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Add pipe, Jt25 operator’s manual – Ditch Witch JT25 User Manual

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JT25 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.

Enable automated pipeloader system (automated pipeloader control only). See “Enable Automated
Pipeloader System” on page 93.

3.

Break joint at SaverLok.

4.

Load pipe.

Manual Pipeloader Controls

Automated Pipeloader Control

Clamp pipe joint. See “Clamp Pipe” on
page 90.

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.

Clamp pipe joint. See “Clamp Pipe” on
page 90.

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,
pipe will be lubed, 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.

Close grippers.

Lube upper pipe threads.

Move pipe to spindle and lube lower
threads.

Raise pipe in box.

Make sure shuttle stop is properly
positioned on pipeloader.

When carriage is moved to back of drill
frame, press RESUME. Green control
cycle light will come on.

Pipe will be moved to spindle, front
threads will be lubed, pipe in box will be
lifted, and then green control cycle light
will flash.