Ditch Witch JT30AT - Manual (Page 113)

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JT30 /JT30 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Add Pipe
CMW
Add Pipe
AT Mode
1. Press top of drilling unit throttle switch. Engine will increase to full throttle.
2. Enable automated pipeloader system if desired. See “Enable Automated Pipeloader System” on
page 112.
3. Break joint at saver sub.
4. Load pipe.
Manual Pipeloader Controls Automated Pipeloader Control
• Turn inner rotation off and position pipe
between wrenches. See “Clamp Pipe” on
page 105.
• If spindle brake is set, disengage it, rotate
outer pipe to 3 o’clock, and close front
wrench.
• Locate drill head.
• Rotate spindle counterclockwise.
• Carriage moves back slowly as threads
separate.
• After threads are fully separated, stop
rotation and move carriage to back of frame
until rear stop indicator is lit in right console.
• Turn inner rotation off and position pipe
between wrenches. See “Clamp Pipe” on
page 105.
• If spindle brake is set, disengage it, rotate
outer pipe to 3 o’clock, and close front
wrench.
• Locate drill head.
• Rotate spindle counterclockwise.
• Carriage moves back slowly as threads
separate.
• After threads are fully separated, stop
rotation and move carriage to back of frame
until rear stop indicator is lit in right console.
• While carriage is moving, grippers will grip,
pipe is lubed, and information center
displays corresponding messages.
Manual Pipeloader Controls Automated Pipeloader Control
• Ensure that lift arms are completely
lowered.
• Close grippers.
• Move pipe in shuttles to spindle and lube
threads at wrench.
• Raise pipe in box.
• With carriage on rear stop switch at back of
drill frame (light is on in right console),
press RESUME. Display changes to
“Adding Pipe”. Pipe is moved to spindle,
pipe in box is lifted.
• Display reads “ADD PIPE waiting”.