Ditch Witch JT2020 - Manual (Page 99)

Conduct a Bore - 98
JT2020 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
Assemble Drill String
CMW
Attach Transition Sub
Use either machine torque or quick wrench to attach transition sub (2) to beacon housing (1).
Machine Torque
1. Pull beacon housing into front wrench.
2. Close wrench.
3. Lube joints.
4. Slowly make up joint.
5. Use full machine torque to tighten joint fully.
Quick Wrench
1. Lube joints with TJC.
2. Attach quick wrench to the joint in the join position and tighten joint. See “Quick Wrench” on page 135.
Moving tools will kill or injure. Shut off drill string power when anyone can
be struck by moving or thrown tools. Never use pipe wrenches on drill string.