately 6 inches from the bottom using a box cutter or other safety knife, and lift away the top portion of the box. Remove the Accessory Pac...
Page 7 - Vacuum Base Gasket; Step 1; WARNING
6 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 7 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 Vacuum Base Gasket Final Assembly Assembly Main Assembly Feed Handle and Meter Box For your own safety and protection, do not attempt to operate this drill until it is completely assembled a...
Page 8 - Extension Cords
6 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 7 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 The MK-Manta I Core Drill rig has been equipped with either a 20 Amp/115V 3 speed motor, a 20 Amp/120V 2 speed motor, or a 15 Amp/115V 2 speed motor. The drill should be used on an electrica...
Page 9 - Securing the Rig
8 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 9 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 Securing the Rig Recommended Methods A. Use a concrete anchor. Use either a 1/2 or 5/8 concrete anchor to secure the base to the work surface. Always be sure to level the rig. Using a concre...
Page 10 - Water Supply
8 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 9 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 The MK-Manta I will operate in either a high or low gear speed. This speed combined with applied pressure provides the cutting action for the core bit. Speed selection and pressure are deter...
Page 11 - Mounting Bits
10 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 11 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 Mounting Bits Drilling Procedure Carriage Rigidity Shear Pin and Clutch Protection It is essential that the carraige fits snugly on the column to prevent the motor or bit from wobbling dur...
Page 13 - Cleaning
12 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 13 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 Cleaning Vacuum Base Gasket Deep Drilling Maintenance When drilling holes that are longer than the core bit, follow the steps below. 1. Begin drilling the hole as usual. When you have dril...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting
12 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 13 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 PROBLEM Low Penetration Rate Under Prevailing Drilling Paramters Heavy Wear at Steel Tube No return of fluid WHAT TO DO? 1. Check fluid return. 2. Check motor speed range 3. Check wear pic...
Page 15 - If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this MK Diamond drill; Warranty Information
14 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 15 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this MK Diamond drill fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, MK will repair it, free of charge, by returning the unit to the de...
Page 16 - MANTA I COMBO EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST; EXPLODED VIEW
14 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 15 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 MANTA I COMBO EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW
Page 20 - MANTA PARTS LIST
18 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 19 MANTA I Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 2, 2005 MANTA PARTS LIST PARTS LIST: Item Description Qty MK p/n A Assembly, M1 Base, Vacuum 1 n/a A1 Base, M1 Vacuum 1 155753 A2 Screw, 1⁄2-13 x 3 1⁄2 Hex Hd. Cap, Full Thread 4 158284 A3 Gasket,...