Add pipe, Jt20 operator’s manual – Ditch Witch JT20 User Manual
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JT20 Operator’s Manual
Add Pipe
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Add Pipe
1.
Press top of drilling unit throttle switch until engine is at full throttle.
2.
3.
Break joint at saver sub.
4.
Load pipe:
Manual Pipeloader Controls
Automated Pipeloader Control
•
Clamp pipe joint.
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Locate drill head.
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Engage front wrench until pipe is clamped
and pressure develops.
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Slowly move carriage back until
movement stops.
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Slowly rotate spindle counterclockwise.
Carriage will move back as threads
separate.
•
After threads are fully separated, stop
rotation and move carriage to back of
frame.
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Clamp pipe joint.
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Locate drill head.
•
Engage front wrench until pipe is clamped
and pressure develops.
•
Slowly move carriage back until
movement stops.
•
Slowly rotate spindle counterclockwise.
Carriage will move back as threads
separate.
•
After threads are fully separated, stop
rotation and move carriage to back of
frame.
•
While carriage is moving, green control
cycle light will come on. Grippers will grip
and then green control cycle light will
flash.
Manual Pipeloader Controls
Automated Pipeloader Control
•
Make sure shuttle stop is properly
positioned on pipeloader and lift arms are
completely lowered.
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Close grippers.
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Lube pipe threads.
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Move pipe to spindle.
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Raise pipe lifters.
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Make sure shuttle stop is properly
positioned on pipeloader.
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When carriage is at back of drill frame,
press RESUME. Green control cycle
indicator lights, pipe is moved to spindle,
front threads are lubed, pipe in box is
lifted, and then green control cycle light
will flash.